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Sofia Ruder, left, talks with an attendee about her personalized learner profile, which is run through Epiphany Learning software. Students and teachers presented to community members about personalized learning Feb. 27 ahead of the district’s rollout of personalized learning plans for every student next school year.
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Jason and Heather Cooper had heard the “buzzword” of personalized learning over the past few years in the Verona Area School District. But they weren’t really sure what it meant for their two children — one each at Savanna Oaks Middle School and Stoner Prairie Elementary School.
nating a mayoral forum, which will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March
district showing off their personalized learning plans and discussing what the concept has meant for their education in recent years. Personalized learning is the idea of finding how each individual student learns best and fostering an environment in which they can exercise those interests. Initiatives like having an iPad for every student have helped
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to the Press. “ T h ey g o a b ove a n d beyond to make environmental education a cornerWhat: Upper Sugar River stone of their curriculum, Watershed Association and are unbelievable at annual meeting including the community in When: 12:30-3 p.m. that mission,” he said. Sunday, March 11 Konop said it was “humbling” to be honored with Where: Epic Systems an award they “had no idea Delphi Room we were even in the mix Info: uppersugar.org of.” Lohr said it was good to have their work recognized “for doing something a little unique.” weekend. USRWA executive direc“(It’s) nice to get a little tor Wade Moder called the appreciation for what we decision a “no-brainer” and “long overdue” in an email Turn to USRWA/Page 14
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New Century School has had an environmental focus since its 2011 charter agreement. Last year, fourth- and fifth-grade teachers Lee Lohr and Heidi Konop took it to a new level with weekly outdoor field trips – even
in the dead of winter. And just a year later, their effort is receiving recognition from an area environmental group, as the teachers will accept the “Candle on the Water Award” from the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association this The
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As the Verona Area School District continues to push up against some of its deadlines to get started on the new Verona Area High School, officials are
asking architects to take another look at the interior design. The district announced in an email and website post Friday, March 2, that it was specifically asking the project architects to reconsider the “amount of glass” in the building, citing concerns about safety and security. Those concerns, which the letter said
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After the district’s first community personalized learning event Feb. 27, they felt better about that. “We like that it really helps the students become responsible for their learning,” Jason Cooper told the Press. “That was the best thing we learned tonight.” The event, attended by about 100 people, featured teachers, students and administrators from around the
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The paid resignation of Verona’s school resource officer last fall essentially was the result of a breach in protocol and a lie to cover up the violation. That’s the conclusion of a 39-page document the Press obtained Feb. 14 detailing the Verona Police Department’s investigation into Matt Morris giving a teacher a “heads-up” about a planned meeting regarding the appropriateness of a conversation that teacher had with a student. Morris told investigators he “compromised” an investigation into the conversation by doing so. Morris went on paid leave Oct. 16 for the investigation, then asked to resign Nov. 8, before the investigation was finalized. A contract approved by the city days later specified he would be paid “his normal salary” of $31.77 per hour through Feb. 28 plus benefits through March 31. City administrator Jeff Mikorski told the Press the total payout was $24,280. Police chief Bernie Coughlin said that total included 30 working days of accrued time off. While the report doesn’t go into detail about the student’s conversation with the teacher, the conclusions reached by several people contacted for the investigation is that it was not illegal or even inappropriate but left the student uncomfortable “because it was a personal conversation in a school setting,” about upsetting family matters, as Morris described it in the investigation into his actions. However, Morris admitted in an interview in the document that he “compromised an investigation” into the teacher’s discussion with the student. When informed of the conversation, Sgt. Matthew Dart’s investigation explains, Morris reached out to the teacher and identified the student in question to him before discussing it in detail with administrators or allowing administrators to question the teacher. Administrators and police supervisors considered this an “inappropriate” breach of protocol, and as a result, the police department initiated an internal affairs investigation. A significant part of the investigation, questions asked in interviews in the report revealed, was determining whether Morris lied
to supervisors to cover up actions that were in violation of established procedures. Morris’ response to that allegation was that when questioned, he realized his actions were “among some of the stupidest decisions I’ve made,” and that he was searching for a way to deflect blame and was initially dishonest. Within the investigation, Morris and the teacher in question disagreed over whether Morris directed the teacher to alert administration, and administrators found Morris’ discussion with the teacher ahead of a planned meeting with him an “inappropriate” violation of protocol. Eventually, after extensive questioning, Morris admits in the document that “I have seen that school over twoand-a-half years get rid of a lot of good teachers over stupid stuff, so yeah, trying to give him a heads-up, because he’s been there for a while.” Later in the interview, Lt. David Dresser points out that Morris had made a similar violation of protocol in 2016 regarding a different investigation. Morris, hired by the department in 2013, had been serving as the policeschool liaison for the previous two years. Several days before the investigation, Morris delivered an update to the school board about his handling of the position over the previous year, including 27 presentations to students in which he gave them a “free pass” to talk about any issues on their minds, which he believed helped establish a good rapport with the students. The Press first attempted to obtain information on the contract and the investigation that led to it in November. While the contract was made available in November, the investigation was not complete until January and was provided Feb. 14. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.
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If it hadn’t been for Parkland, there might not have been much to talk about Monday in approving the new Verona Area High School. Most of the nearly hour long discussion on the $182 million project centered on safety and security in the wake of the Parkland school shooting last month. And none of it inspired any additional requirements or conditions on the site plan, which the Plan Commission approved 4-1. While the Common Council still needs to provide two approvals, the site plan is final. That essentially gives the school district the green light to begin site work, knowing that the fine details in the 150 pages of 20-by-22-inch plans submitted to the city are ready to go. What remains is a conditional use permit to exceed the city’s height limit and a certified survey map, both of which are generally formalities, as well as standard conditions such as getting lighting, stormwater and building permit staff approval and appropriate state permits. Among the conditions is a pre-development agreement, which has been a major point of contention for several months because of the school district’s expectation that the city will be helping to fund construction of a second access road, connecting to Nine Mound Road. Negotiations have pointed toward next Monday as the date that agreement should be completed. One of the other conditions for site
Lincoln apartments get commission’s blessing JIM FEROLIE Verona Press editor
A year after a parade of residents complained loudly and strongly about a plan to build 90 apartments on an adjacent 3.2-acre parcel on Lincoln Street, a public hearing for apartments there got only one comment Monday. And it was mostly positive. The Plan Commission took just a few minutes to
give a positive recommendation to the Common Council after Jefferson Street resident Mike Hankard was the only speaker about the project. He pointed out questions his neighbors across the street had brought up about lighting and screening, all of which planning director Adam Sayre said “shouldn’t be a problem” because of the staff review and the configuration, which moved the buildings away from the Jefferson Street homes and
reduced the scope from three buildings up to four stories to one three-story building. Though some neighbors had complained traffic was already a problem, the city’s consultants said traffic there after the development would be within acceptable numbers. That had been stated in previous reviews by the commission, with references to the new stoplight at Verona Avenue, put in more than two years ago for the fire station. The council is expected
to review the general development plan for approval Monday, March 12. That is the second step of a threestep public process called a planned-unit development, which allows the city to waive standard zoning rules, which in this case would be mostly for the amount of dwelling units – about three times the normal limit for a lot of its size. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.
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in thinking about security. And project designer Chris Michaud, when questioned about the building’s ability to accommodate safe zones away from the large windows, assured the commission there was plenty of room to accommodate every student and staff member. One of the questions even addressed inclement weather such as tornadoes, something that clearly would be fresh in the minds of many on the school board after a 2014 tornado tore apart Country View Elementary School. Though combining that with Scott Manley’s question about active shooters, Michaud pointed to instructions the board had given EUA to re-evaluate extra security levels. Roberts called that an “ongoing process” that will be communicated to the public “when it comes time.” One suggestion the district passed on entirely was Manley’s question about weapons checks, which superintendent Dean Gorrell called “practically undoable.” Gorrell compared such processes to the TSA’s airport security lines. “Imagine that repeating itself every day for 1,700 to 2,000 kids and all staff members,” he said. “It just doesn’t strike us as a practical approach.” Other questions the commission had before approving the plan exactly as presented were about parking, creation of an auxiliary lot for a future U.S. 18-151 crossing to the Stewart’s Woods parcel and the height of the apartments nearby. All three items – the plan approval and the two recommendations – were 4-1 votes, with Jeff Horsfall dissenting.
plan approval is working with the Verona Police Department on design features and internal operations to ensure public safety within and around the building. That has been a popular discussion point since Feb. 14, when a 19-year-old former student allegedly killed 17 people at a high school in Florida. A flurry of questions have surrounded the school’s security infrastructure, most of which the Verona Area School District claimed in a March 2 letter to parents has already been addressed. School board president Noah Roberts read that letter verbatim to the commission Monday, leading into an extensive discussion about security that involved three different architects and the superintendent answering commission questions. The most prominent question addressed by the letter was the large amount of glass in the design of the 343,000-square-foot building complex, which is intended to emphasize natural light. The board is expected to vote on some potential redesign ideas March 19. But district representatives went down a long list of other recommendations that came out of meetings with the Verona Police Department last fall, “almost all” of which they said have been implemented, Eppstein Uhen Architects senior project manager Mark Lewandowski said. Those include laminated glass at strategic entry points, security cameras, ID badges, check-in points, a critical incident safe room, interior locks, communications hardware, single-stall bathrooms and small windows in classroom doors. Abe Khatchadorian, EUA senior project manager, called the district “proactive” and “ahead of the curve”
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Transmission line would damage area We are absolutely opposed to the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line. The Driftless area is a unique landscape that needs to be protected. The area the line would pierce through is precious, not only for its beauty that has enchanted resident and tourist alike, but for its ecological diversity. The proposed line would change the very nature of the area that we call home. If built, it would reduce property values, diminish tourist travel and diminish the core reason our area thrives... the land itself. American Transmission Company has a history of distorting the need for energy lines in order to obtain huge profits for the company. They pit alternate-route communities against each other in a quest to build their mammoth lines across our landscape. Their divideand-conquer tactics tout employment as an incentive to build the
line, ignoring what Wisconsin really needs – long-term employment opportunities in non-transmission renewables. We are not alone in our opposition to the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line. Our town, Springdale, along with towns and villages across the region, have passed strong resolutions condemning the project. Residents are organized, and from their rage have emerged advocacy organizations Driftless Defenders and SOUL of Wisconsin. The project has been opposed by the Driftless Area Land Conservancy and the Environmental Law and Policy Center. Individual voices can be heard throughout the region, a unified “no” to a transmission line that strikes at the very soul of what we call home, the land. Tim and Karen White Town of Springdale
Beres exhibits ‘fiscal responsibility’ It is my pleasure to endorse Denny Beres for Mayor. I met Denny in 2009 and served with him for eight years on the Verona Area Board of Education. During his 15-year tenure, Denny’s leadership focused on fiscal responsibility that poised the district for expansion of programming and building sites. As a longtime Verona resident, with family ties 100 years old, Denny’s interests have always been community focused. Since I moved to Verona in 2003, the city hasn’t stopped growing. Denny recognizes the need to balance the Verona legacy, that makes this community so attractive, with
strategic growth and city amenities that properly serve resident needs. During this time of continued growth, we need someone to lead our city, and I can think of no one better than Denny. Someone who has channeled so much of their time and energy into serving this community. Someone who has built relationships within the region. Someone who knows the history and the soul of Verona. Therefore, I fully endorse Denny Beres for Verona’s next mayor. Renee Zook Verona Area School District School Board member
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Uruguay’s Las Llamadas pay deafening homage to Africans
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very February, the heart of Africa convulses a half a world away in the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay. The city shakes to the hypnotic beats of Candombe as more than 40 groups of drummers and dancers come together to parade through the traditionally African neighborhoods of Barrio Sur and Palermo. Las Llamadas, or “the calls,” refer to the drums Africans used to signal a gathering in their neighborhoods of Montevideo. It was a practice their ancestors had Dresser brought over with them on the slave ships, and slowly, these drum conversations have evolved into Uruguay’s unique style of music, known as Candombe. Many Uruguayans speak of this event and the culture around Candombe with a kind of reverence that is usually reserved for soccer or Eduardo Galeano, their beloved national storyteller. Even my husband, a son of Uruguayan parents, has an entire tattoo sleeve dedicated to the tradition. So, inevitably, one day after staring far too long at my husband’s right arm while cycling through his playlist of Candombe hits, I began to wonder: Apart from the mighty descendants of African slaves, could Las Llamadas also be calling a pasty white girl from Wisconsin? Probably not, but it didn’t matter. The best of adventures start with the stupidest of premises. My husband I arrived on the first night of the two-night celebration. As we weaved through the streets to get to our parade viewpoint, we passed raucous sidewalk grill-outs and roaring bonfires in the middle of residential neighborhoods.
Men with elaborately painted faces leaned over the fires to heat up their drums, and half-naked women with iridescent feathers coming out of their bottoms slinked in and out of the shadows. It seemed to me we had walked into a scene of “Heart of Darkness” meets “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” I was quickly losing my sense of reality. We muscled our way to the front of the crowd and the pounding of the drums hit me like a sonic boom. The drummers had not even come into view, but their battle cry was already loud enough to blow out my knees. The parade began with a trio of flag-bearers that came forward and swooped their colors low over our heads, back and forth, with dangerous speed and proximity. With each swoop, a sea of hands shot up into the air, because touching the flag is believed to bring good luck. Next, a bevy of fancifully dressed old men and women appeared. They seized and gyrated against one another in their roles of El Gramillero and Mama Vieja. In other terms, that’s the black house servant trying to seduce the wealthy white colonist, who’s usually portrayed as a doctor. The scandalous scene sent the crowd into fits of laughter and whoops of approval. Then, the entire night sky exploded with the color, glitter and rhinestones of the carnival-esque dancers locked in a seance with the sound of the drums. Women of every shape, size and age enthusiastically writhed and rippled their bodies like wild animals on display. They only had to open their arms wide and flash a radiant smile and all the children would launch into their own copycat frenzied dance. It was as if the children had been bottling up a special reserve of energy all year for their one chance to impress
these otherworldly beings. I was equally elated by their magical presence, because despite the sound of an elephant stampede bearing down on me at full bore, the dancers made me feel safe. Each time one of them smiled in my direction, I received it as a blessing. Their movements lulled me into a beautiful dream, until I saw the line of manic looking drummers – ten rows deep – crossing the horizon. In unison and at the speed of light, each man raised huge, calloused hands and slammed one punishing blow after another into the head of the drum. Their faces were contorted in concentration, dripping with sweat, and painted in dark hues. These colors only served to exaggerate the whites of their eyes whenever they looked into the crowd. I didn’t know whether to reel back in fear or lean forward in fascination, but I felt certain I was witnessing a supernatural force. As soon as the last row of the percussion battalion rolled over our front line, I collapsed into my husband’s arms, trembling and ecstatic. “Wow,” I gasped. “I have never experienced anything like that in my life!” “Viva el Candombe!” he shouted over the din. “And hold your position -- because here comes about 40 more!” It was an unforgettable night. Even now, I sometimes wake up in a cold a sweat in the wee hours of the morning, startled by the call of Candombe still thundering in my head. Of all my travel experiences, witnessing the heart of Africa in the tiny South American country of Uruguay is one story I know I will be retelling well into my old age. Ashley Dresser is a Verona native and a full-time traveler. To read more about her adventures, see her bilingual blog at www.elbigmonday.com.
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Presentation to focus on Verona’s former leper colony It almost sounds like an urban legend. But Verona Area Historical Society president Jesse Charles will reveal the truth behind the story of a leper colony that was once in Verona. His presentation at the historical society’s meeting on Saturday, March 10, “looks to answer that question – and maybe pose a few more,” Charles wrote in an email to the Press. “We have collected oral histories from the last several decades, looked through Dane County records, examined aerial photographs and uncovered newspaper clippings from the 1800s that are all pieces of this puzzle,” he wrote. “These pieces will, for the first time, be presented together on a timeline that sheds light onto the ‘colony’ and the people who lived there just a few generations ago.” Charles will also talk about work the society is doing with Dane County Parks, archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Prairie Moraine Friends group to “dig” more into this topic.
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February meeting Little did Rich Schmidt know he would embark on an engrossing hobby in 2010 when his lawn mower sank wheel-deep into a soft spot on his lawn. Curious why one small area of the acreage surrounding his County PB home continually held moisture, with shovel in hand he made his first discovery: two matching wood timbers with a half-circle cut from the inside edge of each midway down, designed to fit around a pipe. He soon
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discovered a rockwalled 13-foot well and a plunger part of the pumping mechanism. In the following years, he’s uncovered the foundation of a forgotten farmhouse and thousands of artifacts dating back to Native American occupation as evidenced by pink Galena chert arrowheads. One interesting item is an original pin emblem popular during the Civil War, which belonged to members of the 69th Irish Brigade from New York. Rich Schmidt found a soldier’s name from that brigade, which is the same name as someone who earlier lived on his property. – Compiled by Ruth Jensen, VAHS
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Verona Area High School will host its annual kids carnival on St. Patrick’s Day. The carnival is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 17, at the high school gym and commons area, featuring games and activities for kids ages 3-10. All kids will receive a small gift bag upon entry. About 20 student clubs and local organizations will set up their own booths and activities to connect with kids and give back to the community. There will be face painting, flag making, bean bag toss and dance lessons organized by Art Club, National Honor Society and dance team. Staff from Verona fire and police departments will also
What: VAHS kids carnival When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 Where: Verona Area High School gym and commons area Info: verona.k12.wi.us
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participate in the carnival. Children can try on gear and sit in police cars and fire trucks for photos. The cost is $5 for each child and food will be available for sale. For information, visit Photo by Kate Newton verona.k12.wi.us. Julio Aparicio, 6, of Fitchburg, gets ready to “pin the tail on the burro” at the Spanish Club’s booth at last year’s carnival. Contact Helu Wang at helu. wang@wcinet.com.
and talk with some of the district’s art teachers, runs from 5-7 p.m. at the Sugar River Art Gallery inside VAHS. Verona Area school board members are also expected to honor student artists later this month with a recognition ceremony March 19. Students recognized that night will have their artwork displayed around the district’s central office.
14, at the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St. It will be televised on tape delay by the city’s community-access channel, VHATCh. 98, and rebroadcast several times before the election. It will also be available on the VeronaWIMeetings YouTube channel the day after the event. On April 3, District 3 Ald. Luke Diaz is facing former school board president Dennis Beres for a two-year term in the city’s first open race for mayor without an incumbent since 2006. It’s only the second mayoral race in that 12 years, with Chad Kemp having challenged incumbent Jon Hochkammer in 2014. Diaz joined the council in 2013 in a progressive sweep that touched off a year’s worth of angst in the council chambers but has since settled down to a cooperative environment with occasional gridlock. Beres presided over several years of fiscal conservativism on the school board and left a year ago after being part of the planning for what became the most expensive successful capital building referendum in state history. Six candidates for alder
have also been invited to introduce themselves at the beginning of the forum. The race in District 2 pits incumbent Jack Linder against Katie Kohl, and the District 3 race is incumbent Brad Stiner against Kate Cronin. Running unopposed in District 1 is newcomer Chad Kemp, who will be taking over for Mac McGilvray, while Evan Touchett is not opposed for his District 4 seat. All questions will be directed to the mayoral candidates. Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie will moderate the discussion, which will be based off questions devised by Verona Press staff. The format will be a standard one, with two minutes allowed per answer and one minute of optional rebuttal time, similar to the 2014 mayoral forum and the 2013 aldermanic forum. The public will be allowed to submit questions after the initial round of questions. These questions will be asked as time allows. Refreshments will be provided by the chamber, and the event is planned for 90 minutes.
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K-12 artists’ reception March 12 The Verona Area School District is celebrating Youth Art Month by highlighting its students’ work at the Sugar River Art Gallery. The annual display at Verona Area High School, which is showing 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday from March 2-21, will also be featured during an artists’ reception March 15. The reception, which offers parents and community members a chance to see the art
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Coming up Cardiopulmonary resuscitation The Fitch-Rona EMS staff will provide free training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use of a defibrillator at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Verona Town Hall, 7669 County Hwy. PD. The training is to prepare people for situations like cardiac arrest. Statistics show cardiopulmonary resuscitations will typically save lives. For information, call 497-2909.
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The senior center will host a March birthday, anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day party from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 16. The party will feature the Al Anderson Jazz Band. Anderson and his fourpiece band will perform jazz favorites plus St. Patty’s Day tunes. There will be a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage feast for $8 per person. Guests with a March birthday or anniversary will get a free lunch. Reservation are available until noon Monday, March 12. To reserve, call 845-7471.
Senior case management Becky Losby, case manager from the senior center, will hold a senior case management outreach from
Churches 1-2 p.m. Monday, March 12, at the The presentation is part of March library. Mammoth, an exploration of the Ice Losby will answer questions and Age world with events for all ages provide resources on Medicare, through April 3. homecare, housing assistance and For information, call 845-7180. financial resources. Support group for parents For information, call 845-7471. Parents who are looking for a supGreen eggs and ham breakfast portive and safe place to talk with The library will host a free catered other parents about how to navigate buffet-style breakfast featuring green the ups and downs of their children’s eggs, ham, muffins and juice at 9:30 adolescent years can participate in a a.m. or 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, March support group from 6:30-7:30 p.m. 13. Thursday, March 15, at the library. There will be Dr. Seuss activities Tia Fagan, certified parent coach for kids. Registration is required. will lead a discussion about the trials To register, call 845-7180. and tribulations of raising tweens and teens. De-extinction presentation For information, visit Dr. Stanley Temple, professor veronapubliclibrary.org. emeritus with the department of forest and wildlife ecology of UW-Madison, Casey and Greg music show will explore the possibilities for resurCasey and Greg will perform acousrecting extinct species from 7-8 p.m. tic and Irish music at the Hop Haus, Wednesday, March 14, at the library. 231 S. Main St. and Fisher King WinRapid advances in biotechnology ery, 1105 Laser St. and reproductive biology may soon The Hop Haus performance is from make de-extinction feasible, but given 7-10 p.m. Friday, March 16; 6:45the many uncertainties and possible 8:45 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day, Satunintended consequences, the ques- urday, March 17, at the Fisher King tion of how or should people proceed Winery. For information, call 239-4870. remains. Temple will review current technological progress and discuss the pros and cons of de-extinction.
Community calendar Thursday, March 8
• 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga club, library, 845-7180 • 7 p.m., VAHS “Almost, Maine,” VAHS Performing Arts, 300 Richard St., verona.k12.wi.us
citation training, Verona Town Hall, 7669 County Hwy. PD, 497-2909 • 7 p.m., VAHS “Almost, Maine,” VAHS Performing Arts, 300 Richard St., verona.k12.wi.us
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• 4-5:30 p.m., Minecraft club (grades 1-6), library, 845-7180 • 7-8 p.m., De-extinction presentation, library, 845-7180
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• 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga • 1 p.m., VAHS “Almost, Maine,” club, library, 845-7180 Friday, March 9 • 12:30-2:30 p.m., Movie: Despica- VAHS Performing Arts, 300 Richard • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Support group for parents, library, veronapubliclibrary. ble Me 3, senior center, 845-7471 St., verona.k12.wi.us org • 7 p.m., VAHS “Almost, Maine,” Monday, March 12 VAHS Performing Arts, 300 Richard • 1-2 p.m., Senior case manageFriday, March 16 St., verona.k12.wi.us ment, senior center, 845-7471 • 10-11:30 a.m., Young and the • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Adult coloring restless, library, 845-7180 Saturday, March 10 club, library, 845-7180 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Birthday • 8 a.m. to noon, Blood donation, and St. Patrick’s Day party, senior Sugar River United Methodist Tuesday, March 13 center, 845-7471 Church, 415 W. Verona Ave. , 845• 9:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m., Green 585 • 7-10 p.m., Casey and Greg music eggs and ham breakfast, library, show, Hop Haus, 231 S. Main St., • 10-10:30 a.m., Ice Age storytime, 845-7180 239-4870 library, 845-7180 Wednesday, March 14 • 10 a.m., Cardiopulmonary resus-
What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, March 8 7 a.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Cindy & Randy at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society Friday, March 9 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 5:30 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior Center 11 p.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center Saturday, March 10 8 a.m. – Plan Commission from 03-05-18
11 a.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 1 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 03-05-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center Sunday, March 11 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Plan Commission from 03-05-18 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 03-05-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center Monday, March 12 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats
Football 7 - p.m. – Common Council Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior Center 11 p.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center Tuesday, March 13 7 a.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior Center 10 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center 2 p.m. –Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. –Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Cindy & Randy at Senior Center 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society Wednesday, March 14 7 a.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 1 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 03-12-18 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior
Center 11 p.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center Thursday, March 15 7 a.m. – Natural Pain Management Pt. 2 at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – CCR Training at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Home Improvement at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Greg Anderson at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Cindy & Randy at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – E-Readers/Music & Memory at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Horseshoe Bend Dig at the Historical Society
All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Fitchburg Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m. Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Redeemer Bible Fellowship 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 848-1836 redeemerbiblefellowship.org Pastor Dwight R. Wise Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship Resurrection Lutheran Church – WELS 6705 Wesner Rd., Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant Pastor Timothy Priewe Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. St. Christopher Catholic Parish St. Andrew Church 301 N. Main St., Verona St. William Church 1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli (608) 845-6613 stchristopherverona.com Fr. John Sasse, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m. Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor Jeff Jacobs Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. West Madison Bible Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona (608) 845-9518 www.wmbiblechurch.org Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 Pastor Brad Brookins Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli (608) 255-1278 Rev. Laura Crowe Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
Believing Is Seeing “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” – Romans 1:20 NIV We all know the old saying “seeing is believing,” which makes perfect sense, since it is hard to doubt something that is right in front of you. But the equation of seeing and believing works both ways. That is, we often believe only because we have directed our eyes, or our mental gaze, in the direction of something. Many of us believe in God because we have seen His work in our lives or have experienced him in a way that is hard to doubt. Many view the natural world around them as the handiwork of God and this strengthens their faith. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews gives a working definition of faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Those who believe without seeing are sometimes commended for their faith, but sometimes, in the effort to strengthen our faith, we really need to look harder. If you aren’t looking for God in the world then you probably won’t see Him there, whereas if you make a determined effort to see God, both in the guise of your fellow human beings, and in the natural world all around you, you are sure to see Him everywhere. – Christopher Simon
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Mammoths visit the library The mammoth exhibit kicked off in March at the library. People can learn the story of some of the last woolly mammoths on earth from various presentations and see mammoth fossils. An opening presentation on the last Ice Age in Wisconsin was held March 3, featuring real and replica fossils, including life-size replicas of a giant woolly mammoth skull and a ferocious saber-toothed cat skeleton.
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Personalized: District to roll out personalized plans for all students this fall Continued from page 1 more toward the goal, as students can access more materials and keep track of their own plans on the devices. VASD first moved toward personalized learning in 2012, with an initial goal to have a personalized learning plan in place for every student by the 2016-17 school year. When it became clear that had been overly ambitious, the board moved it back to 201819. Ahead of the implementation of those plans, which outline information like a student’s favorite way to learn, best subjects and long-term goals, the district wanted to make sure parents were prepared. “I believe it is always important to open our doors to our community and talk about initiatives that are near and dear to our hearts,” district director of personalized learning Amy Arbogash said in an email to the Press. “Opportunities like this allow us to share our voice and our passion for teaching and learning and our continued path to assure that ‘Every Student Must Be Successful.’”
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Verona Area High School students Kathryn Porter, center, and Josie McCartney, right, talk with an attendee at the community information personalized learning event. Around the K-Wing gymna- iPads, showing parents and sium at the high school, some community members what was of those students sat with their included in their personalized plan — from their favorite food
to whether they liked reading or writing better. There were nine stations around the gym, each centered on the “How,” “Why” or
“What” of personalized learning, allowing those in attendance to decide what they wanted to learn about. That allowed the district to “model key foundational aspects of PL,” Arbogash said, rather than offering a lecture in the PAC or a more presentation-focused event. She added that it was especially “valuable” to have the students on hand to share their experiences. “They were so proud of their work and were excited to share with our families, community, and staff,” she said. Saria Butler, who has two children attending Glacier Edge Elementary School, noticed the enthusiasm and said it helped her feel more confident in the concept. “I’m leaning more toward, ‘Hey, this is a good thing,’” Butler said. “(The students) seem really excited about it, so I’m hopeful.” The district is planning future events on the topic ahead of the rollout this fall, though dates are still to be decided. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Verona Area High School fans celebrate as the team takes the ice Friday in the WIAA state semifinals against Hudson. The Wildcats, which lost 4-1 to the Raiders, made the state semifinals for the first time since 2014 with a 4-1 win over Green Bay Notre Dame on Thursday in the state quarterfinals. Hudson won the state tournament 7-1 over Eau Claire Memorial.
Cats fall to defending champs Verona makes first state semifinal since 2014 JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Undisciplined penalties have plagued the Verona boys hockey team from time to time throughout the 2017-18 season. They ended the Wildcats’ season Friday in the WIAA state semifinals, keeping Verona shorthanded for much of a 4-1 loss. Verona took 17 minutes’ worth of penalties against the defending state champion Hudson Raiders, who finished the season 28-1-1 after winning the
title Saturday. Those included three minors and a 5-minute major for cross checking by junior Mason McCormick. As a result, the Wildcats (204-3) allowed one power playgoal and an even-strength goal shortly after another penalty ended as Hudson scored a pair of goals in the decisive second period. “I don’t want to say the actual penalties hurt us. It was more about us getting caught up in it, taking those frustration and retaliation penalties, and losing focus,” Verona coach Joel Marshall said. “We weren’t used to people being able to keep up with our speed, and I think that frustrated us.”
Verona goaltender Garhett Kaegi kept the Wildcats in the game as long as he could, getting 11 of his 22 stops in the second period. “Garhett was huge,” senior forward Graham Sticha said. “He made some amazing saves, not just today but all season long. He really stepped up when we needed him.” Hudson, which has played in the last three championship games rolled, 7-1 over Eau Claire Memorial for the championship. But its game against Verona was tied through the first period. Then, Hudson junior defenseman Bennett Schrank popped in a power-play rebound a
minute-and-a-half into the second period. Four minutes later senior forward Aaron Squires poked home another Hudson goal five seconds after the power play expired. Schrank added a second goal in the third period to ice the win. “Hudson plays a well-structured game. If we’re going to play them, we have to do it fiveon-five and try to win it,” Marshall said. “We took it to them a little bit, especially late in the first period, but they’re a resilient team.” Verona allowed the game’s first score on a short-handed goal by Ben Lundeen 14 minutes into the first period. The
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Highlights: Keryluk scored two goals and assisted on another for the Verona hockey in its 4-1 victory over Green Bay Notre Dame Thursday in the WIAA state quarterfinals Honorable mentions: Grant Kelliher (boys bb) finished with 11 points in a D1 regional semifinal loss to No. 6 Mukwonago
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Season closes in regional semifinals ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Verona boys basketball’s season came to an end Friday in a 65-48 regional semifinal loss at No. 6 Mukwonago. The No. 11 Wildcats (9-14 overall) played with a lot of energy, coach
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Bainbridge makes second-team All-Big Eight ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
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Senior guard Chandler Bainbridge, shown taking a jump shot at Madison East this season, earned a second-team All-Big Eight Conference selection.
Senior guard Chandler Bainbridge earned a second-team All-Big Eight Conference selection this season. Bainbridge was joined by sophomore guard Rayna Briggs, who secured an honorable mention nod. Bainbridge, a four-year varsity starter and a third-team all-conference player last season, finished with 344 total points and averaged a team-high six rebounds per game. “(Bainbridge) is one of the strongest players I have ever coached, and we will miss her dearly next year,” coach Angie Murphy wrote in an email. Briggs joined the program and was a starter alongside Bainbridge. She finished with 232 total points. “(Briggs) has some of the best body control I have seen while driving to the rim for strong finishes,” Murphy wrote. “If she keeps working to add new elements to her game she will be a force to deal with in her final two varsity seasons.” Verona (10-14 overall) finished 9-9 and was in fifth place in the Big Eight Conference this season. One of the highlight wins was against first-place Sun Prairie, the Cardinals’ only loss in the conference. The Wildcats defeated Madison La Follette in the WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal but fell to Sun Prairie in the regional final.
All-Big Eight Conference First team: Justice Filip, sr. guard (Madison East), Julia Hartwig, jr. forward (Janesville Parker), Erin Howard, sr. wing (Madison East), Jayda Jensen, sr. guard (Sun Prairie), Leilani Kapinus, so. forward (Madison Memorial Second team: Chandler Bainbridge, sr. guard (Verona), Kate Carlson, sr. forward (Madison West), Kaytlin Eder, junior point guard (Madison La Follette), Cassie Goswick, jr. guard (Janesville Craig), Grace Hilber, jr. guard (Sun Prairie), Aniah Williams, sr. guard (Beloit Memorial) Third team: Haley Dunn, sr. guard (Middleton), Elle Moore, jr. guard (Sun Prairie), Emily Pierson, jr. guard (Janesville Craig), Nyen Riak, so. shooting forward (Madison La Follette) Honorable mentions: Rayna Briggs, so. guard (Verona), Daiysha Brown, so. guard (Madison Memorial), Carly Coulthart, sr. guard (Sun Prairie), Sitori Tanin, so. forward (Middleton) Coach of the Year: Will Green (Madison La Follette) Defensive Player of the Year: Kapinus (Madison Memorial) Player of the Year: Howard (Madison East)
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State hockey scores Thursday, March 1 quarterfinals Hudson 7, St. Mary’s Springs co-op 1 Verona 4, Notre Dame 1 Eau Claire Memorial 6, West Salem/Bangor 2 Waukesha North co-op 3, D.C. Everest 2 (2 OT) Friday, March 2 semifinals Hudson 4, Verona 1 Eau Claire Memorial 2, Waukesha North co-op 1 Saturday, March 3 champion Hudson 7, Eau Claire Memorial 1
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Garhett Kaegi makes a save in the third period Thursday as Notre Dame’s Jon Fry (3) drives to the net looking for a rebound. Kaegi made 29 saves as Verona won the game 4-1.
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Baker’s return helps Wildcats top in rematch with Tritons JEREMY JONES Sports editor
The leading scorer for the Verona boys hockey team did not have a point earlier this season when the Wildcats skated to a 3-3 draw against Notre Dame on Dec. 22. That’s because he sat out the game with an injury. Fourth-seeded Notre Dame wasn’t so lucky Thursday in the WIAA state quarterfinals inside the Alliant Energy Center, as that player - junior Brockton Baker - scored twice and senior goaltender Garhett Kaegi shut the Tritons out in the first period. Verona rolled 4-1 to advance to a semifinal game Friday with defending state champion Hudson, which has been ranked No. 1 all season. “Hudson is by far our biggest challenge to date,” Marshall said. “They’ve been No. 1 all season for a reason. We haven’t seen a lot of teams that match our depth, rolling three plus lines like us. That’s something they have and then some.” It was the fourth time Verona and Notre Dame had met at the state tournament, with the Wildcats winning the past three. Wildcats coach Joel Marshall said the tie earlier this season with the Tritons gave his team a lot of confidence entering the state quarterfinal game. “To skate to that tie without Brock, Mason McCormick and Kade Binger, was kind of a win for us,” Marshall said. “We had the game won, and they came back and tied it late. We knew coming in, adding that skill element and our safety valve back on D, today’s game was ours to be had.” The last time the Wildcats had stepped on the ice inside the Alliant Energy Center, the team won the 2014 state title, which culminated a three-year state run for a senior-laden roster. This year was a different story for Verona, which was down several players for much of the season. While that led to a few early-season hiccups, including losses to Madison Edgewood and Sun Prairie, it apparently benefited the Wildcats in the long term. “Skating to that tie in Green Bay showed us that no matter who was on the ice, we could trust anyone,” said Baker who scored his teamhigh 31st and 32nd goals at state. Verona hadn’t lost in 14 straight games entering the state tournament, and 20 straight if you count only in-state games and not a 3-1 loss to Albert Lea (Minn.). It was also a long way from where the team was in early December. After losing twice in the team’s first five games, Baker said, “I don’t know if anybody was thinking we were going to be as good as we thought.”
With no one on the team having played in the state tournament before, Marshall said that excitement spilled over and led to some first-period penalties. “We weathered the storm in the first and battled through some adversity being in the penalty box,” he said. Kaegi was a big reason the Wildcats were able to take a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. He finished with 29 saves and helped the Wildcats kill off three first-period penalties before Verona got on the scoreboard. Verona held Notre Dame 0 for 6 on the power play for the game. “I don’t want to say we’ve got a lot of practice on the penalty kill this season, and it’s something to be proud of, but we haven’t been the most disciplined team,” Marshall said. “We knew Notre Dame had a similar power play to ours, though, so we knew how to kill it.” For his part, Kaegi was unbelievable in net Baker said, making 12 saves in the first period. “If a goalie could win a game, this is it,” Marshall said. “We got a little momentum off our penalty kills and we knew all it took was a couple chances to get a goal with our speed.” Despite being outshot 9-2, Baker flipped the script on the Tritons’ pressure and tapped the puck into a wide-open net to score the first goal 13:47 into the first period off a beautiful pass across the slot from Mack Keryluk. “It takes a lot out of you killing penalties, so putting that first goal in late in the first period was just the spark we needed,” Baker said. “Regardless of how tired you are, that goal gave us a second wind.” Verona extended its lead to 2-0 seven minutes into the second period, when Keryluk flicked a centering pass from behind the net from Aidan Schmitt past Notre Dame goaltender Bo Buckley and into the back of the net. The Tritons scored their lone goal twoand-a-half minutes into the third period when senior forward Bryce Poshak scored a controversial goal. Poshak broke in on Kaegi and scored on a backhanded shot between the legs to cut the Verona lead to 2-1. The referees got together and looked at the video but did not overturn the goal. “Some of our players thought the puck had hit off someone’s glove on their bench and popped back into play,” Marshall said. “Our guys stopped playing, and they got the rush on us.” Baker responded eight minutes later with his second goal of the night, a shot through traffic and over the glove of Triton goaltender Bo Buckley, on a centering pass from Keryluk behind the net. Keryluk, the team’s second leading scorer, added the final goal (his 16th and 17th) with a little more than a minute remaining.
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Shannon Whitmus allowed only five earned runs in 17 1/3 innings (2.02 ERA) over three starts for Edgewood College on Feb. 24-25 She led the Eagles to their first win at the Finlandia Dome Classic tournament in a 6-1 win
over Northland College. The Verona native struck out 10 in three appearances. Whitmus held Northland to one earned run and five hits in seven innings. Whitmus added one triple at the plate. Edgewood lost to Finlandia 12-11 in eight innings, to UW-Superior 4-0 and to UW-Stevens point 4-3. Finlandia and UW-Oshkosh tied for first at the tournament with 4-0 records.
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J ev i n B u d d e s a i d , bu t shot 39 percent (17-for44) from the floor and left some points out there. “We just missed some opportunities offensively,” Budde said. “We had some possessions where we didn’t knock down some shots.” Mukwonago led 32-24 at halftime, and while Verona made some key stops in the second half, Mukwonago took advantage of some second and third opportunities. “We were getting them to take the shots we wanted, and we just couldn’t s e c u r e t h e r e b o u n d s ,” Budde said. Senior guard Grant Kelliher led Verona with 11 points. Senior guard Bui Clements and junior R e a ga n K l aw i t e r e a c h chipped in nine. Senior guard Bryce Konitzer led Mukwonago with 17 points.
Verona boys basketball coach Jevin Budde said he is excited about next year’s team, which is expected to bring back all nine juniors. Budde took over as head coach for associate principal Alan Buss this year, and he said his next step will be making sure athletes are committed in both the offseason and during the season. “The best part about this year was learning about all the kids in the program,” Budde said. “It will be easier moving forward this offseason and working on the things we need to do to improve.” Junior Tyler Slawek, who missed the final month with an injury, was one of the key offensive contributors before he went out. In 14 games, he averaged 11.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game and shot 57 percent (52-for-92) from the field and 46 percent (13-for-28) from 3-point range. “Tyler did a lot for us,” Budde said. “He wasn’t getting 20 points per game, but he produced a lot for us with scoring and making plays for his teammates. Some other guys stepped up and did some things in his absence, but we just couldn’t get over the hump late in the year.” Juniors Ryan Van Handel, Reagan Klawiter, Quinn Golden, Crew Risgaard, Ian Vander Mause, Sam Pederson, Max Atwell and Zach Poller are others expected to return. Van Handel averaged 9.3 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Klawiter finished with 85 points, and Golden had 51. Risgaard, Vander Mause and Pederson had more work after Slawek’s injury, and Atwell and Poller had limited minutes.
Seniors close out high school careers at regionals Seniors Bui Clements, Grant Kelliher, James Kemper, Jaden King, Seamus Reilly and Tommie McKnight all finished their high school careers Friday. Clements, Kelliher, Kemper and Reilly all played key minutes throughout the season. Clements finished 280 points and 136 rebounds, and Kelliher had 208 points and 64 rebounds. Kemper collected 116 points and 62
rebounds, and Reilly finished with 52 points. Coach Jevin Budde said it was a great group of kids, and it was tough for them with a new coach coming in because they had to learn a new system. “They weren’t used to me, and I had to learn about them,” Budde said. “But they worked hard, and I am proud of what they accomplished.”
State: Penalties hurt Wildcats in semifinals Wildcats turned the puck over in their own zone, allowing Lundeen to break in alone on Kaegi. Lundeen deked once and slipped the puck under Kaegi’s glove. Sticha answered one minute later, scoring a power-play goal on the team’s third man-advantage chance. Leo Renlund helped set up the goal, passing the puck outside to Sticha, who threw a shot on goal from the top of the left circle. The puck trickled past Hudson goaltender Alex Cohen with a little less than two minutes remaining in the period. “It was huge,” Sticha said of going into the first intermission tied. “You’ve got to own the last two and first two minutes of each period. It definitely gave us a little bit of momentum. “I was just trying to get the puck deep, throw something on net. To be honest, I didn’t even know I scored.” Everybody else on the ice
knew and starting celebrating. “I’m not one to score many points, but I got a lucky bounce there,” Sticha said. It was the last break the Wildcats would get, despite a furious third-period rush. Cohen tallied 10 of his 23 stops in the period to preserve the win for Hudson. Marshall said the Wildcats didn’t get as much respect as they deserved this year from coaches around the state this year, even though they had gotten a big win over Stevens Point and a tie with fellow state qualifier Notre Dame earlier in the year. Early-season losses to Madison Edgewood and Sun Prairie were to blame, he said. “We want to keep up that Wildcat tradition,” Marshall said. “We feel like we are one of the top programs in the state … We had the expectation of getting back here this season, and it’s good to see for the program.” Fo u r y e a r s s i n c e t h e
Wildcats last experienced the state tournament, no one on this team had played inside the Coliseum before. Friday was the final game for senior forwards Riley Frieburg, Aidan Schmitt, goaltender Ethan Maurisiak, Kaegi and Sticha. “Garhett had a great tournament, great playoff run. I couldn’t be more proud of the way he played,” Marshall said. “You know, the Riley Frieburgs and Aidan Schmitts of the third line came up clutch. And in my 10 years, Graham Sticha is one of the greatest captains we’ve ever had.” With the majority of the Wildcats returning next season, however, Marshall said a return to the Coliseum in 2019 is not out of the question. “From a production and skill standpoint, we got a lot of production from our younger class, who return next season,” he said. “The character side is something you don’t know. Until a guy’s senior year, you don’t know how they’re going to
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Another site ranks Verona high for families based on U.S. Census data for crime, school quality, distance to a major city, percentage of households with children and nearby family-friendly amenities. Cities had to have populations of 10,000 or more to qualify. No. 1 on the list was Cedarburg, followed by Mequon. Other Dane County cities high on the list were Waunakee, in fifth, Sun Prairie 11th, Middleton 12th and Stoughton 18th. Fitchburg was ranked 45th and Madison 63rd. Verona scored highest in
percentage of households with children, at 41.2 percent. Its median income ($89,965), median home price ($273,200), unemployment rate (2.8 percent) and family-friendly amenities list all beat out Cedarburg, but Mequon scored higher in all categories except unemployment. The site does not elaborate on why, though Cedarburg is close to a larger major city, with Milwaukee 20 miles away. The HomeSnacks site is a fairly new one, describing itself as a
Reports taken from log books at was cited for buying marijuana and the Verona Police Department: baking it. Two people were found having trouble breathing under the J an. 1 influence of marijuana. 1:37 a .m. A man was sent to Drug paraphernalia and undejail for disorderly conduct and bail scribed pills were recovered from jumping after he fought with a pa- the residence of 150 block of West tron and caused a disturbance while End Circle. trying to fight other people at the 11:35 p.m. A juvenile was cited Draft House. for underage transportation of intoxicants inside a motor vehicle afJan. 3 ter he was pulled over for operating 1:31 a.m. a 25-year-old Verona without registration lamps. A bottle man was issued a criminal citation of vodka was recovered. for second OWI offense, operating after revocation and nonregistra- Jan. 6 tion. 2:52 a.m. A 40-year-old man was 1:45 p.m. A caller reported juve- arrested for a third OWI offense niles trespassing on Epic property and booked into jail after he struck on several occasions from Dec. a mailbox on Maple Road. He was 27-31 during the night. A video the also cited for a hit-and-run, open incaller provided shows the suspects toxicants, possession of marijuana ran through parking garage doors. and unsafe backing of his vehicle. It’s unknown whether the same 3:41 a.m. A 33-year-old man was juveniles were trespassing each arrested for a first OWI offense after night. he was pulled over on Maple Road. An odor of intoxicants was detectJan. 4 ed, and the man admitted to con10:31 a.m. A high schooler was suming intoxicating beverages prior cited for possession of marijuana to driving. brownies and wax at Verona Area High School and was given school Jan. 7 consequences. 4:07 p.m. A 17-year-old boy was arrested for operating a motor vehiJan. 5 cle with a restricted controlled sub8 p.m. A 22-year-old Verona man stance after he crashed into another
car on PB and County Highway M. He admitted to marijuana consumption shortly before the crash. He was also cited for inattentive driving, operating after revocation and operating without insurance.
Another online website is recognizing Verona for its suitability for raising a family. HomeSnacks, which bills itself as “Bite Sized Information About Where You Live,” ranks Verona as No. 3 in its “Best Places for Families” survey, posted Feb. 1. The site explains its methodology is designed to foster discussion based on “how you’d argue at a bar.” Verona was ranked No. 1 in the state by WalletHub last October. The HomeSnacks rating is
On the Web See links to the full lists and explanations:
ConnectVerona.com place to “drive content and eyeballs,” while WalletHub is a credit rating site featuring a variety of financial tools. WalletHub’s rating put Wisconsin No. 11 among states and rated by family fun, education, health and safety, affordability
and socioeconomics, with 21 subcategories within those, collected from a wide variety of sources, both public and private. In 2015, NerdWallet ranked Verona 64th in the state, based on financial factors, such as median home value and income, schools and the number of families with children. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet. com.
POLICE REPORTS a scam victim after he found out the money he sent to a former coworker was a fraud. The coworker contacted him through Facebook and requested money he should have earned for previous work. After sending the coworker $1,000, the caller determined the coworker’s Facebook page had been hacked. 9:58 p.m. A juvenile was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after the car he rode in was pulled over for unauthorized display of registration and no tail light. Marijuana wax and a metal vape pen were found in the vehicle. 10:54 p.m. A 54-year-old man was warned for creating a disturbance after he called 911 and told the dispatcher not to send police because it was a “non-issue.” Officers investigated and found out he was intoxicated and argued with his mother after she took away his bottle of vodka.
J an. 9 12:32 p.m. Three juveniles were issued trespass warnings for refusing to leave a store after being told only three students could enter at a time. The store staff said three particular juveniles have caused problems in the past by using profanity and being loud. 1:42 p.m. A group of Madison high schoolers was warned for trespassing after a police officer found them in commons area at Verona Area High School. They explained they were surprising their friend for a birthday during lunch. 10:06 p.m. A man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for nonregistration of vehicle and driving after revocation. Jan. 11 4:14 p.m. A man was cited for Jan. 10 nonregistration, operating after 8:30 a.m. A juvenile was given suspension and driving without school consequences for consum- insurance on East Verona Avenue. ing alcohol on school grounds. Items commonly used with crack Lighters and tobacco products were cocaine and heroin were also found also were found after searching in his vehicle. him. 9:10 a.m. A man reported he was Jan. 12
2:42 a.m. A woman was sent to jail for violation of rules governing her curfew and absolute sobriety. Marijuana was also found after the car she rode was pulled over. The driver was cited for operating without a license. Jan. 13 12:22 a.m. A 20-year-old man was arrested for operating with a restricted controlled substance and booked into jail after he was pulled over for a defective side headlight. Two vape pens containing marijuana wax were found in his vehicle. 1:43 a.m. A 30-year-old Verona man was arrested for a fourth OWI offense and booked into jail after he was pulled over on West Verona Avenue for abruptly stopping in the road. Police officer found he was under influence of intoxicating beverages. 1:08 p.m. A caller reported her neighbor confronted her about why she was calling the police every time she let her pig outside. The caller said she was threatened by statements such as “stop calling the police or you’re going to get it.” The neighbor admitted to confronting her about the issue but denied making any threatening statements. – Helu Wang
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increased after the virtual tour was released in January, were intensified after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., last month. “In keeping with the design guidelines, our new high school utilizes extensive interior and exterior glass to accomplish those design features, with a special focus on natural daylight and collaboration,” the release states. “We understand that very design feature, the amount of interior and exterior glass, is of concern to some parents and staff.” Preliminary plans for the building include tall glass – sometimes floor-to-ceiling– looking into every classroom that would also help provide natural light into the inner hallways and common areas. Natural light in the building was one of the areas students chose as a priority during the planning process last year. Three comments on the YouTube video showing a virtual tour of the proposed building referenced student safety, including one user calling it “dangerous.”
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A screenshot from a virtual tour of the proposed new Verona Area High School, posted more than a month ago on YouTube by the school district, shows high interior glass that created concerns from some. Those concerns prompted the school board to ask architects to review the design last week. The board is expected to take action on any design changes at its March 19 meeting. Members met Friday morning in closed and
open session to discuss the security plan and what to do about increasing concerns over security at the new building, which included
two news stories by Madison-based TV stations last week. Any changes will first be vetted by the district’s visionary design team, a group of high school staff members that helped determine elements included in the initial design. The district also released a list of “preliminary security practices and features” in the new building, including interior and exterior security, building access, staffing and drills. While there are plans to hold public meetings on building security, the website post states that no dates have been set for that. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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*** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD J. OTT Case No. 2018PR158 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth December 1, 1931 and date of death January 30, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 471 Prairie Way Boulevard, Apartment 1313, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 8, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005X. /s/ Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 27, 2018 Attorney Peter J. Waltz 205 East Main Street, PO Box 294 Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 608-437-5577 Bar Number: 1008249 Published: March 8, 15 and 22, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF ABSENTEE VOTING IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES CITY OF VERONA, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN Notice is hereby given that absentee voting will be administered at the following locations on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 during the hours of 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Willow Pointe Memory Care, 1125 N. Edge Trail, Verona, WI 53593 Four Winds Manor, 303 S. Jefferson St., Verona, WI 53593 Four Winds Lodge, 309 Schweitzer Dr., Verona, WI 53593 Noel Manor, 471 Prairie Way Blvd., Verona, WI 53593 Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Verona will be administering absentee voting for the residents of these facilities for the April 3, 2018 Spring Primary Election at the above time and place. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided for at least 10 consecutive days before the election in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Only observers from each of the two recognized political parties whose candidates for governor or president received the greatest number of votes in the municipality at the most recent general election may accompany the deputies to each facility where absentee voting will take place. The observers may observe the process of absentee ballot distribution in the common areas of the home, facility or complex. Each party wishing to have an observer present shall submit the name of the observer to the clerk or board of election commissioners no later than the close of business on the last business day prior to the visit. Family members of residents may be present at the time of voting. If you have questions, please contact: Ellen Clark 111 Lincoln St., Verona, WI 53593 608-848-9947 ellen.clark@ci.verona.wi.us Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** CITY OF VERONA MINUTES COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 22, 2018 VERONA CITY HALL 1. Mayor Hochkammer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call: Alderpersons Diaz, Doyle, Gaskell, Linder, Reekie, Stiner and Touchett present. Also present: City Administrator Mikorski, City Planning Director Sayre, Community Development Specialist Holt, City Attorney Kleinmaier, DPW Jacobson, City Engineer Montpas, Parks Director Walker, Ron Henshue representing Forward Development Group, and City Clerk Clark. Mr. Mikorski clarified that the “clean site” comment regarding the Sugar Creek Elementary school property made at the last Common Council meeting did not include the New Century School building. The discussion involved the Sugar Creek Elementary portion of that property. 4. Public Comment: * Jesse Charles, 1234 Cathedral Point Drive, Verona, spoke representing the Verona Area Historical Society in favor of preserving the New Century School. * Stephanie Leuer, 109 S. Jefferson Street, Verona, spoke in favor of preserving the New Century School. * Kate Leuer, 109 S. Jefferson Street, Verona, spoke in favor of preserving the New Century School. * Lily Kohl, 552 Hickory Court, Verona, spoke in favor of preserving the New Century School. 5. Approval of Minutes from the January 8, 2018 Common Council Meeting: Motion by Reekie, seconded by Doyle, to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2018 Common Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Mayor’s Business: A. Committee Appointments Mayor Hochkammer nominated Derek Johnson, 1226 Gateway Pass, to fill the uncompleted terms of Jon Turke
as Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission and as a Planning Commission member. Motion by Linder, seconded by Doyle, to approve the appointment of Derek Johnson as Chair of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission and to the Planning Commission to fill the uncompleted terms of Jon Turke in both seats. Motion carried 7-0. B. Mayor Hochkammer read the proclamation for Adult School Crossing Guard Recognition Week, and commented that we appreciate what the crossing guards do to protect and support our school children. 7. Announcements 8. Administrator’s Report * Regarding the Sugar Creek Elementary School property, the term sheet that the Common Council is considering now will be put in a development agreement that will be discussed and voted on openly. In addition, conveyance of the property would not take place for approximately three years. * City staff is composing a 2018 Citizen’s Survey through the POLCO service to question residents about the livability of the city. The survey will be posted soon. 9. Engineer’s Report: 10. Committee Reports: A. Finance Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by Doyle, seconded by Linder, to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $13,266,450.80. Motion carried 7-0. Ms. B. Public Safety and Welfare Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 18-908 amending Section 10-1-41 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin relating to pedestrian regulations. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Gaskell, to approve Ordinance No. 18-908 amending Section 101-41 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin relating to pedestrian regulations. Motion carried 7-0. C. Planning Commission (1) Discussion Re: Initial concept review of a proposed development within the City’s North Neighborhood. A 198 acre development would allow for the construction of 377 single-family homes, 250 multi-family apartments, and 13 acres of commercial land. The development would require annexation, developer agreements, and plan approvals. Ron Henshue, representing Forward Development Group, presented the initial concept for the development. Discussion followed regarding street widths and parking, the inclusion of a variety of residential price points, the availability of the walking and biking trails to the public, the role of the development’s homeowners association, the layout of water and sewer lines creating possible maintenance problems in the future, the desire for sidewalks in front of every house, parkland acreage and use, and speed and traffic control. As this is the initial concept review of the development, no action by the Common Council is necessary. D. Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services for the Fireman’s Park Master Plan Update. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Stiner, to approve a Professional Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services for the Fireman’s Park Master Plan Update. Motion carried 7-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Claim for vehicle damage from Michael Patrick, 4153 Iroquois Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends denial of the claim. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Stiner, to deny the claim for vehicle damage from Michael Patrick, 4153 Iroquois Drive, Madison, Wisconsin. Motion carried 7-0. E. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Agreement with Dane County regarding a pedestrian bridge over Badger Mill Creek at Badger Prairie County Park. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Diaz, to approve an Agreement with Dane County regarding a pedestrian bridge over Badger Mill Creek at Badger Prairie County Park. To receive WisDOT funding for the roadway bridge replacement project along Old PB south of Verona Avenue, an additional pedestrian bridge crossing is required during construction. The County will pay $20,000 of the construction costs, with the City paying the balance. The bid opening was held on January 16, 2018. The accepted bid was in the amount of $52,200. The county has agreed to maintain the bridge. Motion carried 7-0. Mr. Touchett requested unanimous consent to take up item 10.E.(3) before item 10.E.(2). There were no objections. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An offer to purchase lands necessary for Project ID 2017-115, Well 6. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Diaz, to approve the acquisition of property for Well 6 at the appraised value, contingent upon the City Attorney and Director of Public Works approving the final form of the agreement. The Well 6 site is located off of Whalen Road, east of the bypass. The City’s appraisal of the property came in at $94,000/acre, based on comparable sales, and an offer of that amount was extended to the property owner. The Common Council did not convene in closed session. Motion carried 7-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An offer to purchase lands necessary for Transportation Project Plat 100-0053100-230-165 for Project ID 2017-113, Pedestrian Improvements. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Jacobson explained that five parcels are needed as part of the pedestrian construction project of 2018. Condemnation of land for pedestrian improvements is not allowed by the state. Staff has negotiated with the property owners, and would like to discuss property owner feedback in closed session. Motion by Touchett, seconded by
Doyle, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) (e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Reekie - Aye; Alder Stiner - Aye; Alder Touchett Aye; Alder Diaz - Aye; Alder Doyle - Aye; Alder Gaskell - Aye; Alder Linder - Aye. 7 Ayes, 0 Nays. Motion carried. 11. Old Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Costs associated with public roads, public rights-of-way, and potential property purchase in partnership between the City of Verona and the Verona Area School District regarding the development of the new high school and property. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Kleinmaier stated Item 11.A. is regarding the contribution that the City would be making to the school district for its project. At the last Common Council meeting, city staff were directed to prepare a term sheet for the project, leading to a potential agreement with the school district. The term sheet will be discussed in closed session, with the potential to come out of closed session and make some announcements pertaining to the term sheet. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Linder, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Reekie – Nay; Alder Stiner – Aye; Alder Touchett – Aye; Alder Diaz – Nay; Alder Doyle – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Linder – Aye. 5 Ayes, 2 Nays, with Alders Diaz and Reekie voting Nay. Motion carried. The Common Council convened in closed session for Items 10.E.(2) and 11.A at 8:38 p.m. The Common Council requested legal counsel and city staff to remain for the closed session. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Diaz, seconded by Touchett, to reconvene in open session. Motion carried 7-0. The Common Council reconvened in open session at 10:10 p.m. Item 10.E.(2): Motion by Touchett, seconded by Diaz to approve the acquisition of Parcels 2, 3, 4 & 5 for Project 2017-113 consistent with closed session discussion. Motion carried 7-0. Item 11.A.: Attorney Kleinmaier addressed some of the terms included in the term sheet relating to the contribution that the City would be making to the school district for the new high school project. The City will be proposing a payment of $5 million on a payment schedule similar to those found with other construction projects. The schedule will be related to the City’s bond issuance schedule, as well as to percentages of completion within the construction project. The City has the desire to acquire the Sugar Creek property. Members of the Common Council would like to see the New Century building preserved. The Sugar Creek property must be remediated by the school district to a certain level, including taking down other structures on the property while leaving the New Century building intact. The City is also interested in saving the more mature trees on that property to the extent possible. Regarding road improvements required for the high school project, there will be an expectation on the part of the City that the school district handle all of the permitting and construction, as well as any land acquisitions required for the road construction. To date, the City and the school district have a cooperative relationship regarding the use of school district property by the public. Examples are use of the swimming pools, gyms, etc. The City would like to see this relationship maintained in the future, as well as public use of the Stewart’s Woods property. Mr. Linder clarified that the New Century School would be part of the property that the City would acquire from the school district. B. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Selection of a City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Diaz nominated Alder Gaskell as the City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Linder nominated Alder Touchett as the City Council Rep-
resentative to the Planning Commission. On roll call: Alder Stiner – Touchett, Alder Touchett – Touchett, Alder Diaz – Gaskell, Alder Doyle – Gaskell, Alder Gaskell – Gaskell; Alder Linder – Touchett, Alder Reekie – Gaskell. 4 votes for Gaskell, 3 votes for Touchett. Motion failed. 12. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. There were no operator license applications to report. 13. Adjournment: Motion by Diaz, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 10:18 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Ellen Clark City Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** CITY OF VERONA MINUTES COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 19, 2018 VERONA CITY HALL 9. Mayor Hochkammer called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. 10. Pledge of Allegiance 11. Roll call: Alderpersons Diaz, Doyle, Gaskell, Linder, Reekie and Stiner present. Also present: City Administrator Mikorski, City Planning Director Sayre, Community Development Specialist Holt, City Attorney Kleinmaier, DPW Jacobson, and City Clerk Clark. Alderperson Touchett was absent and excused. 12. Public Comment: * Ron Henshue, Forward Development Group, spoke regarding the Sugar Creek Commons project. * Charles Dykman, 4611 Tonyawatha Trail, City of Monona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood project. * Caryl Owen, 3030 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood project. Ms. Owen also spoke on behalf of Jo Tucker, 3020 Shady Oak lane, Town of Verona, in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood project. * Tom Mathies, 3121 Nor-Del Hill Road, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood project. * Sarah Schmid, 2109 Schmid Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood project. 13. Approval of Minutes from the January 22, 2018 Common Council Meeting: Motion by Linder, seconded by Reekie, to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2018 Common Council meeting. Motion carried 6-0. 14. Mayor’s Business: * None 15. Announcements: * None 16. Administrator’s Report: * 2018 Citizen’s Survey has started using the POLCO system. Residents may go to www.polco.us/verona to participate in the survey. 17. Engineer’s Report: * Land acquisition for the pedestrian and ped/bike project along Locust and CTH M will be complete in the next few weeks * Mr. Jacobson further explained the activities involved in the pedestrian and bike/ped project along Locust and CTH M. Alliant Energy is in that area now relocating their facilities in preparation for the upcoming 24.9 voltage transformation and the pedestrian project. 10. Committee Reports: B. Finance Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by Linder, seconded by Doyle, to approve the payment of bills in the amount of $17, 005,241.63. Motion carried 6-0. B. Public Safety and Welfare Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Temporary Class B Beer and Wine Retailer’s License application from Dee Baldock for the Verona Area Community Theater presentation of “Bus Stop” on February 22, 23 and 24, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve a Temporary Class B Beer and Wine Retailer’s License application from Dee Baldock for the Verona Area Community Theater presentation of “Bus Stop” on February 22, 23 and 24, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Combination Class “B” Beer and Reserve “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for JayBeN and Management, LLC, d/b/a Tied House, 930 Kimball Lane, Jon B. Novick, Agent. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve a Class “B” Beer and Reserve “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License for JayBeN and Management, LLC, d/b/a Tied House, 930 Kimball Lane, Jon B. Novick, Agent. Motion carried 6-0. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Change of Agent request from Kwik Trip #456, 2145 CTH PB, Verona, Wisconsin. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve the Change of Agent request from Kwik Trip #456, 2145 CTH PB, Verona, Wisconsin. Motion carried 6-0. (4) Discussion and Possible Action
Re: Approval of City of Madison Police Training Center Use Agreement. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve the City of Madison Police Training Center Use Agreement. Motion carried 6-0. C. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding contract for Project 2018-102, Bituminous Seal Coat Project. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to award the contract for Project 2018-102, Bituminous Seal Coat, to Fahrner’s Asphalt Sealers of Waunakee, Wisconsin in the amount of $209,283.00. Motion carried 6-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding contract for Project 2018101, 2018 Verona Street Asphaltic Rehabilitation Project. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to award the contract for Project 2018-101, Verona Street Asphaltic Rehabilitation, to Raymond P. Catell of Madison, Wisconsin in the amount of $466,930.00. Motion carried 6-0. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding contract for Project 2016105, Downtown Street Reconstruction Phase II. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to award the contract for Project 2016-105, Downtown Street Reconstruction Phase II, to Madrell Excavating of Brodhead, Wisconsin in the amount of $760,217.40. Mr. Jacobson explained that this will be a complete rehabilitation of S. Shuman St. and W. Park Lane. Motion carried 6-0. (4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding contract for Project 2017108, Parking Lot Reconstruction. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to award the contract for Project 2017-108, Parking Lot Reconstruction, to Madrell Excavating of Brodhead, Wisconsin in the amount of $612,000.95. Motion carried 6-0. 11. Old Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 18-909 Adopting the Northwest Neighborhood Plan as an Amendment to the City of Verona Comprehensive Plan. Motion by Doyle, seconded by Linder, to approve Ordinance No. 18-909 adopting the Northwest Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the City of Verona Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Sayre outlined updates to the Northwest Neighborhood Plan that were put in place since the Common Council’s last discussion of this plan. Mr. Diaz, Ms. Doyle and Mr. Sayre clarified that approval of this plan is not an approval of the Legend’s Edge development. Mr. Diaz asked if this project brings up any issues concerning the City/Town boundary agreement, and if the City of Madison might be interested in this property at some point in time. Mr. Sayre replied that the City Attorney is satisfied that the City is in compliance with the City/Town boundary agreement, and that the City of Madison will likely not be interested in this property due to the cost of providing utilities – particularly water – to the property. Motion carried 5-1, with Alder Gaskell voting no. B. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Costs associated with public roads, public rights-of-way, and potential property purchase in partnership between the City of Verona and the Verona Area School District regarding the development of the new high school and property. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Mikorski explained that city staff was directed by the Common Council to develop a term sheet regarding potential public funding for the costs associated with the roads, public right-of-way and property involved in the development of the new high school property. The term sheet was provided to the Verona Area School District, and a response to the term sheet was returned to the City. The response from the School District was to waive any recovery of costs for installation of public improvements that would be required on the Erbach property. That is the only question before Council tonight. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary, regarding Item 11.B., Costs Associated with Public Roads, Public Rights-ofWay, and Potential Property Purchase in Partnership between the City of Verona and the Verona Area School District Regarding the Development of the New High School and Property. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject
matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Stiner – Aye; Alder Diaz – Nay; Alder Doyle – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Linder – Aye; Alder Reekie Nay. 4 Ayes, 2 Nays, with Alders Diaz and Reekie voting Nay. Motion carried. C. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Development Agreement for Sugar Creek Commons Project in Tax Incremental District #9 The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Mikorski stated that discussions have taken place with the developers of the proposed Sugar Creek Commons project on West Verona Avenue, working to provide the Common Council with a Development Agreement. Staff is requesting a closed session to update the Common Council on the discussions that have taken place in an effort to negotiate an agreement. The details of the discussions will have an impact on whether or not the project will move forward. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to convene in closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.83(1) (e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary, regarding Item 11.C., Development Agreement for Sugar Creek Commons project in Tax Incremental District #9. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Diaz – Nay; Alder Doyle – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Linder – Aye; Alder Reekie – Nay; Alder Stiner – Aye. 4 Ayes, 2 Nays, with Alders Diaz and Reekie voting Nay. Motion carried. The Common Council convened in closed session for Items 11.B. and 11.C. at 8:19 p.m. in Room D110 of City Hall. The Common Council requested legal counsel and city staff to remain for the closed session. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Diaz, seconded by Doyle, to reconvene in open session. Motion carried 6-0. The Common Council reconvened in open session at 10:01 p.m. and returned to the Council Chambers. The Common Council took no action in closed session on items 11.B. and 11.C. D. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Selection of a City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Linder nominated Alder Touchett as the City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. Alder Diaz nominated Alder Gaskell as the City Council Representative to the Planning Commission. On roll call: Alder Diaz – Gaskell, Alder Doyle – Gaskell, Alder Gaskell – Gaskell; Alder Linder – Touchett, Alder Reekie – Gaskell, Alder Stiner – Touchett. 4 votes for Gaskell, 2 votes for Touchett. Motion failed. 12. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. Motion by Diaz, seconded by Reekie, to approve operator license applications as presented by the City Clerk. Motion carried 6-0. 13. Adjournment: Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to adjourn at 10:07 p.m. Motion carried 6-0. Ellen Clark City Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUTH A. HANSON Case No. 2018 PR 132 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 22, 1947 and date of death January 16, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 121 Paoli Street, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 1, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 22, 2018 Atty. Marilyn A. Dreger 200 W. Verona Avenue Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-9899 Bar Number: 1001608 Published: March 1, 8 and 15, 2018 WNAXLP
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USRWA: Lee Lohr and Heidi Konop led students on weekly field trips all over the county Continued from page 1 feel has been hard to make happen, taken certain sacrifices,” Lohr said. Those sacrifices have included spending lots of time coordinating transportation, parent volunteers and working with community groups, things Moder said “they are incredible at.” “USRWA works with a number of schools and teachers, but Heidi and Lee really stand out,” he wrote. This year, the teachers also got a group of students to attend a Dane County Parks meeting about the future park plan, with one student even speaking. Konop said she was “proud as punch” watching the student talk in front of a group; Lohr said it exemplified the desire to make their students “civically minded.” “To have them thinking about long-term interests in the environment and ways to ensure that it’s around for them in the future – or opportunities for them in the future – is important for us,” Lohr said. “We want them to be looking down the road, not just the here and now.” They also connected that plan back to their classrooms, as students took an
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Community groups New Century School teachers Lee Lohr and Heidi Konop have worked with the following community groups in organizing weekly outdoor activities for their students since the 2016-17 school year: • Upper Sugar River Watershed Association • City of Verona public works Department • Dane County Parks Department • Dane County Office of Lakes and Watersheds • Madison Area Municipal Stormwater Partnership • Earth Partnership Arboretum-UW • Lower Sugar River Watershed Association • Oakhill Correctional Horticulture-Institution Department • Engineering firm Mead and Hunt (in association with Terrace Town project) abbreviated version of the countywide survey put out by the parks department and then compared the
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New Century School teachers Heidi Konop, left, and Lee Lohr will receive the Upper Sugar River Watershed Association’s “Candle on the Water” award this weekend in recognition of their work creating a weekly outdoor trip for their classrooms last school year. “graphs and charts” of their own responses with those of the broader survey. Tying the outside experiences – which Lohr said cost around $3,500 a year – back to the classroom has been one of the benefits of carrying the program through to a second year, Konop said. “We found last year that because we were spending time in the outdoors, we kind of lost some of our … writing time,” she said. “So we’re really focused on having the kids come back and do some journaling.” The writing has followed
visits to places like Blue Mounds State Park, Morton County Park, Lake Farm County Park, Henry Vilas Zoo, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum and Indian Lake County Park. Lohr and Konop said the latter was an especially memorable trip, where students hiked around the park and gathered seeds from native prairie plants that would be replanted in other county parks. “The amount of energy that they came hiking down that hill from, to see kind of such wonder,” Konop recalled. “We had such an
excitement when we got back from that one.” Through the activities, Lohr wrote in an email that the students have learned skills like sampling water quality, survival skills, bird identification and monitoring, and how to recognize invasive species. Soon, they’ll go on the annual Sugar River canoe trip, one of the highlights of the year that actually began before the weekly activities. Lohr said that while they are still working on some of the particulars of how to get enough volunteers for weekly trips in the future,
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to Denver over the years. There was never a dull moment in the Bloodgood house; friends were free to come and go, the fridge was always stocked, and hanging out was just a part of a typical day. Barbara loved the outdoors — skied her whole life, enjoyed gardening and even finished the Chicago Marathon in October, 2011. Following a fulfilling and rewarding career in Human Resources, Barbara retired to become a yogi and was blessed to spend the last few years doing volunteer and philanthropic work with her girlfriends. Barbara is survived by her husband, John; son, Matthew and his wife Christina
The Upper Sugar River Watershed Association will hold its annual meeting Sunday, March 11, on the Epic campus. It is free and open to the public. The event, which runs from 12:30-3 p.m., will feature a presentation by Aldo Leopold Foundation senior fellow Dr. Curt Meine on Leopold’s impact on the watershed “and beyond,” a question-and-answer session, the “Candle on the Water Award” presentation and the organization’s annual review. For information on the event, which will include refreshments, visit uppersugar.org. he’s “quite sure we’re not gonna stop.” “The sacrifice and extra effort has been worth it,” Lohr said. “We think we’re giving kids an opportunity that they’re not gonna have anytime down the road unless they choose to.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Barbara Bloodgood passed away peacefully on Friday, March 2, at her home following a short, but valiant, battle with esophageal cancer. Her nearly 67 years of life were fruitful, fun, full of love and
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and their children, Madelyn and Benjamin; and Daughter, Jessica and her husband Jason. Barbara is also survived by her mother, Dorothy Faber of Verona and her five siblings and 17 nieces and nephews. Barbara loved her family deeply, could often be found chatting with friends and telling old stories, and was always the life of the party. Her kindness, generous heart, and sense of humor brought people together and made everyone feel loved and valued. A sincere thank you to the team at UC Anchutz Cancer Center for their care and to Lucas and Jeanne for providing her comfort in her final hours. B a r b a r a wa s a wo m an who had and was able to give. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of the following organizations: University of Colorado Cancer Center — GI Cancer Research; The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute; Badger Honor Flight; Project Mercy and Kids’ Mobility Network. D e c e a s e d ’s F u n e r a l Arrangements: A memorial service will be held at Quebec Place at Fairmount in Denver, Colo. on Sunday, March 11, 2018, from 2-5 p.m. The family will host a second memorial in Verona later in the spring — details to follow.
FULL- OR Part-time help on Dairy farm, Argyle, WI area. Milking, feeding, and field work. House available. 608-5585444 KK LAWN AND SPORT of Oregon Seeking Mechanic or applicant with mechanical aptitude to work in our store. Full or part-time available. Apply at 220 Janesville St, Oregon. 608-835-0100. ON-CALL DRIVERS for Premier Evansville Auto Auction. Part-time, experienced. Safe drivers with valid driver's license. Apply in person at 320 Water St., Evansville, WI. QUALIFIED NAIL Tech wanted. in a busy high traffic nail salon. We speak English. Thai, Korean and Mongolian. 608-214-8168 or Nita 608-214-5109
COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall”! Customer Appreciation Week 20% DISCOUNT March 5-11 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
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SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608-609-1181
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at: 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
696 Wanted To Buy WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton, 608-884-3114 THE Verona Press CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.
STATE-LINE CONSIGNMENT AUCTION QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS WANTED
720 Apartments
Construction & Farm Equipment ▪ Skid Steers & Attachments ▪ Trucks & Trailers ▪ Lawn & Garden ▪ Recreational Equipment
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-9388
Advertising Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2018 Consignment Deadline: Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Photos & Online Bidding: www.powersauction.com or www.proxibid.com (10% Buyers Premium for online purchases only – 10% cap at $1,500.00 per item purchased online)
Powers Auction Service: (608) 439-5761 or (608) 966-3767 Dan Powers: (608) 214-1883 ▪ Mike Powers: (608) 214-5761
444 Construction, Trades & Automotive
2445 E. State Highway 11 – South Wayne, WI 53587 608-439-5761 or spowers3764@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCED POOL & Spa Technician. Must have basic understanding of pools, equipment & plumbing. Benefits available: Health Insurance, 401K & vacation. $20/hr , More based on experience. POOL CONSTRUCTION & DECK FRAMERS. Multiple positions open. $15/hr. More based on experience. Recreational Concepts, Oregon, WI 608835-2780 or email recconinc@ymail.com HAIR STYLIST Full or Part-time. Busy Salon. Benefits, 401K, paid vacation, flexible hours. Cutting Edge Hair Salon, Oregon, WI. Deb at dsaley@icloud.com TORNADO CLEANING LLC We will clean your house Faster than a Tornado. Veteran Discount. 608-873-0333. www. garthewing.com Visit us on Facebook@ Tornadocleaningllc Talk to you soon. RESPECT
FREE WOOD and/or FREE WOOD CHIPS available with provided dump sites in Dane County. Accurate Tree Service.. 608-347-8510 LAWN MOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
Phil Mountford 516-4130 (cell) 835-5129 (office)
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• Driveways • Floors • Patios • Sidewalks • Decorative Concrete
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Do you have excellent communication skills? Creative ideas? The ability to develop and maintain client relationships? An interest in print and web-based media? We have an established account list and an abundance of new business potential. If you possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to prospect for new business, we would like to speak to you. Previous sales experience desired. Media experience a plus. This opportunity is with the Unified Newspaper Group (UNG) with locations in Verona, Stoughton and Oregon, Wisconsin.
FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$60/month 10x15=$70/month 10x20=$80/month 10x25=$90/month 12x30=$115/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14’ door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088
Benefits include competitive compensation, employee stock option ownership, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, volunteer time off, and more. Health, dental, life, disability and supplement insurance is available. Continuing education assistance offered for further career development. UNG is a division of Woodward Communications, Inc., an employee-owned organized headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa. Learn more about UNG on our website at unifiednewsgroup.com. adno=558705-01
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WELL-BEING
Account Executive Outside Sales
A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791
554 Landscaping, Lawn, Tree & Garden Work
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X25 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL (608)444-2900
DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337
516 Cleaning Services
RECOVER PAINTING currently offering winter discounts on all painting, drywall and carpentry. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
750 Storage Spaces For Rent
C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904
447 Professional
548 Home Improvement
OREGON 2-Bedroom in quiet, well-kept building. Convenient location. Includes all appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking, laundry, storage. $200 security deposit. Cats OK $715/month. 608-219-6677 STORAGE BUILDING 36x80. Located in Oregon, Schuster and Netherwood St. 816-222-8401 or 816-304-4157
101 E MURRAY STREET - BROWNTOWN, WI 53522 SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 @ 9:00 AM
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
801 Office Space For Rent
2 BEDROOM upper, 2 unit building. Parking for 1 car in back lot. No Pets. Stoughton. Rent $725 Available April 15th. 608-332-6013
RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24 / 7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road
OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golfcourse Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677. CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.
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990 Farm: Service & Merchandise RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411 THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
VERONA DRIVERS WANTED Full/Part Time Positions Available
Drive Locally andWages Support your Community •Excellent Badger BusTraining Offers: •Paid • $150 Sign-On Bonus for Van Drivers •CDL Program • $500 Sign-On Bonus for (If Qualified School Bus Drivers •Signing Bonus Applicable) • Paid Training and Available Bonus to get in your CDL •Positions Madison and Verona • Full and Part-Time Positions Available Call: 608-255-1551
Apply Locally at: 219 Paoli St., Verona, WI E-mail: Jobs@BadgerBus.com Call: 608-845-2255 or Go Online: BadgerBus.com
Apply in Person: 5501 Femrite Drive Madison, WI
Oregon Manor, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking: • Dietary Cook/Aide FT/PT • Activity Associates, weekend days/weekday evenings PT Positions include every other weekend/Holiday. Generous pay & benefits package included with FT positions. No experience necessary. Will train the correct caring & compassionate candidates. Please apply at: www.oregonmanor.biz or call Colleen at (608) 835-3535 EOE
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DISHWASHER, COOK, WAITRESS, & DELI STAFF WANTED. Applications available at Sugar & Spice Eatery. 317 Nora St. Stoughton.
646 Fireplaces, Furnaces/Wood, Fuel
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NOW HIRING Full & Part Time Teachers Hearts & Hands, Inc. in Mount Horeb is looking for Teachers to join our awesome team. We offer: • $22,880 - $31,200/year starting (based on education completed) • Substantial child care discount • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays • 50% Employer Paid Premium for Employee Health Insurance • 3% match of SIMPLE IRA • 100% Employer Paid Long Term Disability • Access to Dental, Vision, and Life Supplemental Insurance • Paid Planning and Continuing Education Hours • Flexible Schedules • Training in WMELS, Pyramid Model, CPR, and more Apply ininperson: Apply person:8900 8900Ridgeview RidgeviewRd. Rd.Mount MountHoreb Horeb WI WI 53572; 53572; email: heartsandhands@mhtc.net; or call (608) 437-6400 email: heartsandhands@mhtc.net; or call (608) 437-6400
To learn more about this opportunity, submit your application and resume today at www.wcinet.com/careers Woodward Communications, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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602 Antiques & Collectibles
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402 Help Wanted, General
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Keep it Local, Right Here In Town!
Supporting ALL Local Businesses! Verona Area Chamber of Commerce 120 W. Verona Avenue, Verona, WI
www.veronawi.com 608-845-5777
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Providing Solid Footing Since 1978
2018 Pyramid Travel Jamaica Group!
April 1st • 9am - 2pm
Large Buffet
Over 14 Hot Breakfast & Lunch Items Including: Prime Rib & Turkey Carving Station Omelet Station • Fruit • Desserts • Strata Beef Tips • Sliced Ham • Pasta • French Toast Bacon • Sausage • Chocolate Chip Pancakes Lox & Bagels • Crème Brulee French Toast And Much More!!!
Thank you for coming along and making our trip so enjoyable!!
$24 per person • Seniors 65 and over $20 Children 4 to 12 years $12 • Kids 3 and under eat Free
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(18% gratuity added to all bills)
Reservations Strongly Suggested call 608-497-1680
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608-845-6880 • 600 W. Verona Ave., Verona
Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.
407 E. Verona Avenue, Verona, WI 608.845.6403
958 Liberty Drive, Verona Veronawoods.com Mon. - Thur. 11am-9:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-10:30pm; Sun. 9:30am-8:30pm
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Mon, Tues and Thurs: 7:30am - 5:00pm Wed and Fri: 7:30am - 6:00pm
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Not Just a Pharmacy Shop our excellent selection of gifts while we fill your prescription Hours M-F 9am-6pm Sat 9am-1pm Closed Sunday
• Crabtree & Evelyn Products • Milkhouse Creamery Candles • Willow Tree and More (HSA cards accepted)
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Open 7 Days a Week from 6:30am-9:00pm
If you would like to see your ad in this spot, contact Donna Larson at 845-9559 ext 235 or veronasales@wcinet.com
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221 Paoli St., Verona, WI 53593
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