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Breeja Landsman, 4, creates bubbles during Music on Main on Friday, June 14, at Hometown Junction Park.

Music on Main begins The first Music on Main of the summer season was held on Friday, June 14, with the Beth Kille Band headlining the show. Attendees brought along food and their lawn chairs to listen to Kille and her guitarist Michael Tilly perform her written works. – Kimberly Wethal

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Verona Area School District elementary schools will remain kindergarten through fifth grade after the attendance boundaries change for the 2020-21 school year. School board members agreed Tuesday night that Option D1, which would have had Sugar Creek and Country View partner with one housing grades K-2 and the other 3-5, was not feasible. That leaves two options for debate this summer, known as A1 and E. Discussion is expected to continue Tuesday. The concerns were mostly about transportation costs, but some board members echoed staff concerns about changes in programming that would be required with such a shift. “It doesn’t feel like we’re making a choice based on academic achievement for students,” said board member Amy Almond. “That’s kind of where the hiccup comes

What’s next The board will continue to discuss and refine Options A1 and E at its Tuesday, June 25, meeting. for me.” Administrators estimated it would cost an extra $385,000 for busing with the split grades plan – roughly equal to five fulltime staff members. “If you told any site that you were suddenly giving them five extra FTE, I’m pretty sure that would make a pretty big dent,” said Kristina Navarro-Haffner. The remaining two options are both generally similar to current maps. Option A1 would mostly unify the Verona Road-area neighborhoods and move about 20 percent of K-5, non-Two Way Immersion and non-charter students. Option E would move fewer students, about 11.3 percent of K-5, non-TWI and non-charter students, but would more purposefully

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2019 VAHS grad gives belated recognition for volunteer work SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

When Gabby Johnson graduated from Verona Area High School in 2015, the only cord she and her classmates could wear with their gowns was gold, for academic achievement. During her time on student council, Johnson had worked to change that, helping institute a new silver cord for volunteer hours. It was too late for her own class, but she was happy to

be able to help create the opportunity to future students, Johnson recalled to the Press earlier this month. “We recognized that there were people who maybe weren’t being recognized for their hard work,” she told the Press. “The real focus was ... on giving students an opportunity to earn a cord that didn’t have to do with academics.” Four years later, her younger sister Claire was among those students walking across the Epic stage June 9

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with a silver cord draped around her neck. That cord matched the one she had given her older sister a day earlier – four years behind schedule, but still meaningful – at her graduation party. “I didn’t expect the cord today, but it does mean a lot to have a recognition of something that I put work into,” Gabby said after receiving the surprise. To earn the cord, VAHS graduates

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Country View Elementary School first grader Carson Noll, center, helps move a parachute up and down to toss all of the balls off it at the school’s Field Day Friday, June 7.

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New Century School student Will Zweifel tries to create a giant bubble during the school’s Field Day Tuesday, June 11.

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The opening date for Fireman’s Park has been shifted by a few days. The park and its upgrades are expected to be open Friday, June 21. The date for opening had been tentatively set for Wednesday, June 19. KSW Construction anticipated being done with the majority of construction at the park by June 19, Dave Walker, director of parks, told the Press. The city has a walk-through of the park scheduled for Thursday, June 20, with opening set for the next day. “It’s getting to crunch time,” he said. “It’s moving along, but also somewhat weather dependent.” The splash pad is completed, Walker said, and astroturf was scheduled to be placed under the playground on Wednesday. There will still be projects scheduled for completion throughout the month of July, Walker said.

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Parking lots around Verona will be full this weekend, as the American Family Insurance Championship golf tournament takes place at University Ridge, in the Town of Verona. The tournament will once

again use shuttles from parking lots in the city to take spectators and volunteers to the course, with no parking at all on the course site this year. Parking is free at Verona Area High School and Badger Ridge Middle School lots on all three days, and the Epic parking lots will also be open for parking on Saturday and Sunday. Gates open for the tournament at 7 a.m. Friday, with the ceremonial first shot

scheduled for 8:30 a.m. The round of golf will begin at 8:50 a.m. and is expected to conclude around 5 p.m., with a concert at Breese Stevens Field in Madison to follow. Golf is scheduled to begin at 9:50 a.m. Saturday, with the celebrity group teeing off on hole 10 at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, golf is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., with the trophy ceremony scheduled for 5 p.m.

Mexican restaurant plans move into Liberty business complex SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

A Mexican restaurant that recently opened in Waunakee is planning to bring its fare to Verona. El Charro has applied for a liquor license for the space formerly occupied by 4 Sisters Tapas restaurant in Liberty Business Park, which closed in February after opening in 2015. The Verona Woods, in the same complex, closed in April.

El Charro opened this spring in Waunakee, and is open there from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. The menu features traditional Mexican offerings featuring tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as vegetarian dishes. Prices range from around $10 to $15, with cheaper deals for lunch. El Charro also has a kids menu and dessert offerings. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@ wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @ sgirard9.

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Board members seemed to agree with Roffers that the two options still on the table are similar. Each would have some imbalance with diversity and would have at least one elementary school over capacity from the start – a challenge in every plan the Attendance Area Advisory Committee considered. Option A1 would have Glacier Edge Elementary School above capacity when the new boundaries first went into effect, with 490 students compared to the recommended capacity of 427. That’s still more than 100 students below what it had this year. Under that plan, between 23 and 30 percent of students at all schools would get free or reduced lunches, and all schools would have between 26 and 41 percent students of color. Option E would have b o t h G E a n d C V ove r capacity in 2020, in anticipation of a new elementary school on the district’s southern end, likely on the Herfel property the district already owns on the southeast side of Verona. That would require a successful referendum to build, which has given some pause over the plan. Under that option, Stoner Prairie Elementary School would have 47 percent students of color, with the other schools all between 30 and 35 percent. T h e va r i a t i o n s R o f fers presented Tuesday aimed at addressing those concerns, as his Option E variation would bring Stoner Prairie down to 43 percent students of color and no other school below 31 percent. The board is expected to suggest individual neighborhood movements within the remaining plans next week and have Roffers immediately show how each change would a ff e c t e n r o l l m e n t a n d diversity numbers.

put Country View over capacity immediately in anticipation of the district building another elementary school within about five years. The need for a referendum to build that elementary school has been a concern for some on the board. The boundaries will go into effect when the new high school opens. At that point, Badger Ridge Middle School and the charter schools will shift to the current high school building and Sugar Creek Elementary School will shift to the current BRMS building — adding capacity for both of the attendance area schools. The board is expected to begin making slight alterations to address the remaining concerns – neighborhood by neighborhood, if desired – to one or both of those plans at its next meeting, Tuesday, June 25. Consultant Mark Roffers came to the June 18 meeting with variations of both, The variation on Option E would improve the elementary schools’ diversity balance from today’s maps and the update to Option A1 would lower the number of students that would change schools. “This is not to say this ought to be the option that you … approve,” Roffers said. “It’s just to show that we can sort of tweak an option that had pretty low movement in such a way to address some of the pitfalls.” That revelation led board members to agree, as Meredith Stier Christensen said, that either Option A1 or E can be tweaked “in such a way that it would be better than D1 no matter what.” Even Deborah Biddle, who was joining the meeting by phone and had said D1 was her top option, became comfortable taking it off the table. “ I a c t u a l l y l i ke t h a t o p t i o n ex c e p t f o r t h e increased bus cost,” Biddle said. “It’s not a hill I’m Grade split out willing to die on, but that Option D1 would have was my first choice for the options if not for the bus solved some of the diversity imbalances by sending cost.”

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K-2 students to one school and grade 3-5 students to another. But principals of those two schools expressed concerns about the programs they have built and planning. Sugar Creek principal Todd Brunner told the board having only grades K-2 or 3-5 would eliminate many of the leadership programs his school has built in at the elementary level, from safety patrol and announcements to classroom buddies and multiage classrooms. “It gives older kids a chance to be leaders with younger kids, and it has paid off so much, just watching the relationships build,” Brunner said. He and Country View principal Michelle Nummerdor said the change would require a major overhaul of curriculum and planning, as well, and could make it harder to reach families they already struggle to connect with. “Everything is built for a K-5,” Brunner said. “A K-2, 3-5 would suddenly necessitate a ground-toceiling relooking.” That, plus staff feedback with concerns about the proposal and the cost, brought board members into quick agreement they could do better. “I think on its face, D met the criteria in a way that we wanted it to balance the tradeoffs,” board president Noah Roberts said. “I am concerned about the fiscal impact, and I’m concerned about the staffing uncertainty. I’m concerned about adding another layer of disruption in transition. “I want to applaud the committee for thinking outside the box, because I know that our district is a difficult set of circumstances to work with.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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s I wrap up my freshman year of college at Baylor University, I can’t help but wonder whether it would have been possible without Verona. Yes, without the education I received in the Verona Area School District K-12, I wouldn’t have been able to attend college, but my question goes beyond that. I am not sure I would have felt comforta b l e l e av i n g the place that raised me to pursue a higher education all the way in Texas without the support of the Verona Veldey community. I began reflecting on this question recently, after speaking with a Verona alumnus who also chose to attend college out of state. Talking to her made me realize that no matter what our backgrounds are, how much we did or didn’t have in common, the only common background that mattered is that we came from Verona. With amazing schools like UW-Madison right in our backyard it can be hard to even seek out other options. So I believe without the fundamentals of the Wildcat Way, the independence I got from personalized learning, the heartfelt personal advice from my teachers and social traditions in the community, I might not have otherwise been bold enough to make that leap.

I always thought I would attend UW-Madison, just as both of my parents did. But when one teacher found out during my senior year Baylor was on my list of possibilities for the upcoming fall, he encouraged me not to pass it up. “Will you ever have an opportunity like this again?” Mr. Tiller told me. “Go, because Verona will always be here when you get back.” This small piece of advice hit home for me, literally. The constant encouragement to explore what would be best for me, regardless of where it was from all Verona High School staff, would change my mindset on my college plans in the best way. Even though support from teachers greatly influences our success, the sense of accountability that Verona instills in its students is another important aspect of why Verona alumni like myself felt comfortable going away to college. Years ago, the Verona Area School District adopted a personalized learning concept and developing a program for it. This program offers a more individualized approach to learning, giving students the ability to customize their studies, and find a system that worked best of their needs. “In Verona, we believe that learning starts with the learner, and the learner is at the center of what we do,” according to the district’s website. Thanks to the “Wildcat Way,” I and so many of my former classmates are able to take the

tools Verona gave us and spread our wings. “Verona helped give me a lot more independence,” said Ben Felsheim, Verona alumnus and current University of Southern California freshman. “It was easy to leave and be on my own because of this.” Julia Gilboy, a 2019 graduate, told me she’s excited to be starting her next journey out of state. “When I was searching for my home for the next four years the community I found at the University of Kentucky was one of the most welcoming environments, and reminded me a lot of home,” she said. “Verona teachers encouraged me to look outside my realm because they knew that so many students have been pleasantly surprised with their experiences at out-of-state colleges.” Beyond the high school itself, the Verona community always finds a way to make sure the students in Verona feel encouraged, supported and valued. Whether it’s the town lining up after school to watch their peers in the annual homecoming parade, the local small businesses always willing to sponsor events and fundraisers or the heart for service that seems to be a common thread in every Wildcat, the Verona community prepares its students for success – no matter where that is. From Verona students past, present and future, hats off Verona Area High School, and thank you for all you do! Jillian Veldey is a 2018 Verona Area High School graduate.

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NERF or Nothing Adults are invited to the library for an after-hours, indoor team building game session with NERF blasters from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, July 21. Bring your own NERF blaster – they should be unmodified – because equipment to borrow is limited. Safety glasses and extra darts will be provided. Participants will need to sign a liability waiver and provide proof of age with an ID. For information, call 845-7180.

Radio field day The public is invited to the Four Lakes Amateur Radio Club’s emergency exercise field day starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Badger Prairie County Park, 4654 Maple Drive. The field day lasts a full 24 hours, and radio amateurs will practice their response to emergencies with ham radios. For information, visit w9jz.org.

Nintendo Labo Join the library for a creative work session with technology from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, June 25. There will be Nintendo Labo

available to experiment with, as well as Makey Makey, littleBits and LEGO Minifigs. The session is recommended for teenagers ages 12-18. Registration is required. For information, call 845-7180.

Hanson, a partner and financial advisor for Akamai Investment Advisors. Hanson will discuss things an individual can do to help prevent their private information from being stolen. Registration is required, and can be done by calling Akamai Investment Adoption discussion Advisors at 729-3874. For more information, call the A discussion on adoption will be held from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, senior center at 845-7471. at the library. Adult English classes Emily Hoxie, a counselor at Adoption Choice, Inc., will speak about Free English classes for adults will the different types of adoption, rea- be held on Mondays from June 24 to sons for adoption and Wisconsin July 29. laws pertaining to adoption. From 6-8 p.m., classes will include For information, call 845-7180. English communication skills, education on how to speak with school Bluegrass music and community members and readListen to bluegrass music and learn ing with children. Free child care will be provided for about its history from 6:30-7:30 p.m. children over the age of 2. Wednesday, June 26, at the library. For information, call 845-7180. Madison-based Cork ‘n Bottle String Band will perform music from Outer space STEAM the Appalachian region. For information, call 845-7180. Make “out of this world” crafts by using STEAM from 2-3 p.m. TuesIdentity theft seminar day, July 2, at the library. Children ages 6-11 can make An identity theft seminar will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, at moon sand and a phases of the moon wreath during the crafting session. the senior center. For information, call 845-7180. The seminar will be led by Jamie

Community calendar Thursday, June 20

• 1:30-2:30 p.m., Dinosaurs vs. Asteroids presentation, library, 845-7180 • 4 p.m., Anime and manga club (grades 6-12), library, 845-7180 • 6-9 p.m., Live Music in the Backyard: Pat McCurdy (dogs allowed), Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 848-1079 • 6:30-7:30 p.m., “Emerging Refugee Crisis: How will Wisconsinites respond?” seminar, library, 8457180

Friday, June 21

• 10-11 a.m., “Computer Questions Plus…” with Rich Bartlett, senior center, 845-7471 • 1:30-3:30 p.m., Family movie: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (rated PG), library, 845-7180 • 6-9 p.m., Live Music in the Back-

yard: Pupy Costello and the New Hiram Kings, Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, 848-1079 • 6:30-8 p.m., NERF or Nothing (ages 18 and older), library, 8457180 • 7:30 p.m., VACT’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” Verona Area Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., vact.org

Saturday, June 22

• 7 a.m. to noon, Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon, Fireman’s Park, 600 Bruce St., wisconsintriterium.com • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts and crafts sale, senior center, 845-7471 • 1 p.m., Amateur Radio Emergency Exercise Field Day, Badger Prairie Park, 4654 Maple Grove Drive, w9jz.org • 7:30 p.m., VACT’s “Chitty Chitty

The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 9:30 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. Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m.

Sunday, June 23

Monday, June 24

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.

• 2 p.m., VACT’s “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” Verona Area Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., vact.org • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center Arts and Crafts Fair, Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., • 2-4 p.m., Open Art: Outer space (ages 2-10), library, 845-7180 • 6-8 p.m., English classes for adults, library, 845-7180 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bottle cap magnets craft session (registration required), library, 845-7180 • 7 p.m., Common Council, City Center, 845-6495

Paoli Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m., St. Andrew, Verona

St. James Lutheran Church ELCA 427 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-6922 stjamesverona.org Pastors Kurt M. Billings and Peter Narum Office Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Wednesday Saturday Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9 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.

Redeemer Bible Fellowship 130 N. Franklin St., Verona (608) 848-1836 redeemerbiblefellowship.org Pastor Dwight R. Wise Sunday: 10 a.m. family worship

Bang Bang,” Verona Area Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St., vact.org

What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, June 20 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bill & Bonnie 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. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Friday, June 21 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats Football – New! 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bill & Bonnie at Senior Center Saturday, June 22 8 a.m. – Common Council from 06-10-19 11 a.m. – Vintage Verona

All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 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,

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 Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. West Madison Bible Church 2920 Hwy. M, Verona (608) 845-9518 www.wmbiblechurch.org Pastor Dan Kukasky Jr. Sunday Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon (608) 832-6677 Pastor Brad Brookins Sunday: 10:15 a.m. Zwingli United Church of Christ Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli (608) 255-1278 paoliucc.com Pastor Rich Pleva Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship

The Less We Have, the More We Can Give Sports 1 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats Football – New! 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 06-10-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bill & Bonnie at Senior Center Sunday, June 23 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Common Council from 06-10-19 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 06-10-19 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Bill & Bonnie at Senior Center Monday, June 24 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Bob Lindmeier at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2018 Wildcats

Football – New! 7 p.m. – Common Council Live 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Bill & Bonnie at Senior Center Tuesday, June 25 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 10 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bill & Bonnie 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. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society Wednesday, June 26 7 a.m. – The Gift of Education at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 06-24-19 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center

11 p.m. – Bill & Bonnie at Senior Center Thursday, June 27 7 a.m. – Gretta Garbo at Senior Center 8 a.m.– Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Bill & Bonnie 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. – Elder Abuse at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Shari the Harpist at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Maple Drive Dairy at the Historical Society

“Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 NIV The freedom that comes from voluntary poverty is related to the fact that having few material possessions allows us to give more of ourselves and to be free of the worries and hassles that come with cars, houses, and other material things that require upkeep. Mother Teresa exhorted her followers to give until it hurts, to relish their poverty, and to understand how voluntary poverty freed one for more important pursuits. The Bible has several important messages about poverty. First, it is clear throughout the Bible that someone who exploits the poor is committing a serious sin for which the Lord will exact punishment: “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” (Proverbs 22:22-23 NIV) Secondly, we are told that our charity and generosity must be done willingly and with an eye to helping our fellow man: “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food.If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”(James 2:1516 NIV) And finally, remember that love is an action, and not simply an emotion. We are commanded to love, and we do this through our everyday actions with the people we meet. – Christopher Simon

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Boys golf

Three net academic all-state MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

T h r e e Ve r o n a b oy s golfers were named academic-all-state by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin. The trio of golfers honored are senior Austin Gaby, senior Ryan Mirwald and junior Cale Rufenacht. Students’ names are s u b m i t t e d b y G C AW coaches if they have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, participate in at least 75 percent of their team’s varsity matches, and are a sophomore, junior or senior. There were 401 students from 125 high schools honored this year. The average GPA of the students recognized is 3.747.

Softball

Anderson, McChesney play in All Star game JEREMY JONES Sports editor

Verona Area High School graduates Meghan Anderson and Molly McChesney competed for the Division 1 White team Tuesday, June 18, during the 24th annual Wisconsin High School Girls All Star softball series a t Wo o d side Sports Complex in Anderson Wisconsin Dells. The White team played the Red team Tuesday morning and the Division 1 gray team McChesney Tuesday afternoon. Each player was required to collect $300 worth of sponsorships and donations. Proceeds from the All-Star series will benefit the Special Olympics of Wisconsin. The All Star teams stayed at the Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells on June 17-18. The Wisconsin Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association banquet was held there as well.

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Home Talent League

Remaining unbeaten

Verona is the last undefeated team in Sunday league play MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The bats stayed hot for the Verona Home Talent team last week as the Cavaliers posted two wins to remain the only undefeated team in Sunday league action. The Cavaliers hit two home runs on Sunday, June 16, en route to a rout of Hollandale. In a Sunday Western Section League game on Friday, June 14, Verona shut out Oregon in seven innings at Stampfl Field. With the two wins, Verona, the defending Home Talent League champions, improves to 8-0 in the Sunday league. In a Thursday Night League game June 13, Verona lost 7-0 at West Middleton. The Cavaliers dropped to 1-2 in Night League action. Justin Scanlon pitched a complete game Sunday, striking out five and walking one. “He’s always throwing strikes, which makes it fun out in the field as a defender and he works fast,” second baseman Klayton Brandt said. “It looked like he had good command of three pitches, which is always good to see.” Wi t h t h r e e ga m e s i n a week, player-manager David Lund said he is confident using any of his top three pitchers. “We have full confidence throwing (Scanlon) out there,” Lund said. “It’s no different with him, Nelly (Kyle Nelson) or ‘Erx’

and I think we knew the runs would come eventually,” Brandt said. It was a scoreless game for the first three innings. The Orioles turned two double plays in the first three innings and threw a runner out at the plate in the second to keep the game scoreless. Oregon catcher Pat Sommers also threw out the first of two runners trying to steal. “I think early on we had some good at-bats and we were hitting him hard,” Lund said. “We just didn’t have the runs to show for it.” T h e C ava l i e r s b r o k e through in the fourth after Luke Yapp crushed a double to center. Cheaney lined an RBI single to left. Verona put the game away early with a six-run seventh. Lund, who went 2-for-3, singled and Scanlon walked to start the big inning. Jordahl singled to load the bases. Luke Yapp hit a towering fly to left field that was dropped and two runs scored on the Photo by Mark Nesbitt error to give the Cavaliers a Verona’s Klayton Brandt singles to right field in the fifth inning of the Cavaliers’ 10-0 win 6-0 lead. Rob Capener had over Oregon on Friday. an RBI single and Teskey blasted a two-run triple to five RBIs. Tucker Teskey inning. Brandt, who went center to give the Cavaliers (Jason Erxleben).” also collected two hits. 2-for-2, singled and Ore- a 9-0 lead. Verona 12, Verona’s Jason Erxleben gon pitcher Ian Schildgen pitched five innings and walked Derek Burgenske. Night League Hollandale 1 (7 inn.) gave up one run and struck Scanlon helped his own Verona out-hit MiddleNick Cheaney was in out eight to earn the win. cause, delivering a two-out ton, but the Cavaliers had a zone on Sunday, going RBI single to left to give the one tough inning and lost to 5-for-5 with a grand slam Verona 10, Cavaliers a 2-0 lead. Mike Middleton 7-0 on Thursday. and five RBIs to power Jordahl then came through Oregon 0 (7 inn.) The Cavaliers out-hit the Verona to a 12-1 seven-inwith an RBI single to center 29ers 5-2. Middleton scored ning road win over HollanScanlon pitched a three- and Scanlon later scored on dale. hit shutout and 10 differ- a wild pitch to extend the six runs in the second. Tristan Largent had two The Cavaliers pounded ent players had at least one Cavaliers’ lead to 4-0. hits to lead Verona. out 15 hits, and had a three- hit as the Cavaliers rolled Brandt said the team was Sam Pederson pitched run third inning to take a past Oregon 10-0 in seven having strong at-bats early 4-1 lead. Verona ended the innings on Friday at Stamp- on, but they were hitting it 3 2/3 innings and gave up six runs and struck out game early with a five-run fl Field. right at Oregon’s fielders. three. Capener tossed 1 1/3 seventh. Verona pounded out 13 “We had to keep grinding innings in relief and surrenJ o h n M oy n i h a n w e n t hits and took control of the at-bats throughout the game dered one run. 2-for-3 with a home run and game with a three-run fifth

Girls basketball

Summer league a training ground MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Fans got a glimpse of what the Verona girls basketball team may look like next season. Verona plays in a fiveweek summer league, where the Wildcats play three games a night with a 30-minute running clock. On Tuesday, June 18, in the second week of the summer league, Verona hosted Sauk Prairie, Madison La Follette and Madison Memorial. The Wildcats looked to push the ball on the break en route to a 46-36 win over Sauk Prairie. Verona did a lot of damage in transition. Coach Angie Murphy said the players on the team are varsity candidates for next season. “The point of it (summer

league) is to find out what our strengths and weaknesses are as players,” Murphy said. “From that we can tell what we need to focus on for next year.” Murphy won’t automatically have the players run the same offensive sets next season as they did last year. “Each year, we try to fit the kids into a system,” she said. Rayna Briggs, who will be a senior for Verona next year, enjoys the opportunity to improve her game over the summer with her teammates. “I feel like the last two minutes is about shutting it out,” Briggs said. “It’s not really about winning. When it gets to that end-of-the-year summer league tournament, we want a good seed.” Murphy said after the first couple of weeks of summer

league court spacing is an issue. With busy summers, there are a lot of commitments for athletes in the summer. Many players juggle playing other sports, jobs and summer vacations around summer league. Murphy said if Verona wins the league, that doesn’t mean it will translate to success in the winter. “The year we won state we finished 19th in the summer league,” she said. Briggs said she is continuing to work on her shooting and defense. “I’m making sure my shot is still there because I worked a lot on it last summer,” Photo by Mark Nesbitt Briggs said. Verona will play three Verona’s Katie Pederson shoots a free throw in the Wildcats’ games at Oregon High 46-36 win over Sauk Prairie on Tuesday in a summer league game. School Tuesday, June 25.

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From left, Abby and her daughter Avery Depuy, 6, both of Verona, check out some books from the library as part of the summer reading program.

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From left, Kang and his son Aaron Wang, 4, both of Verona, read a book together at the summer reading program kick off at the library. This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories.”

Summer reading program pulls in nearly 1,900 readers The library’s summer reading program, titled “A Universe of Stories,” kicked off last weekend with a rocket ship bounce house, glow in the dark dance party and of course, books. Since the first day to register on Saturday, June 1, the program has garnered 1,700 kids to sign up, Julie Harrison, assistant director and head of youth services, told the Press. She said 200 of those registrants are teens. Harrison said that’s over halfway to how many summer readers signed up last year, that number being around 3,000. This year’s outer space themed program, a theme decided by the Dane County Library Service, is funded by the Friends of the Verona Public Library and will go until Saturday, Aug. 31. Participants can sign up at the library, 500 Silent St., or do so at

veronapubliclibrary.org. Age groups include children 0-11, teens 12-17 and adults 18 and up. All What: “A Universe of Stories” sumgroups will be able to keep track of mer reading program the books they read over the summer, and earn coupons and prizes along the When: Goes through Saturday, Aug. way. 31 There are many free events this Where: Verona Public Library, 500 summer for each age group as well. Silent St. Kids can attend storytimes, book Info: 845-7180 clubs, do crafts and see performances related to the theme of the summer reading program. Teens can attend escape rooms, participate in crafting sessions and closing on Saturdays. play muggle quidditch throughout the For more information, call 845summer. 7180. Adults can submit an entry for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. from an area business, with two prizheidemann@wcinet.com or follow es each week. Drawings for the cer- her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie. Anne Stanford, 4, Madison, makes a scratch off ornament at the Verona Public Library summer reading program kickoff. tificates will be held each week after

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Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT DANE COUNTY Case No.: 19-CV-727 Case Code: 30101 DOUGLAS L. WILLIAMS, Plaintiff, v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, CHRISTOPHER REIS, THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 139 HEALTH BENEFIT FUND and UNITY HEALTH PLANS INSURANCE CORPORATION, Defendants. ______________________________ PUBLICATION SUMMONS ______________________________ THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO: CHRISTOPHER REIS, 1185 Pinehurst Drive, Verona, Wisconsin 53593 You are hereby notified that the Plaintiffs named above have filed a Complaint for damages against you. Within forty five (45) days after the 20th day of June, 2019, exclusive of the date just stated, you must respond with a written demand for a copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Court, whose address is: Clerk to the Honorable Frank D. Remington Dane County Courthouse 215 South Hamilton Street, Branch 8 Madison, WI 53703 and to Gruber Law Offices, LLC, Attorney Richard B. Hess, the Plaintiff’s attorney, whose address is: 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2800, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202. You may have an attorney help or represent you. If you do not demand a copy within forty five (45) days, the Court may grant a 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 also be enforced by garnishment of wages or seizure of property. Dated at Milwaukee, Wisconsin this 28th day of May, 2019. GRUBER LAW OFFICES, LLC Attorneys for the Plaintiff, By: /s/ Richard B. Hess Attorney Richard B. Hess SBN: 1024672 POST OFFICE ADDRESS: 100 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2800 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Telephone: (414) 276-6666 rbh@gruber-law.com Published: June 6, 13 and 20, 2019 WNAXLP

*** NOTICE The City of Verona Plan Commission will hold a Public Hearings on July 1, 2019 at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, at 6:30 PM for the following planning and zoning matters: 1) Conditional Use Permit for an in-vehicle sales or service located at 723 Half Mile Road that would allow for the construction of an 8,300 square foot convenience store, fuel canopy, and car wash. 2) General development plan (GDP) for a planned unit development (PUD) to be located in the North Neighborhood south of County Highway PD, west of County Highway M, and north of Kettle Creek North subdivision that would allow for the construction of 216 single-family detached residential units and 50 condominium residential units on 170-acres. 3) Zoning map amendment to rezone 14.2-acres of Block 1, Lot 1 of the Whispering Coves Subdivision abutting County Highway M from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Suburban Commercial (SC) and zoning map amendment to rezone 7.5-acres of Block 2, Lot 2 of the Whispering Coves Subdivision from Rural Agriculture (RA) to Urban Residential (UR). 4) Zoning map amendment for the Whispering Coves Subdivision to rezone 55.9-acres to public institutional (PI) and 89.1-acres to Neighborhood Residential (NR) located in the North Neighborhood south of County Highway PD, west of County Highway M, and north of Kettle Creek North subdivision. Interested persons may comment on these planning and zoning matters during the public hearings at the July 1, 2019 meeting. The Plan Commission will make a recommendation for these matters, which will then be reviewed by the Common Council for a final decision on Monday, July 8th. Contact Adam Sayre, Director of Planning and Development, at 608-8489941 for more information on this item or to receive copies of the submittal. Maps showing the location of the affected properties may be viewed at City Hall or may be obtained once the applicable copying fee has been paid to the City. Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: June 13 and 20, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF VERONA MINUTES COMMON COUNCIL MAY 28, 2019 VERONA CITY HALL 1. Mayor Diaz called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll call: Alderpersons Cronin, Gaskell, Jerney, Kemp, Kohl, Posey, Reekie and Touchett were present. Also present: Interim City Administrator

Sayre, Finance Director Lamers, HR Coordinator Weckerly, City Engineer Montpas, and City Clerk Clark. 4. Public Comment: Chris Ehlers, representing Veridian Homes, spoke regarding Item D.1. – Initial concept review for a development located at the southeast corner of Range Trail and County Highway M that would contain 133 single-family homes, 20 twin house units, and 100 multi-family units. 5. Approval of minutes from the May 13, 2019 Common Council meeting. Motion by Kohl, seconded by Kemp, to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2019 Common Council meeting. Motion carried 8-0. 6. Mayor’s Business: None 7. Announcements: None 8. Administrator’s Report: The City Assessor has sent out letters to property owners who completed new homes or remodeled their homes in 2018 to set up a walk-through of their properties. The recruitment process for a new Senior Center Director is ongoing. 9. Engineer’s Report: 10. Committee Reports A. Finance Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Payment of bills. Motion by Kemp, seconded by Cronin, to pay the bills in the amount of $495,406.61. Motion carried 8-0. B. Public Safety and Welfare Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Hometown Days event on Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a Special Event Permit for Hometown Days on Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street. Motion carried 8-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for the Hometown Days Event on Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan, Agent. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kemp, to approve a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for the Hometown Days Event on Thursday – Sunday, May 30 – June 2, 2019 at Festival Park, 111 Lincoln Street, Le Jordan, Agent. Motion carried 8-0. (3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a Special Event Permit for the Hop Haus Brewing Company 4th Anniversary Party from 8 a.m. – Midnight

on Saturday, June 22, 2019Motion carried 8-0. (4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Cronin, to approve a temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, June 22, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Motion carried 8-0. (5) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst for the Hop Haus Brewing Company MS Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kemp, to approve a Special Event Permit for the Hop Haus Brewing Company MS Fundraiser from 8 a.m. – Midnight on Saturday, July 27, 2019, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion carried 8-0. (6) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, July 27, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion carried 8-0. (7) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Philipp Hoechst for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Cronin, to approve a Special Event Permit for the Wisconsin Beer Run at 231 S. Main Street from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019, contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion carried 8-0. (8) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a temporary premises description amendment for Class “C” Wine License on Saturday, October 19, 2019, for the Hop Haus Brewing Company, LLC, 231 S. Main Street, to include the front parking lot contingent upon receipt

of a Certificate of Insurance listing the City of Verona as the Certificate Holder. Motion carried 8-0. C. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Awarding Contract for Project 2016123 CTH PD expansion from Woods Road to CTH M. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kemp, to approve a contract with Payne and Dolan not to exceed $1,479,552.75. Motion carried 8-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Amendment No. 2 with MSA Professional Services for Land Acquisition in regards to Project 2016-123, CTH PD (Woods Road to CTH M). Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kemp, to approve Amendment No. 2 with MSA Professional Services for Land Acquisition in regards to Project 2016-123, CTH PD (Woods Road to CTH M), not to exceed $15,000. Motion carried 8-0. D. Plan Commission (1) Discussion Re: Initial concept review for a development located at the southeast corner of Range Trail and County Highway M that would contain 133 single-family homes, 20 twin house units, and 100 multi-family units. Veridian Homes has submitted a request for an initial concept review to develop 53 acres of land at the southeast corner of Range Trail and County Highway M (CTH M). No formal action is required for this item. Discussion followed regarding smaller side yard setbacks, attainably-priced housing, alleyways, and accessibility to green space. E. Personnel Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Amendments to City Administrative Policy #4 – Personnel Policy, relating to holidays. Motion by Gaskell, seconded by Kemp, to approve amendments to City Administrative Policy #4 – Personnel Policy, relating to holidays. The proposed changes will add Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a legal holiday observed by the City. Motion carried 8-0. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: City Administrator recruitment The Common Council may convene in a closed session for discussion and possible action regarding City Administrator recruitment as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of the City of Verona. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. The Personnel Committee met on March 20th and 21st to discuss candidates for the City Administrator position. Staff is requesting a closed session to discuss the City Administrator candidates with the Common Council.

Motion by Gaskell, seconded by Kemp, to convene in closed session for discussion and possible action regarding City Administrator recruitment as authorized by Section 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee subject to the jurisdiction or authority of the City of Verona. The Common Council may reconvene in open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Cronin – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Jerney – Aye; Alder Kemp – Aye; Alder Kohl – Aye; Alder Posey – Aye; Alder Reekie – Aye; Alder Touchett – Aye. The Common Council convened in closed session at 8:06 p.m. Weckerly remained for the closed session. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie to reconvene in open session at 8:32 p.m. The Council took no action in closed session. 11. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 8:32 p.m. Motion carried 8-0. Ellen Clark City Clerk Published: June 20, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF VERONA NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK The Town Assessor has completed his review of all real and personal properties in the Town of Verona for tax year 2019. Notices of Changed Assessment will be mailed on June 28, 2019. OPEN BOOK provides an opportunity for the citizens to review and compare assessment values on all Town of Verona properties. Beginning on Friday, June 28, 2019, the Assessment Roll will be available for inspection by the public during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (except on Thursday, July 4, 2019 on Independence Day) at the following location: Town of Verona Hall 7669 County Highway PD Verona, WI 53593-1035 The Towns contractual assessor Associated Appraisal Consultants will be available by appointment during the period of Open Book and can be contacted at (920) 749-1995. Assessors office has set aside July 16, 2019 beginning at 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM for scheduled appointments and walk-ins at the Town of Verona Hall. John Wright, Clerk/Treasurer Nick Laird, Town Assessor Published: June 20, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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VAHS students collect 2,150 pounds of food for BPNN

Reports taken from the log old girls stole $200 worth books at the Verona Police of nail products from the Department.‌ Nails Boutique.‌ 8:51 ‌p.m. A 41-year-old ‌May 16‌ Madison man was arrested 4:57 ‌p .m. Police ob- for his first OWI offense afserved a 55-year-old man ter he was stopped on Old giving himself a “bath” with PB for “unnecessary diswipes at the Kwik Trip on play of power” and not havHwy. PB. Officers observed ing his vehicle registered. the man with his pants The man refused a breath down both inside and out- test and police obtained side of his truck. The man a search warrant from a was advised to use the gas judge. The man was also station bathroom next time cited for having a passenhe needed to clean himself, ger under the age of 16 in or find a way to be more his vehicle while intoxicatdiscreet.‌ ed.‌ ‌May 18‌ 12:25 ‌p.m. Two 12-year-

The third annual Camp Out to Stamp Out Hunger collected 2,150 pounds of food for Badger Prairie Needs Network Saturday, May 18. Verona Area High School students from the group VAHSAid stand outside of Miller and Son’s overnight and throughout the day for the drive.

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Below, Verona Area High School students carry a bag of donated food Saturday, May 18, as part of the third annual Camp Out to Stamp Out Hunger drive.

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At left, Verona Area High School students encouraged those passing by Miller and Son’s Saturday, May 18, to donate food as part of the third annual Camp Out to Stamp Out Hunger drive.

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Cord: Program helps ‘uplift the community’ through recognition of volunteer work Continued from page 1 must volunteer at least 100 hours in both their senior and junior years, demonstrating ongoing service in at least four different activities – none individually can count for more than 25 hours. Mostly, Gabby said, she was proud of her younger sister’s accomplishment and knowing that the program continued after she left. “The coolest part is knowing that four years later I have a sister who’s receiving it,” Gabby said.

Love for volunteering While neither Claire nor Gabby were lifelong volunteers, they both learned to love it as they grew up. Gabby recalled first volunteering with her dad in a ski program, eventually finding other outlets in high school like the blood drive. The UW-Madison student is now volunteering at a medical clinic in Madison, she said. Claire first began volunteering through the tennis team, and soon caught on with Verona’s Young Life branch, and found she loved spending the time there. “I kind of started it with the hopes of, ‘I really want this cord,’” Claire said. “After I started volunteering, I really enjoyed the volunteering I was doing.” Claire thought of the idea to surprise her sister when getting her own silver cord from teacher Sarah Domres, who oversees the program at the high school. She said Domres was glad to supply an extra.

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Class of 2019 Verona Area High School graduate Claire Johnson, right, gives a surprise silver cord to her older sister Gabby, who was on student council when the silver cord program began. Gabby was unable to receive a cord when she graduated because the program wasn’t fully set up yet.

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uplifts the community knowing that there are good things that happen in Verona.” G a b b y s a i d t h a t i t ’s important to notice people who are doing good things for their community outside of school, and she is glad to see the silver cord program that she helped start has

inspired some to recognize their accomplishments rather than focus on a different cord they may not have been able to acquire. “People can really internalize that aspect of their identity, and it breaks my heart to see somebody sad because they didn’t get a good grade,”

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of Verona.” “It’s needed … nothing’s gonna get done if people aren’t a little bit selfless and put in some work,” she said. people see things Recognizing good deeds “When like students who are sports Claire hopes that recogniz- students who go and voluning volunteer work can help teer at (Badger Prairie Needs boost “the way people think Network) … it just kind of “I just thought it’d be nice to have a physical cord,” Claire said. “It was because of her that I could even get my cord.”

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Garage Sales EDGERTON. 127 County Road N. Wed, 626-Thurs, 627. 8am-8pm each day. Moving Sale. Roger and Gail Hermanson. Hermanson Pumpkin Patch.Too many items to mark! "Make an offer" sale! Come and look. You might find a treasure. 608-884-8759.

STOUGHTON METHODIST Church Rummage Sale. 525 Lincoln St., Fri.Sat. 6-21 to 6-22, 8am-2pm. Furniture, kitchenware, books, cookbooks, craft supplies, camping gear, children’s toys, linens, office supplies, holiday. 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 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT in Verona, available July 1st. $950-mo. Includes: 1-car garage, on-site laundry hook-ups, fireplace, new flooring. No pets. No Smoking. 608-512-9806. 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. THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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

Storage Spaces For Rent

RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x1510x20 - 12x30 24-7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road, Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road and Lincoln Road

Office Space For Rent

ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf courseFree Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628. VERONA. 3,400 sq. ft. Warehouse, loading dock, 1 office. 608-576-0192.

Real Estate

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

BUILDABLE VACANT LOT w-river frontage. Online bidding only. Bid until 06-24-19. 0.766 Acres w-100ft landscaped Yahara River frontage. Stoughton School District. Lower Town of Pleasant Springs taxes. Minutes to Stoughton-Madison. $50,000 starting bid, 8% buyers fee sale. www.jonesauctionservice.hibid. com. Stan Jones, WRA-993. Jones Auction Service. 920-261-6820.

Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

OPEN HOUSE. 401 Riphahn Ct., Mt. Horeb. 6-23, 11am-1pm. Extraordinary 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 3,000sqft. ranch home on one acre adjacent to 190-acre Stewart Co. Park. Lots of natural light, fireplace, main floor master bed with bath and walk-in closet, breakfast bar, attached 2-car garage, great room with expansive views of Stewart Park natural area, mudroom, wrap-around deck. Home is in excellent condition and priced to sell fast. Easy commute to Madison, Epic, etc. First Weber Donald Sands 608-767-2868.

Livestock FOR SALE: Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls, fertility and performance tested, will hold until needed. Owego Stock Farm. 608-543-3778.

Farm FRITZ BARN PAINTING Rusty roofs, metal buildings, grain bins. Freeestimate. 608-221-3510 RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger,landscape rake, concrete bucket,pallet forks, trencher, rock hound,broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411. 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

Call: 608-255-1551

Apply Locally at: 219 Paoli St., Verona, WI E-mail: Jobs@BadgerBus.com Call: 608-845-2255 or Go Online: BadgerBus.com

Apply in Person: 5501 Femrite Drive Madison, WI

Reliable Team Players Needed To Clean Private Homes

• No Experience Needed, We Train • No Eves or Weekends • Company Car Competitive Wages • Advancement Opportunities Email resume to: themaids@maidsofmadison.com or call 608-273-3800 319 W. Beltline Hwy.

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Drive Locally andWages Support your Community •Excellent Badger BusTraining Offers: •Paid • $150 Sign-On Bonus for Van Drivers •CDL Program • $500 Sign-On Bonus for (If Qualiﬁed School Bus Drivers •Signing Bonus Applicable) • Paid Training and Available Bonus to get in your CDL •Positions Madison and Verona • Full and Part-Time Positions Available

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• Daytime, full-time Locate Technician positions available • 100% PAID TRAINING • Company vehicle & equipment provided • PLUS medical, dental, vision, & life insurance REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to work outdoors • HS Diploma or GED • Ability to work OT & weekends • Must have valid driver’s license with safe driving record

June 20, 2019

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Music on Main

Above, singer-songwriter Beth Kille, right, performs with guitarist Michael Tully during Music on Main on Friday, June 14, at Hometown Junction Park. At left, Mackenzie Rice, 8 months, her father Tony, older sister Haily, 3, and mother Amanda, all of Madison, enjoy a picnic as a family at the concert. Photos by Kimberly Wethal

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It’s Time for Our Annual

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WE WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 9am-5pm & THURSDAY, JULY 4, 9am-1pm Come and visit Wisconsin’s Premier Grower of Quality Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets.

Thank you for supporting local agriculture by shopping outside the box! Stoughton location will close Sunday, June 30

20% off our entire plant inventory Annuals • Perennials • Baskets • Patio Pots • Seeds

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We will re-open in early September for the Fall season with Mums, Pumpkins, Gourds and Corn Shocks!

In the beautiful town of Dunn • 1828 Sandhill Road, Oregon, WI • 608-835-7569

Summer Hours Start Monday, June 17 Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm • Sat-Sun 9am - 4pm

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FISH HATCHER Y RD.

Directions from Stoughton: Take 138 toward Oregon. Go past Eugster’s Farm Market, one mile and turn right on Sunrise Rd. Go one more mile then turn left on Town Line Rd. Continue on to Sand Hill Rd. (approximately one mile) and turn right. Directions from Fitchburg: Take Fish Hatchery Road south to Netherwood Road. Turn left and go through Oregon past Walgreen’s to a left on Sand Hill Road. Directions from Verona: Take Cty. M to Fish Hatchery Rd. Turn right and go to Netherwood Road. Turn left at Netherwood Rd. through Oregon past Walgreen’s to a left on Sand Hill Rd.