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Learning – their way Students get to decorate their own cubicle areas at Charter high the Exploration Academy, housed in the Verona Area school gets High School’s K-Wing. Far right, adviser Kelly Jeffery good marks from helps Saoirse Keely-Zinkel with a project. students in debut year

Photos by Scott Girard Scott Girard individual student and their learning. Verona’s first charter high school doesn’t include traditional letter grades. Unified Newspaper Group ‘What can we do to engage you? … What opened last fall after the district approved “It’s not as simple as ‘I’m just moving are you passionate about? … How can we its charter application in January 2013. to a different school and I’m going to pick A typical day for a Verona high schooler grow you as a learner?’” said Mike Mur- The school allows for a more student-led up right where I left off,’” adviser Chad consists of seven 50-minute periods, the phy, EA’s principal and an assistant prin- approach, with students choosing their Welty said. “It takes awhile to learn the same subjects at the same times each day. cipal at Verona Area High School. “It own projects and controlling much of their project process, and we still have kids that But at the Verona Area School Dis- becomes more of a conversation about own schedules. started at the beginning of the year that are trict’s charter high school, the Exploration learning, which is what it should be about, So far, staff and students say it’s a suc- still trying to figure it out. But I’ve seen Academy, a Monday morning might be and less of a conversation about compli- cess, though it has not come without some throughout the year, over time, where it spent on math, Tuesday in a seminar group ance.” growing pains. just kind of clicks.” class and Wednesday morning doing some And while it’s not 100 percent free reign, In addition to an adjustment to a rever- Welty is one of three advisers at the research into human evolution. the 60 students going through the first year sal of the traditional teacher-to-student school this year. The three split the 60 It’s up to each student. of the Exploration Academy charter high teaching style, there was also the matter of “The conversation centers around the school are pretty close. learning how to use a form of feedback that Turn to Academy/Page 15

City of Verona Common council changes – without a fight Jim Ferolie matter-of-fact Common Coun- down, creating an even worse Long-serving Municipal Judge Verona Press editor cil organizational meeting was conflict over the next several Bill Weigel set the tone Tuesday a stark contrast to the mess of a weeks, as alders and the mayor night by reminding the council Verona has a new council year ago. The unresolved Plan split over whom to appoint for that being an elected official is president, a new Plan Commis- Commission issue at the 2013 the newly open council seat public service, not power. sion representative and two new organizational meeting and the and how the decision should be “Governance is for the peo- committee chairs, and for once, continued argument over it two made. ple,” he admonished. “It’s not Kids photos galore! everyone agreed on the changes. weeks later was so acrimoni- But this year, major changes about imposing your will.” Last week’s short, ous, it inspired one alder to step went without a hitch. Turn to Council/Page 17 Pages 2, 7, 10

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Photos by Victoria Vlisides Hello, Birdie More! Buy/View photos Verona Area Community Theatre presented “Bye Bye Birdie,” a musical comedy, laced with sweet songs and a colorfully put together set. More photos of “Bye The Verona Press has photo galler- The opening show was April 17 at the Verona Area High School Performing Arts Center. Bye Birdie” in our ies online to view photos that are online gallery at in the paper – and additional ones “Bye Bye Birdie” is based on one news story in American pop culture when Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army. What ensues is an that didn’t fit. You can view and entertaining musical about Rock ‘N’ Roll and the generational divide between teens and their parents. Connect easily purchase photos online at The musical starts out set in New York with a scene between Alex Roller and Bella Newman who performed “An English Teacher.” Verona.com Next up was a group song and dance by the chorus called “The Telephone Hour,” which included (from left) Jacob Busher, Logan Ungphotos. Arneson, Sam Schultz, Aimee Kujak, Ellie Heinzen, Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick and Liz Chen. The performance was highlighted by a nerdy smugmug.com character played by Randy Kessenich who kept failing at attempts to ask girls out over the phone. CCeelleebbrraattee YYoouurr SSuuppeerrhheerroo!! Everyone knows someone who is “super” – that special person who goes above and beyond the call of duty. Whether it be someone who has overcome adversity or has just done something super in your eyes, the State Bank of Cross Plains wants to award one local “superhero” $1,000 and a super prize pack. Photos by Scott Girard Egg fun Brody Dunn, 3, grabs an egg hidden on a book- shelf at the egg hunt at the Verona Area Public Library April 17. Children searched inside, above and around the book- shelves to find their treats. At right, Colton Scott, 1, and his mother Melissa open an egg to see what EEnntteerr YYoouurr SSuuppeerrhheerroo Ttooddaayy!! treat is inside. • Visit us at: – facebook.com/statebankofcrossplains – twitter.com/statebankofcp – crossplainsbank.com and tell us about your “superhero” and why they deserve to win. Don’t forget to upload a photo! • Submission and voting: 4/1/14 – 4/30/14. • The Top 5 submissions will be judged by the State Bank of Cross Plains and one “superhero” will be chosen as the winner.

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Photo submitted Children from Tanya’s Day Care went to Four Winds Manor and Lodge for an Easter Egg hunt on Wednesday, April 16. Four Winds residents helped staff in hiding the plastic eggs. Amber Hayes, who is an activity assistant at Four Winds and a costume design major,

UN342138 made her bunny outfit for the event. ConnectVerona.com April 24, 2014 The Verona Press 3 Verona Area School District Connor joins school board Scott Girard Unified Newspaper Group Derrell Derrell Connor had told Connor friends for years he never Age: 45 wanted to get involved in politics. Family: Wife, Laura; But after deciding Children, against running for the Jacob, school board a year ago Jasmine despite pleas from friends, and Jackson he felt this year was the time if there ever was one. Origin- With three children in ally the district, he has a per- From: sonal stake in its future as Phila- well. delphia Connor said he looks Lived in area since: 7 Photo submitted forward to “working col- ½ years The team members competing at the state competition are seniors Aylise Grossenbacher-McGlamery, Becky Schultz, Jacob Fauble, laboratively” to ensure Education: Attended Johnny Yan, Jules Cruz, Karen Wong, Kelli Krueger, Molly Jennerman; sophomores Brooke Felsheim, Claire Evensen, Ian Birschbach, all students in the district San Francisco State Katie Fan, Natalie Schad; and freshmen Alankrit Shatadal, Claire Wilson, Jacob Wellnitz, James Wellnitz and Noa Seward. have success and high Occupation: Benefits achievement. Adviser at Hemb He specifically men- Insurance Group Verona students take 5th at science competition tioned the achievement gap, or differences along Political experience: Students from Verona competed at an invitational Kelli Krueger, Molly Jenne- first in Disease Detectives; racial or socio-economic None Area High School took fifth meet and a regional compe- rman; sophomores Brooke second in Water Quality, lines on test scores and Other notable affili- place in the state Science tition leading up to the state Felsheim, Claire Evensen, Designer Genes, and Inva- something Verona school ations: Served as Big Olympiad contest held ear- tournament. Ian Birschbach, Katie Fan, sives; third and seventh officials have worked for Brother, Urban League lier this month. The first team placed Natalie Schad; and fresh- in Write It Do It; third in years to close, and bully- Board of Directors, sits High school teams from fifth this year out of the men Alankrit Shatadal, Dynamic Planet; fourth and ing as issues he’s heard on advisory council for throughout Wisconsin gath- 44 qualifying teams at the Claire Wilson, Jacob Well- 10th in Astronomy, fourth about from parents. Madison School District, ered for the Wisconsin Sci- meet and the second team nitz, James Wellnitz and in Chemistry Lab and Code “I just plan on having been a coach, served ence Olympiad competition placed fifth among the 16 Noa Seward. Busters; fifth in Geo-Logic fun and being an advocate on Minority Business held on Saturday, April 5, exhibition teams. The tournament is an aca- Mapping; seventh in Rocks for our students, for our Advisory Council, helps on the UW-Stout Campus. The team members com- demic competition with 28 & Minerals, Materials Sci- teachers and for our tax- out with reading at Two teams from Verona peting at the state competi- events spread among Sci- ence, and Sustainability; payers,” Connor said. SOMS, hosts a weekly Area High School qualified tion included the follow- ence, Technology, Engi- eighth in Technical Prob- He said he will spend radio show in Madison and were among the teams ing: seniors Aylise Gros- neering, and Math (STEM) lem Solving; and 10th his first year in office and Milwaukee competing. senbacher-McGlamery, categories. in Experimental Design, listening to parents and Their preparation for the Becky Schultz, Jacob Among the 28 events and Radio Lab, and Compound teachers and getting to state competition began Fauble, Johnny Yan, 60 teams, the Verona Area Machines. better understand all of two children, Jasmine and in September and they Jules Cruz, Karen Wong, High School teams placed the schools around the Jackson, attend Glacier district, which he had a Edge Elementary School. chance to tour about a Jacob was recently fea- month ago. tured in the Verona Press Connor works as a ben- for winning a regional VAHS senior Haack chosen Fairest of Fair efits adviser for Hemb Emmy for his time as a Insurance Group in Madi- host on “Into the Out- Kimberly Wethal has served as president, learned as a way to bet- son, and has lived in the doors.” Verona Press correspondent vice president, secretary ter serve the position and Verona area for just over Connor was sworn in at and reporter for the club, as the 4-H exhibitors in Dane seven years. the April 21 board meet- Verona Area High School well as holding leadership County. His oldest child, ing but won’t officially senior Hannah Haack was positions in her FFA Chap- “I am most looking for- Jacob, is a sixth-grader take his seat until April voted as the 2014 Dane ter. ward to being a larger part at Savanna Oaks Middle 28. County Fairest of the Fair She credits the skills of my community and School, while his other on April 6. required for the job of working with all types of That means she will be Fairest of the Fair she has people, promoting and serving as the youth ambas- learned to her participation educating about the Dane sador for the Dane County in community service. County Fair,” she said. Fair, as well as making sev- Haack has served at the The Fairest of the Fair eral appearances at civic Henry Vilas Zoo, UW designation went to another Get Connected groups, community gather- Hospital and Hyland Park Verona student in 2011, as Find updates and links right away. ings and local schools as a Assisted Living. She is also well, when Macy Sarbacker way of promoting the fair a member of the VAHS was chosen. Sarbacker was Add us on Facebook and Twitter as “Verona Press” through her personal story Student Council and the on the committee that chose of being a youth exhibitor. Multicultural Leadership Haack. “Being the Dane County Council. Fairest of the Fair gives me “I am extremely com- many opportunities that I Photo submitted fortable speaking in public, would never be able to do, Hannah Haack has been voted which is much needed to from helping at the Break- Dane County Fairest of the Fair be the Fairest of the Fair fast on the Farm to visiting for 2014. as they are always working the Governor’s Mansion for with others and speaking the annual Easter egg hunt,” in front of large groups of said Haack, who plans to public speaking. people,” she said. presents attend UW-Platteville to Haack, a member of the Haack is excited to use study agricultural engineer- Paoli 4-H Fireballs club, those skills that she has ing. Rusty Evans One of the most impor- tant parts of the job is A tribute to JOHNNY CASH

Rusty and his three piece band, Ring of Fire, with his rollicking tribute to Johnny Cash. Saturday, April 26th, 2014 7:30pm VAHS Performing Arts Center

Tickets available at State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona, Capitol Bank-Verona and www.vapas.org or call (608) 848-2787

Sponsored in part by J.P. Cullen & Sons Inc., makin’ hey!, Rockweiler Insulation Inc., and Mid-West Family Broadcasting UN345554 UN347241 UN340574 4 April 24, 2014 The Verona Press Opinion ConnectVerona.com Letters to the editor Walker fills war chest on trip out west On March 29, many Badger fans “spend that much and more.” traveled to Anaheim, as Bucky Sheldon Adelson achieved his took on the favored Arizona bas- fortune through gambling. He is ketball team, hoping to advance to happy to place large wagers on the Elite Eight. politics. His expected payoffs One Wisconsinite who did not are purchased political influence attend the historic game was Scott for his causes including attacks Walker. He was 300 miles North on democracy in the work place, East in Las Vegas, his allegiance he has bankrolled those who was to money, as he sought the attack collective bargaining. He backing of a prospective client, is a strong proponent of the Iraq Sheldon Adelson. And why not? war and of continued occupa- This billionaire donated $250,000 tion. Adelson has also mused that to Walkers recall election cam- America should use nuclear force paign. Adelson’s fan base also on Iran. For obvious personal included other presidential hope- gain, he seeks to outlaw online fuls. Chris Christie, John Kasich, gambling. and Jeb Bush threw their political America, with the Supreme dice at Adelson’s casino that day. Court rulings of Citizens United vs Who is Sheldon Adelson, and FEC, and more recently McCutch- why should we care? In the pres- eon vs FEC, has declared that ent day political environment, money equals speech. The more where money equals speech, money one has, the more politi- wealthy donors have the ability to cal speech and influence one can dominate elections. Sheldon Adel- obtain. It is a system where the son is one of the wealthiest. His few aristocrats smother the hopes wealth of $36.6 billion, built on and aspirations of the many, an the casino business, allows him to oligarchy. It is a system that poli- bankroll his anointed candidates. ticians like Scott Walker revel in. Community Voices He has a list of priorities, and in It is a system which, for the sake the 2012 election cycle donated of our democracy, must change! $94 million to Republican candi- dates, with estimates of another Tim White Graduation comes with a $56 million in dark money. In the Town of Springdale upcoming election, he promises to diploma in tough lessons Submit a letter n 16 short days, I’ll be a col- From the second I walked into no guidance counselor or recess lege graduate. my dorm room freshman year, I teacher to help you talk it out. The Verona Press encourages citizens to engage in discussion With my final month right had to figure things out. I had a Apartment living was the next through letters to the editor. We take submissions online, on email and I around the corner, I’m facing a random roommate, a small room challenge to figure out. I spent by hard copy. All letters should be signed and include addresses and whirlwind of emotions. I came and a heavy heart as I said good- most of my life grocery shopping phone numbers for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. to Iowa State University with bye to my family. with my Mom for our family of Special rules apply during election season or other times of high let- no friends, no way to turn back Then there was that time seven. I quickly had to learn how ter volume, and the editorial staff reserves the right not to print any around and go home and no idea freshman year when I decided it to shop for myself, how to split letter, including those with libelous or obscene content. 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Photo by Scott Girard Photo submitted Camp Kesem is a summer camp that provides support to children who are going through difficult times in their lives. Drawing meaning from Verona Country View Elementary fifth-graders Cassie Kniess and Elena Rudnitzky join teacher Ruth Manning in drawing what Verona means to them. The girls were drawing the school they attended along with Savanna Oaks Middle School, which they will both attend next year. The event was part of a series Camp Kesem holds exploring what Verona means to different generations. annual fundraiser Kimberly Wethal In one, for Press Correspondent example, she At a glance got to watch the whole What: Make the Magic It can be hard to under- fundraising event stand what the child of a camp get cancer patient has gone excited about When: 5:30-9 p.m. April through. having a 26 But one Verona resident police officer Where: Crowne Plaza who volunteers with Camp make a guest Hensen Hotel, Madison Kesem, a summer camp that appearance Info: campkesem.org/ provides support to chil- to investigate where their uwmadison dren throughout the country camp mascot had disap- knows exactly what to do to peared to – which she found help kids through difficult both “funny and interest- times in their lives. ing.” to waiving the $500 fee 2012 Verona Area High Other activities at the per camper, funds from the School graduate McKen- summer camp that campers event also go toward spring zie Hensen is a member of participate in include camp- and fall reunions for camp- fires, singing songs, playing ers with camp staff. The the UW-Madison Execu- Photo by Scott Girard tive Board and the Make games and an Empower- chapter will be sending the Magic Coordinator for ment Ceremony, an activity over 106 kids to the camp in Artwork on display at the Verona Public Library is part of the second Congressional District art com- the chapter of Camp Kes- that allows campers to share 2014. petition. A reception is planned for April 24. em. Hensen, whose camp why they’re at the camp and The tickets, which can nickname is Noodles, got connect with other campers no longer be purchased for involved with the camp and camp staff. Spring and this year’s event, include a Library hosts congressional art competition fall reunions allow the sup- three-course dinner and live program for the first time Artists from around the entire year, receive a trip to during her freshman year port campers receive to con- entertainment from a music tinue throughout the year. group from the UW-Mad- second Congressional dis- Washington for a reception If you go in college and is one of trict have had their art on with other winners and to many people from Verona Hensen is not only prepar- ison campus. Those who What: Second ing for her second year vol- attend also have the option display at the Verona Pub- see their work on display. involved with Camp Kesem, lic Library since Monday Other winners will Congressional District art including students, residents unteering with the camp, but to participate in a silent auc- competition reception is also heading up the UW- tion that includes items such as part of a district-wide have their art displayed in from around the community competition. Pocan’s office in Washing- and campers. Madison chapter’s annual as restaurant gift cards, sky- Where: Verona Public Make the Magic fundraising diving passes and Disney The competition is ton and Wisconsin. Library Inspired by a friend whose hosted by U.S. Rep. Mark The art is on display family has made Camp Kes- event on April 26. tickets and will have the When: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Make the Magic is the chance to talk to camp staff Pocan (D-Wis.) and other through Thursday, April April 24 em their passion, Hensen congressmen and women 24, with the winners has made personal connec- main fundraiser that allows about their past experiences Info: veronapublic the chapter to send camp- with camp. around the country. announced at a reception tions with campers through The grand prize winner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. library.org their stories. ers to camp for free to get For information and to the support from others that learn how to donate, visit will have his or her artwork Thursday. “One of my favorite on display in the Capitol in Five residents of the dis- memories at camp was the understand what they’re campkesem.org/uwmadison. going through. In addition Washington, D.C. for an trict will serve on the judg- luminaire bag ceremony we ing panel. had one night after a camp- fire,” Hensen said. “It was Janet’s Antiques a beautiful ceremony where I got to personally connect Furniture Sale with one camper and hear Sale ends Saturday, May 3 his story and how much can- (don't miss it!) cer has hurt him. Offering China and Glass Furniture my support and a hug was Flow Blue Dinner Service Cherry Dresser, Floor Mirror all I could give him but this Fostoria Stemware, Sterling Vases Round Oak or Mahogany Tables seemed to be exactly what he needed.” Cups & Saucers, RS Prussia Tall Victorian Bookcase w/doors Hensen also enjoys see- Cut Glass Bowls, Stemware, Carafe Carved Chinese Arm Chairs ing how much the campers 3800 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705 get into the camp activities.

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Bliss Yoga Monday, April 14-June 23, 7:00 p.m. Free Chanting & Meditation Sunday, April 27, 7:00 p.m. A big thanks to all of you that came to my Bring up to 3 grocery bags of personal documents surprise birthday party. Thanks for the cards & Free Newcomer’s Class and we’ll shred it for you on the spot...FREE! See website for Saturday, May 3, 10:30 a.m. gifts. Thanks to my kids for putting it together, information on other bbb.org/wisconsin/shredfest (608) 268-2221 they sure got dad by surprise! classes and more Meditation 101 3 week course starting God bless you all, www.springdaleyoga.com Thursday, May 8, 15, 22, 7:00 p.m. 437-4082 8435 Cty. Rd. PD Eugene Dahlk Between Verona & Mt. Horeb UN347216 UN345483 UN342874 6 April 24, 2014 The Verona Press ConnectVerona.com Coming up Churches ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN Stchristopherverona.com Forestry Department Director David National Prescription Drug Take- CHURCH Fr. William Vernon, pastor Pam VanKampen presentation Walk will again recognize Verona's Back Initiative from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg SATURDAY 5 p.m. Sunday Vigil, The senior center welcomes Pam investment in the trees that help make Saturday, April 26. at the Verona (608) 276-7729 St. Andrew, Verona VanKampen from the Greater Wis- allsaints-madison.org SUNDAY 7:30 a.m., St. William, the City so beautiful. Police Department. Pastor Rich Johnson Paoli consin Agency on Aging Resources He will be joined by members of 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship times 9 and 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona for a presentation on laughter and joy his crew to talk about the importance Daily Mass: Tuesday-Saturday at 8 and the aging process at 12:30 p.m. THE CHURCH IN FITCHBURG a.m., St. Andrew, Verona of trees in our area parks 12:15 p.m. Brat sale 2833 Raritan Road, Fitchburg, WI Thursday, April 24. Friday, April 25. The senior center is hosting a brat 53711 ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL (608) 271-2811 LUTHERAN CHURCH sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, livelifetogether.com 427 S. Main Street, Verona April 25. A plate of brats is $5. Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 a.m. (608) 845-6922 ‘If You Want to be a Reader’ Piano recital www.stjamesverona.org Sugar Creek Elementary School Five area pianists will present their THE CHURCH IN VERONA Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter students will film a music video to the Verona Business Centre Narum Senior Performance Recital on Fri- Computer collection drive 535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona. Services 5 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 and tune of “If You Want to be a Badger” day, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Rhap- Goodwill is holding a free computer (608) 271-2811 10:45 a.m., Sunday - office hours to encourage good reading habits. livelifetogether.com 8-4 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and sody Arts Center, 1031 North Edge collection drive from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday Bucky and other specials guests will Trail, in Verona. A reception honor- on Sunday, April 27, at the donation even stop by. ing the students will follow the recit- center at 4530 Verona Road. Good- FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC SALEM UNITED CHURCH OF Members of the community are al. The event is free and the public is will accepts working and nonwork- 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg CHRIST welcome to come read with the stu- (608) 273-1008 • memorialucc.org 502 Mark Dr., Verona, WI welcome. ing computers and just about anything Phil Haslanger Phone: (608) 845-7315 dents, but should contact teacher Kyle Please call 848-2045 or email that can be attached to a computer. Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Walsh at [email protected] [email protected] for more Donors are asked to back up any GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry or 845-4798. The filming will be Fri- CHURCH ELCA www.salemchurchverona.org information. needed information, label broken (608) 271-6633 9 a.m. Sunday School - 10:15 a.m. day, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. equipment and include a license key Central: Raymond Road & Whitney worship service - Staffed nursery Way from 8:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 with any donated software. SUNDAY a.m. Fellowship Hour Drug Take-Back day Donated equipment is sold to the 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. Worship Arbor Day "Tree City USA" The Verona Police Department is public or an environmentally con- West: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN Mound Road, Verona CHURCH-ELCA Recognition partnering with the Drug Enforce- scious recycler. For more informa- SUNDAY 2752 Town Hall Road (off County Verona City Parks and Urban ment Agency (DEA) to host its 2nd tion, call 246-3140. 9 & 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship ID) (608) 437-3493 LIVING HOPE CHURCH springdalelutheran.org At the Verona Senior Center Pastor: Jeff Jacobs 108 Paoli St. • (608) 347-3827 SUNDAY livinghopeverona.com, info@living- 8:45 a.m. Communion Worship hopeverona.com Community calendar SUNDAY SUGAR RIVER 10 a.m. Worship UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 130 N. Franklin St., Verona Thursday, April 24 Friday, May 2 MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH (608) 845-5855 • 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., movies at the senior center, • (Through May 29) VASD artwork exhibition, VPL 201 S. Main, Verona [email protected], “Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (608) 845-7125 sugarriverumc.org MBCverona.org Pastor: Gary Holmes • 6:30-8 p.m., awards show for high school Lead pastor: Jeremy Scott SUNDAY Congressional Art Campaign, VPL Saturday, May 3 SUNDAY 9:00 & 10:30 • 7-8 p.m., Attorney Melinda Gustafson Gervasi will • 2:30-3:30 p.m., Meet Heartland Farm Sanctuary ani- 10:15 a.m. Worship Contemporary worship with chil- mals, VPL dren’s Sunday school. be at the library to discuss her book,” Middle Class REDEEMER BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Refreshments and fellowship are Philanthropist: How Anyone Can Leave a Legacy.” 102 N. Franklin Ave., Verona between services. Pastor Dwight R. 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Give Your Life Completely to God What’s on VHAT-98 It is a commonplace in conversion narratives for people to Thursday, April 24 9 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at Tuesday, April 29 say that they wanted to hold back something in their life 7 a.m. – United Way 211 at Senior Senior Center 7 a.m. – United Way 211 at Senior from God, some small area of their life that they refused to Center 9:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee Center give up to God. Many have said that they refused to com- 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise Hills 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise pletely give their lives to God for fear that they would be 10 a.m. - Greg Matysik at Senior Center 10 p.m. - Maple Grove School at 10 a.m. - Greg Matysik at Senior Center missing out on some worldly pleasure. People contemplat- 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise Historical Society 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise ing religious vows know that they will be giving up having 4 p.m. – Four Winds Presentation at 11 p.m. - Greg Matysik at Senior Center 4 p.m. – Four Winds Presentation at a family, acquiring wealth, and perhaps also their indepen- Senior Center Senior Center dence. But this holding on to our old lifestyle, including all 5 p.m. – A Taste of Theater Sunday, April 27 5 p.m. – A Taste of Theater the trappings of both material and social wealth only pro- 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service 7 a.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 6 p.m. - Resurrection Church longs the bondage. Ironically, we are only truly free when we 7 p.m. - Words of Peace 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 8 p.m. - Words of Peace completely give our lives over to God, holding nothing back. 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 10 a.m. - Salem Church Service 9 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber Give your life completely to God and you will find complete 9 p.m. – Chatting with the Chamber Noon - Common Council from 4-14-14 10 p.m. - Maple Grove School at joy. If you are holding back something from God, some area 10 p.m. – Maple Grove School at 3 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at Historical Society of your life that you refuse to let go of, then you are still in Historical Society Senior Center shackles and really are missing out on the complete experi- 3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee Wednesday, April 30 ence of living for God. Friday, April 25 Hills 7 a.m. – Four Winds Presentation at –Christopher Simon via Metro News Service 7 a.m. – Four Winds Presentation at 4:30 p.m. - Maple Grove School at Senior Center Senior Center Historical Society 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 6 p.m. – Common Council from 4-14-14 3 p.m. – Emergency Preparedness at devil, and the devil will run from you. Come near to God, 3 p.m. – Emergency Preparedness at 9 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at Senior Center and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of Senior Center Senior Center 3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world 3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee 9:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee Hills at the same time, make your thinking pure. Hills Hills 6 p.m. – Common Council from 4-14-14 James 4:7-8 4 p.m. – A Taste of Theater 10 p.m. – Maple Grove School at 7 p.m. - Capital City Band 5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football Historical Society 8 p.m. – Emergency Preparedness at 8:30 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at 11 p.m. - Greg Matysik at Senior Center Senior Center Senior Center 8:30 p.m. – Into the Future of the 9 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee Monday, April 28 Penokee Hills Hills 7 a.m. – Four Winds Presentation at 10 p.m. - United Way 211 at Senior 10 p.m. - United Way 211 at Senior Senior Center Center Center 1:30 p.m. - Chatting with the Chamber 11 p.m. – Greg Matysik at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Greg Matysik at Senior Center 3 p.m. - Emergency Preparedness at Senior Center Thursday, May 1 Saturday, April 26 3:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the Penokee 7 a.m. – United Way 211 at Senior 8 a.m. – Common Council from 4-14-14 Hills Center 11 a.m. - Emergency Preparedness at 4 p.m. – A Taste of Theater 9 a.m. - Daily Exercise Senior Center 5 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football 10 a.m. – Greg Matysik at Senior Center 11:30 p.m. - Into the Future of the 7 p.m. – Common Council Live 3 p.m. - Daily Exercise Call 845-9559 Penokee Hills 9 p.m. - Hindu Cultural Hour 4 p.m. – Four Winds Presentation at to advertise on the 1 p.m. - 2012 Wildcats Football 10 p.m. – United Way 211 at Senior Senior Center 4:30 p.m. – Maple Grove School at Center 6 p.m. - Salem Church Service Verona Press Historical Society 11 p.m. – Greg Matysik at Senior Center 8 p.m. - Daily Exercise 430 E. Verona Ave. church page 6 p.m. – Common Council from 4-14-14 9 p.m. – Chatting with the Chamber 845-2010 ConnectVerona.com April 24, 2014 The Verona Press 7

Above, third-grader Jack Yoder plays his role as the fox in one of the performances. Right, first-grader Brady Patten plays a xylophone. Photos by Scott Girard Country View concerts Photos by Jim Ferolie Country View Elementary School held its music concerts the last two Thursdays. Each grade Glacier Edge third-graders hold their noses as teacher Kayleen DeWerd opens a container of compost level performed for almost an hour. The second set of performances was originally scheduled for before they plant a tree at Once Upon A Time daycare. Also looking on are Optimist members Bob Bovy Friday, April 11, but had to be moved back because the school’s music teacher was sick. Students and Ann Gleisner (left), as well as fellow GE teacher Katie Nicewander. sang, danced and played musical instruments as part of the performances. GE students plant trees for Earth Day Glacier Edge Elemen- tary School students from Kayleen DeWerd’s class celebrated Earth Day on Tuesday by planting a tree at Once Upon A Time day- care just down the street on Whalen Road. DeWerd’s third-grade classes have been making monthly visits to the day- care for six years, reading with the preschoolers and mentoring them in math and writing skills. “My third graders are learning about being a men- tor and good role model for their little buddy,” DeWerd explained in an email to the Verona Press. “Additional- ly, they are learning to give Above, a group of first-grade students performs a dance as their teacher claps along. Below, the back to the community and students raise their arms at the end of a song. discovering the joy of vol- unteering.” Tuesday’s planting was a culmination of a project that included writing “per- suasive” letters to the Vero- na Optimists so they could buy two red maple saplings – one for the daycare and one for Glacier Edge – and Students cover the tree roots with dirt. plant them. The class also made a presentation to the Optimists, who agreed to the students went on a “gar- the long winter. donate $114 to the cause. bage walk,” picking up After planting both trees, trash that had collected over – Jim Ferolie

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Charmaine Ristow began teaching ballet her senior year in high school and hasn’t stopped since. That was 1964, making this upcoming year her 50th of teaching the dance style, and her ninth in Verona. To celebrate, the students at Ballet U, housed in the Verona Athletic Complex, will perform a shortened version of the same ballet she did as a senior in high school, “Coppelia.” To top it off, they’ll per- form it in a space that feels much more like a stage than it had in years past, at their own studio. Ristow and business part- ner Stephanie Tollefson Photos by Scott Girard made the decision to install The new lights at the Ballet U stage lighting in the prac- studio give the room a “perfor- tice studio, which had dou- mance” feel compared to the bled as a performance stu- fluorescent lights that normally dio for the group’s shows, light it during practice times. aside from the Verona Until this year, the studio had to Youth Ballet’s annual Nut- perform under those same fluo- cracker show at the Verona rescent lights. Left, the control Area Performing Arts Cen- board for the lights, which can ter. change colors to create different Previously, the shows atmospheres. were performed under the studio’s fluorescent lights, which didn’t give the true “performance” feeling. The new lights instead trans- form the studio from prac- well. It will also give the friends and family. tice to a stage-like atmo- “When you do it in a chance for the studio’s “We would love to see it sphere with the flip of a few theater setting … it was a youngest dancers, the used,” Ristow said. switches. whole different experience 3-year-olds, a chance to That’s something Ristow The new lights have for me,” Ristow said. “The feel like true performers on has experience with as well, offered inspiration for Ris- ideas came flowing quite a stage when they do a dem- having run a co-op studio tow’s choreography, as bit more easily.” onstration for parents later in Madison that brought in the spring. together different groups of “They will actually be dancers in 1986. able to have the stage light- Although Ristow has that ing experience, whereas experience, it’s now Tollef- Krantz before the little ones didn’t son’s final decision as to get that,” Ristow said. how the studio is used, as Charmaine Ristow, left, and business partner Stephanie Tollefson Electric And that feel will also Ristow officially sold the have been in business together at Ballet U since it moved to the offer an opportunity to business to her late last Verona Athletic Center in 2010. Ristow officially sold the business Inc. serve the larger performing year. to Tollefson late last year, though they still work together to make community around Vero- “Nothing’s changed,” decisions for the company, and Ristow still teaches at the studio. 2650 N. Nine Mound Road, Verona, WI 53953 na and the entire Madison Tollefson quickly said, and (608) 845-9156 • www.krantzelectricinc.com area. Ristow agreed, as the two “I won’t do it unless milestone along with the Solar Installation • Residential • Commercial Tollefson and Ristow still discuss every deci- you’re with me,” Ristow new lights, it’s sure to be said the studio would be sion that’s made just like said she told Tollefson. a memorable spring show Industrial • 24-Hour Service open to outside groups they have since Ristow told The spring shows will be for the pair that has been in Solar Panels Saving Energy Today looking for a performance Tollefson she needed help May 15 and 17, though both business together for four space to use theirs, whether on the business side if she of the shows on the 17th years. For a Brighter Tomorrow! UN331494 it’s for a full audience or was going to move to the have already sold out. The “Exciting things (are) just a piece or two for close VAC. performance on the 15th coming together,” Tollef- will be at 7 p.m. son said. With the 50-year What’s dream? your The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes the Business of the Month!

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Instead, Anderson talked to PGA players about developing athletic Anthony Iozzo talents and even quoted former Assistant sports editor University of Oregon track and field standout out Steve Prefon- Birdies and pars were taine before VAHS senior Emma scarce for the Verona Area Ray officially signed her National High School boys golf Letter of Intent to pitch at Divi- team Monday at Maple sion I Northern Illinois Univer- Bluff Country Club in the sity this fall. Wisconsin Junior PGA “Athletic director Mark Kryka High School Rewards Invi- told me all I had to do was stand tational. up here and just tell you who was The Wildcats finished signing their letter and where tied for 13th with a 357 they were going. He doesn’t and watched as Big Eight know me very well does he,” Conference rivals Middle- Anderson opened to a chuckle ton and Madison Memo- from his team. rial flourished. Middleton “‘To give anything less than finished first (305), while your best, is to sacrifice the Memorial was fifth (332). gift,’” Anderson said referencing Several other teams a famous Prefontaine quote. Photo by Jeremy Jones Verona will see in its sec- “As a player, I think the theme Verona Area High School senior Emma Ray (center) signed her National Letter of Intent to play softball at Northern Illinois tional finished ahead of that winds its way through University in front of family and teammates last Wednesday. it or tied, as well. Fort Emma’s softball career is the con- Atkinson was sixth (335); stant hard work and effort Emma Monroe was ninth (349); puts into her play,” Anderson behind the plate and fell in love “Going into college I need to “Going off on the 10-run rule last Oregon was 10th (353); said. “Although she is a talented with pitching around the age of continue to focus on hitting my year at sectionals just wasn’t a and Monona Grove tied athlete, she has worked very hard, 10. At that age she was regular- spots and getting ahead in the good way to go out.” Verona. in good weather and bad.” ly striking out players four years count and finishing batters off With Ray back in the circle for The Wildcats did finish Whether healthy, sore or in older than herself. with less pitchers,” she said. her senior season, Anderson and ahead of Stoughton (360). pain; with or without coaches; Looking as if she could have Still, there is plenty Ray would the Wildcats are hoping this is Head coach Jon Rebholz Anderson saw his ace in the base- done without all the attention last like to accomplish before this the season Verona returns to the said he thought seniors ball batting cage on Cross Coun- week, Ray was quick to point out spring and her final season with state tournament for the first time John Tackett and Riley try Road with no one else around, all the help she has gotten along her Wildcat teammates is over. since 2010. Schmitz were pressing perfecting her swing. the way, like that from former Ray played and practiced So far this season Ray has too much, trying to do too “She asks for more work, VAHS and Winona State pitching through quite a bit of back pain gone in the distance in all five much to make up for some more swings, more pitches, more standout Chelsey Ewing, who has last year, a season which ended Verona wins, allowing 15 runs of the inexperience the rest ground balls all the time,” Ander- been her pitching coach the past following a 12-1 sectional final (seven earned) on 20 hits over 31 of the team has. son continued. five years. loss to Sun Prairie. Following the innings, while walking eight and Tackett finished with an While Ray said playing Divi- “Chelsey has already tried to 2013 season Ray and the Wild- striking out 38. 86, while Schmitz shot an sion I softball was the plan since push the mental game with me cats didn’t expect to be reunited While Madison La Follette 88. Junior Joey McCor- middle school, she acknowledged as well as the fundamentals,” again as Ray was planning to (’11) and Sun Prairie (‘12, ‘13) mick followed with an 89, the path to get to last Wednes- Ray said. “She’s instilled in me move to Tennessee. have represented the Big Eight and senior John Stevens day’s signing was anything but to always believe I am the best It’s funny how things turn out over the past three seasons, finished the scoring with a easy. when I am on the mound.” sometimes, however. Ray and the Wildcats have only 94. “It’s awesome and just boosts Eventually going on to play “The whole Tennessee thing advanced to the sectional finals Catholic Memorial’s my confidence a lot,” she said. club softball for head coach Rog- didn’t really make me happy once once over the past three years. Dylan Allen (72) won the “It gives me that mentality to go er Schliewe and the Wisconsin we actually got there,” she said. “As a team we definitely feel invitational, followed by after every hitter and never back Bandits drove Ray to aim high. Though Ray played for a club we have some unfinished busi- Lodi’s Adam Miller (73) down.” Ray said from what she’s been team in North Carolina for about ness left,” Ray said referring to and Middleton’s Josh Beginning her playing career at told she’ll be expected to step in a month last summer, she contin- getting Verona back to state and Haunty (74). the age of 8 behind the plate, she right away and contribute for the ued to be unhappy. the Goodman Diamond. “I am Fort Atkinson’s Nate acknowledged, “I was really bad Huskies, who finished runner-up “I felt I needed to be here for hoping to hold the state champi- Gilbert (75) was fourth, when I was little.” in the Mid-American Conference my senior year to finish things onship trophy this year with my She eventually moved out from last year. where we left off,” she said. team.” Turn to Golf/Page 14 Softball Whitmus powers Cats past Sun Prairie Jeremy Jones fastball,” said Whitmus, who Verona scored all but four of the fourth as clean-up hitter Senior Sports editor turned on the ball and blasted runs with two outs, plating a Cheyenne Holmes led off the Shannon a two-run blast that highlight- runner in every inning except inning. The ensuing sacrifice Whitmus A one-run game through 5 ed the victory. “I got the right the fifth. bunt gave the Cardinals a sec- belted a 1/2 innings, Verona’s Shan- pitch, drove through it and it Bea Kealy got things started ond baserunner as no one was two-run non Whitmus needed only one felt great.” in the bottom of the first, dou- covering first for Verona. home run in swing of her bat to seal Sun Though Sun Prairie gradu- bling home Renee Gavigan Even when the Wildcats the bottom Prairie’s fate Thursday eve- ated six of nine starters from a who was running for senior were in position they struggled of the sixth ning. year ago and already had two Emma Ray, who reached base to make an out in the fourth. inning last Whitmus pumped her first conference losses entering the on an error. Herwig hit a ball to third Thursday. and smiled widely as she game, the Wildcats knew they The Cardinals answered right where Kealy fielded it cleanly Verona rounded the bases following couldn’t look past their rivals. back in the top of the second and alertly dove back to the bag defeated her first varsity home run that “We try to play a certain way when Janelle Carlson followed to tag Holmes only to drop the the visiting powered Verona to a 9-4 Big regardless of who we are play- Payton Herwig’s ground-rule ball on the tag. Sun Prairie Eight Conference win over the ing,” VAHS head coach Todd double with a two-bagger of A pair of RBI ground outs Cardinals rival Cardinals. Anderson said. “We do have a her own. helped the Cardinals not the 9-4 in the Having flown out and sin- rivalry, but in some ways that Verona extended its lead to score at 3-all. Big Eight gled in her two previous at bats rivalry is with some kids who two runs with an RBI ground Three straight singles by Conference Whitmus knew what coming already graduated. out from Alyssa Erdman in the Verona in the fourth helped the game. when she dug in against Cardi- “Having said that we knew second and Whitmus’ single to Wildcats retake the lead when Photo by nal pitcher Miranda Reuter in Sun Prairie had a bad game last right in the third. Kealy singled with two outs to Jeremy Jones the home half of the sixth. night, so we knew they were The Wildcats saw Sun Prai- “I knew I was going to get a going to be hungry tonight.” rie answer once again in the top Turn to Softball/Page 13 12 April 24, 2014 The Verona Press ConnectVerona.com Baseball Unusual VAHS baseball fundraiser returns Maybe you’ve seen the Verona gets edged twice signs around Verona adver- Anthony Iozzo the top of the seventh to erase a three- tising a mattress sale, and Assistant sports editor run deficit with all four runs scored on wondered how that works. errors. It is arguably Verona’s The Verona Area High School baseball Senior Mitch Flora (2-for-2, two most unusual fundraiser. team dropped two one-run games last RBIs), senior Jeffrey Reinholtz (2-for-4, For the last two years, week, a 7-6 loss at Middleton on Tues- RBI), sophomore Ben Rortvedt (2-for-3) the Verona Area High day and a 6-5 loss to Madison Memorial and junior Connor Volker (2-for-3) were School baseball team has last Saturday. the leading hitters for the Wildcats. hosted the one-day mat- The Wildcats did pick up a win Thurs- Junior Jake Toman took the loss. tress sale, turning a local day at Madison La Follette, 5-4, and are Toman allowed four unearned runs on gym into a mattress show- now 2-3 overall, 2-3 in the Big Eight three hits. He walked two. room. Conference. Senior Ryan Pynnonen started. Pyn- The fundraiser goes from Verona hosts Janesville Parker at 5 nonen went six innings and allowed an 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, p.m. Thursday during Breast Cancer earned run on seven hits. He struck out April 26. Mattresses pur- Awareness night, and it hosts Milton at six and walked one. chased for donation will be 5 p.m. Friday. Adam Bihun picked up the win for delivered at a later date. The Wildcats finish the week against Memorial, going seven innings and “No, you don’t have to Photo submitted Madison East at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April allowing four earned runs on nine hits. drive away with a mat- The Verona Area High School mattress sale is the chief fundraiser 29, at Warner Park. He walked four and struck out two. tress on the roof of your for the baseball program. car,” Verona Area High Verona 5, Madison La Follette 4 Middleton 7, Verona 6 School baseball coach Sophomore pitcher Keaton Knueppel The late innings hurt Verona again Brad D’Orazio said. “Peo- and families at home, led the way on the mound last Thursday Tuesday at Middleton as the Cardinals ple have a lot of questions If you go school and in the commu- in Verona’s win over Madison La Fol- tied the game in the fifth and went ahead about the sale.” nity. One aspect of that lette. in the sixth. The unusual event is the What: VAHS baseball program involves working Knueppel pitched five innings and Verona scored five times in the third to club’s largest fundraiser mattress sale/fundraiser with families transitioning allowed two runs on five hits. He struck take a four-run lead at the time. and helps pay for equip- When: Saturday, April from homelessness into out six and walked three. Flora (2-for-4) and senior Troy ment, field improvements, 26, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. permanent housing. Senior pitcher John Moynihan came Granick (2-for-4) were the leading hit- a recently constructed “There is no area into the game in relief and allowed two ters for Verona. Granick added two RBIs indoor hitting facility and resource that gives beds runs on three hits. He walked one and Junior Tekoa Whitehead took the loss. this year, a new score- or real mattresses to fami- struck out two. Whitehead allowed two earned runs on board for the baseball field lies,” said Lisa Hemau- The Wildcats scored all five of their five hits in 2 1/3 innings. He walked one. at Badger Ridge Middle if you are not ready for it er, who runs the Verona runs in the second inning. Moynihan and Senior Jake Armstrong started the School where the freshmen now (college bed, remodel- office. “We can certainly sophomore Jason Frahm each had RBIs. game and allowed three earned runs on team plays home games. ing, lake house, etc.). find Verona area families five hits in 3 2/3 innings. He walked The team works with You can also have an old who could really use these four. CFS Wisconsin, a company mattress taken away at the mattresses.” Madison Memorial 6, Verona 5 that sells brand new, name time of delivery. “A lot of people are The defense was not a strong point at Matt Ash picked up the win for Middleton. He went 4 2/3 innings and brand mattresses, includ- This year’s sale includes thinking about replac- the end of the game last Saturday against ing Simmons, as a fund- a new option for those not ing at least one mattress,” the Spartans. allowed no runs on two hits. He struck out three and walked two. raising tool. Pillow top, looking to replace a mat- D’Orazio said. “If you’re Madison Memorial scored four runs in orthopedic and memory tress. A special reduced in the market for a new foam mattresses in all siz- rate will be available for mattress, we hope you’ll es from King to Twin are mattresses purchased as a come and check out our available. CFS Wisconsin donation to Joining Forces one day sale and support Boys tennis also offers free layaway, for Families, a local agen- Verona baseball.” and the option to have your cy that helps support the Cats go 3-0 to win Manitowoc invite bed delivered at a later date success of children, youth - Article submitted Jeremy Jones The Wildcats return to Big Eight Con- Sports editor ference action Tuesday, April 29, on the road against Madison La Follette. The Sports shorts Verona Area High School boys tennis first serve is set for 4 p.m. VAGSA hosts Youth Night May 1 important questions you should be asking followed up its opening weekend third- going into the season: Sun Prairie 4, Verona 3 The Verona Area Girls Softball Asso- How can I properly train to reduce my place finish by winning the six-team ciation (VAGSA) in conjunction with the The Wildcats won all three of their injury risk? And what can I do to improve Manty Invite on Saturday. Verona Area High School Wildcat soft- Big Eight Conference doubles matches my performance on the field? The Wildcats upended Sheboygan ball teams will host VAGSA Youth Night Tuesday in Sun Prairie behind Jackson Those answers will come on Thurs- North, 6-1, West De Pere, 5-2, and Osh- on Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m. Hutchcroft and Jun Yan at No. 1 dou- day May 1, from 6-8:30 p.m. at Reddan kosh West, 4-3. Youth softball players of the commu- bles, Mitch Kealy and Matt Blessing at Fields with a free seminar. Head coach Rick Engen said senior nity are invited to come and show their 2 dubs and Christian Gross and Trent The event will kick off with members Philip Rudnitzky highlighted the meet, support by wearing their VAGSA softball Pederson at 3 doubles. of the UW Health Sports Medicine team overcoming a first set loss and being or Verona school apparel as the Wildcats No scores were available as the Press discussing proper warm-ups, common down 4-1 in the second set to win his host Janesville Parker. Signs to cheer on went to print Tuesday evening. injuries and preventive exercises. No. 1 singles match over Oshkosh your favorite softball team are encour- Verona couldn’t find a win on the sin- The staff will lead participants through West’s Justin Xie. aged. gles side, falling 4-3. common cutting/jumping/landing errors, Another highlight was the play of Both groups will be collecting food for Rudnitzky fell 6-1, 6-4 at 1 singles, and how you can change your form to Alex Pletta at No. 2 singles. Pletta beat the Verona Food Pantry at the game as while Pletta lost 6-2, 6-3 at 2. both optimize performance as well as Harry Dykima from West De Pere, the well. “Sun Prairie has a very talented sin- minimize your injury risk. freshman brother of Jack Dykima who Bring a non-perishable donation to the was a seeded player at state last year, gles line up this year,” Engen said. The Madison Radicals will also take to game. Youth softball players will receive the field to show you drills and skills that 6-3, 6-2. a free Culver’s one-scoop coupon (while Verona travels hosts Janesville Parker Verona 7, Beloit Memorial 0 you can use to take your team’s game to supplies last). The rain date will be the the next level. at 4 p.m. on Thursday before heading to Last Thursday the Wildcats traveled following Thursday, May 8. the Madison East Invitational on Friday to Beloit Memorial. No results were The Radicals are Madison’s profes- at Saturday. available as the Press went to print. sional Ultimate team, and will be kicking Reddan frisbee clinic off the defense of their Midwest Confer- UW Health is teaming with local pro- ence crown. This is your chance to learn fessional Ultimate players from the Mad- from the best players in town. Celebrate Your ison Radicals to answer the two most Graduate’s Achievement! For that special keepsake place an ad in the

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The victory put Verona at 3-0 overall, Junior Trey Kazda led with four and girls track and field teams had any diffi- 2-0 in the MALA conference. assists, while junior Jake Taylor and culty racking up points Tuesday. Senior Jack Cioci was on fire on freshman Will Cioci each collected one Girls offense collecting nine goals and two assist. Boys Verona’s girls team swept everything from assists, while Senior Kenny Keyes, who Senior Sam Becker had five saves, The Verona boys swept seven events on its the 100 through the one mile en route to a signed a National Letter of Intent to play while sophomore Alex Jones came off way to a 122-14 shellacking of Madison East, 127-13 victory. The Wildcats, however, didn’t lacrosse at Division II college Wheel- the bench and had one save. which had nearly 60 percent of its lineup out enter anyone in the two mile, giving the Pur- ing (W.V.) Jesuit Wednesday, added two Verona travels to Conor Field in Mid- as ineligible. golders eight of their 13 points. goals. Senior Alex Kramer also had two dleton at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29. The Wildcats were without sprinter Cam- Kylie Schmaltz took both the 100 (12.8) eron Tindall, who was out sick, but it did little and 400 (1:02.9), while Ogi Ifediora (27.7), to affect the outcome. Grace Mueller (2:47.5) and Kayleigh Hanni- Senior Matt Ziegler shocked the Verona fan (6:22) added the 200, 800 and 1,600, Softball: Verona remains undefeated coaching staff by posting a 23.3 to win the respectively. open 200. Carson Parks added the 100 title Europa Christoffel posted a 17.8 to win the Continued from page 11 (Keyes) was struggling a little bit at the plate in 11.4, while Case Baio (54.9) and Ryan 100 hurdles, while Aylise Grossenbacher- and Bri hasn’t seen a lot of varsity pitching Nameth (2:02) chipped in by claiming the 400 McGlamery added the 300s in 53.3. yet, but she’s seen their pitchers on JV, so it push the hosts ahead for good 5-3. seemed like a good bet. and 800, respectively. Freshmen Kristi Larsen and Sie’anna As Sun Prairie had done so many times Ben Feller posted a 4:37.8 to take the mile Mitchell both played key roles in the team’s “I don’t think there’s anything harder in recently the Cardinals fought back with a few this game than coming off the bench and on a windy night, while Luke Waschbusch ran 4x100 and 4x400 relay wins. They joined timely hits. to victory in the 3,200 (10:24.7). Shannon Kerrigan and Lexy Richardson to expected to hit and delivering.” Herwig set the table for Sun Prairie with a Whitmus (3-for-4), Neitzel (3-for-3), Rud- Senior Steven Queoff, who won the high take the 4x1 in 52.4 seconds before capping leadoff double off the middle of the center- jump despite having an off-night, later moved the blowout with a 4:25.9 in the 4x400 with nicki (2-for-4) and Kealy (2-for-4) all collect- field fence. Sliding late into the bag, Herwig ed multiple hits in the win. onto the VAHS all-time list with a leap of Grossenbacher-McGlamery and Asia Christ- severally injured her leg and was later taken 20-3 1/2 in the long jump. offel (4:25.9). away from the field in the Fitch-Rona ambu- Senior Adam Stiner won the shot put with Verona’s all-underclassmen 4x200 relay lance. Verona 7, Janesville Craig 0 his second best heave of 45-1 1/2, while quartet of Mandy Michuda, Ellie Heinzen, Following the delay Ray struck out her First baseman Bailey Buisker (3-for-4) Adam Watzke secured the discus with a dis- Autumn Gilliard and Kirsten Queoff started sixth hitter and got Reuter to ground out connected on a pair of two-run home runs tance of 129-6. things out, winning in 2:02.4. before Kaylon Fellers singled in a run to pull Tuesday as the Wildcats cruised to a 7-0 vic- Steven Hartnett matched a lifetime best Fellow senior Yuki Matsushima took both Sun Prairie to within a run at 5-4. tory over Janesville Craig. 15.4 to take the 110 hurdles. He also added the the shot put (31-1 1/2) and discus (97-6) titles. “For me, the umpire asked Emma if she Buisker struck first in the first inning to 300s in 42.7. Lauren Samz (14-10) took the long jump wanted an extra pitch or two after that,” give Verona a 2-0 lead at the Janesville Youth Having already set the VAHS freshman and senior Karen Wong (31-9) added the tri- Anderson said. “I was kind of hoping she Sports Complex. Up 4-0 through the first high jump record earlier this season, Jack ple jump. Kailey Olson (4-10) won the high would, but she didn’t and got us out of the inning, Buisker’s second home run capped Herkert nearly did the same thing in the pole jump, and Lexy Alt cleared 7-6 to take the inning. It worked out.” the game in the sixth inning. vault. Though he officially cleared 10-6 to pole vault as Madison East finished with zero Ray helped her cause in the bottom of the Ray went the distance in the circle. She win the competition, Herkert attempted what points in the field events. sixth, doubling home Heather Rudnicki. Two struck out 11 and walked one, while allowing would have been a freshman record height of Verona will get a much better test against batters later it was pinch hitter Brianna Hudz- two hits. 11 feet. Waukesha West and Oak Creek at the Janes- inski that setup up Whitmus’ home run, belt- The Wildcats travel back to Janesville on Verona’s all-freshman 4x100 relay team of ville Parker Invitational on Saturday. ing a full-count single off the center-fielder Friday for a make-up date against Parker at Austin Schwartz, Will Haessig, Josh Madalin- The Wildcats and Parker will then square fence. 4:30 p.m. Verona then faces Beloit Turner ski and Nick Lawinger once again tasted vic- off head-to-head next Tuesday in Janesville at “Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once on the road at 5 p.m. Monday, April 28, tory, posting a time of 49 seconds. their conference dual meet. in awhile, right?” Anderson joked. “Kori before returning to conference action at home against Middleton the following day. 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Please visit our website at www.veronalittleleague.org for more information. UN347050 14 April 24, 2014 The Verona Press ConnectVerona.com Girls lacrosse Lady Wildcats win again The Verona Area High School girls lacrosse team recorded its second-straight conference victory with a 12-6 win over conference rival Middleton Thursday night. Maddy Jeddeloh (2 goals, 2 assists) and Jenna Butler (3 goals, 1 assist) led the team with 4 points each, along with teammates Julia Butler (3 goals), Jessica Eversoll (2 goals), Sam- my Seymour (1 goal) and Amanda Best (1 goal). Defense was led by goalie Rachel Romens (0.67 save percentage), Jenna Butler (4 caused turnovers), Elena Herman and Katelin Jaggi Photo submitted (2 caused turnovers each). The undefeated varsity The Verona Area High School varsity and junior varsity teams are both undefeated this season. team travels to Oregon (1-0) at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 29. defeating Middleton 16-2 Hagen (3 goals, 2 assists), Rachel Kennedy (2 goals), Felber (1 goal and 1 assist April 24, and Waunakee The junior varsity girls Thursday evening. The JV Sophie Buit (4 goals), Nadia Bamks (2 goals), and each). They face Oregon (1-2) at 5 p.m. Tuesday, remain unbeaten (2-0) after offense was led by Cassidy Makena Meyers (3 goals), Laura Hoejgaard and Sigal Thursday, April 24.

Girls soccer Golf: Season continues Saturday Continued from Verona shuts out Beloit Memorial last week page 11 Senior forward Felicia forward Emily Roark and goal and an assist for the Retrum, junior midfielder sophomore midfielder Verona Area High School and Oregon’s Car- Erica Higgins, sophomore Emily Krogman all had a girls soccer team last son Torhorst, Madi- Thursday in a 5-0 win at son Memorial’s Beloit Memorial. Kellen Rice, and The Wildcats (3-1 Eau Claire Memo- Who wants to see a picture? overall, 1-0 Big Eight rial’s Sawyer Weiss Conference) scored all all tied for fifth five goals in the second (76). half. Verona contin- Junior midfielder ues the season at 9 Teeghan Tvedt added a.m. Saturday in the a goal, while freshman Waunakee invite defender Kate Melin col- at the Meadows of lected an assist. Sixmile Creek Golf Senior goalie Madison Course and trav- Westfall had three saves els to Janesville for Verona. Country Club at Freshman Meghan 2:30 p.m. to take McCarthy had 10 saves on Craig and Parker for the Purple Knights. in Big Eight triple The Wildcats contin- dual. ue the season at 5 p.m. Thursday against Janes- Mad. La Follette ville Craig at Reddan Soccer Park. triple dual Visit They then host Divine The Wildcats traveled to Yahara ungphotos.smugmug.com/VeronaPress Savior Holy Angels at 7 p.m. Friday at Reddan. Golf Course Tues- to share, download and order prints of Verona finishes the day to take on Mad- week at 7 p.m. Tuesday, ison La Follette and your favorite photos from April 29, at Sun Prairie. Middleton. Results were local community and sports events. Verona stays busy with a game at Madison La unavailable by Follette at 7 p.m. Thurs- the Verona Press’ Tuesday deadline. All orders will be mailed day, May 1, and travel- ing to UW-Eau Claire for Check for results directly to you! an invite May 2-3. in next week’s issue. Photo by Anthony Iozzo WE’RE Senior John Tackett attempts a putt on the 18th green Monday in the Wisconsin Junior PGA High School Rewards Invitational at ALL Maple Bluff Country Club. EARS Get Connected Find updates and Questions? links right away. Comments? Story Ideas? Add us on Let us know how Facebook we’re doing. and Twitter Your opinion is something as “Verona Press” we always want to hear. Call 845-9559 or at connectverona.com UN333620 ConnectVerona.com April 24, 2014 The Verona Press 15 Academy: Students design own projects to fit statewide high school standards Continued from page 1 freedom changes not only the learning the students are students into advisory doing, but can also improve groups and work with their happiness and interest each student one-on-one in school in general. to ensure they are on track “Not only do they feel with their chosen projects better, are they happier, and learning goals. The are they more interested school also has one special in being in school, but on education teacher and part- top of that…they feel that time math and science spe- they’re actually working cialists. harder and we’re doing All of them work as a more work than in the tradi- team to ensure their students tional classroom,” Murphy meet the standards they need said. “This experience isn’t to graduate. about the amount of work you do, it’s about is learning Same standards really taking place?” While the students get to design their own projects, Student feedback part of that design includes Most of the students say demonstrating a set of stan- they have enjoyed the new dards that all high school structure so far, and found it students across the state has increased their motiva- must meet to graduate. tion to go to school. “It just helps me get a lot “I’m excited every day more work done, and it’s to come, because you get less stress on me,” said EA to pick your schedule and student Max Driftmier. “I’m stuff,” sophomore Savannah able to do more things that Stampfli said. I want now. I’m just learn- And her excitement is ing more because I like what echoed by what the advisers I’m learning.” and principals have seen and The students work with heard in general. their advisers, who help “I think that overall, Photo by Scott Girard determine what standards a everyone’s school experi- project meets. For example, ence is better than it was in Jekar Smith works on a project in his cubicle, surrounded by other students doing the same, sometimes in groups or partners. ninth-grader Anthony Arnn a traditional school,” said recently spent time on a adviser Sheila Stenseth. project about music artists “We may have had one or Neither of those questions “It’s a little strange,” stu- The school has also right now?’” said adviser to meet standards in writing, two students who expressed, was part of the September dent Chris Almond said of brought opportunities some Kelly Jeffery, who is new art, music and analysis. ‘I think traditional may be survey, though some that the feedback system. “I’m students would not have to the school this spring. The advisers meet with a bit better,’ but one or two were show how the students still trying to get used to it. had in a traditional class- “Whereas here that pressure each student for around a students out of 60, that’s not have grown throughout the I was in the regular school room. There’s a student of needs to be pulled back on half-hour bad. year. system pretty much my Stenseth’s, for example, them because we’re trying every week ‘I’m able to do “That was a The percentage of stu- entire life, so a little hard who taught himself calcu- to make students that are to check in pleasant sur- dents who felt they “often adjusting, but once you get lus 3 and another who is more independent and need on what proj- more things that prise, because stop trying when work gets the hang of it, it gets pretty working on a college-level to learn for themselves how ects they’re I want now. I’m when you hard” dropped from 50 to easy.” marine biology course. not to procrastinate and use working on change things 29. And according to the sur- “That’s not something their time wisely.” and how each just learning more so drastically, And the biggest endorse- vey data, plenty of students he would’ve had an oppor- But the advisers have is going. because I like what you don’t ment might just be the felt similarly about the tunity to do,” she said “So learned more than just a When a know how 36 applicants the school school’s overall model, as having those opportunities different model of educa- student is I’m learning.’ the students received for its 20 open the percentage who knew for students is fabulous. As tion, Stenseth said. She done with a are going to spots in the 2014-15 school “what I should be doing and educators, we are learning said she’s been amazed by project, he Max Driftmier, EA adjust to it, year, as it grows to 80 total learning at EA” jumped so much about how impor- the “diversity of topics” or she pres- student and whether students. from 61 in September to 98 tant pacing is to a student’s her students have interest ents to the it’ll be what in January. motivation and the learning in, and has enjoyed learn- adviser, who they envi- A big transition For ninth-grader Caleb environment.” ing about subjects from gives the stu- sioned, but it Coming up with proj- Haag, the transition was That hasn’t been the only rebuilding a desktop com- dent feedback on a scale of seems to be.” ects on their own, control- challenging because of learning for the advisers, puter to music history from “basic” to “exceeding,” rath- The school had students ling their own schedule and the structure at the private either, as they also had to the 1950s to the ’90s. er than the letter grades from fill out a survey at the begin- adjusting to not getting an schools he had previously adjust from traditional edu- “I’ve never learned so A-F. The adviser can offer ning of the year and again in “A-F” grade did not happen attended. cation backgrounds to the much in so many differ- advice on how to enhance January, and the results back with the flip of a switch for “We did things I did not new system along with their ent areas in less than a year the project, and a student has up the anecdotal observa- everyone. want to do, so I didn’t know students. as I have in this school by the option to go back and tions from Stenseth and the After all, most students what to expect when I came “I’m so used to, in a tra- learning from my students improve it. other advisers. had spent the previous eight here,” Haag said. “But I’ve ditional classroom, being because of all of their inter- “They talk to you about Among the most notable to 10 years in a traditional gotten into the swing of like ‘OK, you need to get ests,” Stenseth said. what you need to fix, and numbers were student happi- classroom setting. things and it’s very, very back to work, back to work, you get to fix it,” said junior ness, with 98 percent of stu- rewarding.” what should you be doing Fabi Valdes. “You don’t get dents responding “true” to a grade on it, you don’t feel the phrase “I am happier as bad.” a student at EA than in my The structure also doesn’t previous educational expe- www.kaverona.com necessarily cut out tradition- rience,” and how much stu- al classes entirely. 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The man said 40 years ago and “high school graduates lack- more elaborate signs that were 12:19 p.m. A student at bleeding. that the caller had an accent • Verona and Belleville fire- ing job entry skills.” donated by Verona Community VAHS threw his lunch tray 3:59 p.m. Two high and threatened to deport him fighters fought to stop a fire at Verona High School’s prin- Betterment. and ran out of the commons school-age brothers report- if he did not send money. the Paoli home of George Little cipal, Lloyd Hornbacher said • Verona fifth-graders scored area after becoming upset ed that a window had been 1:54 p.m. A 45-year-old Jr., but the home was destroyed. seven of 10 Verona graduates at the 95th percentile on the Iowa with one of the staff mem- broken on their car during woman reported her neigh- Little moved in with his broth- have gone on to trade school Test of Basic Skills, which super- bers during lunch period. The the school day, and that the bor’s cat from the 700 block er while the family rebuilt the or college over the previous five intendent Bob Gilpatrick reported student was later located in vehicle had been fine when of Hemlock Drive coming house, and his mother reported years and that high school cur- was consistent with the past 10 the greenhouse. they had arrived at school to her door and scratching that “many, many people offered ricula needed to accommodate years of taking the test. Students 4:05 p.m. A 57-year-old earlier that day. on it, along with howling. furniture, clothing and money.” that shift. scored highest in math (97th woman reported that a male 7:18 p.m. A 33-year- She stated that the cat was • Ray Pulda took over as fire • The Verona Friends For Life percentile). and a female engaged in old man reported receiving an orange tabby with one chief for Keith Miller, who had joined in a 650-person rally Stoner Prairie principal Bill sexual activity in the park- harassing phone calls from cloudy eye. The owner of the served for 23 years in that posi- around Capitol Square despite Conzemius disputed the value of ing lot next to the Veteran’s his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend cat admitted to letting his cat tion before retiring. Pulda’s term subzero temperatures and high those numbers, however, saying Park shelter on Thursdays at over two horses that the out sometimes and said that as chief would be part of a more winds to protest the 1973 Roe the test was more geared toward 2 p.m. every week after park- man owned. The girlfriend there are cats in the neigh- than 50-year career as a volun- v. Wade decision that legalized identifying remedial students. ing their vehicles there. had also called his mother borhood that also come to teer with the department. abortion nationwide. • A Nashotah man was cited requesting that he sign over his home every night. He was also serving at the • Eight people ran for five for watching television while March 7 ownership of the horses to time as president of the Verona seats on the Verona Common driving through Verona on U.S. 11:55 a.m. Police her and that she had contact- March 14 Fire Commission. Council while Ald. Leo Dunn 18-151. responded to a request for ed the facility where he keeps 4:06 p.m. Police assisted • The Dane County Board and real estate broker Thomas help from EMS after a female his horses along with the ani- EMS with loading a 17-year- approved plans for a landfill Moore faced off for the open 10 years ago had two of her fingertips mals’ vet, despite not having old male patient on the 400 at the site of the Hospital and mayor’s post being vacated by • Meng-Jen “Mark” Wu plead- talked to her for 3-4 years block of Goldenrod Circle Home, now known as Badger Bill Pechan. ed not guilty to the murders of after their break-up. The man who reported having pain in Prairie Health Care Center. three roommates on South Main Legals claimed that she had no legal his abdomen and left testicle. The plan, brought about by 20 years ago Street several months earlier. right to the horses. 11:41 a.m. A 29-year-old a shortage of landfill sites in • Former cross country star The Taiwanese University of ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS the county, had been contro- SUNSET DRIVE man reported a homeless and sports ambassador Bill Wisconsin-Madison student was CHIP SEAL REBID March 9 man at the Super 8 threat- versial all along and drew angry Niederberger Jr. died at the being held on $30 million bail TOWN OF VERONA 12:11 a.m. Two juveniles ening people with a knife. responses from residents and age of 28 after falling asleep at in anticipation of a 2005 trial DANE COUNTY, WI Town Board members ever the wheel driving home from that would never happen, as The Town of Verona will receive were seen walking along Upon arrival, the man turned sealed bids at the Town Hall, located since it was first brought up a Minneapolis on Interstate 90/94. Wu would hang himself in jail at 335 N. Nine Mound Road, Verona, WI County Hwy. PB after cur- away from the squad car year earlier. One petition against 53593 for the construction of Sunset few. When confronted, the and reached for his waist- Niederberger had led his team just before it was set to begin. Drive Chip Seal until May 2, 2014 at 10:00 it drew 700 signatures. to the state championship in Prosecutors claimed Wu had AM. All bids will be publicly opened and two said that they were walk- band with both hands. The read aloud at that time. The landfill was built anyway, 1982 and came within inches killed at least one of the men in The work for which bids are asked ing to Kwik Trip, and smelled homeless man was ordered opening in 1976, and has since includes Sunset Drive Grading and Chip of intoxicants. Both juveniles to put both hands in the air of an individual title that year. He connection with gambling debts Seal (approx. 4,600 L.F.) within the Town been covered. Atop it now sits an later established the Hometown in a case that drew national of Verona. admitted to drinking alcohol at gunpoint and was then The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may aeromodeling field. USA Days run, was president of attention and the work of the FBI. be examined at the offices of MSA Pro- and were cited for underage handcuffed. • The Town Board asked Dane the Wisconsin Track Club and • A controversial proposed fessional Services, Inc., Madison, Wis- drinking. 5:21 p.m. A 28-year-old consin; the Town of Verona; Wisconsin. County to change the name organized the annual mile race gravel pit along State Hwy. 69 Planholders list will be updated interac- man reported a strong smell tively on our web address at http://www. of either Hwy. PD or PB, cit- around Capitol Square. lost an appeal, sending it back msa-ps.com under Bidding. March 12 of alcohol on his children’s Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS ing confusion. Despite support Schneider’s girlfriend also to the Dane County Zoning and are available at www.questcdn.com. You 8:36 p.m. A 39-year-old mother during a child cus- from the county’s traffic police died in the accident. Natural Resources committee may download the digital plan docu- man on the 100 block of tody exchange in the Farm ments for $20 by inputting Quest eBid- department, the Verona Fire • Many town residents became and continuing its long limbo. Doc #3234448 on the website’s Project Prairie Heights Drive report- and Fleet parking lot. The Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. Department and the power util- upset to learn that their home The pit, which Payne and com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn. ed his juvenile daughter not 35-year-old woman was ity, the names remain the same. com for assistance in free membership assessments rose 20 percent Dolan and the Herfel family of registration, downloading, and working responding to his phone calls. located in the Super 8 Motel • A new Parents’ Advisory over the previous year. The town Verona had sought approval for with the digital project information. The mother of the girl was parking lot and arrested No proposal will be accepted unless Council for federally sponsored hadn’t done a reassessment in since 1998, did eventually open accompanied by a certified check or bid contacted, and it was dis- for her fifth OWI. She also special education students bond equal to at least 5% of the amount eight years. Even though that in and remains in operation. bid, payable to the OWNER as a guaran- covered that the girl was safe received a citation for Oper- began holding screenings and itself would not raise residents’ • The city approved final plans tee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder and that the mother had the ating after Revocation and will execute and file the proper contract workshops to determine what taxes, the town at the same time for a 57,500-square-foot sports and bond within 15 days after the award daughter’s phone number was booked into the Dane students could use help from the of the contract. The certified check or increased its levy by 18 percent facility called the MAC Sports bid bond will be returned to the bidder changed without informing County Jail. Title I program. to cover the cost of fixing roads. Center on Prairie Heights Drive. as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do the father. The program was part of a • Construction of new homes After going into bankruptcy, so, the certified check or bid bond shall -Kimberly Wethal decentralizing of special educa- be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated dropped sharply over the previ- it was sold and renamed the damages. March 13 tion. Previously, special edu- ous year, mainly due to a planned Verona Athletic Center. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the 9:34 a.m. A 62-year-old cation students were sent to slowdown because of limitations • Outspoken former village opening thereof. man on the 300 block of Lla- county schools to learn together, OWNER reserves the right to waive with the municipal sewerage president, alder and school any informalities or to reject any or all nos Street reported getting but new state guidelines recom- treatment. The city would get board member Burr Weiland bids. Published by the authority of the mended mixing them in with hooked up to the metropolitan died at 80. Town of Verona. other students. CONSULTING ENGINEER: sewerage district in 1995. • Eleven architectural firms MSA Professional Services, Inc. • The town and village boards • A space needs committee responded to the city’s request 2901 International Lane, Suite 300 Madison, WI 53704 began meeting to discuss pur- recommended building a fourth for bids for the new library. Kevin C. Lord, P.E., R.L.S. chasing county land for a joint (608) 242-7779 elementary school in Verona to The winner would eventually be Published: April 17 and 24, 2014 municipal building on Lincoln accommodate steady growth. Dimension IV. It opened in 2006. WNAXLP Street. The district’s three elementary • After more than a year of * * * First Brat oF the season sale The collaboration resulted schools were already 160 stu- changes, the city approved plans Notice in the building of the fire sta- dents over capacity and were for a public plaza at Hometown The City of Verona Plan Commis- Sponsored by sion will hold Public Hearings on Monday tion, but the idea of a combined expected to get an increase of Junction, featuring a veterans’ May 5, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, for the following planning Verona Area Active Adults space for police, fire, adminis- 200 or more students over the memorial, shelter and small and zoning matters: 1) Conditional Use Permit to allow tration and senior and youth next couple of years. park. for the construction of a 60-foot tall flag- facilities never came to fruition. The recommendation came • District 1 voters got a pri- pole for the Wisconsin Brewing Company to be located at 1079 American Way. The town eventually built its own over several other options, mary race between Jack Linder, 2) Conditional Use Permit for a pro- Friday, public works garage and office including remodeling, using Mac McGilvray and Clair Runger posed Indoor Commercial Entertainment land use, known as Orange Leaf Frozen on Nine Mound Road while the portable classrooms or starting for the seat of outgoing Ald. Bill Yogurt, to be located at 611 Hometown Circle, Suite #2. village kept leasing office space year-round school. Weigel, who would step down to 3) Conditional Use Permit amend- at Carnes until 1980, when the • Utility employees began become municipal judge for at ment to the Epic Systems Corporation April 25 “Group Development” to allow for the 2-year-old city built City Hall. installing eight light poles least a decade. construction of an underground parking structure to be located at 1979 Milky Way. • A 19-year-old Verona designed to illuminate Stampfl • The city and Verona Area 4) Zoning Map Amendment at 509 Bruce Street to rezone the property from woman was arrested as part of Field for night baseball games. Community Theater agreed on the current “Urban Commercial” zoning 11 am - 6 pm a massive drug raid and charged Wisconsin Power and Light a 30-year lease for land in the to the proposed “Urban Industrial” zon- ing district. with selling hashish to under- employee Dale Burgenske, Bruce Street industrial park. The 5) Conditional Use Permit to allow an Outdoor Storage land use to be lo- cover sheriff’s deputies. now the longtime manager of theater group built its new the- cated at 509 Bruce Street. the city’s Home Talent League ater later that year but is now Interested persons may comment Verona Senior Center on these planning and zoning matters 30 years ago team, was among the workers. looking for a place to build a during the public hearings at the May • The Common Council began Funding for the $69.500 project larger home. 5th Plan Commission meeting. The Plan 108 Paoli Street Commission will make recommendations discussing a study to revitalize came from $4,000 annual pay- • Several current and former for these matters, which will then be re- viewed by the Common Council for final the downtown area. ments by the Verona Athletic Post Office employees gathered decisions on Monday, May 12th. Contact Adam Sayre, Director of The four-phase plan, which Commission from the sales of to celebrate the retirement of Planning and Development, at 848-9941 would be devised by Ehlers and concessions and increased user Ken Behnke. Behnke had been for more information on these items or to Brat Combo Meal receive copies of the submittals. Associates, would start by deter- fees. present at a similar gathering Kami Scofield, (Includes Brat, Chips, Drink & Cookie) City Clerk mining tax impact of a downtown • Verona graduate Casey 33 years earlier, to celebrate the Published: April 17 and 24, 2014 tax-increment financing district FitzRandolph just missed retirement of postmaster Boyd WNAXLP $ on the school district and would qualifying for the Olympics in Gentz. * * * 5.00 cost nothing. The next two plans speedskating, placing fifth in • Army Reservist Eric LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that on Monday, would draw up maps, get public the men’s 500-meter skate. The Hochkammer, the son of current April 14, 2014 the City of Verona Common Council voted to approve Resolution Stop by for lunch input and file state forms for then 18-year-old had a bright mayor Jon Hochkammer, was R-14-012 Approving an Amendment to $10,000, and the fourth would future, though, eventually win- deployed to Iraq. the 2014 City of Verona Budget to Fund a Compensation Survey and Classification implement them. ning Olympic gold in 2002. • The Verona Fire Department Study with Springsted Incorporated. The or call 845-7471 Compensation Survey and Classification • The school board began • The Verona Area Chamber began using its new all-terrain Study is a multijurisdictional study with looking into adding a work- of Commerce erected a new vehicle. five neighboring communities participat- ing in the study. The study will cost an to pre-order your carryout study program after the local “Welcome to Verona” sign on • Stellar Rehabilitation opened amount not to exceed $14,875. Kami Scofield, City Clerk vocational education coordina- the corner of County M and its outpatient therapy center in Published: April 24, 2014 All proceeds benefit programming tor reported that the high youth Cross Country Road, bringing Prairie Oaks. WNAXLP at the Verona Senior Center UN346230 unemployment at the time was the total to four. – Jim Ferolie * * * ConnectVerona.com April 24, 2014 The Verona Press 17 Council: Doyle is new council president

Continued from page 1 Manley had filled for the Committees past six years, and Linder’s It started with Ald. Mac exit from the council in 2008 Council President: McGilvray (Dist. 1), who essentially led to Manley’s Elizabeth Doyle had frequently found him- exit from the commission that year, as Linder took the EMERALD INVESTMENTS Council Representative self at odds with the five new alders last year. commission seat he vacated. MINI SToRAgE to Plan Commission: Jack Hochkammer, who this Linder He declined to run for 5'x10' $27 Month council president after four April survived a spirited challenge at his position, 10'x10' $38 Month Citizen Representative years in the spot, and Ald. 10'x15' $48 Month Elizabeth Doyle (Dist. got no argument from the to Plan Commission: committee appointments he 10'x20' $58 Month Scott Manley 1) took his place with no made, which he said was 10'x25' $65 Month debate. At Cleary Building Corp. “Rather than start the year based on consideration of 190 S. Paoli St., Verona WI alders’ preferences, skills (608) 845-9700 Finance Committee with a split, I’d just as soon UN322547 McGilvray (Chair) remove myself,” McGilvray and the “least amount of dis- ruption possible.” Doyle said of the second-year alder who worked with him on Several changes were Linder the Public Works committee prompted by turnover, such the past year. “I can support as Public Safety and Welfare losing both Manley and Bare. Verona Public Works Committee Mrs. Doyle. I think it’s good Touchett (Chair) to have somebody new come However, the Public Works Diaz along and start training for committee changed signifi- cantly, with Ald. Heather McGilvray the position.” Ald. Dale Yurs continued Reekie giving way to the per- City-Wide the graciousness by nominat- son she had defeated in Dist. Public Safety & Welfare ing fellow Dist. 2 Ald. Jack 4 last year, incoming Ald. Committee Linder for the Plan Commis- Evan Touchett, and McGil- Yurs (Chair) sion representative spot he vray giving up the chair posi- Garage Sales Reekie had held for the past year, the tion to Touchett. Reekie and Touchett will Touchett one that had created such a stir last year. work together on Public Linder, who had served as Safety, joining second-year Personnel Committee an alder from 2006-2008, has holdover Yurs as chair. Yurs Saturday, May 10, 2014 Doyle (Chair) been a citizen member of the takes Manley’s spot on the Reekie commission ever since (and committee in charge of the Yurs two years prior), stepping new fire station, Linder Your garage sale ad will appear in the down early in his second take’s Manley’s spot on term. Finance, and Reekie takes Great Dane Shopping News on Wednesday, May 7th Senior Committee Bare’s seat on Personnel. Stiner (Chair) “In the same vein as Mr. and in the Verona Press on Thursday, May 8th. McGilvray, I had the privi- Earlier in the meeting, Diaz lege of sitting next to Mr. Hochkammer had made a McGilvray Linder for the past year on point about “effective meet- the commission,” Yurs said. ings” and explaining why he believes they should be for- $ Ad Hoc Public Safety “Stability on the Plan Com- mission and someone who’s mal and respectful. Though Only 18 Committee McGilvray really invested in it, as Mr. that mostly was the case last Linder has been for a number year, there had been some Includes 15 words. Additional words 40¢ each. Reekie of years, I think he should high-profile disagreements Yurs stay.” that devolved into personal Mayor Jon Hochkammer attacks. Deadline to advertise your garage sale is Community Development appointed Scott Manley to “We are doing the peo- Authority: fill Linder’s citizen spot on ple’s work,” he said. “When Friday, May 2nd at 12:00 Noon. Jack Linder the commission, essentially (the formality and respect) doesn’t happen, it can eas- Ethics Board: reversing the same trade the two had made in 2008. ily get out of hand.” Ads must be placed by fax, e-mail or in person. Dale Yurs Linder this year ran unop- posed for the council spot No phone calls. Fitch-Rona EMS Commission Dale Yurs FENCING Payment must be made at time ad is placed. Library Board Panels: 6’x8’-1x4” DE treated $28 or 6’x8’- Cedar Siding: 8” bevel $.64/lineal ft. Brad Stiner 1”x6” w/Custom milled back $30, $25/unit Steel Roo¿ ng & Siding: 38” width $1.39/ Round Cedar Fence Posts: $2.49 and up, lineal ft. and up lengths to 17’ OSB Sheathing: 3/4” thick T&G, cut offs Park Commission 32”x48” and larger $.30/sq ft. Reekie & Stiner Pickets: Cedar 1”x4”-6’ DE $.90 or 1”x6”-6’ DE treated $.99 Flooring: Pre¿ nished Brazilian Walnut (Tropical Fence boards: Full 1” thick rough sawn, IPE) 3’1/4” and 5’ @ $495/sq ft. and up. Also 133 Enterprise Drive, Verona • 845-9559 1”x6”-16’ pine or oak stocking #1 Southern Yellow Pine Dimension Lumber T&G Barn Boards: Full 1” thick, 12” width Fax: 845-9550 • E-mail: [email protected] $.95/lineal ft. Knotty Pine: 1”x8” T&G units $.49/linear ft 262-495-4453 ANICH LUMBER CO. PALMYRA, WI

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