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change Hometown Days patrons will notice is the changed time and day of the 5K. Now called “Hometown Hustle,” it’s been moved from Sunday morning to Friday night as a twilight run. Much of the festival will remain the same, other than the loss of helicopter rides, as the company that conducted the rides lost its lease for the aircrafts, Jordan said. Last year, the Chamber had dropped the Thursday night activities from its schedule. She told the Press last year that low attendance, combined with the cost of running the carnival on the first night, was causing the community fundraiser to just barely break even. Jordan said that the Chamber received mixed feedback last year after deciding to cancel Thursday night, so this year its marketing and promotions committee worked with vendors to brainstorm how it could reinvent Thursday night. Jordan said committee members came to the conclusion that they needed to
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Thursday nights are back for Hometown Days with a slightly different demographic in mind after a year off for the traditional first night of Verona’s summer festival. Rebranded as “Club HTD,” Thursday night’s activities include trivia, a live DJ and a laser light show, all geared for an age group that Verona Area Chamber of Jordan Commerce executive director Le Jordan said the festival was lacking in prior years: young adults older than 21 who don’t have families. “The more we got into this, the more excited we got about how this would be a completely different event that other festivals don’t have,” she said. One other significant Turn to Hometown/Page 16
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Fifth-grader Theodora Leuschen experiences a rain of colored powder while nearing the finish line during the Glacier Edge Elementary School’s color run on Wednesday, May 1.
Coated in many colors Glacier Edge Elementary School students left the school grounds on Wednesday, May 1, a little more colorful than when they arrived that morning. Staff held a color run for students, where children started the race by throwing colored powder in the air and finished with staff tossing cups of powder on them as they neared the finish.
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Verona Area school board members want to see more diversity data related to the three elementary school attendance boundary map
options before they make a decision. The full school board reviewed the options for the first time at a work session on the morning of Saturday, May 4. Board members had questions for consultants about how each boundary map would impact the achievement gap for students of color, where TwoWay Immersion students were located throughout the district and how boundary
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lines might change with the addition of a potential fifth elementary school in the next decade. None of the board members were vocally in favor or against any of the three plans during the meeting. They are expected to continue reviewing the maps at upcoming meetings, and have discussed holding public outreach meetings before making a decision. The three maps
forwarded to the board were selected by the Attendance Area Advisory Committee, a 29-person group made up of VASD parents and community members. Each one received more than 50 percent support at the AAAC’s last meeting on April 24. The district conducted two listening sessions in April before that meeting, where student diversity and
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Ve r o n a A r e a H i g h School students added a piece of their legacy to the new high school building that will open in fall 2020. A 350 pound, 14 foot long beam that will be installed in the orchestra room at the new high school was on display at the current one for students to sign throughout the week, with a special c e r e m o ny f o r t h e fi n a l class to sign it the afternoon of May 1. “It’s memories of the old high school going into the new high school,” said freshman Cesar Bonilla-Torres. He’s excited to be in the new school, and look at the beam “every day” and say, “I signed it.” “ I t ’s g o n n a b e s a f e r, better for education, better for students,” he said. “But it’s gonna be big, so it’s gonna be a little hard to get accustomed to.” Freshman Amaya Ledezma said she’s also happy to be moving to the new school, which she hopes will provide more opportunities for students. “It’s just cool knowing that now I am gonna be part of this beam in the new high school,” she said. School board members signed a much smaller section of the beam after their meeting on Saturday, May 4, before going out to tour the new high school campus.
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A group of students from Anthony Simonini’s history class was the last to sign the beam Wednesday, May 1, before it was moved to the new Verona Area High School Thursday, May 2. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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At right, Verona Area School Board vice president Meredith Stier Christensen signs a beam after a meeting on Saturday, May 4, that will be placed inside the infrastructure of the new high school. Photo by Kimberly Wethal
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A crash just before noon on Tuesday, May 7, shut down the off-ramp on Hwy. 18-151 to Hwy. PB. The collision was the result of a pick-up truck driver hitting a semi truck parked legally on the side of the road.
Man extracted from vehicle in collision sleeping in the cab at the time, was awoken from the collision. The pick-up truck driver had to be extricated from the vehicle due to the way his vehicle collided with the semi, Dresser said, but was alert and conscious upon police arrival. He was taken to UW Hospital for medical clearance. No citations were given, and no arrests were made,
Dresser said. “I’m just thankful that he was in a larger pickup truck that was able to absorb some of that impact,” he said. “That probably saved his life.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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realize these aspirations.” The center regularly hosted student recitals, area music groups and began a sensory friendly concert tailored to people on the autism spectrum a few years ago. The center originally opened at 115 S. Main St. as Music by Mickey, moved nearby to 271 S. Main St. in 2004 and moved to the North Edge Trail location in early 2011 after becoming a nonprofit and changing its name in 2006.
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Ve r o n a A r e a H i g h School dropped from the top 10 in the state in 2018 to 26th in 2019, according to a set of rankings released April 30. The school scored a 94.56 out of 100 on the U.S. News & World Reports’ scoring scale, which measures “six indicators of school quality” from the 2016-17 school year, according to a news release. Those indicators include college readiness, college curriculum
breadth, math and reading proficiency, math and reading performance, underserved student performance and graduation rates. Those measures are scored using state test data and advanced placement exam results. VAHS, which placed 9 3 8 t h n a t i o n a l l y, wa s among more than 500 schools ranked in Wisconsin. Area schools ranking higher included Middleton at 10th, Waunakee at 14th, Madison Memorial at 19th and Mount Horeb at 20th. VAHS outranked
Monona Grove at 32nd, Madison West at 34th and Sun Prairie at 37th. Cedarburg High topped the Wisconsin list, with Carmen High School of Science and Technology in Milwaukee and Kohler High completing the top three. N a t i o n a l l y, s c h o o l s from South Carolina, Maine, Arizona, Virginia and Tennessee made up the top five. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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A man was extricated from his pick-up truck just before noon on Tuesday on the off-ramp of Hwy. 18-151 to Hwy. PB. Lt. David Dresser told the Press on Tuesday afternoon that the driver had been impaired from having worked too many hours in a row when he left the roadway and hit a legally parked semi truck on the ramp. The semi truck driver, who was
The nonprofit Rhapsody Arts Center closed for good April 29 after 19 years in Verona. The center, 1031 N. Edge Trail, announced the closure in a Facebook post, with most comments lamenting the loss. Some also asked about refunds for programming or lessons they had already paid for, and the center commented it was providing students’ contact information to teachers to schedule future private lessons. “As the letter (to families) stated we will do our best to issue refunds as
we are able,” the comment stated. The center had recently advertised some new programming, including Spanish lessons. “The organization saw insurmountable challenges to its sustainability and experienced a decline in private music lesson enrollments as well as a shortage of qualified instructors in the area,” the board of directors wrote in a news release. “While many new and exciting initiatives and programs were underway to grow Rhapsody Arts Center for the future, the current expenses didn’t allow for Rhapsody to
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limate change is, without a doubt, one of the most dangerous crises that we as a civilization will face by the end of the 21st century. Sea levels will rise as the ice of the Arctic and Antarctic circles are melted, turning numerous coastal settlements, including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., into a real-life legend of Atlantis. As a consequence, millions will be displaced Kyle as their homes sink into the sea. Rising temperatures will cause vicious droughts both domestically and abroad, which will critically harm agriculture, transportation, and energy production. Tropical storms, such as hurricanes, will grow in strength and frequency, harming those unfortunate enough to be residing by regions susceptible to such extreme weather. I could keep going on about the effects of climate change, which will negatively affect each and every single one of us and harm the very pillars of our modern civilization to their cores, from agriculture to urban development. And yet, as a borderline apocalypse the likes of which mankind has never before seen approaches, it’s one that we can collectively prevent. We have collectively put it into motion, because our leadership, particularly in the United States, has done nothing. Donald Trump, the incumbent president, has not only refused to take action on climate change, but has flat-out denied the existence of humancaused climate change. This has become a disturbing trend, increasingly prominent amongst the conservative strain of American politics, who have asserted themselves in opposition to combating climate change. While many opponents to taking action against climate
change claim that climate change, or at least man-made climate change, is a hoax, I will not entertain this idea. The world does not need yet another article proving the existence of something we have been aware of since 1896; the world needs the people to demand action from our leaders, who are obligated to adhere to our interests due to the very nature of democracy itself. It’s not necessary to cite the research of over a century to debunk conspiracy theories while dancing around much bigger issues. Simply put, if you do not believe in man-made climate change, you are objectively wrong. Instead, I would like to explore the idea that by not acknowledging and combating climate change, our leadership is failing to live up to their duties as representatives of the American people. Almost three-quarters of Americans have been reported by statistics to believe in climate change, 56 percent of Americans claim that climate change will harm their families, 67 percent of Americans would support a carbon tax spent on restoring the environment, a majority of Americans would support a carbon tax spent on funding clean renewable energy, and 52 percent of Republicans, the party affiliated with the denial of climate change within our government, understand that climate change is real. So why is it that our elected political representatives, whose very job and responsibility is to represent our interests in our government, have chosen to not only be inactive in the face of a crisis that the majority of their constituents believe will harm their families, but deny the objectivity of climate change? They have chosen to reject our interests in favor of the interests of lobbyists who seek to crush climate change legislation. These lobbyists have chosen to do this because, unsurprisingly, they are the interests group of the nation’s most powerful fossil fuel corporations.
Though funneling wealth into the pockets of our government representatives, these lobbyists have censored the interests of the American people in favor of their own greed, and have destroyed the legislation that we, the people, need. This favoring of rich corporations, who care not for the betterment of our lives if it does not guarantee them even a single penny of profit, over the well-being of our civilization, is a betrayal of the interests of the American people and democracy itself. We cannot let this stand. The American people must elect representatives of their interests in the face of climate change; representatives who will take bold and immediate action. Fortunately, we are approaching a significant election in a little over a year, so now is the perfect time to demand that your representatives in government represent your interests. All representatives, 34 senators, and the Presidency itself are up for re-election in November 2020. We must elect politicians who pledge to combat climate change, just as the majority want, and if they betray these interests, we must ensure that they will not emerge victorious in their next election. If we are to have our interests represented in our government in the face of potentially the greatest disaster mankind has ever approached, we must take action now. Otherwise, we are guilty for the disaster that will not only hurt our grandchildren, not only hurt our children, but hurt us. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Joseph Kyle is a freshman at Verona Area High School.
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Glacier Edge Elementary School, 800 Kimball Lane, will host a celebration with food, music, soccer, dance lessons and classic cars from 12-3 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Community resources like YMCA and Centro Hispano will also be at the event to share their services with attendees. The schedule includes live music from noon to 1 p.m., a Mother’s Day card-creating station from noon to 2 p.m., face painting from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and dance lessons from 1-2 p.m. — Latin dance 1-1:30 p.m. and ballroom dance 1:30-2 p.m. The final half hour of the
The Newsie ensemble dances as they gear up for a day of selling newspapers during the Verona Area Community Theater’s production of “Newsies” on Thursday, April 25.
VACT receives Rabin Youth Arts award production. “The award for artistic achievement recognizes an individual or organization that has made a significant contribution in areas such as teaching, program development, leadership in youth performance, and/or presentation to youth audiences,” a release from VACT said. The award is named for WYSO’s founding conductor, Dr. Marvin Rabin. During his career, Rabin founded youth orchestra programs in Wisconsin, Massachusetts and Kentucky, according to WYSO’s website. WYSO also gives out a
philanthropic achievement award for people or organizations that provide monetary or in-kind support for youth arts programs. According to the VACT release, the theater group provides over 600 opportunities each year for youth to participate in different aspects of their productions. Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly.wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @kimberly_wethal.
Help maintain Verona history with work day at Davidson House VAHS meeting will On the Web include yard work at Find out more about the Verona Area Historical Society at historic home veronahistory.com
Road,” which comes off of Hwy. 69 heading south out of Verona, VAHS president Jesse Charles said. The road is immediately south of Riverside Drive and north of Locust Drive, on the west side of Hwy. 69. The home is believed t o h av e b e e n bu i l t b y early Verona settler Patrick Davidson around the 1850s, Charles wrote the Press in an email. Davidson also brought Verona its first horse-drawn threshing machine, as well as a love for performing
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For more than 150 years, Verona’s historic Davidson House has sat on the banks of the Sugar River. In that time, it’s certainly seen its share of yard work – and now people have a chance to both see the property and lend a hand themselves in keeping it maintained, at the Verona Area Historical Society’s work day at the house, set for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18. The house is at the end of a long driveway offic i a l l y k n ow n o n s o m e maps as “Oak Grove
Society is a partner in helping take care of the house, “one of the last of its kind in Verona,” What: Verona Area HisCharles wrote. torical Society Davidson During the work day, House work day volunteers will help cut When: 10 a.m. Saturday, back weeds, rake leaves May 18 and do other general yard Where: Oak Grove Road, maintenance tasks. Work Verona (off Highway 69) gloves and any general yard work/gardening tools Info: email saveveronaare recommended, as well history@gmail.com as long sleeves, pants and outdoor shoes. Parking is available on site. “If you don’t feel like Scottish music with neigh- g e t t i n g d i r t y, f e e l f r e e boring farmers at early to drop by just to see the community gatherings. house up close and ask The house and its sur- questions,” Charles wrote. r o u n d i n g p r o p e r t y wa s acquired by Dane CounEmail Unified Newspaty Parks in 2018, and the per Group reporter Scott Verona Area Historical De Laruelle at scott.
As part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal program, “fighters” were deployed throughout Wisconsin in the 1930s and early ‘40s. But those fighters aren’t the kind you think of when you think of mid-20th century wars – the fighters in Wisconsin were battling against environmental degradation. In author Jerry Apps’ book, “The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin: Nature’s Army at Work,” the CCC’s history and work is compiled for the first time. Apps will discuss and share portions of the book from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the library. Time will be reserved for the audience to ask questions, and books will be available for sale and signing. The CCC shaped the state’s forests and natural areas through planting trees, carving walking paths and fighting soil erosion. The book focuses on the “everyday life” of CCC
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Verona Area Community Theater has won an award for its artistic achievements. The theater company received the Rabin Youth Arts award for 2019 on April 27, given out by the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra. Each year, WYSO seeks nominations of groups involved in music, dance, theater or visual arts from across the state for its award. VACT had just completed its trio of children’s shows for grades K-8 earlier in April, and was given the award during its production of “Newsies,” the most recent high school-age
event will feature Loteria, a game similar to bingo. For information, email schultzjw@verona.k12. wi.us. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Music performance Bill and Bonnie Stevens will perform a variety of music from 12:301:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the senior center. The performance will include old country, folk and gospel music with a variety of instruments. For information, call 845-7471.
Case management The senior center will provide senior case management outreach from 1-2 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the library in Study Room 1. No appointment is necessary. Becky Losby and Julie Larson, case managers at the senior center, will answer questions and provide resources on Medicare, home care, housing assistance and financial resources. The event is free to the public. For information, call the senior center at 845-7471.
Chamber Mega Mixer The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Mega Mixer networking event from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way.
Chamber members can register liability waiver and provide proof of for the event by visiting the calendar age with an ID. page on the Chamber’s website at For information, call 845-7180. veronawi.com. For information, contact executive Real life library director Le Jordan or Molly Solie by The library will host “real life calling 845-5777. library” listening sessions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18. Birthday lunch Fellows from the Wisconsin AcadSeniors with birthdays or anni- emy for Sciences, Arts and Letters versaries in May will be celebrated will act as “living books,” creating Friday, May 17, at the senior center. the story from a real life person that Attendees are asked to reserve their attendees can “check out.” Multiple stories will be told spot by Monday, May 13. Shari Sarazin will perform at 12:30 throughout the day. p.m. with music played on her Celtic Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. harp. The lunch is free for those who For information, call 845-7180. have April birthdays or anniversaries. Wetlands presentation For all others, the cost is $5. For information, call 845-7471. Joy Zedler, author and professor emerita at the University of WisconNERF or Nothing sin-Madison, will present about how Adults are invited to the library for wetlands can be maintained and proan after-hours, indoor team-building tected from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, game session with NERF blasters May 21, at the library. Zedler will also discuss her new from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, May 17. Bring your own NERF blaster – children’s book, “Sandhill Crane Sibthey should be unmodified – because lings,” with sales of the book benefiting the Friends of the Verona Library. equipment to borrow is limited. For information, call 845-7180. Safety glasses and extra darts will be provided. Participants will need to sign a
Community calendar Thursday, May 9
• 4-5:30 p.m., Teen Dungeons and Dragons or tabletop games (grades 6-12), library, 845-7180
Friday, May 10
Library closed until noon • 10 a.m., Avoid being a victim of theft presentation with Verona police officer Ryan Adkins, senior center, 845-7471 • 12:30 p.m., Movie matinee: “Mr. Church,” senior center, 845-7471 • 6-9 p.m., Brat sale fundraiser for Verona Public Library at Live Music in the Backyard, Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 848-1079
Monday, May 13
• 1-2 p.m., Senior case management outreach with senior center staff, library, 845-7471 • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Meet author Jerry Apps – “The Civilian Conservation Corps in Wisconsin: Nature’s Army at Work,” library, 845-7180 • 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center, 845-6495
Wednesday, May 15
• 10 a.m. to noon, Getting started with Gmail (registration required), library, 845-7180 • 4-5 p.m., Minecraft club (grades 1-6, registration required), library, 845-7180
Thursday, May 16
• Noon to 5 p.m., American Red Cross blood drive, Holiday Inn • 12:30-1:30 p.m., Music with Bill and Bonnie Stevens, senior center, Express & Suites, 515 W. Verona Ave., redcrossblood.org 845-7471
• 4 p.m., Anime and manga club (grades 6-12), library, 845-7180 • 5-7 p.m., Verona Area Chamber of Commerce Mega Mixer, Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 845-5777 • 7:30-8:30 p.m., Verona Area Concert Band concert, Verona Area Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., jmbryhan@gmail.com
Friday, May 17
• 11:30 a.m., May birthday and anniversary lunch (RSVP by noon Monday, May 13), senior center, 845-7471 • 10-11 a.m., Computer Questions Plus: Publisher, senior center, 8457471 • 6-9 p.m., Live Music in the Backyard: The Blue Olives, Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 848-1079
All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 10:15 a.m.
Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m.
Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Revs. Loren and Linda Schumacher Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services.
The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m.
Redeemer Bible Fellowship 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 848-1836 redeemerbiblefellowship.org Pastor Dwight R. Wise Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship Resurrection Lutheran Church – WELS 6705 Wesner Rd., Verona (608) 848-4965 rlcverona.org Pastors Nathan Strutz and Andrew Ewings, and Assistant Pastor Jordan Uhlhorn Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. St. Christopher Catholic Parish St. Andrew Church 301 N. Main St., Verona St. William Church 1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli (608) 845-6613 stchristopherverona.com Fr. John Sasse, pastor Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William,
What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, May 9 7 a.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Back Pain at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Friday, May 10 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5:30 p.m. – 2017 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Saturday, May 11 8 a.m. – Plan Commission from 05-06-19 11 a.m. – Vintage Verona
Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
West Madison Bible Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona (608) 845-9518 www.wmbiblechurch.org Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 Pastor Brad Brookins Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli (608) 255-1278 paoliucc.com Pastor Rich Pleva Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
Service Sports 1 p.m. – 2017 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 05-06-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Sunday, May 12 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Plan Commission from 05-06-19 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Plan Commission from 05-06-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Monday, May 13 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2017 Wildcats
Football 7 p.m. – Common Council Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Tuesday, May 14 7 a.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center 10 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m.– Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Back Pain at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Wednesday, May 15 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 05-13-19 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center
11 p.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center Thursday, May 16 7 a.m. – Arbor Day at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bahama Bob at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Back Pain at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Joe Parisi at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10 NIV We are all called to serve God and our fellow man. This is perhaps the most fundamental moral principle. Even atheists and agnostics will admit that a life of devotion to oneself is devoid of meaning. To make our lives truly meaningful, we must devote ourselves to serving others. This can be done in a variety of ways, from the careers we choose, to simply being helpful and friendly to everyone we meet. Think of all the simple ways that we can serve and show our care for others, from opening doors, to helping someone carry a heavy load, and by being polite and courteous. We always have the opportunity to serve others through our families, and ironically, we can sometimes neglect to serve those who live under the same roof with us. Parents who cook, clean, and otherwise take care of their children are quite literally serving them, but so should children be serving their families when they do their chores. Some people have extraordinary gifts. They may be talented musicians, gifted athletes, or possess some specific talent. They can serve God and man by entertaining us or otherwise using their talent for the common good. Consider how best to use your talents to serve God and your fellow man. – Christopher Simon
Support groups • AA Meeting, senior center, Thursdays at 1 p.m. • Caregivers Support Group, senior center, first and third Tuesday, 10 a.m. • Healthy Lifestyles Group meeting, senior center, second Thursday from 10:30 a.m. • Parkinson’s Group, senior center, third Friday at 10 a.m.
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Verona Area School District board members and administrative staff got a behind-the-scenes look at the high school construction project on Saturday, May 4, after a morning school board meeting. Officials were given a ride around the campus, much of it muddy from the week of on-and-off rains, to see where the athletic fields would be constructed later this year and next. They
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Singleton to be next coach
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Verona hired Ed Singleton as its new boys basketball coach on Wednesday, May 1, athletic director Mark Kyrka said. Singleton replaces Jevin Budde, who was 16-30 in two seasons at Verona after taking over for longtime coach Alan Buss. In March, Kryka said Budde stepped down. Singleton served as a freshman coach at Madison La Follette last year and helped with the varsity program. Verona went 7-16 overall last season and 6-12 in the Big Eight for an eighthplace finish in the 10-team league. The Wildcats lost a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal 50-38 to Sun Prairie. The Cardinals advanced to the state tournament and finished as the runner-up. “We are excited to have Ed join our staff and look forward to many great things,” Kryka wrote in an email. “He is very excited to make a start at the varsity head coaching position.”
Volleyball
Armstrong commits to play at Penn MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Verona junior Jordan Armstrong announced on Twitter that she will attend the University of Pennsylvania for volleyball. As a setter Armstrong for the Wildcats, Armstrong helped Verona advance to the sectional for the second straight year. Waunakee topped Verona in three sets. She was selected as an honorable-mention all-conference selection on the Big Eight Conference last fall. Armstrong is excited to continue her volleyball career in the Ivy League after next season. She Tweeted, “So super excited to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Pennsylvania!! I would like to thank my teammates, coaches, family, and friends for their endless support that I have received throughout this journey!! Go Quakers”
Name: Nick West Grade: Freshman Sport: Baseball Position: Third base
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Verona’s Jackson Acker won the discus with a throw of 173 feet, 8 inches at the Spartan Invitational on Friday at Mansfield Stadium. With the throw, Acker broke former Verona standout Luke Sullivan’s sophomore school record (170-3).
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Acker sets sophomore mark, Verona wins Spartan Invitational MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Jackson Acker wasn’t born when former Verona standout Luke Sullivan set a sophomore discus record 27 years ago and later went on to win two national championships.
Acker can etch his name into the record book alongside some elite company after he unleashed a throw of 173 feet, 8 inches to smash Sullivan’s sophomore discus record by 3 feet, 5 inches on Friday, May 3, at the Spartan Invitational at Mansfield Stadium. The mark moved Acker to second-best in the state on the Wisconsin Track and Field Honor Roll. Sullivan was a threetime WIAA Division 1
state champion who went on to become a two-time national champion for the Wildcats. “It’s amazing,” Acker said. “It’s something I have been chasing. It makes it much better to know the person who held that record won nationals and went on to do great things.” Verona won four events to clip Stevens Point for the invite championship 103-101. Neenah took third (100). The Wildcats
snapped Stevens Point’s two-year run as champions. Senior Max Herkert won the pole vault (14-6) and took third in the high jump (6-0) en route to being named the most outstanding field event performer. “Conference is the only one we will attempt at winning,” coach Joff Pedretti said. “At regionals the goal isn’t to win. The goal is to qualify guys who can place at the state meet
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‘Cats bounce back to win at Portage Assistant sports editor
Verona senior Austin Gaby received a bad omen when he cracked his 4-iron on his second shot in a Big Eight Conference match at Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton last week. Verona suffered its first Big Eight Conference loss Wednesday, May 1, the same day Gaby cracked his 4-iron after splitting a double dual against Middleton and Madison Memorial. The Cardinals outdueled the Wildcats 301-321. The bad luck continued one day later as Verona shot a 332 to finish fifth in the Morgan Stanley Invitational at University Ridge. “I hit it on my second shot and it cracked on the face,” Gaby said. “I don’t think winning it was the expectation, but playing better than we did today was something we expected to do.”
Honorable mentions: Meghan Anderson (softball) tossed a no-hitter on Tuesday to lead the Wildcats to a win over Sun Prairie. Austin Gaby (boys golf) shot a 1-over-par 73 to win medalist honors on Saturday at the Stevens Point Invitational. Will Tennison (boys tennis) went 4-0 to win the championship at No. 1 singles in the Nicolet Invitational on Saturday. Olivia Rawson (girls soccer) had one goal in a 3-1 loss to Madison Memorial on Tuesday. Max Herkert (boys track) won the pole vault after clearing 14 feet, 6 inches and took third in the high jump (6-0) at the Sparatn Invitational on Friday. Selma Rudolph (girls track) had a hand in winning three events to help the Wildcats win the La Crosse Central Invitational on Thursday.
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A trio of golfers including junior Cale Rufenacht, senior Ryan Mirwald and Gaby took a bag of balls and went right to the driving range to work on chipping and fine-tuning their swings after their round. Gaby said he wanted to get more consistent hitting accurate shots. The Morgan Stanley Invitational was played on the same site as state at University Ridge. Gaby said it definitely helps to play University Ridge before state. “They have made some changes to bunkers and it’s good to see that,” he said. “We will see that and have a better understanding of what the course will do. It’s definitely an advantage.” Verona bounced back from two tough rounds to win the Portage Warrior Invitational on Friday, May 3, at the Portage Country Club. “I don’t know if we were
Bennin named Div. 1 WISCA swimmer of year for ‘18 MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
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Verona senior Austin Gaby tees off on No. 16 during the Morgan Stanley Invitational on Thursday at University Ridge. Gaby shot a 7-over-par 79.
pressing last week,” coach was a big win because it Jon Rebholz said. “We came during a long stretch just didn’t play well over- of consecutive days of golf, all. The Portage Invite win
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Ve r o n a A r e a / M o u n t Horeb senior Grace Bennin was named the Wisconsin Girls Division 1 Swimmer of the Year by the Wisconsin InterBennin scholastic Swim Coaches Association. Bennin, a University of Minnesota commit, was the state champion for the third straight year in the 100yard breaststroke and in the 200 individual medley in November at the University
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Tennison shines for Wildcats Verona one step MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Verona senior Will Tennison won four matches against top competition over the weekend to win the No. 1 singles title in Glendale Nicolet’s Sweet 16 Tournament on Saturday, May 4. The Wildcats then shut out Beloit Memorial in a Big Eight Conference dual on Tuesday, May 7.
Verona 7, Beloit 0 Verona swept every flight
on Tuesday to roll past Beloit Memorial 7-0 in a road dual. Kush Nagpal at No. 1 singles breezed by Beloit Memorial’s John Dimarris 6-0, 6-0. At No. 2 singles, Christopher Queoff rolled 6-0, 6-0. Logan Tordeur, who played at No. 3 singles, posted a 6-0, 7-5 win. At No. 4 singles, Joe Bakalars defeated his counterpart 6-1, 6-0. The Wildcats’ No. 1 doubles team of Evan Schmidt and Graham Meyer cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
At No. 2 doubles, Con- Xiong 6-0, 6-0. He then ner Dugan and Jacob Lotta cruised by Josh Guillermo rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 win. of Marquette University School 6-2, 6-1. Tennison Nicolet rolled by Nicolet’s Ben Te n n i s o n w o n f o u r Chester 6-2, 6-4 before the matches over the weekend, championship win over including a 6-3, 6-2 deci- Gold. Verona’s Kevin Fan finsion against Middleton’s Ryan Gold in the champi- ished third at No. 2 sinonship match of the Nicolet gles, and Middleton’s Jacob Mandelbrot beat Nagpal Sweet 16 Tournament. Verona finished fourth by default for third place in the 16-team field. Mil- at No. 3 singles. The Wildwaukee Marquette won the cats’ Queoff won at No. 4 singles. team title. Tennison breezed by SheTurn to Tennis/Page 11 boygan North’s Cha Lee
Baseball
Verona upsets No. 3-ranked Waunakee MARK NESBITT
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Verona senior catcher Brooks Brazeau waits for a throw at the plate in the first inning as a Janesville Craig runner dives in to score. The Wildcats lost to the Cougars 6-2.
Verona got some clucth hitting with runners in scoring position and used a four-run fifth inning to upset previously No. 1-ranked Waunakee 8-5 on Monday, May 6. “We got the timely hits we had been lacking,” coach Brad D’Orazio said. “I think it shows if we play well we canm be competitoive and play with anybody.” The Wildcats snapped an eight-game losing streak after splitting a doubleheader with Madison Memorial Thursday, May 2. The Wildcats (7-9 overall, 5-8 Big Eight) faced a
challenge on Saturday, May 4, against Janesville Craig, ranked third in the Division 1 Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association state poll. Verona lost a 6-2 to the Cougars, who leads the Big Eight at 11-0. Craig moved into second in the state rankings this week and Waunakee dropped to third. D’Orazio said the Wildcats’ pitching helped the team return to the win column. “The starting pitching has turned into our strong suit,” D’Orazio said. The Wildcats kept the momentum going and slugged their way to an 11-1 road win
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season Verona has defeated defending WIAA Division 1 state champion Sun Prairie. Senior Molly McChesney Verona senior Meghan Anderson tossed a no-hitter had two hits and junior Kasie and struck out seven to lead Keyes had one RBI. the Wildcats to a 2-0 win opver Sun Prairie on Tues- Verona 9, Craig 4 day, May 7, in a Big Eight Keyes and Alyssa Bostley Conference clash. each went 2-for-3 with two The Verona softball team doubles to lead the Wildcats moved one step closer to to a 9-4 win over Janesville winning a conference cham- Craig on Friday in Janesville. pionship after knocking off Verona scored twice in the Sun Prairie. bottom of the first inning and Verona (13-2 overall, 11-0 four more times in the third Big Eight) has a two-game on the way to the victory. lead on the Cardinals with Craig scored three runs in six games left this season. the top of the fifth, but the Wildcats responded with a Verona 2, pair of runs in the bottom of Sun Prairie 0 the inning and held off the Anderson was up to the Cougars from there. McChensey also went test in a pitchers’ duel posting a no-hitter to lead the 2-for-3 for the Wildcats. Anderson pitched a comWildcats over the Cardinals. It’s the second time this plete game to get the win. Assistant sports editor
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Late goals top ‘Cats MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Madison Memorial scored two second-half goals to hand the Verona girls soccer team a 3-1 loss. The Spartans led the Wildcats 1-0 at the half.
Junior Olivia Rawson scored on an assist by sophomore Kasye Gilboy at 46 minutes, X seconds to tie the game 1-1. The Sparatns answered with two goals. Verona freshman goalkeeper Elsa Queoff had six saves.
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and sectionals is the same thing.” Acker brought the crowd around the discus to a roar with his record-setting throw. He has used his power and strength to help him with his pivot turns and spring off his left leg. Acker said his goal this season is reaching 180-0. “That is definitely something that could get me placed at state,” he said. “Not that my current throws couldn’t. I feel like it’s a realistic goal.” Acker was throwing 140-0 earlier in the season and has now eclipsed 170 feet. “I’ve fine-tuned the little things and coaches have been able to help me a lot,” he said. “They have been able to help me with things I wouldn’t
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have even known to do. It has made a big difference.” Senior Jayden Joe-Wright won the 100 (11.24) and Acker took third (11.45). Joe-Wright was coming off a right hamstring injury that cost him about three weeks. “It was my first open 100 of the year,” Joe-Wright said. “It wasn’t my best time, but it felt good to come out and run coming back from an injury.” Joe-Wright said his goal is to break the school record and run a 10.75 by the state meet. The throwers’ 4x100 relay team of senior Ben Vandervest, senior Dylan Bourne, Michael Guy and Derek Argall finished first with a time of 50.21. The Wildcats had two of the top three in the high jump. Senior Jatavion Hawkins tied a personal-best by clearing 6-4 to match Racine Horlick senior Darin Folsom. Hawkins took second, losing out on a tiebreaker, and added a third-place finish in the long jump (20-5). “I just wanted to PR and have some more fun with more competition,” Hawkins said of the high jump. He had three attempts at 6-5 where his upper half of his body was over the bar, but he was clipping it with his knees and feet. “I need to drive my knee more,” he said. “I know what I need to work on.” Hawkins said when he first started he didn’t care for track much. He has had a
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Verona senior Jayden Joe-Wright won the 100-meter dash on Friday at the Spartan Invitational with a time of 11.24 seconds at Mansfield Stadium. breakthrough this season. “I love track, but there was always someone better than me,” Hawkins said. “I did always want to be the best.” Pedretti sees Hawkins continuing to improve. “J.T. has gone 6-4 two weeks in a row,” Pedretti said. “He’s looking really solid for what he can do at conference and beyond. I think he can qualify for state in the high jump if he keeps doing what he is doing. He’s ready for that next level.” The Wildcats’ 400 relay team of freshman Graham Stier, sophomore Javon Presley, senior Tim Soko and Acker took third (44.17).
Freshman Aidan Manning placed fourth in the 800 (2:02.87) and senior Mason Jordan finished fifth in the 400 (52.66). Senior Jason Ford took fifth in the 3,200 (9:54.33) and junior Nathan Neitzel was seventh (9:59.32). Bourne took fifth in the shot put (50-5) and Acker was sixth (50-3 1/2). Junior Shay Watson placed seventh in the triple jump (40-0 1/4). Freshman Brady Strohman finished seventh in the 110 high hurdles (17.35). The Wildcats’ 4x400 relay team of Drew Gonzales, Presley, Jordan and Soko finished fifth (3:37.17).
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Derek Burgense drove in three runs and David Lund had three hits on Sunday to power defending Home Talent League champion Verona to a 13-3 seven-inning win over Shullsburg/Benton. The Cavaliers scored t wo r u n s i n t h e fi r s t inning and led 4-2 after three innings. Verona put the game away with a three-run sixth to take an 8-3 lead. Verona’s Rob Capener had two hits and two
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Senior Selma Rudolph had a hand in winning three events to help Verona win the La Crosse Central Invitational on Thursday, May 2, on the road. The Wildcats dominated the field, racking up 134 points to win the 10-team invitational over runner-up Holmen (94). Rudolph won the long jump with a leap of 16 feet, 10 inches. She teamed with
Andrea Wheaton, Tamyia Smith and Skylar Duhr to take first in the 4x100-meter relay with a time of 51.04 seconds. In the 800 relay the Wildcats’ team of Lucy Washbusch, Wheaton, Smith and Rudolph won the race with a time of 1:49.44. Junior Rachel Witthuhn finished first in the discus (1145-10) and Smith won the 200 (27.19). Verona will compete in the Big Eight Conference meet on Firday at La Follette High School.
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What’s next Verona hosts Belleville at 1 p.m. on Sunday. RBIs. Ky l e N e l s o n a d d e d two hits to help his own cause. Nelson pitched 5 1/3 innings to get the win. He gave up two runs and struck out five. Justin Scanlon tossed 1 2/3 innings in relief. Ve r o n a h o s t s B e l leville at 1 p.m. on Sunday at Stampfl Field.
Golf: Gaby has won last two straight invitationals and because the guys executed the game plan very well at a course that asks golfers to play many different and challenging kinds of shots.” The Wildcats then shot a season-high 350 to take fifth at the Stevens Point Invitational on Saturday, May 4, at the Stevens Point Country Club. Ve r o n a c r u i s e d t o a 42-stroke victory over Janesville Parker on Tuesday., May 7, in a Big Eight dual against Janesville Parker.
exam. Rufenacht and sophomore Jake Rebholz were at prom. Verona sophomore Brock Prough carded an 86, one of his best rounds this season. Bryce Fornetti finished with a 95 and Andrew Aune carded a 96. “Brock had a nice comeback round at Stevens Point after he felt like he did not play well on Friday at Portage,” Rebholz said. “That’s a good sign to see a young player bounce-back like that. He hit the ball better and putted better at Stevens Point.”
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Verona had the top three golfers and outdueled the field to win the Portage Warrior Invitational on Friday. The Wildcats shot a 309 to edge Mount Horeb for the team title by one stroke. Gaby and Mirwald tied for medalist honors with each shooting Stevens Point invite a 3-over-par 74s. Rufenacht Gaby shot a 1-over-par 73 took third with a 4-over-par to win medalist honors on 75. Jake Rebholz rounded out Saturday at the Stevens Point the top four carding an 86. Invitational. Morgan Stanley Invite He tied Merrill’s Russell Rainy and wet conditions Dettmering with a 73, but was awarded medalist on a made it tough for Verona to read the greens on Thursday scorecard tiebreaker. “Austin is playing very in the Morgan Stanley Invitawell right now,” Jon Rebholz tional at University Ridge. Verona finished fifth with said. “He’s thinking through his rounds very well right a 332, just ahead of Oregon now and committing to his (334). Madison Edgewood and game plans at each venue.” Verona shot a 350 to take Middleton both shot a 310 fifth at the 10-team invite. to tie for first. The two teams DC Everest shot a 330 to played two playoff holes clip Stevens Point for the and the Cardinals edged the team title by one stroke. Mir- Crusaders for the team title. wald missed the tournament It snapped Edgewood’s twobecause he was taking an AP year run as champions of the Both Gaby and Mirwald shot a 4-over-par 76 to lead the Wildcats to a victory over Janesville Parker on Tuesday at Edelweiss Golf Course in New Glarus. Rufenacht carded a 78 and Jake Rebholz shot a 79.
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Verona junior Cale Rufenacht looks to sink a putt on No. 14 during the Morgan Stanley Invitational on Thursday. tournament. Waunakee took third (318) and Sun Prairie was fourth (329). Gaby took eighth after shooting a 7-over-par 79. Mirwald finished tied for 10th with a an 8-over-par 80. Gaby birdied No. 16, but wasn’t satisfied with his performance. “It was a struggle,” he said. “I was not hitting good shots.” Prough carded an 86 and Rufenacht shot an 87. E d g e w o o d ’s J a m e s
Gilmore shot a 1-over-par 73 to earn individual medalist.
Triple dual Gaby won medalist honors, shooting a 1-over-par 73 on Wednesday at the Pleasant View Golf Course in Middleton, but the Cardinals knocked off the Wildcats 301-321. Verona finished ahead of Madison Memorial (344). Both Rufenacht and Mirwald shot an 81. Prough carded an 87.
over La Follette on Tuesday, May 7, in Madison. It was the second time this season Verona has lost to Craig. “We hit the ball well,” D’Orazio said. “We had some defensive micuses that cost us. Against a team that good, you have to play error-free.” On Tuesday, May 7, the Wildcats knocked off or lost to Madison La Follette.
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West tossed three innings, gave up four runs and struck out two. Taylor went 2-for-3 with a triple. Verona senior pitcher Connor Grossnickle pitched four innings and gave up two runs. “That was his best outing this year,” D’Orazio said. D’Orazio said he’s hoping Grossnickle can get back to what he does best. “His strengths are keeping the ball low and changes speeds,” he said. “He pitches to contact.”
Verona pounded out 14 hits Memorial 7, and pounded La Follette 11-1 Verona 1 (8 inn.) on Tuesday. Senior Sam Pederson had Verona 5, Memorial 1 two hits and two RBIs. Senior Verona split a doubleheader Brooks Brazeau drove in against Madison Memorial on three runs. Both senior Regan Klaw- Thursday at Stampfl Field. Klawiter pitched 7 1/3 iter and sophomore James innings in game one and gave Rae had two hits. up one run and struck out 11, Verona 8, Waunakee 5 and the teams entered extra Freshman Nick West had innings tied at 1. The Spartans a two-run single and senior had a six-run eighth inning to Reganm Klawiter had a two- seal the victory. The Wildcats run double in the fifth inning committed three errors in the on Monday to lift Verona to game. Memorial’s Dryden Schaean 8-5 win over Waunakee. Rae crushed a home run. fer had two RBIs. Memorial Sophomore Ryan Taylor had pitcher Kole Kerkhoff limited two hits and West finished Verona to two hits and one run. with two RBIs. In the second game of the Joe Ducharme pitched four innings and gave up two twinbill, Rae went 2-for-3 to runms to get the win. He lead the Wildcats to a 5-1 win struck out one and walked over the Spartans. Brazeau also went 2-for-3 two. for the Wildcats, which rallied Janesville Craig 6, from a one-run deficit with a three-run fourth. Ducharme Verona 2 drove in two runs. Michael The Wildcats had six hits, Fischer had a bunt single to but couldn’t pull off a late ral- drive in a run in the fourth. ly and lost to Big Eight leader Ducharme then delivered a Janesville Craig 6-2 on Satur- two-out single. day at Stampfl Field. Sophomore pitcher Jacob The Cougars (13-1, 11-0 Kisting pitched five innings, Big Eight) jumped out to a gave up one run and struck 3-1 lead after three innings. out seven.
Swim: Senior will attend University of Minnesota Continued from page 9 of Wisconsin’s Natatorium. She broke former teammate and University of Wisconsin swimmer Beata Nelson’s three-year-old school record to take gold in the 200 IM with a time of 1 minute, 59.93 seconds. Bennin helped the
Wildcats take fourth at state as a team. She closed her career with eight state titles. She helped the Wildcats’ 200 medley relay win a gold medal and the 200 freestyle relay to a second-place finish at state. The swimmer of the year award is voted on by Division 1 coaches.
Tennis: Wildcats dominate singles to roll by Beloit Memorial Queoff finished the tournament 4-0. He defeated Nicolet’s Grant Winston 6-1, 6-0 and beat Middleton’s Kieran Gopal 6-3, 6-0. Queoff beat Madison Memorial’s Srihari Gopalan 6-4, 6-3. He also pulled out a three-set victory over Whitefish Bay’s Jonathan Lukas 7-5, 4-6, 10-6. Fan went 3-1 in the tournament. He cruised past Kenosha Tremper’s Michael States 6-0, 6-0 and outlasted Brookfield Central’s Griffin Wagg 6-4, 6-4. Fan defeated Whitefish Bay’s Matthew Conta 6-3, 7-6 (5).
At No. 3 singles, Nagpal went 2-2. He rolled by Waukesha South’s Ryan Robb 6-0, 6-0 and then defeated Neenah’s Nathan Gehrke 6-1, 6-1. The lone win for the Wildcats’ No. 1 doubles team of Jacob Lotta and Graham Meyer came against Oshkosh North’s Josiah Miller and Logan Forseth 6-3, 7-6. The Wildcats’ No. 2 and No. 3 doubles teams finished 2-2. At No. 2 doubles, Evan Schmidt and Conner Dugan finished 2-2. The Verona duo defeated University School’s Andrew Bechthold and Conner Gourlay 6-4, 7-5. Schmidt and Dugan
then beat Waukesha South’s Ty l e r R o o b a n d J a m e s Levan 6-3, 3-6, 12-10. Michael Happel and Supanich Brady at No. 3 doubles pulled out a threeset victory over Sheboygan
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Boundary: Member concerned about impacts on achievement gap with boundary changes Continued from page 1 neighborhood unity topped the list of boundary criteria that mattered to VASD families in attendance. Consultant Mark Roffers went over each option for board members during the two-and-a-half-hour meeting, explaining each plan’s potential impacts on diversity, building capacity and transportation costs. The remaining options are: • A1, which is generally similar to today’s maps and mostly unifies the Verona Road-area neighborhoods; • D1, which would have Sugar Creek and Country View partner, with one serving grades K-2 and the other 3-5 and keeps the Two Way Immersion program housed entirely at SC and Glacier Edge, but increases busing costs by 20 percent; • E, also generally similar to today’s maps, but it purposely sends Country View over capacity in anticipation of building another elementary school before 2025, which would require a referendum. Each of the boundary options are similar in diversity percentages for students of color and socioeconomic status. Whichever option is chosen, the boundary changes will go into effect for the 2020-21 academic year when the new Verona Area High School opens. Badger Ridge Middle School will shift south to occupy the current high school building, and Sugar Creek Elementary School will move a mile to the north to the BRMS building. Board member Kristina Navarro-Haffner said the district should be cautious about trying to solve the district’s equity prob- Navarro-Haffner lems through boundary shifts. Navarro-Haffner said she was worried that if children were moved around in the district to try to close equity gaps, it might have an adverse effect on their academic performance. As Navarro-Haffner attended AAAC meetings, she said she noticed some
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Verona Area School District parents discuss the attendance area boundary criteria the school board created last year Tuesday, April 9, at the first outreach meeting on the topic, which was geared toward Spanish-speaking families. committee members saw the boundary process as a way they could help solve equity issues. “My question as a board member is, ‘Wait, is this the right mechanism for solving this?’” she said. “Is the right solution to move kids around, or is the right solution really to move resources around? … Looking at the whole school district, it seems to be much more effective to move the resources and not disrupt the kids.”
More maps Board members asked for some of the new information to be presented overlaid on a map to help make it clear how it matches up with boundary proposals. Navarro-Haffner asked Roffers to map out which students who are academically behind their peers would be moving under new attendance boundaries.
“How would we, through this process, try our best to not disrupt the kids who already comprise those kids in the achievement gap?” she said. “We recognize that every transition and every disruption may work against us in terms of closing that gap.” She also emphasized that the solution to equity problems might be reallocating district resources to sites with students who have a higher level of need, such as Count r y Vi ew Elementary School, which has one-fourth o f VA S D children who are in “trans i t i o n ” a n d Gorrell without a permanent home, a statistic superintendent Dean Gorrell noted during the meeting. The district plans to shift its funding models to an
equity-based system, in which schools will receive funding for programming a n d s t a ffi n g b a s e d o n the needs of the students attending, rather than just looking at the number of students. Roffers pointed out during the work session that the boundary maps are not good indicators of where children in rental households will attend school – under some options, students could move across the street or a few blocks away, only to find themselves in a different elementary school.
B o a r d m e m b e r To m Duerst also asked Roffers to map where students who participate in the TwoWay Immersion program are located throughout the district. The request was driven by Duerst’s curiosity about whether diversity was being satisfied at a classroom level for students, and how much of the diversity at Glacier Edge was driven by the TwoWay Immersion program.
Future development Maintaining diversity will get harder if a fifth elementary school is brought
online, Roffers told the board. If approved in a future referendum in the coming years, the school could be built on the former Herfel property, south of the Hwy. 18-151 bypass in the Town of Verona, that the district purchased after a successful 2015 referendum. It also could be built somewhere to the north of the existing schools, where the next block of growth is anticipated. With much of the new housing growth happening in “affluent” neighborhoods, and not much in the way of low- and moderate-income housing in the city’s plans, Roffers said it would be hard to achieve equal levels of diversity, especially in socioeconomic terms, in a new school unless the housing patterns see “significant” change. Board member Meredith Stier Christensen said t h e g r ow t h Stier Christensen patterns are a “function of our district” that the board is going to have to deal with in the future. She expressed concern that the district would eventually end up breaking up some of the northern neighborhoods of Fitchburg, where a larger percentage of students of color and low socioeconomic status live, in order to achieve a balance of diversity at a fifth elementary. “That’s where I’m concerned that we’re putting all of the pressure on a neighborhood that’s already isolated,” she said. Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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Joan Stuesser
J o a n M a r i e ( Wo l f ) Stuesser peacefully bid farewell to her loved ones on April 29, 2019, leaving her family with a brilliant legacy of love and commitment. Joan was born in Richfield WI on Feb. 24, 1931,
Dorothy Faber
Dorothy Faber
Dorothy Marie Faber, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2019. She was born on March 1, 1925, in Marinette to Minerva (Utke) and Warren Hubert. After graduating from Marinette High School in 1942, she worked at the Marinette Eagle Star and was active in the local J u n i o r Wo m e n ’s C l u b. One of the club’s wartime projects was corresponding with service men that were overseas, and Dorothy wrote every week to over two dozen of them. She married Edward John Faber on Dec. 29, 1947, and they enjoyed over 67 years together. Her beloved husband passed away at the age of 90, on Jan. 13, 2015. They have six
Helen Warriner
Helen Warriner
Helen M. (Wakeman) Warriner of Verona, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was born in Richland Center on Nov. 11, 1919, the daughter of Leo and Ethel Wakeman. Her family moved to S p a r t a o n e y e a r l a t e r, where she grew up and met Harry Warriner, her husband of 57 years. They moved to Madison in 1948. Helen worked for the Madison Board of Education for 22 years. She moved to Verona in 1999. She was
to William and Eva Wolf. Growing up in the same small town, Joan and Glen (Putt) knew each other as children and married in 1951. Together they raised eight children, instilling in them their values of respect for all people and the planet, giving back to one’s community, and always holding family number one. Glen preceded Joan in death in October of 2016 after 65 years of marriage. Although petite, Joan was lovingly called “Big Mama” – especially by her husband and sons-in-law. She was, in fact, a force to be reckoned with – a tidy whirl of carefully prioritized activity. Quietly meticulous, Joan created efficient, organized stability for her large family. Her
home was always a warm and welcoming sanctuary, at various times including extended family who needed temporary lodging. Atsuko, an exchange student from Japan, joined the crew for a year as well. Joan loved nothing better than to watch her own babies grow, then to meet their babies, and finally her great-grandbabies. The home she created remained a hub of family activity and gatherings long into her final years. Joan was accomplished in all things that brought beauty and order – from household organization to child-rearing, from sewing and quilting to gardening, and so much more. She happily shared these skills with others as a 4-H
sewing leader, and as a highly respected quilt ing instructor. She helped shape many of the quilters, old and young, in our community. Sharing her husband’s love of the outdoors, Joan created and tended beautiful flower gardens in her backyard, often sending bulbs and seeds home with family and friends. Bird feeders at their Verona home were always wellstocked, and the birds happily identified for the benefit of visitors. Joan continued to revel in the sights, smells and sounds of this, her final Wisconsin spring, while knowing she would soon join her beloved husband in eternal life. Joan is survived by her children, Linda, Laurie,
children, Michael (Lynn) of Essex Junction, Vermont, Timothy (Leanne) of New Glarus, John (Lori) of Middleton, David of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, Anne Marie (Jeffrey) Hyland of Verona, and son-in-law John Bloodgood. Grandchildren include Elizabeth and Nicholas Faber; Matthew and Jessica Bloodgood; Rebecca, Andrew, Eliot and T.J. Faber; Lindsay, Allison and Sarah Faber; Eva and Erik Faber; and Cole, Ryan and Michael Hyland. Great grandchildren include Vincent and Sierra Marselle, Jordan and Maya Faber, Evan and Sophie Faber, Phoebe and Owen Rogers, Sophia and Wesson Faber, Isabella and Oliver Faber, and Madelyn and Benjamin Bloodgood. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Bloodgood of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; siblings, Robert, John “Jack”, and Noralee Paeske; and nephew, Robert. Following their marriage, Dorothy and Ed lived in Mercer, Neillsville, Superior, Marinette and finally settled in Verona in 1962. One of her great joys in life, besides raising six children, was assisting the nuns who were living and
teaching at St. Andrew’s Parochial School. When the school closed, her attention turned to the annual bazaar and other church activities. After they moved to Verona, one of her first activities was participating in the local Newcomers Club. Then it was several bridge clubs, American Legion Auxiliary and one of her favorites The Lunch Bunch. As the years went by, she became active in the Red Hats and enjoyed their monthly meetings until Alzheimer’s disease began to slow her down. After working, and living the “American Dream,” Dorothy and Ed spent twenty winters in their retirement home near the Rio Grande River in Alamo, Texas. They loved to travel and visited 37 foreign countries and all 50 states. But some of her happiest days were spent at their cottage on Hidden Springs Lake near Neshkoro. One of the family highlights was their frequent family reunions at various locations and annual Christmas celebrations in the family home. Her renditions of “The Night Before Christmas,” with all the grandbabies at her feet, will be sadly missed. Her family was the center of her life and each one had a special
place in her heart. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 301 North Main St., with Rev. John Sasse presiding. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of the Mass at the church. Burial at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. A special thanks to the caring and kind staff at Noel Manor and Heartland Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor her memory with a gift to your favorite charity. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www. ryanfuneralservice.com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Verona Chapel 220 Enterprise Drive 845-6625
a member of the Masonic Orders of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile and ASBA. Throughout the years Helen loved playing Bridge, Euchre, and other card games, as well as Wii bowling. She was a wonderful mother and could be found along with Harry, supporting their daughters in all their endeavors. Helen is survived by her three daughters, Sharon (Lynn) Marquardt of Verona, Linda (Bob) Wentzel of Las Vegas and Madison, and Patricia Moore, of Verona; seven grandchildren, Scott (Julie) Marquardt, Wendy (Kevin) McKnight, Matthew (Madeleine) Wentzel, Kara ( H u m p h r ey ) M e s eg u e r, Brian (Mellisa Wiedenfeld) Wentzel, Shawn Moore and Michael Moore; 14 great-grandchildren; sisterin-law, Dorothy Warriner of Beloit; and many nieces and nephews. S h e wa s p r e c e d e d i n
death by her husband, Harry; parents; sisters, Leona (Richard) Roman and Doris (Lyle) Brogley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Warriner, and sister-in-law, Doris (Clyde) Deno. A private service for immediate family was held prior to her public Celebration of life at Sugar River United Methodist Church, 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona, at noon Monday, May 6, 2019. Visitation was held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. The family would like to thank the staff of the memory care unit of Four Winds Manor and to Agrace HospiceCare for their compassionate care of Helen. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care 2950 Chapel Valley Rd. 442-5002
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Lisa, Anne, Bill, Betsy, Karen and Mary and their spouses Glen Tung, Tom Prehn, Steve Sailing, Bill Tredinnick, Sharon Stuesser, Kevin Scallon, Rich Cornwell and Joe Hamel. Joan and Glen’s many grandchildren and great-grandchildren all share a special bond with the grandma/great-grandma who lovingly created a quilt for each of them. During her last weeks, knowing that she would soon be on her way, she repeatedly and firmly instructed her family to “take care of each other and those babies” in her absence. We, her survivors, are honored to have called her Mom, Big Mama, Grandma, Great-Grandma,
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sister, auntie, neighbor and friend. We will forever cherish the times spent in her loving company as we strive to carry forward in the spirit in which she lived. A private memorial service will be held for family at a later date. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Memorials in Joan’s name may be made to Olbrich Gardens or a non-profit charity of your choice. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Verona Chapel 220 Enterprise Drive 845-6625
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Legals OFFICIAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS CTH PD RECONSTRUCTION, 2016-123 WOODS ROAD TO CTH M CITY OF VERONA, WI OWNER: Notice is hereby given by the City of Verona, Wisconsin that it will receive Sealed Bids for the Project ID CTH PD Reconstruction, 2016-123 Woods Road to CTH M. PROJECT: The major work consists of the following items: Approximately 17,330 lineal feet of curb and gutter, 200 square yards milling asphalt, 12,330 tons of HMA pavement, Type MT, 130 square yards of concrete driveway, 600 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 15,255 lineal feet of 4” wide pavement markings, 2,517 lineal feet of 8” wide pavement markings, miscellaneous epoxy pavement markings, permanent signing, trees, shrubs, lighting, razing dwellings, and survey. There will be additional work which is not part of the bid portion of the contract. This work includes grading, storm sewer, culvert pipes, select crushed material, base aggregates, erosion control, restoration, landscaping, traffic control, sawcutting, removals, and survey. This non-bid work will be performed by local forces. The prime contractor for Contract A (non-bid) will dictate schedule and mobilizations of contractors in Contract B (bid). PRE BID MEETING: Potential bidders are encouraged to attend a pre bid meeting at 10:30 a.m., Local Time on the 8th day of May 2019 in the Council Chambers located at 111 Lincoln Street, Verona, Wisconsin TIME AND PLACE OF BID OPENING: Sealed Bids will be received until 10:30 a.m., Local Time on the 22nd day of May 2019 in the office of the Director of Public Works, 410 Investment Court, Verona, Wisconsin. After the official Bid closing time, the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. BIDS: All Bids shall be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “CTH PD Reconstruction, 2016-123 Woods Road to CTH M”. The name and address of the bidder shall be clearly identified on the outside of the envelope. BIDDING DOCUMENTS: The Bidding Documents are on file for review at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Verona, Wisconsin, and the offices of AECOM, 1350 Deming Way, Suite 100, Middleton, WI 53562. Copies of the Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com. Bidders may download the digital Plan Documents for $20.00 non-refundable payment by inputting Quest Project #6304648 on the website’s project search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. No paper plan documents will be provided. LEGAL PROVISIONS: The Contract letting shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, 66.0901, 66.0903, and 779.15 of the Wisconsin Statutes. BID SECURITY: A bid bond or certified check, payable to the City of Verona, in the amount of not less than 5% or more than 10% of the Bid shall accompany each Bid as a guarantee that if the Bid is accepted, the bidder will execute the contract and furnish 100% performance and payment bonds within 10 days after notice of award of the contract by the City.
WAGE SCALE: Prevailing hourly wage rates are not required as Part of Wisconsin Act 55. CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR shall pay competitive wages for each classification of employee engaged in the work. BID REJECTION: The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous to the City’s best interest. BID WITHDRAWAL: All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for a period of 60 days after the time and date set for the opening thereof. Published by authority of the City of Verona, Wisconsin Luke Diaz, Mayor Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: May 2 and 9, 2019 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT LA CROSSE COUNTY SUE A. REDENBAUGH CRAIG A REDENBAUGH 1506 Island Street La Crosse, WI 54603 Plaintiffs and ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Registered Agent: James Loiacono 2800 S Taylor Drive Sheboygan, WI 53081-8470 Involuntary Plaintiff Case No.: 19-CV-106 Case Code: 30101 v. MICHAEL ZIEHR 1902 Hawks Ridge Drive, Apt 106 Verona, WI 53593 And SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL COMPANY 2401 S. Memorial Drive Appleton, WI 54915 Defendants. SUMMONS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as a defendant: You are hereby notified that the plaintiffs named above have filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. The Complaint, which is attached, states the nature and basis of the legal action. Within 45 days of receiving this Summons, you must respond with a written answer, as that term is used in Chapter 802 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the Complaint. The Court may reject or disregard an Answer that does not follow the requirements of the statutes. The Answer must be sent or delivered to the Court whose address is Clerk of Circuit Court, La Crosse County Courthouse and LEC, 333 Vine Street, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, and to FITZPATRICK, SKEMP & ASSOCIATES, LLC, plaintiffs’ attorneys whose address is 123 Seventh Street South, P.O. Box 519, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-0519. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not provide a proper Answer within 45 days, the Court may grant judgment against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Complaint and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Complaint. A judgment
may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future and may be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. Dated this 4th day of March, 2019. FITZPATRICK, SKEMP & ASSOCIATES, LLC s/ William G. Skemp William G Skemp State Bar No. (01001538) ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS 123 South Seventh Street PO Box 519 La Crosse, WI 54602-0519 (608) 784-4370 Bill@fitzpatrickskemp.com Published: May 2, 9 and 16, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF MEETING TO ADJOURN BOARD OF REVIEW TO A LATER DATE Town of Verona, Dane County Board of Review will meet on the 7th day of June, 2019 at 8:00 AM. At the Town of Verona Community Room, 7669 County Highway PD, Verona for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s. 70.47(1) of the Wis. Stats. Due to the fact the assessment roll is not completed at this time, it is anticipated that the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 1st day of August, 2019 at 6:00 PM. Notice is hereby given this 3rd day of May, 2019 by: John Wright Town of Verona Clerk/Treasurer *** TOWN OF VERONA BOARD OF REVIEW MEET TO ADJOURN AGENDA FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019, 8:00 AM TOWN OF VERONA COMMUNITY ROOM 7669 COUNTY HIGHWAY PD, VERONA, WI 53593-1035 1. Roll Call 2. Election of Chair 3. Call to Order 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Election of Alternate Board of Review Member 6. Discussion with Possible Action to Adopt a Policy Regarding the Procedure for Sworn Telephone Testimony and Sworn Written Testimony 7. Discussion with Possible Action to Adopt a Policy Regarding the Procedure for Waiver of Board of Review Hearing Requests 8. Adjourn Until a Minimum of 15 days after Open Book; the Date of the Board of Review is Expected to be August 1, 2019 If anyone having a qualifying disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act needs an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations to access these meetings, please contact the Town of Verona Clerk @ 608-845-7187 or jwright@town. verona.wi.us. Please do so at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that proper arrangements can be made. Mark Geller, Town Chair, Town of Verona Posted: May 3, 2019 Published: May 9, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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POLICE REPORTS that their family cat had fallen into a storm drain on the 300 block of Wynnwood Drive, and ran further into the pipes. Police attempted to help the family retrieve the cat but were unsuccessful.
March 26 5:17 a.m. A man reported hearing someone knock on his walls all night and that someone entered his apartment, stealing two of his knives, when he went to Kwik Trip. Police recommended the man search his apartment for the missing items, and to contact officers if he still couldn’t find them. 6:24 p.m. A woman on the 1000 block of Acker Lane reported seeing footprints on her hardwood floor that did not belong to her. The woman advised that nothing had been stolen and that she was following up with her rental company to see if maintenance work had been done while she was gone. 8:43 p.m. A woman on the 700 block of Gatsby Glen reported hearing noises in the upstairs of her home that sounded like footsteps. The woman said she was March 25 the only one home at the time and 10:13 p.m. A person reported left the residence after hearing the
footsteps. Nothing suspicious was to provide his name and address to found. officers, and was verbally abusive to them. March 28 8:20 a.m. A man on the 800 6:23 p.m. A manager at Pasqual’s block of Tamarack Way reported an Cantina reported a disturbance after attempted vehicle theft. The man a 21-year-old woman was caught told officers that minutes earlier, an trying to serve her 19-year-old individual had taken the keys out of friend alcohol. Both women left the his vehicle and entered his garage, restaurant after they were told the but did not take the vehicle. police were called. 12:13 p.m. An anonymous individual reported a group of protesMarch 29 tors at St. Andrew Church who were 4:38 p.m. A Noel Manor resident being “offensive” with signs stating reported someone entering into their beliefs about marriage. Upon his unlocked apartment during the arrival, police informed one of the morning hours looking for the keys individuals about the complaint. to his safe. No suspects were iden- Officers told the man that they had tified. the right to protest, but suggested 6:13 p.m. A man was stopped that the group remain courteous to and issued a warning for a defective others. front light after a woman reported him for tailgating her from the Vil- April 1 lage of Oregon to the City of Vero1:35 p.m. A 50-year-old Fitchna. The man denied tailgating the burg woman was cited for drivwoman. ing with a suspended license and non-registration of auto after she March 30 was stopped for her license plates 12:13 a.m. Police transported a not matching the vehicle descripman to a rehabilitation center after tion. he was found intoxicated and stumbling into traffic multiple times on April 2 North Main Street. The man refused 11:48 a.m. A man reported he
received a scam call from an individual who claimed to be from the Verona Police Department, and was using its number to offer him a lower interest rate on his credit card. 8:08 p.m. Officers spotted a stolen vehicle from the City of Fitchburg and pursued the suspects, but ended it after the driver went back to Fitchburg. April 4 5:46 p.m. Police received an anonymous report of a man who smoked weed in Anytime Fitness bathroom for 10 minutes and left without working out. Officers were unable to locate the man. April 5 1:11 p.m. An officer spoke with a concerned parent about the newly installed “No U-turn” sign on North Main Street by Badger Ridge Middle School. Police explained to the woman that it has always been illegal to do a U-turn at the intersection and the city had it installed for educational and safety purposes. – Kimberly Wethal
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Sports Editor Unified Newspaper Group is looking to fill our sports editor position for the first time in more than 15 years. We are seeking a dynamic, energetic sports journalist who can lead the evolution of our sports coverage to match modern readers’ needs. It will take someone who knows how to produce and coach good writing and photography and will enjoy getting to know people in four different suburban communities. There is some room to tailor the job to fit your particular strengths, but it will involve some of everything – reporting, designing pages, community outreach, social media, planning and organization, as well as supervising and collaborating with our assistant sports editor. If you have a missing piece in your resume, don’t worry, we’re all about teaching, with top-notch mentoring on every aspect of the newspaper operation. Our newspapers cover five high schools, so the ability to manage your time wisely, make community contacts to secure submitted information and learn quickly is essential. Much of the work is evenings and weekends. Unified Newspaper Group prints three award-winning hyperlocal weekly news publications in Stoughton, Oregon and Verona and one monthly newspaper in Fitchburg, along with a quarterly regional magazine, and we have a culture and a staff structure you won’t find anywhere else. Constant learning and collaboration is our focus, from our interns to our editors, and good people stick around. We look for real journalists who like telling stories through words, photos and design. Experience with photography, InDesign and managing websites and social media is important, but none are as important as being able to own our coverage, adapt it to our readers’ needs and defend it to parents and grandparents who are highly invested in their kids. Photo equipment and a laptop are provided. We stay on top of technology here. The job is salaried, with health, dental, vision and paid vacations. The company is part of Woodward Community Media, a division of Woodward Communications Inc., an employee-owned company based in Dubuque, Iowa. Apply online by May 15, 2019 and include a cover letter, your best reporting work and any design or photography samples you have.
To learn more about this opportunity, submit your application and resume today at www.wcinet.com/careers Woodward Communications, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCI maintains a tobacco-free campus.
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March 24 2:06 a.m. A 29-year-old Madison man was arrested for his second OWI offense after driving at “unreasonable speeds” on Cross Country Road. He was booked at the Dane County Jail after a brief police chase and was cited for felony fleeing and eluding, operating after suspension and possession of paraphernalia. 2:54 a.m. A 27-year-old Madison man was arrested for stealing a car from the parking lot of The Draft House Bar. The key fob was left inside the vehicle at the time of the theft. Police found the man at a residence on the 7800 block of Clinton Road in Windsor, where he was intoxicated and taken to the Dane County Jail on a felony charge of operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. 1:56 p.m. A 42-year-old Fitchburg man was arrested for his third OWI offense after a report of a reckless driver in The Draft House Bar’s parking lot. Police found him at Fifth Quarter, and a search of his vehicle yielded heroin and drug paraphernalia.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE. Were looking for an experienced Associate for our warehouse facility in Verona, Wisconsin. The Associate will process orders by pulling materials, packing boxes, placing orders in the proper area, and complete additional tasks assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor. 2-5 years of warehouse experience preferred; ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment is a plus. Salary starts at $12-15 per hour based on experience. Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to jobs@ AttainmentCompany.com.#
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Pets POMERANIAN-TERRIER cross puppies, $150 each. 608-723-7525 or 608-778-3830. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 8356677.
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STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM 2 unit building. Parking for 1 car per unit in back lot. No Pets. Rent $750. Available now. 608-332-6013.
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900
LAWN MOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025
Antiques BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin. COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall!” Customer Appreciation Week 20% off May 6-12 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10X10=$65-month 10x15=$75-month 10x20=$85-month 10x25=$95-month 12x30=$120-month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088
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THE Verona Press CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.
FOR SALE: Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls, fertility and performance tested, will hold until needed. Owego Stock Farm. 608-543-3778. FOR SALE: Yearling Shorthorn bull. Hi View Shorthorns, Inc. Doug Raisbeck. Call 608-778-7565 or 608723-7294.
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ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 608-877-9388
REGISTERED BLACK Angus Bulls. Kuhle Angus, Hazel Green. 563-5420803.
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PLANT SALE. 205 Paoli St., Verona. May 9-11 & May 16-18. Thursday 1-6pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Perennials, hostas, grasses, peonies, iris, pond daylillies, prairie, etc. Home grown.
Wanted WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton 608-884-3114
Rentals GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month,includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
RENT SKID LOADERSMINI-EXCAVATOR STELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger,landscape rake, concrete bucket,pallet forks, trencher, rock hound,broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Verona Press unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 8356677.
VERONA DRIVERS WANTED Full/Part Time Positions Available
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Saris is an innovative bicycling accessory manufacturer in Fitchburg dedicated to keeping manufacturing here in the states. We are growing and looking for candidates that produce ‘Wow!’ work, have integrity, energize and inspire, attack problems, communicate, excel in a team environment, are leaders, innovators, and like to have FUN! We work in the cycling industry after all! Saris offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. Currently, we have the following openings: • 1st shift MIG Welder • 1st shift Maintenance Technician • 2nd shift CNC Operator • 2nd shift CNC Machinist • 2nd shift Press Operator • 2nd shift Welding Operator • 2nd shift Assemblers Apply in person, email or mail your resumé to: Saris Attn.: HR 5352 Verona Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711 employment@saris.com
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SKI EQUIPMENT SALES DELIVERY SERVICE We are now accepting applications for full- time and parttime positions working in our Belleville warehouse during the summer and selling ski equipment in our Madison store during the winter. This is an entry level position which involves loading and unloading trucks, assembling furniture and helping out on deliveries. We are looking for a reliable, self-motivated person who has a good driving record and has some downhill skiing experience. Chalet is a fun place to work with good advancement opportunities. Chalet is locally owned with a long-standing reputation for quality merchandise and good customer service. We offer a generous base salary along with incentive pay and other great benefits like free skiing at local hills. Apply in person at: Chalet Ski & Patio5252 Verona RoadMadison, WI 53711608-2738263
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Continued from page 1 try something different. “ We w o u l d l i k e f o r Hometown Days to be an event where there’s something for everyone,” she said. “During that brainstorming, we thought, ‘What about making it a 21-and-up event … something where we attracted a little bit different of a demographic, a younger crowd that was maybe in between wanting to hear the oldies like my age group and enjoyed the carnival but didn’t have families yet. “We talked to a lot of younger people,” Jordan added. As the committee talked to people, it repeatedly got responses suggesting trivia, a DJ and a light show. T h e c a r n iva l w i l l b e open on Thursday night, Jordan said, but the Chamber negotiated with the entertainment company to allow five food trucks on the premises, something it isn’t allowed to have during the rest of the festival per their contract. Jordan said she hopes the move of the 5K from Sunday morning to Friday night creates “another layer of excitement.” A runner herself, she said that people who enjoy races are often looking for any excuse to do a run, and it’s an added bonus if it benefits a good cause. Like in past years, the
Verona Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Le Jordan said she hopes the proceeds raised from Thursday night alone will be enough to fund Verona Area High School’s Special Olympics Unified Champion program. Unified Champion schools have programming that unites students with and without intellectual disabilities together as members of one sports team. According to the Special
Olympics website, the goal of the program is to increase social inclusivity and reducing stereotypes for students with disabilities. “We feel like with this one evening, this is going to be a huge benefit and asset to the high school,” Jordan said. Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
Welcoming Fitchburg with ‘open arms’ With the loss of Fitchburg Days this year, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Le Jordan wants Fitchburg residents to feel welcome at Hometown Days. “It’s always sad when a surrounding community has something that doesn’t happen,” she said. “We’ll be making sure we make sure that those people who are disappointed that their festival is gone know that Verona is here with open arms.” Fitchburg Days has had a tumultuous few years, as organizer Jay Allen has sparred with the city’s
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Ryan and Sarah Nechvatal swing their daughter Zoe, 3, between them as they enter the Hometown Days carnival on Friday, June 1, 2018. Hometown Hustle 5K will s t i l l b e n e fi t t h e VA H S boys’ cross country team, Jordan said. The race will start at 7 p.m. Friday, beginning on the Military State Trail in between the festival grounds and the Verona Ice Arena. “Basically we’re just moving it from Sunday to Friday, and trying to build into a much bigger race
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that every year we raise more and more funds for the cross country booste r s ,” s h e s a i d . “ We ’r e hoping that racers from all over the surrounding areas will come and run
it, because it’s kind of a unique concept to do this at one of these festivals, and then bringing them into town will show them what Verona has to offer.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
e l e c t e d o ffi c i a l s ove r sound and alcohol permits since 2015. This year, the city’s Public Safety Committee denied the sound permit request. After Allen was denied the sound permit, he told alders at an April meeting not to approve the liquor p e r m i t , a n d t h a t t h ey “won’t have this issue to deal with ever again.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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Therapy dogs provide support from hospitals to universities program soon spread to the residence halls and then throughout the rest of campus. Every year, the appearance of therapy animals at UW-Madison signals the end of the semester, a time when student anxiety levels are high with final exams and projects. This year’s therapy dog visits include the Natatorium Gymnasium and the UW School of Engineering, according to the Dogs on Call website, but College Library remains one of the most popular destinations for the canines. “It’s probably our biggest university event,” Smith said.
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Dog doctor Hospital visits represent some of the most important work for therapy dogs. Stoughton Hospital, particularly its medical surgery floor and geriatric psychiatry ward, receives routine visits from therapy animals. A L a b r a d o r r e t r i eve r from Wisconsin-based nonprofit Dogs on Call Inc. and a golden retriever and a goldendoodle from the American Kennel Club’s
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Merrlyn Schofield’s therapy dog Bitsie visits with Carol Damson at the Oregon Area Senior Center on April 22. Canine Good Citizen Pro- psychiatry ward, Dahlia gram appear often, geriatric changed the mood of each psychiatry activity director room she entered. Tail wagJennifer Erb said, but the ging uncontrollably, Dahlia most interesting of the hos- wandered from patient to pital visitors may be a sev- patient, leaving each person en-year-old black lab mix with a smile. Even hospital staff took named Dahlia. About once a week, Dahl- breaks from clerical work ia pays a visit to Stoughton to the witness the therapy dog in action. Hospital. Dr. Amy Connell, a memThough Connell must ber of the hospital’s geri- volunteer outside of her atric psychiatry team, said regular psychiatry work to she adopted Dahlia from make these visits, she maina rescue when she was tained Dahlia’s presence is around six months old. a “helpful tool in conjuncDahlia “has always had tion with other therapies a very calm and sweet tem- and treatments.” “ S h e h a s p r ov i d e d a perament,” Connell wrote in an email, and after find- calming and comforting ing an interest in animal-as- effect during times of pain, sisted therapy last year, she agitation, anxiety or confulooked into becoming a sion,” Connell said. therapy team with Dahlia. She trained and certified Sit, stay, study Dahlia through Pet PartCanine-assisted therapy ners in December and start- has proven to be a successed bringing her around the ful remedy for the pressures From right, Regan Gernetzke, 7, reads “Dennis the Menace and Ruff” to Zombie, a therapy dog of Dogs on Call, who is hospital. of student loans, impending “The most memorable due dates and final exams sitting next to his handler Karen Smith at the Fitchburg Public Library on April 16. and special moments for on college campuses. me are very simple, such A t t h e U n ive r s i t y o f as seeing a big smile cross Wisconsin-Madison, ther- appeared on campus at inside,” Dogs on Call anisomeone’s face when they apy dogs began visiting U W ’s C o l l eg e L i b r a r y mal handler Karen Smith pet Dahlia or even see her for stress relief in 2009, in Helen C. White Hall said. “I think we brought as many as 12 or 15 dogs to walk in the room,” Connell according to the Wisconsin through Dogs on Call. “We started with just a Helen C. White.” said. Alumni Association webcouple dogs outside and The canines resonated During a recent visit site. to the hospital’s geriatric Therapy animals first then we had a couple more such with students that the
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Therapy dogs possess an ability to listen attentively, an ideal trait for helping kids practice their reading skills. Once a month, the Fitchburg Public Library brings in therapy dogs from Dogs on Call for children to read for. In the library’s storytime room, kids have the opportunity to recite short stories to dogs that sit patiently next to them. Originally a single-dog event, high demand for the library activity led to the addition of a second therapy dog. Both dogs feature four 20 minute sign-up slots, Smith said. All Dogs on Call animals at Fitchburg Public Library events are certified reading dogs, with more recently trained canines certified through the Pet Partners Read With Me program. Before Read With Me was introduced in September 2016, Dogs On Call certified its dogs through the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program of Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Many of Dogs on Call’s older therapy animals retain this certification. The R.E.A.D. program was the “first comprehensive literacy program built around the appeal of reading to dogs” when it began
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Throughout Dane County, the sight of a therapy dog takes on different meanings for different people. For attendees of the Oregon Area Senior Center, they are visitors, while at the Fitchburg Public Library, they are opportunities for teaching literacy skills. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the canines are a reprieve from college stressors, while at Stoughton Hospital, they make patients’ and doctors’ days a little brighter. With the founding of the first therapy dog organization in 1976, Therapy Dogs International, people around the world have reaped the health benefits of animal-assisted therapy from the presence of man’s best friend. Therapy dogs have been found to bring improvements to cardiovascular, psychological and cognitive health, according to research observations of the American Heart Association, the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services and the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Diseases & Other Dementias. In 1990, the Delta Society, now known as Pet Partners, introduced the first therapy animal certification, which became the foundation of animal-assisted therapy training, according to the Pet Partners website. Dog handlers now use certifications of Pet Partners or similar programs to bring the comfort of therapy dogs across Dane County.
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Millie Owner’s names: Debi Peterson Residence: Verona Pet’s name: Millie Pet’s age: 1 1/2 years old What kind of pet? Dog How long have you had your pet? Six months What makes your pet special? Millie is a rescue dog from Texas. She is the sweetest dog even though some think she’s vicious because of her underbite and growl. Funny or cute story? Millie goes to a doggy daycare home where her boyfriend, Bucky, lives. They are inseparable and she’s even done sleepovers.
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Young in dog years Helping all ages, senior center stops fill the itineraries of therapy dogs. As part of its adult day program, the Oregon Area Senior Center welcomes a therapy dog every Monday and Wednesday.
“The participants love to pet and interact with the dogs,” senior center assistant director Anne Stone wrote in an email. Therapy dog Bitsie, a shih tzu Yorkshire terrier mix, energized a group of seniors during a recent morning visit to the center. This was the first senior visit of the day for Bitsie and her handler Merrlyn Schoville, with a nursing home up next.
“The old people enjoy seeing an animal,” Schoville said, making note of Bitsie’s friendly temperament. The visits are not just for the seniors, either. “They like to see (Bitsie) and she likes them,” Schoville said. “She likes to be scratched and they like to scratch her.”
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joy that comes from bringing animals into a home, it doesn’t come without hardships. “Not all the animals that I’ve taken in have been house-broken – that is definitely a challenge,” Hart said. “Another thing is if the foster has a much higher energy level and need for exercise than is ideal for our home – obviously I’m going to do extra things to make sure that dog is healthy and happy … but that can be really time-consuming.” Often, DCHS sees “foster fails” with their volunteers, DeGroot said, where an animal placed in the care of a foster family doesn’t come back because they can’t bear to give them up. “It’s hard not to fall in love,” she said. “It’s a lot of hard work and dedication on their part, opening up their homes, bringing in this animal who needs extra care and attention ... they’re bringing them into their families and their lives.” Hart said it’s “always really difficult” to give up her foster animals. “One of the things that I keep is all of those memories,” she said. “I have pictures of all of those animals, and a lot of those adoptive families allow me to follow them on Facebook, so that just makes it super rewarding.”
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Pet talk: Feral kittens can make ‘purr’ fect pets to help you to decide the most appropriate action to take, which is often trapping the mom and the kittens so that the mom can be spayed and the kittens socialized and placed in homes.” A properly socialized kitten is exposed to humans and other species, such as dogs, between the ages of 2 to 7 weeks, Arroyo said. Once they are weaned from their mother, at around 4 to 6 weeks, kittens can socialize even more in a foster home or their permanent home. “Socialization is basically what it sounds like—you want to expose the kitten to experiences you would like it to be comfortable with as an adult, such as gentle handling and petting,” Arroyo said. Socialization is beneficial because it gives kittens a better chance at finding a loving home that can provide veterinary care, which can help significantly increase the kitten’s lifespan, Arroyo said. Since adult feral cats prefer to live out their life in the wild, the mother feral cat will typically be re-released after she is spayed and her kittens are weaned. “This allows her to live out her life where she is happiest, but keeps her from
Feral cats may look cute and cuddly, but they are a lot different than a typical house cat. While feral cats are considered wild animals and prefer to live their lives outdoors, their kittens can be rescued from the streets and put into loving homes. Feral cats have never been socialized to humans. In fact, feral cats are generally afraid of people and may even run away if approached, according to Megan Arroyo, a veterinary student at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Because feral cats live their entire lives independent from humans, they might not be spayed or neutered by a veterinarian. This can lead to an overpopulation of feral cats, as well as kittens being born in unsafe areas. However, local animal shelters, veterinarians, and other programs may be able to help prevent the overpopulation of feral cats by giving kittens born to feral cats a good home. “If you find a potentially feral cat with a litter of kittens, one of the best places to start is by contacting your local animal shelter or animal control,” Arroyo said. “They should be able
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Improving your pet’s allergy symptoms organization is generally unable to help with. “It’s very, very difficult for us to accommodate,” she said. “We do not know exactly what breeds of dogs or cats are coming in.” That makes it impossible to “guarantee anything” for people looking for a new allergy friendly pet. DeGroot stressed they encourage people to come in and talk about their allergies and that the society tries to refer them to possible answers. Among those are breed-specific rescues, she said, which can give people
more certainty about what they’re bringing home and how they will react. The DCHS website also encourages people with pets to “understand your pet allergies,” including potential outside causes for the allergy. “For example, you may assume that you are allergic to your beloved dog, only to find out through an allergy test that you’re actually allergic to a specific tree pollen that got on his fur during a walk together, and that’s actually what’s bothering you,” the website states.
Strategies for pet pain management One of the most difficult parts of being a pet owner is knowing how to best care for pets that are in pain. As pets age, it is important to make sure they are living each day happy and painfree. Animals with illnesses or injuries often try to hide their pain, so pet owners should always watch for any changes in their pets’ behavior. If you suspect your pet is hurting, the first thing you should do is to take it to a veterinarian, who can determine the best plan for pain management. There are many options for managing pain, both long-term and short-term, that can help keep pets feeling good, despite health problems. Dr. Daniel Eckman, a veterinarian at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, has advice for pet owners when working with a veterinarian to choose the best pain management approach for their pet. “The best strategy for pain management in pets is to identify the source, type, and severity of pain present,” he said. “This will allow you to tailor an individual plan for the pet.” Eckman said he tends t o d eve l o p m u l t i m o d a l approaches, in which he
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creating an allergy free zone in the home, use HEPA air cleaners, bathe a pet weekly, look at other potential allergy causes and try treatments like immunotherapy. According to the ACAAI website, there are no hypoallergenic cats or dogs – even those breeds that “have a reputation” as hypoallergenic like poodles and Portuguese water dogs. “A t r u l y a l l e rg y - f r e e breed does not exist,” the website states. “A 2011 study compared dust samples from homes with dog breeds reported to be
hypoallergenic and those of homes with other dogs. The levels of dog allergen in homes with “hypoallergenic” dogs did not differ from the levels in homes with other breeds. If the symptoms are too much, the AAFA has another suggestion. “Another option is to choose pets that do not have fur or feathers,” the AAFA website states. “Fish, snakes or turtles are some choices.” - Scott Girard
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For pets dealing with long-term pain management, such as from chronic diseases, Eckman says there are many options that may help. “As the pain persists or worsens over time, more layers of medications or types of treatments may be needed to continue to address the pain,” he explained. He said opiate medications are not typically recommended for long-term therapy, as they can cause negative side effects. However, they can be used for short periods of time if pain flares up above normal levels. Although it may be heartbreaking to see a pet in pain, it is important to not give up hope. There are many options for reducing or even eliminating pain, and a veterinarian can help you find the best option for your pet’s unique needs.
Allergy symptoms can show up in a variety of ways, including sneezing, a runny or stuffy nose, coughing, shortness of breath, itchy eyes or a skin rash, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) website. They most often are a reaction to pet dander that pets leave around the home. As long as the allergy isn’t life threatening – the DCHS website suggests going to a doctor to find out – there are five other steps to take that could help with “miserable” symptoms:
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Up to 30 percent of people in the United States are allergic to dogs or cats, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s website. That can mean plenty of pet owners visiting the Dane County Humane Society (DCHS) to drop off a new family pet after discovering they have an allergy. DCHS public relations coordinator Marissa DeGroot said that happens “fairly often,” and they also get people who come in to ask if they have allergy friendly dogs or cats to bring back home – something the
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View all of our animals and detailed descriptions at Giveshelter.org DCHS Main Shelter • 5132 Voges Rd., Madison, WI 53718 • 838-0413 *Some animals may have already been adopted by the time of print.
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Iris 41177066 Female, Californian Rabbit Location: Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Fitchburg 133 Enterprise Dr., Verona 845-9559 • unifiednewsgroup.com
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Cress Funeral Home
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Gibson 41326066 Male American Pit Bull Terrier Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Sandy 41365978 Female, Retriever Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Twix 41141608 Female, Rex Rabbit Mix Location: Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Fitchburg Conant Automotive
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Brindle 41114461 Female, Gerbil Location: Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Fitchburg Miller & Sons Supermarket 210 S. Main St., Verona 845-6478
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Charlie 41212598 Male, Coonhound Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Marshall 41366015 Male, Retriever Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
The Sow’s Ear
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Boris 41282456 Male, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Smudge 41141606 Female, Rex Rabbit Mix Location: Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Fitchburg
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The Sow’s Ear
Conant Automotive
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Princessa 41237435 Female, Hound Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Carlos 41365947 Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Xander 41159580 Male, Retriever Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Templeton 41304675 Male, Rat Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Sunny 41215316 Rory 41240780 (Bonded to Joy) Female, Pit Bull Terrier Male, Havanese Mix Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Rockweiler Insulation Inc.
Unified Newspaper Group
Unwin Chiropractic
102 N. Franklin Street, Verona 608-848-1800
210 S. Main St., Verona 845-6478
Gemma 41301163 Female, Domestic Shorthair Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Scooter 41274387 Male, Pit Bull Terrier Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter Cress Funeral Home
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Miller & Sons Supermarket
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Freitag Realty, Inc. & Freitag Builders, Inc. 501 S. Nine Mounds Rd., Verona 608-845-7630
24) Gina 41254382 (Bonded with Rosie) Female, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter Conant Automotive
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Verona Boarding Services, Inc. 655 Half Mile Rd., Verona 608-848-3647
Lula 41366003 Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Sir Scuffles 41299489 Male, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Mr. Bob, Lemon, Snowball 41217897, 41217906, 41217914 (Bonded Trio), Female, Budgie Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Verona Boarding Services, Inc. 655 Half Mile Rd., Verona 608-848-3647
Willow 41177072 Male, Holland Lop Rabbit Location: Mounds Pet Food Warehouse - Fitchburg
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Piper 30399534 Female, Siberian Husky Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Dusty Rose 41170368 Female, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Carson 41159611 Male, Retriever Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Verona Area Chamber of Commerce
Joy 41215322 (Bonded to Sunny) Female, Corgi Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Lucy 41158953 Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter Happy Buddha Dog Training
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210 S. Main St., Verona 845-6478
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Verona Hometown Pharmacy
Miller & Sons Supermarket
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Samantha, Carrie 41292350, 41292353 (Bonded Pair), Female, Dove Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Hughes Flooring
407 E. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-6403
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Jackson Pollock 41366018 Male, Pointer Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Expo 41363305 Male, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Bubba 40711886 Male, Retriever Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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1621 E. Main St., Stoughton 873-8112
5th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill 161 Horizon Dr., Verona 608-845-9690 ~ 5thQuarter.biz
Turbo 41283025 Female, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Thrift Store
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Chalet Veterinary Clinic
Enzo 41105160 Male, Basenji Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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Charlie 41057669 Male, Domestic Shorthair Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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These pets are sponsored by the following businesses:
Rosie 41254384 (Bonded with Gina) Female, Domestic Medium Hair Location: DCHS Main Shelter
Nea 41365991 Female, Boxer Mix Location: DCHS Main Shelter
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