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Cassidy Hempel signs out the letters in a name during a class activity to practice the alphabet and asking questions.
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Room C135 was nearly silent while Sue Whooley taught her lesson to the class. Whooley was, too. She stood at the front of the classroom, nodding her head forward or tilting it back slightly while moving her hands, explaining to the 20 students how the two postures differentiate what type of question they’re asking in American Sign Language. It’s the first semester for the class
at Verona Area High School this fall, but it’s likely only the beginning of a program that will grow in the coming years, given that 87 students requested to be in it this year. Though it was limited to one section of around 20 students for its first year, Whooley – who came to Verona as a teacher for students who are deaf two years ago – said the interest was overwhelming. “We put in for ASL 2 next year; we could have a couple sections of ASL 1,” Whooley said. “It’s so exciting, because it’s something I never dreamed of when I took this job.”
Whooley credited the class’ existence to the students from a summer class she led two years ago. She eventually turned it into a part of the school day. “They were amazing,” she said. “This (class) was just for fun.” Senior Denisa Rasmeier said she’s “always been interested in sign language” since she was young and was excited when it was added as a class at the high school like other languages.
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Mayor Jon Hochkammer will not run for a seventh term as mayor. He made the emotional and bleary-eyed announcement Monday night several minutes after the city unanimously passed the budget and immediately after Ald. Mac McGilvray (Dist. 1) announced that he would be stepping down because of he is moving out of his district. H o c h k a m m e r, w h o faced a challenge from Ald. Luke Diaz (D-3) next spring, assured those in attendance that the decision was a surprise to everyone other than his wife, Debbie. He said he
made the decision immediately after burying his father last month and that it was easy once he saw how much his father meant to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. “(Next spring), I will have spent 20 percent of my life as mayor of this city, and for over 40 years I’ve gone to local meetings as an elected official or appointed on some committee,” he said. “So when I saw how much (my father’s death) impacted his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, I knew I needed to take a break.” Previously, no mayor in Verona’s history had
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‘Opportunity 34’ fund over $120,000 so far Former VAHS hoops ‘It is the only thing star Kellerman died that is getting us out of bed.’ in a car crash Nov. 4 Kristin Kellerman, mother of Will Kellerman
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Verona Area High School could soon function like its charter counterpart, the Exploration Academy, if Verona Area School District
officials get approval for a waiver from state requirements. While the more traditional school operation would still be in place at VAHS, the waiver would allow flexibility for students in how they demonstrate their learning. It would also pave the way for EA to become a program within the high school and not seek renewal of its charter agreement, which is up at the end of this school year. The
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The school’s governance council has been considering its options to renew or phase out its charter since this spring, but the potential for a waiver would likely have a large effect on their decision. The Verona Area school board approved waiver request Monday night after the curriculum, instruction and assessment committee discussed the idea Friday, Nov. 17, and the three school board members at
that meeting all indicated they were in favor. The waiver would exempt the district from state requirements, including students take a specific number of courses in certain subject areas to graduate high school, get a minimum number of instructional hours and that the school board establish rules for scheduling hours in a normal school day.
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It started as an idea to raise $5,000, but in less than two weeks, more than 800 supporters have donated over $120,000 for the Opportunity 34 Scholarship Fund. O p p o r t u n i t y 3 4 wa s started after the tragic death of former Verona Area High School basketball star Will Kellerman, 21, in a car crash Nov. 4 and is meant to represent his spirit to help VAHS basketball players further their education after high school.
Will’s parents, Brian and Kristin, came up with the idea to help them through a difficult time, with the idea of seeing many students helped in the name of their son. “It is the only thing that is getting us out of bed,” Kristin Kellerman said. “There are a lot of different ways that Will’s name and his passion for the sport and passion for his teammates, so many different ways that can be
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That would allow every student at VAHS to structure his or her schedule the way current EA students do — with potential for project-based learning and outof-school experiences that contribute to their graduation requirements. “This is creating an option for students,” said district director of curriculum and instruction Ann Franke. “It’s not saying all students at VAHS are now doing an EA-type program.” EA’s initial charter agreement expires at the end of this school year. The waiver could make a new charter unnecessary or could lead to a planned phase-out. “(The council is) waiting for this so this can be part of the conversation moving forward for EA,” said school director Pheng Lee. The effort also gets at the district’s emphasis on personalized learning, which it has been moving toward since 2012. The district has a goal to have personalized learning plans, which outline a student’s information including strengths, weaknesses and goals, in place for every student by the 2018-19 school year. “Through the PLP, learners will identify how they will meet Verona Area High School academic standards,” the district wrote in a draft of its application. “This may be through a combination of traditional high school courses, project-based learning, youth options, community service, and/or work-based learning programs, just to name a few.”
served more than the four terms of John Volker, his immediate predecessor. Hochkammer’s day job, with the Wisconsin Counties Association, requires large amounts of travel within Wisconsin, and he has several grandchildren living as close as Oregon and as far away as Seattle.
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The decision opens a clear path for the progressive element of the Common Council, which now has the only candidate who has declared his candidacy for mayor and two supporters running for seats in District 3 (Kate Cronin, against Brad Stiner) and District 2 (Katie Kohl, against Jack Linder).
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The timeline for PLPs has been pushed back from the initial goal of the 2016-17 school year to allow more time for staff training and to develop the software for the plans. Under the district’s plan, every student would have a staff adviser to help the student through decisions on A-plus offerings, which are classes opposite lunch time in the block schedule, and managing their PLP in the software program. Lee said whatever decision EA makes on its future, the waiver would allow the high school to “meet more needs.” “I know VAHS kids that really need this flexibility, as well,” he said. EA governance council president Paul Driftmier said earlier this year the
school was considering two options: to request another five-year charter agreement or to phase out over the next three years and then become a program within the high school. The latter option became realistic when a change in state law allowed up to 50 percent of credits to be earned outside of the traditional classroom setting. “We no longer have to be a charter high school in order to do those charter high school things,” Driftmier told the Press earlier this year. “The students within the school can more easily step out of the program in order to meet some of their needs, and students from outside can say, ‘Ya know, I’d like to try this project-based thing just for this class or that class.’”
But the waiver would allow even more flexibility and could further motivate the school to become a program within VAHS. The timeline is important, as the charter school recruitment period begins soon, with the enrollment request period usually running from January to mid-February. “Getting an answer on this sooner rather than later will help,” Franke said. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Winter’s chill is full of frozen literary delights inter is coming. For some, the phrase fills us with dread, for others, it’s delight. Either way, the season elicits some emotion or opinion from all of us. Even before the first snowflake of the year falls from the sky, grumblings can be heard about winter in Wisconsin. But maybe at the edge of the oncoming season, we should put aside grumpy thoughts of slushy sidewalks and long, cold nights and look Burkart on the bright (snowy) white side for a moment. I may be in the minority on this one, but I’m an ardent fan of winter. In the tradition of the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” – in which, incidentally, director Frank Capra developed the first realistic artificial snow ever used on screen – I wonder what would our lives be like without winter. Think of all the cultural treasures we would be without. In movies alone, we would miss out on the magic of Narnia, the windswept snow-covered plains in “Dr. Zhivago,” and the comic relief of Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day.” George Lucas certainly needed a little real-world inspiration to come up with the ice world Hoth in “The Empire Strikes Back.” From “Fargo” to “Frozen,” winter makes a great cinematic backdrop.
When it comes to literature, winter is hands down the best time of year to curl up with a good book. For books with a snowy setting, I heartily recommend “To the Bright Edge of the World” and “Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey. I also love the dark and wonderful teen novel, “The White Darkness,” by Geradline McCaughrean and the suspenseful mystery of “Smilla’s Sense of Snow” by Peter Hoeg. And of course, the rich world of Westeros in George R. R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones,” where one winter lasts for years. The transformative power of winter, where familiar landscapes change overnight, also has a special place in children’s books. The world is magically transformed by the first snowfall of the season in the classic picture book “The Snowy Day,” by Ezra Jack Keats. And then there is Jan Brett’s lovely story, “The Mitten,” where a host of woodland creatures all squishes up together implausibly into a mitten left behind in the snow. Winter creeps into folk and fairy tales like the Snow Queen, Windigo, Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox, Jack Frost and Frosty the Snowman. Wisconsin’s own Laura Ingalls Wilder captures winter’s past in “Little House in the Big Woods” and “The Long Winter.” In “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” Alice says “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt...” That perfectly captures the
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Mulu Johnson shares his research into melting glaciers with a pair of fellow Exploration Academy students.
EA fall showcase Exploration Academy students showed off their projects from this fall at the school’s showcase Thursday, Nov. 16. The students filled the K-Wing gym with displays, and some even gave slideshow presentations in classrooms. The school will hold another showcase in the spring.
Crisis intervention training for 911 dispatchers, a diversity analysis and a conservation position were among amendments added last week by the Dane County Personnel and Finance committee. The committee signed off on a $538 million operating budget the Dane County Board was expected to approve at its Nov. 20 meeting, which falls after the Thanksgiving week deadline for the Press. “It’s important to intervene at the earliest possible point before someone with mental illness becomes involved with law enforcement,” said supervisor Paul Rusk, Chair of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. “Training our 911 dispatchers in crisis intervention will make a difference.” In terms of developing a mental health stabilization center, Rusk said it’s
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Paramedic checkups Fitch-Rona’s community paramedics will offer free blood pressure checks, blood sugar screens and medications checks from 8:30-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at the senior center. The check-ups repeat every fourth Monday of the month through Dec. 25,. For information, call 845-7471.
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“Moo” by Sharon Creech from 1:30- enrollment. 2:15 p.m. or 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesday, For information, call 261-1455. Nov. 29, at the library. Copies of the book are available at the children’s Meet with Santa desk. Children can meet with Santa from For information, call 845-7180. 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at the State Bank of Cross Plains-VeroHoliday Tree Lighting na, 108 N. Main St. An annual Holiday Tree Lighting Food and snacks will be available. will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. A balloon artist will be there creating 1, at the senior center. balloon sculptures for children. The event will kick off with Chili For information, call 845-6067 or food, followed by a tree lighting and email verona.lions@gmail.com. Santa visit. There will also be craft Christmas Bazaar activities for children. Volunteers are needed for helpSalem United Church of Christ will ing with setting up, cleaning up and host their annual Christmas Bazaar assisting seniors. People can bring a from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. treat from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2, at 502 Mark Dr. Proceeds will benefit the Badger There will be crafts, raffles and a Prairie Needs Network. bake sale. Lunch will be served. For information, call 845-7471. Cost for adults is $7, $3 for children. The event is free for children Health insurance enrollment under three years old. People who are in need of MarFor information, call 845-7807. ketplace Health Insurance or want to change their current coverage can Ice Sculpting demonstration participate in a health insurance event People can watch how an ice sculpfrom 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, ture is created from 12:30-2 p.m. SatDec. 2, at the library. urday, Dec. 2, at the Hometown JuncCovering Wisconsin staff will go tion Park. over health insurance options for indiAn apprentice will interact with viduals. guests and explain the process and Covering Wisconsin is a certified tools used. There will be color changhealthcare navigator providing free ing lights and music. in-person help for health insurance For information, call 845-5777.
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• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Thanksgiving dinner, Memorial Baptist church, 201 S. Main St., 845-7125
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• 8:30-10 a.m., Free blood pressure checks, blood sugar screens, medication checks, senior center, 845-7471 • 10:30 a.m., Women’s Group, senior center, 845-7471 • 7 p.m., Common Council meeting, Verona City Center, 845-6495 • 7:25-9:25 p.m., Young Life high school club, State Bank of Cross Plains, 108 N. Main St., verona. younglife.org
Wednesday, November 29
• 1:30-2:15 p.m. or 4-4:45 p.m., Bookish Club: “Moo,” library, 8457180
Thursday, November 30
• 4-5:30 p.m., Teen gaming, library, 845-7180
Monday, December 4
• 12:30-2:30 p.m., Movie: The Chronicles of Narnia Series, senior center, 848-7471 Friday, December 1 • 6:30 p.m., Plan Commission • 10-11:30 a.m., Young and the rest- meeting, Verona City Center, 848less, library, 845-7180 9943 • 4:30 p.m., Holiday tree lighting, • 3:45-4:30 p.m., Graham Cracker senior center, 845-7471 Structures, library, 845-7180 Saturday, December 2 • 7:25-9:25 p.m., Young Life middle school club, State Bank of Cross • 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Health insurance enrollment, library, 261-1455 Plains, 108 N. Main St., verona. younglife.org • 9 a.m. to noon, Meet with Santa, State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona, Thursday, December 7 108 N. Main St., 845-6067 • 4-5:30 p.m., Anime and Manga • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Christmas Club, library, 845-7180 Bazaar, Salem United Church of • 6-7 p.m., Evening Caregiver SupChrist, 502 Mark Dr., 845-7807 port Group, senior center, 845-7471 • 12:30-2 p.m., Ice sculpting Saturday, December 9 demonstration, Hometown Junction • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Verona Holiday Park, 845-5777 craft bazaar, JNJ Craftworks, 6921476
What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, Nov. 23 7 a.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Tony Rocker at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Mike McCloskey at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society Friday, Nov. 24 7 a.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 4 p.m. – Tony Rocker at Senior Center 5:30 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center Saturday, Nov. 25 8 a.m. – Common Council from 11-20-17 11 a.m. – Verona ‘91-’92
Boys Basketball 1 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 11-20-17 9 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center Sunday, Nov. 26 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Common Council from 11-20-17 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 4:30 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 11-20-17 9 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center Monday, Nov. 27 7 a.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 4 p.m. – Tony Rocker at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats
Football 7 p.m. – Common Council/ Veronma Schools Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center Tuesday, Nov. 28 7 a.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center 10 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 5 p.m. –Tony Rocker at Senior Center 6 p.m. –Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Mike McCloskey at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society Wednesday, Nov. 29 7 a.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 5 p.m. – Common Council/ Verona Schools from 11-2717 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Verona ‘91-’92 Boys Basketball 10 p.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center
11 p.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center Thursday, Nov. 30 7 a.m. – Epic Renewables at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Exercise for Arthritis at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Tony Rocker at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Mike McCloskey at Senior Center 8 p.m. – - Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Veterans Day/Quilts of Valor at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Matts House Update at the Historical Society
All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Fitchburg Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 8:15 and 10 a.m. Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday School: 9 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m. Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor Jeff Jacobs Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services.
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
The Blessing is Outside of Your Comfort Zone “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” —Philippians 4:13 NIV Ashley Hicks is a runner and co-founder of the group Black Girls RUN!, a group whose mission is to encourage all people (but especially black females) to make fitness and healthy living a priority. For Ashley Hicks, as for many runners, there is a spiritual and meditative aspect to running. She tells the story about preparing for her second marathon and in the process of buying some new running shoes telling the person who was helping her at the store that she wasn’t really excited about the race and just wanted to get through it. He told her to remember that “the blessing is outside of your comfort zone.” For anyone who has ever done any long-distance running, or any physical activity that took you past the limits of your comfort zone, you know how true this is. You must go beyond your comfort zone to get your second wind, and this is just as true for mental and spiritual efforts as it is for physical ones. God’s saving grace is more apt to come after the dark night of the soul. We simply aren’t likely to recognize God’s grace in the everyday routine, even though it’s always there. If you’re feeling a bit lackluster and blasé about life, or some aspect of it, press on until you hit that point where it starts to get uncomfortable, and remember that the blessing comes somewhere past that point. – Christopher Simon
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Jacqueline Kronabetter and her business partner Nichole DyerMoore started the Anaala Salon and Spa last August with only three employ- Kronabetter ees and hope that the Verona location would support their business. Fifteen months later, she says the salon is doing great: They’ve added five more stylists and have a committed core of regular customers. “We have a lot of regulars. We are definitely building a lot of relationships with the Verona area, Oregon area, New Glarus area, Belleville,” Kronabetter told the Press. “We get a lot (of business) from the surrounding areas.” Including Kronabetter and Dyer-Moore, the salon, located in the Liberty Drive business park that also houses Sugar River Pizza, now employs 10 people. Kronabetter thinks what sets her salon apart is its affiliation with Aveda products and offering things like hand massages with color services, hot towels, aromatherapy, and scalp massages with haircuts. She estimates that about 20 percent of her business is Aveda supplies, and says people often come in just for them. And every time a client walks through the door, they’re greeted with an offer of something to drink, like coffee or tea.
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and stayed there for seven years. When the timing was right for Anaala to expand beyond its two Madison locations, the Mount Horeb native decided to make the leap to owning her own salon. “I come from a family of entrepreneurs,” she said. Owning a business is a challenge, but “it’s a good challenge. It always keeps you on your toes.” A stylist works on a client’s makeup at the Anaala Salon and Spa. Kronabetter found some hidden talents since becoming an owner, but admits she’s doesn’t make a very good plumber or electrician. Kronabetter said sometimes she finds herself leaning on her parents for help, as they have owned a screen-printing business in Middleton for many years, and know how to deal with the issues small-business owners face. Her duties as the owner — like payroll, bookkeeping and managing employees — take up about 30 percent of her time. Kronabetter gets to spend the rest of it taking care of clients, which she says is the best part of her job. “I like to make their day,” Kronabetter explains. “I Owner loves her work like to be the best part of Kronabetter got her start in their day.” the industry working for the Contact Alexander CramHilldale Anaala location right er at alexander.cramer@ Photo by Alexander Cramer after she graduated Aveda wcinet.com. A row of hairwashing sinks at Anaala Salon and Spa. cosmetology school in 2008,
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NCS class hosts early Thanksgiving Jennifer Klawiter’s class at New Century School had an early chance to give thanks last week at a class Thanksgiving potluck, which included the families of many students. Klawiter hosted a similar gathering last year, but this year the event moved to the Sugar River United Methodist Church just down the road to accommodate more people.
Families brought foods traditional to their culture, and students shared with their parents what they are thankful for. The students also shared their “Gratefulness jars,” which they have contributed to throughout the year and will continue until the end of the school year to go along with the NCS theme of gratitude.
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Volunteer Jean Hill greets people at the entrance and guides them through the meal distribution process.
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Wildcats bring back five seniors ANTHONY IOZZO
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The Verona boys basketball team brings back five seniors this season and also have a new coach in Jevin Budde. Returning are 6-foot-2 guard Bui Clements, 6-2 forward James Kemper, 5-9 guard Grant Kelliher, 5-10 guard Seamus Reilly and 6-0 guard Jaden King. “The important thing for us this year is the kids getting used to change,” Budde said. “Some differences o ff e n s ive l y a n d d e f e n sively on how I like to do things ... They already do a lot of things really well, so it is just a matter of instituting your stuff that you are comfortable with.” The Wildcats will have to try and make up the production lost with graduates 6-0 third-team point guard Nate Buss (287 points), 6-3 forward John Van Handel (241 points), 6-2 guard Nick Pederson (247 points), 6-3 forward Max Fink (139 points) and 6-3 forward/center Colton Reiber (117 points). “With getting the job last spring I have not had much of an opportunity to see what this group of kids is capable of,” Budde wrote in a preview questionnaire. “We are going to learn a lot about our kids the first couple of weeks of practice. “We do not have much experience coming back, but I know I have a group
There was plenty of balance on the Verona girls basketball team in its opener Friday, and a big second-half led the host Wildcats to a 58-37 win over Janesville Parker. Chandler Bainbridge, a 5-foot-10 senior, scored all 17 of her points in the second half, and 5-5 sophomore Rayna Briggs added 16, scoring eight in each half. Bre Penn, a 5-5 junior, added 13 points, and Kyiah Penn, 5-6 freshman had nine. “What I love about this group is how hard they work,” coach Angie Murphy said. “They are a tightknit group, so it was fun to get that first win with this team.” Bainbridge started the second half on fire, blowing a four-point game wide open. She drove into the paint for a basket and a foul and hit the free throw for a 3-point play. Bainbridge followed that up with two 3-pointers to put Verona up 33-23. Bainbridge later put the game away with a quick drive for a layup and a pull-up jumper to make it 51-34 with under five minutes to go. “We spread them out, and when we did that, we had more opportunities to drive or dish it out to a person who had an open three,” Bainbridge said. Briggs was another key piece to the win Friday. The sophomore was able to power her way into the paint and knocked down a few jumpers. She was also 6-for-9 from the free-throw line. “I think we all came together as a team,” Briggs said. “We are kind of underrated this season, so I think we just all decided we all have to talk on defense, keep our heads in the game and do our own part.” Defense was also key as the Wildcats held Parker 6-2 junior forward Julia Hartwig to two points in the second half. Hartwig finished with 13. Verona’s Sydney Rae, a 6-1 junior, had two blocks against Hartwig near the end of the game, and she finished with three blocks. Murphy said it is good to see the girls are already showing the capability to learn from half to half. Bainbridge is one of the senior leaders this season, and with several underclassmen on the team, she said, communication is huge, but it helps that the girls have a connection on and off the court. Briggs said the seniors on the team embraced her
Girls hockey
Lynx will need to generate scoring chances JEREMY JONES Sports editor
The Middleton Metro Lynx girls hockey co-op has finished second over better in the Badger Conference the past five years. That streak may be in jeopardy after a loss of last year’s senior class, however. The Metro Lynx lost nine letterwinners, including five starters that helped the team finish 15-6-4 overall and 7-12 to take second behind the Sun Prairie Cap City Cougars co-op in conference. Middleton returns 13 letterwinners but only two starters. Defensively, the Metro Lynx have two of the state’s top goaltenders in Middleton senior Syndey McKersie and Madison Memorial junior Gwen Parker, who
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Freshman Kyiah Penn (12) congratulates sophomore Rayna Briggs after Briggs scored a basket and was fouled Friday against Janesville Parker. Briggs finished with 16 points, and Penn had nine in a 58-37 win. and are helping her thrive in the system. “The older girls help me get the plays down,” Briggs said. “When coach is busy, they can help you on the court. The coach is farther away, so you can’t always go to the coach. You have your upperclassmen help you out with that.” Bre and Kyiah Penn were also key contributors. Kyiah had seven points in the first half, and Bre finished with seven in the first half and another six in the second half.
What’s next Verona traveled to Beloit Memorial Tuesday after the Verona Press’ early Thanksgiving deadline. The Wildcats travel to Madison Memorial at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1.
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Cats aim to repeat as Big Eight champs JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Verona boys hockey might have the most depth of any team in the Big Eight. The Wildcats will look to tap into that talent as they strive to repeat as Big Eight Conference champions this season. A deep playoff run could also be in order for the Wildcats, who will also be looking to return to the WIAA state tournament for the first time in four years. Verona returns 13 letterwinners, including three of the most talented forwards in the area in juniors Mason McCormick and Brockton Baker and sophomore Mack Keryluk, who return to lead Verona’s high scoring offense. Senior Jack Keryluk leads the Wildcats returns along the blueline. McCormick led the team with 21 goals (17 assists) for 38 points as a sophomore. He was selected in the 10th round (157th overall) of the Phase I portion of the USHL Draft by the Dubuque Fighting Saints last year. Baker was third on the team with 13 goals. He also setup 13. Sophomore Mack Keryluk scored nine times and assisted on a team-best 24. Senior Jack Keryluk added six goals and 13 assists. An already loaded Wildcat roster adds newcomPhoto by Anthony Iozzo ers junior Jake Osiecki, freshman defenseman Nate Returning letterwinners for the Verona Area boys hockey team (front, from left) are: Graham Sticha, Jurrens, Leo Renlund and Walker Heassig to the Keegan Lindell, Cale Rufenacht, Garhett Keagi and Andrew Dingle; (back) Brockton Baker, Drew Yeateam. ger, Riley Frieburg, Kade Binger, Mason McCormick, Jack Keryluk and Aiden Schmitt; not pictured Mack Keryluk.
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Conference still goes through Spartans, Sun Prairie Until Madison Memorial doesn’t at least share a Big Eight title, the Spartans will remain heavy favorites in the Big Eight. The Spartans (23-4 overall, 15-3 conference) have won or shared the conference title 13 straight seasons and shared it with Sun Prairie (20-4, 15-3) last season. Verona was 5-13 in the conference last season. Madison Memorial graduated all three of its all-conference selections – Big Eight Player of the Year and first-team 6-foot-8
forward Chris Knight (418 points), second-team 6-7 forward Matt Caropreso (170 points) and third-team 6-6 forward Jake Ferguson (220 points). Memorial also lost its other two top scorers – 5-11 guard Logan Knecht (182 points) and 6-0 guard Billy Wilson (179 points). Sun Prairie brings back senior first-team 6-5 guard Marlon Ruffin (455 points) and senior honorable mention 6-3 forward Marty Strey (168 points). The Cardinals graduate
honorable mention 6-1 guard Sean Suchomel (124 points). Senior 6-2 forward Caden White (126 points) and sophomore 6-6 guard/ forward Jalen Johnson (208 points) are also back for Sun Prairie. Middleton (19-6, 13-5) graduates three all-conference selections – first-team 6-5 forward Tyree Eady (520 points), first-team 5-11 guard Storm Murphy (423 points) and honorable mention 6-0 guard CJ Fermanich (193 points).
Budde takes over as head coach this season It begins a new era for the Verona boys basketball program as Jevin Budde replaces Alan Buss, who stepped down to become associate principal at Verona Area High School. Budde, who was an assistant coach at Middleton last season, has plenty of coaching experience. He was the head coach at North Scott High School in Iowa during the 2015-16 season, and he was the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D. from 2011-15 and was an
assistant there from 200911. Budde also was a graduate assistant at the University of Omaha from 2006-08 and was an assistant coach at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minn., before that. Buss was 238-182 overall and 213-162 at Verona as the head coach.
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The returning seniors for the Verona boys basketball team (from left) are: Grant Kelliher, Seamus Reilly, Bui Clements, Jaden King and James Kemper.
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of kids who are very eager for their opportunity to be varsity basketball players.” Clements averaged 8.7 points per game and had 191 overall points. Budde wrote Clements is a “good all-around player who is capable of being one of the top defenders in the league.” Clements is the lone returner that was in the rotation from last season. King, Kelliher and Reilly are all expected to be in the mix for minutes at the guard position, and Kemper is expected to get minutes at the forward position. All four players had limited minutes on varsity last season. “They are picking up things a lot quicker than I would have thought, so I think we are about a week ahead of schedule,” Budde said. “Defensively, we still have a ways to go, but I give the kids a lot of credit.”
What’s next Verona hosts Lake Geneva Badger at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in a nonconference game.
2017 Big Eight schedule Date Nov. 30 Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Dec. 14 Dec. 16 Dec. 19 Jan. 5 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 Jan. 19 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 Feb. 16 Feb. 22
Opponent Time/Result Janesville Parker 7:30 p.m. at Beloit Memorial 7:30 p.m. at Madison Memorial 7:30 p.m. Madison West 7:30 p.m. Middleton 7:30 p.m. at La Follette 7:30 p.m. at Madison East 7:30 p.m. Sun Prairie 7:30 p.m. Janesville Craig 7:30 p.m. at Janesville Parker 2:30 p.m. Beloit Memorial 7:30 p.m. Madison Memorial 7:30 p.m. at Madison West 7:30 p.m. at Middleton 7:30 p.m. La Follette 7:30 p.m. Madison East 7:30 p.m. at Sun Prairie 7:30 p.m. at Janesville Craig 7:30 p.m.
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Hockey: Cats get 13 back from last season last season. He finished with a 3.81 goals against average and an .869 save Garhett Kaegi returns percentage. between the pipes after The Wildcats graduatcompiling a 10-10-1 record ed seven letterwinners,
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including Jack Anderson, who was second on the team with 34 points (15g, 19a), Jake Keyes (15g, 7a) and Jeff Bishop (6g, 13a).
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Returning letterwinners for the Metro Lynx girls hockey co-op (front, from left) are: Gwen Parker, Sierra Berg, Carly Baltes, Jenna Jurrens and Syndey Mckersie; (back) Haley Meskin, Ally Conybear, Mac Bakken, Vivian Hacker, Haliee Brandon and Megan Biesmann.
Lynx: Season opened at USM last Saturday Continued from page 9 have shared the role of top goaltender the past two seasons. Middleton also returns all of its defensive core led by Middleton senior Mac Bakken (1g, 2a), Edgewood senior Ally Conybear (5g, 10a), Edgewood senior Brooke Rockouski (5g, 3a), Middleton senior Carly Baltes (1 goals 6a) and Verona junior Megan Biesmann (1g, 2a). Offensively, third-year coach Derek Ward said, “We will have to prove that we can score enough goals to wins games.” The Metro Lynx graduated its top four point scorers, including Julia Dragoo, who had a team-best 14 goals and a second-best 18 assists, McKenzie Imhoff (7 goals, team-high 21 assists), Kara Epping (10 goals, 11 assists) and Siera Petet (8 goals, 9 assists) are all gone. Madison West forward Vivian Hacker (7 goals, 6 assists) and Mount Horeb forward Sierra Berg (7 goals, 5 assists) will be counted on to put the puck in the net a little more this season, while
several others will need to proven scorers in the past,” step up to fill the void left by Ward said. “This season we have some but there is room last year’s senior class. for growth on that side of the Conference puck. We have some good Ward said he believes the talent that will be counted on Sun Prairie Cap City Cou- to take on that role.” The Lynx began the postgars (16-2-4, 9-0-1) and Beloit Rock County Fury season with a win over the co-op (14-7-1, 6-3-1) will be Badger Lightning last seathe top teams in the Badger son but ended up losing to the Rock County Fury for Conference this season. Rock County forward the second year in the WIAA Maggy Henschler (15G, playoffs. Sun Prairie ended up 8A) will be a force this season, while Cap City has advancing out of the sectionan abundance of returning al and fell 1-0 to the eventual players, including Margo state champion D.C. Everest Thousand (11G, 11A) and co-op in (22-4-1) the state Carson Sheridan (6G, 10A). semifinals. The Metro Lynx expect to be in the top half of the confer- USM 4, Metro Lynx 0 ence race, however. The Metro Lynx opened Henschler scored four the season with a 4-0 loss on goals in an 8-4 win over the the road Saturday at Univerdefending Central Wisconsin sity School of Milwaukee. Storm on Nov. 18. Albany Forward Lexie Epperson joins the Rock County co-op scored a power-play and this season, which adds even-strength goal over the sophomore Haley and fresh- final two periods Saturday. man Alyssa Knauf to the ros- Epperson also setup a goal in ter. Both Knauf girls played the blowout. on Team Wisconsin Tier 1 Sydney McKersie stopped Hockey before and after high 27 of 31 shots on goal for the school season and previous- Metro Lynx. Juliana Strothly played Bantam hockey in er faced all seven shots she Monroe. faced. “We have had a lot of
The Wildcats enter the season looking like heavy favorites to repeat as Big Eight Conference champions. Verona, which has gone 176-56-9 since Joel Marshall took over eight years ago, enters the season ranked eighth on the WisconsinPrepHockey state poll. Verona finished 14-12-1 overall and 11-3 in the Big Eight last season on its way to the program’s fifth Big Eight Conference title since joining the conference in 2009. The Wildcats fell one game shy of their ultimate goal, however, losing 5-3 to Sun Prairie in the sectional final game. If anyone is going to dethrone Verona this season, it could be Madison West (12-12-0, 7-7-0). The Regents return a big senior class that will play hard against everyone in front of one of the better returning goaltenders in Adam Buencamino (.880 save percentage). Drake Baldwin (12 goals, 6 assists) is expected to lead the Regents offense. Madison Memorial (12-12-2, 4-8-2) is expected to have one of the conference’s stingiest defenses led by Jack Helle (5G, 9A) and Jackson Welsch (2G, 5A). Forward Parker Lindauer (16G, 15A) will likely lead the
offense. Middleton (15-8-0, 8-6-0) will have a few good forwards led by Jake Feldt (2G, 12A), and a good defensive group led by newcomer Bo Bergenthal. Sun Prairie (13-8-2, 7-5-2) finished fourth in conference play a year ago but returns a solid group of talent, coming off last season’s state tournament run. The Cardinal offense expects to be led by Kyle Hagerman (18G, 11A). The Janesville co-op finished second last, but while the Bluebirds and Beloit Memorial are well coached, both will be down in talent this year. The Eastside Lakers having gotten a little better each season, but they will likely be in the bottom half of the conference again. Statewide, Hudson, Wausau West, Eau Claire Memorial, Neenah and Waukesha round out the top five on the preseason poll. Notre Dame (sixth), University School of Milwaukee (seventh), Arrowhead (ninth) and Superior (10th) join the Wildcats on the preseason rankings. Verona last reached the state tournament when the Wildcats took home gold in 2014.
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played out.” Kellerman’s visitation on Nov. 12 had a five-hour line at the VAHS gym, and his parents greeted people for nearly nine hours. “It was absolutely crazy,” Brian Kellerman said. “We started seeing people on Sunday at 2:45 and walked out of there at 11:30. It was constant people.” Kristin Kellerman added that she couldn’t believe anyone would spend three to five hours in line. She said there were people they hadn’t seen in years and kids who played basketball against Will in conference or AAU games. “I can’t tell you how many times that our jaws dropped,” Kristin Kellerman said. “This went beyond the Verona community. This sport helped him touch a lot of people in a lot of different areas. That to me was one of the most amazing things.” That was only the beginning, however, as C.J. Klaas helped the Kellermans start a fundraising page. People began giving to Opportunity 34 about two weeks ago and the donations have continued to pour in, with dozens of donors adding thousands of dollars over the weekend. As of Monday at noon, the page said $121,820 had been donated toward a $125,000 goal. That goal went from $75,000 to $100,000 in a few days and continues to climb as more people support the cause. In the first year, the plan is
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Opportunity 34 is a scholarship fund for basketball players to continue their education beyond high school. Brian and Kristin Kellerman set up the fund following the tragic death of their son, Will Kellerman (left), in a car crash on Nov. 4. As of Monday, the donations totaled over $120,000.
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really expect out of it.” Kristin and Brian told the Press they are now trying to establish the Opportunity 34 Foundation and are talking to legal, tax and investment professionals. The foundation would be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and they hope to have something started next week and to finalize it by year’s end. They also plan to meet with school officials and listen and hear what the needs are. “We don’t know what we are doing,” Kristin Kellerman said. “We have a great team around us that is helping us. We have no idea how this is going to work, but like Brian has always said, we will proceed smartly and slowly.”
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ASL: Overwhelming student interest propels ASL class growth Continued from page 1 “I just think it’s really cool that Verona’s starting to become so inclusive of it,” Rasmeier said. “There are students at Verona who are deaf or hard of hearing … and I feel like we don’t really acknowledge that a ton as a school. Or we didn’t before.”
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One of the walls in the classroom where the American Sign Language class meets includes the signs for numbers one through 10 and the alphabet. students – three at VAHS – with a hearing impairment in the 2016-17 school year, according to state Department of Public Instruction numbers. “The (students are) so concerned about the community and the culture,” Whooley said. “It just gives me hope for the deaf culture, deaf community, just that they’re so interested.” Sophomore Lauren Sandler, who has a 2-year-old cousin who was deaf at birth, shared a similar sentiment, and said she was “really happy” to be able to learn how to communicate with her cousin.
“I think it’s good for the deaf community to be able to have more people to communicate with, and I think it would kind of bridge the gap between the hearing and the deaf,” Sandler said.
Another language For many students in the class, ASL was a third or even fourth language to learn. “I’m on my sixth year of learning Spanish,” said
senior Tianna Beckler. “I enjoy learning languages in general.” That background makes learning ASL much easier, as Rasmeier pointed out that while ASL sentence structure is not that similar to English, it matches up “very” well with Spanish. “And that’s the other one I’m pretty good at,” she said. There are still many differences, though, not the least of which is using an entirely physical means of communication, requiring the body to make up for the intonations normally used in the voice. “It’s just really cool that you can talk with someone without using your voice,” Rasmeier said. “It’s poetic in a sort of way.” That physical communication came naturally for Beckler, who is considering becoming an interpreter. Now, she finds herself even signing with friends who aren’t in the class. “I tend to talk with my hands in general,” Beckler said, smiling. “Sometimes, it turns to sign language.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Legals NOTICE The City of Verona Plan Commission will hold Public Hearings on December 4, 2017 at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, at 6:30 PM for the following planning and zoning matters: 1) Review and Adoption of the City of Verona Northwest Neighborhood Plan as an amendment to the City of Verona Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Northwest Neighborhood Plan will modify Chapter 8, Land Use, of the City’s Comprehensive Plan by providing details for planned future land uses, utilities, parks, street networks, and other details for lands generally bounded by CTH PD to the south, University Ridge Golf Course to the east, the Goodman Jewish Community Campus to the west, and the Town of Verona to the north. 2) Zoning map amendment to rezone the property located at 310 Locust Drive from the current classification of Urban Industrial (UI) to Suburban Industrial (SI). 3) Conditional use permit for a proposed Indoor Commercial Entertainment land use, known as Capital Gymnastics, to be located at 310 Locust Drive. Interested persons may comment on these planning and zoning matters during the public hearings at the December 4th Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission will make recommendations for these matters, which will then be reviewed by the Common Council for final decisions on Monday, December 18th. Contact Adam Sayre, Director of Planning and Development, at 608-8489941 for more information on these items or to receive copies of the submittals. Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: November 16 and 23, 2017 WNAXLP ***
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF VERONA, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election is to be held in the City of Verona on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for mayor and alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated. Office, Incumbent Mayor, Jon Hochkammer Alderperson, District 1, Vacant Alderperson, District 2, Jack Linder Alderperson, District 3, H. Brad Stiner Alderperson, District 4, Evan
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Soon after the summer class started, Whooley realized that the students were especially passionate about their interest. “They got like 86, 87 people to sign a petition to get a club,” Whooley recalled with a smile. But the club was not enough, and after its first year in 2016-17 they kept pushing for more. “Then they’re like, ‘We want a legitimate foreign language (class),’” Whooley said. She said that interest seemed to come from both the language and the group of people who were part of that summer class and then the club, which created “such a community.” That community extended to those whom Whooley already worked with, as well. She said having the class creates a connection for the deaf community in the district. That group totaled 10
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Aug. 30 11:38 p.m. A 57-year-old Verona man was arrested for his first OWI after he had parked at his home on the 6800 block of County Highway M. Officers were already on scene because a vehicle parked at the property had a broken tail light. The man explained to officers the other vehicle was allowed to park on his property, but officers noticed signs of impairment when speaking with him. He consented to a breathalyzer test and blew .08. He was booked into the Dane County Jail.
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Aug 29 2:12 p.m. Police seized a small amount of marijuana from a 17-year-old Verona juvenile. Officers were preparing to execute a search warrant at a house on the 700 block of Aspen avenue when the boy approached the target house on foot. He admitted to having the drugs and was released.
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a mental health evaluation. Officers never saw the knife in question, but did observe the boy had broken a mirror and kicked holes in the bathroom door. 6:10 p .m. An area man had a rude awakening when he and his friend were arrested and booked into the Dane County Jail after police responded to a report of an unconscious man sleeping in his car on the 200 block Ineichen Drive. The man denied any alcohol or drug use and was cleared by EMS of any medical concerns. He explained that he was waiting for his friend who was in a nearby residence. 8:03 p .m. Two people were caught in the act when police saw their vehicle parked in the far corner of the Ceniti park parking lot. The officer observed the rear door was ajar and a pair of legs sticking out. The driver told the officer that there was a BB gun under the seat, which the officer found after a search of the vehicle. Both were released.
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eight cars were broken into, and the suspects made off with cash, cell phones and cigarettes. On Sept. 1, police recovered two cellphones that had been stolen and were found in a neighbor’s lawn. 5:35 a .m. A Verona woman found that her husband had locked her out of their house on Horseshoe Bend Road when she arrived home after having been gone for a few weeks. Officers assisted the Dane County Sheriff’s Office in separating the parties. 10:18 a.m. A 24-year-old woman was taken into custody after she was pulled over for driving with expired registration. She had an outstanding warrant from Waukesha County and was booked into the Dane County Jail. 4:35 p .m. A 14-year-old boy threatened others with a knife and hit and strangled one of his sisters in a dispute over the use of electronic devices the 500 block of Melody Lane. The boy, who has autism, was transported to UW Hospital for
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Information from Verona Police messages from a 56-year-old MidDepartment log books: dleton man. She advised officers that the messages would contain A ug. 27 her daughter’s appearance and that 1:06 a .m. A 32-year-old Lodi the activity has been going on for a man was arrested for an OWI at the long period of time. intersection of County Hwy. M and 2:06 p .m. Officers observed a Locust Drive after being stopped 4-year-old running down the street for driving on the wrong side of the who appeared frightened or scared road. He was booked into the Dane and determined the child had been County Jail. stung by a bee. 1:58 a .m. Police assisted a 11:10 p.m. Police persuaded an 30-year-old man at the Super 8 ho- intoxicated man to spend the night tel who cut his leg on a shot glass at the Super 8 after they were called in his pocket that broke when he fell to his residence. He had been inin the elevator. volved in an argument, and was 9:13 a .m. A Verona juvenile asked to leave because he was anreported to police that he had re- gry, intoxicated and had a history of ceived illicit text messages from PTSD-related incidents. No arrests. a person he met online asking for photographs. The contact persisted Aug. 28 for over two months. The juvenile 5:26 a.m. Witnesses saw three provided officers with the phone suspects rummaging through muland information about the potential tiple vehicles between Hemlock suspect who lives out of state. Drive and Tamarack Way. In one 1:51 p .m. A Verona wom- instance, a 34-year-old Verona man an reported that her 14-year-old chased the suspects from his residaughter had been receiving text dence on Hemlock Drive. At least
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