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nd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

By Chris Mertes Managing Editor cting on a recommendation from city staff and the Transit Commission, members of the Sun Prairie City Council on Dec. 18 approved a new two-year contract with Union Cab of Madison to provide the city’s rideshare taxi cab and corner mini-bus service.

The historic agreement marks the first time a contractor other than Sun Prairie Transit has provided the service to city residents since the rideshare taxi service began in Sun Prairie.

The contract is contingent on Union Cab establishing a drug testing program for its drivers who are providing service to the City of Sun Prairie. A vote was expected to be taken on Dec. 19 to determine whether or not Union Cab will implement a drug testing program.

Commission members used a scoring service to determine the value of proposals from FDS Enterprises, Sun Prairie Transit Inc. and Union Cab. When combining all four review criteria – professional competence, capacity, experience and cost – Union Cab scored highest, followed by FDS and Sun

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Kostelnik out Schaefer, Carlson seek District 4; Villand may face Andrea Gage

ncumbent District 4 Alderman Mike Kostelnik has filed his Declaration of NonCandidacy for the spring general election, according to Sun Prairie City Clerk Diane Hermann-Brown.

Kostelnik’s filing means that the seat will now be without an incumbent leading up to the filing deadline on Jan. 2, 2013.

Hermann-Brown said local real estate agent and small businessperson Trish Schaefer has filed her Trish Declaration of Candidacy Schaefer for the seat.

Schaefer, who owns Prudential Realty offices in Sun Prairie and Madison and ran unsuccessfully last November against 46th Assembly Rep. Gary Hebl of Sun Prairie, must still gather the signatures required to be nominated Dave for the position.

Carlson Dave Carlson, who sought the office last year against District 4 alder Mary Polenske, also is seeking the office. Carlson said Tuesday he has filed his Declaration of Candidacy and financial disclosure forms, and will file his nomination

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Photo by Chris Mertes

Volunteers at Bristol Lutheran Church in the Town of Bristol braved steady rains on Saturday, Dec. 15 to

conduct a Live Nativity complete with a donkey and a manger.

Moment of silence for Sandy Hook

By Rachel Wittrock Associate Editor n the wake of the recent school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. on Friday, Dec. 14, members of the Sun Prairie School Board had a moment of silence for the 26 children and adults killed.

The board offered the moment of silence before opening its Monday, Dec. 17 meeting.

During his report to the board, District Administrator Tim Culver said just like after the Columbine shooting in 1999, the district will review school safety, from the security of facilities to safety practices.

“There is a lot of things you can do [to prepare], but a teacher really put it in perspective, it is like a tornado: you can do everyTim Culver thing you want to prepare, but when it hits, it hits,” Culver said.

“There will be lots of conversations, but I think at this point I want to thank everybody for pulling together. The caring the teachers showed the children today, while all of us as educators are dealing with the challenge, it sort of hits you, lots of sleepless nights for staff and principals, and everybody pulled together for the kids,” Culver added.

“I want to commend the district, and those sending supportive messages, that has been really great. It is nice to hear from people that appreciate what we are trying to do and want to help.”

Board amends graduation requirements Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, all Sun Prairie High School juniors will be

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Lions begin Reading Action Program

By Chris Mertes Managing Editor new program at Westside Elementary School puts together kindergarten students with members of the Sun Prairie Lions Club — and results in free books.

“The Lions Club approached us, asking us how they could help our students with emphasizing reading,” remarked Westside Principal Rick Mueller. “They wanted to do something that made a difference.”

Using a blueprint already established by the Sun Prairie Business Education Partnership (BEP), the Lions agreed to adopt Westside’s kindergarten classes. “When the Lions Club asked what they could do, we said ‘let’s take something that’s already working and replicate that’,” Mueller said.

The BEP plan is at first grade only districtwide, Mueller explained. “We said . . . how about doing the same thing with kindergarteners?

We know the common core state standards are expecting more of students at a younger age. We want our kindergarten students to identify themselves as readers. And so we need to start getting books in their hands that are appropriate for them.

“The teachers are going to make sure the books they select are appropriate for the students, the Lions come in and read to the students and then the students get to keep them to start their

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Westside Kindergarten teachers stood with members of the Sun Prairie Lions Club and Westside Principal Rick Mueller to introduce the students of the school’s four kindergarten classes to the Reading Action Program. In the program, Sun

Prairie Lions Club members will read books to the kindergarten students, who will then receive the books to keep. A poster contest about reading and production of a video will also be part of the program.

very own personal library,” Mueller said.

Lions Club members will read monthly to the kindergarten students. Each of the four kindergarten classes received $100 from the Lions in a donation event held last Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the school when Sun Prairie Lions Club members presented checks to each of the Westside kindergarten teachers.

But will $100 be enough? “Teachers know how to be frugal,” Mueller said. “That will cover January through the end of the school year.”

The program is perhaps most significant at Westside because of need.

“We have 57 percent of our students who qualify for free or reduced lunch,” Mueller said.

“Certainly all schools have need and all schools

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Lions announce final raffle winners The Sun Prairie Lions Club held the final Raffle Calendar drawing on Saturday Dec. 15 at Sentry Foods.

A total of 31 winners were drawn; those lucky winners are taking home a total of $705.

Winners, their hometowns and amounts won were as follows: $100 -- Brian Berge Seattle, Wash.; Joe and Rita Kaltenberg, DeForest; and Paul Sukenik, Columbus $50 -- Scott Korth, Madison; Brian Gilbertson, Madison. $25 -- Tom McCutcheon, Whitefish Bay; Larry Cutler, Sun Prairie; Judy Underwood, Sun Prairie. $10 -- Mark Sonday, Sun Prairie; Mike Cunningham, Sun Prairie; Suzy Kampon, Marshall; Allie Wright, DeForest; Dave Ohman, Sun Prairie; Jim Faltersack, Sun Prairie; Judy Fanghoff, Sun Prairie; Steve Thompson, Pardeeville; Joanne Mast, Sun Prairie; Ryder Ouimette, Sun Prairie; Pat Ross, Sun Prairie; Amy Jo Krebs, Sun Prairie; Darrell Tyrnes, Sun Prairie; Romelle A. Linde, Madison; Mason Ouimette, Sun Prairie; Bob Ronson, Galesville; Jane Paradowski, Monroe; Sasha Fedorko, Sun Prairie; Maureen Gage, Madison; Janice Koenig, Columbus; Warren Koenig, Columbus; Karen Krueger, Sun Prairie; and Doug and Patti Korth, Mayville.

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Inifinite Cheer hosts ‘Shop-N-Drop’ event set Saturday, December 22

Infinite Cheer Booster Club is offering a shop-n-drop opportunity on Saturday, Dec. 22 at Infinite Cheer, 548 Commercial Ave., from 1-5 p.m. so that you can drop off children and have peaceful holiday shopping time.

Activities will be provided during the shop-n-drop.

The cost is $20 per child and $10 per additional child for multiple family members.

Infinite Cheer Booster Club members and athletes will be providing gift wrapping services during the shop-ndrop. Tips for gift wrapping services are encouraged and greatly welcomed!

There is no need to pre-register for the shop-n-drop.

Questions regarding the shop-n-drop can be directed to infinitecheerboosterclub@gmail.com

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The Sun Prairie Lions Club held the final Raffle Calendar drawing of 2012 on Saturday Dec. 15 at Sentry Foods, 1052 W.

the sponsors of the 2012 Sun Prairie Lions Club Raffle Calendars that include: JCS/Jim Faltersack; 5th Street Photography; Dorn True Value Hardware; DeGolier Printing; Buck & Honey’s Restaurant; Stark Eastside Chevrolet of Sun Prairie; Larry “Smokey” Anderson’s American Family Insurance agency; Hallman/Lindsay Paints; Bioscapes Landscaping; McGovern’s Enterprises; Ross

Main. A total of 31 winners were drawn by 3-year-old Finley O’Connor of Sun Prairie, shown with dad, Erik.

Electric; Chase Lumber; TC Chase & Associates; Sentry Foods of Sun Prairie; Dane County Supervisor Bill Clausius; Brunsell Lumber & Millwork; Sharp Investments; Madison Chiropractic; Bullseye Games; The Star newspaper and sunprairiestar.com; Walsh Builders LLC; Fuzzy’s Liquor; Bank of Sun Prairie; Forever Your’s Jewelry; Domino’s Pizza of Sun Prairie and Gannon Home Improvements.

Proceeds from the sale of the raffle calendars will be used to support community projects.

The Sun Prairie Lions wish to thank everyone for participating in this year'’ Raffle Calendar Fundraiser.

The Sun Prairie Lions made more than $7,000 with everyone’s support.

While the Lions are not continuing this fundraiser in 2013, look for other opportunities to support Sun Prairie Lions Club throughout 2013 and beyond.

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The poll results seemingly contradict the theory that companies are not filling out their ranks until congressional action is taken to resolve the fiscal cliff.

The findings indicate that while businesses, including those in manufacturing, are concerned about expiring tax cuts, they are more concerned about addressing their own fiscal and operational plans.

“These results show that businesses are more confident that the economy is starting to move in a positive direction, which is certainly good news for our country,” said Kelly Toole, Baker Tilly Tax Managing Partner.

“Still, uncertainty on the tax front has rarely made planning for the year-end and beyond more difficult.”

Recent guidance concerning the 3.8 percent Medicare contribution tax helps clarify one major tax issue, but many questions remain.

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Jane Kinney and Jim Nelson (holding checks) received grants from members of the Sun Prairie Education Foundation’s Board of Directors on Thursday, Dec. 13 at C.H. Bird Elementary School, 1170 N. Bird. To view a photo gallery of the grant presentations, log on to The Star’s website at hngnews.com/sun_prairie_star.

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Ehlenfeldt to retire January 25

After 27 years of state service, Sun Prairie resident Dr. Robert Ehlenfeldt will be retiring from his positions of State Veterinarian and Division Administrator for the animal health division at the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. “Dr. Bob,” as he’s known around DATCP, will retire as of January 25, 2013.

“I know I’m going to miss it,” said Dr. Ehlenfeldt. “But it’s time. This division is as solid as I’ve ever seen it. We’ve got a good group of staff who know their jobs.”

Ehlenfeldt came to the department from private practice in 1985, starting as a district veterinarian in southwest Wisconsin. He directed the nation’s first tests to detect and control pseudorabies. Ehlenfeldt, who’s been state veterinarian since 2003, has led DATCP’s animal health staff in accomplishing other firsts, such as developing the first livestock premises registration program in the country that helps trace livestock herds when disease breaks out.

DATCP Secretary Ben Brancel worked with Ehlenfeldt during his first term as secretary and reappointed Ehlenfeldt to his positions last January “Dr. Ehlenfeldt has been a superior state veterinarian,” said Brancel. “His scientific knowledge of animal health, his Bob rapport with his counterparts in other Ehlenfeldt states and his personal demeanor have helped him address some difficult issues over the years in a thoughtful and timely manner.”

During his tenure, Ehlenfeldt has overseen the move of deer and fish farm registration and regulation from DNR to DATCP. DATCP is now a leader in fish health programs and education. He says Wisconsin is right at the top when it comes to dealing with CWD and other emergency preparedness issues. Dr. Ehlenfeldt gives all the credit to his staff saying, “Frankly, leading them is a pretty easy job.”

Appointed by the DATCP Secretary, the State Veterinarian is Wisconsin’s chief of regulatory veterinary medicine. The person in this position oversees the surveillance, prevention and response to diseases in the state’s animal agriculture sector. As administrator for the Division of Animal Health, oversight also includes the local humane officer training program, rabies epidemiology and the new dog sellers licensing program. The division also works closely with animal health programs within the USDA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

As for what happens after January 25, Dr. Ehlenfeldt remarked, “It will be different but I have seven grandchildren who are looking for a grandpa.”

Culver to speak at Chamber annual meeting

Craig Culver of Culver’s Frozen Custard will speak during the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting set for Wednesday, Jan. 23 at The Colonial Club, 301 Blankenheim Lane.

The breakfast buffet gets under way at 7:30 a.m., with a silent auction and entertainment planned until 8:10 a.m., followed by ambassador awards and special recognitions as part of the annual meeting until 8:30 a.m., when Culver will speak.

The cost is $12 per chamber member or guest. The breakfast buffet includes egg dishes, breakfast breads, ham, assorted fresh fruits, juice, coffee and beverages. In honor of Culver’s appearance at the breakfast, Culver’s frozen custard treats will also be served.

For more information, call the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce at (608) 837-4547.

Governor’s Business Plan Contest accepting entries through January 31

The 10th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest is accepting entries online for the 2013 competition until 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013.

The contest is designed to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into business plans, to prepare them to launch a company, to get feedback from mentors and to interact with investors and other professionals. Finalists will share in more than $100,000 in cash and in-kind prizes.

For their initial entries, contestants will submit 250word idea abstracts online at www.govsbizplancontest.com. Contestants who advance to subsequent contest rounds will expand their plan in stages. Wisconsin residents 18 years old and older are eligible, as are teams from Wisconsin-based businesses and organizations.

To enter, visit www.govsbizplancontest.com.

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Lions begin Reading Action Program at Westside (Continued from front page)

need to do things to emphasize literacy just like this. Are we happy to accept the help?

Absolutely.

“We’ve had cases where students who are homeless have to make choices about what they keep and what they don’t — and we’ve seen that they value the books,” Mueller said. “They keep certain things with them and books that they’re given to own — that matters to kids.”

“It’s been an emphasis of Lions International to begin with that we take the year, among other things, and focus on reading skills,” Sun Prairie Lions President Gary St. Louis said.

“From there, we brought it to the Board of Directors and we came up with this idea which is similar to other ideas that have been started around the country.

“We contacted the school district and got organized with Nancy Everson and with Rick,” St. Louis recalled.

“Then we put a plan together, had a few meetings and this was the format we came up with which is pretty much to pair up Lions to do reading in the classroom.”

Another phase of the Reading Action Program is a poster contest which will begin soon. Both Mueller and St. Louis said the contest’s goal is to help promote reading.

“Students coming up with their own ideas about how to do that [promote reading] — what matters to their peers,” Mueller said.

The poster contest will feature a cash award, according to St. Louis, but the details remain to be worked out.

“The last thing has to do with producing a video which we’ll use to sell the program to parents,” St. Louis said. Students will be involved in the production of the video.

“It will be used to introduce the program to parents,” St. Louis said.

“Our students are so into technology — they’re so excited

Westside Elementary School Principal Rick Mueller explained the Reading Action Program to Westside kindergarten students and how the Sun Prairie Lions Club

Sun Prairie Lions Club members Pat Ross (top photo), Diane Venden (bottom left photo) and Judy Hatz (right photo), along with Lions President Gary St. Louis, presented $100 checks to each of the four Westside kindergarten teachers.

The money will be used to purchase age-appropriate books which will be read by Sun Prairie Lions Club volunteers and given to the kindergarten students to keep. to use the technology they have,” Mueller said. “We have a Technology Club here that

meets before school and so the idea is that Technology Club would be available with these The Sun Prairie Education Foundation (SPEF) Board of Directors stood with Laura Schram and Jill Bandli who received SPEF grants on Dec. 12 at Creekside Elementary School. See The Star’s website to view a SPEF grant photo gallery.

activities.”

“So it’s really a three-part program between the classroom

program, the poster contest and the video,” St. Louis said.

As for the Lions, St. Louis

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said Westside may only be the first school of many to come.

The Lions already have members waiting to read to students.

“We probably had eight to 10 volunteers [Lions sign up], so we took the first four,” St. Louis said.

Mueller recalled the first presentation to the Lions Board of Directors.

“The night we came to talk about this with the Lions, right away there were people who said ‘sign me up’,” Mueller said.

“We’re going to start with one grade at one school and kind of see how that goes — try that on for size,” St. Louis said.

“Hopefully, it will grow from there.

“We’re excited about it,” St. Louis said, “We’re looking forward to it and we think it can help no only the students and Westside School, but also the community.”

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Municipal Court News The following cases were adjudicated by Sun Prairie Municipal Judge Thomas Lee Hebl on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in Sun Prairie Municipal Court: Tyrone D. Austin, Sun Prairie, non-registration of motor vehicle Nov. 19, dismissed.

Jacob E. Bethke, Sun Prairie, retail theft Nov. 27, $177.

Marcell L. Burns, Sun Prairie, operating while suspended Nov. 8, $114.

Christopher A. Culver, Sun Prairie, speeding on highway or street within city limits Nov. 13, $88.80.

Charlotte J. Denman, Sun Prairie, improper signal for stop or turn Nov. 29, $101.40.

Norma J. Edwards, Sun Prairie, attack upon person by animal/destroy property Nov. 6, $177; and animals running at large Nov. 12, $82.50.

Nellie C. Fowler, Sun Prairie, speeding on freeway or expressway Nov. 24, $164.40.

Timothy S. Fronsee, Sun Prairie, speeding in excess of posted limits Nov. 23, $139.20.

Gerald L. Gilbertsen, Middleton, operating while suspended Nov. 14, dismissed.

Bonnie B.. Graves, Sun Prairie, speeding on highway or street within city limits Oct. 26, $126.

Harry J. Hale II, Sun Prairie,

possession of less than 25 grams of marijuana Nov. 10, $303.

Kristin L. Hendrickson, Madison, retail theft Nov. 9, $177.

Zachary T. Hilliger, Sun Prairie, operating while suspended Nov. 10, dismissed.

Paris C. Howard, Sun Prairie, possession of fewer than 25 grams of marijuana Nov. 16, $202.20.

Melissa A. Johnson, Sun Prairie, speeding on freeway or expressway Nov. 24, $240.

James K. Kinyanjui, Lewisville, Texas, unsafe backing Nov. 15, $88.80.

Mark A. Leonhardt, Sun Prairie, possession of drug paraphernalia by adult, $303; and possession of fewer than 25 grams of marijuana, $303; both occurred Nov. 2.

Ryan W. Lykken, Madison, operating a motor vehicle without insurance Nov. 16, $114.

Russell A. Morter, Columbus, operating while suspended Nov. 10, $114.

Breanna L. Ogden, DeForest, retail theft Nov. 20, $177.

Hector-Javier Paz-Alverto, Madison, operating motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license Nov. 2, $114.

Carolyn E. Prosch, Madison, operating motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, $731; operating motor vehicle with blood-alcohol con-

tent of .08 or more, dismissed; and open intoxicants in motor vehicle by driver, dismissed; all occurred Nov. 8.

Taron M. Randle, Sun Prairie, retail theft Nov. 13, $177.

Tkeyah E. Reynolds, DeForest, speeding on highway or street within city limits Oct. 31, $126.60.

Robert R. Rist, Sun Prairie, inattentive driving Nov. 4, $101.40.

Mindy J. Rowland, Sun Prairie, illegal passing/school bus Oct. 7, dismissed.

Curt A. Ryan, Sun Prairie, non-registration of motor vehicle Nov. 16, $88.80.

Thomas R. Salzman, Wausau, operating vehicle/height regulation without permit Nov. 5, $88.80.

Christopher J. Schiess, Sun Prairie, operating motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, dismissed; operating motor vehicle with blood-alcohol content of .08 or more, dismissed.

Daniel P. Seeley, Sun Prairie, improper signal for stop or turn Nov. 13, $101.40.

Lajames D. Shaw, Janesville, failure to yield rightof-way from parked position Nov. 12, $88.80.

Joan D. Sheets, Deerfield, improper signal for stop or turn

Sun Prairie man arrested for ‘rolling domestic’

Dane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested an 18-year-old Sun Prairie male in connection with a domestic abuse incident, according to Dane County Sheriff’s Public Information Officer Elise Schaffer.

At approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, Dane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a “rolling” domestic at Highway N and Happy Valley Road in the Town of Bristol.

A rolling domestic means the parties involved are traveling. In this case, Hunter L. Kreger, age 18 of Sun Prairie, was the passenger in a vehicle being operated by an 18-year-old female also from Sun Prairie.

Schaffer said Kreger was booked into the Dane County Jail on charges of substantial battery, disorderly conduct, second degree reckless endangerment, and intimidating a victim.

Schaffer said as the victim drove, Kreger allegedly struck the female victim in the face so hard that she lost consciousness, causing the vehicle to drift into oncoming traffic.

Kreger then grabbed the steering wheel and put the vehicle in neutral to bring the car under control.

When the vehicle slowed (Continued on page 6) down, the victim attempted to get out, but Kreger allegedly grabbed her by the hair and threw her back in the car, forcefully restraining her.

Schaffer said the victim in this case did seek medical attention, but the extent of her injuries is not known.

• Sun Prairie Police Officer graduates from recruit academy. Sun Prairie A summary of news from the Police Offier Marisol Lopez recently graduated from the Sun Prairie Volunteer 122nd Madison College Recruit Fire Department

18 calls taken by SPVFD During the past week, the Sun Prairie Volunteer Fire Department (SPVFD) responded to 18 Calls for Service: Three Vehicle Accidents, five False Alarms, one Structure Fire, one Fuel Spill, two Oven Fires, one Carbon Monoxide Investigation, two EMS Assists, one Gas Leak, one Vehicle Fire, and one Odor Investigation.

Highlighted calls include the following: December 11 -- At 6:24 a.m. on I-90/94: Vehicle Accident.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a vehicle on its roof with the patient out of the vehicle.

Crews assisted with disabling the vehicle and performing traffic control.

December 13 -- At 3:59 p.m. at Reiner Road and O’Keeffe Avenue: Vehicle Accident.

Firefighters arrived on scene

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Sun Prairie Police Chief Patrick Anhalt (right) spoke during the graduation of Sun Prairie Police Officer Marisol Lopez (left) on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Academy. Her 13-week training culminated in her graduation ceremony, held on Saturday, Dec. 15.

The graduation also featured a keynote speech from Sun Prairie Police Chief Patrick Anhalt.

• Winter parking regulations in effect. The City of Sun Prairie has two winter parking regulations to provide for safe and efficient snowplowing.

The fine for violations of these ordinances is $50.

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Municipal Ordinance 10.12.020 specifically lists the 43 streets that are designated snow emergency routes.

Ordinance 10.16.070(B)(4) states “No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle upon the streets or any portion of the streets or any posted emergency snow route during the hours of twelve midnight to seven a.m. from December 1st through March 31st, inclusive.”

The Sun Prairie Police Department has already placed informative flyers on vehicles that are parked on the designated Snow Routes advising about the parking restrictions that began on these streets on Dec. 1.

Vehicles now parked in violation can be ticketed or towed.

Snow routes are streets that carry heavy traffic and are used by emergency vehicles. Red and white “No Parking” signs with the distinctive snowflake symbol mark Snow Routes. No parking is allowed from midnight until 7 a.m. from Dec. 1 through March 31 on these streets.

Vehicles parked illegally on a Snow Route may be ticketed or towed.

A snow emergency becomes effective when three or more inches of snow has fallen.

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SPVFD Phone: 837-5066 to find a three vehicle accident.

Crews controlled leaking fluids and disabled vehicles.

At 6:10 p.m. near Highway 151 and Highway 19: Odor Investigation.

Firefighters were paged for an odor of natural gas in the area of Highway151 and Highway 19.

At the same time, crews from DeForest and Waunakee were paged for the same thing in their district.

Crews were unable to find the source.

At 6:44 p.m. on Highway 151: Vehicle fire.

Upon arrival of Engine 2, crews found a vehicle engulfed in fire. Firefighters extinguished the vehicle and investigated the cause.

December 16 -- At 12:39 a.m. in the 100 block of Tower Drive: Structure fire.

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News Briefs

Election update

City to trim trees during winter months

The City of Sun Prairie Parks, Forestry and Public Works Departments will be trimming street trees throughout the winter months.

Door hangers will be used to notify residents a few days in advance of the tree trimming in your area.

Trimming shapes the tree, removes dead wood, and lifts branches to a minimum height of 14 feet above the street and 10 feet above sidewalks. Pruning will prevent damage to limbs by snowplows, street sweepers, and mail delivery and garbage trucks, along with promoting the health and development of the trees. Trees are pruned about every four to five years, so the pruning may initially appear severe, but the trees will fill in within a year.

If the trunk of the tree is on private property, not within 10 feet of the curb, the limbs will be trimmed just to the city right-ofway. The cut limbs will be stacked at the curb and removed by the City within days after trimming.

If you have any questions about this trimming, please call the Parks and Public Works Supervisor/City Forester at 837-3050.

FEA plans December 21 fundraiser

The Sun Prairie High School Future Educators Association (FEA)will be hosting a fundraiser during the Friday, Dec. 21 boys basketball games against Janesville Parker in the Fieldhouse at Sun Prairie High School, 888 Grove St. The SPHS FEA is raising money to help students go to the National Conference in April.

The mission of the FEA is to foster the recruitment and development of prospective educators worldwide through the dissemination of innovative programming and relevant research.

By elevating the image of teaching, FEA will attract dynamic and diverse students to become tomorrow’s great educators. Attending the National Conference gives students an opportunity to ignite their passion for teaching and meet with many important individuals in the educational community.

To help support the organization, you can purchase a Holiday Bundle for $25 with plates and napkins to use over the break and also get a gift certificate or coupon to use in one of many Sun Prairie area restaurants, stores, or services.

If you would like to purchase a Holiday Bundle and are unable to make it to the game, contact Marsha Heuer, FEA advisor, at 608-834-6759 or mmheuer@spasd.k12.wi. us.

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month as Communications Director for the Office of papers with signatures later Wisconsin this week.

State Incumbent mayor John Senator Jim Murray and City Council Sullivan.

President Zach Weber, also Gage District 3 Alderman, have also worked filed their nomination as a politipapers with the City Clerk's cal commuOffice. nications Andrea Both incumbent alders specialist Steve Villand (District 2) Gage for AFLand Russ Fassbender CIO and a (District 1) have filed their media relations specialist for Declaration of Candidacy Planned Parenthood of and nomination papers, Wisconsin. according to HermannShe also worked as a Brown. reporter at television stations Villand, the retired forWISC and WTVM. mer owner of Lake City Although candidates must Glass, could have an oppofile Declaration of Candidacy nent: Andrea Gage, who has papers, financial disclosure filed her Declaration of forms and nomination papers Candidacy. must also be filed with the Gage, an attorney, is city clerk’s office by Jan. 2 in Public Relations order to seek election as alder Coordinator at the State Bar or mayor. of Wisconsin.

Terms for Sun Prairie Prior to working at the current alder positions up State Bar of Wisconsin, for election run from April Gage worked from February 16, 2013 to April 20, 2015.

2011-March 2012 as For more information Southwest Regional about seeking election to Director for the Better alderman or mayor in the Business Bureau. spring of 2013, call the Sun Prior to that she worked Prairie City Clerk’s Office at for two years and one (608) 837-2511.

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Photo by Chris Mertes

Sun Prairie Mayor John Murray (right) applauded Ed and Jayne Addison during a proclamation presentation honoring 2012 election workers. Murray presented

the proclamation on behalf of the Sun Prairie City Council and the Sun Prairie City Clerk during the council’s regularly scheduled Dec. 18 meeting.

Union Cab gets taxi contract in his presentation.

Architect Brian Stoddard Prairie Transit in third place. reviewed the elevation drawings “We’re very excited about and explained the construction working with the City of Sun of the buildings close to the Prairie,” remarked John street makes the development McNamara, general manager of very pedestrian-oriented.

Union Cab, who attended the • Election proclamation committee of the whole meeting presented. Murray presented a before Tuesday night’s council proclamation to thank the City meeting. of Sun Prairie’s election workers In addition to providing for their work during 2012’s hisrideshare taxi service, Union toric elections.

Cab hopes to eventually add In 2012, 287 citizens of Sun service to the Dane County Prairie chose “to provide a valRegional Airport and Badgers ued and entrusted civic service games. McNamara also said he for the City of Sun Prairie,” the hopes to upgrade the use of proclamation read. Of these Sober Cab through the Dane inspectors, more than70 were County Tavern League in Sun Sun Prairie High School stuPrairie. dents, according to the proclaMayor John Murray asked mation. about the possibility Union Cab In all elections in 2012 in the will be able to provide service to City of Sun Prairie, more than Sun Prairie effective Jan. 2.

46,634 ballots were cast. Of “We believe we can easily those, 10,842 were absentee balput the cabs we have into Sun lots that were processed on Prairie on Jan. 2,” McNamara Election Day. Election Day also replied. provided the opportunity for Although the cost of the cab 3,993 residents to register to vote service will be $572,000, the during the year, according to the estimated total cost of the proproclamation. gram to the city will be $75,000 “We hereby express our sin– below the 2013 approved city cere gratitude on behalf of the budget amount of $82,500, Common Council, City Clerk’s according to the resolution Office, and City of Sun Prairie approved by aldermen. The con- residents for the outstanding tract runs from Jan. 1, 2013 to service provided during the elecDec. 31, 2014, with three, onetions held in 2012,” Murray read year options. from the proclamation.

Other action Murray presented the procla• Smith’s Crossing PIP mation to Ed Addison, the recent approved. Acting on a Sun winner of the Exchange Club’s Prairie Plan Commission recom- Book of Golden Deeds. Murray mendation, aldermen unaniasked Addison whether or not he mously approved a resolution would continue to be an election approving a Planned worker, and Addison said he Development District Precise would not.

Implementation Plan (PIP) to Addison also thanked everyallow the construction of four one for being at the meeting, apartment buildings totaling 160 when roughly seven other elecresidential units, an office/clubtion workers attended the meethouse and associated improveing. ments.

Former District 2 Alderman The 160-unit project will be Errol Polenske said, on behalf of constructed in three phases the poll workers, that he was beginning in February and could glad 2012 was completed and be completed in 18 months, that he hoped for just two or according to Jeff Rosenberg of three elections in the new year.

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Aldermen, Murray and the “The quality of this building audience members applauded is really going to be sensational,” the election workers.

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celed. Aldermen approved a resolution canceling the Jan. 2 Sun Prairie City Council meeting. City ordinances require aldermen to adopt a resolution when any council meeting is canceled.

• Prairie Lakes items approved. Aldermen unanimously approved two resolutions related to the Prairie Lakes retail development on the city’s far west side. Resolution authorizing a one-year extension of the agreement with Prairie Lakes for property located in the Town of Burke, as well as a one-year extension of the Predevelopment Agreement with Marcus Theaters.

The additional traffic on the city’s west side prompted District 4 Alder Mary Polenske to refer the matter of extending West Main Street to the committee of the whole. She said she wanted to take the matter up during the beginning of 2013 so it can be included with the 2014 budget.

• Contract approved.

Acting on a recommendation from Sun Prairie Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Director Kep Anderson, aldermen approved a successor Intergovernmental Agreement for the Advanced Life Support (ALS) Program between Dane County, Town of Madison Fire Department, City of Middleton EMS, City of Madison Fire Department, Fitch-Rona EMS, and Sun Prairie EMS. The successor agreement replaces a previous ALS agreement with the UW Hospital.

During the council’s committee of the whole meeting earlier, Anderson explained the agreement allows Sun Prairie to respond into the City of Madison and vice versa.

Under the previous agreement, Sun Prairie responded 19 times into the City of Madison for mutual aid, while Madison Fire Department personnel responded into Sun Prairie nine times.

Anderson said, considering the call volume experienced by the City of Madison, the num-

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• Stop signs OK’d. Acting on recommendations from the councils Public Works Committee, aldermen OK’d a Two-Way Stop at Woodview Drive at Thomas Drive and a Four-Way Stop at Woodview Drive at Hanley Drive/Blankenheim Lane.

• Public Improvements accepted. Aldermen also approved the following public improvements: For the Pizza Ranch, currently under construction near Target on the city’s far west side in Prairie Lakes; for Smith’s Crossing Phase 10; and for the Hoepker Road/Triumph Drive Signals, also in Prairie Lakes.

• Siren changes approved.

Acting on a committee of the whole recommendation, aldermen approved upgrades to the city’s warning sirens and authorizing transfer of activation control of the sirens to Dane County.

Earlier in the evening, alder-

men on the council’s Finance Committee approved a $41,850 expenditure to install control stations for the city’s outdoor warning sirens.

The 2012 city budget included $45,000 for the project, according to a memo to the Finance Committee.

• Moment of silence.

Mayor Murray asked for a moment of silence for the 26 victims killed in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. on Friday, Dec. 14.

• Snow emergency? City Director of Public Works Larry Herman reminded viewers on KSUN that a snow emergency, which is declared any time three or more inches of snow fall in the City of Sun Prairie, is expected from 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 20 until 7 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21.

As a reminder, Herman said, parking is prohibited on all city streets until snow is completely cleared from the city streets.

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News Briefs Dane County completes Will allow year-round Clean Sweep

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The Star sets holiday deadlines

The Star, located at 804 Liberty Boulevard Suite 209, will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 to observe the Christmas holiday and Monday, Jan. 1 to observe the New Year’s holiday.

Consequently, early deadlines will be in effect for all LifeStyle, Opinion, News and Sports items.

While early submissions are always encouraged, the deadline to submit items to be considered for the Dec. 27 and Jan. 3, 2013 issues of The Star will be noon on Friday the week before (Dec. 21 and Dec. 28).

Materials may also be submitted through The Star’s website at hngnews.com/sunprairiestar; or by calling The Star at (608) 837-2521 weekdays during regular business hours.

Questions can be directed to Managing Editor Chris Mertes at his direct dial extension, 478-2521.

Center closed on December 24

The City of Sun Prairie Recycle Center will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas Eve. The center’s winter schedule is Mondays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon.

The center is available for use by City of Sun Prairie residents who are receiving city-sponsored automated curbside cart collection and have a Recycle Center permit.

The center accepts yard waste (grass clippings, shrub trimmings, leaves, garden waste); brush (sticks and branches); scrap metal; appliances; used motor oil and antifreeze; motor vehicle oil filters and oil absorbent materials; automotive tires (off the rim); automotive batteries; fluorescent light tubes and bulbs; move-in boxes and packing paper and some electronics.

For further information, residents may call the Public Works Department at 837-3050.

City lists refuse pick-ups

Due to the observance of Christmas, there will be no refuse and recycling pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 25. The Monday route will run as usual.

Residents receiving citysponsored refuse and recycle cart collections normally on Tuesday will have their carts emptied on Wednesday.

The Wednesday route will be collected on Thursday, the Thursday route on Friday, and the Friday route on Saturday.

Residents should have their carts curbside by 7 a.m. on the revised collection day to ensure they are not missed.

$4 million recycle center

The transfer station will also allow the popular Clean Sweep program to operate year round, beginning this spring.

Clean Sweep helps area residents safely dispose of hazardous materials like paint and cleaners that would otherwise sit Photos by Chris Mertes in a home, or if not properly disStudents from the 9:15 a.m. Sunday School class posed of, make their way into at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church sang Christmas area waterways. carols for residents at the Sun Prairie Health Care The building contains many Center (top photo) on Sunday, Dec. 16, then gave green features that will reduce cards to the residents, including Marilyn Reininger stormwater runoff from leaving (left, bottom photo). the grounds, and translucent light panels that will reduce the need for electric light.

The building will also be heated with the waste heat generated by the landfill’s generator engines that convert landfill gas to renewable electricity for Dane County homes and businesses.

The facility is a key component of the county executive’s comprehensive solid waste stratFor more information and to egy that will extend the life of (Continued from page 4) download an application, please the county’s current landfill site another three decades.

Upon arrival, firefighters visit Avoiding the process to site a found smoke and flames coming www.cityofsunprairie.com/fire. new landfill will save 200 acres from one side of a duplex. of valuable farmland and save Crews performed fire extinguish--Your Sun Prairie Volunteer ment, overhaul, and investigation Fire Department county taxpayers $100 million. of the fire. Damage is reported between $75,000 and $100,000.

The cause of the fire is undetermined as of Monday, Dec. 17.

At 9:37 p.m. on Bird Street near Bailey Road: Vehicle Accident.

Fire Crews responded to find a single vehicle rollover accident. Crews assisted the driver who was outside the vehicle upon arrival.

SPVFD now recruiting The SPVFD is currently accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license, and live within the Sun Prairie Fire District.

The SPVFD Inc. serves the Townships of Burke, Sun Prairie, Bristol, as well as the City of Sun Prairie.

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Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced on Dec. 13 that construction has been completed on the county’s new recycling center – a $4 million dollar facility with ‘green’ features that will extend the life of the county’s landfill and expand the popular Clean Sweep program yearround.

“This amazing new green facility will expand the county’s recycling efforts and prevent a sizable chunk of construction materials from topping off our landfill,” said Parisi.

“By preserving the quality of our land and water, we’re extending the life of our landfill and saving taxpayer dollars.”

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In the Joe coming Parisi weeks, trucks full of these waste materials will begin to arrive at the recycling center, or transfer station.

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By Rachel Wittrock Associate Editor rom the outside, the house at 609 Wilson St. looks just like any other: a small white house, with a few Christmas decorations in the front yard.

While the outside of the house is very similar to the other houses on the block, the interior of Robert McCarthy’s house is a different story.

McCarthy’s house opens into his kitchen, and one of the first things you notice is the wrapping paper. The refrigerator is decorated like a giant Christmas present, covered from top to bottom in red wrapping paper featuring Santa Claus drinking CocaCola. The top cupboards, countertops and kitchen table have all been covered in wrapping paper: wrapping paper with Santa Claus, Christmas trees and ornaments, wrapping paper with snowmen, Snoopy and stripes.

Snow made of white cotton lines the kitchen countertops, along with a little Christmas village. A little manger scene sits atop the refrigerator, while a miniature fake Christmas tree adorned with white lights, fake snow and red berries stretches from kitchen table to ceiling. Stuffed snowmen and moose fill up most of the rest of the kitchen table space.

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room to the two living rooms and bedroom, McCarthy’s love of Christmas is evident everywhere you look.

McCarthy has been decorating for Christmas since he was a teenager. When he was in third grade, he had an operation on his knee. While he was in the hospital, his grandparents bought him a Christmas stenciling kit. A few years later he put that stenciling kit to good use and made Christmas decorations from construction paper to put on the walls. His little sister loved the decorations, and as he got older he not only kept stenciling Christmas decorations, but he would ask for Christmas-themed gifts.

“My two sisters, my mom, my dad, they will go and pick out some of the coolest stuff, and then I just add to that stuff from there. But the coolest things to me are the stuff we had when we were kids: the church over there, the Santa car,” McCarthy said. “It just takes you back to waking up Christmas morning and you have your whirlybird, your U.S. Coast Guard Whirlybird or your G.I. Joes or the Millennium Falcon, that is the coolest stuff.”

On Thursday, Dec. 18, 1986, when he was a senior at Sun Prairie High School, McCarthy and his holiday decorations were featured in

Dine smart this holiday season

Photo by Rachel Wittrock

Anyone who has peeked inside Rob McCarthy’s house at Christmas time knows just how much the Sun Prairie native loves the holidays.

The Star. A picture showed McCarthy in his bedroom, the walls covered with Christmas decorations made from construction paper and a dresser filled with Christmas-themed decorations.

During his lifetime, he has amassed a large amount of Christmas décor, from the Christmas toys he played with as a child to the dancing Snoopy he bought this year.

Although he has been collecting Christmas decorations for years, McCarthy said his holiday decorating really

exploded in 2000, when he bought a house in Monroe.

“That is when I knew I could do whatever the heck I wanted to,” he said. “And it was big, I had a lot of room.

Whenever they [family members] ask ‘What do you want for Christmas?’ I say, ‘Christmas stuff,’ and they say, ‘Well you don’t have enough room.’ I’ll make room. I’ve got plenty of room, there is always room for more.”

McCarthy moved back to his hometown this year, into

Beginning Nov. 1, he packs his house up and replaces everything with Christmas-themed adornments, even gift wrapping the refrigerator, cabinets and countertops. the house that used to belong to Edward Bollig and his wife, Beatrice. This year, when McCarthy threw his annual Christmas party for neighbors, family and friends in early December, only a handful of people knew what to expect.

What they walked into was almost a full month of labor, from Nov. 1 to Thanksgiving, that McCarthy put in to turn his house into a Christmas wonderland.

McCarthy does not have a real Christmas tree this year.

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To boost your metabolism and burn excess calories, be sure to include physical activity in your daily routine.

Physical activity also helps to suppress your appetite. Take a walk after dinner before having dessert or gather a group of people and get some activity by using the Nintendo motion controlled gaming system called the Wii (Wii Fit or Just Dance).

Choose activities you like and aim for 30 minutes per day. Even walking, dancing, bicycling, or taking the stairs add up. Remember, any movement is better than no movement.

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Instead he has two, and another dozen artificial Christmas trees.

There are the three little Christmas elves – one holding a train, one reading a book and the third sitting on a trunk holding a doll – that were designed as samples for the Wisconsin Cheeseman holiday catalog one year. The little elves went home with McCarthy’s father, who worked in marketing at the Cheeseman for years, and are now part of McCarthy’s col-

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By Laura Issacson and Kelly Nuckolls UW Health Nutritionists ost Americans gain some weight during the holidays due to the abundance of sweet treats.

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The school may have been around for decades, but it was not until a school assembly on Thursday, Dec. 13 that the school’s nighthawk mascot was finally named.

Members of the UW Marching Band, including alumna and former UW Marching Band Drum Major Sarah Edlund, started the assembly with a few pep band tunes.

Members of the Sun Prairie High School Dance Team also performed a few routines for the children.

When it came time to reveal the nighthawk’s name, representatives from the different grades took turns guessing letters.

At top, in a game similar to Wheel of Fortune, students revealed the name of the nighthawk, Nellie, as student guessed letters.

Below, Sun Prairie resident and former Northside student Sarah Edlund gets the students pumped up as members of the UW Marching Band lead them in a song.

McCarthy transforms house into Christmas wonderland

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A fun decoration his niece enjoys is the 4-foot singing and dancing snowman. When plugged in and turned on, stepping in front of the snowman triggers his musical side.

According to McCarthy, the snowman’s setting can be changed so a person can plug a microphone in and sing while the snowman’s lips move.

McCarthy also has a large assortment of Charlie Brown Christmas decorations.

Although he enjoys the other Christmas movies, such as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the Charlie Brown Christmas special remains his favorite. McCarthy has not missed watching the Charlie Brown Christmas special in more than 30 years, and only once since he was 5 years old.

“Growing up I would read the Peanuts comic strip in the paper every day. When we could order books through school, I would get the Peanuts paperbacks. The message of the Charlie Brown Christmas is it is everything in one,” McCarthy said. “What is the main reason at Christmas?

Well it is the birth of Jesus, but there are all the other aspects that play a main part in it...it incorporates everything. It is Charlie Brown, Christmas and the birth of Jesus.”

Aside from the dancing Snoopy, the living room off the kitchen sports a Charlie Brown Christmas musical scene, complete with Charlie Brown and his director chair.

In the corner of the second living room is a Charlie Brown Christmas corner.

Surrounding a white Christmas tree with multicolored lights are Charlie Brown and friends stuffed animals.

There are also Charlie Brown and friends figurines skating, picking out a Christmas tree, even Lucy listening to Linus play the piano while Snoopy

Santa’s sleigh. A miniature zipline, approximately eight feet long, runs from one side of the room to the other.

When turned on, Rudolph, attached to Santa’s sleigh, “flies” the length of the zipline. When the toy reaches the end of the line, a magnet turns the toy around and sends Rudolph the other way.

Not even the bathroom was spared. Red and green garland runs around the large bathroom mirror, while red and green Snoopy Christmas towels hang on the wall. Tiny Santa dolls, a miniature Christmas tree and a decorative snowman on a pond by

the bathroom sink. More Christmas decorations are on the walls and above the toilet.

Even the soap has a Christmas scent: peppermint.

When the more than 40 people showed up for McCarthy’s Christmas party, his decorations were quite the conversation starter.

“They would walk in, their face would light up and then I start answering the questions: How long [did it take to do]?

Where do you keep it all?

How long do you keep it up?

You really do like Christmas, don’t you?” McCarthy recalled.

Some of the partygoers

wanted to share McCarthy’s wonderland with their families. He said three of his neighbors stopped by with their grandchildren, and some of his friends stopped by with their children.

“Holy Christmas,” was the sentiment uttered by yet another person who stepped foot in McCarthy’s house.

Even though decorating the entire house from top to bottom takes a lot of time and effort, being able to share it with others is what McCarthy enjoys.

“When somebody walks in, especially a kid, and they look at it and their eyes light up

like that, it is all worth it,” he said.

McCarthy said he will begin the three-day process of putting away all the Christmas decorations and returning his house to normal on Jan. 5 or 6. The 30 totes and 25 big apple and banana boxes McCarthy stores all the decorations in will be filled and returned to the basement until next year. And while he plans to decorate the house differently next year, McCarthy said he already knows where everything will be going.

“I actually do have a life. I just like Christmas,” McCarthy said with a laugh.

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Hanging on the walls behind the display are a Charlie Brown Christmas throw and a poster of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy and Woodstock dancing around a Christmas tree.

In the middle of the room is a small wooden table, surrounded by stuffed Christmas bears. On the table lie children’s Christmas books, including How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. A second copy of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer lies in the middle of the table, but unlike the traditional children’s copy, this one is special.

McCarthy said he spotted it on display at Wal-Mart one year. The book is made of cloth and includes pictures of Rudolph and friends as they appear in the Christmas movie. McCarthy said when he asked how much the book was he was told it was not for sale – store employees had created the book for display, but to check back after the holidays.

Knowing he had to have the book, McCarthy went back to the store, and they agreed to sell him the one-ofa-kind book for $5.

Keeping with the Rudolph theme, McCarthy created his own little Island of Misfit Toys in another corner of the second living room. Gathered around a miniature artificial Christmas tree are a selection of Christmas and winter themed figurines, including four miniature reindeer pulling Santa and his sleigh; two reindeer; and figures of children in various poses, from rolling a snowball to sledding. The figurines of children are also special to McCarthy, as his grandmother created them.

The living room also features a flying Rudolph pulling

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Every year by Thanksgiving, Sun Prairie resident Rob McCarthy’s house is decorated from top to bottom with Christmas trim.

His passion for all things Christmas goes back to when he was a child and would decorate his room with Christmas stencils.

By far his favorite Christmas show is the Charlie Brown Christmas special, and many rooms - even the bathroom feature some sort of Charlie Brown decorations, such as the figurines of the movie scene in his living room.

McCarthy also has a collection of three elves (right) that were originally created for the Wisconsin Cheeseman holiday catalogue.

This year McCarthy set up 14 Christmas trees - including two real trees - around his house.

Although the whole thing takes almost a month to set up, McCarthy said it is all worth it when he sees someone’s face - especially a child’s - light up at the sight of his Christmas wonderland.

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required to take a 0.5 credit writing-intensive course in order to graduate.

According to meeting documents, Sun Prairie High School students are required to take a year-long comprehensive 10th grade English course that addresses all of the Grade 9-10 Common Core State Standards [CCSS]; a semester-long communications course that focuses on addressing the Grade 9-12 CCSS for speaking and listening; and a semester-long junior level literature-intensive course focused primarily on addressing the Grade 11-12 CCSS for literary and informational texts.

However, meeting documents also state that after their sophomore year, students can elect to take course loads that avoid any writing-intensive courses.

To remedy that and ensure that students develop strong writing skills before graduating, district staff proposed requiring students to take a 0.5 credit writing-intensive course. Students will be able to meet the writing requirement by taking either Advanced Composition, Applied Composition or Creative Writing 1, all of which are currently offered.

“Our worry is without a discrete writing course requirement is some of those standards will really not be met by the time the students graduate,” Assistant District Administrator Alice Murphy told the board.

Executive Director of Student Services Jennifer Apodaca said expectations will be the same for all students, even those enrolled

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The Sun Prairie High School Madrigal Singers, under the direction of Mary Schmidt, performed for members of the Sun Prairie School Board at its

Monday, Dec. 17 meeting.

Pictured above, from left to right: Shobi Samuel, Curtis Wetzel and Hunter Milgrim.

at the alternative learning school, Prairie Phoenix Academy.

“We will make sure we design the lessons with the learners in mind from the beginning, with the supports needed to help all kids be successful, but I think one of the things we have to keep in mind is one thing we believe in is high expectations for all kids, backed up strongly by supports to help them be successful,” Apodaca said.

Although School Board member Caren Diedrich said she was concerned with the rigor at both the high school and Prairie Phoenix Academy, she voted in

favor of the requirement. Her fellow board members and Sun Prairie resident Rick Mealy were also in favor of adding the writing requirement.

“This is a good thing, this is where we need to be at,” Mealy said. “I see it all the time in kids that join the work force, and [their] writing leaves a lot to be desired, and that is how we communicate in this country so we really need to beef it up.

This is a good thing.”

Open enrollment changes Unlike in previous years, the school district’s open enrollment application period will run from the first Monday in February until the last weekday in April.

In addition, the school district has created an alternative application process so parents can apply for open enrollment at any time. However, a student has to meet one of seven eligibility criteria to qualify for the alternative application process.

Those criteria are: • The school board determines the student has been the victim of a violent criminal offense in a school in the resident school district. The application must be made within 30 day of the school board’s determination.

• The student is or has been a homeless student in the current or immediately preceding school year.

• The student has been the victim of repeated bullying and harassment and a) the student’s parent or guardian must have reported the bullying or harassment to the school board or designee under the complain process or b) the bullying and

harassment continues in spite of action taken by the board or designee.

• The place of residence of the student’s parent or guardian and of the student has changed as a result of military orders.

The application must be made within 30 days of the date on which the military orders changing the place of residence were issued.

• The student moved into Wisconsin. The application must be made within 30 days after moving into the state.

• The student’s residence has changed as a result of a court order or custody agreement, or because the student was placed in or removed from a foster home or with a person other than the student’s parent. The application must be made within 30 days after change in residence.

• The student’s attendance in a school in the nonresident school district is considered to be in the best interest of the student. The application must explain the reasons for requesting the exception and why attendance at the nonresident school district is in the best interests of the student.

Historically, more students leave the Sun Prairie Area School District than transfer into it, although both numbers have increased over time. According to meeting documents, 45 students transferred into Sun Prairie from other districts during the 2008-09 school year, compared to 121 that transferred out of the district. During the 2011-12 school year, 84 students transferred into the district,

Milk is 35 cents.

Lunch (senior high) Thursday, Dec. 20: Hamburger/whole grain bun, baked beans, romaine salad, baby carrots, chilled peaches, fresh watermelon, pudding cup; breakfast wrap w/salsa, muffin, baked beans, romaine salad, baby carrots, chilled peaches, fresh watermelon, pudding cup; PBJ and cheese stick, hummus/pita pocket, turkey/cheese, ham/cheese, garden salad w/romaine, garbanzo beans, baby carrots, chilled peaches, fresh watermelon, pudding cup.

Friday, Dec. 21: Spicy chicken tenders, steamed broccoli, sweet potato wedges, brown rice, whole grain dinner roll, applesauce cup, fresh strawberries; PBJ and cheese stick, bologna/cheese, turkey/cheese, baked chips, garden salad w/romaine, juice cup, baby carrots, applesauce cup, fresh strawberries.

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas break, no school.

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas break, no school.

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Christmas break, no school.

Thursday, Dec. 27: Christmas break, no school.

Sacred Hearts The following is a lunch schedule for Sacred Hearts School for the week of Dec. 20-27.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Salad bar bonanza, chef salad cup, wheaty rolls.

Friday, Dec. 21: Santa’s sack lunch, ham and cheese sandwich, sun chips, carrots and dip, apples.

Monday, Dec. 24: No school, Christmas vacation.

Tuesday, Dec. 25: No school, Christmas vacation.

Wednesday, Dec. 26: No school, Christmas vacation.

Thursday, Dec. 27: No school, Christmas vacation.

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Aaron Rogers Day Students at Peace Lutheran School in Sun Prairie celebrated Aaron Rogers Day (Dec. 12, 2012) by wearing his jersey to school last Wednesday.

Lunch Menus

The following is a list of school meals scheduled to be served in Sun Prairie schools during the week of Dec. 2027.

Breakfast (elementary, middle) Thursday, Dec. 20: Warm whole grain biscuit or cereal/ warm biscuit, choice of fruit or juice, milk.

Friday, Dec. 21: Banana bread or cereal/breakfast bar, choice of fruit or juice, milk.

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas break, no school.

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas break, no school.

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Christmas break, no school.

Thursday, Dec. 27: Christmas break, no school.

Daily breakfast prices are $1.20, elementary and middle; 30 cents, reduced; $1.45, adults; and 35 cents, milk.

Lunch (elementary,

middle) Thursday, Dec. 20: Sloppy joe/whole grain bun or breakfast wrap w/salsa, romaine salad, California blend vegetables, juicy grape tomatoes, cucumber slices, chilled pineapple.

Friday, Dec. 21: Mini pancakes/scrambled eggs or PBJ uncrustable, potato smiles, broccoli trees, red pepper strips, choice of fruit.

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas break, no school.

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas break, no school.

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Christmas break, no school.

Thursday, Dec. 27: Christmas break, no school.

Lunch prices are $2.05 for elementary, $2.30 for middle school and $2.40 for high school.

Reduced lunches are 40 cents.

Adult lunches cost $3.10.

while 169 transferred out, and so far this year 113 students have transferred into the district and 193 have transferred out.

The district can deny an application if it is believed that the criteria on the application do not apply to the student or if the transfer would create an undue financial burden on the district.

Apodaca explained that if a student wants to transfer into a different school district, it may create an undue financial burden if the district does not have services or programs the student requires, such as special education or disability services, or if the programs are already full.

“When the student leaves to go to another district, they may have fewer programs and availability in their district, so they would have to add. What they do is send us a costing sheet that says here is how much it will cost us to serve this student in our district, and then we are responsible for that difference in cost,” Apodaca said.

If the school district could provide those services at no additional cost, but a transfer to another district would cost the district a high amount of money, the application may be denied.

However, meeting documents state that a student who has been a victim of a violent criminal offense may not be denied transfer to a different school district because of undue financial burden.

The motion to approve the new policies and procedures relating to public school open enrollment was approved unanimously by the board.

Other Action • 2013-14 Budget Calendar. As board members begin looking at the budget for

the 2013-14 school year, there will be a couple changes to next year’s schedule. Instead of looking at the current year’s budget surplus in June, board member John Welke reported that any surplus money will be looked at over a period of three months, from April – June.

In addition, instead of holding the annual Electors Meeting in mid-October, next year’s meeting is set for Monday, Sept.

30 at 7 p.m. in the Sun Prairie High School Performing Arts Center.

“It is after the third Friday count, but it gives you, the school board, another month to work on the budget with any changes that might come up at the special Electors Meeting,” Deputy District Administrator Phil Frei said.

Board President Tom Weber suggested the board’s Planning Committee discuss different pieces of the budget so the public will understand the different aspects of the district budget.

“It is both an educational process so people better understand how we are putting together our budget, as well as a gauge for us what are some of the priorities of the board, the committee and the rest of the district are,” he said.

The budget calendar was approved unanimously.

• District Administrator review. Due to the recent change in the board’s committee structure, Culver’s mid-year review will be handled differently this January. Normally, the district administrator’s review is based on the Annual Monitoring Report for School Goals.

However, the recent committee restructuring has not allowed committee members time to review for Culver’s mid-year evaluation.

Weber did state that his evaluation will be tied into goingson in the school district, just not tied to that specific report.

The policy will be rewritten for next year.

• Future meetings. The following is a list of upcoming school district meetings: Monday, Jan. 7, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee meeting at the District Office, 501 S. Bird St.; Thursday, Jan. 10, 6 p.m., School Board Work Study on Compensation at the District Office; Monday, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., School Board meeting at the Sun Prairie Municipal Building, 300 E. Main St.; Monday, Jan. 21, 6:30 p.m., Performance and Operations Committee at the District Office; and Monday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m., School Board meeting at the Sun Prairie Municipal Building.

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Students give Sacred Hearts lunchroom a facelift

College Notes University of Wisconsin Milwaukee The following individuals from Sun Prairie graduated from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 in Milwaukee.

Judson William Riggins graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Peck School of the Arts; and Bradley Joseph Troia graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare.

University of Wisconsin – Green Bay The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay commencement ceremonies were held on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Among those that graduated were Sun Prairie students Lauren Caruso, who received bachelor’s degrees in human biology and Spanish; and Morgan Rikli, who received a bachelor’s degree in human biology.

With the help of Sacred Hearts parent and graphic designer Crystal Gavin, students at Sacred Hearts School have been busy turning the plain white walls of the school cafeteria into a lunchroom masterpiece.

Gavin is the mother of first grader Zachary and fourth grader Christopher Gavin.

With the theme Farm to Fork to Healthy Student, the murals depict a Spartan warrior growing and preparing the food, Spartans eating the farm fresh food at lunch and doing well at school.

Left, Nick Kleibar, Ryan Koltes, Genevieve Jacobs and Jakob Allen paint the second half of the lunch room on Monday, Dec. 17.

Below, Maggie Foster works on outlining the Spartan in the final scene.

Despair versus hope

By Rev. Paul Ibisch For The Star voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” Matthew 2:18 NIV Even as parents were readying gifts to celebrate Christmas, a demented individual took the lives of 20 innocent children, as well as others. The tragedy in Newtown is another chapter in the war between hope and despair; good and evil; and God and the devil. This horror will be used by the devil to support the lie that there is no God. The truth is that God got most of the children out of that school safely. Each day your loved ones come home reporting an uneventful day, you can thank God. Think of the first Christmas. God sent hope into this world in the form of a baby born to pay the cost of this world’s sins.

The devil wanted to destroy that hope. Out of jealousy King Herod slaughtered the boy babies in the region around Bethlehem. The Bible speaks of the great despair that resulted.

Later, the devil sought to destroy the Savior by having him crucified. But Jesus rose from the dead and showed himself alive on Easter. God’s hope cannot die. The game plan for the devil is wicked and twisted, but God gives believers the ultimate victory.

Take time to show your children that you love them. Thank God when they come home safely. Teach them the “way of the Lord.”

See you in church!

Rev. Paul Ibisch retired from pastoral ministry after 28 years with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, and he has written devotionals for newspapers for the last five years.

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Wright completes training at Lackland Airman Sebastian C. Wright

Air Force Airman Sebastian C. Wright has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Wright is the son of Vickie Wright Sun Prairie, and Kip Wright of Bristow, Va. He is a 2010 graduate of Battlefield High School in Bristow, Va.

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Pet Talk: Signs of pet hypothermia Winter weather in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, especially of late.

One day it is -20 degrees and snowy, the next it is 40 degrees and sunny. Winters can be even worse with unexpected cold fronts. With extremely cold temperatures, hypothermia is a possibility for dogs.

Hypothermia, occurring in both humans and pets, is a condition characterized by abnormally low body temperatures.

There are three phases of hypothermia: mild, classified as a body temperature of 90-99 degrees Fahrenheit; moderate, classified as a body temperature of 82-90 degrees Fahrenheit; and severe, classified as a body temperature of less than 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

With hypothermia, the dog is no longer able to control a normal body temperature, resulting in an abnormal heartbeat and difficulties breathing.

Generally, hypothermia results from spending too much time outside in the cold.

Although there is not a specific time limit for a given temperature a dog should be left outside, Dr. Stacy Eckman,

Birth Jonathan Duane Gullickson Amanda Moore and Edward Gullickson of Sun Prairie are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jonathan Duane Gullickson, on Dec. 4 at St. Mary’s Hospital. He weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. and was 19.25 inches in length.

Proud family members include sister Savannah, 2 years; and grandparents Lori Moore of Sun Prairie, Ronald Moore of Madison and Grant Gullickson of DeForest.

lecturer at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, said time spent outside in the cold should be restricted.

“The amount of time a pet should spend outside varies based on how acclimated the pet is to cooler temperatures,” Eckman said. “Typically, we do not recommend indoor pets to spend considerable amounts of time outdoors in cold temperatures without supervision.”

Hypothermia should be considered when taking any pet into the cold for long periods of time, but some are more susceptible to the illness than others. Smaller, younger dogs, for example, are likely to lose their body heat faster, resulting in hypothermia, Eckman said.

“Geriatric patients may take medications that alter their ability to regulate their temperature and blood flow, making them also more susceptible,” she said.

She added that Arctic breeds such as Huskies or Malamutes can be less prone to hypothermia than other breeds because of their thicker coats.

If a dog is left in the cold for an extended period of times, signs of hypothermia to look for are shivering, lethargy, weakness and shallow

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breathing. The more severe the case of hypothermia, the worse the signs will appear.

“After a period of time, the shivering stops and they become more neurologically affected,” Eckman said. “Their heart rates may drop to dangerous levels, and it can be fatal.”

It is important to take the pet to the veterinarian or seek a veterinarian’s advice if hypothermia is suspected.

Once there, the veterinarian can monitor the pet’s heartbeat, breathing and temperature.

If the temperature falls below 98 degrees Fahrenheit, Eckman said the veterinarian will start “active warming” on the pet. Active warming includes placing warm blankets or heating pads on the animal and feeding it warmed oats or rice.

Eckman cautioned that owners should not perform these methods of treatment before consulting a veterinarian.

“Items such as heating pads should never be applied directly to pets as this can cause

thermal burns,” she said.

For severe cases, the veterinarian may give warmed IV fluids or warm water enemas to the pet.

Another result from leaving a dog in the cold for long periods of time is frostbite.

Frostbite occurs on areas least covered by fur such as ears and tails. Signs of frostbite include red, swollen areas or pale, white areas. As with hypothermia, it is important to consult a veterinarian if frostbite is suspected.

To prevent hypothermia and frostbite, it is recommended that pets, particularly smaller, younger or older pets, are not in the cold for extended periods of time. Eckman also recommended putting sweaters or booties on the pet to keep them warm.

“Dogs with coats and booties may look cute, but this ‘fashion statement’ may protect from hypothermia,” she said.

This winter remember to monitor the temperature if your pet is spending extended periods of time in the cold.

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C o l o n i a l C l u b Eat healthy this holiday season SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER Patti Stockdale Director of Programs Did you know that nobody lives at the Colonial Club Senior Activity Center?

There are several senior living complexes surrounding our building, but they are not owned or operated by the Colonial Club.

What we do is provide social, educational, recreational and health-related services and programs. The following highlights a few of the upcoming activities scheduled for the week of Dec. 21-27.

Friday, Dec. 21 Wii still love to bowl every Friday morning at 10 a.m. Come join the Wii Bowling gang for a little exercise and lots of laughs.

Monday, Dec. 24 The Colonial Club is closed today.

Tuesday, Dec. 25 The Colonial Club is closed today.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, Dec. 26 Our complimentary monthly newsletters are available at many businesses throughout northeast Dane County. If you would like a newsletter mailed to your home or business, please call Bev at 8374611, ext. 103. The cost is $1.22 a month ($14.64 a year) to cover the postage fee. Grab a January newsletter and see what’s happening at the Club this month.

Thursday, Dec. 27 Why don’t you come and play bridge with us this morning at 9 a.m.? We play every Thursday. Everyone is welcome.

Future Trips: For more information about any of the following trips, call Patti at 837-4611, ext. 101.

• Ho Chunk – Jan. 21 • Romantic Rhine & Mosel River Cruise – April 10-19, 2013 • Alaska Grand Tour – Aug. 3 – 11, 2013 • California Coast – Sept. 1-9, 2013

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350 calories? Creamy beverages tend to be higher in calories.

For a lower calorie beverage, choose cocktails mixed with tonics, low-sugar juices or spritzers. Always drink a glass of water before and inbetween alcoholic beverages.

This will help prevent dehydration and will also make you feel full.

Choose Healthy Appetizers. A small appetizer can help dull your hunger and help you eat less at the main meal. If you do choose to eat an appetizer avoid high calorie foods, such as mozzarella sticks.

Choose a healthy food with fewer calories, such as raw vegetables with hummus. Load at least half of your plate with brightly colored fruits and vegetables for a good source of vitamins, antioxidants and fiber.

Watch Portion Sizes.

When it is time to eat the main meal, select small portions. This will allow you to enjoy several items while controlling your intake. In order to cut back on calories during the holiday meal, choose more vegetables (preferably ones not cooked in butter) and eat them first.

Select lean proteins, such as chicken or turkey. Be sure to pay attention to your hunger cues. Be mindful of what and how much you are

eating. Eat slowly and actually enjoy the taste of the food. By eating slowly you may be less likely to go for seconds. When you finish eating, leave the table. If you linger at the table where you ate, you may be tempted to eat more.

Choose Desserts Wisely.

The holidays are known for an abundance of cookies, brownies, candy, pies and cakes. You may think that a cookie here and there will not add up to anything, but in reality these calories do add up.

You do not have to avoid desserts altogether, but consume a smaller serving.

Refer to the chart below for some ideas on how to cut the sugar and fat content out of your holiday treats.

The American Heart Association and Mayor Clinic offer the following baking substitutions: When a recipe calls for....

• Whole milk, use fat-free or reduced fat milk instead.

• Evaporated milk, use evaporated skim milk instead.

• Sour cream, use fat-free play yogurt or fat-free sour cream instead.

• Cream cheese, instead use fat-free or low-fat cream cheese or low-fat cottage cheese, pureed until smooth.

• Butter, instead use applesauce or prune puree

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Special Highlight: Case Management Services Have you ever wished there was someone you could turn to for information on Medicare or housing options? Do you have health or financial concerns? Are you, or someone you know, struggling with loneliness? The Colonial Club’s case managers can lend a hand with these issues and so many more.

Case management is a method of providing services whereby a professional assesses the needs of the client and the client’s family, when appropriate, and arranges, coordinates, monitors, evaluates and advocates to meet the specific client’s needs. Following a one-on-one consultation, the case managers provide information and assistance in the areas of services, benefits, activities, and volunteer opportunities for area residents who are age 55 and older.

Confidential services are available to people living in Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Marshall and surrounding townships in northeast Dane County. Older adults, family members and primary support people may make an appointment to meet with a case manager at the Colonial Club or request a personal visit in their home. Donations are suggested and welcomed, but not required. For more information, call 837-4611.

Colonial Club Senior Activity Center lists menu for the week of Dec. 20-27 Meals are served at the Colonial Club Senior Activity Center, 301 Blankenheim Lane, at 11:20 a.m., and include a beverage and bread.

Call the club at 837-4611 for reservations.

Meal Price: $6.60; donations are accepted.

Thursday, Dec. 20: Holiday meal: Chicken kiev, baked potato, green bean casserole, dinner roll, cheesecake.

Friday, Dec. 21: Pot roast, mashed potatoes, beets, wheat

roll, cookie.

Monday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve, Colonial Club closed.

Tuesday, Dec. 25: Christmas, Colonial Club closed.

Wednesday, Dec. 26: Scalloped potatoes and ham, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, lemon bar.

Thursday, Dec. 27: Herb chicken breast, wild rice medley, creamed spinach, whole wheat bread, peaches.

Fresh Ideas

for half of the called-for butter, shortening or oil. You can also use butter spreads or shortenings specially formulated for baking that do not contain trans fats.

• Egg (1), use two egg whites or choose a commercially-made, cholesterol-free egg substitute (1/4 cup) instead.

• Unsweetened baking chocolate (1 oz.), use three tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or soft margarine instead.

• Whipped cream or ice cream (to top cakes, pies, fruit desserts), use frozen yogurt or low-fat yogurt instead.

• Sugar, reduce the amount of sugar by half for most baked goods. Sweetness can be intensified by using vanilla, nutmeg or cinnamon.

Sugar-sweetener blends such as Splenda can also be used.

• Flour, all purpose (plain), use whole wheat flour for half of the calledfor all-purpose flour in baked goods. Whole-wheat pastry four is less dense and works well in softer products, such as cakes and muffins.

A sweet treat that we like to make around the holidays are peppermint meringues.

Meringues are very low in calories making it a guilt-free treat! Try the recipe below, from www.bonappetit.com.

Peppermint Meringues

Servings: Make about 60 meringues Nutritional Information: 1 meringue contains 9 calories, 0 g fat, 2.1 g carbohydrate, 2.1 g total sugars, 0.2 g protein, 6.6 mg sodium Ingredients: 3 large egg whites, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract 12 drops red food coloring Directions: • Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt on medium-high speed until white and foamy, about 1 minute. With mixer running, gradually add sugar in 3 additions, beating for 2 minutes between each addition.

Beat until firm peaks form, about 2 minutes longer. Add powdered sugar and peppermint extract; beat to blend, about 1 minute.

• Dot coloring over surface of meringue; do not stir (the coloring will form swirls when piped). Spoon meringue into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2” tip. Twist top; pipe 1inch rounds onto prepared sheet, spacing one inch apart.

• Bake meringues until dry, about 2.5 hours. Do not open oven while baking. This may cause the meringues to crack.

• Let cool completely, about 1 hour. The meringues will crisp as they cool.

• Meringues can be made two days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature between sheets of parchment or waxed paper.

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Photos by Megan Patterson

The Sun Prairie High School and Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School combination winter band concerts were held on Monday, Dec. 17 at the high school.

Above, a member of the freshman band sounds the cymbals

during “Holiday Greetings,” by James Sweringen.

Below, members of the Sun Prairie High School Wind Ensemble “deck the halls” while performing their last selection, “Sleigh Ride,” by Leroy Anderson.

George and Sarah Boyer of Sun Prairie are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jordan Phillip Boyer, on Nov. 28 at St. Mary’s Hospital.

He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 20 inches in length.

Proud family members include brother Brycen, 1.5 years; grandparents Sam and Val Jordon and Stacie Duskov, all of Sun Prairie, and Dana Boyer of Portage; great-grandparents Luann Smith of Marshall and Joann Jordon of Sun Prairie; and great-greatgrandmother Elinor Dushack of Sun Prairie.

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Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus Classic editorial reprinted hen it comes to Christmas and newspapers, nobody did it better than the classic response to a letter that appeared in The New York Sun. Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of The Sun, and the response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897.

The work of veteran newsman Francis Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps.

It appears here courtesy of The Newseum: “DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old.

“Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

“Papa says, ‘If you see it in The Sun it’s so.’

“Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

“VIRGINIA O’HANLON. “115 WEST NINETY-FIFTH STREET.” VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see.

They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little.

In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He exists certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus!

It would be as dreary as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.

We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove?

Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.

Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn?

Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest man that ever lived, could tear apart.

Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond.

Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank GOD! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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going to have to start walking to school since a bike path had finally been completed.

Before the path was built, The Star gladly accepts letters on any subject but reserves the right to edit or to reject letters for any reason. Letters should be no these students were taking the longer than 350 words in length, and should contain the signature, bus to school. The walking disaddress and telephone number of the author. Letters submitted tance that is allowed for students after the noon Monday deadline may appear on The Star’s Web to walk is one and a half miles.

Once again it is time to thank site, www.sunprairiestaronline.com. Group letters must contain the There are about five or six all the wonderful people who signatures of the group members. Names may be withheld upon streets in Wyndham Hills subdigenerate the Christmas Concert request with a compelling reason, but signature(s), address and vision that long. These students by the Sun Prairie Area shouldn't have to walk this far in telephone number are required for verification purposes.

Churches that was presented at Thank you letters written in gratitude for various acts of person- cold and dangerous conditions.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church The path that goes from this al kindness or organizational support are most appropriately pubon Dec. 7, 2012. lished in specially designated box ads. Such letters are not seen neighborhood is along Highway It brings such a feeling of as letters to the editor, which are reserved for the exchange of pub- 19/Windsor Street. The speed warmth and holiday cheer from lic opinions. Endorsement letters must be submitted two issues limit on the road is 45 miles per a such a caring community. prior to the election (or earlier) in order to allow the opportunity hour, and there is one major New this year was the to correct misinformation from opposing candidates or groups on intersection that needs to be Journey to Bethlehem presented opposing sides. Opinions expressed in letters are not the opinions crossed.

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Many of the parents think of The Star, but rather those of the individual or organization sponI can not describe in words what that it is an unsafe walk from soring the letter who is solely responsible for the letter’s content. an outstanding experience it was this neighborhood to school, and to take the 15 minute tour. waterproof mittens/gloves, and immediate or extended, is I agree.

The costumes, the live anihats for our Keep Sun Prairie receiving new winter gear for Just recently a car was drivmals, the dialogue and the setWarm Elementary School the holidays (before, during or ing too fast and had to come to tings were truly moving. I sinWinter Clothing Drive at the after), please consider donating stop at the red light. cerely hope this becomes an end of October and into early your "gently used" winter clothThe car had to swerve off annual presentation.

November. ing to the Keep Sun Prairie into the bike path and it ended Such dedication from so Please know that your genWarm movement – in partnerup going all the way across the many people was remarkable. erosity IS SIGNIFICANTLY ship with Sunshine Connections. bike path and crashing into a Thanks to all of you at helping kiddos in need in our There are lots and lots of kiddos fence on the other side.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church for community. in this area who desperately Luckily, no one was injured, making it possible to reflect on However, now that the first need them. but what about when it happens the real meaning of Christmas. snowfall is upon us, we are in On a day like today, no child greater need than ever before. should be cold!

(Continued on page 15) Audrey M. Pendergast We are desperately looking for Sun Prairie new or gently used snow boots Kris Risch (all sizes), waterproof Keep Sun Prairie Warm gloves/mittens (all sizes), and Sun Prairie snow pants (all sizes), as Keep Sun Prairie Warm has requests we cannot fulfill.

Additionally, we are receivChris ing requests from the middle Mertes schools and CHUMS for adultsized coats – either new or genIn the school year of 2011Words cannot express the tly used – that Keep Sun Prairie 2012, some students from Sun abundance of gratitude we feel Prairie middle school (Prairie for all of you who donated win- Warm is struggling to fill.

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Recalling our first Christmas en. George Washington’s army retreated from New York in ignominy in November 1776. As it moved through New Jersey, Lt. James Monroe, the future president, stood by the road and counted the troops: 3,000 left from an original force of 30,000.

In December 1776, the future of America hung on the fate of a bedraggled army barely a step ahead of annihilation.

The Americans confronted about two-thirds of the strength of the British army, and half its navy, not to mention thousands of German mercenaries. The defense of New York was barely worthy of the name. When

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British troops crossed into Manhattan at Kips Bay, the Americans ran. Washington reportedly exclaimed in despair, “Are these the men with which I am to defend America?”

Later, from the New Jersey Palisades, he watched as the British took Fort Washington across the Hudson, held by 3,000 American troops, and put surrendering Americans to the sword. According to one account, Washington turned away and wept “with the tenderness of a child.”

British strategy depended on shattering American faith in the Continental Army and reconciling the rebellious colonies to the Crown. As the Americans fled

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to the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, the British occupied New Jersey and offered an amnesty to anyone declaring his loyalty. They had thousands of takers, including one signer of the Declaration of Independence.

With expiring enlistments about to reduce his army further,

Washington decided on a scheme to cross the Delaware on Christmas and surprise the Hessian garrison in Trenton. “If the raid backfired,” Washington biographer Ron Chernow writes, “the war was likely over and he would be captured and killed.”

Behind schedule, Washington’s main force of 2,400 started crossing the river that night. Yes, most of them were standing up in flat-bottomed boats. Yes, there were ice floes. It wasn’t until 4 a.m. that all the men were across the river.

They had 9 miles still to march to Trenton in a driving storm and no chance of making it before

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daybreak. Washington considered calling it off, but he had already come too far.

Arriving at Trenton at 8 a.m., his spirited troops seemed “to vie with the other in pressing forward,” he wrote afterward.

They surprised the Hessians, who didn’t expect an attack in such weather. The battle ended quickly — 22 Hessians killed, 83 seriously wounded and 900 captured, to two American combat deaths.

“It may be doubted whether so small a number of men ever employed so short a space of time with greater and more last-

ing effects upon the history of the world,” British historian George Trevelyan wrote.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Hackett Fischer sees in the American resurgence after our fortunes were at their lowest a reassuring aspect of our national character in this season of discontent: We respond when pressed. Dr. Benjamin Rush, a great supporter of the American cause, wrote: “Our republics cannot exist long in prosperity.

We require adversity and appear to possess most of the republican spirit when most depressed.”

May it still be so.

Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review.

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Sullivan lobbies, but is not a lobbyist

By Bill Lueders Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism n Nov. 29, Tim Sullivan appeared before the Senate Select Committee on Mining and presented a report critiquing the state’s mining laws. The report was commissioned by the Wisconsin Mining Association, a trade group for which he serves as chairman.

Sullivan urged the state to “unleash the economic power of Wisconsin’s rich mineral deposits for our citizens.” He said the mining bill that narrowly failed to pass the state Senate earlier this year “needs improving,” but he offered few details.

Sullivan is the former head of Bucyrus International, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of mining equipment. In recent weeks, he has emerged as a key player in ongoing efforts to revamp the state’s mining laws.

The mining bill in the past legislative session drew more

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than 8,500 hours of lobbying activity by more than 50 groups.

Sullivan’s role this time around seems as key as any of those efforts.

Yet Sullivan is not a lobbyist.

He’s not registered with the state Government Accountability Board and he doesn’t report how many hours he spends bending official ears on the issue.

Some lawmakers have noted that Sullivan’s advice was solicited, not thrust upon them.

“It’s not so much that Tim Sullivan is lobbying us — it’s more the other way around,” says state Sen. Bob Jauch, DPoplar, the committee’s vice chairman.

Jonathan Becker, head of the GAB’s ethics division, says that doesn’t make any difference: “Even if the Legislature is reaching out for the information, if you provide it, that’s lobbying.”

But Sullivan chairs the mining association as a volunteer.

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Cop" program and myself, we'd like to thank you for your genernext time? ous contribution and assistance. I Then will someone want to couldn't have continued the prodo something about this probgram without generous supportlem? How can an ethically ers like you. I hope to continue responsible school board allow to gain additional support each students to walk along this year to keep the program going unsafe road? and make it better.

In Wisconsin's cold winters, it I am happy to let you know isn't reasonable to think that stu- that the program this year was, dents can walk one and half again, a huge success. The chilmiles to school. However, paths dren from Northside, Westside, are also icy and become a slipEastside, Royal Oaks, C.H. Bird, ping hazard. It is easy for stuCreekside and Horizon Schools, dents to fall and hit their head who had been selected to particiwhen they are trying to make it pate, enjoyed a very fun day to school on time, and its freezwith police officers from our ing cold. department.

Students who have to walk The officers themselves along this road should have enjoyed the day and are looking access to the bus and have a bus forward to being a part of the stop closer to their homes. program again next year. I Students can decide if they believe that the “Shop with a want to walk or ride the bus, but Cop” program has had a positive the school board should be pro- impact on our community's less viding these extra stops since fortunate children and their famistudents are already being lies. picked up in this neighborhood.

Your support has touched the lives of 13 special children and Whitney Waide their families this Christmas. I Sun Prairie want you to know how much you are appreciated.

The kids had a great time.

Donations like yours help keep the program going strong each year. Thank you for helping make the "13th Annual Shop with a Cop" program, a success.

On behalf of the Sun Prairie Police Department, the children You have helped make Christmas for the kids' families a selected for the "Shop with a (Continued from page 14)

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Thank you for your assistance in getting the word out on our program so people know what we are all about. We wouldn't get the donations we would without your assistance.

Amy L. Bolling Officer/Program Coordinator Sun Prairie Police Dept.

Thanks for concert, food pantry donations This past Friday members of our community packed Our Savior's Lutheran Church for the 15th annual Sun Prairie Food Pantry Christmas Concert. All in attendance were immediately impressed with a rendition of “The First Noel” sung by Kyle and Rebecca Ketelsen humbly backed up by the Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry Board.

The concert took off from there as six different churches choirs entertained the crowd with beautiful Christmas melodies.

The concert finished up with a rousing number from the Sun Prairie Area Choir and the night

Member s of the Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry Board (right) “backed up” the Ketelsens (left) at the Dec. 7 concert.

Families and Friends: What an exciting season it has been! The last time our fighting Cardinals went to state many of today’s players were File photo newborns.

The community has been a wonderful support of the football finally concluded with the tradi- donated their time, individuals tradition in this community for tional singing of “Silent Night” and organizations donate their years. THANK YOU. This by all those in attendance. hard earned dollars or food to On behalf of the Sun Prairie ensure that we are providing the football tradition would not be the top notch program it is today Emergency Food Pantry, I would bare essentials to those in need. without the foundation of the like to thank Our Savior's for And while the need is being hosting the concert and all the met, it hasn't been easy this year. great schools Sun Prairie can boast of, reinforced by caring choirs for sharing their talents to Through October the Pantry benefit the Food Pantry. expenses exceeded $100,000. In families and community friends.

We got to state; players and What also shined at the con- years past this was our annual cert that night was the generosity operating costs and unfortunate- coaches all did their best. We are of those in attendance. ly we have taken in $35,000 less proud of the results of the 2012 In addition to a check from than what we've spent so far this Varsity Football Season!

So in this season of thanksAlliant Energy's for $5000 and year. a $2,500 donation from Saint As the remaining days unfold giving we share our gratitude for: our boys, their families, Alberts, $4003.25 was donated prior to Christmas, please conby those in attendance. which sider keeping the Food Pantry on friends and the great community we all call home. brings the total to 11,503.25. your Christmas list.

Thanks to all who contributed to It is the kind of gift that Brian Kaminski making this night such a wonembodies the true Spirit of Varsity Head Coach derful success!

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Deb Ethington & However, it takes more than Jim Lindholm one night to make the Food Mark Thompson Sun Prairie Cardinal Pantry work.

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for third offense OWI and jailed. A 44-year-old Madison woman was cited for her third offense of operating while under the influence of intoxicants (OWI) in connection with a Dec. 12 incident in Sun Prairie.

According to Lt. Kevin Konopacki, an officer stopped a vehicle just after 1:46 a.m. near the intersection of West Main and Clarmar Drive. After a field sobriety test was administered, the driver – Lisa Klabacka – received a citation for third

offense OWI, possession of marijuana, open intoxicants in motor vehicle and failure to obey traffic sign. She was jailed on a 12hour hold.

• Cell phone collection program under way. The Sun Prairie Police Department has placed cell phone collection boxes in the lobby at each of its two locations — 300 East Main St. and 2598 West Main St. — for people to recycle their old cell phones.

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safer. More information regarding the program can be obtained by calling the Dane County District Attorney, Victim/Witness, Crime Response Services at (608) 284-6908 during business hours

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And the lobby law, Becker confirms, “only applies to people who get paid.” So he doesn’t have to register.

Now controversy has erupted over the announcement, made soon after his mining committee appearance, that Sullivan was elected to serve on the board of Cliffs Natural Resources, the owner of large iron ore mines in Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The company’s board members last year received compensation of between $173,000 and $225,000.

Bob Seitz, a registered lobbyist for Gogebic Taconite, which had and may still have an interest in opening a $1.5 billion iron mine in northern Wisconsin, accuses Sullivan of wanting to make mining more difficult to kneecap the competition.

“A mine in northern Wisconsin would be a direct, lower-cost competitor to Cliffs’ mines already in place,” Seitz said.

According to Sullivan, federal rules barred revealing his ties

with Cliffs earlier.

But Seitz says he could and should have refrained from testifying.

“To have someone with a significant financial interest in a competing company not disclose that violates the spirit of the law,” Seitz said, speculating that Sullivan’s example could allow others to evade the reporting rules. “All you’d have to do is set up a nonprofit and volunteer for it.”

Creating a sham organization to evade the lobbying law strikes Becker as “a fiction and a fraud” that would be investigated as such. But just having a financial stake in legislation, as is alleged for Sullivan, does not make anyone a paid lobbyist. “I don’t think it violates anything,” Becker said.

Sullivan says he has no stock in Bucyrus, his former company, or any other mining concern, and that his consulting work with various mining interests is all done for free. His role on the Cliffs board, which he’ll start in January, will be his only paid gig, and could affect his role with the mining association:

“That’s a discussion I plan to have with the (WMA) board.”

Some allege that Sullivan’s openness to changes in the mining bill is at odds with the position of the mining association.

Sullivan says that’s not true, and mining association board member Jim Wood backs him up.

“The bill can be better,” Wood said. “That is the position of WMA and Tim Sullivan.”

In fact, Wood hopes Sullivan will stay on as chairman of the mining association board.

Bill Lueders is the Money and Politics Project director at the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism (www.WisconsinWatch.org). The project, a partnership of the Center and MapLight, is supported by the Open Society Institute.

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Spartans spoil historic night

Lady Cards control Craig

Cards bounce back vs. Middleton

By Karl Raymond Sports Editor It's way too early to tell if the Sun Prairie High School girls basketball team will be among those in the chase for the Big Eight Conference championship.

If they play like they did last Friday night who knows what might happen.

The Lady Cardinals put together their second straight impressive home game in declawing the Janesville Craig Cougars, 6045. The victory put Sun Prairie's season and Big Eight Conference record at 3-1. Janesville Craig slipped to 3-2 (4-2 overall).

Janesville Parker (4-0) and Verona (3-0) lead the league standings.

A decisive first quarter in which Sun Prairie outscored Craig, 186, set the tone for the remainder of the game. The closest the Cougars got to the Cardinals was 10 points at the start of the third quarter. But Sun Prairie then went on a 6-0 run to take control of the game for good.

Sun Prairie had six players score points in the first quarter and the Cardinals broke open a 5-3 lead by scoring 12 straight points to build a 17-3 lead with a minute left in the first quarter. The Lady Cards were red-hot in the first quarter, sinking 8 of 10 shots compared to just 2 of 11 for the Cougars.

As pleased as Sun Prairie head coach John Olson was his his team's offense, he was even more ecstatic with his team's defense.

"We definitely played pretty good," said Olson who took it a step further by saying it was his team's best game so far. "I thought when we ran our systems and did what we were supposed to do in the first half, we were getting really good looks at the basket. But our defense set the tone in the first quarter. They are a highscoring team and they attack the basket, too, but our defense really was the difference tonight.

"The defense is what we emphasized the last four days in practice and that is where we had to get better and then let them take you to the offensive end. And

By Karl Raymond & Dan Corcoran Hometown News Group It was a memorable night and yet one the Cardinals would quickly like to forget last Thursday evening when Big Eight Conference boys basketball unbeatens – Sun Prairie and Madison Memorial – battled for the top spot in the league standings.

History was in the making as Nick Fuller eclipsed John Brenegan’s school record of 1,485 points set back in 1989. Fuller, a University of Nebraska recruit, needed just 14 points to overtake Brenegan. He went way beyond that by pouring in 30 points.

But the night belonged to Madison Memorial sophomore Shareef Smith, whose 3-point basket with 10 seconds remaining turned out to be the winning shot in the Spartan’s 75-74 comefrom-behind victory.

The nine-time defending conference champion Spartans, who have lost only nine league games in nine years, improved to 6-0, while Sun Prairie dipped to 4-1.

Not only did Smith nail the game-winning basket, but he also stole the ball with just seconds remaining to secure the win for Madison Memorial. “We gave them way, way too many easy shots,� said Sun Prairie head coach Jeff Boos. “We had some breakdowns in the backside that was disappointing. They hit some threes that got them going a little bit. When we scored, they answered it. It comes down to some situations and I don’t think we particularly took care of some of those situations. “Tough game. Really tough game. We just couldn’t finish it.�

Madison Memorial was playing without senior starting guard Brendan Ortiz, who was sidelined with a sprained right ankle.

Nevertheless, Madison Memorial never quit even when it looked like Sun Prairie was on its way to

victory.

Jester Weah was a monster inside for the Spartans as he scored 27 points with several dunks and putbacks that kept Memorial in the game when Sun Prairie threatened to pull away.

Madison Memorial guards also made key contributions at critical times. “They hit some bombs,� said Boos. “You have to take your hat off to them. They made the plays when they had to make them. We had a couple of opportunities early on and we missed four or five right in the paint area and then it see-sawed and they got some offensive boards. “We had that 10-point stretch, but we weren’t able to keep it where it needed to be. (Jester) Weah hurt us, too. When they missed he was right there to gobble it up. So you have to take their hat off to them, they played well. We just couldn’t break them when we had a pretty good lead.�

Fans and college coaches, including UW associate head coach Greg Gard and a recruiter from the University of Minnesota who were scouting sophomore Nick Noskowiak, saw the Big Eight’s best go at it for the full 32 minutes.

Noskowiak had a superlative first quarter, scoring 10 points including a pair of threes, in leading the Cardinals to a 20-15 lead. JT Ruffin and Fuller each had four points. Weah had six of Memorial’s 15 points.

The inside work of junior Shane Waldon and the outside shooting of Fuller enabled the Cardinals to expand their lead to 43-29 at halftime. Waldon, who had eight points, scored six of those points in the second quarter.

Fuller nailed a three-pointer in the closing minutes of the second quarter to tie Brenegan’s school record and followed up moments later with another three to establish himself as the SPHS record holder.

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Sun Prairie now 3-1

Photo by Peggy Spear

Sun Prairie’s Travis Bouzek (top), beating his Janesville Parker opponent, wrestling at 120 lbs., is currently 9-4 after 8-0, last Tuesday night.

Wrestlers crush Parker The starting weight was at 152 lbs. and Sun Prairie head coach Jim Nelson said that worked to the Cardinals’ advantage. “We wanted to make sure that Janesville Parker did not move away from Jared (Scharenbrock),� he said. “Fortunately, we won the coin flip and they had to report to the table first. They sent out senior Mat Pakes whom Jared Scharenbrock(13-0 ranked 1st according to wiwrestling.com) pinned in :36 after getting out to 4-0 lead. Pakes is Janesville Parker’s best wrestler.�

Forrest Hawkinson (4-4) then extended the Cards’lead to 12-0 with a pin over Stephen Presti in 2:43. At 170 pounds, sophomore James Pontius (6-6) pinned Alex Miller in 4:54 after being up 18-7 to extend the Cards’ lead to 18-0.

It was 24-0 after Wesley Schultz (13-0 ranked 5th in the state by wiwrestling.com) moved up to 182 lbs.and pinned Brandon Fryda in 2:25 after being up 70.

David Pontius (10-3) received a forfeit at 195 pounds to give Sun Prairie a 30-0 lead. Mitch McCloskey (7-6) evened his conference record to 1-1 by pinning junior Scott Vanderhagen at 220 lbs. to increase the lead Photo by Peggy Spear 36-0. “We did not have Jesse Sun Prairie’s 285-pounder, Jesse Mashak, did not compete against Janesville Parker, but entered this Mashak(10-2) in our lineup,� said week with a 10-2 record.

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By Karl Raymond Sports Editor The rivalry between the Sun Prairie and Janesville Parker prep wrestling teams has always

been an intense one. But last Tuesday’s Big Eight Conference match-up was anything but as the Cardinals defeated the visiting Vikings, 52-26.

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BOYS HOCKEY

Verona outskates Cards

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Sun Prairie’s defense (l-r) JT Ruffin (42), Middleton. The Cardinals defeated Middleton Malik Starlin-Merriam (10), Shane Waldon to remain in second place in the Big Eight (32) and Nick Fuller (23) surround a Middleton Conference boys basketball standings. player in last Saturday night’s game at

By Karl Raymond Sports Editor Verona was one of two teams at the top of Steve Hanrahan's list as the favorites to challenge for the Big Eight Conference boys hockey title. The Wildcats gave him every reason to back up his pre-season prognosis by defeating his Sun Prairie team, 4-1, last Friday night at Eagles Nest Ice Arena.

The head coach felt Middleton -- the other team he feels will be a title contender -- and Verona have a lot in common.

"I think they are pretty similar," he said. "Both are good skating teams and both are quality teams. Verona was definitely the better team Friday night. We were outshot, 4116, so as you can see we didn't

put a lot of pressure on their goalie.

"Verona has three good lines and they just kept coming at us and they used their rink to their advantage. We had some good opportunities, but only had 16 shots. They are fast and good physically. They are just a good all-around team. It was a good game for us in the fact we know where we are at right now."

Verona scored a goal in the first period at the 9:22 mark -- the first of two goals by junior forward Harry Seid. The Wildcats then added a pair of goals in the second period at the 9:10 mark and Seid's second goal at the 12:59 mark.

"The first period was a pretty good period," said Hanrahan.

"They scored a goal on a rebound shot with a guy being wide open.

That was the frustrating part.

That took away our momentum.

The second period was the most disappointing of the three."

Verona added a goal to its lead at the 3:22 mark to up its lead to 4-0. Sun Prairie avoided a shutout when Austin Feiler scored at the 8:31 mark. Drew Mikalofsky skated behind the net before firing a pass to Feiler who scored.

Kevin Krueger also received an assist.

"Our guys kept working hard and finally scored," said the head coach, "but it was too little too late."

Hanranhan said Sun Prairie goalie Tony Francois played a respectable game with 36 saves.

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SPORTS TWO

BOYS SWIMMING

Wrestlers crush Parker

Swimmers cruise past Purple Knights

By Tim Neuenschwander Hometown News Group The Sun Prairie boys swimming team wrapped up its second conference win of the campaign, claiming first-place finishes in nine out of 11 events to drop Beloit Memorial 123-47 last Friday in a Big Eight home dual.

Senior Tom Plagge (200-yard individual medley and 500 freestyle) and sophomore Collin Brehmer (200 and 100 freestyle) led the way with a pair of top performances, while the duo also helped relay teams claim first in the 200- and 400-yard freestyle swims.

Senior Konrad Plomedahl also claimed top honors in the 100 butterfly, while sophomore Austin Fish took first place in the 100 breaststroke to lift the Cardinals to a win over the Purple Knights, a team that has habitually been a Big Eight barometer for the squad, head coach Joel Coyne said.

“This was a good test to see where we are in the conference,” he said. “Beloit has been a team that we have closely matched up

against in past seasons. They have some talent and were a good preview of the competition we could see again at conference and sectionals.”

Prior to that conference victory, five different individuals swam to first-place finishes to lead the Cardinals to a 109-61 win over the Holmen-Onalaska co-op last Tuesday in a nonconference home meet.

Plomedahl again claimed the top spot in the 100-yard butterfly for Sun Prairie, while Brehmer bested the field in the 100 freestyle.

Sophomore Caleb Meixner outlasted the competition to take first in the 500 freestyle, while Plagge posted the low time in the 100 backstroke.

Sophomore Jamie Fish rounded out the individual performances with a first in the 100 breaststroke.

He also participated in the Cardinals’ quartet – along with sophomore Austin Fish, senior Matthew Schoenberger and senior Michael Curtain – that claimed first in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

“For a mid-week meet, the team swam very well and I was

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Junior Tyler Paulson does the breaststroke in the 200 medley relay during a recent boys swim meet. pleased with how they went out and raced,” Coyne said. “And our divers did well. Freshman Nicco Baranski and sophomore James Russell were particularly impressive in their first dive meet of the year.”

Those divers had a chance to show off their talents again last Saturday, as the Cardinals’ diving unit took part in the annual West Bend Diving Invitational.

The squad sent a quartet of divers to the invite – including Russell and Baranski, as well as senior Brandon Thielen and freshman Tyler Chlebowski – with Baranski leading the way with a top-20 finish in the

individual competition.

“This was our first championship style dive invite and all four divers did well,” Coyne said. “Sun Prairie’s dive program is still young but in time I believe will become a stronger and stronger part of the program.”

Sun Prairie 123, Beloit Memorial 47 200-yard Medley Relay – A SPHS 1 1:48.36 Jamie Fish, Austin Fish, Konrad Plomedahl, Tim Glennon 27.69 58.59 1:23.46 1:48.36; B SPHS 3 1:57.21 Matthew Schoenberger, Michael Curtin, Austin Albert, Nash Thiry 31.20 1:04.90 1:33.13 1:57.21; C SPHS DQ Will Nelson, Tyler Paulson, Mykel Penn, Joshua Thiry 37.74 1:11.80 1:43.35.

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Nelson. “Malik Bondon (0-1) was our 285 pound wrestler against Janesville Parker.”

Senior Tyler Jelinek caught Bondon to stop the run by Sun Prairie to give Parker its first points at 36-6.

At 103, Michael Roca caught Abe Rossmiller (8-5) in the first period for two takedowns and three near-falls in the first period after Rossmiller came close to scoring.

“Abe came fighting back with scoring two 2-point near-falls in the third period, but lost7-6,” said Nelson.

Phil Berge (5-2) won with a pin over Tristan Grams in 1:21 at 113 lbs. At 120 lbs., Travis Bouzek (9-4 ranked 8th in the state according to wiwrestling.com). continued the run by defeating Janesville Parker’s Dylan Seiner 8-0 to give Sun Prairie a 46-9 lead.

At 126, Jordan Johnson (4-8) was out ill, giving Parker’s Tyler Thornton a forfeit. At 132 lbs., Gage Burdick won with a pin in 4:55 over Chuexeng Vang (4-9).

Zach Redieske won 16-0 with a technical fall over Trent Zweifel (3-9) at 138 lbs. to make the score 46-26 in favor of Sun

Prairie. The last match of the night (145 lbs.) had Cody Pastorius (5-2) register a pin in 3:47 over senior Julio Sanchez.

“We won some toss-up matches that we needed to win,” said Nelson. “Also, the eight pins we registered were strongly needed.”

Sun Prairie improved to 2-0 in Big Eight duals.

Sun Prairie’s junior varsity won 26-17 over Janesville Parker.

Registering pins were Nick Vang in 2:59, Joey Sveda 1:03, Ryan Graeve :59. Registering two major decision wins Nick Vang won 9-0 and Skylar Bennesh 123 with two major decision wins.

Sun Prairie will travel to Hartland Arrowhead this Thursday, for a non-conference match.

Card skaters (Continued from front page)

the head coach. "Forty-one shots is way too many. We would like to see that number between 2025."

The Cardinals traveled to Janesville on Tuesday and will then host Madison Memorial this Thursday (7 p.m.) at the Sun Prairie Ice Arena. The week concludes with a road trip to Onalaska this Saturday (3 p.m.).

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Lady Cards control Craig Cougars (Continued from front page)

we really did much better. We still had 10 turnovers in the first half, but when we came into the locker room (at halftime) we talked about the word that was on the board before the game and that word was composure.

"Don't let their press cause a problem. Don't let it get into your heads. We worked on breaking that press all week in practice and when we did it right it was a thing of beauty."

After opening up an 18-6 first quarter lead, Sun Prairie opened the second quarter by scoring the first six points. It took Craig nearly two minutes to add to its total. The Cardinals pulled away to a 30-13 advantage with 2-1/2 minutes left in the first half.

The Cougars, however, went on a 5-0 run to cut the deficit to 30-

18 at intermission.

Marquette University recruit, McKayla Yentz, who had 10 points in the first half en route to a game-high 25, was unstoppable in the third quarter as she scored nine points as Sun Prairie outscored the Cougars, 13-10.

The Cardinals led 43-28 after three quarters and kept a safe distance from Craig throughout the final quarter.

Despite a comfortable lead for most of the game, Olson was still a bit nervous going into halftime.

"I was concerned when they got back to 12 at halftime," he said.

"I wanted it to go for 16 to 20, not 16 to 12. They know that and when we got into the locker room we discussed it and they really responded. They were determined they were not going to let something bad happen and they

did not.

"Again, it started with the defense. They (Craig) are a good shooting team and they can bomb it from outside. They can fire shots up. And the other concern I had was rebounding . . . boxing out and not letting them get easy baskets."

Yentz drew Olson's praise for again leading the Cardinals' offense even though he was unaware of her point total.

"That's great," he said. "She comes in every night and hopefully she is going to get that. It's because she is working hard and because the team is getting her the ball. It's an unselfish situation where she is letting it come to her and when it comes she is taking advantage of it instead of forcing things.

“So it's really nice to see everyone working together.

Everybody played a role tonight."

It was the first time since Olson took over the head coaching job three years ago that he has beaten Janesville Craig.

"It was the first time we beat (Madison) West this year and now we've beaten Craig for the first time since I started coaching," said Olson. "So we're climbing the ladder, so to speak, and that's important for the confidence builder for the girls."

Besides Yentz's 25 points, Jenna Conom added eight points, Nicole Hoffmann seven, Kestra Peterson six, Bailey Huser five, Kamry Gipson three and April Hommerding, Monica Miggins and Megan Hartnett two apiece.

Sun Prairie travels to Madison La Follette this Thursday night before hosting Madison Memorial this Saturday night. Both games start at 7:30 p.m.

Cards bounce back from Spartan setback (Continued from front page)

Junior guard Reggie Roemer had eight points to lead Memorial in the second quarter.

Weah took control in the third quarter. He started with a dunk and finished the third quarter with 17 points as the Spartans reduced the Cardinals’ lead to 57-52.

Junior Craig Evans came off the bench to keep Sun Prairie in front by scoring eight points.

Through the first five minutes of the final quarter, Fuller did all of Sun Prairie’s scoring with 10 points givng the Cards had a 6761 edge.

But Julian Walters fired in back-to-back threes to tie the game at 67 with 3:33 left.

Noskowiak answered with a three, but Andrew Walls countered with a three to again tie the game with 2-1/2 minutes remaining.

A basket by Noskowiak and a pair of free throws by Fuller put Sun Prairie back in front, 7470, with 26.3 seconds left.

Walters scored with 19.7 seconds to cut the Cards’ lead to 74-72. Sun Prairie then missed the front end of a bonus free throw with 17.7 seconds left, leading up to Smith’s gamewinning three with 10 seconds showing.

Fuller, one of four Sun Prairie players to score 1,000 points or more, finished his milestone night with 30 points, while Noskowiak had 21 points and Waldon and Evans followed with

eight points apiece.

Boos said his team’s defense was not what it had been in previous games.

“I’m disappointed about that part,” he said. “It’s the things we talk about and work on and then getting it done. I’ve been on it (defense) since day one. We’ve got to learn to dig in and get a stop here and there and we weren’t able to. That’s probably what it boils down to -- we didn’t get the stop when we needed to.”

Cards bounce back Coming off the bitter loss to Madison Memorial, Sun Prairie had an equally difficult task when it traveled to Middleton Saturday night.

This time, however, Sun Prairie found itself on the winning side of the scoreboard, as it took down Middleton 63-48, in a game much closer than the 15 point margin of victory would indicate.

From the outset, it was obvious why the two teams are heated rivals, as the first drive to the basket by Fuller only 30 seconds in resulted in a foul – and eventually two made free throws.

The rest of the first quarter, and game for that matter, were much of the same, as the teams combined for a total of 56 free-throw attempts with each squad having to deal with its fair share of foul trouble.

Sun Prairie ended the first quarter with a 14-10 lead after a layup and two free-throws by Noskowiak, a mini four-point run after Middleton had tied the

game at 10 with a three point basket by Kenji Passini.

During the second quarter of play, both teams heated up from the field, including Fuller, who had 13 of his game-high 29 during the period. Fuller drove for a layup while being fouled at the 4:32 mark of the quarter, and converted the three-point play with the free-throw to push Sun Prairie’s lead to 21-16. Middleton then went on a nine point run to take the lead at 25-21, but Fuller answered with 10 points – he had 21 in the half – to help Sun Prairie to go on a run of its own, as it took a 33-28 lead into the locker room.

The Sun Prairie run was capped off when Fuller found himself with a rebound under the basket with time winding down, and he put the ball home just as buzzer sounded ending the first half.

Using the momentum from the buzzer-beater, Sun Prairie continued its run into the second half, and when totaled, the 20-3 run was ultimately the deciding factor in a game that was otherwise close.

The highlight of the night came in the third quarter when Donnel Thompson snatched a Middleton pass out of the air, and after running down the right sideline he dished off to Fuller on the left block for an easy layup.

After the game, Boos talked about the run helped his team to pull away and eventually secure the victory.

“I think we forced some

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Ross Bussan was the top bowler last week at Prairie Lanes as he finished with an 803 super national series. Chris Smith was the top women bowler with a 655 national honor count.

Junior Bowling

THURSDAY MITES: Elijah Kufalk 207, Christian Mattson 189, Cole Annen 184, Ethan Roussel 169, Jameson McCarten 164, Bryce Jones 163, John Kelly 153, William Renk 152, Michael Garstka 150, Katie Renk 142 THURSDAY PREPS: Carter Krachey 358, Austyn Lynch 330, Ethan Flood 298, Daniel Wendt 235, Mason Kalscheuer 220, Jensen Est 215, Matthew Anderson 214, Jacob Myhre 208, Louden Kemp 197, Jerik Fleury 154Brooke Bandli 218, Madison Cox 151 THURSDAY JUNIORS: Jeromey Hodsdon 695 (227-226-242), Joey Reindl 622, Kyle Kadrmas 620, Garrett Moran 579, Quinn Sheehy 544, Austin Stieren 529, Justin Gregorich 483, Austin Nelson 417, Jakob Hoffman 402Autumn Nelson 404, Allison Powers 400, Caitlin Powers 338, Brooke Ossowski 334, Jordan Kress 333 THURSDAY MAJORS: Joey Buchwald 716 (243-239-234), Braxton Miller 714 (234-244-236), Austin Powers 707 (257-236-214), Tyler Sheehy 647, Vinny Stewart 642, Kasey Bickett 631 Brittany Jazdzewski 602 (170-189243), Devan Andruss 534, Taylor LaVine 534 SATURDAY MITES: Isabella Rodreguez-Toro 99, Timothy Meronek 93, Steven Sewell 92, Aleea Filsinger 87, Jacob Hamen 56 SATURDAY PREPS: Jacob Meyer 304, Michael Powley 294, Owen Hamen 293, Dominic Lynch 275, Jensen Est

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Prairie Lanes BYBT results: Boys Scratch: 1st-Vinny Stewart, 6Dakota Viken, 9-Matt Skowronski, 12Braxton Miller, 17-Kasey Bickett, 18Kyle Erickson, 19-Tyler Sheehy Girls Scratch: 3rd-Alexandria Barman, 5th-Grace Geiser, 9-Taylor LaVine, 11Whitney Sands, 12-Kiley Mulcahy, 13Katelyn Meyer, 14-Rissa Cox Boys Handicap: 2nd-Jacob Bauer, 14Tyler Gates, 16-Mason Schellin, 17Quinn Sheehy Girls Handicap: 6-Devan Andruss, 9Hannah Yelk, 11-Samantha Ehrler, 12Brittany Jazdzewski, 17-Allison Dempski

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The 6th grade Sun Prairie boys basketball team won the tournament last weekend in Monona. Team members include: Front row (l-r): Brendan Wherley, Brevin Jegerlehner, Will DeNoyer, Rajai Williams. Middle row (l-r): Alex Voigt, Cooper Nelson, Brock Voigt, Nick Lutes, Coby Rauls. Last row (l-r): Coaches Mark Voigt and Brad DeNoyer. Missing: Alex Lawrence

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The Sun Prairie girls 4th grade Tri-County basketball team took 1st place in their division, going 12-0 and outscoring opponents, 222-105. Pictured are: Front Row - Danielle Wilken, Casey Cole, Dani Thompson, Emily Mickelson. Top Row - Coach Jason Crosby, Coach Dennis Wilken, Brooke Crosby, Lorna Svendsen, Hailey Rademacher, Kayla Ayres, Amya Bliss-Perdue.

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Sun Prairie Youth Hockey Sun Prairie PeeWee C - 2 vs. Jr. Fury U14 – 6. Goals: Cade Macmiller, Cade Watters. Assists: Cade Watters, Ethan Churchill, Roger Schoenike. Goalie: Jordan Witt (38 saves) Sun Prairie PeeWee C - 9 vs.

Polar Caps PeeWee C – 5. Goals: Ethan Churchill 4 (hat trick), Tristan Mack, Cade Watters 3 (hat trick), Codey Patterson. Assists: Cade Macmiller 3 (play maker), Justin Baillod 2, Codey Patterson, Ethan Churchill. Goalie: Jordan Witt (14 saves).

Sun Prairie Squirt A 9 - vs.

Appleton 2 . Goals: Tyler Carpiaux (2), Dillon Schmidt (2), Carter Watters (3 - Hat Trick), Spencer Wessel, Jake Rauls Assists: Jake Rauls, Nathan Walker, Carter Watters, Spencer

Wessel (2), Dillon Schmidt . Goalie: Drew Gilbertson - 8 saves Sun Prairie Squirt A 6 - vs.

Middleton 0. Goals: Cody Menzel (2), Tyler Carpiaux, Carter Watters (2), Alex Weber. Assists: Tyler Carpiaux (1), Dominic Mariani, Alex Weber, Tanner Scherer, Spencer Wessel, Goalie: Drew Gilbertson - 15 saves Sun Prairie Squirt A 1 - vs.

Houghton, MI 3. Goal: Nathan Walker. Goalie: Drew Gilbertson 12 saves Sun Prairie Squirt A 1 - Shaw 3.Goal: Tyler Carpiaux. Assist: Cody Menzel. Goalie: Drew Gilbertson - 11 saves.

Sun Prairie PeeWee B 4 vs. Ice Spirit U14 1. Goals: Jacob Rosin, Tyler Chitwood, Ryan Traut, Ryan Batterman. Assists: Dylan Robinson

(2), Ryan Batterman, Owen Burke.

Goalie: Cody Neises (22 saves).

Sun Prairie PeeWee B 1 vs.

Middleton PeeWee B 3. Goals: Tyler Chitwood. Assists: Christopher Rowles. Goalie: Cody Neises (19 saves).

Sun Prairie Squirt B (2) vs.

McFarland Squirt B (2). Goals: Davis Hamilton & Jake Veldkamp.

Goalie Dashle Maughan 13 saves.

Sun Prairie Bantam B (4), Arrowhead Bantam B (3). Goalie: Eric Blumer (22 saves) Sun Prairie Bantam B (8), Stoughton Bantam A(1). Goalie: Eric Blumer (14 saves) Sun Prairie High School 2 (1)– Verona JV (1). Goals: Noah Frassetto.

Assists: Thomas Loos. Goalie: Jake Thornton (13 saves)

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Madison Memorial 7 p.m.

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Cougars’ win streak at five

By Tim Neuenschwander Hometown News Group The Sun Prairie girls hockey co-op scored three-straight goals in the second period that proved to be the difference-makers as the Cap City Cougars rode the surge to a 6-3 win over the Rock County Fury last Tuesday in a Badger Conference home game.

The Cougars (6-4 overall; 40 in conference) seized an early 10 lead behind a power-play goal from Lily Klapper before the visiting Fury tied it up about 2 minutes later and dealt the home team a setback just as the period came to a close.

During a play in front of the Beloit co-op’s net, freshman Mackenzie Birkrem, of Sun Prairie, was taken down by an opposing player and hit the ice hard, suffering a likely concussion that stopped the game and dealt the Cougars an emotional blow in the midst of a close conference game, head coach Mike Johnson said.

Despite that adversity, Cap City responded, getting a goal from junior forward Sarah Miller (Sun Prairie) to reclaim the lead, with Alexis Peterson (Waunakee) and Klapper adding scores within a 3-minute span to put the Cougars

in control with a 4-1 lead.

“We lost Mackenzie and that was kind of scary. You never quite know how the kids are going to react after that,” Johnson said. “But it was big that the girls responded the way they did.

They were able to regain their focus and go out and take care of business, and that was good to see.”

Though Rock County cut into the lead just a minute later to make it 4-2 coming out of the second period, Peterson tacked on her second goal to start the third and senior forward Michaela Johnson, of Waunakee, netted a power-play tally late in the game to ice the win for Cap City.

Junior goalie Sarah Fuerstenberg stopped 19 shots to secure the win, which sets up a showdown of the last remaining undefeated teams in the Badger when Cap City hosts the Stoughton co-op this week in a game that will likely have conference title implications.

“You have to get the conference wins, and overall this was a good win. They definitely made us work for it and it was a dog fight all the way,” Johnson said. “But we have Stoughton coming up

next and they could be the best team in the conference. I know they’re gunning for us and hopefully we’ll be ready for them.”

Following that win, Cap City overcame an early deficit and scored the game-winner in the final period to take a 2-1 win over Northland Pines last Saturday in a home nonconference game.

After falling behind 1-0 in the first period, the Cougars fired back on a goal from Cassie Smith, of DeForest, who capitalized on a break-away opportunity to tie the score at 1-all midway through the second period.

Taylor Behnke, of Sun Prairie, provided the game-winner early in the third, blasting a slap shot from the blue line past the defense for a power-play goal that gave the Cougars their fifth-straight win.

“Northland Pines is always a tough team and they play really good team defense, so this was a good nonconference battle for us,” Johnson said. “We started out a little slow, but we kind of got better as the game wore on and had a really good second period and played solid in the third.”

Sophomore goaltender Dani Deltgen (DeForest) turned away 23 shots to record the win.

Club bowlers miss opportunities Sun Prairie bowled well Monday night but some inconsistencies and a much improved Waunakee team led to a five-five split. The Cardinal and White again led the league in scoring but only by 10 pins over Waunakee. Sun Prairie shot 1897 to Waunakee’s 1887 an average of 211 to 210.

Missed opportunities were the name of the game. Missed spares led to missed opportunities against Waunakee costing the Cards a couple of games. With the top two teams Marshall/Waterloo and Cambridge splitting, the Cards failed to pick up any ground on the front runners.

Waunakee fired an impressive 259 to SP’s 193 in the first game. SP missed a single pin spare which set the tone and the Cards were unable to get the important momentum. In game two, SP again missed a makeable spare but they were able to overcome this time, winning 203 to 179.

Three spits and a missed spare

gave Waunakee a 159 to 173 win in game three. “This inconsistent bowling has been costing us games that we should be winning” said coach John Breunig “We bowl well most of the time and great some of the time but we need to be more consistent so we don’t give-a-way these games” “We just need to eliminate the mistakes and avoid these low games” added Breunig Three of the next four games is just what the coach was talking about as the boys won game four 239-223. In game five a missed spare in the first and then eleven in a row led to a 278-211 win. The Cards then lost game six with two opens for 167 to a 202 before winning game seven with a 246 to Waunakee’s 201. In the final two games Waunakee took the momentum back winning 214-227 and 196-231.

Waunakee won five of the nine games but the ten pin advantage in the total gave the Cards the five-

five split.

Nick Scott continues to bowl well leading the team with 15 strikes and 3 spares in 18 shots for a league high 100% fill percentage. Tyler Sheehy(8-9-1) 94% and Vi n n y Stewart(7-9-2) and Cory Sempf(133-2) both finished with 89% fill.

JV Red won 10 against Waunakee II averaging a season high 195 in the win. Led by Zach Est(8-5-2), Quinn Sheehy(11-2-2) and Beau Blum(7-6-2) all with 87% fill and Joey Reindl(10-2-3) 80% fill, the junior Cards had a excellent night overall. Red shot games of 199, 155, 208, 173, 244, 194, 212, 200 and 172 for a total of 1754 to Waunakee’s 1013 and the 10-0 win.

JV White won 8 of 10 from Monona Grove, White was able to win 7 of 9 games with 118, 169, 150, 151, 152, 151 and 182. Missed spares cost White two wins with 122 and 115.

Jeromy Hosdon led White with 12 strikes, 4 spares in 18 attempts.

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December 20, 2012 The Star Section 2, Page 4

Huemmer makes impact for UW-O champs

SPHS graduate role player for Titans

Betsy Butler photo

Zach Fairchild (front row - middle) accepted a baseball scholarship to Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Front row: Nick Fairchild, Zach Fairchild, Leslie Fairchild. Back row: Mike Cullen, SPHS baseball head coach Rob Hamilton, assistant coach Peter Gumina.

By Greg Bates Special to The Star When Cody Huemmer went off to play football at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, his plan was to be a tight end. Early in his sophomore season -- one year removed from earning playing time on special teams -- the Titans’ coaching staff had a different idea for Huemmer.

UW-Oshkosh had three solid defensive linemen on its roster but not a lot of depth. Two days into spring practice in 2012, Titans head coach Pat Cerroni approached Huemmer and posed a question.

“I said, ‘Do you want to be a fourth-string tight end or do you want to come over and put some time in at defensive end and you’ll actually get on the field?’”

After playing linebacker at Sun Prairie during his senior year in 2010, Huemmer knew he’d be able to fit in nicely to UWOshkosh’s defensive scheme and he immediately made the position

switch.

“I told coach, ‘Whatever I’ve got to do for the team,’” Huemmer said.

“I didn’t think I was going to like D-line, but it wasn’t long and I was in love with it.”

Even though Huemmer didn’t start a game this season in UWOshkosh’s 3-4 base defense, he had a breakout year and helped the Titans to a 13-1 record and advance to the Division III national semifinals, which is the farthest the program has ever gotten.

Cerroni was confident Huemmer would make a smooth transition to the defensive side of the ball.

“Everybody knew he was that type of kid. He just wants to hit people,” Cerroni said. “When you’ve got someone like that who’s that aggressive, they’re going to play a lot.”

“I worked my butt off over the offseason and just put a lot of time in,” Huemmer said. “I just worked

Swimmers sink Beloit (Continued from page 2)

Betsy Butler photo

Katelyn Huemmer (front row - middle) accepted a softball scholarship from the UW - Green Bay (Division 1). Front row: Connie Huemmer, Katelyn Huemmer Paul Huemmer. Back row: Cindy Meckl, Tim Osterday ( (Coaches of Wisconsin Firebirds travel team), SPHS girls softball coach Jamie Olson.

Brehmer 1:57.17 26.80 56.80 1:27.57 1:57.17; 2 Glennon 2:00.03 27.61 58.29 1:29.18 2:00.03; 3 Alexander Yeung 2:01.44 28.12 58.59 1:29.65 2:01.44.

200-yard Individual Medley – SPHS 1 Tom Plagge 2:06.51 27.95 1:00.66 1:37.58 2:06.57; 2. A Fish 2:13.43 30.32 1:05.14 1:42.77 2:13.43; 4 Sean Potter 2:28.01 32.67 1:10.30 1:55.86 2:28.01.

50-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 2 Plomedahl 23.77; 3 Albert 24.85; 4 N. Thiry 25.10.

100-Yard Butterfly – SPHS 1 Plomedahl 57.36 27.05 57.36; 2 Caleb Meixner 58.56 28.13 58.56; 3 Albert 1:02.58 29.35 1:02.58.

100-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 1 Brehmer 51.24 24.72 51.24; 2 J. Fish 51.80 24.34 51.80; 3 N. Thiry 56.51 26.83 56.51.

500-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 1 T. Plagge 4:55.56 27.07 56.98 1:26.84 1:57.01 2:27.23 2:57.24 3:27.38 3:56.97 4:26.69 4:55.46; 2 Glennon 5:28.43 29.52 1:01.59 1:34.83 2:08.91 2:42.83 3:17.03 3:50.99 4:23.81 4:56.56 5:28.43; 3 Yeung 5:33.82 30.53 1:02.49 1:36.24 2:09.67 2:43.99 3:17.35 3:51.67 4:25.76 5:00.10 5:33.82.

200-Yard Freestyle Relay – A SPHS 1 1:34.99 Brehmer, C. Meixner, J. Fish, T. Plagge 24.50 47.91 1:11.12 1:34.99; B SPHS 3 1:42.02 N. Thiry, J. Thiry, Potter, Yeung 25.43 50.70 1:16.63 1:42.02; C SPHS 5 1:48.19 Curtin, L. Marshall, Collyn Kulow, Jake Wiedmeyer 26.17 55.09 1:22.55 1:48.19.

100-Yard Backstroke – SPHS 2 C. Meixner 59.12 29.03 59.12; 3 J. Fish 1:02.84 29.89 1:02.84; 5 Potter 1:09.31

Sun Prairie receives sportsmanship awards in football, volleyball Betsy Butler photo

Kristen Hoppman (front row - middle) accepted a softball scholarship to Eastern Illinois University (Division 1). Front row: Carrie Hoppman, Kristen Hoppman, Jeff Hoppman. Back row: Jim McClowry, SPHS athletic director, Cindy Meckl & Tim Osterday (Coaches of Wisconsin Firebirds travel team), Jamie Olson, SPHS softball coach.

The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, in cooperation with Rural Mutual Insurance Company, has selected the team Sportsmanship Award winners for the 2012 Fall State Championships.

Sun Prairie was one of six schools receiving honorable mention in football and also in volleyball.

33.20 1:09.31.

100-Yard Breaststroke – SPHS 1 A. Fish 1:07.45 32.14 1:07.45; 3 Paulson 1:15.12 35.18 1:15.12; 5 Curtin 1:17.70 36.10 1:17.70.

400-Yard Freestyle Relay – A SPHS 1 3:29.66 T. Plagge, C. Meixner, Brehmer, Plomedahl 24.60 51.36 1:16.33 1:44.09 2:09.18 2:37.08 3:01.19 3:29.46; B SPHS 2 3:39.46 Glennon, Albert, A. Fish, Yeung 26.12 54.62 1:20.34 1:48.42 2:14.97 2:44.89 3:11.21 3:39.46; C SPHS 5 4:03.61 Potter, M. Schoenberger, L. Meixner, Paulson 28.70 59.20 1:26.67 1:57.77 2:28.37 3:04.83 3:32.15 4:03.61.

Sun Prairie 109, Holmen 61 200-Yard Medley Relay – B SPHS 2 1:55.11 Wiedmeyer, A. Fish, L. Meixner, Plomedahl; C SPHS 3 1:55.35 C. Meixner, Paulson, J. Fish, Kulow; A SPHS 4 2:00.70 M. Schoenberger, Potter, Brehmer, Glennon.

200-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 2 C. Meixner 1:54.83; 3 Plomedahl 1:59.91; 5 L. Meixner 2:26.03.

200-Yard Individual Medley – SPHS 1 Brehmer 2:14.25; 2 Yeung 2:18.47; 3 Albert 2:20.06.

50-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 2 T. Plagge 23.96; 3 Glennon 25.32; 6 Kulow 28.85.

100-Yard Butterfly – SPHS 1 Plomedahl 58.76; 2 J. Fish 59.18; 3 Albert 1:02.25.

100-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 1 Brehmer 52.36; 3 A. Fish 56.30; 5 Potter 58.28.

500-Yard Freestyle – SPHS 1 C. Meixner 5:12.49; 2 Yeung 5:34.37; 3 N. Thiry 5:41.59.

200-Yard Freestyle Relay – C SPHS 1 1:41.43 J. Fish, A. Fish, M. Schoenberger, Curtin; A SPHS 3 1:42.01 N. Thiry, Kulow, Plomedahl, Yeung; B SPHS 4 1:49.40 T. Plagge, Joseph Plagge, Albert, Michael Katz.

100-Yard Backstroke – SPHS 1 T. Plagge 1:01.89; 2 A. Fish 1:02.79; 4 Potter 1:08.70.

100-Yard Breaststroke – SPHS 1 J. Fish 1:08.44; 3 Glennon 1:11.83; 4 Paulson 1:19.09.

400-Yard Freestyle Relay – C SPHS 2 3:47.07 T. Plagge, Yeung, Wiedmeyer, N. Thiry; A SPHS 3 3:49.34 L. Meixner, C. Meixner, Albert, Glennon; B SPHS 5 4:04.53 Nelson, Paulson, Curtin, Brehmer.

Cody Huemmer 40 hours a week and then go work out after and I went into the season really in shape.”

Huemmer played in all 14 of his team’s games, registering 5.5 sacks, which was third on the team, and 32 tackles, eight of which were for loss of yards.

Not bad for a player who only got onto the field primarily on thirddown and passing situations.

Huemmer -- who played about 15 to 20 snaps per game, substituting in for all-conference defensive end Andrew Thompson -- credits his defensive line coach and his dedication in the film room for being successful.

“It really just came down to me over the course of the week just really studying the tackle and the guard,” Huemmer said. “I knew my role was this season to get to the quarterback.”

Huemmer had his best game of the season in Week 4, recording two sacks against UW-River Falls. He also logged 2.5 sacks in two games vs. UW-La Crosse.

“He’s definitely a change up for us as far as the speed in which he possesses,” Cerroni said.

Speed is definitely what makes Huemmer stand out. At a slim 220

pounds for a defensive lineman, Huemmer has the ability to quickly get around an offensive tackle.

“Going against St. Thomas in the playoff game, the guy was 67, 320, so it’s not the easiest thing. But I think it actually works out better for me because I can use my speed instead of just going side-to-side I can just go right around him or shoot the gap,” Huemmer said.

Heading into next season, Cerroni has already penciled in Huemmer as the starting right defensive end. Getting the starting nod and having to play in running situations will be a change for Huemmer. He’s hoping to add 10 to 20 pounds during the offseason to better prepare himself to take on blocks. However, he wants to retain his biggest asset, his speed.

Cerroni believes Huemmer will be a force in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference the next two seasons.

“His production will increase, because his snaps will increase,” Cerroni said. “That’s really what you look for is production. When a kid plays 30 snaps a game, how many times is he making an impact? In his position, if he’s up to five to eight plays a game he’s making an impact, whether it’s a sack, a knock down, a tackle for a loss, that’s productivity in our minds. And he’s that type of kid. He has the ability to produce and that’s why we’re going to look to him big time in the future.”

Huemmer is also expecting to put up even better numbers next season.

“I’ve got to have a good offseason, stay in condition and it will all just fall into place from there,” Huemmer said.

Submitted photo

The Sun Prairie 5th grade boys won the Oshkosh North Hoops Club Spartan Shootout Basketball Tournament last weekend beating Kimberly, Kaukauna and Appleton West. Pictured left to right bottom row: Colin Schaefer, Carter Amundson, Cole Amundson, Carson Fluno, Sam Karner; back row: Jalen Johnson, Tramale Robinson, Ty Schaefer (ball boy), Joe Hauser, Caden Fritz; missing from photo: Donovan Moore

Sun Prairie softball clinic

Submitted photo

Tessa Lindner (front row - middle) recently signed a national letter of intent to swim at Seton Hall University next fall. Front row (l-r) – Julie Lindner, Tessa Lindner, Steve Lindner. Back Row – Corrie Becker (SPHS JV Swim Coach), Brett Wilson (DeForest Aquatic Club – DFAC - Head Coach and USA Swim WI Coach of the Year 2010, 2011). Not pictured – Nancy Harms (SPHS Varsity Swim Coach), and the late Lynn Stickels (Madison East YMCA Octopi – MEYO – Head Coach). For more on Tessa Lindner go the The Star ’s website sunprairiestaronline.com

A Sun Prairie softball clinic for grades 3-8 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 12 at Patrick Marsh Middle School. The clinic will focus on hitting, field, throwing, agility, speed and core.

The instructors are Roanna Brazier, who has over 21 years of coaching experience, including 15 years at Division 1 and is currently owner/operator of On the Rise Fastpitch; and Kevyn Feiner, who is a 2005 SPHS graduate and has seven years of professional baseball experience and is a certified speed/agility specialist.

Grades 3-4 meet 8-10 am ($50); Grades 5-6 meet 10:30 am – 1 pm ($60); and Grades 78 meet 1:30 – 4 pm ($60).

To register contact SPHS softball coach Jamie Olson at 834-7744 or her email: jlolson@spasd.k12.wi.us.

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Church Corner Dec. 20, 2012 ASSEMBLY OF GOD LIVING HOPE FELLOWSHIP 411 N. Thompson, across from Prairie View Middle School livinghope@lhf-sp.org www.lhf-sp.org 837-9500 Pastor: Tom Edwards Youth Leaders: Aubrey and Jon Edwards alienyouth@lhf-sp.org SERVICE SCHEDULE Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m.

Nursery and Childrens Church (ages 3-11) available during service.

KIDS ROCK Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

BAPTIST

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH “Bringing the Son to Sun Prairie.”

• Independent • Fundamental 304 Woodward Dr., Sun Prairie 837-1000 Pastor, Rick Bloom Sunday: Graded Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Fellowship, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:45 a.m.; evening worship, 6 p.m.

Nursery for all services.

Wednesday: 6:15 -7:45 p.m., AWANA -- preschool to sixth grade; prayer and Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; Teen Chapel, 7:30 p.m.

CATHOLIC SACRED HEARTS CATHOLIC CHURCH 221 Columbus St., Sun Prairie www.sacred-hearts.org 837-7381 Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt Pastor Fr. John Silva Associate Pastor Sister Ann Raymond Gasser, Pastoral Associate Mass Schedule: Sunday: 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m.

Monday-Friday: Please call the parish office for Mass times.

Saturday: 5 p.m. Mass Reconciliation Schedule: Saturday: 9:30-10 a.m.

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT CATHOLIC CHURCH 2420 St. Albert Drive, Sun Prairie Parish office: 837-3798 Msgr. Terrence L. Connors, Pastor 837-3398 www.saintalberts.org Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Mass Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Thursday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Friday: 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday: 4 p.m. Mass Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Mass COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION CHURCH “Seeing lives transformed, becoming more like Jesus” 2340 Manley Drive 837-4299 Ken Steele, Pastor Wednesday: Nightly prayer, 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m., worship, exciting music, drama, video and relevant teaching.

Nursery and children’s program up to sixth grade during worship.

Personal Growth Opportunities: Ladies’ Bible Study, men’s fellowship personal development, children’s activities, community support.

Our web site: www.transformationchurch.tv

3416 Swansee Ridge, Sun Prairie (608) 837-3308 • Father Mike Tess Worship services: Saturday: 5 p.m Sunday: 8 a.m.

Rite I; 10 a.m. - Rite II (Sunday school and nursery available.)

Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

Healing service w/Eucharist; LUTHERAN BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod Come and See . . . Go and Tell 300 Broadway Drive, Sun Prairie 837-7446 www.bethlehemlc.org E-mail: bethlehem@bethlehemlc.org Rev. Charlie Brandt, Senior Pastor Rev. Steve Vera, Associate Pastor Sunday Services 8 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 9:15 a.m. Sunday School/ Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship (Sanctuary) 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship (Fellowship Hall) Monday Service 6:30 p.m. Worship A Stephen Ministry Congregation “Handicapped accessible” “Come unto me, all you that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Mark 11:28 BRISTOL LUTHERAN CHURCH The Evangelical Lutheran Church In America 6835 Hwy. N (Bristol Street) (2.5 miles north of Sun Prairie) Handicap accessible secretary@bristollutheran.org Rev. Rick Reiten Worship schedule Sunday -- 9 a.m.

Fellowship -- 10 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:15 a.m.

(During the school year) Staffed nursery is available “Inspired by the Gospel, we love and serve all creation through our Christ-centered community.”

Open House The Live Nativity, Music and Treats Saturday, Dec. 15 from 2-6 p.m.

Children’s Christmas Program Sunday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.

The Live Nativity Sunday, Dec. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 24, 6-8 p.m.

Christmas Eve Worship Monday, Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

BURKE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 5720 Portage Road, Madison 244-8486 e-mail: burkelutheran@att.net www.burkelutheran.org Oct. - April Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Sunday School offered at 9:45 a.m.

Services are a blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, with 8:30 being more traditional and 10 a.m. more contemporary.

Fellowship between services.

Staffed nursery Christmas Eve Services: 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 30 Worship: 9 a.m.

LIVING WATER 3075 Prospect Drive Sun Prairie, Wis. Jon Gerdts, Senior Pastor Telephone: 608-834-9899 questions@livingwaterflows.com www.livingwaterflows.com Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.

Children’s Ministry and nursery care provided at both services Jr. and Sr. Hi Youth meet on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

AWANA meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Please check our website for other weekly activities “Relationships are everything.”

PRAIRIE CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH “...helping people believe.”

6484 N. Bird St., Sun Prairie 608-825-2876 www.prairiecreekchurch.org E-mail: prairiecreekchurch@att.net David Rostad, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10 a.m.

OUR SAVIOR’S LUTHERAN “A Prairie Christmas” - Sunday, CHURCH Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.

(ELCA) A Celebration of the Birth of 550 Lincoln Drive, Sun Prairie Christ One block north of Kidzone Children’s Ministry Windsor Street Infant through 5th grade (Hwy. 19) at Paul Street programming Phone: 837-3111 Open Prayer and Praise www.oslc-elca.org Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m.

Pastors: Men’s Ministry - Second Saturday Rev. David Berggren and of the month, 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Julie Krahn Fellowship Luncheon - Monthly Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. worship.

Noon Luncheon Sundays: 8 & 10:30 a.m. worship.

Fellowship between services, EPISCOPAL nursery provided.

Sunday school, 9:15 and 10:30 GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL a.m.

CHURCH (Intersection of Hwy. 19 and PEACE EVANGELICAL Cty. C) LUTHERAN CHURCH &

SCHOOL (WELS) “Building to share Christ” 232 Windsor St., Sun Prairie Church Phone: 837-5346 School Phone: 834-1200 Church Email: church.office@peacewels.org School Email: school.office@peacewels.org “Lambs of Peace” Preschool (Ages 3 & 4) Lutheran Elementary School (Grade K-8) Luke C. Werre, Associate Pastor Gregory Lyon, Associate Pastor Kyle Raymond, Principal Sundays: Winter worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Summer worship: 8 and 9:30 a.m.

Mondays: All year worship: 6:30 p.m.

Guests are always welcome!

Childcare provided.

Guests and friends welcome at all events.

UNITED METHODIST SUN PRAIRIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 702 North St., Sun Prairie 837-5554 Saturday worship: 5 p.m. contemporary worhip Saturday Church School: 5:15 p.m.

Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. traditional worship Sunday Church School: 9:45 a.m.

Childcare provided during all

Sunday worship: Traditional 8:30 a.m.

Contemporary 10:45 a.m.

Nursery care all Sunday morning Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.

Pastor: Fran Deaner, Deacon Brenda Wingfield www.bashfordchurch.org “Your Family of Faith on the East side of Madison”

worship services.

Wednesday evening: LOGOS youth program, grades 1-12, October-March.

Pastors: Scott Carlson & Amanda Stein Weekend and midweek Christian education where all children are safe.

“We are a warm, progressive community of faith, sharing God’s grace.” www.sunprairieumc.org.

Please note: ALL CHURCH CORNER CHANGES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOON ON MONDAY!

Bashford United Methodist Church 329 North St., Madison 249-9222

NONDENOMINATIONAL Ezra Church Casual atmosphere Short services Loud music Fun for kids Meeting at Eastgate Cinema every Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m.

(608) 834-9050 www.ezrachurch.com Grace Evangelical Church 4127 Cty. AB (Buckeye Road) 222-1605 Sunday: 9 a.m. worship, (Nursery provided) 10:30 a.m. Christian Education classes (all ages) Other activities (see our Web page) www.graceisforyou.org “Where Christ is central, the Bible taught and people care.”

HEARTLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH “A different way to do church” 800 Wilburn Road 834-1900 www.heartland.cc Jon McNary, Lead Pastor Ross Kaellner, Director of Adult Ministeries Dan Wolfe, Director of Family Ministries Sunday Worship Experiences 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m.

Launch children’s programs provided for children from birth to third grade for both services.

Carbon for fourth and fifth graders offered at 9 a.m. service.

Student programs: ENGAGE, for 6th-8th grade students, and Delta: for 9th-12th grade students, meet Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

NEW CROSSING CHURCH “Bringing Jesus’ love across the street.”

686 Progress Way, Sun Prairie 834-8288 office@newcrossing.org www.newcrossing.org Craig Robertson, Pastor Sunday Worship and Kids Connection: 9:30 a.m.

Adult service: Contemporary worship and Biblical teaching Kids Connection: Creative worship and children’s programs for infants through grade 5 Weekdays: Youth groups for middle and high school students, adult life groups, men and women’s groups, monthly worship and prayer service.

Call or check Web site for times.

Family Christmas Service Sunday, Dec. 23, 9:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, Dec. 24, 5:30 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN BRYN MAWR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH “The small church with the big heart” 229 N. Main St. Cottage Grove, WI 53527 (608) 839-4768 Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard, Pastor brynmawrcg@gmail.com http://brynmawrpc.org Worship Service - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST WINDSOR UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 4434 Second St. PO Box 187 Windsor, WI 53598 (608) 846-5731 www.windsorucc.org Dr. Rev. David McDonald, senior pastor Associate Pastor Rev. Julie Overman Sunday: Worship (September- May) 8 a.m., traditional & 10:30 a.m., contemporary.

Sunday School is held (September- May) at 9:15 a.m.

Photo by Rachel Wittrock

Living Water Church partnered up with Soulutions Ministries to host a live nativity for members of the Providence neighborhood on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 4:30-7 p.m.

Attendees sung Christmas carols on the wagon ride from the church to the nearby Feisel farm

where the nativity was being held.

Once there, the nativity told the story of Jesus’ birth, from the angel telling Mary she would give birth to a savior to the arrival of the child’s birth and the news being told to shepherds in the field.

Obituary

Larry Ziegler Larry Ziegler, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012. He was born on May 23, 1950, son of Lyle and Doris (Lawrence) Ziegler.

Larry graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1968 and worked on the family farm. Up until the time of his passing, one of Larry’s favorite pastimes was still spring planting and fall harvesting.

He married Patricia Jensen on June 28, 1969. They raised two children and were married for 23 years. In the mid-70s Larry purchased his first semi and started his own business, Z & Z Trucking. Throughout his life Larry had many different semis and employees of Z & Z trucking. He was an owner operator for more than 30 years and spent many years over the road.

Larry retired in 2008 and moved to Titusville, Fla. In his spare time, Larry enjoyed riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. During quiet times he loved to pick up a good book and he could not put it down until it was finished. Larry’s greatest passion was the Green Bay Packers. Through the wins and the losses, throughout the years Larry could always be found supporting the Pack.

He is survived by his children, Kelly (Jason) Mikula of Sun Prairie and Lonny Ziegler of Lodi; mother Doris Ziegler of Sun Prairie; siblings Sharon Martin of DeForest and Dan

Ziegler, Linda Nellen and Connie Ziegler, all of Sun Prairie; grandchildren Chase and Conor Mikula; and many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and nephews.

Larry had many friends throughout his life and we would like to especially thank those who were recently a large part of his life in Titusville Fl. He loved you all greatly.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle “Bud” Ziegler of Sun Prairie.

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gunder-

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“Lord please keep our Dad safe as he travels his last miles Let your presence guide him and bring him a smile Take care of him while he is away Let him know we will miss him each and every day Steer him clear of danger as he crosses the country alone Put him in your hands lord, keep him safe and take him home.”

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Winnowings 10 Years Ago December 19, 2002 (This issue is missing from the files of the Star.)

25 Years Ago December 23, 1987 (Complications have developed regarding the petition for a new city hall, but a new referendum is possible...)

Last week’s blizzard may have caused problems, but the city’s facilities for skiing and sledding are now in good working order.

James H. Goodwin completed 35 years with GTE Wisconsin and was presented with a Service Award.

Fountain Motors in Sun Prairie has been sold to Capitol Ford.

Remembering that Sun Prairie is now 150 years old, many Christmas season customs and events from years past are recalled. It is remembered that for many years a good number of people in Sun Prairie spoke German and the Christmas greeting often heard was “Froeliche Weinachten!’ – “Merry Christmas!

WEDDING: Cheryl Ann Tinker and Matthew Thomas Hintze were united in marriage Nov. 28 at Sacred Hearts Church.

BIRTH: A girl to Chris and Jeanean Howe, Dec. 18.

DEATHS: Florence Justesen, 75, Dec. 15; she was the mother of Joy (John) Camp and Pat (Charles) Knorr; she is survived by four grandchildren and two sisters.

Margaret M. Fruth, 94, Dec. 16; she was born in East Bristol.

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Survivors are two brothers, 10 nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elizabeth Fruth, two brothers and four sisters.

50 Years Ago December 20, 1962 Seventy-five building permits for new homes have been issued here during 1962 to the end of November.

Police Chief Walker explained to the city council the system used for getting bids for four new police cars.

Mayr’s Feed and Seed is getting a new face-lift with an addition and remodeling.

The Village Honor Roll was in the yard of the 1924 Sheldon Jones bowled his Public Library, 115 East Main Street. The library actualfirst national honor count when ly served as a new city hall. The village council used he fired a 730 series. the room on the east end of the building; the public Gordon E. Mayra was library used the center room and the west room; and installed as Worshipful Master one room as a Ladies restroom. The Water and Light of the local Masonic Lodge. office was in the lower level east room; the police office The Rev. Jon Dowd, brother was on the lower level; the community meeting room of Mrs. Rodney Maasch, will was the lower level west room. During World War II, the present his first sermon outside Red Cross used the community meeting room to make of the seminary at the midnight surgical dressings.

Christmas Mass at Sacred The dedication of the Honor Roll and flagpole took Hearts Church. place on Sept. 26,1942. The committee members Dr. Robert Oien was elected arranging the ceremony were Henry R. Thomas, Cyril president of the SW District of Langer, and Norbert Weisensel. Paul Robinson was the the Wis. Chiropractic Assn. master of ceremonies.

The volume of mail at the By the end of World War II, 281 men and nine women Post Office is up 14 percent this were on the Honor Roll. Ten men killed in action had year. (The old location of the stars by their names. The village added extensions on Post Office on Main St. was still each side of the Honor Roll to accommodate all the vetused in 1962.) erans of World War II. The flagpole constructed out of BIRTHS: Boys to – Mr. and sections of old pipe is still in use in front of the Sun Mrs. Martin Carpenter, Dec. 3; Prairie Historical Museum.

Mr. and Mrs Chares Thompson, Dec. 16.

Girls to – Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Wieser, Dec.5; Mr. and Mrs. of his interest in the Texaco ed at the High School by Prairie Gerald Knobeck, Dec. 4.

Station on East Main St. to Al Farmer WLS (Radio Station) in Laufenberg. cooperation with The Lion’s 75 Years Ago Farm folks in this vicinity Club. Among the entertainers December 23, 1937 will be guests tonight to a big will be Grandpa Sassy, the only W. A. Western has disposed good will program to be present- hillbilly in captivity who can sing, yodel and dance all at the same time.

At the local Rexall Store, a brick of ice cream with a Christmas tree center sells for 35 cents a quart.

At Emden’s Grocery, there are last minute specials for late shoppers, including all trees for 25 cents each.

DEATH: Fred G. Schernecker, 77, Dec. 21; he was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schernecker in Bristol. He married Miss Regina Schey in 1882. He was active in civic affairs in the township and later when he moved to the village. Survivors are his wife, eight children, 21 grandchildren

Left: Sun Prairie Honor Roll.

Above Right: Public Library Building. The 1942 photo shows the flagpole, and the Red Cross Flag. This Red Cross Flag is in the museum's collection.

Photographs courtesy of the Sun Prairie Historical Museum

Village Honor Roll

Germany signed the unconditional surrender on Monday May 7, 1945. The village celebrated Victory in Europe day on May 8, 1945. All businesses closed in accordance to a published schedule. The official signal of the arrival of the victory was the sounding of the city siren for two minutes every hour. The sounding of whistles and bells to accompany the siren was encouraged. The canning company steam whistle added to the din. The national anthem and other music came from loud speakers at the Prairie Theatre and Frank Reininger’s barbershop located at 211 East Main Street. Churches held services in the evening.

Sun Prairie residents were aware that the war still raged in the Pacific and limited their celebration “In recognition of the task ahead and out of respect to the next of kin” (of the 10 soldiers who died, one missing in action, and four prisoners of war). The news of Victory in Japan came on Tuesday Aug. 14, 1945.

Businesses again closed and churches held services.

There was an impromptu bicycle parade and teens drove aimlessly through the streets back-firing their cars.

and one great-grandchild.

John Fehrman, 41, Dec. 15; he was born in Bristol and lived his entire life in this community.

He married Miss Eleanore Hellie in 1923. Survivors are two children and his mother, Mrs. Cal Taylor. His wife preceded him in death.

100 Years Ago December 19, 1912 (This issue is not available at this time.)

125 Years Ago December 22, 1887 A Christmas tree will be part of the service at the German M. E. Church next Sunday evening.

A watch-night service at the M.E. Church will begin at 9 p.m. and continue until midnight on New Year’s Eve. Columbus now has 14 street lamps. Sun Prairie ought to imi-

tate her example.

The snowfall on Tuesday night brought happiness to those who were afraid we were going to have a green Christmas…The weather is keen and wholesome, the sleighing is excellent and all nature has conspired to make the always Merry Christmas time merry indeed.

BIRTHS; A boy to Mr. and Mrs. George Jesberger in Bristol.

(Date is not printed.)

A girl to Mr. and Mrs. Amos Deline last Monday evening.

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City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP THAT AMENDS AN APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SMITH'S CROSSING ALLOWING A CHANGE IN THE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION OF LOT 603, THIRD ADDITION TO SMITH'S CROSSING, FROM SENIOR HOUSING TO APARTMENTS, AND TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PERMITTED ON LOT 603 FROM 250 SENIOR HOUSING UNITS TO 160 APARTMENTS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF NEW TOWN DRIVE AND O'KEEFFE AVENUE, FURTHER DESCRIBED AS LOT 603, THIRD ADDITION TO SMITH'S CROSSING, RECORDED IN VOLUME 59-041B OF PLATS ON PAGES 204-206, DANE COUNTY REGISTRY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN “SMITH'S CROSSING - AMENDMENT OF THE APPROVED GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN” Presented: December 4, 2012 Adopted: December 4, 2012 Publication:December 20, 2012 File Number: 11,675 Ordinance No: #515 ORDINANCE WHEREAS, there has been submitted a request by Veridian Homes for an Amendment of the Official Zoning Map to amend the approved Planned Development District General Development Plan for Smith's Crossing; and, WHEREAS, the City of Sun Prairie has adopted a Comprehensive Plan to guide the development and growth of the City, including the implementation of a desired community character; and, WHEREAS, the City of Sun Prairie has adopted a Zoning Ordinance which is specifically designed to implement the Comprehensive Plan including the implementation of said desired community character; and, WHEREAS, Section 17.12.030 of the City of Sun Prairie's Zoning Ordinance is designed to implement the control of the community's character and land uses via an Official Zoning Map; and, WHEREAS, Section 17.12.080 of the City of Sun Prairie's Zoning Ordinance is designed to permit Planned Developments for development and redevelopment in areas of the community that are experiencing a lack of significant reinvestment or to accommodate forms of development that promote both the aesthetic and economic development objectives of the City by controlling the site design and appearance, density or intensity of development in terms of more flexible requirements for land uses, density, intensity, bulk, landscaping, and parking requirements; WHEREAS, on November 13, 2012, the Plan Commission held a public hearing to consider a request by Veridian Homes to amend an approved GDP for Smith's Crossing and a motion to recommend approval failed on a vote of 2 ayes and 4 nays. The City Council has reviewed the Staff report for Plan Commission Case No. PC12-2030 dated November 5, 2012 and the Plan Commission memorandum to the City Council dated November 14, 2012, and has found that the proposed Amendment of the approved GDP for Smith's Crossing as it pertains to the subject property described below is in the best interest of the City and should therefore be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Sun Prairie adopts the following ordinance: SECTION 1: AMENDMENT OF THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP: That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, as described in Section 17.12.030 of the City of Sun Prairie Code of Ordinances, be amended to amend the approved Planned Development District General Development Plan for Smith's Crossing for property described below: LOT 603, THIRD ADDITION TO SMITH'S CROSSING, RECORDED IN VOLUME 59-041B OF PLATS ON PAGES 204-206, DANE COUNTY REGISTRY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN SECTION 2: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REGULATIONS: Pursuant to Section 17.12.090 F. of the City of Sun Prairie Zoning Ordinance, the following Planned Development District regulations shall apply to the property described as:

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LOT 603, THIRD ADDITION TO SMITH'S CROSSING, RECORDED IN VOLUME 59-041B OF PLATS ON PAGES 204-206, DANE COUNTY REGISTRY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN PDD/GDP DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The Planned Development District zoning regulations for the subject property shall be as listed in the letter of intent dated October 10, 2012, (pending the revisions noted below) and all text, maps, site plans, architectural plans and related plans and support materials for the “GDP for Lot 603 Smith's Crossing” as filed with the City and contained in file PC12-2030 of the records of the Sun Prairie Department of Planning, and approved by this Ordinance, subject to the conditions of approval specified herein.

Said documents shall control the development of the property in terms of the number, type and location of land uses, general architectural character, infrastructure, landscaping, and other characteristics of the development.

2. Prior to final GDP approval, revised plans addressing the conditions of approval contained herein shall be submitted to the Planning Department for review and approval.

3. Enforcement: In consideration of the approval of this Planned Development District, this Planned Development District General Development Plan shall be binding upon the owner of the real estate within the District and its successors and assigns and enforceable by the City of Sun Prairie in conformity with its ordinances and may be amended only in conformity with the ordinances of the City of Sun Prairie.

Prior to final approval of the GDP 4. Page 83 shall be revised as follows: …”Development within the site may vary as market demand is projected through build-out, and as a result may include mixed use commercial and residential applications. Market rate apartments can be accommodated within the district provided the following conditions are met: 1.) The overall building scale and character are compatible with the surrounding area; 2.) All of the required parking for Lot 603 is accommodated on-site; and, 3.) The total unit count is reduced from 250 units to 160 (the number shall reflect any changes in the number of units that re-

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SECTION 3: PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS: The City Council hereby confirms that all procedural requirements of Section 17.44.030 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sun Prairie have been complied with.

SECTION 4: DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The property is described LOT 603, THIRD ADDITION TO SMITH'S CROSSING, RECORDED IN VOLUME 59-041B OF PLATS ON PAGES 204-206, DANE COUNTY REGISTRY, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN SECTION 5: MAP OF SUBJECT PROPERTY: The Planned Development District zoning regulations for the subject property shall be as listed in the letter of intent dated October 10, 2012, (pending the revisions noted below) and all text, maps, site plans, architectural plans and related plans and support materials for the “GDP for Lot 603 Smith's Crossing” as filed with the City and contained in file PC12-2030 of the records of the Sun Prairie Department of Planning, and approved by this Ordinance, subject to the conditions of approval specified herein. Said documents shall control the development of the property in terms of the number, type and location of land uses, general architectural character, infrastructure, landscaping, and other characteristics of the development. The applicant shall attach the addendum to the General Development Plan.

SECTION 6: REVISION OF OFFICIAL ZONING MAP NOTATION: The date of said Amendment to the Official Zoning Map and this ordinance number shall be depicted on the Official Zoning Map of the City.

SECTION 7: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication as provided by law.

APPROVED: John Murray, Mayor Date Approved: December 4, 2012 Date Signed: December ___, 2012 This is to certify that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Sun Prairie at a meeting held on the 4th day of December, 2012, and was submitted for signatures on the 10th day of December, 2012.

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Kathy Curran Attorney At Law • Divorce • Custody • Prenups • Child Support Modification • Estate Planning • Probate • Placement • Real Estate • General Litigation

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Happened Crew 10:00 AM Air Journey Crew 10:30 AM Do You See Us Crew 11:30 AM The Winners Crew 12:00 PM Back in Time Crew 1 PM KIDS-4 Holiday Skits 8:30 PM Holiday Tree Lighting & Fire Truck Parade 2012 9:30 PM Bulletin Board 10:00 PM Madison Dance Academy presents “The Nutcracker”

December 23 9:00 AM Bulletin Board 9:30 AM Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Orchestra 12/11/12 10:30 AM Prairie View Middle School Band Concert 12/6/12 11:30 AM Patrick Marsh Middle School Band Concert 12/6/12 1:00 PM Patrick Marsh Middle School Orchestra & Choir 12/10/12 2:30 PM Prairie View Middle School Orchestra &

Choir 12/13/12 4:00 PM Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Choir Concert 12/20/12 5:30 PM Patrick Marsh Middle School Choir Concert 10/23/12 6:30 PM Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Band Concert 10/22/12 8:00 PM Prairie View Middle School Band Concert 10/16/12 8:30 PM Middle & High School Orchestra Concert 10/11/12 9:30 PM Bulletin Board 10:00 PM Westside Talent Show 2012 December 24 Special Programming Happy Holidays December 25 Special Programming Happy Holidays December 26 9:00 AM Bulletin Board 9:30 AM Prairie View Middle School Band Concert 12/6/12 10:30 AM Patrick Marsh Middle School Band Concert 12/6/12 12:00 PM Cardinal

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Heights Upper Middle School Orchestra 12/11/12 1:00 PM Patrick Marsh Middle School Orchestra & Choir 12/10/12 2:30 PM Prairie View Middle School Orchestra & Choir 12/13/12 4:00 PM Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School Choir Concert 12/20/12 5:30 PM Westside Play - “Much Ado About Nothing” 6:00 PM Westside 5th Grade Graduation 2012 7:00 PM Madison Country Day School, Thoroughly Modern Jr. 8:30 PM Band-ORama 4/16/12 9:30 PM Bulletin Board 10:00 PM Sacred Hearts 1st - 3rd Grade Concert 12/5/11

Submitted photo courtesy Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry

On Saturday volunteers from QBE and Heartland Church braved a cold rain to distribute close to 400 Christmas food baskets complete with a turkey and $10 gift certificate from Sentry Foods. This Sun Prairie Community Help effort was led by

James Ackley and Scott Singletary.

Its success was also made possible due in large part to the generosity of Sun Prairie students, facility and many compassionate people in the Sun Prairie community.

CURRENT LEADERS:

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STARK SUN PRAIRIE COLLISION CENTER

FREE Computerized Estimates We Repair All Makes & Models Loaner Cars for Collision Repairs

HWY 151 & W. MAIN STREET

(608) 834-4674

Winter Protection Package Includes: Lubrication, Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Top Off Fluids, Clean & Adjust Brakes, Inspect Air Filter,PCV Valve, Exhaust System, Hoses & Belts, Lube Lock Cylinders & Test Cooling System

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Up to 5 qts., synthetics & diesels slightly higher.

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H WY 19 & 151, Sun Prairie

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MIKE FASSBENDER,OWNER Leaving July 25, 2012 and returning August 8,, 2013 you’ll tour the heart of Switzerland including Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Brienz, Zermatt and unpack only once.

TOUR PREVIEW ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013 @ 1:30 PM

Buy quality tools and equipment at budget-smart prices.

Mt. Horeb Methodist Church (corner Hwy. 78 & Cty. Hwy. S). Earn an early sign-up discount of $200 per person if your deposit is received by 1/18/13. The deposit of $500 per person is due 2/22/13 & balance by 4/19/13.

Tim Andrews Horticulturist - LLC

Expires 12/31/12.

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for pruning, planting or landscape makeovers can make the best Christmas ever for somebody you care about.

608-223-9970 www.tahort.com Caring for our Green World since 1978

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Crispy Golden Crust Great Buttery Taste 2 Layers of Real Cheese Fresh, never frozen Dough Toppings to the Edge

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Dorn True Value and Just Ask Rental 926 Windsor Street Sun Prairie • 608-837-2110 WWW.DORNHARDWARE.COM

This year give the gift of life.

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Limited time offer. Not valid with other offers or specials.

(608) 318-2410 Dr. Rob Cadwallader Dr. Dawn Cadwallader

“We’ve got your back”

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Sweeten up the season with a DQ® Frozen Cake.

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

MINT LOG CAKES ARE BACK

ONE PIZZA EVERY WEEK FOR

THE 2013 SEASON FROM DAY ONE PIZZA (20 Weeks)

Make this Christmas a special one with a luscious taste you’ll remember. We’re bringing back our mint logs by popular demand for the holidays.

OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE ‘TIL 3 P.M.

$

837-1818

$3.00 off 1.00 off Logs & 6’’ Cakes

355 E. Linnerud Dr. Sun Prairie

any 8” or larger D.Q. Cake

704 W. Main, Sun Prairie

837-6011 Good Thru 12/24/12 (Limit 1 coupon per item, per person-not valid with any other coupon offer)

The Sun Prairie Dairy Queen is locally owned by Greg & Diane Mosso.

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LOST: Bicycle tools in blue pannier lost by roadside near Waterloo (on way to Sun Prairie) on Sunday, Dec. 2. Reward.

Call (608) 231-1864.

HUGE 2 BDRM CONDO 2 FULL BATHS, 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE 4-SEASON ROOM 104 PARADISE CIRCLE MARSHALL $1200.00/MO ALSO 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH, 2594 SQ.FT. $1400.00/MO BOTH AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY LIZ LEONARD 608-577-7526

LOST: Gold chain bracelet. Lost Saturday, Dec. 8 in downtown Waterloo.

Call Betty (920) 478-2802.

120 Real Estate Beautiful Lots available in

Cottage Grove

South Lawn Estates First Addition & Westlawn Estates Third Addition.

Walk-out lots, wetland views, quiet cul-de-sac lots & many more.

Ten NEW lots in Phase 4 Now Available!

Andrew Homburg (608) 244-9266 For sale by owner. Downtown Waterloo tavern with living quarters. Many updates. Priced to sell.

(920) 988-2335.

Take A Virtual Tour www.renee1.com It’s Like An Open House 24 Hours a Day!

• Convenient • Available 24 Hours • Time Saving

Renee Crothers

444-4545 renee@reneecrothers.com

Spacious ranch home with open floor plan, next to Oaks golf course. Attached 2-car garage and detached 2-car garage for all your toys. LL finished, great yard and so much more. $244,900. MLS #1668597.

150 Mobile Homes $99/FIRST MONTH PLUS DEPOSIT 3-BEDROOM, 2 BATH home with C/A, newly remodeled and river views in Columbus.

Call Kathy 920-623-3321 www.americanmobilehomecommunties.com 2Bedroom 2 Bath $19K, Financing Available at beautiful Evergreen Village Marshall Contact Sue at: 608-655-3857 www.americanmobile homecommunities.com

160 Rentals $299 Deposit / 1-Month Free!!

Waterloo. 2-bedroom apartment, carpeted, appliances, AC, laundry facilities. $550/mo. 920-478-4483

216 Deerfield Rd. Marshall. $750/month with shared garage, plus utilities. Available Feb. 1.

Call Doug (608) 217-5908.

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KESTREL RIDGE COLUMBUS

Large 2 BR Duplex, newly remodeled.

Sun Prairie, $750 + util.

608-220-4799 Looking for a great tenant to rent this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment located centrally in Sun Prairie! The apartment is 1363 square feet and includes dishwasher, central air, ample storage.

Coin op washer and dryer located on same level.

Lawn care and snow removal included. ** If you take care of snow removal (just a bit of sidewalk) the cost is $925 for winter and will go up to $975 when snow is done. ** Available Feb. 1.

References required.

Sorry no cats or dogs.

Call (608) 213-5986 for any questions or showings.

530 W. Main St Sun Prairie.

MARSHALL FALL SPECIAL! Bright 2-bedroom, A/C, eat-in kitchen, patio/deck, Garage.

Water & appliances included.

Deposit/Lease required.

Available Now 608-846-8800 MARSHALL 1BEDROOM, UPSTAIRS APARTMENT Includes 1-car garage, washer/dryer. Available January or February 1.

480/per month + utilities 608-655-4257 MARSHALL Spacious 3 bedroom apartment with 2 full bathrooms.

Master Suite.

1100 sq. ft.

Some pets allowed.

Garage, storage, onsite laundry. $725/month.

Available now!

Call (608)257-2787 www.jekproperties.com MARSHALL- Water Front Condo, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car. 1650 sq. ft.. fireplace $1395 to $1495 Evans Properties, LLC 608-839- 9100 OAKVIEW GARDEN TOWNHOMES Prospect Commons 3 bedroom luxury townhomes. 3.5 bath, Washer/dryer, fireplace, finished basement w/family room.

2 car garage.

Available now!

HUGE RENTAL SPECIALS! Call for details!

608-837-8369 RIO SIDE-BY-SIDE NEWER 2 BEDROOM Garage, AC, washer/dryer, drapes, appliances. $675.00/mo. + utilities.

Available Now 608-697-2240

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C LASSIFIED DIRECTORY PERSONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010 THANKS YOUS/MEMORIALS 015 RIDE SHARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020 COMPANIONSHIP . . . . . . . .030 FINANCIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040 BIDS WANTED . . . . . . . . . . . 050 LEGAL SERVICES . . . . . . . . .060 LOST & FOUND . . . . . . . . . . 070 BUILDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 REAL ESTATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY . 130 VACATION PROPERTY . . . . .135 REAL ESTATE WANTED . . . . . .140 MOBILE HOMES . . . . . . . . . .150

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Senior+55 Premier location across from Sun Prairie Post Office. Spacious, affordable and secure. 1 & 2 bedrooms available, starting at $665 mo. Rent includes heat, water and appliances. Small pets permitted. Year lease.

608-825-1455 STORAGE GARAGES: Like new, 10x20’, convenient location off South Bird Street on Linnerud.

Locked security fence.

Reasonable Rates.

608-825-2050.

SUN PRAIRIE 2 BEDROOM APT. 1237 Sunfield St in-unit washer/dryer, garage, A/C, dishwasher.

Near park & library. $710.00/mo. + utilities. available now.

Month-to-month lease only.

608-255-9827 SUN PRAIRIE 55+ Condos 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 underground parking stall.938 sq. ft., $795/mo. + utilities.

Lots of amenities, including theater.

Handi-cap accessible.

Evans Properties, LLC 608-839-9100.

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WATERLOO 2-bedroom apartment, kitchen w/snack bar, private garage, heat, small pets ok $680 + up/mo Tom 920-988-6216 Susan 262-352-0003

165 Retail Rentals COTTAGE GROVE CLOCK TOWER MALL 800 & 1000 sq. ft. office space.

Available immediately.

Lease required.

Call 608-222-5070 for more details.

170 Comm. Rentals Sun Prairie office suites available.

Great Main Street location with signage.

Matt Collins 608-834-9545

200 Misc. For Sale Cemetery Lots Highland Memory Gardens Veterans Section 2 lots including vault $2300 608-839-0809

RENTALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 RETAIL RENTALS . . . . . . . . . .165 COMMERCIAL RENTALS . . .170 RENTALS TO SHARE . . . . . . .175 WANTED TO RENT . . . . . . . . .180 VACATION RENTALS . . . . . . .190 ANTIQUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 MISC. FOR SALE . . . . . . . . . .200 FURNITURE/APPLIANCES . . .210 WANT TO BUY . . . . . . . . . . . .220 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS . . . .225 FIREWOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230 LANDSCAPING . . . . . . . . . .235 LAWN & GARDEN . . . . . . . .240

200 Misc. For Sale PUZZLE LOVERS PUZZLE TURNTABLE UP TO 1000 PEICES $100.00 Blue lift-chair paid $1000.00 asking $400.00 7 1/2 ‘ artificial tree multi-colored lights w/revolving stand $140.00 Call from 10am-8pm 608-318-0092

210 Furniture/Appl.

Reconditioned & warrantied refrigerators, ranges, washers & dryers.

Handy Appliance Service 929 W. Main St. Sun Prairie 608-837-7550 THE BED BARN 8 East Main St. BUY LOCAL & SAVE Twin, full, queen, king 10 MEMORY FOAM MATTRESSES Queen $699 King $999 11 GEL FOAM MATTRESSES Queen $899 King $1199

BY APPOINTMENT 920-253-9190

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Waterloo Meadows 1& 2 Bedroom Apartments Home designed for Seniors or Disabled Persons. Onsite laundry, off-street parking. Small pets welcome.

Rent Starting at: $445 -1 Bdrm $492 - 2 Bdrm A Better Way of Living.

WISCONSIN MANAGEMENT CO.

300 Situations Wanted LOOKING FOR CROP LAND TO RENT PAYING TOP DOLLAR CONTACT TOM HEIMAN 920-382-9091

310 Employment ABM Janitorial has immediate openings for General Cleaners in Monona/Cottage Grove.

This is a traveling position and requires reliable transportation.

Please apply on-line at: www.abm.com (Search under careers) EOE/M/F/D/V

E-mail resume with clips to: Managing Editor Chris Mertes at spedit@hometownnewsgroup.com

HAMPDEN: N1071 HWY A Take advantage of Low Interest Rates $28,700 below assessed value! 2.3 wooded acres, 2 bedrooms, 1550 sq ft home.

Free-standing fireplace, 2 decks, many updates.

Dorothy Selje-Frandy 608-206-4615

310 Employment

McFarland Lutheran Church Attendant MLC has an opening for a nursery attendant(s) to serve on Sunday mornings from 7:45 - 11:45. This is a shared position. Some of the requirements are as follows: • Would prefer applicants to be at least 18 yrs of age & committed to the mission of MLC. • Must have a desire to work with children & infants in a positive and Christian manner.

• Must have experience as a child care giver & knowledge of the basic first aid and CPR certification.

Some of the positions responsibilities are: • Provide for the emotional, physical and social needs of the children while in the church nursery.

• Become familiar with the "Standard Operating Procedures" for the nursery.

• Maintain a safe environment in the nursery.

To apply for this position, please send resume to MLC or for more information, please contact Huldah at MLC at 838-3184.

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• Heat, gas, water/sewer, & CTV included • Heated underground parking • In-house activities • Hair salon • Personal storage units on each floor • Community rooms and Libraries with CTV • Fitness and Business centers in each bldg. • $1,030-$1,295 • Most pets welcome

1301 School Street • 608-837-0072 INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING

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YMCA of Dane County

Preschool and School Age Child Care Teachers

Challenge yourself to make a child’s day!

Part time and full time positions available.

Experience in licensed child care preferred.

Child development, ed psych or related coursework may be required.

Madison, Sun Prairie, Middleton, Verona, and DeForest Contact Stephanie Muphy at

stephanie.murphy@ymcadanecounty.org

More info and application on www.ymcadanecounty.org EOE/AAE

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DELIVERY DRIVER NEEDED Driver needed to pick up papers at our McFarland office & deliver to 10 stores in McFarland on Wednesdays. Route should take about 1 hour. Pay is $45. Reliable vehicle is required.

Please call LuAnn at 608-807-5251 or email:circulation@hngnews.com for more information.

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“Wrap it Up for the Holidays”

NOW HIRING!!!!

Located on a beautiful wooded lot overlooking a picturesque stream, Glacier Valley is the only apt. built in the new residential neighborhood of Reston Heights on Madison’s east side.

Featuring brand new efficiencies through 2+ dens, underground parking, porches, scenic views & elevators. Pets Welcome! Call 608.251.8777 or visit us on the web. Open House M-F 1-6, Sat 10-2, Sun 1-3.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS 1st & 2nd Shift

We are a Steel Parts Manufacturer with positions available for both General Labor and Machine Operators. Experience in Machine Operations, Grinding and/or Packing is a definite plus.

We offer: • Competitive pay w/ shift premium • Extra-earned time-off • Vacation • Attendance bonus programs • Safe, clean work environment • Detailed training programs • Tuition Re-imbursement • Cafeteria benefit plans • Flex Benefits or Health Savings Accounts • 401(k) Apply in person:

From Only $609!

920-623-9226

1 & 2 Bd • Gas fireplaces • Large walk-in closets

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Condo-Style on Golf Course 1, 2, & 3 BR

FREE: Heat, Garage, Appliances, Full Size Washer & Dryer, D/W, Microwave, Window Coverings, Patio/ Balcony and Great Neighbors!!

160 Rentals

310 Employment SNAP FITNESS Marshall. Now Hiring Club manager and personal trainers for grand opening in January.

Email resume jim790@gmail.com

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Hometown News Group, an award-winning weekly newspaper group, has an opening for freelance reporters to cover news or sports. The position will start as soon as possible. Applicants must have previous reporting experience and be available for daytime and evening meeting coverage. Driver’s license required.

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SENIOR LIVING IN SUN PRAIRIE

An equal housing opportunity provider and employer

FREELANCE REPORTER

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Dinosaur Den Childcare in DeForest has a full time opening State Licensed, please call 608-846-1863

1-800-346-8581

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS . . . .405 GARAGE SALES . . . . . . . . . .410 SPECIAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . .430 AUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .440 SPORTING GOODS . . . . . . .470 GOOD THINGS TO EAT . . . .480 INSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . .500 SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .550 HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .590 PETS & SUPPLIES . . . . . . . . . .600 LIVESTOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610 FARMERS MARKET . . . . . . . .620

290 Childcare

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HOME IMPROVEMENT . . . . .245 CHRISTMAS TREES . . . . . . . .250 CHILD CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . .290 SITUATIONS WANTED . . . . . .300 EMPLOYMENT . . . . . . . . . . . .310 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY . . .320 CARS & TRUCKS . . . . . . . . . .330 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES . .350 CEMETERY PLOTS . . . . . . . . .360 BOATS & MOTORS . . . . . . . .370 RVS/CAMPERS . . . . . . . . . . .380 VEHICLE PARTS SERVICE . . .390 CRAFTS & SUPPLIES . . . . . . .400

MPI Wisconsin Fineblanking Division 54 Golf Dr. Deerfield, WI 53531 EOE M/F/D/V

Comfortable executive style home with great location within Lake Mills, WI on beautiful Rock Lake.

Located off I-94, half an hour from Madison, one hour from Milwaukee and Rockford, and two from Chicago, this property presents a rare opportunity for the discriminating buyer to enjoy and entertain within a lakefront home. Situated just steps from the water and with almost all rooms overlooking the 1,300 acre lake, gorgeous sunsets can be enjoyed year round.

For questions or to schedule a showing please call one of these Realtors!

Kristin Wild 608-335-4370

COMMUNITY REALTY Sue Beard 608-358-0086

Dave Drescher 920-648-5213

Laura Staude 920-988-9767

http://margo32.wix.com/rock-lake-property

310 Employment LEAD APPLICATION Developer sought by QBE America Inc. for Sun Prairie, WI office.

Must have a Bachelor's or foreign equiv deg in Comp Sci, Comp Engg or directly related field & 5 yrs' exp in multiple areas of info technology incl exp in IT systems in property & casualty insurance, insurance industry, Project Management, working for large organizations, conversions/consolidations & upgrades, day-to-day operations, providing after-hours support & exp in Java, J2EE, XML, Spring, Hibernate, Log4J, Junit, WAS & RAD & expertise in COBOL, DB2, SQL, JCL, & CICS. Must have knowl of insurance terminology, billing systems in property & casualty insurance, Policy Admin Systems in property & casualty insurance.

Respond to: Attn: Ferguson/HR, job id# 100644, Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine St, New York, NY 10005 or apply online at www.qbeamericas/ theamericas/careers. aspx.

JANITORIAL/COMMERCIAL

CLEANING

Part Time Nights & Weekends Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Madison-East/Waterloo area Based on Experience: $8.50 to $10

Call 262-723-8300 ext. 1394

FULL TIME FLEET DIESEL MECHANIC

Seeking an experienced individual to perform heavy duty diesel repair & fleet maintenance. Some welding. Qualified applicant must be knowledgeable in the diesel mechanic field, have their own tools, and the ability to work independently or with others.

Good pay and benefit package. Call Today

800-208-4553

Local Transportation Company seeks detail oriented office secretary.

Duties include answering phone and taking messages, managing financing/accounting (depositing checks, paying employees and contractors) and other logistics needs from time to time. 25-30 hours per week.

Call 1-800-208-4553.

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330 Cars & Trucks 2008 Chevrolet Impala black, clean, well maintained, 77,000 miles , well priced at $9,499 Call for more details.

Graham’s Auto 608-635-2393

BATTERIES-RECONDITIONED Starting at $10.00; with warranty

BATTERY MART 839-8284

WE BUY OLD BATTERIES FOR CASH 2005 BMW 325XI Black exterior and interior equipped with all options including traction control and abs. Well maintained and built to run forever.

Call for more details.

Graham’s Auto 608-635-2393 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland All wheel drive, fully loaded with all options including sunroof, leather heated seats, and towing package. Call for more details well priced.

Graham’s Auto 608-635-2393

2007 Dodge Caliber SXT Black exterior and grey cloth interior, a fuel efficient vehicle loaded with many amenities including sunroof and premium stereo system.

Well priced at $6995.

Call for more details.

Graham’s Auto 608-635-2393

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Loaded with all options including dvd player, stow n go, leather seats, power sliding doors, sun roof and much more well priced!

Call for more details.

Graham’s Auto 608-635-2393

550 Services

DRY STRIDE is a Local, Family-Owned Carpet & Rug Cleaning Company.

Specializing in Dry Extraction Cleaning = No wet carpets, No down time, No stain resurfacing!

Carpets/Rugs ready to use immediately!

Green Seal Certified, Wool Safe Certified, USDA Biopreferred Method. Reduces Mold, Mildew, Allergens & Improves Indoor Air Quality.

Call TODAY 608-886-7397 or Schedule an appointment online at www.drystride.com $29.95 per room/area. Check site for monthly deals!

FIXED IN TIME EXPERT CLOCK REPAIR We make housecalls!

More than 40 years experience.

920-478-2115

Handyman- 15 years experience, insured.

Also basement remodeling.

Call Matt Cutler, 837-9487.

Sun Prairie area only.

RECOVER PAINTING is currently offering WINTER discounts on painting, drywall & carpentry.

Recover Painting urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research.

FREE Estimates Fully Insured 20 years Experience

(608) 270-0440 SPLIT DRIED FIREWOOD $275.00 CORD $100.00 FACE CORD DELIVERED 235-5597 OR 712-2950

HOUSE CLEANING Quality Work Free Estmates Satisfaction Guarenteed

233-1137 Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts, Inc. 5” & 6” Gutters Gutter Protection Available

608-837-0385 “Serving The Area For 29 Years”

THESE VEHICLES MUST GO! LOWEST PRICES EVER OFFERED! 2011 EXPRESS VAN

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Attn: CDL-A Driver for Dedicated WI Dairyland Fleet. $1,000 Sign-On Bonus. $800 - $900 a week. Weekly Hometime, Consistent operating area.

800-392-6109 www.GoRoehl.com AA/EOE (CNOW)

MISCELLANEOUS THIS SPOT FOR SALE! Place a 25 word classified ad in 180 newspapers in Wisconsin for $300. Call 800-227-7636 or this newspaper.

Www.cnaads.com (CNOW)

GERARD’S PAINTING: Interior painting and wall repair.

Quality work, reasonable rates.

Small jobs welcome.

608-279-4767.

FRITZ BARN PAINTING Rusty roofs metal buildings, tobacco sheds, grain bins 608-221-3510 608-655-3111

FLOORS INSTALLED Laminate, Pre-Finished Wood, Bamboo, Cork & Engineered Wood.

Free Estimates Jim 608-345-2081

Seeking class A CDL drivers to run 14 central states. 2 years over the road experience required.

Excellent benefit package. Call 701-221-2465 or 877-472-9534. www.pbtransportation.co m (CNOW)

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Reporter Do you have a nose for news?

Hometown News Group in Sun Prairie is seeking a reporter to cover news and features. Successful candidates will have previous newspaper experience and be able to write on deadline.

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MANAGING EDITOR The McFarland Thistle, a weekly newspaper in South Central Wisconsin, is looking for an experienced and versatile journalist to join and lead our editorial department.

We are looking for a well-rounded, experienced journalist. Some nights and weekends are required and community involvement is a must. The editor should have solid news experience, be eager to write, be able to shoot digital photos and videos, and have experience with newspaper layout. The editor should also be experienced in publishing breaking news stories on the Internet and be familiar with publishing news online.

Quark Xpress and Adobe experience a plus.

The Courier is online and is dedicated to keeping our readers informed as much as possible.

Please send resume, clips and salary history to: spedit@hngnews.com or The McFarland Thistle 5124 Farwell Street • Suite A, McFarland, WI 53551

Hometown News Group P.O. Box 645 Sun Prairie WI 53590 Attn: Chris Mertes

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BLOWOUT

ALL REMAINING 2012’S SOLD AT GM PREFERRED PRICING!

OVER 35 TO CHOOSE FROM!

2012 EXT CAB 4X4’S

KEN OLSON’S USED CARS

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Or by fax to (608) 825-4460; or via e-mail to spedit@hometownnewsgroup.com

2012 CREW CAB 4X4’S

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2010 Jeep Wrangler

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ONLY $18,488!

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2010 CALIBER SXT

2011 CRUZE

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2012 VOLT

2003 Express 1500 AWD Van

$185 PER

$399 PER

2011 MALIBU

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2008 IMPALA SS Super sharp, loaded, low miles! SALE $13,988!

2007 IMPALA LT Awesome car, looks like new! SALE $9,988!

2011 IMPALA LT GM Certified, low mileage, well equipped! SALE $14,788!

2011 IMPALA LTZ GM Certified, leather & loaded, low miles! SALE $17,988!

2012 IMPALA Many to choose from. ALL GM CERTIFIED! SALE $16,988!

2012 CAMARO SS 2SS pkg, leather, moonroof, yellow! Only 11K miles! SALE $33,990!

2011 CRUZE ECO Black, loaded, 17K miles! GM CERTIFIED! SALE $17,949!

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2004 Silverado 1500 4x4

$202 PER

2008 Uplander

$151 PER

MONTH

SALE $11,904

2008 Subaru Impreza AWD

SALE $14,508 2008 Ford Focus

2006 Colorado 4x4

$181 PER MONTH

2006 Pilot EX AWD

$170 PER

SALE $8,908

2005 Explorer Sport Trac

$236 PER

MONTH

SALE $7,303

2010 F150 Lariat (Loaded)

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SALE $13,905

SALE $26,910

2012 Acadia AWD

$467 PER

2009 Hyundai Elantra

$169 PER

MONTH

SALE $32,912

2008 Subaru Forester Limtd.

$269 PER MONTH

SALE $10,906

SALE $18,708

SALE $7,904

$157 PER

MONTH

MONTH

2004 F150 4x4

2003 Ram 1500 4x4

2011 Kia Forte

$206 PER

MONTH

SALE $10,709 2010 Scion xB

$216 PER MONTH

SALE $14,901

2006 Tucson AWD Loaded

$216 PER

MONTH

SALE $13,750

MONTH

SALE $14,906

*Monthly payments based on 10% down plus tax, title, license & service fee for 48-72 months.

Based on 4.99% APR to approved buyers.

Lifetime oil change valid only on new and used cars purchased at Frank Porth. Includes up to 5 quarts of oil. Must be within factory recommended maintenance intervals. Additional charge for diesels and synthetic motor oils.

Non-transferable. See Dealer for details.

FRANK PORTH CHEVROLET BUICK

SALE $5,901

MONTH

MONTH

MANY MORE TO CHOOSE FROM!

Chevy Runs Deep

SALE $11,908

$165 PER

Lifetime oil change valid only on new and used cars purchased at Frank Porth. Includes up to 5 quarts of oil. Must be within factory recommended maintenance intervals. Additional charge for diesels and synthetic motor oils.

Non-transferable. See Dealer for details.

MONTH

SALE $26,910 SALE $10,903 SALE $11,606

MONTH

ONLY $13,988!

$150PER

MONTH

MONTH

$172 PER

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2001 Buick Lesabre

MONTH

MONTH

15 passanger seating, low miles!

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December 20, 2012 The Star Section 2, Page 13

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December 20, 2012 The Star Section 2, Page 14

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Hallman Lindsay donates to Sun Prairie food pantry Hallman/Lindsay Paints is donating over $5,500 to local food pantries across Wisconsin in honor of its customers during this holiday season. In each community where Hallman/Lindsay has a store location, a local food pantry will receive a donation.

“As a local Wisconsin business, we are a part of the community,” says Tim Mielcarek, owner of Hallman/Lindsay. “We consider it part of Hallman/Lindsay’s mission to contribute to the places where we live and work.”

On Dec. 17, Sun Prairie Store Manager, Mark Freidel, met staff at The Sun Prairie Emergency Food Pantry to deliver the company donation.

“Food prices continue to rise, and we know that food pantries are also continuing to see increases in demand,” said Freidel. “The Sun Prairie

Emergency Food Pantry provides much-needed assistance in this community, and we are happy to support their work.”

Hallman Lindsay has been making donations to local food banks since 2009 when the recession was in full swing.

In addition to financially supporting pantries, six Hallman Lindsay stores are holding holiday food drives. Stores in Super Crossword Answers

Monona, Madison, Green Bay, Minocqua, Oconomowoc and Middleton are collecting food for their local food banks.

Hallman Lindsay Paints is the only locally-owned paint manufacturer in Wisconsin with its own stores serving contractors and the general public.

Hallman Lindsay paint is found in Miller Park, the Kohl Center, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery. Hallman Lindsay Paints strives to be Wisconsin’s most valued paint supplier in every market it serves.

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS TRANSFORMER PURCHASE SUN PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN Project No. S24-11E Specification No. 1137, Volume VIII The City of Sun Prairie will receive sealed bids for the project described below. Bids will be received at the office of Forster Electrical Engineering, 550 N. Burr Oak Avenue, Oregon, Wisconsin 53575, until 1:20 p.m. local time on the 3rd day of January, 2013, at which time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

"Sealed Bid Bids shall be marked: Submitted by (bidder's name) Transformer Purchase Specification 1137, Volume VIII” The work shall include furnishing and delivering one (1) new 15/28 MVA 67-12.47 kV substation transformer Bidding documents may be examined at or obtained from the office of the consulting Engineer. The nonrefundable fee for these documents will be $20 (for an electronic copy) and/or $50 (for a printed copy).

Forster Electrical Engineering, Inc. 550 N. Burr Oak Avenue Oregon, Wisconsin 53575 608.835.9009 No bid will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond of at least five percent (5%) of the bid amount, payable to the Owner.

Published by the authority of Rick Wicklund, Utility Manager and duly authorized agent for Sun Prairie Utilities.

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