== The House ==

1110 Vilas Avenue has been the humble home to five interesting young ladies since August 15, 2006. The girls have transformed this old house into a warm, inviting home open to many. The house has four bedrooms, 1.5 newly-remodeled bathrooms, a large kitchen with two refrigerators, a cozy living room, a spacious full-sized basement with washer and dryer, and two porches. All of the rooms came with unique, bold colors and beautiful woodwork. This house is a potentially historical landmark as there has been rumors that the brick-laid back room of the basement was used as one of the final stops in the underground railroad for slaves to escape to Canada. Speaking of Canada, former UW-Madison hockey legend, Robbie Earl recently abandoned the UW Badgers to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The house was originally owned by Greenbush Properties, but was sold to Brian Wilson and Kari Livingston in the Spring of 2006. This transfer of ownership led to several discrepencies between the new leasers and the landlords. Thankfully, everything is getting worked out.

The Location

1110 Vilas is located in a very convenient part of Madison. It is not far from UW-Madison and in a quiet neighborhood comprised of college students, faculy members, and families. It is only a jump, hop, and a skip away from the Henry Vilas Zoo. The Henry Vilas Zoo has a wide variety of animals and continues to be the largest free zoo in Wisconsin. Another attraction is Brittingham Park located on Lake Menona. The Vilas neighborhood is close to Regent Street, home of several fun bars, McDonald's, Taco John's, Greenbush Bakery, Hong Kong Cafe, Rocky Rococo, and Budget Bicycle Center (employer of the recreational cyclist Sam Weis). For those who feel guilty about spending their time on Regent Street, 1110 Vilas is conveniently located across the street from Trinity United Methodist (Primera Iglesia Hispana Metodista Unida) Church.

The Residents

Amy M. Crist - Amy was born on July 25, 1985 in Blue Earth, MN (home of the Jolly Green Giant) to Julie and Bill Crist. At the age of three, Amy and her parents moved to Marshfield, WI. Shortly after the move, Amy welcomed her new brother, Benjamin M., into the home. Amy attented Pide Piper Preschool, Washington Elementary, Marshfield Junior, and then Marshfield High School. After High School, Amy attented Luther College in Decorah, IA. Luther College is not far from the Decorah Chick Hatchery, home of the quality chick! After one semester at Luther, which seemed like five years, Amy transferred to UW-Marshfield Wood County. This was in preparation for Amy's big move to UW-Madison where she is currently a junior majoring in Elementary Education and Geography. She is employed at the CIMC Library as a cirrculation desk specialist. She is a member of the U-Band and plays the french horn. In her spare time, she enjoys scrapbooking, shopping, the beach, and spending time with her long-term boyfriend, Nick P. Guldan. Nick is a member of 1110 Vilas' "brother house" which is located at 111 S. Randall Street. Nick and his roommates, Grant Duchac, Adam Olson, Andrew Olson, and Ryan VandeZande, throw sweet pre-game parties on Badger Game Days. Some of their favorite activities include playing video games, watching Reno 911, and playing ping pong on their ping pong table that doubles as a beer pong table. Nick also spends a fair amount of time at 1110 Vilas Ave entertaining both Amy and the other roommates. Nick is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He also hails from Marshfield, WI. A June 2009 wedding is planned for the lovely couple.

Jamie A. Federwitz - Jamie was born on September 5, 1985 to Tim and Cindy in Marshfield, WI. She also joined her older brother, Chad, who was then two years old. Jamie attented Immanuel Luthern Elementary and Middle School, and then Marshfield High School. After high school, she began her college career at UW-Madison where she is now a junior majoring in Education. She is also a member of the UW-Madison Varsity Marching band and plays the saxophone. She is a member of the legendary "Fat Family" and her band name is "Porker". Her grandfather "Chubb" lives right next door to 1110 Vilas Ave. "Chubb" and his roommates provide entertainment for the girls of 1110 Vilas in the form of "window shows". Jamie enjoys drinking with Bruce, stradling Bruce, wrestling on the stairs with Bruce, watching movies with Bruce, cuddling with Bruce, and fooling around with Bruce. She also enjoys drinking with others, pi showers, playing hockey, and playing piano.

Laura L. Glaus - Laura was born on November 12, 1986 in Durand, WI to Todd and Gwen. She joined her older brother, Andrew, in their home in Plum City, WI home of the Spring Pond Park more commonly known as the "Duck Pond." Shortly after Laura's birth, they welcomed baby Brenton into the family. Laura attented the Free Engelical Church Preschool, Plum City Public Kindergarden, St. John's School (Gr. 1-8), and Plum City High School. After high school, she began her college career at UW-Madison where she is now a junior majoring in Special Education. Laura is part of the U-Band and plays the trumpet. Laura is employed at the Waisman Center and works in the Early Childhood Development Program. In the summer, she works at the Pickle Factory in Pepin, WI. The Pickle Factory is located on Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River and is home to great food and fun times. Laura enjoys boys with beautiful blonde hair, walking, and "napping with friends".

Amy R. Husfeldt - Amy was born on January 18, 1986 in Forest Lake, MN to Brian and Linda. Amy welcomed two, lovely sisters into her family, Ann and Abby. Amy grew up on a dairy farm in Forest Lake which is also home to Minnesota's largest Independence Day Parade complete with every local sanitation unit, dump truck, tow truck, fire truck, and any other non-float type float that you could think of. Amy attended Peter Pan Preschool at Faith Lutheran Church and Forest View Elementary School. Amy attended two different junior high schools. She went to Central Junior High for two years and then the building was "condemmed" and she moved to the new Century Junior High, home of the quarter of a mile long hallway. (It turns out that the building wasn't actually condemmed, but used to house CLC, ALC, monossori, and preschool.) She then attended Forest Lake Area High School. After high school, she was accepted into UW-Madison where she is now a junior currently majoring in political science and international studies. She is also looking into majoring in Geography with a concentration in GIS. She currently has NO idea what she would like to do after college, but thinks that it would be sweet to work for the CIA or in the White House State Department. Amy enjoys Sailor Jerry, volcanoes, maps, "schloonak," Apollo 13, space, the Minnesota Twins, and collecting rocks. Amy has recently quit her University Housing student custodial job for the second time since her freshman year.

Kimberly J. Varsho - Kimberly, also known as Kim, was born on June 24, 1985 to Ron and Julaine in Marshfield, WI. She was also not so lovingly welcomed into the family by her older sister, Jennifer. Kim grew up in Marshfield, home to the world's largest round barn and Jurrustic Park. She attented Pide Piper Preschool, Madison Elementary, Marshfield Junior High, and Marshfield High School. It is unclear whether Kim and Amy Crist were in the same preschool class or not; neither of them seem to recall each other. After high school, Kim started college at the UW-Madison where she is now a junior majoring in Accounting, Finance, and Economics. After her five-year career at the Target Corporation, she is now currently employed at American Family Insurance on the East Side of Madison. She enjoys grinding with Rob Gross, blue and purple items, playing raquetball, playing the piano, and the movie "Ever After".