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Finn Westendorf, 4, paints a pumpkin with a brush at the Fall Fest.
Painting pumpkins Over 400 people showed up at Verona’s first Fall Fest Friday night, Sept. 29. The event, created by the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, featured pumpkin painting, kids’ activities and a beer tent. Most vendors were regular participants in the Tuesday Farmers Market at Hometown Junction. Old Soul Society band performed until sunset, and an open air movie, “Hocus Pocus,” followed around 7 p.m.
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‘Jewelry in a journey’ Verona resident will share her healing path at upcoming event HELU WANG Unified Newspaper Group
In a downward facing dog yoga pose, Jill Babiarz tells her students to take a deep breath and feel the energy flow through in their body. Over the past 13 years, it’s one of the ways she’s worked to heal herself from depression and the loss of four babies. This weekend, the Ve r o n a r e s i d e n t i s featured as a speaker for the seventh annual Forever in Our Hearts Babiarz Remembrance Day, where she will share the “secret” she initially kept for five years — and she’ll do it in front of
about 300 people. Over past six years, hundreds of people have gathered in Madison in honor of pregnancy and infant loss on the national Remembrance Day, which this year falls on Saturday, Oct. 7. As this year’s speaker, Babiarz’s “transformational life journey through losing her four babies, navigating a divorce and climbing out of severe depression” will be highlighted at the event, organized by Mikayla’s Grace, a Madison-based nonprofit organization. Babiarz recalled to the Press the loss of her four “little pumpkins” – Britta, Ella, Grace and Saylor — all since 2003. Medical tests to find out why were all inconclusive, she said. Initially, she had no idea about The
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how to grieve and to whom to talk. Feeling guilty, shameful and fearful, she kept the secret for over five years until she shared her story with a marriage support group over the phone. At first, Babiarz couldn’t talk but kept crying. It was the first time she realized that she was not alone. “Unresolved grief can make people sick,” Babiarz said. “Moving through is the only way to heal.” She started sharing her experience and healing through yoga, meditation, writing, biking and canoeing. While the healing was in process, she faced yet another challenge in 2011. A year after she ended an “unhealthy” marriage, Babiarz was
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Even though it was a working session, the Northwest Neighborhood plan continued to draw public interest Monday night. The plan addresses a 732acre area north of County Hwy. PD, including the proposed 65-acre Legends End high-rise development, and it filled the Council Chambers at Verona City Center twice last month, with impassioned speakers both for and against. With yet another nearly packed room this week (about half for other projects), the mayor announced at the start of the Plan Commission meeting there would be no final vote on the plan and no public comment in the meeting except for public hearings on other
Inside Commission asks for historic look on downtown project Page 3 Commission OKs senior housing Page 16 items. With some significant changes planned, it will get another public hearing but probably won’t be back until December. Commissioners scoffed at provisions some alders had asked for last month – specifically protection of the Ice Age Trail and forested areas and city efforts to encourage or mandate affordable housing. But they agreed to some
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Homecoming parade Friday Students and staff around the Verona Area School District have been celebrating homecoming for the past week, and Friday, the community gets to join in. Before the homecoming football game against Sun Prairie at 7 p.m., the annual
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Four years after Verona’s library was chosen as state library of the year, it has a new honor. The Wisconsin Library Association named Library Board president Steve Runde its Tr u s t e e o f the Year last w e e k i n a Runde news release. The WLA plans to hold a ceremony celebrating the winners of each of its six categories at its annual banquet in Wisconsin Dells this month. Runde, who has been a member of the board for 17 years, presided over the $6.4 million construction of the library, which opened in 2006. The release also cited his advocacy of an automated materials handling center, an endowment to support programming and reminders to other community groups to collaborate with the library. “WLA is grateful for dedicated trustees in Wisconsin like Stephen Runde,” it said. The building project doubled the library’s available
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Police: ‘Several’ mailboxes damaged last weekend SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group
T h e Ve r o n a P o l i c e Department received reports of “several” intentionally damaged mailboxes over the weekend. According to a Facebook post from the department, mailboxes in the Scenic Ridge and Cathedral Point neighborhoods were damaged by someone “throwing pumpkins at mailboxes from a moving vehicle.” VPD Lt. Dave Dresser told the Press in an email there were eight cases of mailbox damage and one report of stolen pumpkins. VPD asked anyone with
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Concerns about aesthetics caused the Plan Commission this week to send back a plan to tear down two prominent downtown bu i l d i n g s a n d r e p l a c e them with two much taller buildings containing both apartments and retail. Though the Common Council will still review the project by local develo p e r D e a n S l a b y n ex t Monday as planned, it will be for feedback only, as it must return to the commission in a future month. Commissioners apparently had no qualms Monday, Oct. 2, over the threeand four-story buildings, the 54 apartments or the tearing down of decadesold structures that formerly contained Ace Hardware and World of Variety. But they agreed the look of the buildings is crucial to the project being looked at favorably by people in Verona. Planning director Adam Sayre already had asked for revisions to what he s aw a s a p l a i n d e s i g n – normally covered in the third stage – and he told the commission the changes he got back, while improved, were not enough. Commissioners and the mayor agreed wholeheartedly, as did one speaker at the public
forum who lives a block away from the proposed development. The general consensus was it should be less modern and less monolithic, with some “historic” visual components. Commenters cited Waunakee’s downtown as the standard. “I’m not one for delaying projects,” Mayor Jon Hochkammer said. “But I think … we can come up with something better.” Hochkammer referred t o o t h e r, u n s p e c i f i e d downtown redevelopment projects over the years he considered less than impressive, as well as the in-progress historic restoration of the roughly 160-year-old Matts house on the opposite corner. “You usually get a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to make positive changes,” he said. “This corner has seen something more than once, but I would really like to see us get it right this time.” Though the actual building design is not part of the approval stage the project was seeking Monday (the general development plan, the second of three public steps), commissioners felt it was important enough to be sure the city and developers are on the same page before proceeding.
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the police and public works departments. Another area resident, frequent speaker Mike Hankard, wanted to know what about the project justified the use of tax-increment financing, considering how “hot” Verona is for development. TIF wasn’t really addressed, as it’s not generally the Plan Commission’s purview, but TIF is often used to make downt ow n s a n d o t h e r a r e a s that require demolition or infrastructure rebuilds competitive with newer areas on a city’s periphery. The city’s downtown TIF district, TID 4, has paid for streetscape upgrades and parts of other road projects, and as recently as last week, alders agreed to use it to fund a grant to improve a downtown building’s appearance. Commissioner Pat Lytle asked if the council could still give feedback with no vote, given this “temporary and extraordinary situation” with no council representative on the commission. Sayre agreed an exception to the standard process could be made.
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Plan Commission role needs to be filled In this age of partisanship, where Congress struggles to pass any meaningful legislation, it’s disappointing that the Common Council is also unable to find a way to do all of their jobs. By failing for nine consecutive votes to appoint a representative to the Plan Commission, the city is left without full representation on that commission, which is making many important decisions about the future growth of the city. If the two current candidates are each unacceptable to a faction in the council, then perhaps
a third candidate needs to be found, who can be a compromise that everyone can agree on. Or the two candidates may need to decide between themselves who should be on the commission at this time. Either way, the council should find a way to make things work, for the good of the city. In the words of the musical “Hamilton:” “You have to find a compromise,” and “winning was easy ... governing is harder.” Jonathan Woolums City of Verona
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Multiple stories in the Verona Press, including last week, have incorrectly labeled a proposed 65-acre development project on County Hwy. PD incorrectly. It is Legends Edge, not Legends End. Because of a reporting error, a story in last week’s Verona Press omitted one final step in the creation of the city’s ninth tax-increment financing district. The project plan and boundaries had yet to be reviewed by a joint review board. That happened Oct. 2. hatever it is, it’s getting It’s uncommon, though not unprecedented, for a JRB to reject a TID worse. plan. The JRB comprises representatives of each taxing body that will And that means we contribute to the district, including the Verona Area School District. all need to stop squabbling about Because of the state’s school funding formula, which makes aid proit and be serious about figuring portional to property values, school districts tend to not object. out what to do. The Press regrets the errors. As everyone knows now, a madman with a gun – an all-toocommon occurrence these days – fired hundreds of bullets at concertgoers in Las Vegas within a couple hours of U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise telling the nation Sunday night on Thursday, October 5, 2017 • Vol. 53, No. 20 “60 Minutes” USPS No. 658-320 about surPeriodical Postage Paid, Verona, WI and additional offices. viving a gun Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. attack while POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to playing baseThe Verona Press, PO Box 930427, Verona, WI 53593. ball over the Office Location: 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona, WI 53593 summer. Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Ferolie Our colPhone: 608-845-9559 • FAX: 608-845-9550 lective reaction has become e-mail: veronapress@wcinet.com predictable and sad: Horror, disCirculation customer service: (800) 355-1892 gust, obsession over the known and unknowable facts, political ConnectVerona.com statements left and right, arguing This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. over which side has the correct answer and then moving on. It Circulation General Manager happens so often, we go through Carolyn Schultz Lee Borkowski the process at lightning speed. ungcirculation@wcinet.com lborkowski@wcinet.com When I was a kid, suicides and News Sales Manager shootings were usually a couple Jim Ferolie Kathy Neumeister of people at most, and people veronapress@wcinet.com often blamed song lyrics and kathy.neumeister@wcinet.com violent television shows. These Sports Advertising days, the buzzwords are gun Jeremy Jones Donna Larson control, terrorism and mental ungsportseditor@wcinet.com veronasales@wcinet.com illness. Assistant Editor Classifieds Now, nobody thinks twice Scott Girard Diane Beaman about songs like, “Another One ungreporter@wcinet.com Bites The Dust,” “Cop Killer” ungclassified@wcinet.com Reporters or whatever it was about Judas Inside Sales Bill Livick, Anthony Iozzo, Priest that made two kids try to Monica Morgan kill themselves. Movies with Amber Levenhagen, insidesales@wcinet.com thousands, even millions of Scott De Laruelle, Helu Wang deaths are standard summer blockbuster fare. Unified Newspaper Group, a division of Not that this is really new. Woodward Communications,Inc. Death is part of life, and A dynamic, employee-owned media company untimely deaths through murder Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. or war (is there a difference?) Printed by Woodward Printing Services — Platteville have always been present. The biggest difference recently, perhaps, is how we have managed NATIONAL NEWSPAPER to insulate ourselves. ASSOCIATION But there’s no mistaking that the intensity and frequency of SUBSCRIPTION RATES mass shootings for incompreOne Year in Dane Co. & Rock Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 hensible reasons has spiked.
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Every time we think we can relax and go to the movies, a concert or a sporting event, there it is, a reason to be afraid. We know the names – Columbine, Aurora, Sandy Hook, Tucson, Fort Hood, Virginia Tech, Charleston, Orlando. Add Paris, Manchester and Manila this summer. We no longer even bother remembering the guy in Isla Vista, Calif., who shot seven people out of his BMW in 2014, the guy who shot eight people in a nursing home in North Carolina in 2009 or the guy who shot six women at a clothing store in Chicago in 2008. Those are small potatoes now. Back in the day, it was called “going postal,” because of three incidents between 1986 and 1991 in which angry people shot coworkers at Post Offices. It was easy to distance ourselves from it as isolated workplace violence. We learned a lot about Columbine because of personal journals and determined bullying was the new bogeyman. We also had a pretty good idea what prompted the shootings of nine black churchgoers in South Carolina and the gay nightclub in Orlando, because the perpetrators were so effusive about their beliefs. But even then, it’s hard to understand how someone could take it that far. The rest of the time, we can only guess at why these attacks happen – and we tend to guess in line with our own beliefs. We should all know that someone capable of blindly shooting hundreds of people from the 32nd floor of a hotel room or of sneaking into a theater dressed head to toe in protective gear for a slaughter or of taking aim at first- and second-graders is far beyond mentally ill or politically motivated. It’s not easy access to guns, messages from the mass media or a screw loose that causes this. It’s all of these things, but much more.
Maybe it’s God’s plan to make sure that people who think they can make themselves safe by paying for high-powered armies and police forces and gated communities need to live with a little fear like those in Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Syria. Maybe it’s the Internet, sports, advertisements crowing about not making compromises or the politicians we’ve elected. You can call it evil, but it’s hard to imagine that there’s been some mysterious rise in the number of purely evil people being born over the past 30 years. I’m not going to pretend to have all the answers. Nobody does. In fact, that is the only thing I can say with certainty is anyone who looks at this news and says within seconds, “I know why this is happening” is wrong. We need a serious discussion, and soon, about what the commonalities here are. Instead of shouting out answers and screaming about who’s wrong and how people are using tragedies to advance personal or political agendas, let’s see what we can do about it. Our politicians can’t, because we no longer select them for their diplomatic skills, but rather their ability to fight for us. National and state politics are no longer about problem-solving, but about dominance. So we need to do it ourselves. Find a friend, a co-worker, a family member who disagrees with you about guns, health care and maybe the Pledge of Allegiance. Look this person in the eye and have an honest discussion about mass shootings, terrorism and cultural violence and see where it goes. It would be a start. Jim Ferolie is the editor of Unified Newspaper Group, which publishes the Verona Press, Oregon Observer, Stoughton Courier Hub and Fitchburg Star.
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VAHS’ ‘Pippin’ opens next week
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Parisi budget aims at ‘safety net,’ roads, environment
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A f t e r m o r e t h a n t wo months of rehearsal, around 4 0 Ve r o n a A r e a H i g h School students will bring the Broadway show “Pippin’” to the stage of VAHS Performing Arts Center next Thursday through Sunday. This fall musical is about a young prince encouraged by a flashy troupe of strolling players to fight for war, love, and joys. Pippin and his father, King Charlemagne, are characters based on historical figures from the early Middle Ages, according to a news release. Student stage manager Raina Voss told the Press it will be a “suspenseful and exciting” show. With the show only a week away, the crew — mostly composed of students except the director, music and choreography designers — is focusing on details, including getting familiar with scripts and staging. Voss said the most challenging part is the “surprising” finale, since so many actors are involved.
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“We need to make sure everyone is really getting into the character,” Voss What: VAHS fall musical ‘Pippin’ said. “That’s a big thing.” When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 12-14; She expected the 400-seat 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15 Performing Arts Center will be sold out next weekend. Where: Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center, “People should be expect300 Richard St. ing to be surprised with Tickets: Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $7 many twists and turns,” Info: 845-4488. Voss said. To reserve a seat, call 845-4488 or purchase at the “Everyone is doing their The rehearsal started door. best work to make it an mid-August with a twounexpected ending, which week long, Monday-Friday Contact Helu Wang at helu. wang@wcinet.com. is supposed to be an excit- summer camp and coning part of the show,” Voss tinued four days a week through September. said.
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Cartoonists return Two nationally-syndicated cartoonists, Leigh Rubin creator of the comic “Rubes,” and Wisconsin State Journal editorial cartoonist Phil Hands will riff on each other’s cartoons and show how the twisted minds of two very different cartoonists work from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the library. Rubin’s work focuses primarily on the hilarity of animal and human nature, while Hands draws stranger creatures– politicians. There will be door prizes raffled. For information, call 845-7180.
Octoberfest The senior center will host an Octoberfest from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the center featuring live music performed by Tom Waselchuk from the Dang-Its band. For information, call 848-7471.
Refugee portraits exhibit An exhibit featuring Syrian refugee portraits will be held from Friday Oct. 6 through Thursday, Oct. 26 at the library. The portraits are created by 3,000 U.S. high-school art students. The exhibit is organized by a
non-profit organization based in Middleton, who has created more than 100,000 portraits of and for children around the world who face challenging situations. For information, call 845-7180.
Fall mini market An open air mini market will be hosted by Three Painted Birds and Purple Goose from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Purple Goose, 400 W. Verona Ave. There will be vintage and handmade crafts. For information, 845-2368.
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, at the library. People can learn how to create stable and long-lasting relationships with equine counterparts. A film, “Unbranded,” will be screened at 6 p.m. For information, call 845-7180.
Hike and winery
The senior center will hold a hike to Gibraltar Rock near Lodi followed by a winery taste at Wollersheim. People can bring their own lunch and meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the center. The hiking will be of medium Senior case management difficulty. To register, call 845-7471 by MonSenior center case manager, Becky Losby, will share information about day, Oct. 9. Medicare, home care, housing assistance and financial resources 1-2 Guide to hearing help p.m., Monday, Oct. 9, at the library. Audiologist Veronica H. Heide For information, call Becky Losby will guide people through five steps of hearing help from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at 845-7471. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the library. The Horse-Human connection presentation includes acknowledging Dr. Judy Batker, veterinarian and a hearing problem; learning about co-owner of Country View Veterinary hearing abilities; developing healthy Service, will discuss Equine Medi- hearing habits and rebuilding relacal Practices: Working with Horses tionships. A brief introduction to the in Haiti, Costa Rica, Mexico and the library’s new hearing loop will be followed.
Community calendar Thursday, October 5
• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Vendor fair and flu clinic, senior center, 845-7471 • 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga Club, library, 845-7180 • 6-7 p.m., Evening Caregiver Support Group, senior center, 845-7471 • 7-8 p.m., Cartoonists return, library, 845-7180
Friday, October 6
• 12:30-1:30 p.m., Octoberfest, senior center, 848-7471 • 3-4:30 p.m., Open gaming, library, 845-7180 • 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Syrian Refugee Portraits exhibit opens, library, 8457180
Saturday, October 7
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Fall mini market, the Purple Goose, 400 W. Verona Ave., 845-2368 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org
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Thursday, Oct. 5 7 a.m. – Gordon School Tour 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Jim Hetzal at Senior Center 6 p.m. –Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Brain Health at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Larry Bird at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society Friday, Oct. 6 7 a.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Larry Bird at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 4 p.m. – Jim Hetzal at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2015 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Gordon School Tour 11 p.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center Saturday, Oct. 7 8 a.m. – Plan Commission from 10-02-17
Monday, October 9
• 1-2 p.m., Senior case management, library, 845-7471 • 1-2:30 p.m., Experiencing America course, senior center, 845-7471 • 7 p.m., Common Council, Verona City Center, 845-6495 • 7:30-8:30 p.m., Horse-Human Connection, library, 845-7180
Tuesday, October 10
• 10 a.m to 2 p.m., Verona “Quilts of Valor” group meeting, Verona American Legion, 207 Legion St., 577-5906 • 3:30-6:30 p.m., Verona Farmers Market, Hometown Junction Park, facebook.com/veronamarket • 6:30-8:30 p.m., Introduction to Microsoft Excel, library, 845-7180
Wednesday, October 11
Thursday, October 12
• 3 p.m., Veterans Club, senior center, 845-7471 • 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga Club, library, 845-7180 • 6:30-7:30, Guide to hearing help, library, 845-7180
Saturday, October 14
• 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Star Wars Reads Day, library, 845-7180 • 10-11 a.m., Read and cook, library, 845-7180 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prairie Kitchen free community meal, BPNN, bpnn.org
Monday, October 16
• 1-2:30 p.m., Experiencing America course, senior center, 845-7471
Tuesday, October 17
• 9:30 a.m., Hike and winery, senior • 3:30-6:30 p.m., Verona Farmers Market, Hometown Junction Park, center, 845-7471 facebook.com/veronamarket • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Tween craft, library, 845-7180
11 a.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 1 p.m. – 2015 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 10-02-17 9 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center Sunday, Oct. 8 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Plan Commission from 10-02-17 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 4:30 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 10-02-17 9 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center Monday, Oct. 9 7 a.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Sound Factory at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball
4 p.m. – Jim Hetzal at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2015 Wildcats Football 7 p.m. – Common Council Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Gordon School Tour 11 p.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 10 7 a.m. – Gordon School Tour 10 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center 2 p.m.– Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Jim Hetzal at Senior Center 6 p.m. –Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Brain Health at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Larry Bird at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Gordon School at the Historical Society Wednesday, Oct. 11 7 a.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Larry Bird at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 5 p.m. – Common Council from 10-09-17 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center
10 p.m. – Gordon School Tour 11 p.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center Thursday, Oct. 12 7 a.m. – Gordon School Tour 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Home Safety at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Mitch Hencks at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Jim Hetzal at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Brain Health at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Larry Bird at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Gordon School 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.
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
Fitchburg Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m.
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.
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.
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 Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 10:15 a.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.
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
Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
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.
The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 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 Benjamin Phelps 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. William Vernon, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
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) 845-5641 Rev. Sara Thiessen Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
Sins that cry out to Heaven “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” —Proverbs 22:22-23 NIV There are sins that cry out to heaven for justice. The slaughter of Abel by his brother Cain is the primordial example. A premeditated murder of one’s brother certainly cries out for justice. The oppression of the Israelites in Egypt is another sin that cried to heaven, and throughout the Bible we see the oppression of the poor, of orphans and widows, and of refugees as sins that God is particularly inclined to avenge. The Book of Exodus makes this principle explicit: “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt. Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless.” (Exodus 22:21-24 NIV) This is a moral exhortation that is all too relevant today, when millions of refugees have no place to call home and widows and orphans are all around us. Ask yourself who in your community fits the bill of the widow, the orphan or the foreigner. We might call them by different names, i.e., single mothers, or undocumented immigrants, or the homeless and working poor, but these people are God’s children, and they have a special place in His heart. – Christopher Simon
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Verona Fest 2017 The Verona Ice Arena’s biggest fundraiser of the year was held on Sept. 23, featuring open skating, a 3-on-3 tournament, shooting accuracy contests and face painting. The event typically raises about $15,000 per year, with maintenance of the arena generally the biggest expenditure. This year, the fund will be mostly used for fixing the Ice Arena’s roof, which is estimated to cost $200,000.
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Player of the week From Sept. 26-Oct. 3
Name: Kirstin Tidd Grade: Senior Sport: Volleyball Position: Middle blocker Highlights: Tidd had three blocks in a sweep over Madison East Thursday and had another six blocks in a win over La Follette on Sept. 26
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The Verona Area High School volleyball team celebrates a five-set win over ninth-ranked Sun Prairie Tuesday. The Wildcats won 3-2 (17-25, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24, 15-7).
Cats spike ninth-ranked Cards ANTHONY IOZZO
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Five-set matches don’t seem to be a problem for the Verona Area High School volleyball team this season. The host Wildcats won their second match that went the distance this week after toppling ninth-ranked Sun Prairie 3-2 (17-25, 25-23, 20-25, 26-24, 15-7). Verona (18-6 overall, 7-1 Big Eight) is now tied for first in conference with Sun Prairie and Middleton. “They really had the fire and endurance to go five sets and not lose any steam,” coach Kelly Annen said. Senior middle blocker Kirstin Tidd was key on both offense and defense, finishing with 12 kills and four blocks. Sophomore middle blocker Maddy
Team W-L Sun Prairie 7-0 Verona 6-1 Middleton 6-1 5-2 Janesville Craig Madison Memorial 3-4 Madison La Follette 3-4 Madison West 2-5 Janesville Parker 2-5 Madison East 1-6 Beloit Memorial 0-7
Kelly also had four blocks. “The middle blockers did a fantastic job moving around for defense and also getting to the outside for offense,” Annen said. Senior defensive specialist
What’s next Verona hosts Janesville Craig at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to finish the Big Eight regular season and hosts non-conference Stoughton at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Big Eight Conference volleyball tournament is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. Katie Karnosky had 29 digs and four aces and junior setter Emma Frahm finished with 26 assists. Sun Prairie’s Claire Chaussee had 22 kills, but Annen said the Wildcats were able to identify her on the court and limit the
Cardinals’ attack and take them out of their system. Next up is Janesville Craig Thursday. If Verona wins, it will clinch at least a share of the conference regular season title. Annen said all 15 players on varsity are committed to working hard in practice, and that makes the team stronger, allowing for the girls to adapt to in-game situations.
Verona 3, Madison East 0 The visiting Wildcats swept Madison East 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 25-12) Thursday in a Big Eight match. Senior outside hitter Hannah Worley finished with seven kills, and Tidd collected three blocks. Karnosky had four aces, and sophomore setter Jordan Armstrong had 15 assists. Sophomore libero Amelia Hust finished with 13 digs.
Honorable mentions: Bui Clements (football) had two interceptions Thursday in a 28-7 win over Madison East Jaden King (football) caught two 8-yard touchdown passes Thursday at Madison East Courtney Shorter (girls golf) finished with an 81 on Sept. 27 to help Verona advance to sectionals Amelia Hust (volleyball) had 18 digs in a win over La Follete on Sept. 26 and another 13 in a sweep over Madison East Thursday Andres Temozihui (boys soccer) had a goal and three assists in a 6-2 win over Waukesha North Thursday Jason Ford (boys xc), who was still recovering from the flu, posted a personal-best 5K team in 16:45 to lead Verona at the Mukwonago invite Thursday Julia Pletta (girls xc) nearly broke 20 minutes, traversing the Mukwonago invite 5K course in 20:02 for fifth place as the Wildcats’ top runner Kasie Keyes and Sydney Breitbach (girls tennis) finished third at the Big Eight Conference tennis tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 drubbing of Janesville Craig Gabby Gnewuch (girls swimming) swam on the victorious 200 and 400 free relays Thursday at Madison East and also helped the Wildcats sweep the top three spots of the 100 butterfly
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The Verona Area High School boys soccer team had a chance to take over first place in the Big Eight Conference Tuesday against Madison East. The Wildcats just couldn’t win the time of possession in the second half of a 1-0 loss at Breese Stevens Field. Verona made a push in the final 11 minutes, but it wasn’t enough. “That would have been our identity,” coach Chris Handrick said. “I don’t think that is who we are. It came a little too late for us to start to
and we didn’t show up with it today.” Senior Tyler Clazmer scored in the middle of the second half with an assist to senior Nick Johnston. The Wildcats had a couple of chances, but the best came in the final few minutes with a free kick from Senior Jose Adrian Lazaro-Padilla going into the box. Sophomore midfielder Bennett Luttinen got his head on the ball with just the goalie to beat, but it popped up and was snatched out of the air by
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Team W-L-T Pts East 6-0-0 18 Verona 5-0-1 16 Middleton 4-0-2 11 Sun Prairie 3-1-2 11 West 2-3-0 6 Craig 2-4-0 6 Beloit 2-4-0 6 Mad. Memorial 1-4-1 4 La Follette 1-4-0 3 Parker 0-6-0 0
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The Verona Area High School girls golf team has been consistent in the last few tournaments, and their steady play showed up yet again Wednesday in the WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional at Pleasant View Golf Course. The Wildcats shot a 354 and took third behind Madison West (350) and Middleton (341) to advance to sectionals
for the seventh straight season. Waunakee (370) also advanced as a team. Senior Courtney Shorter led Verona with an 81 and senior Lauren Shorter was next with an 87. Courtney and Lauren Shorter both eagled the par-5 11th hole. Courtney Shorter finished with seven pars with nothing worse than a double bogey. Lauren Shorter had six pars but had two double bogeys, a triple bogey and a
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quadruple bogey. Verona hosted the Seniors Alexis Gaillard and WIAA Division 1 sectionClaire Swain finished the scoring with a 91 and a 95, respecal Wednesday, Oct. 4, at tively. Gaillard had a birdie Edelweiss Country Club. on the 11th hole and five pars The top two teams adwith six double bogeys and a triple bogey. Swain also birdvanced to state, as well as ied on 11 and added five pars the top three individuals with four triple bogeys and of non-qualifying teams. two double bogeys. Though her score didn’t Results are on Con count toward the final team nectVerona.com. score, sophomore Caitlyn Ott finished with a 96. Ott birdied The D1 state meet is at 11 and had two pars with four 8 a.m. Monday-Tuesday, triple bogeys and three double Oct. 9-10, at University bogeys. Ridge Golf Course. M a d i s o n M e m o r i a l ’s Bridget McCarthy (90), Portage’s Anna Davidson (92) There were also eight indiand Sophie Denure (94) and viduals playing at sectionals. Reedsburg’s Caylee Beyer (94) all advanced to sectionals The four that qualified from the DeForest regional were as individuals. DeForest’s Cassidy Schnell, Verona sectional up Isabell Manzetti and Lynzy Schnell and McFarland’s Nikwas Wednesday ki Stubbe. Three individuals Verona traveled to Edel- from non-qualifying teams weiss Country Club Wednes- also made state. day and hosted the WIAA Based on yearly averages, Division 1 Verona sectional. Middleton and Verona were Oregon – which won the favorites to make state as the D1 DeForest regional a team, but Madison West – title – Stoughton, Monona which topped Verona for secGrove and Sun Prairie joined ond place at regionals – OreMiddleton, Madison West, gon, Stoughton and WaunaWaunakee and the Wildcats as kee were in the mix based on the eight teams vying for two results at various tournaments state spots. during the regular season.
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Wildcats place fifth at conference JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Sophomore Meredith Conley entered last week’s Big Eight Conference tennis tournament as Verona’s top seed. Things went awry early for the second-seeded Conley (20-5), who lost her first-round match Wednesday in three-set to Middleton senior Kia Heineman (10-12). “I was struggling with the basics, just moving my feet and finishing shots,” said Conley who lost the match 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-4 and fought back to win the consolation bracket. Verona finished fifth at conference with 19 points for the tournament,
What’s next The Wildcats return to Nielsen Tennis Stadium at 8:30 a.m. Thursday for the WIAA Division 1 Waunakee sectional. earning third place at No. 3 doubles, fourth at No. 1 doubles and Nos. 2 and 3 singles. The Wildcats earned consolation championships at Nos. 1 and 4 singles and No. 2 doubles. Heineman went on to finish as an unexpected runner-up after needing to win a pigtail, play-in match over Beloit Memorial to even make her
way into the tournament. Still, Conley said she was expecting a tough match. “I played Kia three times last year. She’s just one of those players who changes every time you play her,” Conley said. “You never really know what to expect. She can either be on or off, and today she was definitely on.” While Conley played well, Verona coach Mark Happel said Heineman played unbelievable. “That was probably the best I’ve seen her (Hiedeman) ever play,” Happel said. “Sometimes you run into someone who is playing well, and it’s just their day.” Conley nearly followed up her loss
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Cats clinch postseason eligibility at Madison East ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Sophomore midfielder Bennett Luttinen attempts to head in a goal late in the second half Tuesday, but the ball popped into Madison East goalie Brett Richardson’s hands. The Wildcats lost 1-0.
Soccer: Eagles up next Continued from page 9 senior goalie Brett Richardson. Lazaro-Padilla had another shot sail wide right near the end of the game. In the first half, Senior defender Ethan Poppen and sophomore midfielder Jack Knight had shots that Richardson was able to save. Richardson had four saves. Sophomore goalie George Ohm finished with three saves. The Wildcats (11-3-1 overall, 5-1-1 Big Eight) have 16 points in the conference, but East (11-3, 7-0-0) is now up to 21 points with two matches left. Middleton moved into second with 17 points after a 9-0 win over Madison La Follette. “I told the boys that we get knocked down a lot in life, and it is how we pick ourselves back up and how we grow stronger,” Handrick said. “1-nil stings and stings in the conference right now for us, but we are going to have to
What’s next Verona hosts nonconference Sauk Prairie at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Sun Prairie at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in a Big Eight match, both at Reddan Soccer Park. understand where we need to come out, what kind of resilency we need.”
Verona 6, Waukesha North 2 The Wildcats knocked off nonconference Waukesha North 6-2 Thursday. Sophomore Eliot Popkewitz scored twice and senior Andres Temozihui added a goal and three assists. Senior Jack Bates and sophomore Sam Lynch also scored goals, and freshman Sam Abreu collected an assist.
It wasn’t pretty Thursday at Breese Stevens Field, but after a sloppy game with 30 flags, the Verona Area High School football team was finally able to clinch postseason eligibility with a 28-7 win over Madison East. “We have an extra game now, and we will see what happens,” coach Dave Richardson said. “The coaches and everybody was thinking a little bit ahead, so it was a little expected, I guess, to not play a sharp game, but I wanted to be a little sharper than that so the kids have more confidence going into Sun Prairie.” The Wildcats (5-2) were heavily favored, but negative plays continued to hurt both Verona and Madison East (0-7). Still, senior quarterback Aaron Young (16-for-32, 151 yards) found senior split end Jaden King (four receptions for 40 yards) on two eight-yard touchdown passes in the first half and sophomore split end Aubrey Dawkins on a slant that Dawkins ran in for an 18-yard touchdown in the third quarter to build a 28-0 lead. Young was sacked twice for big losses and was picked off by sophomore Keonte Jones twice the second half to aid the Purgolders. Verona also had eight penalties, including a personal foul on a drive that ended with one of Young’s interceptions. East was able to score on the ensuing possession on three plays, capped by a 12-yard touchdown run
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Sophomore tight end Haakon Anderson fights through a tackle to get a first down in the first half Thursday against Madison East at Breese Stevens Field. The Wildcats won 28-7 and clinched postseason eligibility. by junior Brandon Dixon to make it 28-7. But the Purgolders didn’t help themselves on offense either, committing 15 penalties and turning the ball over five times. Verona senior defensive back Bui clements had two interceptions, including a one-handed grab on a deep ball by sophomore Phillip Roh III. Senior defensive backs Jack Lilly, Jacob
Walton and Tucker Teskey also had interceptions. “They are ball hawkers man,” Richardson said. “If you let one up in the air like that, then our guys are going to have it.” Senior defensive lineman Reagan Stauffer added six total tackles and a sack for the defense. With the big Homecoming game
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Girls swimming
Third-ranked Wildcats cruise at East JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Many of the girls on the Verona Area/Mount Horeb swimming team found themselves swimming new events once again Thursday at the Wildcats cruised to a 131-39 win at Madison East. And though only the top relay for each team is scored, the Wildcats swept the top three spots in all three varsity relays. All told, VA/MH won 11 of 12 varsity events and all of the JV races. The Wildcats opened the meet sweeping the top three spots of the 200 medley as Regan Brazeau, Caroline Smith, Josie McCartney and Annika Larson touched the wall first in 1:56.96.
What’s next The Verona Area/Mount Horeb girls swimming team returns to action 5 p.m., Thursday at home against Sun Prairie. Gabby Gnewuch, Bailey Felsheim, Rachel Drapp and Henshue led a sweep of the 200 free relay in 1:44.39. Gnewuch and Henshue closed out the meet, leading the Wildcats to yet another sweep on the 400 free relay (3:48.8), along with Avery Updegrove and Cleo Seidl. Grace Bennin posted a meet-best 1:59.26 in the 200 free to lead a 1-2-3
sweep by Verona, and the Wildcats picked up a pair of 1-2 finishes before the break. Kaitlyn Zuehl led a 1-2 finish by the Wildcats in the 200 IM with a time of 2:21.15. Sophie Henshue helped VA/ MH match the 1-2 finish again in the 50 free (26.46). Gnewuch led a 1-2-3 sweep by Verona in the 100 butterfly with a 1:04.01 and Sara Stewart led a 1-23 finish by VA/MH in the 100 backstroke (1:02.32). Josie McCartney led a 1-2 finish in the 100 free (59.08) and Updegrove helped Verona match the finish in the 500 free (5:55.01). Kozette Rosenthal was the only Purgolder to touch the wall first in a varsity or JV race, winning the varsity 100 breaststroke in 1:12.41. Verona won the JV race, 136-29.
Girls cross country
Verona finishes third at Mukwonago invite JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Several girls on the Verona cross country team took a risk Thursday and it paid off with a third-place finish for the Wildcats at the Mukwonago Invitational. Senior Julia Pletta, freshman Anna Knueve and sophomore Lucy Waschbusch were just a few of the girls who had personal-best times. Pletta nearly broke 20 minutes, traversing the 5K course in 20 minutes, 2 seconds for fifth place as the Wildcats’ top runner. Knueve also had her best race for Verona, psoting a 20:46 for 20th place. Verona finished third with a team score of 114. Sixteenth-ranked Oconomowoc won the met with a team score of 53. The Coonies finished 41 points
What’s next The Verona girls cross country team travels to Sheehan Park at 4:30 p.m. Friday for an invitational in Sun Prairie. ahead of Lake Mills. Waukesha South junior Libby Geisness won the meet in 19:25.2 — six seconds ahead of Waterford freshman Kelsey Radobicky. Verona sophomore Janina Bruhn was a bit of a surprise, Thursday finishing as the team’s third runner in 21:19. Bruhn and Waschbusch worked together throughout the race and crossed the finish line fractions of a second apart in 28th and 29th
place with a pair of lifetime bests. “We had some girls take a risk on Thursday and they can see that it paid off,” coach Dave Nelson said. “We are still struggling with a few injuries, but hopefully we can get healthy and be at our best for the final weeks of the season.” Sophomore Leah Remiker was the Wildcats’ final varsity scorer, placing 32nd in 21:31. Sophomore Lucinda Bakken and junior Caroline Bobb both competed, but did not count toward the final varsity score. The Wildcats travel to Sheehan Park in Sun Prairie for an invitational at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. “We may have a few kids not run at Sun Prairie in order to make sure that they are ready to go for conference and sectionals,” Nelson said.
Boys cross country
Ford medals at Mukwonago Invitational to pace Cats JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Junior Jason Ford took over as the Wildcats’ top runner for at least one race Thursday, finishing sixth at the Mukwonago Invitational. Ford, who was still recovering from the flu posted a personal-best 5K team in 16 minutes, 45 seconds for Verona. Sophomore Nathan Neitzel and senior Hari Jayaraaman also had personal bests on varsity but it was not enough to take home hardware as the Wildcats finished fourth in the field.
What’s next Verona boys cross country travels to Sheehan Park at 5:10 p.m. Friday for an invitational in Sun Prairie. Senior Peter Barger placed 17th as team’s second runner in 17:14 and Neitzel was 20th in 17:20. J.J. Gumieny was the Wildcats’ fourth runner, finishing 33rd in 17:40. Jayaraaman placed 36th as
the final varsity scorer in 17:44. Seventh-ranked Oconomowoc posted a team score of 50 to hold off the host Indians (58). Waterford was a distant third with 87 points. Greendale senior Job Roloff covered the course in a meet-best 16:13. The JV team won handily, led by sophomores Alan Zheng (18:03) and Luka DiMaggio (18:20). In all, Verona had 16 personal-bests, which was nearly half the squad on a beautiful fall night. Fourth runner Eric Blum missed the action with a bruised hip but should be back in action at Sun Prairie.
Football: Homecoming welcomes first-place Sun Prairie Continued from page 10 against Sun Prairie (7-0) coming up this week, Richardson said the game against East was a time to try out some things and give carries and touches to more players. Sophomore tight end Haakon Anderson was one of the Wildcats who saw more work on offense, and he finished with six carries for 42 yards and eight catches for 49 yards. Sophomore running back Keegan Lindell, who started to get more carries in week 5, finished with five carries for 19 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Senior split end Jordan Hutchcroft had two catches for 21 yards, and senior split end Noah Goth had two catches for 23 yards. “We wanted to get a lot of people
What’s next Verona hosts Sun Prairie at 7 p.m. Friday in the Homecoming game. Sun Prairie is in first place at 7-0 and can clinch a share of the Big Eight title with a win. play time and see what is available to us in the home stretch here,” Richardson said. “Haakon Anderson looked really good tonight. … Keegan Lindell ran the ball hard. The future looks good.” While forcing turnovers will be key for the Wildcats against the Cardinals, being able to get first downs and make some big plays will be the true test against a tough defensive front. “Their defense is what they are
Big Eight Team W-L Sun Prairie 7-0 Middleton 6-1 Madison West 5-2 Verona 5-2 Janesville Craig 4-3 Madison La Follette 3-4 Madison Memorial 2-5 Beloit Memorial 2-5 Janesville Parker 1-6 Madison East 0-7 hanging their hat on,” Richardson said. “They have everything to lose, and we have nothing to lose so we will see what happens.”
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Tennis: Conley advances Continued from page 10 Wednesday a 10-point tiebreaker in the consolation bracket against Madison East junior Grace Rider on Thursday. The sophomore dominated the first set but needed to rally 6-2, 7-6 (6). Girls in the consolation bracket played a 10-point tiebreaker, rather than a full third-set. Conley closed out the tournament with a convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory over senior Maycee Maslonka of Janesville Craig to secure the consolation title. “It’s a little bittersweet,” Conley said. “No matter what, conference is just a fun thing for me to be with all my friends from other teams and stuff. To lose in the first round was kind of hard. I just had to remember there are a ton of other matches to come” Happel said the loss early at conference shouldn’t affect Conley’s seed at subsectionals. “Meredith has beaten everyone she’s needed to beat,” Happel said. “She has a straight set win over Kia and a three-set loss. For the players looking to be seeded No. 2, she’s 4-1. No one else can say that.” Cecile Fuchs of DeForest is expected to earn the top seed for subsectionals. Sophomore Sydney Breitbach and Kasie Keyes (207) clicked right away this season. They were one of three flights by the Wildcats to survive a first-round scare Wednesday and parlayed that into a third-place finish at No. 3 doubles, dominating Janesville Craig’s. The third-seeded sophomores opened the tournament with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 victory over Leah Hamilton and Emma Dorn of Sun Prairie. “We definitely didn’t play our best in the first set but we pulled through,” Keyes said. “That was definitely an emotional match.” The Wildcats fell 6-3, 6-3 to Madison West in the first round on Thursday but finished out the tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 drubbing of Craig for third place. “It’s pretty exciting, earning a medal,” Breitbach said. “Hopefully, we can keep building on our finish.” “Third-team all-conference, I think that’s awesome for a pair of sophomores,” Happel said. “There’s more out there for them. The match they lost today, I think they want back. They’ll probably get another shot at West at subsectionals.” S i x o f s eve n f l i g h t s Wednesday went to three sets or tiebreakers for the Wildcats in the first round. Senior Allison Blessing (9-16) also played to her seed, dominating second-seeded Maddi Bremel of Madison West 6-0, 6-1 in the third-place match. Blessing’s road to the third-place match began with senior surviving a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 scare against Madison East’s Amelia Hoffman. Verona finished fourth at No. 3 singles and No. 1 doubles. Sophomore Mary Saley (13-13) won her first match 6-2, 6-1 over Lucia Hyzer of Janesville Craig but was only able to win one game
apiece Thursday against eventual champion Julia Zhou of Madison Memorial and Spencer Harrison in the third-place match. Meghan Anderson and Eve Parker (4-11) entered the tournament as the fifth seed and played their way to a fourth-place at No. 1 doubles. The girls opened the tournament with a 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-1 upset over fourth-seeded Allison Hainstock and Michiko Fukushima of Janesville Craig. Anderson and Parker couldn’t quite finish their run out with a medal, though, falling 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 to third-seeded Madison Memorial’s Devika Kamath and Anna Hubbard in the third-place match. “One doubles had a stretch where they looked like a state-caliber team, but they just couldn’t maintain that,” Happel said. “If they get some consistency. They’ll be a tough out for someone at subsectionals on Tuesday.” Sophomore Meghan Samz (18-8) and Verona’s No. 2 doubles team (12-13) each finished fifth. Samz won a third-set tiebreaker 6-3, 4-6, (10-5) over Janesville Craig’s Chie Wolf for fifth-place. She bounced back from a 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the opening round and shut out Madison East in the consolation semifinals. Claire and Kayla Johnson at No. 2 doubles were one of three flights to earn three set, first-round victories for Verona, knocking off third-seeded Janesville Craig 6-4, 4-6, 6-4. They fought back to beat Sun Prairie for the consolation championship 7-5, 6-1 over Sun Prairie’s Erin Vertz and Grace Hilber. Madison West won the title with 40 team points, five more than second-place Middleton. The Regents won titles at No. 4 singles and No. 1 doubles and finished second to the Cardinals at Nos. 2 and 3 doubles. Madison Memorial earned titles at No. 2 and 3 singles to take third place with 33 points. Sun Prairie senior Lats Sysouvahn proved once again that she is the conference’s top player, winning her second No. 1 singles.
Subsectionals The Wildcats were back inside Nielsen Tennis Stadium on Tuesday for the WIAA Division 1 Madison Memorial subsectional. Verona scored just six points at subsectionals with Conley, at No. 1 singles, as the only girl who advanced. Conley, who beat Sauk Prairie’s Katie Mack 6-1, 6-0, now needs only to win her first round match Thursday to automatically qualify for her second WIAA Division 1 individual state tennis tournament. Claire and Kayla Johnson won one match at No. 2 doubles, defeating Sauk Prairie 6-1, 6-3. They were unable to move on to sectionals, though, losing 6-3, 6-4 to Middleton in the second round. Breitbach and Keyes had the Wildcats’ other win, defeating DeForest 6-1, 6-3 at No. 3 doubles before falling 6-0, 6-4 to Madison West.
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Remembrance: Loss of children led Babiarz to explore a life of healing through yoga, support Continued from page 1 “so suicidal” and was hospitalized for seven weeks. Attending a support group for those who have experienced pregnancy loss raised her awareness of how to heal. She learned from other group members to acknowledge her babies by naming them, which was a “huge step” for her. She imagines the spirits of her babies are navigating her through life whenever she encounters someone who shares one of their names. “It’s like my pumpkins give me wings and tell me, ‘Go mom, you can do this.’ They come to me in different ways,” Babiarz told the Press. “If I’ve never named them, it’s like I close the opportunity (of honoring),” she added. She experienced the power of healing as part of a community when another woman, who had never talked about her own loss for 20 years, decided to see a therapist after hearing Babiarz’s story. “The most pivotal part for me is watching people’s life change when they’ve been suffering for a whole life,”
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Jill Babiarz tells her students to take a deep breath and feel the energy flow through in their body. Babiarz said. “I got a deep appreciation for life and wanted to give my energy back to help others” For her, yoga is a therapy. Doing poses is a sign of being open to healing. About 600 students have
signed up for her yoga classes since she started from a home studio in Verona in 2004. Almost 98 percent of the students were referred by doctors and therapists, she said. In 2013, she added classes
specifically for pregnancy loss and depression, so she could comfort others so they wouldn’t go through the extremes she did. Although some people were unwilling to talk at first, their “layers come
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down” as soon as they know Babiarz sees the same doctor as them. “Because of the referral, there’s a trust I feel like that’s already there,” Babiarz said. “They know I’ve been there and I understand
the full circle of healing.” The trust and support from her family, doctors and support group members empowered her to write a book and meet her “soulmate,” who she married at the Badger Prairie County Park in 2015. She looks forward to adopting a kid next year. “ W h e n y o u ’r e r e a d y, everything comes together,” she said. This Saturday, Babiarz will share how she went through the sufferings and let others know they can make it as well. She titled her speech as “jewelry in the journey.” “Losses are like pieces of fabric of my life,” Babiarz said. “It’s just part of my journey.” Contact Helu Wang at helu. wang@wcinet.com.
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The 2017 Verona Area High School Homecoming Court is, front row from left, Ana Aolinar-Zecua, Grant Kelliher, Alison Buzza, Kallie Knueppel, Eleanor Fitzwilliams, Itziar Flores-Ramirez; back row from left, Cooper Fossum, Zachary Hurst, Jack Bates,Gaelan Combs, Tristan Largent, Carson Silver, Aaron Young; and, not pictured, Kambui Clements.
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Parade: Homecoming theme is ‘Wizard of Oz’ Continued from page 1 homecoming parade will once again head down Main Street and West Verona Avenue beginning around 4 p.m. This year’s homecoming theme is “The Wizard of Oz, Follow the Yellow Brick Road.” Ve r o n a A r e a H i g h School students celebrated throughout the week with dress-up days and friendly
competitions. The dress-up days are: Monday, “Groutfit” (Grey outfit); Tuesday, Disney; Wednesday, Rodeo; Thursday, class colors; Friday, Wildcat Pride. The dance, held in the high school gym, will be on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8-11 p.m. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Verna R. Baumgartner, age 78 of Verona, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. She was born Feb. 12, 1939 to Fred and Nina (Randorf) Stampfli in Mt. Horeb, Wis. On April 19, 1959, she married Richard W. “Dick” Baumgartner at Mounds Creek Methodist Church. Dick died April 28, 2012. Verna enjoyed music, especially old time and country western, gardening, cooking and baking for others and attending her grandson’s ball games. She worked at CUNA Mutual for 18 years and retired in August 1999. She was a member of Salem United Church of Christ and the Women’s guild for many years. She taught Sunday School, was a youth group leader, confirmation parent and a member of the Chancel Committee. Verna and Dick enjoyed many bus tours to the Dakotas, Branson, Nashville, Florida, and Niagara Falls to name a few. In later years, they looked forward to traveling by car to Northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan to visit the state parks and beautiful waterfalls. They also enjoyed
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Dorothy Schuepp
Beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Dorothy (Wittwer) Schuepp, age 87, of Verona, died peacefully after a brief illness on July 22, 2017 with family at her side. Dorothy is survived by daughters: Kristi (Fred)
feeding and watching the birds and squirrels in their backyard. Family and friends were important to Verna. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren and attending family gatherings. She is survived by her sons: Steven (Vivian) Baumgartner of Mequon and Daniel (Starr) Baumgartner of Grand Marsh; grandchildren Tyler Baumgartner of Grand Marsh and Laura (Robert) Steele of Milwaukee; great-grandchildren Meredith and Lochlan Steele of Milwaukee; siblings Kenneth Stampfli of Bancroft, Norma (Marvin) Ballweg of Cross Plains, Roger Stampfli of Verona, Lowell (Mary) Stampfli and LaVern (LuAnn Wild) Stampfli both of Mt. Horeb; sister-in-law Marcella Baumgartner of Stoughton, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother Denny Stampfli, and brothers-in-law Kenneth and Calvin Baumgartner, sisters-in-law Mary and Audrey Stampfli. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 2017, at Salem United Church of Christ, 502 Mark Avenue, Verona, with the Rev. Dr. Mark Yurs officiating. Burial was held at the Verona Cemetery with lunch following at Salem UCC church. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at the Ellestad Camacho Funeral Home, 500 N 8th St., Mt. Horeb, Wis. and also from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Monday, at the Salem United Church of Christ.
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Saturday, Sept 23 was Market Day Verona, a yearly outdoor market with vendors, food, live music and raffle prizes to raise money for Alzheimer’s research. The event, now in its third year, was held at Harriet Park, and featured dozens of vendors.
The senior center held an “Over 90’s Birthday Celebration” in August for seniors who are turning age 90 or older, featuring lunch and live music performed by the Forward barbershop quartet.
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Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NORMA JEAN VENDEN D.O.D. 08/09/2017 Case No. 17PR631 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 17, 1922 and date of death August 9, 2017, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1049 Enterprise Drive, Apt. 203, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 29, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar September 15, 2017 Terese M. Hansen Hansen Law Office 111 E. Verona Ave. Verona, WI 53593 608-772-3939 Bar Number: 1000988 Published: September 21, 28 and October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KATHRYN M. KUBLY Case No. 17PR620 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 26, 1950 and date of death September 4, 2017X, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 840 Jenna Court, Verona, WI 53593. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is December 15, 2017. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar September 11, 2017 Atty. Marilyn A. Dreger 200 W. Verona Avenue Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-9899 Bar Number: 1001608 Published: September 21, 28 and October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
CITY OF VERONA ORDINANCE NO. 17-900 AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF NORTH NINE MOUND ROAD RECITALS A. The Common Council of the City of Verona has the authority to rename a street located within the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, pursuant to its authority under the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin, including, but not limited to, Sections 2-2-6 and 14-170, and pursuant to its authority under the Wisconsin Statutes, including, but not limited to, Wis. Stat. §§ 62.11(5) and 62.23. B. In addition, the Common Council has regulatory authority and responsibility over North Nine Mound Road pursuant to the Highway Order executed by the City of Verona and the Town of Verona on October 15, 2014. C. The Common Council is considering renaming a portion of North Nine Mound Road to Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Court, respectively. As shown on the map attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, commencing at the intersection of Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Road, the North Nine Mound Road would be renamed Northern Lights Road as the road continues north of the intersection. In addition, as shown on Exhibit A, a portion of North Nine Mound Road southeast of the intersection with Northern Lights Road would be renamed North Nine Mound Court. D. On September 5, 2017, the Verona Plan Commission recommended to the
Common Council that it rename North Nine Mound Road as set forth in this Ordinance. E. The Common Council held a public hearing on September 25, 2017, at which citizens were provided an opportunity to comment on the proposed renaming of North Nine Mound Road as set forth in this Ordinance. F. For the following reasons, and for other reasons identified during the September 5, 2017 public hearing and public meeting, the Common Council has determined that it is in the public interest to rename North Nine Mound Road as set forth in this Ordinance: (i) Due to the recent road reconstruction project for Northern Lights Road, Northern Lights Road continues to run north and south through the intersection with North Nine Mound Road, whereas North Nine Mound Road terminates at the intersection. Thus, for purposes of reducing confusion for drivers, including, but not limited to, emergency personnel, it is more appropriate for the portion of the road that runs north of the Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Road intersection to be renamed Northern Lights Road. The Common Council finds that this is a valid public safety reason that supports the renaming of the road. (ii) Due to the recent road reconstruction project for Northern Lights Road, there is now a road that is southeast of the Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Road that splits off of North Nine Mound Road and, thereafter, terminates. Because this is now a road that is separate from both Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Road, for purposes of reducing confusion for drivers, including, but not limited to, emergency personnel, it is more appropriate to rename this road North Nine Mound Court. The Common Council finds that this is a valid public safety reason that supports the renaming of the road. NOW, THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows: 1. North Nine Mound Road is hereby renamed as follows: a. As shown on Exhibit A, commencing at the intersection of Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Road, North Nine Mound Road is renamed Northern Lights Road as the road continues north of the intersection. b. As shown on Exhibit A, the portion of North Nine Mound Road southeast of the intersection with Northern Lights Road is renamed North Nine Mound Court. 2. City staff shall take such actions as are necessary and prudent to notify governmental bodies, utilities, and property owners adjacent to the newly-renamed Northern Lights Road and North Nine Mound Court of this Ordinance. The actions include, but are not limited to, recording a certified copy of this Ordinance in the Dane County Register of Deeds office. 3. City staff shall update the City’s Official Map with this renaming of the street. 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as provided by law. The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Verona at a meeting held on September 25, 2017. CITY OF VERONA _______________________________ Jon Hochkammer, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ Ellen Clark, City Clerk Adopted: September 25, 2017 Published: October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
CITY OF VERONA MINUTES COMMON COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 VERONA CITY HALL
1. Mayor Hochkammer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call: Alderpersons Diaz, Doyle, Gaskell, Linder, McGilvray, Reekie and Stiner present. Alderperson Touchett was absent and excused. Also present: City Administrator Mikorski, Planning Director Sayre, Community Development Specialist Holt, City Attorney Kleinmaier, City Engineer Montpas, City Clerk Clark, MSA Professional Services Representative Jason Valerius, Forward Development Group Representative Ron Henshue, Commercial Horizons Representative Curt Mauer, and Festival Foods Representative Mark Anderson. 4. Public Comment: * Jo Tucker, 3020 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood and Legends Edge Development. * Ellen Khalifa, 1210 S. Whitney Way, Madison, spoke in support of the Leg-
ends Edge Development. * Zach Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood development. * Joe Wineke, 412 Edward Street, City of Verona, spoke in favor of Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501522 Topp Avenue. * Curt Mauer, 572 Sir Howard Circle, Kohler, WI, introduced himself as a representative of Commercial Horizons, development partner with the Festival Foods project. * Dave Schutz, 7445 Oak Hill Court, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Geoffrey Borman, 3006 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood and Legends Edge Development. * Loveday Herrling, 4033 Barlow Road, Cross Plains, WI, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and proposed uses. * Kenneth Chung spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Caryl Owen, 3030 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Joe Fiala, 3142 Timber Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Robert Ellis, 2970 Osmondson Road, Fitchburg, spoke in favor of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Caleb Baltes, 5841 Scarlet Drive, Fitchburg, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Luke Lestikow, 847 Harper Dr., City of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Jay Jurrens, 1025 Gateway Pass, City of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. * Mack Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Ryan Ritter, 1026 Caribe Court, City of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Danielle Fessler, UW-Madison student, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Jack Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Theresa Kaegi, 6344 Goose Lake Drive, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Paul Vetterli, 519 8th Avenue, New Glarus, WI, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development. * Charles Dykman, 4611 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona, WI, spoke in opposition of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development. 5. Approval of Minutes from the August 28, 2017 Common Council Meeting: Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Reekie, to approve the August 28, 2017 Common Council minutes. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Mayor’s Business: 7. Administrator’s Report 8. Engineer’s Report 9. Committee Reports A. Finance Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Linder, to pay the bills in the amount of $5,300,533.15. Motion carried 7-0. B. Planning Commission (1) Discussion Re: City of Verona Northwest Neighborhood Plan. Planning Director Adam Sayre stated the proposed Northwest Neighborhood Plan is generally bounded by CTH PD to the south, University Ridge Golf Course to the east, the Goodman Jewish Community Center to the west, and the Town of Verona to the north. This plan will guide the future growth and development of lands located northwest of the city. The Planning Commission discussed this item at its September meeting. Comments from the Planning Commission included concerns about densities and heights identified in the plan. The Planning Commission deferred action on the plan and requested the plan be forwarded to the Council for feedback. The Council is encouraged to provide detailed feedback on the plan. Jason Valerius, Project Manager for MSA Professional Services, gave an overview of the timeline and process followed by the city for this item thus far. Discussion followed regarding endangered species in this area, possible impact on the Ice Age Trail, access points and traffic impact analysis, density of the commercial mixed use area of the plan, the cost of housing in this area, green space, the proposed Legends Edge de-
velopment, and infrastructure needs. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-043. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Resolution No. R-17-043 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan Located at 720-730 Schubert Street and Specifically Located on Lots 33 through 36 of the Hometown Grove Subdivision that would allow for the Construction of a Four-Unit Townhouse, with the following conditions: 1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan that provides full screening of the adjacent single-family lot to the south. 2. The Applicant shall obtain an erosion control permit prior to starting construction. Motion carried 7-0. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the Construction of 243 Apartment Units and 23,495 Square Feet of Commercial Space. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Doyle, to approve Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan Located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the Construction of 243 Apartment Units, and 23,495 Square Feet of Commercial Space, with the following conditions: 1. The PIP shall become effective upon Forward Development Group acquiring the properties identified within the Application boundaries. 2. Forward Development Group shall enter into a Developer’s Agreement with the City of Verona. 3. Prior to the issuance of the building permits, the Applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan that conforms to the City’s landscaping point requirements. 4. The Applicant shall submit a bike parking plan for City Staff approval. 5. The Applicant shall submit a CSM for approval combining the parcels and dedicating right-of-way once Forward Development Group acquires the properties. 6. The Applicant shall request vacation of Topp Avenue per the requirements of Wisconsin State Statutes. 7. The Applicant shall complete a TIA for approval by City Staff. Motion carried 4-2, with Diaz and Doyle voting no, and Reekie abstaining. (4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-045 Approving a General Development Plan for Festival Foods at 660 Hometown Circle that would allow for the Construction of a 67,867 Square Foot Grocery Store. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Linder, to approve Resolution No. R-17-045 Approving a General Development Plan for Festival Foods at 660 Hometown Circle that would allow for the Construction of a 67,867 Square Foot Grocery Store, with the following conditions: 1. The GDP shall become effective upon Festival Foods/Applicant acquiring the properties identified within the GDP. 2. Prior to the GDP becoming effective, the City and Festival Foods shall enter into a store rehabilitation/vacant store agreement Motion carried 5-2, with Stiner and Diaz voting no. (5) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 17-900 Renaming a Portion of North Nine Mound Road. This item was not taken up by the Common Council, as it was not properly noticed with a Public Hearing for tonight’s meeting. This item will appear on the September 25, 2017 Common Council agenda, along with a Public Hearing. C. Joint Planning Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-046 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map that Creates Three (3) Lots at 1997 County Highway PB in the Town of Verona. Motion by Linder, seconded by Reekie, to approve Resolution No. R-17-046 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map that Creates Three (3) Lots at 1997 County Highway PB in the Town of Verona. Motion carried 7-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-047 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Modifying the Lot Lines at 2009 Manhattan Drive in the Town of Verona. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to approve Resolution No. R-17-047 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Modifying the Lot Lines at 2009 Manhattan Drive in the Town of Verona. Motion carried 7-0. D. Public Safety and Welfare Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit Application for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29,
2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve a Special Event Permit Application for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, with the following contingencies: 1. That the petting zoo occurs with a licensed business 2. That the fire department issues a permit for the outdoor fire pit 3. That Parks Department approval is provided for tractor or horse-drawn hay rides in the park Motion carried 7-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Application for a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Motion by Reekie, seconded by McGilvray, to approve a Temporary Class “B”/ ”Class B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Motion carried 7-0. E. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order No. 1 for Project IDs 2016-103, 2016-114 and 2016-122 Traffic Signal Projects. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project IDs 2016-103, 2016114 and 2016-122 Traffic Signal Projects in the amount of 27,074.41. Motion carried 7-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order No. 2 for Project 2015-104 Downtown Streetscape Stage II and III. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Change Order No. 2 for Project 2015-104 Downtown Street Scape Stage II and III in the amount of $49,937.01. Motion carried 7-0. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Amendment No. 4 for 2014 Municipal Storm Water Services. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Amendment No. 4 for 2014 Municipal Storm Water Services in the amount of $14,500. Motion carried 7-0. (4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Partial Release of Platted Public Utility Easement at Cross Point Estates. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve the Partial Release of Platted Utility Easement at Cross Point Estates. Motion carried 7-0. 10. Old Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Selection of a City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Alder Doyle nominated Alder Diaz as the City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Alder McGilvray nominated Alder Linder as the City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. On roll call: Alder Stiner – Linder, Alder Diaz – Diaz, Alder Doyle – Diaz, Alder Gaskell – Diaz, Alder Linder – Linder, Alder McGilvray – Linder, Alder Reekie – Diaz. 4 votes for Diaz, 3 votes for Linder. Motion failed. 11. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. Motion by Linder, seconded by Doyle, to approve operator license applications for Connie Andrew for Pasqual’s Cantina; Guy Evans IV for Drafthouse; and Michael Feiler, independent. Motion carried 7-0 12. Announcements * Mayor Hochkammer stated the annual Fitch-Rona EMS meeting will be Monday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Verona Fire/EMS Station, 101 Lincoln Street. 13. Adjournment: Motion by Diaz, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 9:54 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application for a Class ”B” Beer License and a “Class C” Wine License for the period from November 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 has been filed with the City Clerk, CITY OF VERONA, by Garlic Mouth, LLC, d/b/a Jordandal Cookhouse, 600 W. Verona Ave., Suites 5 & 6, Verona, Wisconsin 53593, Louis Lettenmair, Jr., Agent. Anyone having an objection to the granting of such licenses shall file that objection with the City Clerk, City of Verona, 111 Lincoln Street, before October 20, 2017 during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Ellen Clark, City Clerk City of Verona Published: October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION Publication Title: The Verona Press, Publication No. 658-320. Date of Filing: 9/29/17 Issue Frequency: Weekly. Number of issues published annually: 52. Annual subscription price: $37.00 in Dane/Rock counties; $45.00 elsewhere. Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 133 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 930427, Verona, Dane County, WI 53593-0427. Contact Person: Kathy Neumeister (608) 845-9559. Complete mailing address of headquarters of general business offices of the publishers: 133 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 930427, Verona, Dane County, WI 53593-0427. Name of Publisher: Kathy Neumeister, 133 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 930427, Verona, Dane County, WI 53593-0427. Name of Editor: Jim Ferolie, 133 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 930427, Verona, Dane County, WI 53593-0427. Managing Editor: Jim Ferolie, 133 Enterprise Drive, P.O. Box 930427, Verona, Dane County, WI 53593-0427. Name of Owners: Woodward Communications, Inc.; Woodward Communications, Inc. ESOP Trust; F. Robert Woodward Trust 3; Thomas N. Woodward; 801 Bluff St., P.O. Box 688, Dubuque, IA 52004-0688. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. Full Name/Complete Mailing Address: Dubuque Bank and Trust, 1398 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001. Publication title: The Verona Press Issue date for circulation data below: 9/29/17 Total number of copies (Net press run): Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 1,942. Number copies of single issue published nearest to filing date: 1,926. Paid Circulation (By Mail and outside the Mail) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) during preceding 12 months: 51; nearest to filing date: 49. Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof and exchange copies) during preceding 12 months: 1,540; nearest to filing date: 1,552. Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS® during preceding 12 months: 285; nearest to filing date: 265. Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail®) during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Total Paid Distribution: 1,876; nearest to filing date: 1,866. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (By Mail and Outside the Mail) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Free or Nominal Rate Inside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS (e.g. First-Class Mail) during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution during preceding 12 months: 0; nearest to filing date: 0. Total Distribution during preceding 12 months: 1,876; nearest to filing date: 1,866. Copies not distributed during preceding 12 months: 66; nearest to filing date: 60. Total average during preceding 12 months: 1,942; nearest to filing date: 1,926. Percent Paid during preceding 12 months: 100%; nearest to filing date: 100%. Publication of Statement of Ownership: If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed in the 10/5/17 issue of this publication. (signed) Kathy Neumeister, Publisher 9/27/17 I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). Published: October 5, 2017 WNAXLP ***
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Final vote for senior complex JIM FEROLIE Verona Press editor
A proposal to build an 86-unit assisted-living facility next to an existing neighborhood is on the way to Verona’s Common Council next Monday after getting a positive recommendation from the city’s Plan Commission. The site plan for the two-story complex at 841 N. Main St. – including a vegetative buffer in the city’s right-of-way – earned the commission’s approval with almost no discussion. That design had been reviewed in August and got mostly positive response. The requested change in zoning and use permit require council approval, and those items got a closer look Monday. Commissioner Scott Manley, the dissenter in a 3-1 vote, reiterated his concern that what he called a “great project” in August is in the wrong location, on a prime commercial spot. He also picked at a recommendation for ensuring the apartments stay age-restricted, wanting to make sure it would be enforceable. The deed restriction staff had recommended was determined to be more appropriate as an agreement with a neighborhood association, and the commission instead decided to put a restriction on the conditional use permit and require an annual certification that all tenants are 55 or older. Forward Development Group representative Ron Henshue explained that either or both restrictions were fine with him, as these apartments will be far more expensive than normal market-rate apartments and reconfiguring
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The site plan for the 841 N. Main St. senior apartments shows extensive landscaping, including some in the city’s right-of-way on the east, as well as a new, shared entrance to the dentist’s office to the north. the building to be market rate would also be prohibitive and pointless. Another condition the commission recommended – with a staff recommendation and no objection from the developer – was requiring the developer to construct a north-south bike/pedestrian path along the city’s
right-of-way to the east of the property. The developer will need to enter an agreement with the city for construction of the path and the planting of trees on the city’s right-of-way. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.
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NW plan: Next version will remove height, density language Continued from page 1 references to those areas and to remove language that would allow much taller buildings and higher numbers of apartments than city zoning provides for. The affordable housing concept drew the greatest scorn, with a clear consensus that it had no place in a neighborhood plan, which addresses future land use. It also drew derisive comments from commissioner Scott Manley, who called it a “failed model” and asserted that with a median income of more than $87,000, Verona has plenty of affordable housing. Mayor Jon Hochkammer piled on, complaining that people often mix up “affordable” with “low-income” and saying the city’s low taxes relative to other municipalities in the county make it affordable and that nobody he has heard from wants low-income housing here. Manley, wearing a jacket from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, where he is the trade group’s chief lobbyist and former environmental policy director, also ridiculed the idea of carving out a 300-foot buffer for the Ice Age Trail. Contracted planner Jason Valerius of MSA had suggested the idea, based on the Ice Age Park and Trail Foundation’s best practices and requests from the council. Calling that a government “taking,” Manley sneered when Valerius pointed out that the landowners seemed amenable to working with the trail. “Were they planning on donating the land?” he asked. Commissioners were more responsive to the idea of marking the trail with a small buffer and language in the plan encouraging the preservation of it, as well as marking a forested area that Valerius called “too steep” to build on. They also agreed the council had legitimate concerns about the inclusion of higher-than-normal building heights and densities – up to 50 units per acre and 100 feet tall. Valerius showed photos and renderings of buildings 35, 45, 65 and 110 feet tall and offered
What’s next The Northwest Neighborhood plan will get a new public hearing, likely in December.
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