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A controversial plan to put 90 apartments on Lincoln Street next to an old neighborhood got a key approval Monday. T h e Ve r o n a C o m m o n Council voted 6-1 in favor of the general development plan after listening to 40 minutes of public comment mostly against the project. The GDP approval essentially guarantees its developer the right to build the project despite there being a final approval step remaining in the planned-unit development process. The plan, by developer John Dohm, who owns Prairie Crest apartments on the south side of the city, is the same as the one alders
City negotiating on high school access road Page 3 voted 5-3 against in March. It’s a single, L-shaped building on the 3.2-acre lot where sump cleaner manufacturer Cecor had been for decades – one side abuts the Military Ridge State Trail, and the other hugs Lincoln Street. The project’s design was modified significantly since it debuted a year earlier, in deference to
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Council interviews 2 alder candidates Vote planned for Aug. 27 JIM FEROLIE Verona Press editor
After hearing from the two people who applied for the District 1 alder vacancy Monday, the Common Council will have a month to think about it. Local veterinary clinic
practice manager Robert Feller and bank teller Christine Posey each spoke briefly, with alders asking only a few questions. Far more information was in the applications each submitted, with nine questions about themselves, the community and their beliefs. Posey, a native of Verona,
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Front left, Mary Ruth Marks trains with the horses she’ll be competing with next week. Her three assistants, Isabelle Kunze, Maysn Prucha and Hannah Guenther, will be going with her to Goshen, Ky., for the final qualifying competition for the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s World Equestrian Games from Aug. 3-5.
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Verona equestrian Mary Ruth Marks will have had a lot of help to get to Kentucky next week. Her son Russell Marks started a GoFundMe page to improve her equipment; her sister purchased a Zilco driving harness from New Zealand for her; and her third-grade friend Adrianne Gear Hall sent her $1,000 for a wagon. All of it was needed so she can be among the six elite drivers competing in the Aug. 3-5 combined driving competition in Goshen, Ky. – the final qualifying round before the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games. In what she calls “a rich-man’s game,” where her competitors are significantly better off financially, the help from the community around her was key. That help also included a clinic with the driver Marks considers to be the No. 1 horse driving clinician in the world, Netherlands native Bram Chardon. Her longtime supporter Dale Houston, paid $1,000 a day to make that happen. “(Chardon) said (to me), ‘The thing is, I go to other people’s places and they’re all about, “look at my
‘This is kind of like a last hurrah.’ – Mary Ruth Marks gorgeous barn, look at my gorgeous horses, look at how much money I have,’” she said. “He said, ‘You’re all about the horses. And you can drive.’ “He changed my life,” Marks added. The United States Equestrian Federation elite athlete won’t make it past the qualifying round with her Russian Arab-German pony crossbreds – to compete in the FEI World Equestrian games in Tryon, N.C., a driver has to clinch two qualifying scores, the first of which Marks would have already needed to secure prior to the Kentucky event. But she is looking to have no timing or jumping errors in the cones portion of the event, improve her dressage scores and “scare a few people in the marathon.” “This is kind of like a last hurrah,” she said. “That doesn’t mean I’m going to quit when I’m done with this season, but I might.” Marks, a native of Jackson, Miss., was introduced to the sport of driving through a combination of her sister’s
father-in-law’s collection of carriages – he had the longest privately owned public stable in the country – and pleasure driving’s popularity within the state. After moving north, Marks competed in her first combined driving event in the 1980’s in Sauk City to do “something different.” “I went to that first competition and didn’t have all of the right equipment,” she said. “But that’s never stopped me before.” Now, decades later – she’ll turn 70 during the World Equestrian Games – Marks is the only competitor at the games who’s bred, raised and trained her own horses, she said. She manages the personalities of her herd animals – one a “ditzy blonde,” one an overachiever, one who’s sort of lazy and the last who’s laziest of all – by being the “alpha male” atop the carriage, she said. She’s got her own 40-acre farm just southwest of Verona’s city limits where she’s been doing cone lessons alongside other drivers, and will continue to train each day until they leave for Kentucky. “We’re not going to win,” she said. “We’re beyond winning. We don’t have enough time left.”
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The road to the call Ewing grew up in Lake Mills, graduating from Lakeside Lutheran High School in 2008. After high school, he attended college for pastoral ministries and went to China for two years to teach English. He met his wife, Zhong Yangmei, who also goes by the name Ivy, on his second day in China as she took him to his interview for an English teaching position at her school. After coming back to the United States, he enrolled at the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, which he attended for three years, and then spent a year doing an internship as a vicar in Minneapolis. “(It was) humbling, in many ways,” he said. “It reminded me how important this work is. People are hurting, and they need to hear about Jesus.” It was at the seminary that Ewings learned to teach the Bible to a congregation, to counsel those who need it and to focus on why he was there responding to his calling from God. “It can be easy to get lost
in books and studies and forget that those things are important, but people are what you’re there for,” he said. Less than two weeks into his calling at Resurrection Lutheran, Ewings said he’s still in the “honeymoon” phase, visiting with the congregation and getting know them. He and Ivy live in Monroe, so even though he’ll be splitting his time at both locations, if there’s someone who needs him in Monroe, it’s more likely that he’ll be the first one to respond, in the same way that Strutz does for the members who live in Verona. Ewings will also focus more on strengthening the current members of the congregation, and Strutz will take a role with outreach to the community. “Everything is just to bring souls that need Jesus into His kingdom,” he said. “Already meeting with people, I can see that is meaningful.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly.wethal@ wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @kimberly_wethal.
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to come up with a new reason why. “It was quick,” he said. “It just made me realize that you have to have a good reason for the things you’re doing. A good reason is that there’s the Gospel of Jesus Christ … I get to tell people good news as a job.” Ewings was called to Resurrection Lutheran, 6705 Wesner Road, to be the second pastor at the church after the two branches of the congregation, the other one residing in Monroe, merged together following the retirement of the Monroe pastor last August. Ewings, who began on July 15, helps fulfill the duties that pastor Nathan Strutz and an intern had been juggling for almost a year. “It’s been alright, but not ideal,” Strutz said. The calls the church put out for a pastor weren’t accepted, so they turned to the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary for a graduate. There were 70 churches calling for a pastor, Strutz said, and only 25 graduates accepting assignments. “We were very blessed to be one of the churches that actually got a graduate,” he said.
The Badger Prairie Needs Network held their first community resource fair on Saturday, July 21, and food pantry manager Pat Berry was glad to see what a “success” it was. “I am very happy with the turnout, the number of people that came and actively looked at the displays, did the activities that we have,” she said. “I’m really happy with it.” Booths at the community resource fair were health and wellness-oriented, and the services ranged in the ages they served, from young childrens’ needs like car seat safety to resources for senior citizens. Marcia Kasieta, executive director for BPNN, said that the organization
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Center, James Meinel, 8, completes eight push-ups at the Anthem BlueCross BlueShield tent at the Badger Prairie Needs Network community resource fair on Saturday, July 21, as his family watches from behind him.
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Deal for access road reachable, alders say JIM FEROLIE Verona Press editor
Alders continued discussions Monday on alternatives to its agreement with the Verona Area School District regarding a second access road to the planned new high school. And they seem to be concluding that the school district should be able to handle it. While the city has mostl y avo i d e d c l o s e d - s e s sion discussions in recent months, this time, a large part of the talk involved potential negotiations with private landowners whose property would be needed for the road, city attorney Bryan Kleinmaier told the Common Council. After an hourlong confidential discussion,
Kleinmaier announced that the Common Council is “happy with the progress” and “encourages future collaborative discussions between the city, school district staff and the property owners.” Kleinmaier characterized those negotiations as “preliminary discussions” with the owners of S&E Enterprises and the Coating Place, but he said they have “been fruitful at this point.” The Coating Place owns land along Paoli Street that would be needed for an access road across the school district property on the west side of the city. A decade ago, when the city approved a plan for a shopping center on the west side of the city where the high school is
now planned, it looked into building an access road there, but Coating Place has been expanding in recent years, and the southern limit of its property is about 500 feet from the highway, well below the minimum 1,000 feet the state usually requires to prevent traffic backups. S&E Enterprises is an excavation firm on Nine Mound Road that owns land needed for the alternative access road the district and city agreed upon earlier this year. T h e a d m i n i s t r a t o r ’s report provided with Mond a y ’s m e e t i n g a g e n d a said “alternatives to the school purchasing the Nine Mound property will need to be discussed.” At the council’s July 9 meeting, school board
president Noah Roberts said negotiations with the S&E ownership had hit a standstill. The alternatives it laid out were having the city declare eminent domain, reducing its requirements to a single access point or having the city help the district acquire a waiver from the state’s 1,000-foot requirement. Kleinmaier told the council in the open session before the discussion would provide direction for staff in negotiations. Afterward, he reported the council “would like to see” the city and school reach an agreement with one of the property owners.” Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.
City in brief Lincoln Street stormwater facility A consultant will begin planning a regional stormwater facility that would allow redevelopment projects in the area to buy a portion of the stormwater flow, rather than finding space within their development. City staff have been looking at the possibility for such a facility for at least 10 years, dating to before the city adopted a stormwater utility that breaks out payments for use separate from taxes. Because of the extensive pollution control permitting process with the state, planning now means a facility would be built sometime around 2020, when it is listed in the city’s capital improvements projects budget, for an estimated $1.5 million. Alders on Monday approved paying Brown and Caldwell up to $108,800 for project management and modeling, permitting and bidding.
HR coordinator The city has received 37 applicants for its new human resources coordinator position, administrator Jeff Mikorski announced. The position closed July 16, and Mikorski said interviews of some of the candidates will take place in the next few weeks.
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Donald “Dean” Stephens was a “firefighter’s firefighter.” That’s how Verona Fire Department Lt. Marc Lindquist remembered Stephens, a former VFD Stephens chief, Tuesday morning in a phone call with the Press.
Read the obituary for Donald “Dean” Stephens Page 13 “When he was elected to chief … he wasn’t one of those guys that became a chief and then only thought like a chief,” Lindquist said. “He understood the needs of the rank and file.” Stephens, who had been a volunteer firefighter before becoming chief for five years in January 1979, died July 21 at home surrounded by his family, according to
the obituary. Lindquist said that Stephens’ grandson Kevin now works for the department, and “has a lot of his grandfather’s traits.” Stephens was “just a good guy,” Lindquist said, with “a good sense of humor.” “You also knew where you stood with the guy,” he added. “He didn’t mince words.” Those same principles applied to his work life, both volunteering in the fire department and his work in feed and real estate. “(He) made sure that eve r y b o d y wa s t r a i n e d properly, that everybody had the equipment they needed to do their job,” Lindquist said. “He certainly carried that with him in
‘He understood the needs of the rank and file.’ – Marc Lindquist his professional life, as well in his career.” Vi s i t a t i o n w i l l b e 4-7 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Ryan Funeral Home and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, July 27, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will follow on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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who otherwise don’t follow the workings of local government or get involved,” the release states. The six-month planning process for the initiative comprises four phases. The first involves discussions with the Latino Support Network of Dane County and the City-County Homeless Issues Committee. The team, which includes four county supervisors in addition to Corrigan and staff, will also visit the Beacon homeless day shelter and a senior center. In Phase 2, a draft plan will be developed “based on community input,” followed by a review of the plan by the full board in Phase 3. The final phase includes a “pilot
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Support the warm water pool Last April, I sprained my left knee, which was swollen in three different places. Instead of going to the doctor, I called a friend, Steve Stocker, who teaches warm water pool exercises to older adults at Madison Swim Academy’s Sun Prairie pool. Steve gave me a series of increasingly difficult warm water pool exercises that I could then do on my own. Six to seven weeks later, after many trips to Sun Prairie and many hours exercising in the warm water pool, the swelling in my knee was gone. Verona now has the chance to construct a warm water pool in conjunction with the new high school complex. This pool would benefit students, older adults and many others in the community. Among the many things I have learned from others I have met
while exercising in a warm water pool are that warm water therapy can help persons of all ages with back problems, shoulder pain, sprains, osteoarthritis, other joint problems and many more conditions. Some of the people I met were referred to the warm water pool by physical therapists, doctors and other health care professionals. Nearly all have continued using the warm water pool, as I plan to do, for years after they felt “better” because of its many benefits. I urge you to call your city of Verona and school district representatives asking them to support construction of a new warm water pool. It may turn out that the next person who could greatly benefit from this pool is you. Barbara Mulhern Town of Montrose
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ast weekend, my younger son and I headed north to spend a few days with friends fishing and boating in the Northwoods. It’s a beautiful area, and I really enjoy “getting away from it all” for a couple of days once in a while. Those who have spent time on a remote northern Wisconsin lake know that some things we take for granted here are not necessarily available there – like Arndt good cell phone service for example. While some may consider sketchy phone service a perk, it can also be an irritant when someone is trying to reach you, as was the case with me. One of the few clients who has my personal number, an attorney I have known for over 20 years, tried to call me several times Friday evening. When I finally got somewhere with good reception and spoke with him I learned that his questions related to setting up a trust to help a client fund private school for the child of a deceased employee. The client was on the verge of spending quite a bit of money to establish the trust and hire an independent trustee to manage it because he wanted the account to be used for education, but not only for college (the child attends private school and is likely to do so in high school as well). Because he wanted to use some of the money for elementary and high school, he didn’t think he could simply use a 529
plan. Boy, was I glad I finally got the cell phone to work. I had news that meant he didn’t need to proceed with the trust. While most of us focused on the changes to income tax rules that were passed in The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 late last year, there were several other important provisions people should be aware of. Some specifically addressed 529 plans by making them more flexible and therefore potentially even more attractive. The 529 plans, named for the section of the IRS tax code they’re in, are tax-advantaged accounts that were originally designed to help families pay for college. Money invested in a 529 plan can potentially grow tax free as withdrawals that are spent on qualified education expenses are not subject to federal or state income tax. In addition, some states, including Wisconsin, give an extra incentive to residents in the form of a state tax deduction for some contributions to the plan. Prior to tax reform, qualified education expenses included things like tuition, room and board and computer equipment but specifically limited it to post-secondary institutions (i.e. college). Provisions in the tax reform bill expanded the definition to include up to $10,000 per year for K-12 expenses, giving families more options to save and pay for private school. In addition, the tax reform bill also now allows existing 529 plans to be rolled into 529 ABLE accounts. These were introduced in 2014 to help Americans living with disabilities set money aside
for education and living expenses while still abiding by eligibility rules for public assistance programs like Medicaid. In the past, if a parent started saving for college in a 529 plan and later learned that their child had a disability, there were limited options available to them, as distributions from a 529 plan for non-qualified purposes trigger both income taxes and penalties. The new rules would allow these parents to roll money from a 529 plan to a new 529 ABLE account without tax consequences. As with everything, there are many factors to consider when determining whether using a 529 or 529 ABLE makes sense for you. A good place to start getting information about the Wisconsin 529 plan is edvest.com. To get information about other 529 plans and about paying for college in general, I’d suggest savingforcollege.com as a resource. If you think a 529 ABLE may make sense for you the ABLE National Resource Center, ablenrc.org, is a good place to start your research. Paying for education is a big concern for many parents, and using tax-advantaged vehicles to save for it can be beneficial. The new flexibility available for 529 plans make them a potentially even more attractive option than they were before. Trisha Arndt, CFP, is President of Wealth Strategies of Wisconsin Ltd, 901 Kimball Lane, Suite 1400, Verona, WI 53593, 8482400. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser.
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Ann and Brooks McGarth, owners of the “Ann in a Jam” stand, rearrange product during a slow moment at the Artisan and Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 17.
Market continues through October Attendees of the Tuesday, July 17, Artisan and Farmers Market enjoyed sunny weather and light clouds while shopping local last week. The Artisan and Farmers Market features a variety of different vendors selling fruits, vegetables and art pieces from 3-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday until mid-October at Hometown Junction Park, 101 S. Railroad Street.
Baskets of zucchini sit on the table of Tony Piantino’s booth at the Artisan and Farmers Market on Tuesday, July 17.
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Luke Miller, left, and Max Bartels work on their futuristic car prototype.
More than 150 kids attended Camp Invention in Verona last month. The annual camp, held June 11-15 at Glacier Edge Elementary school, offers students summer learning options focused on innovation using hands-on activities. Students worked o n a va r i e t y o f modules this year, including working with a small self-driving robot, nursing a robotic puppy back to health and creating a futuristic smart home.
The Town of Verona’s “guide” for future development is entering its final stages. The Comprehensive Plan, which town officials have been working on since 2016, would update the 2006 version and guide decisions on future land use, land divisions and development. Town administrator/planner Amanda Arnold wrote in an email the Plan Commission is expected to finalize a draft land use map Thursday based on property owner feedback on the most recent public draft. Thursday’s meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, includes a public hearing. Town officials began the process in 2016 by breaking the town into nine areas and held public information sessions on each section with residents of the area. They used the feedback to develop the overall map. The plan’s vision, according to a presentation given to the Town Board and commission July 18, is “To maintain the Town as an independent, financially sustainable, safe, and healthy rural community.” Following Thursday’s
expected approval, town staff will work through August to finalize the 12 chapters of the plan, which cover topics like housing, transportation, agriculture and land use. The commission’s Aug. 23 meeting is expected to include the adoption of the draft plan. That will begin a formal 30-day public comment period, and the Town Board will then hold a public hearing on the draft plan at its Oct. 2 meeting, according to the town’s timeline. It could adopt the plan with any amendments it chooses to include that night. The update to the plan is required by state statute because the current plan is more than 10 years old. All land use decisions are required by state law to be consistent with an up-todate plan. The draft maps and chapters can be found at town. verona.wi.us/comprehensive-plan-document. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Coming up Red Hot Horn Dawgs. Miller and Sons brats and hot dogs Concerts in the Park Miller and Sons brats and hot dogs will be sold, as will a selection of Some Assembly Required, a 1970s will be sold, as will a selection of beers and other drinks. and 80s cover band, will close out beers and other drinks. For information, call 848-1079. this year’s Concerts in the Park series For information, call 848-1079. Stuff the bus from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Mega Family Fundraiser Harriet Park, 201 Mary Lou St. The Verona Lions Club will be The concerts are put on by the city The senior center will host a Mega collecting school supplies during the with the assistance of the Verona Family fundraiser from 3-7 p.m. Sat- week of Aug. 6 at Verona ChiropracArea Chamber of Commerce. urday, July 28. tic, 413 W. Verona Ave., for the 2018For information, visit ci.verona. The event will include a “street 19 school year. wi.us. dance” in the parking lot, a DJ, brats A school bus will be parked outside and hot dogs, Culver’s custard, a Verona Chiropractic during the week. Virtual reality tours 50/50 raffle and a silent auction. Supplies can be donated at Verona The senior center will be conductThe proceeds from the event will Vision Care, the State Bank of Cross ing Rendever virtual reality tours from fund senior center programs. Plains, Sugar River United Methodist 10:30-11:15 a.m. Friday, July 27. For information, call 845-7471. Church, LSM Chiropractic, SchreinThe tour “locations” cannot be coner Family Chiropractic, Old National firmed in advance but feature differ- Inspiring Each Other art show Bank or at the police department’s ent places around the world. The 3150 Studio Artists – Inspiring National Night Out event. For information, call 845-7471. Fo r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t Each Other art show will begin on e-clubhouse.org/sites/veronawi. Thursday, Aug. 2, at the library. Music on Main The show will include exhibitions Musical duo Casey and Greg will from mixed media, fiber and surface What to ask before remodeling perform at the third Music on Main design artists, including jewelry, Bella Domicile kitchen designconcert of the season from 5-8 p.m. paintings, photographs and fabrics. ers will lead a seminar on updating Friday, July 27, at Hometown JuncIt will run through Aug. 30. the inside of your home from 6:30tion Park, 101 S. Railroad St. For information, call 845-7180. 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, at the Carry-in food and drink are allowed library. Live Music in the Backyard at the concert. Dondi Szombatfalyy and Dana Join the Wisconsin Brewing Com- Langreck will provide answers to the Live Music in the Backyard pany from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 at top 10 question to ask before remodJoin the Wisconsin Brewing Com- their brewery, 1079 American Way, eling, how to begin your remodeling pany from 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 27 at for a live music concert, food and projects and how to determine which their brewery, 1079 American Way, drinks. people will the best for the job. for a live music concert, food and For more information, call 845The live concert will feature the drinks. 7180. Joe Stamm Band. The live concert will feature The
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• 1:30-3:30 p.m., Family movie: Wonder (PG), library, 845-7180 • 4-5:30 p.m., Teen gaming (ages 11-18), library, 845-7180 • 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park: Some Assembly Required, Harriet Park, 201 Mary Lou St., ci.verona. wi.us
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What’s on VHAT-98 Thursday, July 26 7 a.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Retro Swing at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Jim Hetzel at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society Friday, July 27 7 a.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Retro Swing at Senior Center 5:30 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 8:30 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center Saturday, July 28 8 a.m. – Common Council from 7-23-18 11 a.m. – Vintage Verona
Sports 1 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats Football 4:30 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 7-23-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center Sunday, July 29 7 a.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 9 a.m. – Resurrection Church 10 a.m. – Salem Church Service Noon – Common Council from 7-23-18 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4:30 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society 6 p.m. – Common Council from 7-23-18 9 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society 11 p.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center Monday, July 30 7 a.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 4 p.m. – Retro Swing at Senior Center 5 p.m. – 2016 Wildcats
Football 9 p.m. – Hindu Cultural Hour 10 p.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center Tuesday, July 31 7 a.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 10 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Retro Swing at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Resurrection Church 8 p.m. – Jim Hetzel at Senior Center 9 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society Wednesday, Aug. 1 7 a.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 1 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 3 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 5 p.m. – Common Council from 7-23-18 7 p.m. – Capital City Band 8 p.m. – Vintage Verona Sports 10 p.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 11 p.m. – Jesse Walker at
Senior Center Thursday, Aug. 2 7 a.m. – Seneca Seasons at Senior Center 8 a.m. – Zumba Gold 9 a.m. – Daily Exercise 10 a.m. – Jesse Walker at Senior Center 2 p.m. – Zumba Gold 3 p.m. – Daily Exercise 4 p.m. – Marcel Letters at Senior Center 5 p.m. – Retro Swing at Senior Center 6 p.m. – Salem Church Service 7 p.m. – Jim Hetzel at Senior Center 8 p.m. – Daily Exercise 9 p.m. – Making Memories at Senior Center 10 p.m. – Local Fossils at the Historical Society
Churches All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 allsaints-madison.org Interim Pastor Sunday: 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. The Church in Fitchburg 2833 Raritan Rd., Fitchburg (608) 271-2811 livelifetogether.com Sunday: 8 & 10:45 a.m. Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg (608) 273-1008 memorialucc.org Interim Pastor Laura Crow Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Good Shephard Lutheran Church ELCA (608) 271-6633 Madison: Raymond Road & Whitney Way, Madison Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Verona: Corner of Hwy. PD & Nine Mound Road, Verona Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. Damascus Road Church – West The Verona Senior Center 108 Paoli St., Verona (608) 819-6451 info@damascusroadchurch.com, damascusroadonline.org Pastor Justin Burge Sunday: 10 a.m. Memorial Baptist Church 201 S. Main St., Verona (608) 845-7125 MBCverona.org Lead Pastor Jeremy Scott Sunday: 10:15 a.m. 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,
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: 9 a.m. Salem United Church of Christ 502 Mark Dr., Verona (608) 845-7315 salemchurchverona.org Rev. Dr. Mark E. Yurs, Pastor Laura Kolden, Associate in Ministry Sunday Worship: 9 a.m. Fellowship Hour: 10:15 a.m. Springdale Lutheran Church ELCA 2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID), Mount Horeb (608) 437-3493 springdalelutheran.org Pastor Jeff Jacobs Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion Sugar River United Methodist Church 415 W. Verona Ave., Verona (608) 845-5855 sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org, sugarriverumc.org Pastor Gary Holmes 9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship. Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship are between services. 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
Being disciplined “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.” – Proverbs 12:1 NIV Discipline is a word that is pregnant with meaning. We can use the expression “being disciplined” to mean that one shows self restraint and has regulated his or her life in such a way that there is order and that one’s life is productive. We can also talk of “being disciplined” to mean that one is being punished by external forces or agents. Parents discipline their children in an attempt to help them develop that self restraint or discipline which is necessary for them to function well. In a spiritual context, discipline is likewise pregnant with meaning. There are a variety of practices which might be termed “disciplines,”such as fasting, praying, and obedience, which deepen our spiritual lives and help us develop the proper self-restraint in the spiritual realm. Self-restraint is such an important character trait that without it life becomes chaotic. People who cannot restrain themselves find themselves addicted to drugs, incarcerated, and without the material resources to sustain their own lives. The religious disciplines are helpful in training people to be self-restrained members of society, but many of us have forgotten, which is why having a spiritual mentor or guide is important. – Christopher Simon
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Above from left, Boulder Brew Pub brewmeister Kara Hulce, front of house manager Hannah Kippes and general manager Nicki Bloomer work together along with head chef Greg Dorsey (not pictured) to create beers, food and social events that blend together to bring people into the restaurant that opened in May. Boulder Brew Pub, 950 Kimball Lane, opened in May after the previous business, Gray’s Tied House, sold the space in February. The restaurant, which opened in May, pulls inspiration from Colorado with the beers available on tap and the atmosphere of the building, which general manager Nicki Bloomer said looks like a snow lodge that might be found out west. ambassadors can come in to debut beers “I’m rotating in a lot of beers from Colorado,” she said. “It’s a good beer state, so we’re bringing some of that here.”
Getting creative The menu for the Boulder Brew Pub is true to what food you’d find at a typical pub, Bloomer said, but “stepped up a little bit” with chef-inspired recipes.
In the same way that Hulce creates brews based off of seasonal flavors, Greg Dorsey, the head chef at Boulder Brew Pub, creates limited-time menus that revolve around what produce is available, or what style of food people are looking for based on the weather. They also look to see what beer pairings are doing well – in the summer months, they’ve found that both fruity and hoppy beers tend to be
Chamber hires tourism coordinator The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce has its tourism coordinator. JoEllen Graber, who had worked as the marketing and tourism director at the Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce since March Graber 2017, will take over the newly created position. G r a b e r ’s e x p e r i e n c e includes nearly three years each as the director of regional development with Special Olympics Wisconsin, marketing and events manager at Vitense Golfland and director of marketing at H+H Surgical Technologies. She also worked one year in the special events department at Harley Davidson and four years as the special event coordinator with the Wisconsin Lottery. She has a bachelor’s degree in public relations/ image management from U W- W h i t e w a t e r , a n d according to her LinkedIn page has volunteered with
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popular, Bloomer said. Items that do well on limited-time menus sometimes find their way onto the main menu later on, Bloomer said, which was the case when Boulder Brew Pub opened in May with a limited-time menu. “This is a way for Chef (Dorsey) to be creative and get some new stuff out there without necessarily committing right away to putting it on our menu,” she said. “That’s one of our
advantages, as a brew pub, it’s not just pub food, it’s chef-inspired. It’s at a higher level.”
In the works Starting in August, Bloomer is “packing the place with live music.” “It’s just such a huge draw for people,” she said. “And we have the best patio in the area, so I want to use it and get some live music in here … and have events all the time.”
Boulder Brew Pub will be hosting the band HWY 151 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 26, overlapping with their release party for a limited edition brew from Oskar Blues Brewery, Bloomer said. On Thursdays through Sundays, the Brew Pub usually brings in smaller arrangements to play “soft, easy-listening music” on their partially covered wrap-around patio, Bloomer said, but they’ll sometimes bring in larger bands to play indoors on Fridays and Saturdays for more of a concert feel. Bloomer said they’re trying to make the restaurant a place where people gather. The restaurant has partnered with a company that runs themed trivia night events, they’ve hosted meetings and fundraisers for school sports teams and have plans to start teaching brewing classes. “We definitely have more social events coming in the works that we’re just trying to figure out the logistics side,” Kippes said. “We just want to make it fun. We want to make it a place where people can come and hang out, have a good time and just relax.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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Boulder Brew Pub brewmeister Kara Hulce started making her home brew beer after working at an ethanol plant following her undergraduate studies in chemistry. “They do a lot of fermentation and everything there, so from that I decided I could home brew,” she said. “I became a beer judge and just got into the industry.” She likes to experiment with local and seasonal flavors, and play around with food and beer pairings, Hulce said, but she’ll “brew every style possible.” Hulce’s experimental brewing is just one of the ways that Boulder Brew Pub, 950 Kimball Ln., hopes to set themselves apart from other Madison area brewpubs and become a destination for people in the surrounding communities. “We want people that are in Verona to be able to still get what they could get (in downtown Madison), but staying in their same community,” Hannah Kippes, front of house manager, said. Filling the spot once held by Gray’s Tied House, which sold the building in February, general manager Nicki Bloomer said they brought in a lot of influences from Colorado into the new restaurant that opened on May 19. “The actual building itself kind of looks like a lodge-y feel that you’d see out in Colorado,” she said. “We kind of brought a little bit of Colorado to the Midwest.” In addition to the beers that Hulce creates, they’re bringing in brews from Colorado – Oskar Blues, Breckenridge, Odell and New Belgium will be found in the Boulder Brew Pub’s 24 tap lines in the coming months, Bloomer said. They’ll also host “tap takeovers” where brand
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grandma is a treat. How do you feel you help make a difference in your community?: When we walk or drive the around Verona, we don’t see many signs of poverty, but just because we don’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not there. I feel the food pantry and the other work we do at BPNN helps to ease some of the stress and burden for the members of our community who are experiencing a difficult time. Anyone’s life can change in a moment; tomorrow it could be me on the other side of that shopping cart. I think all of us who volunteer at BPNN realize this
in the community?: Occasionally volunteer for my granddaughter’s school functions How do you feel you help make a difference in your community?: I do as much as possible to connect with people in many different situations and to help promote activities for seniors within the community. I also support charitable organizations in the community. Hobbies/interests: Reading, gardening, cooking and sewing. Bucket list items: learn to knit; take a structured cooking class. What do you like best about your community and why?: What I like best about my community is how caring
and willing people are to make a difference in people’s lives. The community has many wonderful volunteers that really make a difference! What personal satisfaction do you get from serving in your community?: Knowing I can make a positive difference in the lives of people, whether it be a simple act of kindness or helping with a larger initiative. If money were no object, what kind of gift would you give your community?: If money were no object, I think it would be wonderful to give to organizations that support child education, programs to aid senior population with medical and housing issues and veteran programs.
Janice Paul Age: 65 City/town of residence: Madison Occupation: Part time Program Assistant, Verona Senior Center Family?: Charles (husband), age 65; Jennifer (daughter), age 37; Megan (daughter), age 33; Abigail Rose, age 8 How long have you lived in the area?: 53 years What organizations are you involved in and how long have you been with them?: Member of the Dane County Dementia Friendly Community Program, which promotes and teaches businesses and public services dementia friendly techniques. How else are you active
and work hard to ensure that each person is treated with the dignity and respect that we all deserve. What do you like best about your community and
why?: I feel very fortunate to live in a community where the people and the businesses truly care about others. Whenever there’s a need at the pantry, someone from the
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Age: 65 City/town of residence: City of Verona Occupation: Full-time volunteer food pantry manager at Badger Prairie Needs Network (BPNN). Family?: My husband Steve and I have two married daughters, Megan and Stephanie. How long have you lived in the area?: We moved to Wisconsin in 1974 and to Verona in 1976. What organizations are you involved in and how long have you been with them?: When Steve retired in 2009,
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Verona tied for second in Thursday Night League JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Verona outscored the opposition 29-4 in three games last weekend to secure home-field advantage for the Sunday league playoffs. The Cavaliers also earned a Thursday Night League victory to set up a three-way tie for second place with two games remaining. A doubleheader sweep of Dodgeville on Saturday helped the Cavaliers clinch the top seed for the Western North Division playoffs in Sunday League play, and a win over Pine Bluff/Mount Horeb on Sunday improved the team to 14-1 on the season. “We always have the goal that we want to be the No. 1 seed,” manager David Lund said. “We want to set the tone for the whole league that we’re not to be messed around with.” A l t h o u g h Ve r o n a h a s wo n five of the past 10 league titles, including three straight from 2008-10, the Cavaliers haven’t made it to the Final Four since winning in all in 2015. Argyle knocked Verona out in the first round last year, and Dodgeville beat the Cavaliers in the sectional semifinals in 2016. “I think losing our first game at home in the playoffs against Argyle last year motivated us,” Lund said. “We had an early exit in 2014, and I think that motivated us to come back and win it all in 2015.” Ace Kyle Nelson agreed that there is a different feeling surrounding this year’s team. “We’ve got the commitment,” he said. “We’ve got the guys showing up every week. We want to be here, and we want to play.” In Thursday Night play, the Cavaliers (4-2) sit in a three-way tie for second place in the section with Cross Plains and West Middleton. Verona travels to Cross Plains at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for a big game against the Businessmen.
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Shortstop Luke Yapp tracks down a ball for an out in shallow left field in the bottom of the seventh inning of Saturday’s 5-2 victory against Dodgeville. It was the second game Verona took from the Knights on the day to wrap up the Western North Section title. Cross Plains beat Verona 4-1 in the first game this season. “They knocked us out of the playoffs last year and beat us this year, so we’ll have a chip on our shoulder,” Lund said. The Cavaliers end the regular season at Evansville (2-4) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2.
Verona 12, Dodgeville 0 (DH) Nelson went the distance in a three-hit shutout in Game 1 of a Sunday League doubleheader sweep Saturday, and Justin Scanlon went eight innings in the nightcap to lead the Cavaliers
in order to win. If I am out there hitting guys like the last inning, we’re going to have some difTeam Wins Losses ficulty. If we can avoid those Verona 14 1 things, we’re going to be just fine.” West Middleton 11 4 Verona jumped on Dodgeville Pine Bluff/MH 9 5 for five runs in the first inning. Catcher Luke Yapp doubled Muscoda 6 9 home two runs to highlight the Oregon 5 10 inning, which was marred by a Dodgeville 3 12 pair of Dodgeville errors, two hit batters, a walk, two wild pitches and two passed balls. past Dodgeville. he hit two batters in the fifth “It looked like Dodgeville’s Nelson allowed three hits in a inning. head just wasn’t in it from the 12-0 five-inning blowout to start “My main focus is to go out beginning today, getting their the afternoon. He struck out five there and throw strikes,” Nelson and didn’t walk anyone, though said. “I’ve got to throw strikes Turn to HTL/Page 11
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Verona 17U team splits pair of one-run games in Illinois JEREMY JONES Sports editor
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The Verona Senior Legion team (13-7-1) split a pair of one-run games last week at The Show 17U-18U tournament at the Evanston Baseball Stadium in Illinois.
Verona will participate Thursday through Sunday in the Diamond Sports 18U/17U World Series in Bloomington, Ill.
Verona 2, Homestead 1
Jackson Wendler connected with the first he saw in his final at-bat Friday, delivering Verona a 2-1 victory with a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Homestead Ranchers 18U team. The pitching was strong on both sides as Tyler Denu struck out 14 for Verona, while his counterpart for Homestead sat down 11. “We had great pitching from Denu and just enough offense,”
coach Jay Brazeau said. Nate Waller got on by error and Jackson capped the two out rally, hitting the ball off the wall. Waller was running on the pitch and scored from first. Homestead took an early lead in the top of the first inning on an error before Verona tied the game, 1-1, on a Trey Gordon full-count single in the bottom of the third.
Denu was lights out, tossing all seven innings for the win on the hill. He allowed one run on two hits for Verona. Michael Fischer, Nate Waller, Gordon and Wendler each collected a hit.
Lakeside 3, Verona 2 Verona fell behind in the second inning Saturday and was unable to dig itself out, falling 3-2 to the Lakeside Cardinals (Chicago). Tristen Largent took the loss for Verona. He allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings and struck out 10. Tyler McWilliams had the only Verona hit. Verona was scheduled to host Sun Prairie after the Press’ Tuesday publication deadline at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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Verona resident Annika Rufenacht won the 2018 All-City Dive Championship. Rufenacht, who dives for Hawks Landing, scored 199.05 points to best teammate MiKayla Ott (177.75) at the West Side Swim Club. It was Rufenacht’s second title. She also won in 2016. The Swim Championships, in which Rufenacht will also compete, begins on Thursday at Monona Community Pool.
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Cale Rufenacht traveled to Australia for the Down Under Sports Cup from July 5-14. Australia defeated the United States in the international tournament, but Rufenacht finshed 15th. Rufenacht also competed in All-American tournament and finished with an 82.
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Ve r o n a s o o n - t o - b e junior Cale Rufenacht traveled to Australia from July 5-14 for the 15th annual Down Under Sports Cup and participated in both an All-American and an international tournament. Rufenacht ended up shooting an 82 at Parkwood Golf Course on July
10. After adding his handicap, Rufenacht finished with a 75. Rufenacht then placed 15th overall in the 32-hole international tournament July 12-13 between Team USA and Team Australia and had his score count for the overall team score. Australia won the tournament, however. Rufenacht also explored Queensland, Australia, and was able to pet
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What’s next The Cavaliers visit Argyle for the Sunday League regular-season finale at 4 p.m. Saturday. They end the Thursday Night regular season at Evansville (2-4) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. Verona 14, Pine Bluff/ Mount Horeb 2 Jason Erxleben surrendered two runs on six hits over six innings and Reagan Klawiter made his debut with one inning of relief Sunday as Verona cruised to an 14-2 win at Pine Bluff/ Mount Horeb. Designated hitter Derek Burgenske (4-for-5) doubled home two runs, singled home two more and scored twice to pace Verona, which had 14 hits. Scanlon (3-for-4) singled home a run in the fifth, but Verona left the bases loaded with no outs. The Cavaliers tacked on three more in the sixth to go up 12-2. R i g h t f i e l d e r Ty l e r M c C l u r e ( 3 - f o r- 4 ) a n d Jordahl (2-for-5) also had
Night League The Cavaliers sit in a three-way tie for second place in the Central Section Thursday Night League after defeating West Middleton 9-4 at home last week. A tie through three innings, Verona got one the in the fourth inning on left fielder Jacob Slonim’s double and four in the fifth highlighted by a two-run double by Yapp to take an 8-3 lead. Cavalier first baseman Tristan Largent hit a threerun home run in the bottom of the second inning, but West Middleton got all three runs back in the top of the third. Brad Laufenberg went six innings on the hill for the win. He allowed three earned runs on five hits and two walks, while striking out three. Nelson tossed one scoreless inning of relief, striking out two. Austin Leggett took the loss for West Middleton.
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kangaroos on his trip. Rufenacht was the second Verona Area High School golfer to make the team. His former teammate Garhett Kaegi also participated a few years ago.
Making just his second Sunday start this season, Scanlon gave up two runs on five hits over eight i n n i n g s i n S a t u r d a y ’s nightcap as Verona won 5-2. He struck out seven. Scanlon gave up two of his five hits in the second inning and hit a batter to load the bases for Dodgeville. The Knights capitalized by taking a 2-0 lead on a bases-loaded walk by Danny Sullivan and a sacrifice fly by Nate Michek. The game remained tied through six, but the Cavaliers iced their rivals in the top of the seventh. A Dodgeville throwing error (trying to get Brandt between second and third) led to a run, and Jordahl followed with an RBI single. Verona added a fifth run for good measure on a sacrifice fly by Moynihan in the ninth. Lund was hit by a pitch to lead off the fourth, and first baseman Mike Jordahl singled and Moynihan walked to load the bases. A wild pitch and a sac fly by Yapp tied the game. Larson threw all nine innings, allowing five runs on nine hits. He struck out three. M o y n i h a n t h r ew o n e inning of relive to earn the save.
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The V-Sting 14U traveling team has been together for seven years, and finished this season with a 33-7-1 record, winning six of the nine tournaments. Over the length of its existence, the team is 207-67-4 and competed against teams from several states. The team is coached by Matt Fink, Casey Trudgeon, Kirk Contrucci and Steve Krantz. Team members of the Verona Sting 14U (front, from left) are: Sam Contrucci, Aaron Jungers, Clay Krantz, Stephen Kopecky, Aidan Baccus, Joe Hartlieb and Jack Campion; (back) Jackson Trudgeon, Mason Fink and Max Steiner.
gear to the field late,” Nelson said. The Cavaliers kept up the pressure, scoring in every inning. David Lund scored on a passed ball in the second and drove in another to highlight a three-run third. Klayton Brandt added a two-run single to right in the fourth before a fifth Dodgeville error plated the game’s final run on a Lund ground ball to second. Cole Sullivan took the loss for Dodgeville. He lasted 2 1/3 innings, allowing five earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out three. Austin Larson tossed 1 2/3 innings of relief, surrendering three earned runs on four hits and two walks.
multiple hits for Verona. PB/MH (9-5) sent eight batters to the plate in the fourth to cut the Cavaliers’ lead to 3-2 pushing a pair of runs across the plate for the Bluffers. Logan Krantz drove in both runs with a two-out RBI single at the bottom of the lineup. The Bluffers had seven hits and two errors. Scanlon, who won’t be on the field for the regular-season finale Saturday at Argyle (9-6), finished the regular season with a .500 batting average, five doubles, 12 RBIs, 21 runs and seven stolen bases. He was also 3-0 on the hill with a 2.98 ERA in 24 2/3 innings, allowing eight earned runs on 19 hits. “We’re still going to come out trying to win because we have a 15-1 record on the line,” Lund said. “That would be a great accomplishment for this team.”
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POLICE REPORTS Reports collected from the itol Bank parking lot while log books at the Verona Po- following the children, who lice Department. fled on scooters. The driver of the white van saw the May 16 officer and flagged him 6 :11 a .m. In three sepa- down, informing the officer rate incidents, police moved he wanted to speak to them promotional signs that were about sitting in a vehicle placed in the city’s right-of- they didn’t own. The officer way on Verona Avenue and spoke with the children and Epic Lane to a new location. advised the driver to call po7:50 a.m. A Glacier Edge lice if there was another inElementary School parent cident, rather than chase the flagged down an officer with children in a van. a concern over another parent who allows their dog to May 18 walk off leash while taking 5:31 p.m. Police respondtheir child to school. The ed to a structure fire in parent was concerned that Hometown Junction shelter the dog walks several feet with the fire department. in front of the owner. The When officers opened the officer suggested he bring door to the men’s baththe matter to Glacier Edge room in the shelter, heavy administrators and provided black smoke poured out. him with a copy of the city No flames were seen, but ordinance regarding dogs one of the soap dispenson leashes. ers was smoldering. Police 5 :31 p .m. A mother ap- determined it had been lit, proached an officer’s squad as there weren’t any other with her 3-year-old son at ways the soap dispenser the corner of Chapel Royal could have caught fire. Drive and Willow Run and asked if her son could look May 19 inside the squad car. The 1:28 p .m. A man on the officer let the boy sit inside 1200 block of Enterprise the squad car and turned on Drive reported he believed the car’s red and blue lights his ex-wife was transferring for him. money from his personal bank account to one shared May 17 by the two of them. When he 10:36 a .m. An officer called his bank, representaspoke with four different tives told him that someone classes of fifth graders at used the last four digits of Sugar Creek Elementary his Social Security number School during Career Week. to make the transfer. 1 1:13 a .m. A 64-year9 :05 p .m. A woman on old man brought a letter the 400 block of New Age into the police department Circle called police for asthat claimed he had won sistance with her husband, $500,000 from Publishers who believed he was going Clearing House. The enve- to get arrested by the Dislope also contained a check trict Attorney’s office for a from Navitus Health Solu- prior incident that involved tions that was addressed police. She wanted police to to the man. The man was assure him he wasn’t going aware that the checks were to be arrested for the past a scam and is not out any incident. money. 1 1:47 a .m. A man was May 20 booked into the Dane Coun2:16 a .m. Officers rety Jail for misdemeanor bail ceived a report of people jumping after an officer ran shouting “random words” his plates while stopped at on the 800 block of HemKwik Trip on Main Street. lock Drive. After patrolling The man was found to be vi- the area on foot and with the olating the conditions of his squad car, police were unbail and received citations able to locate anyone. for license violation and op9:46 p.m. A man walking erating after revocation. on the high school track 7 :32 p .m. Three young observed two individuals children were warned for inside the press box. The sitting inside an empty “The two left the press box beLocksmiths” van earlier in fore police arrived. Officers the day. Police observed found a window on the a large white van pull into press box open, along with traffic on North Franklin trace amounts of marijuana Street and exit into the Cap- and tobacco. None of the
equipment appeared to be yard. He reported that the teenagers ran from his yard damaged. when he turned on his light May 21 and opened his sliding patio 1:44 p.m. A woman tried door. to prevent her adult son from getting a new debit May 27 card from Heartland Cred2:41 a .m. Police found it Union because she did narcotics, drug paraphernot want him to be able to nalia, alcohol and “large withdraw money from his amounts” of cash inside personal bank account that of a vehicle after it was he might use to purchase seen fleeing the area. Podrugs. The mother and lice followed the car, which son argued before he left turned into the parking lot the bank with some of his of a closed business, and friends. the car’s occupants fled on foot. The suspects were not May 22 caught, but are suspected 11:02 p .m. A raccoon to be a 19-year-old Verona fell through a ceiling onto man and a 19-year-old Mada sleeping woman on the ison woman. 400 block of East Verona Avenue. The raccoon, be- May 29 cause of its “feistiness” and 10:03 a.m. A high school large size was not able to be s t u d e n t s n u c k i n t o t h e placed in a cage, and was school resource officer’s instead released outside office behind him after an through a window in the event in the Performing Arts woman’s residence. The rac- Center. The student began coon was not thought to be flashing hand signals to the sick or rabid. Officers rec- one-way mirror and made ommended the woman call comments about police beher landlord to fix the hole ing racist, “shooting black in her ceiling created by the people” and “f*ck the Verona Police” to other students. raccoon. The officer attempted to May 23 educate the student on not 1:40 p.m. A man’s home sneaking up behind law enon the 900 block of Harper forcement officers. AdminisDrive was broken into after trators were made aware of his wallet was stolen out of the incident. his car from his workplace 8:46 p.m. A man flagged on the east side of Madi- down police while they were son. Officers believe that parked on the corner of the same burglar broke into Mary Lou Street and Westtheir home after stealing the lawn Avenue to say he was wallet, taking jewelry, video “scared” and upset over games, money and DVD’s. having police watch him During the burglary, one of play basketball at Harriet the cats that lived with the Park because of his race. man and his wife escaped He was told the reason for through an open front door. parking in the area was not meant to monitor him. May 24 9:09 p .m. A woman on 8:57 p .m. A parent of a the 100 block of Paoli Street student at Badger Ridge reported her neighbor had Middle School reported an left a large amount of grass eighth-grade student had clippings in the road after said that he was going to mowing their lawn. Police “shoot up the school” after did not see any abnormal reporting that he was being amounts of grass clippings bullied to a teacher. The par- in the roadway upon arrival. ent said she had heard from 9:13 p .m. A black SUV her daughter the teacher driving northbound hit a had asked the boy what he jogger at the intersection of had done to deserve being Main and Richard streets, bullied, which upset the causing minor cuts to the student and resulted in his jogger’s legs. comments. Officers contacted the principal, who said May 31 they had talked to the stu2:50 p .m. A McDonald’s dent. employee was punched in the face by the father of anMay 25 other employee. The father 10:23 a .m. A bus driver left the scene prior to the at Country View Elemen- police arriving. The employtary School backed into a ee was taken to UW Hospital parked vehicle after the bus for their injuries. rolled back slightly when its 3:47 p .m. A child was brakes did not stop it all of taken to UW Hospital after the way. hitting the side of a vehicle 11:10 a .m. A 41-year- at the intersection of Frankold man on the 600 block lin Street and East Verona of Parkland Drive reported Avenue. The driver of the four male teenagers making vehicle told police she had growling and animal noises been passing other vehicles while standing in his back-
to get into the left-turn lane had a warrant out for him in when the child hit her vehi- Iron County. The man was arrested later that morning cle. on a felony warrant and was June 1 booked into Dane County 7:55 a .m. A man on the Jail. 100 block of Berkley Road 7:07 p .m. A 17-year-old received a voicemail from boy was cited for undera person claiming to have age possession of alcohol been shot. It was deter- and retail theft after he was mined the call came from caught shoplifting steaks the brother of his daugh- and alcohol from Miller and ter’s best friend. The mother Sons Supermarket. The boy of the boy asked police to also was found to have a counsel him on this actions. vape juice on him. He was 9:07 a.m. A woman com- released to his parents. plained about her neighbor who was saving parking June 5 spots with cones on Enter10:37 a .m. A teenager prise Drive while the con- was arrested for bail jumpdominium’s parking lot was ing and possession of marbeing repaved. She told ijuana after he was involved police that she had been with a fight. The teenager outside removing his cones had broken up a fight on when he began to parallel Harriet and Marietta Streets park in the spot. She then between two other teenaghit the side of his truck with ers, and while he was being her hand in an attempt to interviewed by police, offiget him to stop. cers noticed he smelled like 2:11 p.m. Police stopped marijuana and searched his a vehicle on the 200 block of backpack and his box of doNine Mound Road after ob- nuts. serving a power drill sitting on the top of the roof while June 8 9:10 a.m. A reference lithe vehicle was in operation. brarian at the Verona Public June 2 Library was hurt after a child 8:48 a .m. A 60-year-old pushed past him while the man reported his truck was he was opening the library missing from his driveway door with a hex wrench. Afon the 300 block of Nine ter the librarian approached Mound Road. After police the child to explain he had arrived, one of the man’s been opening the door, the neighbors pointed out it child ripped the wrench had been parked down the away and threw it across street. The man said some- the library. The same child one must have pulled a had been involved in an inprank on him because noth- cident the day prior, where ing was missing from inside he threw two other children the vehicle and no damage to the ground in Harriet occurred. Park, punched them and 8:21 p.m. Police respond- stole their backpacks. The ed to a report of a man child was taken the juvenile stumbling and falling into reception center after being bushes at the Farm and Fleet taken into custody for disorparking lot. The 44-year-old derly conduct. Madison man was intoxicated and unsteady on his feet June 9 6:49 a .m. Graffiti was and agreed to take an Uber home for the night and stay found on the side of the buildings of Miller and Sons with a friend. Supermarket and Dorn’s June 3 True Value, as well as on a 12:31 p .m. A woman on stop sign at the intersection the 400 block of Lone Pine of Park Lane and Shuman Way reported someone had Street. The word “CA$$” thrown two glass bottles was written in all three placof Rolling Rock beer at her es. Police followed up lookhome overnight. She gave ing for witnesses. the police the name of a 3:48 p .m. An Epic emchild of whom her child had ployee reported seeing two been having issues with teenage males swimming as the person she thought in a pool at the Cassiopemight have done it. ia building and later riding Epic-owned bicycles around June 4 the campus. Police located 11 a .m. A woman re- two 14-year-old girls who ported that she believed her were riding the bikes, which children’s estranged uncle were returned to the Epic had been following them to employee. Police did not loschool with his dump truck. cate the two male teenagers. The man said his route to a construction site on Harriet – Kimberly Wethal Street included the street the children were walking on, and stated it was a coincidence. The children’s mother had said the uncle
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Obituaries Donald “Dean” Stephens
He married Charlene Argus on May 10, 1960. Dean worked in feed and real estate most of his life. He was also a school bus driver for Verona schools, was a volunteer Verona firefighter for over 20 years and Fire Chief for five of those years. Dean played and managed softball teams for over 50 years, was a member of the Platteville ELKS and loved attending all of his grandchildren’s events. He scheduled everything around Badger, Packer and Brewer games. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Char; his daughter, Brenda Stephens; grandchildren, Stephanie (John) Betz, Evan (Kate) Nelson, Kevin (Sondra) German, Amber (Ben Jennings) German and Dylan
(Alissa Schlimgen) German; five great-grandchildren; brother, Clinton (Millie) Stephens; sister, Elizabeth (Bill) White; sisters-in-law, Judi (Pat) Sullivan, Joanne McGuire and Ruth Argus. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marti Kay; brothers, Gordon and James; sister, Beverly Levin; mother- and father-in-law, Joe and Loretta Argus; sisters-in-law, Doreen Stephens, Marji Stephens, Donna Stephens and Nancy Patzner; and brothers-in-law, William Levin and Robert McGuire. A special thank you to the Orange Team from Agrace HospiceCare for their care and compassion by fulfilling his wish to be at home. And to the Verona EMS, Police and Fire Departments for
their assistance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 27, 2018, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 301 N. Main St, Verona with Fr. John Sasse presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass on Friday and also from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Ryan Funeral Home, Verona Chapel, 220 Enterprise Dr. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice. com.
S h e g r ew u p o n h e r p a r e n t ’s fa r m i n r u r a l Blanchardville and graduated from Blanchardville High School in 1955 and University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 1959 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Her teaching career included teaching kindergarten at Hoyt Elementary School in the Madison School District. Florence was united in marriage to Rocco Joseph Ceniti on August 12, 1961, in the Blanchardville Lutheran Church. She and her husband were members of the Bethel Lutheran Church before joining the St. James Lutheran Church in Verona, where she was a member of the adult choir. Florence had many
interests. Flower gardening, books, photography and playing the piano topped the list. Her enthusiasm for these and the love of her family will be missed, however she will be in our hearts forever. She is survived by her husband, Rocco; children, Col. David Ceniti of Sacramento, Calif. and Chris (Carol) Ceniti of Madison; grandson, Jason Ceniti; brother Robert (Carol) Helmeid; brother-inlaws Frank (Mary Jo) Ceniti and Joseph Ceniti; nephew Kevin (JoEllen) Helmeid; and nieces Cheryl (Mark) Zimmerman, Jolena (Dean) Siegenthaler and Krista (Josh) Hinson. She is further survived by aunt Eloise (Stan) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents,
and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Florence was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and aunt. Memorials may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church and Bethel Media Ministry. A Funeral Service honoring the life of Florence was held, Monday, July 23, 2018 at St. James Lutheran Church, 427 S. Main St., Verona. Visitation was held one hour prior to service at the church and on Sunday, July 22 at Ryan Funeral Home, 220 Enterprise Dr.
away on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was born on January 22, 1928 in Aspen, Va., and was raised by Mary and Roger Pollard on a small tobacco farm. Frances moved to Richmond, Va. to work for the Veterans Administration. In Richmond she met the love of her life, Alton (Ike) Eichelkraut, and they were married on February 15, 1952. She was happiFran Eichelkraut ly married to Ret. Major Alton A. Eichelkraut until his passing on December 3, Frances Lee Eichelkraut, 2017. age 90, peacefully passed Frances was a devoted
wife and a nurturing, doting mother and grandparent. She was an outstanding cook. Her Southern-fried chicken and carrot cake were just two of the favorites she made for her family and friends. Frances was also an avid bridge player and reader. She loved exploring and traveling to visit family and friends. Everyone was always welcomed into her home with open arms. She never questioned her duties as the wife of a career military man, who served in two wars. Her
indomitable spirit was an inspiration to all, it never waivered even after suffering a major stroke and the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Frances is survived by her sons Kurt and John Eichelkraut, grandchildren Erica (Jay) Eichelkraut Zilbauer, Justin Eichelkraut, and Alec Eichelkraut, and great-grandchildren Arli and Verona Zilbauer. She is further survived by her brothers Hester (Edith) Pollard and Bill (Pat) Pollard and their families. S h e wa s p r e c e d e d i n
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Donald “Dean” Stephens, age 79, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 21, 2018. He was born in Platteville on April 27, 1939, the son of Donald and Georgia (Russell) Stephens.
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Florence Ione (Helmeid) Ceniti, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Florence was born on March 5, 1937, in Monroe, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Gilman Helmeid and Mildred (Larsen) Helmeid.
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Dorothy Mae Kaltenberg passed away on her 93rd birthday, July 18, 2018, with her family by her side. She was born in Manitowoc on July 18, 1925, the daughter of Victor and Rose (Ourada) Motiff, and was raised in Stangelville by her grandparents after her parents passed away. She married Clarence Kaltenberg on Feb. 15, 1947, and the two enjoyed 55 years of marriage until his death in 2002. They resided in Verona since 1954 and Dorothy was an active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and volunteered at the Verona Senior Center for many years. She looked forward to planning the Senior Center’s annual Brewers trip and making peanut packs for those attending. She worked various jobs, including waitressing at the Eagle’s Nest and The Dugout, helping in the kitchen at Verona Elementary School, death by her parents, husband Alton, and brothers Charles (Helen) Pollard and Stuart (Connie) Pollard. A gathering of relatives and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville. A prayer service led by Chaplain Emmanuel Thompson will take place at 7 p.m. during the visitation. Frances will be laid to rest alongside her husband at the Southern Wisconsin
working as secretary at Motiff Heating and as a tour guide for Hello America bus tours. She was a staunch Brewers and Packers fan. Dorothy is survived by her children, Bill, Nancy (Jerry) Wipperfurth, Judy (Mike) Opsal, Dave (Deb), Mary (Norm) Sandmire, Tom (Shirley), Lori (Bill) Burns, and Rick (Michelle); 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Norbert Kaltenberg; and many extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; a granddaught e r, A m y Wi p p e r f u r t h ; brothers, Bob (Delores) and Victor (Pat); her best friend, Nila Kaltenberg; and many in-laws. Her family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Noel Manor for providing a caring home for Dorothy. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, July 23, 2018, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 301 N. Main St., with Father John Sasse presiding. Burial will follow at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery. To view and sign the guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice. com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services Verona Chapel 220 Enterprise Drive 845-6625
Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Union Grove. Memorials are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare, Inc., the Alzheimer’s Association, or Wounded Warriors. Special thanks is given to the staffs of Agrace HospiceCare, Inc. and Brookdale for the kind and compassionate care given to Frances. An online memorial with guestbook is available at www.bealfuneralhomes. com.
Apartments: 2 alders changed votes since March, 3 others are new on the Common Council Continued from page 1 complaints from Jefferson Street residents who were unhappy about the prospect of people looking into their backyards and what alders had seen as an unacceptable density of almost 40 units per acre. The council has turned over nearly half its membership since March, and t wo a l d e r s w h o vo t e d against the project changed their votes Monday. Architect Randy Bruce presented detailed information on projected traffic counts and stormwater management, two key concerns that had been cited in March. Ald. Evan Touchett (Dist. 4) continued to disagree with the plan as presented, saying he’d be in favor of allowing 72 units there, as shown on the city’s 4-year-old downtown plan.
Touchett and fellow alder Heather Reekie (D-4) are the senior members of the council, with five years’ experience. Reekie changed her vote without direct explanation, but she asked questions about parking and traffic, two issues neighbors brought up repeatedly. City planning director Adam Sayre pointed out City Center has plenty of overflow parking available even during the many busy events at Veterans Park and Festival Park, and though he said he’s biked Lincoln Street before and found it “chaotic,” he agreed with Bruce’s conclusions that these apartments wouldn’t make a big a difference. “(An additional) one vehicle every six minutes, that’s not a drastic change,” Sayre said. “I think there’s bigger questions along this
road long term.” Ald. Chad Kemp (D-1) also changed his vote, which had come during his first meeting as an alder. Kemp said his reasoning then had been “concerns about environmental impact.” The stormwater plan is part of the third stage of the PUD process, the precise implementation plan, and Sayre had mistakenly given a noncommittal answer when asked if alders could vote against that third stage if the stormwater plan were insufficient. Monday, Bruce asserted the stormwater management in the project would not only reduce rainflow to neighboring properties and the nearby Badger Mill Creek but also improve the water quality flowing there. Ald. Kate Cronin (D-3), one of three new alders since the previous vote,
said she “had been through this” herself, when Walgreens located near her Shuman Street house more than a decade ago. But “Walgreens has been a good neighbor,” she conceded. “Whether we like it or not, we’re growing,” she added. “This is a unique opportunity to get some housing that is going to create an opportunity for people to walk and bike. ... They may have 90 or 120 cars, but hopefully we can get them out of their cars.” Cronin, Kemp and Ald. Katie Kohl (D-2) had separately requested a reconsideration of the rejected project after Dohm’s team offered up three options last month. For a few minutes Monday, it appeared the apartments might get approved but vetoed, something that
happened rarely, if ever, over the previous 12 years under Mayor Jon Hochkammer. But after listening to city attorney Bryan Kleinmaier’s explanation of the procedures related to it, Mayor Luke Diaz said he “wouldn’t bother” if he felt a veto would get overturned. Doing so requires a two-thirds vote of the council. Monday’s vote on the GDP approved a broad vision of the plan, with building size and placement and a general layout. The final step in the process addresses detailed items such as landscaping, architecture, lighting and building materials. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.
Glossary What’s a PUD? A planned-unit development is an approval process that allows for a wide variety of exemptions from the city’s standard zoning process in exchange for extra scrutiny over design and other considerations. It involves at least three visits each to the Plan Commission and Common Council: the concept plan, the general development plan and the precise implementation plan. The concept plan does not require a vote, seeking feedback only. An approved GDP – which shows the site configuration and types of uses – gives the developer the right to build the development as long as it is substantially similar to what has been approved. The PIP governs details such as architecture, landscaping and lighting.
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Alder: Posey emphasizes outside perspective; Feller is lifelong resident Continued from page 1 N.J., said she moved here for the name but stayed when given the opportunity to relocate because of her love of the community. She said her knowledge of communities in other states would be beneficial. Feller pointed out that he’s a third-generation Verona resident with kids who are in Verona schools and a longtime interest in civic affairs through reading the Verona Press. He suggested his historical perspective, as well as that of a local business owner, could benefit the group.
Posey’s submission concluded the most important issues in the city focused on development and the needs that come with it – both diversity in housing and health and human service needs. Ald. Kate Cronin (D-3), a health educator and researcher, questioned her on what health and human service needs she might be referring to, but Posey said she would have to “look into it more.” Feller listed three priorities for Verona – addressing the needs of the new high school, downtown revitalization and socioeconomic diversity. He
also cited a need to provide employment opportunities for young adults. Cronin asked Feller what would need to happen to create such employment opportunities, and he struggled to add detail. Posey, a 2000 graduate of Hobart and William Smith with a degree in sociology,
spent most of the past seven years working with the Girl Scouts of the Badgerland Council and also worked with a YMCA and various social service-type jobs. But Ald. Charlotte Jerney (D-3), who was appointed to fill a vacancy in June, questioned the potential “instability” of Posey holding several jobs that lasted a year or less. Posey began working at Park Bank in May. Posey said she and her husband “followed our passions” before having kids, but with an opportunity to relocate earlier this year, they decided “this is where we’re
going to set down roots.” Feller, the practice manager for Verona Veterinary Medical Service and co-owner of the connected Verona Boarding Services, said he’s lived in Verona since he was 6 months old and that his grandparents farmed in Verona. Both candidates said they would run for re-election next April were they appointed.
Martin. 4. Public Comment: Noah Roberts, President of the Verona School Board, updated the Council on the School District’s efforts to satisfy the requirement by the City that the new Verona Area High School site contain two access points. The District has been unable to secure the property necessary to create an access point at Nine Mound Road. At this point, only three viable options remain: Option 1 – the City exercises eminent domain to gain access to the necessary property on Nine Mound Road; Option 2 – the high school site maintains a single access point; Option 3 – an access road connecting to Paoli Street is reconsidered. The District is asking the Council for direction to City Staff and the District on how to move forward. 5. Approval of Minutes from the June 25, 2018 Common Council meeting: Motion by Reekie, seconded by Cronin, to approve the minutes of the June 25, 2018 Common Council meeting. Motion carried 7-0. 6. Mayor’s Business: None 7. Announcements: 8. Administrator’s Report: Mr. Mikorski reported on the following items: * Early in-person absentee voting for the August 14, 2018 Partisan Primary Election will be available at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 4th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and August 6th to 9th from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. * Due to the August 14th election, the August 13th Common Council meeting will be moved to Thursday, August 16th. 9. Engineer’s Report: Jess Billmeyer, AECOM representative, reported on the following items: Downtown Streets Project, City Parking Lot Reconstruction, 2018 Streets Rehabilitation, Old PB Bridges, Bike and Ped Improvements, CTH M Project, Well 6 * 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 $1,028,462.19. Motion carried 7-0. B. Plan Commission (1) Discussion Re: A planned unit development concept plan review for a proposed 28,849 square foot commercial development to be located in the West End south of West Verona Avenue, west of West End Circle, and east of Wall Street. The applicant is requesting a planned unit development (PUD) concept review to allow for the construction of 28,849 square feet of commercial space in the West End. No formal motion is required, as this is the conceptual review of the project. David Seeley, representative of Steve Brown Apartments, stated they are thinking more high-end, boutique style retail establishments, such as a coffee shop, a bike shop, clothing shops, yoga or fitness facilities, etc. Local and regional restaurants will be considered, as well. The Common Council took no action on this item. C. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee (1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An agreement with T-Mobile (Black Dot) regarding lease of water tower space. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kemp, to approve a term sheet agreement with T-Mobile (Black Dot) regarding lease of water tower space. T-Mobile, otherwise known as Black Dot, has submitted a lease extension proposal (term sheet) for cellular equipment on Tower 2 located near Whalen Road and S. Main Street (CTH M). The current contract terminates on December 31, 2019. The proposed terms are a monthly rental fee of $2,459.75 for the next four years guaranteeing total income to the City of $118,069.00. Motion carried 7-0.
(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An offer to purchase for lands necessary on Parcel 2 for Transportation Project Plat 100-00-53100-230-173 under Project ID 2016-123, CTH PD. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kemp, to approve an offer to purchase for lands necessary on Parcel 2 for Transportation Project Plat 100-00-53100230-173 under Project ID 2016-123, CTH PD. This agreement allows the City to acquire land and other property interests for the CTH PD Transportation Improvement project. The property is located on the north side of CTH PD, west of the UW-Ridge golf course and east of Woods Road. This is a land sale only. The offer presented to the owner is $4,100. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Cronin, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Gaskell – Aye; Alder Jerney – Aye; Alder Kemp – Aye; Alder Kohl – Aye; Alder Reekie – Aye; Alder Touchett – Aye; Alder Cronin – Aye. Motion carried 7-0. The Common Council convened in closed session at 7:33 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Touchett, seconded by Gaskell, to reconvene in open session. Motion carried 7-0. The Common Council reconvened in open session at 7:38 p.m. Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kemp, to amend the original motion to approve an offer to purchase for lands necessary on Parcel 2 for Transportation Project Plat 100-00-53100-230-173 under Project ID 2016-123, CTH PD to include a final offer amount of $7,425 for the land. The amended motion carried 7-0. Mayor Diaz requested a vote on the original motion to approve an offer to purchase for lands necessary on Parcel 2 for Transportation Project Plat 100-0053100-230-173 under Project ID 2016-123, CTH PD. The original motion carried 7-0. Mayor Diaz requested unanimous consent from the Council to take up Item 11.B before Item 11.A. There were no objections. 11. Old Business B. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Update on the Verona Area School District new high school project as it relates to the approved VASD Development Agreement The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. The City of Verona received a request to open negotiations regarding the Verona Area School District’s transportation plan and improvements. Based on the letter received from the Verona Area School District, alternatives to the School
purchasing the Nine Mound property will need to be discussed. With each alternative, there is a cost and potential change to the Development Plan. Mr. Kleinmaier explained that the School District was not able to reach a purchase agreement with a property owner through whose property a road connecting to Nine Mound Road was to be built as part of the transportation plans associated with the new high school project. The agreement that the City made with the School District regarding the transportation plans associated with the new high school project includes several public improvement projects that the School District would need to complete in order to receive the payments that the City agreed to make as part of the development agreement. The City needs to determine if there are alternatives to the road that would have gone through this property. Changing the transportation plans now will impact the costs, the benefits and the allocation. The City will have to update the allocation analysis as part of the determination of alternative transportation routes. We are not in a position to discuss alternatives at this point, as we do not have the necessary details. Ms. Gaskell remarked that she wants to make sure that the City makes this decision with careful consideration, and that staff should have the time needed to do this properly, yet without delay. Ms. Cronin asked if the City can approach the Department of Transportation (DOT) on this again. (The School District had originally requested that the DOT allow a road beginning 500 feet from the Hwy. 18/151 exit.) Mr. Jacobson replied that in order to do that, a detailed alternatives analysis and updated Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) would have to be completed. Mr. Billmeyer estimated the timeline for updating the TIA and the two-stage approval from the DOT at four to six months. Any new road within the DOT’s 1,270-foot access control area off Hwy. 18/151 must be approved by the DOT. The access area ends at the current Coating Place driveway. Mr. Touchett stated we have a safety concern with a road 500 feet off the highway. The likelihood of traffic being backed up from the school entrance is very good, which would pose a problem for vehicles trying to exit the highway. Mr. Kleinmaier stated option 3 proposed by the School District – to reconsider an access road connecting to Paoli Street – is largely outside of our control because of the DOT process. Option 1 – asking the City to exercise eminent domain to gain access to the necessary property on Nine Mound Road – was unanimously rejected in earlier discussions. Option 2 – asking the City to allow a single access point to the new high school site – would require an analysis of cost, and reallocation of those costs to benefitted properties. Mr. Jacobson stated any of the options, other than the ones identified in the current development agreement, should have the TIA updated. To update a TIA of this magnitude is not feasible in just a few weeks. Mr. Kleinmaier has received a copy of the offer that was given to the property owner by the school district. The property is owned by Russell and Vicki Swiggum. S&E Excavating is an established business on the property. Mr. Kemp asked if only one access point to the school property should even be considered. Mr. Jacobson replied a single access point for a destination is not advised. Mr. Kleinmaier stated the development agreement will have to be amended because the project as anticipated in the development agreement is not going to happen that way. Mr. Roberts asked for open dialogue going forward. We are looking for a viable option that is mutually beneficial and supported by the City. We are happy to
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Legals NOTICE The City of Verona Plan Commission will hold Public Hearings on August 6, 2018 at City Hall, 111 Lincoln Street, at 6:30 PM for the following planning and zoning matters: 1) Conditional use permit for a proposed UW Credit Union with drive-thru service to be located at 651 Hometown Circle. 2) Conditional use permit for a proposed Summit Credit Union with drive-thru service to be located at 407-409 West Verona Avenue. 3) General development plan (GDP) for a planned unit development (PUD) to be located in the West End south of West Verona Avenue, west of West End Circle, and east of Wall Street that would allow for the construction of 28,849 square feet of commercial space. 4) General development plan (GDP) amendment for a planned unit development (PUD), known as Sugar Creek Commons, located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the construction of 297-apartment units, and 26,730 square feet of commercial space. 5) Precise implementation plan (PIP) amendment for the Sugar Creek Commons development located at the southwest corner of West Verona Avenue and Legion Street to allow for the construction of Building “C” containing 12,230 square feet of commercial space and 80-apartment units. Interested persons may comment on these planning and zoning matters during the public hearings at the August 6th Plan Commission meeting. The Plan Commission will make recommendations for these matters, which will then be reviewed by the Common Council for final decisions on Thursday, August 16th. Contact Adam Sayre, Director of Planning and Development, at 608-8489941 for more information on these items or to receive copies of the submittals. Ellen Clark, City Clerk Published: July 19 and 26, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AND TOWN OF VERONA Notice is hereby given that the Public Test of the Automatic Tabulating and Electronic Voting Equipment to be used for the August 14, 2018 Partisan Primary in the City of Verona and Town of Verona will be conducted on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 @ 10:30 AM for the Town of Verona and Wednesday, August 8, 2018 @ 10:30 AM for the City of Verona at the respective municipal buildings. This test is open to the general public. Ellen Clark, Clerk City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 608-845-6495 John Wright, Clerk Town of Verona 7669 County Highway PD Verona, WI 53593 608-807-4466 Published: July 26, 2018 WNAXLP *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF VERONA FIREMAN’S PARK IMPROVEMENTS VERONA, WISCONSIN PROJECT 09286022 The City of Verona will receive and accept bids ONLY through QuestCDN. com via the online electronic bid service (QuestvBid) for the construction of Fireman’s Park Improvements until 2:00 PM, August 22, 2018. All bids will be downloaded and publicly read aloud at MSA
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work with you along the way. The Common Council did not convene in closed session, and no action was taken on this item. A. Discussion Re: Development Agreement for Sugar Creek Commons Project in Tax Incremental District #9. The Common Council may convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. Mr. Sayre explained that the Sugar Creek Commons project is along W. Verona Avenue, is approximately 6-7 acres in size, and extends from Legion Street to just east of St. Vincent de Paul. It includes the old truck stop and the car wash, and goes south to include most of the apartment buildings along Topp Avenue, as well. The applicant has submitted potential revisions to the general development plan. They are now proposing up to 297 apartment units and 26,000 square feet of commercial space along Verona Ave. The height of the mixed use and multi-family portions of the project would increase from 3 stories to 4 stories. The requested amendments would go to the Plan Commission, and potentially to the Council, in August. Mr. Kleinmaier stated the developer has submitted some comments and changes to the development agreement proposed by the City. The reasons for going into closed session are to discuss terms and conditions within the development agreement, and monetary aspects related to the requests from the developer over and above what we initially anticipated providing to them. Both contain a bargaining component, the discussion of which City Staff is requesting a closed session. Motion by Gaskell, seconded by Touchett, to convene in a closed session, as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e), for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons deem a closed session necessary. The Common Council may reconvene in an open session to discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in the closed session. On roll call: Alder Jerney – Aye; Alder Kemp – Aye; Alder Kohl – Aye; Alder Reekie – Aye; Alder Touchett – Aye; Alder Cronin – Aye; Alder Gaskell – Aye. Motion carried 7-0. The Common Council convened in closed session at 8:12 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Motion by Kemp, seconded by Cronin, to reconvene in open session. Motion carried 7-0. The Common Council reconvened in open session at 8:58 p.m. No action was taken by the Common Council in closed session. 12. New Business A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of operator licenses. Motion by Touchett seconded by Kemp to approve operator license applications as presented by the City Clerk. Motion carried 7-0. 13. Adjournment: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. Motion carried 7-0. Ellen Clark City Clerk Published: July 26, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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‘A rich-man’s game’ Marks is up against competitors with deep pockets. Chester Weber, who’s won the national foreign hand championship numerous times, has the weight of his mother Charlotte Colket Weber’s position as an heir to the Campbell Soup Co. fortune, she said. Another competitor, Misdee Wrigley Miller, she added, is an heiress to the Wrigley Chewing Gum company. Yet another competitor, Paul Maye, is sponsored by John Malone, who owns the most land in the United States, she said. “All of these people have unlimited funds,” Marks said. “I’m spending my retirement on this.” While placing well requires the ability to drive the horses and manage the reins, she said, it’s certainly an advantage to be able to purchase the best horses and hire the coaches and clinicians that will move them to the next level.
A new crew And as money plays a part in winning, the lack of scoring high enough in competitions can have a negative effect on your ability to compete. Because Marks didn’t
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Front left, Mary Ruth Marks trains with the horses she’ll be competing with next week. The horses she drives are all siblings and have been bred, raised and trained by Marks. staff wasn’t consistent each had an entire staff abandon time, nor could afford to pay her out on the East Coast. Friends and family found for one out of her own pocket like her competitors – she her a place to stay, and from there she recruited a new crew composed of a navigator who had competed in the world championships, the navigator’s daughter and one of her friends who groomed the horses for her. This time, she’s taking with her Hannah Guenther, Maysn Prucha and Isabelle Kunze, who all live in the region, and all of whom Marks said are eager to learn the intricacies of the sport. “ I f y o u ’r e a w i n n e r, everyone wants to be on the Athletic Center
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duathlon championships in Spain – told her that it was her time to take a turn in the spotlight. “He said, ‘Mom, you supported me, now I’ll support you,’” she said. “He could be a help, he could be a detriment. But he’ll be in the pictures. “To have Russell on the back of the carriage is going to be a thrill.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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