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Homeschool
group grows
in Verona
Verona Area School District
Classical
Conversations
offers support for
parents
Scott Girard
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Photo by Scott Girard
Teacher Mindy Grant, right, works with Cora Little Soldier to find Soldiers interests for a research paper.
Little things at VAHS

Students, teachers slowly adjusting to broader choices
Students today live in a different

world from the one teachers grew up
in, and that calls for a new way of
teaching.
Thats why English teacher Mindy
Grant, in her third year at Verona
Area High School, has embraced personalized learning.
The people who are in education,
the teachers, are not people who have
ever had to live or grow up with the
situations that these kids are growing up in, Grant said. The idea of
us becoming more mentors or collaborators with students, I think, is
a little scary for some people, but I
think itll be really beneficial once we
get there.
Shes one of the handful of VAHS
teachers who has given a strong
embrace to personalized learning,
which focuses on giving students
more of a voice in what they learn and
how they learn it.
Just down the hall from Grant, who
teaches in the schools K-Wing, is a
group going all-out on personalized
learning at the Exploration Academy, the districts charter high school
that opened last year to focus on project-based learning without the traditional class model.
VAHS is far from that model still,
and most teachers are incorporating
The little things that were all kind

of doing (are) really adding up and
throughout a students day is making
a big difference, Mortenson told the
Press. People are thinking strategiJanuary: Overview
cally.
As the district moves to a districtFebruary: Elementary schools
wide personalized learning model,
March: Charter schools
with a goal of every student having
a personalized learning plan by the
April: Middle schools
2016-17 school year, the teachers
May: High school
also hope there will be an even bigger
buy-in from the students, who someJune: Teaching the teachers
times arent ready for all of the choice
they now have in their learning.
Some of them are like, Yes,
choice, and they run with it, Grant
said. Some of them are like, I can
do anything? And it takes like five
Exploration Academy
days to figure it out.
already going full-bore
Administrators also hope a schedule change next year to a block schedPage 12 ule, with a periodic advisory time, can
help students develop closer relationships with a single teacher who can
personalized learning at a slower help guide their personal learning and
pace. But even the many who have get to know each one as a learner.
not fully embraced the approach are
doing little things to move toward Developing interests
giving students more of a say in their
One of the most rewarding things
education, said VAHS personalized for the teachers going all-in has been
learning coach Rita Mortenson, a seeing the students explore their interbusiness and technology teacher who ests in a new way.
took on the role two years ago when
Its so neat to see them as it actuthe school board made personalized ally sinks in, I can do anything,
learning implementation a goal for
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If you go
What: Classical
Conversations information meeting
When: 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, June 6
Where: Yolas Caf,
494 Commerce St.,
Madison
Information:
Contact Jessica
Gunby at 438-4173 or
stickandsandtutoring@
gmail.com
The model focuses on
teaching children of any
age the same factual information, while offering different ways for them to
engage with that information.
My 5-year-old can
learn the exact same history as my 11-year-old. Its
going to mean something
different to my 5-yearold, of course, Gunby
said, explaining that her
11-year-old can talk about
the deeper implications of
the same facts.
The program has a religious component, as well,
as the learning is centered around God and the
programs mission statement invokes religion.
Gunby said people of any
religious background or
belief system are welcome
to join, though tutors, who
teach at the groups weekly meetings, must agree
with the statement of
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A local group of homeschooling families has

grown its ranks quickly in
the four years since it was
created.
Between 32 and 36 students will take part in the
Classical Conversations
group, which meets weekly at Memorial Baptist
Church, director Jessica
Gunby said. Its first group
was just eight students.
The Classical Conversations model is a national
program, with a focus on
what it calls the classic style of learning,
which puts an emphasis
on building foundational
knowledge, using that
foundation to compare
and contrast topics and
finally making arguments
or solving problems with
the knowledge. It can also
include Latin vocabulary
and classic works of literature.
Gunby found the model
attractive when deciding
what was the best method
to homeschool her children.
We naturally gravitated toward the classical
model, Gunby said of she
and her husbands decision. We really liked the
methodology of it.
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Shell casings fly in the cemetery during the 21-gun salute.
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The American Legion Mason Lindsay Post 385 presented a Memorial Day program in honor of veterans at Verona Area High School on May 25, followed by a service at the cemetery. Approximately 80
people attended the event, and a potluck luncheon at the clubhouse followed.
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The Verona Press
City of Verona
Plan Commission reviews

Pizza Ranch proposal
Jim Ferolie
Verona Press editor
Photo by Jim Ferolie
All down the block

Contractors install fiber-optic lines along Enterprise Drive on Tuesday morning for TDS, using directional boring machines. TDS representatives explained the infrastructure project, called a fiber overbuild, will allow for faster service and will reach most Verona neighborhoods by the end of the year.
The first groups are around Wynnwood Drive, Enterprise Drive and Harvest Lane, and yards were
marked by other utilities last week for the digging this week. For information on the project, visit
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Verona Area School District
Board increases open enrollment spots

Open enrollment
The Verona Area School

Board increased the number of open enrollment spots
again this year after there
were more openings at elementary schools than initially
expected.
The board approved 78
spots for students to open
enroll into the district in January, and it increased that to
99 at its May 18 meeting
after principals came back
with updated enrollment projections. The new openings
included 12 for kindergarten,
which previously had none.
There were 41 requests to
open enroll kindergartners
into the district.
Last year, the board initially approved 30 before
adding more spots in July.
The district has decreased
the number of open enrollees
its allowed in the past two
years after open enrollment
had served as a major budget
boon during the preceding
years. The board has cited
growing student populations
within the district as a reason
to keep the numbers lower, as
some elementary schools near
or surpass their capacities.
The newly opened spots
this year include seven at
Verona Area International
School, which could lead to
a problem if those students
do not want to be part of the
Chinese-immersion school
after they arrive.
They could move out of
that to a neighborhood school
the next day, superintendent Dean Gorrell explained.
Once they are accepted, then
open enrollment students have
all the rights of a resident student. You cant force a student

to be in a charter school.
VAIS had only 10 requests
for its 22 kindergarten spots
during the charter enrollment
period earlier this year.
Students who enter in kindergarten will be able to stay
through fifth grade, when
they have to apply for reentry into the district.
Adding kindergarten spots
gave pause to some board
members, including Renee
Zook, but ultimately the
board approved the new spots
unanimously.
I look at the kindergarten spaces, knowing that we
would be obligated to provide spaces for these 12 kids
through fifth grade, Zook
said. When were looking at
overpopulated schools and trying to figure out what we want

to do, and then were accepting new students that we
could have for six years.
The other new openings
include one for first grade,
bringing that grades number of openings to seven, and
eight for fifth grade, bringing
the total to 11. There were 12
first-grade requests and 21
fifth-grade requests.
The fifth-graders would be
in VASD for one year before
reapplying, but district business manager Chris Murphy
said that was clearly spelled
out in the letter thats sent
to families requesting open
enrollment.
The district receives the
cost of attendance from the
state for each open enrollee.
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The commission will

hold a public hearing for
Infusion Mixed Martial
Arts, in one of the two
existing 30,000-squarefoot flex buildings in
Liberty Business Park.
The business would be
relocating from Mount
Horeb into one of several
smaller spots (about 2,500
square feet) along with
KSW Construction and
Budget Blinds.
The building requested
the ability to operate 24
hours a day, though a letter
included in the submission
states it would not likely
use late-night hours.
Town of Verona
Board to consider bathrooms for Epic

The Town of Verona
board will consider a land
use application for Epic to
allow for bathroom facilities at its June 2 meeting.
Epic requested the bathrooms, which would be
located at 2645 Country
View Road, to serve maintenance and landscaping

staff.
The plan commission
will discuss the rezone that
would be required at its
Thursday, May 28, meeting at 6:30 p.m.
The commission is also

expected to discuss the
framework of a boundary
agreement with the City of
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property, which the county sold to developer Tim
Neitzel eight years ago, is
on at least its fifth development proposal. Previous
plans have included apartments, a hotel, an office
building and a couple of
different restaurants, and
theyve been dropped for a
variety of reasons, including financing and road
access problems.
This plan is a bit simpler
than previous ones, and it
doesnt depend on a deal
with Farm and Fleets parent company for access to
Hometown Circle, a key
sticking point in at least
one of the previous plans.
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Supply has asked to waive

its initial review for a
10,000-square-foot metalframed distribution center
on Thousand Oaks Trail.
That decision will be up to
the commission.
The building, one of 13
owned by the company,
would be a relocation from
a Madison center near
Stoughton Road. The parcel is zoned industrial, and
the building would contain
2,400 square feet of office
space and 7,600 square
feet of warehouse space.
A six-unit apartment
building on an empty lot at
Hemlock Drive and Cross
Country Road will get an
initial review Monday. The
three-bedroom apartments
will have two-car garages.
A set of six single-family lots off Harper Drive is
seeking a preliminary plat
and will need to return for
zoning.
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21 new openings
include 12 in
kindergarten
The latest plan for the

commercial strip between
Farm and Fleet and the
county hospital features a
pizza restaurant and two
multitenant retail buildings.
The initial review
for that property, at 710
E. Verona Ave., is one of
several new developments
the Plan Commission will
consider Monday night.
Others include a six-unit
apartment building off
Cross Country Road and
an electric supply company
in the Verona Technology Park. The Commission
will also consider a permit
for a martial arts studio in
Liberty Business Park.
window and two retail

buildings totaling just over
10,000 square feet. Rightin, right-out access would
come on the eastern edge
of the property, abutting
the bike trail, and a second access, for left turns in
and out, would go through
the countys Consolidated
Food Services property to
the east.
The rear end of the property, more than two acres,
is not identified in the proposal.
Pizza Ranch is a 34-yearold Iowa-based chain of
restaurants with 180 locations in 13 Western and
Midwestern states. It fosters a Western-style image,
right down to its composite
wood frame, and it boasts a
large salad bar and hot buffet. Its website claims to be
community focused.
The chain has gained
renown recently for hosting Republican presidential caucus stops in Iowa
because of its evangelical
stance on Christianity and
welcoming policy toward
political events.
The nearest Pizza Ranch
is in Sun Prairie, though
there are several others
further north in Wisconsin,
with the newest in Oshkosh. The owner is listed
as William Walther of
Waunakee.
All three buildings
would need to return for a
site plan, and the restaurant
would also require a permit and therefore council
approval.
May 28, 2015
Opinion
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Letters to the editor
Exploration Academy puts kids in

the drivers seat of their education
Top-ranking schools do not
provide top-rank education for all
learners. This is a lesson I learned
the hard way. These days, fortunately, there are other ways, new
learning paradigms, new schools,
better options, Education is evolving. We in the VASD have a fantastic high school opportunity in
EA, (Exploration Academy).
In its second year, EA is one
of the rare charter high schools
in Wisconsin. Charters are public (but not traditional) schools.
Any Verona district student (in,
or entering high school) can, at
any time, consider EA for his/her
high school education. There is
no extra charge. This is a public
school. And, currently, there is a
waiting list for EA next year.
In traditional K-12 schools students follow a series of prescribed
classes, prescribed courses in a
certain order. Learning tasks have
a beginning and an end, punctuated by a test, or an assignment.
Grades are rendered, then the
entire class moves on. If you got
a D, cest la vie (too bad, so sad),
move on! Time for the next course
of just getting by learning.
Whats being taught here? What
are our kids learning? 1. Education is a race. 2. Education is all
about the grade (GPA). Those
who do not master these two priorities are left with an ever-growing
belief that they are just not cut out
for the education thing. This is
the worse possible outcome of the
high school experience. Shouldnt
our first goal be to cultivate a confident lover of learning?
Exploration Academy is a
project-based, competency-driven
school. Students master essential skills and achieve specific
learning targets as they develop
and work on a wide variety of
projects. The students are in the
drivers seat. They chose the topics and develop the projects that
interest them.
They do not, however, flounder on their own at EA. Teacher/
advisers meet weekly with each of
their students to review and discuss each students project(s) and
explore new/potential interests
and project ideas. The goal is to
find what both interests and challenges each individual student,
then weave in learning targets
and skills that all students must
achieve to graduate.
Its also about competency, not
just the grade. Students dont
just move on when the time is up.
They are required to get it right,
be proficient, and to actually learn
and develop skills. This level of
attention is absolutely vital for
keeping students on track and
cultivating their interests (sorely
missing in traditional schools).
I believe the EA paradigm of
teaching and learning achieves
more complete, meaningful, and
lasting learning. The end result?
few weeks ago, I was at a
A smart, confident, lover of learnbirthday party for one of
ing.
my sons classmates, and
Any Verona districtstudent (in, her mother casually mentioned
or entering high school) can, at that she had recently returned
any time, consider EA for his/her from Nepal.
high school education.
She had taken this trip
months before a 7.8-magnitude
Steve Heuer earthquake turned the povertyTown of Verona stricken country upside-down
on April 25. But the conversation was in context of the recent
events, which have, as of Monday, resulted
in more than
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As the news cycle turns,

dont forget about Nepal
religions that are foreign to us.

But the effect of that earthquake, which had an epicenter
just outside its capital of 2 million people almost exactly the
same as Port-au-Prince, Haiti
has really torn that country
apart, more than most people
realize.
Its not so much the 8,700
dead, which admittedly is not
comparable to Haitis toll of
100,000 or more. Its the survivors the core of any relief
effort who face much worse
conditions than even Haiti did.
For one thing, the massive
number of homeless is about
four times what Haiti experienced, and in this country, the
vast majority already were living
on dirt floors. In some areas, 95
percent of homes were destroyed
in the two big quakes.
Just picture that for a moment.
Even worse, its mountainous terrain makes the country
incredibly difficult to access any
way other than by airplane, and
its one international airport is
damaged, down to a single runway that can handle two landings a day per agency.
Landslides are a constant
threat, monsoon season is starting and human trafficking,
already a problem in Nepal and
other third-world Asian countries, has been aggravated by
the conditions. Things arent
helped by the incompetent and
corrupt government that seems
to think it should get all the aid
directly and the fact that most of
the population lives in remote
areas outside the capital that are
largely inaccessible.
Its a mess that will take years
and years to recover from, and
its already moved out of the
regular news cycle. Thats the
sad part.
A month after the first Nepal
quake, foreign humanitarian
agencies have pledged about
$300 million in aid, and the
United Nations has gotten about
15 percent of its Flash Appeal
instant aid request of $400 million.
Compare that to Haiti, where
the U.S. government alone
had pledged over $500 million within the first month and
total pledges were at $1.8 billion, with the UN Flash Appeal
hitting 95 percent of its goal.

Other than the initial death
toll, theres nothing about the
Haiti quake which has taken
years to recover from that
was more devastating than what
were seeing in Nepal. It was
just closer and more familiar.
And neither is in the same
league as Hurricane Katrina,
where relief donations went over
$500 million in just seven days
and the U.S. government kicked
in over $60 billion within two
weeks. Then add an incalculable
amount of in-kind donations
over the ensuing few years by
people who simply drove down
and helped rebuild.
Many of them were from
around here, as the communities
we cover at UNG are amazingly
good about charity. Give people
a purpose and a good story and
theyll come out in droves to
fork over their labor or their
money. Its awesome to see.
But its so easy to get caught
up in whats nearby and disconnect from the distant.
Thats human nature, something we journalists always keep
in mind as we write and report.
I am a big fan of journalism axioms, and one of them is about
focusing on the local, something
we do extremely well here. Its
clearly about New York but still
applies: A dogfight in Brooklyn is better than a revolution in
China.
Its an exaggeration, but its
the truth of news. Out of sight,
out of mind.
Certainly we cant expect to
see church groups gathering
congregants to fly out to Nepal,
where theyd just get in the way,
anyway. But what keeps aid
going, keeps people giving and
keeps these aid organizations
afloat is presence of mind.
Keep your thoughts on Nepal.
Keep reading about it. Keep
talking about it on social media.
Its a terrible mess, and it needs
the worlds attention.
Jim Ferolie is the editor of the
Verona Press, Oregon Observer,
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Fitchburg Star.
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The Verona Press
Farmers market off to slow start

If youve walked or driven

by Hometown Junction on
a recent Tuesday afternoon,
you might have noticed only
a couple vendors selling produce at the farmers market.
While more are expected in
the coming weeks, the Verona Farmers Market is off to a
noticeably slow start.
Part of the reason involves
a change in management and
the loss of the vendor list.
A Facebook post in February on the markets page was
looking for a motivated,
passionate individual(or two)
who may be interested in
taking over. But Dave Walker, City of Verona parks and
urban forestry director, said
he last spoke to the former
market manager, Wendy
Broekema, last summer.
My understanding is that
she has moved and just sort
of let it go, Walker wrote
in an email to the Press.
There was a parent with one
of the charter schools that
inquired in February about
possibly taking it over for
a school fundraiser, and I
think she was able to get in
contact with Wendy, but it
never went any further than
that until Ken (Ruegsegger)
called me a few weeks ago
Photo by Samantha Christian
Verona Farmers Market vendor Ying Thao, left, sells asparagus to

Oregon resident Rick Reindahl on May 19.
On the Web
If you go
For more information about the

farmers market:
What: Verona Farmers

Market
When: 3-7 p.m.
Tuesdays, May through
October
Where: Hometown
Junction, near Railroad and
South Main streets
Info: Call Ken
Ruegsegger at 558-5566
veronafarmersmarket.
weebly.com
and asked what it involved

and if he could take it over.
Faced with starting over,
longtime vendor Ken Ruegsegger of Ruegsegger Farms
reluctantly agreed to take
over as manager.
I took (the Verona Farmers Market) on myself
because no one else would,
he said. I want to see it continue, because Verona is a

great place.
Ruegsegger said he made
several attempts to reach out to
past management, but he has
not received any vendor contact numbers, records or even
the sign. This lack of information is proving difficult for him
to recruit vendors, but he is
still hopeful to get between 10
and 15 like past years.
Broekema had not returned
a call from the Press for comment as of Tuesday.
Represented at the market
Soap Box Derby speeds into the Madison area

Race set for June 13
If you go
Registration
More than 40 youth from

the Madison area are expected to compete in the gravitypowered Soap Box Derby
races on Saturday, June 13.
The event will be held from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2625
Research Park Dr., Fitchburg.
The goal of the derby is
to instill important values
among children through
basic construction skills and
a fun and spirited competition. Cars can reach speeds
up to 30 miles per hour
depending on the angle of the
ramp or hill.
The Madison race is one
of 150 races held across the
globe this year. Participants
compete in one of three
What: Soap Box Derby

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, June 13
Where: 2625 Research
Park Dr., Fitchburg
Info: aasbd.org
Who: Ages 7-21

Deadline: June 6, with
weigh-in from 8 a.m. to
noon at 5284 Lacy Road,
Fitchburg
Contact: 209-9960,
paul@ganshert.com
divisions: Stock (ages 7-13),

Super Stock (ages 10-21)
and Masters (ages 10-21),
depending on the size and
level of sophistication of the
kit.
Registration is open until
June 6 for anyone between
the ages of 7-21 in the Madison area. Boys and girls enter
the local race by building
a car from a kit purchased
from the All-American Soap

Box Derby and passing a
pre-race safety and construction inspection.
Each kit includes a body
shell, wooden floorboard and
assorted hardware, which
can be assembled in as little
as five hours with an adults
help. Club cars are available
on a first-come, first-serve
basis from local race director
Paul Ganshert, who can be

reached at 209-9960.
The weigh-in will be held
from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6, at 5284 Lacy
Road, Fitchburg.
It allows us to set up any
new racers in their cars and
get the weights close so we
can get started right away
on race day, Ganshert said.
They can take cars home if
they would like to practice
during the week.
The June 13 competitors
will try to earn a place to represent Madison at the 78th
FirstEnergy All-American
Soap Box Derby Championship in Akron, Ohio on July
25. The top three place winners in each age group and
division earn college scholarships.
NO TRASH PICKUP ON MEMORIAL DAY!
Mark Moran, left, appraises a 1940s watercolor print by Budd

Baker of Minneapolis brought in by Mitch Johnson, right, at
the Verona Public Library last summer. Moran will return to the
library for another antique appraisal event on June 13.
Library to host Moran for

antique appraisal event June 13
The Verona Public
Library will present its
fourth antiques and collectibles appraisal event
featuring author and
antiques expert Mark F.
Moran on Saturday, June
13, starting at 10 a.m.
All items for appraisal must be registered in
advance by calling 8457180 or visiting the library
help desk.
The public is welcome
to attend the appraisals.
Moran, an active
appraiser for more than
20 years, is the author or
co-author of more than 25
books on antiques and collectibles. He has bought
and sold antiques for more
than 30 years, specializing
in vintage folk art, Americana and fine art.
Categories of acceptable objects may include
fine art, furniture, ceramics, glassware, vintage
photographs, advertising,
folk art, toys, metalware,
clocks, costume jewelry, musical instruments,
books and sporting memorabilia.
Excluded items are all
weapons, including swords
and knives (though folding
knives with advertising are
Saturday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.
Meditation 101 - Learn to Meditate
www.springdaleyoga.com
215-7218
Beginning Yoga Classes

Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
Fridays, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
2674 Allen Dr., off Cty. Rd. PD
Between Verona & Mt. Horeb
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and other classes available
on the website.
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Mondays, 7-9 a.m., June 8, 15, & 22
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For more information about Mark

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accepted); traps (like leghold); Nazi memorabilia;
coins and paper money;
fine jewelry, including
precious gems; and Beanie
Babies.
Questions about objects
not covered above can
be submitted to Moran in
advance to determine if
they are appropriate by
calling 715-281-5060 or
emailing moranm1953@
gmail.com. Moran is also
available to make home
visits for $75 per hour for
people with big, fragile or
multiple things.
Call now to schedule a treatment.
608-223-9970
www.tahort.com
Caring for our Green World since 1978
STOUGHTON
GUN SHOW
600 W. Verona Ave

Verona, WI 53593
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
On the web
We cant save all the

Ash Trees Just Yours.
Service the week of May 25th

will be delayed one day later than
your normal pickup day.
City of Fitchburg City of Middleton
DSI/Veridian/HOAs Town of Dunn Town of
Montrose Town of Pleasant Springs Town
of Sun Prairie Town of Verona Village of
Arena Village of Arlington Village of
Belleville Village of Brooklyn Village of
McFarland Village of Oregon Village of
Shorewood Hills Village of Waunakee
What: Antique appraisal

event
When: 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 13
Where: Verona Public
Library
Info: 845-7180
Tim Andrews Horticulturist - LLC
Residential Trash & Recycling Customers:
www.pellitteri.com
(608) 257-4285
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Samantha Christian
as of last week are returning

vendors Ruegsegger, Sarah
Leong, of Yesteryear Farm
in Mount Horeb, and Ying
Thao. Although a few others
have expressed interest, so
far they have not submitted
an application to commit.
Leong, now in her second
year as a produce vendor,
agreed to help Ruegsegger
organize the market, including setting up a new website,
since Ruegsegger cannot yet
access the groups outdated
Facebook page. She wants to
spread the word so the public
knows there is still a market
presence in Verona.
The new website will be
updated as more information
is available at veronafarmersmarket.weebly.com.
The markets goal is to
provide the community with
fresh food from local vendors, and this year hours
have expanded. The market will start one hour earlier than last year, and will
run from 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays
through the end of October.
We try to offer a wide
variety of products, Ruegsegger said.
While vendors and products may change from week
to week, people can typically expect to find grass-fed
meats, pastured eggs, flower
bouquets, cheeses, baked
goods, preserved foods and
lots of produce.
Anyone interested in
becoming a vendor can contact Ruegsegger for an application by calling 558-5566.
608-709-5565
Gail C. Groy
Personal Injury Attorney
VERONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

CITIZEN BUDGET INPUT SESSION
Mandt Community Center

FREE
GUN
RAFFLES
A Citizen Budget Input Session for the 201516 Verona Area School District budget will be
held June 3rd, 2015. The meeting will begin at
5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the District
Administration Building, 700 N. Main Street, Verona.
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Air Conditioned
May 29, 30 & 31, 2015

Friday 3 pm to 8 pm
Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday 9 am to 3 pm
New & Used

Firearms, ammo, knives
optics & much, much more
Admission $6 ~ 14 & Under Free
BOB & ROCCO

SHOW
Buy, Sell, or Trade

For more info call 608.752.6677 or
visit www.BobAndRocco.com
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New management
looking to rebuild
vendor list
May 28, 2015
The Verona Press
ConnectVerona.com
Coming up
Churches
counselor for GreenPath Financial
Wellness, from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday,
June 2.
Bernards will discuss how reverse
mortgages work and whether it is the
right option for you and your family.
She will also explain the up-front and
monthly costs of a reverse mortgage,
and how and when the mortgage is
paid back.
This program is free and open to
the public. To register, call 845-7180
or visit veronapubliclibrary.org.
Spring fling
Rhapsody Arts Center, 1031 North

Edge Trail, will holds its ninth annual
Spring Fling fundraiser from 2-4:30
p.m. Sunday, May 31.
Money raised will go toward the
nonprofits scholarship program,
which helps students pursue art and
music instruction.
The event is attended by nearly 300
students, families, friends and community members. Students will perform in solo and group performances.
There will also be various outdoor Benefit rescheduled
activities and games.
Verona Area Needs Network has
To make a sponsorship donation rescheduled its spring benefit concert
b e f o r e t h e e v e n t o r f o r m o r e for the Move the Food capital caminformation, call 848-2045 or julie@ paign.
rhapsodyarts.org.
Groove the Food with singer/
songwriter
Beth Kille and guitarist
Reverse mortgage program
Michael Tully will be held at 6:30
The library will hold a reverse p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Tuvalu
mortgage program with Ellen Ber- Coffeehouse. The event will also
nards, financial educator and housing
feature a raffle and appetizers.

The cost is $10 at the door. For
more information, visit vanncares.
org.
Late night at the library

The library invites elementary
school-age kids (ages 5-10) and their
caregivers to kick off the summer
reading program with a late night just
for them at 7 p.m. Friday, June 12.
Check out the snakes and reptiles of
Snakes Alive! and enjoy games and
crafts. No registration required.
For more information, visit
veronapubliclibrary.org.
Zoo visit
The Henry Vilas Zoo will visit the
library at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18,
with some of their animal friends.
All ages, no registration.
For more information, visit
veronapubliclibrary.org.
Community calendar
Thursday, May 28
10:30-11:45 a.m., Art Class with

Mary: Mini-paintings for watercolor
quilt, senior center
12:30-2 p.m., Dementia
Workshop (RSVP by May 27),
senior center, 845-7471
4 p.m., Anime Club (grades 6-12),
library
6:30 p.m., Town Plan
Commission meeting, Town Hall
Tuesday, June 2
3-7 p.m. Verona Farmers

Market, Hometown Junction,
veronafarmersmarket.weebly.com
6:30 p.m., Town Board meeting,
Town Hall
7-8 p.m., Is a Reverse Mortgage
Right for You? program, library
Thursday, June 4
Hometown Days
4:30-5 p.m., Summer Reading
Friday, May 29
Program Volunteer Training and
1-2 p.m., Ice Cream Social, senior Pizza Party, library, 845-7180 ext.
center
137
2-3:30 p.m., Movie: The Little
Friday, June 5
Colonel, senior center
Hometown Days
7 p.m., Open mic, Tuvalu
7:30 p.m., Madison Songwriters
Saturday, May 30
Guild Showcase with Jim Schwall
and Chas Coberly ($5, $3), Tuvalu
7 p.m., John Masino, Tuvalu
9:30 p.m., Epic Fireworks
Sunday, May 31
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Robs Sugar

River Ramble ($40, register by May
26), Grundahl Park, Mount Horeb,
usrwa.org/ramble
2-4:30 p.m., Rhapsody Arts
Center Spring Fling with music and
games, 1031 North Edge Trail,
848-2045
Monday, June 1
6:30 p.m., Plan Commission, City

Center
Saturday, June 6
Hometown Days
Sunday, June 7
Hometown Days

6:30-7 p.m., Summer Reading
Program Volunteer Training and
Pizza Party, library, 845-7180 ext.
137
Thursday, June 11
Summer Reading Program starts

(through July 24), library
6:30 p.m., Beth Kille and Michael
Tully benefit for VANN ($10),
Tuvalu
Friday, June 12
7 p.m., Waage Brothers, Tuvalu

7-10 p.m., Late Night at the
Library with snakes and reptiles
(ages 5-10), library
Saturday, June 13
10 a.m., Antiques and Collectibles

Appraisal with Mark Moran, library,
845-7180
7 p.m., Bluegrass TeA Company,
Tuvalu
Sunday, June 14
Monday, June 8
3-5 p.m., VAHS graduation, Epic

Epicenter
Tuesday, June 9

7 p.m., Common Council, City

Center
Tuesday, June 16
Whats on VHAT-98
Thursday, May 28
7 a.m. Fitchburg Singers at
Senior Center
9 a.m. Daily Exercise
10 a.m. Harmonica Hour
at Senior Center
3 p.m. Daily Exercise
4 p.m. Pharmacy Info at
Senior Center
5 p.m. Arbor Day at Senior
Center
6 p.m. Salem Church
Service
7 p.m. Should I Stay? at
Senior Center
9 p.m. Chatting with the
Chamber
10 p.m. Turkey farm at
Historical Society
Friday, May 29
7 a.m. Pharmacy Info at
Senior Center
1:30 p.m. Chatting with
the Chamber
3 p.m. Cardiovascular Info
at Senior Center
Center
5 p.m. 2012 Wildcats
Football
8:30 p.m. Cardiovascular
Info at Senior Center
10 p.m. Fitchburg Singers
at Senior Center
11 p.m. Harmonica Hour
at Senior Center
Saturday, May 30
8 a.m. Common Council
(from May 26)
11 a.m. Cardiovascular
Info at Senior Center

Football
4:30 p.m. Turkey farm at
Historical Society
6 p.m. Common Council
(from May 26)
at Senior Center
Historical Society
at Senior Center
Sunday, May 31
7 a.m. Hindu Cultural Hour
9 a.m. Resurrection
Church
10 a.m. Salem Church
Service
Noon Common Council
(from May 26)
at Senior Center
4:30 p.m. Turkey farm at
Historical Society
(from May 26)
at Senior Center
Historical Society
at Senior Center
Monday, June 1
Senior Center
the Chamber
at Senior Center
Center
Football
6:30 p.m. Plan Commission
Live
9 p.m. Hindu Cultural Hour
at Senior Center
at Senior Center
Tuesday, June 2
Senior Center
at Senior Center
Senior Center
Center
6 p.m. Resurrection
Church
Senior Center
Chamber
Historical Society
Wednesday, June 3
Senior Center
the Chamber
at Senior Center
(from May 26)
7 p.m. Capital City Band
at Senior Center

at Senior Center
at Senior Center
Thursday, June 4
Senior Center
at Senior Center
Senior Center
6 p.m. Salem Church
Service
Senior Center
Chamber
Historical Society
Support groups
AA Meeting, senior center, Thursdays at 1 p.m.
Caregivers Support
Group, senior center, first
and third Tuesday, 10:30
a.m.
Healthy Lifestyles
Group meeting, senior
center, second Thursday
from 10:30 a.m.
Parkinsons Group,
senior center, third
Friday at 10 a.m.
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN

CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
allsaints-madison.org
Pastor Rich Johnson
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.
THE CHURCH IN VERONA
Verona Business Center
535 Half Mile Rd. #7, Verona
(608) 271-2811
livelifetogether.com
Sunday: 9 a.m.
FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
memorialucc.org
Pastor Phil Haslanger
Sunday: 8:15 & 10 a.m.
Sunday school 10:15 a.m.
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN
CHURCH ELCA
(608) 271-6633
Central: Raymond Road & Whitney
Way, Madison
Sunday: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:45 a.m.
West: 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 Tim Dunn
Sunday: 9:30 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
Pastor Nathan Strutz and Assistant
Pastor Steven Pelischek
Thursday: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m.
ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC
PARISH
St. Andrew Church
301 N. Main St., Verona
St. William Church
1371 Hwy. PB, Paoli
(608) 845-6613
stchristopherverona.com
Fr. William Vernon, pastor
Saturday: 5 p.m., St. Andrew, Verona
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., St. William, Paoli
Sunday: 9 & 11 a.m., St. Andrew,
Verona
Daily Mass, Tuesday-Saturday: 8
a.m., St. Andrew, Verona
ST. JAMES EVANGELICAL
LUTHERAN CHURCH
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; 8 a.m.-noon
Wednesday and Friday
Summer worship times:
Wednesday: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 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: 10:15 a.m.
Sunday school: 9 a.m.
Staffed Nursery: 8:45-11:15 a.m.
Fellowship Hour: 11:30 a.m.
SPRINGDALE LUTHERAN
CHURCH-ELCA
2752 Town Hall Rd. (off Hwy ID),
Mount Horeb
(608) 437-3493
springdalelutheran.org
Pastor Jeff Jacobs
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. with communion
SUGAR RIVER
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
415 W. Verona Ave., Verona
(608) 845-5855
sugar.river@sugarriverumc.org,
sugarriverumc.org
Pastor Gary Holmes
9 & 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship.
Sunday School available during worship. Refreshments and fellowship
are between services.
WEST MADISON BIBLE CHURCH
2920 Hwy. M, Verona
Sunday Praise and Worship: 9:15 a.m.
Nursery provided in morning.
Sunday school (all ages): 10:45 a.m.
Small group Bible study: 6 p.m.
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST
Hwy. 92 & G, Mount Vernon
(608) 832-6677
Pastor Brad Brookins
Sunday: 10:15 a.m.
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST
Hwy. 69 & PB, Paoli
(608)845-5641
Rev. Sara Thiessen
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. family worship
It Can Always Be Worse

On the day that I was receiving the news that this would
indeed be my last day of employment my next-door
neighbor was getting the news that she had a brain
tumor. I did not know about her very serious diagnosis
until the next day. In fact, I was doing my best to keep
my spirits up, calling friends and family, and frankly feeling a bit sorry for myself when I ran into her out front
of my house. When she told me the news, and she was
incredibly positive about it, I realized immediately that
being out of work is of very little concern in comparison
to a serious health issue. The good news for her was
that the tumor is not malignant and that surgery is an
option, and apparently a pretty good option in her case.
Sometimes the news is really bad, and we are told that
the tumor is malignant, or that there isnt anything that
can be done for us, but even then there is always hope.
Sometimes the hope is simply that they can keep us
comfortable in our last days, or that we will have time to
spend with family and friends. But ultimately, the great
hope of Christians, and of people of almost every faith,
is that a loving God is looking out for us, and waiting to
welcome us to our eternal home when our sojourn
here on earth is done.
Christopher Simon
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give
you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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In Brief
Liberty Park gets
Gigabit designation
Verona: Liberty Business

Park and Nine Mound Road
Industrial Park.
TDS Telecom is a part of

Wisconsins Gigabit Business Park story reported
jointly by the Wisconsin
State Telecommunications
Association (WSTA) and
the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation
(WEDC).
The Gigabit Business Park
mapping project identifies the
parks that are capable of providing broadband service of
1 gigabit per second (Gbps)
or more. The sites TDS
Telecom serves with gigabit broadband also includes
Company announces
new leadership
The Bruce Company,
Wisconsins largest landscape contractor announced
the promotion of four
executive leaders. Seth
Nicholson has been named
the President; Michael
Koeppen is the new Chief
Financial Officer; Thomas
Raemisch will be the Vice
President of Sales and
Marketing; and Steven
Short has been promoted to
Senior Vice President.
The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce

recognizes the Business of the Month!
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Jessica Bates puts the finishing touches on stationery from her office a bedroom in her Verona home. Bates recently started her own
business, Jack and Ella Paper, and sells her creations on the Internet.
Verona woman prints, sells stationery from home office
(608) 845-6127
The following year, Bates

created a virtual storefront
on the Web site Etsy, which
allows merchants like Bates
to show off their handmade
and vintage items and sell
directly to users around the
world. Bates said some of
608-218-3676
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jessica.thuebler@farmersagency.com
275 Bruce St., Verona, WI
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For information about Verona

and the business community
visit www.veronawi.com
Your dream is out there.

Go get it. Well protect it.
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204 W. Verona Ave.

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In todays society, where

so much communication
takes place on screens think
email, texting and social
media it can be refreshing to
receive a handwritten note.
People who put pen to
paper signal that theyve
put ample thought into their
messages, which recipients
can tell were fashioned using
more than just copy-and-paste
keystrokes.
Thats one reason Jessica
Bates believes demand for
paper goods will prove to be
evergreen, even while technology has allowed many
businesses to use less paper or
go paperless altogether.
Sometimes I think stationery isnt going to be around
forever because everybodys
going to use the Internet,
said Bates, founder of Verona-based Jack and Ella Paper
(JEP). But I just cant imagine someone sending a sympathy email. Nothing can
replace a card in the mail, in
my opinion.
Bates named her stationery Building a brand
Bates, 45, said shes
brand, which she runs out of
her home on Shuman Street, always been interested in
for her two children. Its a graphic design, but only
family business Jack 15,
and Ella, 13, attend Verona
Since
1976
schools and sometimes help
their mom package orders.
It spans from traditional
cards like thank yous to more
creative ones like notes to
Invisalign
put in a childs lunchbox or
Propel
a spouses briefcase. She also
Orthodontics
crafts custom wedding invitaDental Implants
tions, baby announcements
and change-of-address postCEREC Crowns
cards.
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ry
There is a quiet elegance to
Zoom Whitening
Batess eco-chic stationery,
which is sold in Verona and
Madison shops and online.
Cards are printed on recycled white or brown cardstock, which The Paper Mill
Store in Appleton makes
using wind power. Designs
are clean, words kept to a
Drs. Kate & John Schacherl
minimum. As a final touch,
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many cards are packaged in
hemp twine or silk ribbon.
Bates said her biggest
105 N. Main St., Verona
inspirations are nature Ive
MainStreetDentists.com
always been drawn to outdoor
recently realized she could

profit from her talents. \
She said she designed invitations for her wedding in
1998 and eagerly anticipated
making her familys holiday
card each year. Friends and
relatives took notice, Bates
said, and asked if they could
hire her to create cards and
invitations for them.
It wasnt until the following
decade, when e-commerce
surged in popularity, that
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In 2009, Halley Jones,
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agreed to carry some of
Batess cards.
Bates credits Jones with
helping Bates believe in
herself, saying, (Jones)
was willing to purchase my
things, which gave me the
confidence to sell online.
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and virtual boards on the
Web site Pinterest compiled
by designers Bates admires.
Last fall, about five years
after Bates sold her first card,
she decided to leave her longtime job as an office manager
at the Animal Hospital of
Verona, 203 W. Verona Ave.,
to concentrate on JEP fulltime.
But she still keeps plenty
of animals around her. Most
workdays, while the kids are
at school and her husband
Mike toils away at the office,
Bates has plenty of company:
two dogs, a parrot, a gecko
and two nocturnal possums
called sugar gliders.
Bates said her goal is doubling the size of JEPs current product line, which
would make the brand into
a more competitive wholesaler. But she said getting
there will likely require her to
hire employees and move the
operation out of her bedroom.
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JEPs biggest orders have
come through someone discovering her on Etsy.
She agreed to sell packs
of the lunch notes to USA
Network, which wanted to
include them in swag bags it
gave out at the July premiere
of the show Satisfaction.
Then in December, Bates
provided thank you notes for
the Wisconsin Sustainable
Business Councils annual
conference. Without Etsy, she
said, its likely neither sale
wouldve happened.
It wasnt until four years
after Batess first Etsy sale
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that she quit her job to focus
on stationery full-time. She Bates offers a variety of stationery options for her online customers.
set up her own website,
though she continues to also Paper Camp, a stationery Wholesale was a major topic
trade show in Los Angeles, of the show.
sell on Etsy.
and learned some of what
Although she already sells
shed need to do to break some cards in bulk, Bates
Ramping up
In February, Bates attended into the wholesale business. said in order to compete with
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need to double JEPs number
of cards to 50 from the current 25. That kind of depth
would allow her to exhibit at
Paper Camp and other shows,
where Bates said reps from
clothing stores like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters
often scout for independent
stationers whose products
theyre interested in carrying.
Expanding to that degree
would require a lot more help
than she gets today, she said.
In addition to contributions
from her family, she contracts
some artwork out to Rae Kaiser, whose company Outside
the Line designs fonts and
doodles.
Im open to expanding personnel, she said. I
believe in order to get big,
you cant do it all on your
own.
And, of course, that would
probably mean relocating.
At some point, if I get a lot
of wholesale accounts, it will
be harder to work out of my
home, she said. I hope that
happens I hope I have that
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Conley plays to secondplace finish at Big Eight
Conference meet
Boys track & field
Throwers
carry Verona
at regionals
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Junior Patrick Conley of the

Verona Area High School boys
tennis team finished runner-up at
No. 2 singles Wednesday at the
Big Eight Conference tournament.
Third-seeded Conley rolled
6-1, 6-2 over sixth-seeded Conner Hundt of Madison La Follette
in the opening round. He then
defeated second-seeded Sun Prairies Yuri Drenoske in a match
chock full of drama as the final
point came down to a line call in
6-4, 6-3 victory that vaulted Conley to the championship match.
A highly-contested match once
again, Conley and Drenoske went
toe-to-toe throughout the first
game and eventually lost track of
the score at the end of the set.
It was probably my fault,
Conley said. I didnt check the
scorecard he put up. It was a
tough match and we got a little
big confused on whether the score
was 5-5 or 6-4.
Eventually a neutral coach from
Madison La Follette was called
out to make a ruling and Conley
was awarded the first-set. Drenoske checked the score before the
start of every game in the second
set.
I really like matches like the
ones against him (Drenoske) a
lot, Conley said. Quiet matches
where no one is really getting into
it arent much fun.
It was pretty tense for the second set, but its always intense
when we play here. There are
always good matches.
Drenoske took the regular season match 6-2, 6-3.
I had the same situation
against him last year. He beat me
pretty handily at their place and
then we came out here and played
a really tough three-set match,
Conley said. I felt like I could
beat him after that. Getting back
here and getting the win it was
good.
Conley dropped his No. 2
championship match 6-0, 6-1
against Middletons Xavier Sanga.
Honestly, I was happy to get
the game, Conley said. I felt
like I played better than the score
reflected. Hes just a really good
Despite another disa p p o i n t i n g d i s c u s p e rformance, senior Noah

Roberts will carry both
throwing events over into
Fridays WIAA Division 1
Janesville Parker sectional
meet.
Roberts went over 49
feet twice on his way to
the Stoughton regional
shot put title Tuesday with
a meet-best 49-6 1/2 and
will be joined at sectionals
by junior teammate Reggie Curtis who uncorked a
45-2 1/2.
Roberts and junior Robbie Freitag will represent
Verona in the discus at
sectionals after finishing
second and fourth, respectively.
One of the biggest parts
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Girls track & field
Cats advance
eight girls to
sectionals
Jeremy Jones
Sports editor
Photo by Jeremy Jones
Junior Patrick Conley hits a winner against Sun Prairies Yuri Drenoske at No. 2 singles at last weeks Big Eight Conference
meet. Conley won the match 6-4, 6-3 to advance on to the championship match against Middletons Xavier Sanga where he fell
6-0, 6-1.
player.
The Wildcats tied Madison
Memorial for third with 26 points.
Middleton swept all four singles
Third-seeded Verona freshchampionships, as well as the No.

3 doubles title. The Cardinals fin- man Vivek Swaminath rolled to a
ished runner-up at No. 2 doubles
Turn to Tennis/Page 10
and third at No. 1 doubles.
Verona girls track and

field advanced eight girls
through Tuesday evenings
WIAA Division 1 Stoughton regional and on to Fridays Janesville Parker
sectional meet.
Sophomore Kristi Larsen finished runner-up to
Oregons Maddie LeBrun
by two seconds in the 400
dash (1:03.26).
Freshman Kayla Johnson matched the finish in
the mile, following Beloit
Memorial senior Brenda
Hernandez to the finish
line in 5:35.99.
The Wildcats 4x200
team of senior Shannon
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Boys golf
Wildcats take fifth at Big 8 meet

Anthony Iozzo
Assistant sports editor
Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Joey McCormick tees off on the 17th hole Thursday in the Big Eight
Conference meet at Evansville Golf Club. McCormick finished with an 88.
Thursdays Big Eight Conference

meet did not go as planned for the
Verona Area High School boys golf
team.
Even though Middleton has been
the best team all year, head coach Jon
Rebholz said he was hoping the guys
could push the Cardinals and also battle for a reachable second place.
However, a few bad holes here and
there left the Wildcats in the middle
of the pack with a fifth-place finish
(345).
Being honest, I would say it is a

disappointment, Rebholz said. We
have been struggling lately, and our
scores really dont indicate how good
our guys are. There is a mental plateau
that we just cant get over.
Sophomore Will Zunker came the
closest to crack the top 10 at Evansville Golf Club. He finished with an
83, which was good for 11th overall.
Rebholz said that was one of the
positives on Thursday.
I think he has got a bright future.
I feel like he has a great mentality for
the game, he said. I dont see his
body language dragging throughout
the day that could affect his score.

Hes got the overall package to be
pretty successful in the next couple of
years, but there are a lot of good golfers in the conference and it is a matter of who really puts the time in the
offseason.
You can tee it up at the end of
March when we start and try to go for
it for six or seven weeks and get really
good, but that just doesnt happen.
Guys that will put in the time in the
offseason will reap the rewards when
the real season comes along. I am
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Baseball
Toman pitches
Cats past Lancers
Anthony Iozzo
The Verona Area High

School baseball team traveled
to Madison La Follette Tuesday and won 4-2.
Stephen Lund was 2-for3 with a home run and two
RBIs, while Brodie Roehrig was 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Tyler McClure picked up
the other RBI, while Jacob
Slonim added a double.
Senior Jake Toman struck
out five in a complete-game
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Girls soccer
win. He allowed an earned run

on eight hits.
Seth Kok took the loss for
the Lancers. He allowed three
earned runs on five hits in four
innings, striking out four.
Tuesdays game against
Sun Prairie was postponed to
Wednesday and results will be
in next weeks paper.
Verona closes the regular
season at 5 p.m. Thursday
against Madison Memorial
and at 5 p.m. Friday against
Monona Grove. Both games
are at Stampfl Field.
Tennis: Verona tied for second

heading into sectionals
6-0, 6-1 win over Madison
Easts Body McGlenn in
the first round before falling 6-1 6-0 against eventual champion Brian Bellisimo of Middleton 6-0,
6-0 in the second round.
Swaminath played back to
defeat top-seeded Antonia
Turrubiartes 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
at No. 3 singles.
Veronas third-seeded
Christian Gross and Alex
Schoeberle earned a thirdplace finish with a 6-3, 3-6,
7-5 over Madison Memorial. They opened the tournament with a 6-4, 6-3 win at
No. 3 doubles before falling 6-0, 6-2 against eventual champion Dan Jin and
Cody Markel 6-0, 6-2.
Fifth-seeded Alex Pletta
finished fourth after falling 6-0, 6-1 against Colt
Tegtmeier at No. 1 singles.
Pletta knocked off Benji
Thiel of Madison East
6-1, 6-2 in the first round.
He then won a first-round
match over Sun Prairies
Iram Turrbiartes before
falling 4-6, 6-3, 6-0.
Fellow fifth-seed Jonah
Gerrits played his way to a
fourth-place finish following a 6-2, 6-4 loss at No. 4
singles. Gerrits prevailed
7-5, 7-5 over fourth-seeded
Jacob Padley of Madison
Memorial before falling

6-2, 6-2 against Sun Prairies Drew Tews.
Alex Breitfelder and
Connor Melzer and Mitch
Kealy and Jackson Hutchcroft played their way to a
consolation championship
at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles respectively with 7-6
(4), 1-6, 11-9 and 6-2, 6-2
victory against Janesville
Parker.
Subsectionals
The Wildcats returned
to the Nielsen Tennis Stadium on Tuesday for the
WIAA Division 1 subsectional where Pletta, Conley
and Gerrits advanced.
Pletta defeated Stoughtons Asher McMullin 6-1,
6-3 at No. 1 singles, while
Conley defeated Monona
Groves Luke Nelson 3-6,
6-1, 6-3 at 2 singles.
Gerrits moved on at No.
4 singles, defeating Alessandro Puglielli of Madison Memorial 6-1, 3-6, 6-2
and then Oregons Will
Sanford 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4.
Verona is tied with
Madison West for second
place with 14 points heading into sectionals match,
while Oregon, which won
sectionals for the first
time last year, is tied with
Monona Grove with 16
points.
Photo by Evan Halpop
Sophomore Dani Gilboy (11) kicks the ball away from a group of Spartan players Thursday against Madison Memorial at Mansfield stadium. The Wildcats fell 4-2.
Cats close season with losses to Spartans, DSHA

Anthony Iozzo
The Verona Area High School

girls soccer team finished the Big
Eight Conference season with a 4-2
loss at Madison Memorial Thursday
at Mansfield Stadium.
The Wildcats exchanged goals in
the first but were overpowered in
the second half as Memorial built
a 3-1 lead. Emily Krogman scored
in the 77th minute to cut the deficit
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The Wildcats closed the regular season Saturday in a 3-0 loss at
Divine Savior Holy Angels.
Maria Kass, Grace Lenz and Kelly Reilly all scored for DSHA.
Nelson finished with 12 saves for
Verona, while Olivia Miszweski
had two for DSHA.
Kleinsek powers Wildcats to share of Big Eight Conference title

Jeremy Jones
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second straight Big Eight
Conference title.
With victory and Beloit
Memorial knocking off
Middleton, Verona ended up
sharing the title with Middleton.
Its fantastic just to know
that everything weve put
together this season all came
together at the end, Kleinsek
said.
The Wildcats final regular
season game at Country View
Elementary field looked to be
well in hand with a 7-0 lead
through five innings. But as
Verona has seen before this
season, no lead is safe in the
Big Eight.
Having lost two of the four
previous games, including a
Freshman Emma Kleinsek (3) celebrates a two-run home run with

her teammates in the fourth inning Thursday. Kleinsek drove in
four of the host Wildcats seven runs en route to a 7-5 win over
Sun Prairie.
blown a 6-0 lead in the first

Sun Prairie nearly cominning against Beloit, Thurs- pleted its comeback bid with
days game had the feeling of five runs in the top the of the
a must-win.
sixth, including a pair of two
run doubles before Verona
recorded an out.
A Verona throwing error
accounted the for the Cardinals fifth run before reliever
Alyssa Erdman worked out
of the inning with two ground
outs and a strike out.
Erdman then sat Sun Prairies 2-3-4 hitters in order to
record the save.
Despite the final score, the
game was all Verona early as
Kleinsek singled home Neitzel, who led off the second
with a double into right center.
The freshman was back at
it two innings later connecting on a two-run home run to
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Boys lacrosse
No. 1 Cats win 22nd straight

The Verona Area High School boys
lacrosse team knocked off Middleton
and Waunakee last week to close the
regular season 22-1 overall, winning 22
straight.
The Wildcats were also 14-0 in the
Madison Area Lacrosse Association
Red Division to claim the conference
title.
Verona 8, Middleton 3
Verona traveled to Middleton on May

19 and won 8-3.
Seniors Jake Taylor and Trey Kazda
each scored two goals, while juniors
Noah Maurer and Brycen Smith, sophomore Jake Keyes and freshman Ian
Edwards all added one goal.
Juniors Josh Novotny and Dom Sabbarese added an assist each. Junior Alex
Jones finished with 16 saves.
Verona 10, Waunakee 3

The Wildcats hosted Waunakee
Thursday and won 10-3.
Kazda led with three goals and an
assist, while Keyes picked up two goals
and an assist. Taylor scored two goals,
and Novotny had a goal and two assists.
Sophomore Jack Scott and Maurer
also scored goals. Jones finished with
16 saves.
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Girls lacrosse
Verona enters playoffs with

conference title
The Verona Area High
School girls lacrosse team
defeated Oregon and the
Madison West/Edgewood
co-op last week to clinch
the Madison Area Lacrosse
Association title.
The Wildcats (14-3 overall, 11-1 conference) begin
the playoffs next week.
Verona 19, Oregon 8

Senior Sarah Guy scored
six goals, and senior Sammy Seymour added four
more on May 19 as Verona
defeated the visiting Oregon Panthers 19-8.
Senior Jenna Butler added three goals and an assist,
while senior Bethany Russell collected two goals and
four assists. Junior Amanda
Best scored two goals, and
senior Julia Butler had a
goal and an assist.
Sophomore Kelli
Blaisdell had the other goal,

while senior Sophie Buit
added an assist.
Senior Rachel Kennedy
finished with 11 saves.
Verona 14,
Madison co-op 6
Verona closed the regular season Thursday with a
14-6 win against the Madison West/Edgewood co-op.
Freshman Megan Lois
tallied four goals, while
Russell and Best each had
three goals and an assist.
Junior Abby Filsinger
scored two goals and added
an assist, and Guy picked
up a goal and an assist.
Seymour scored the other goal, and senior Jessica
Eversoll and sophomore
Elena Herman each added
an assist.
Kennedy finished with 11
saves.
Senior Noah Roberts finished second in the discus with a toss of 137 feet, 5 inches and won the shot put with a heave of 49-6 1/2
Tuesday in the WIAA Division 1 Stoughton regional at Stoughton High School.
Boys track: Verona takes fourth overall at D1 regionals

of our throws crew is our team dynamic, Roberts said. We all help each other out and encourage one another. We
have a large crew of around 20 people,
and when you cut it down to five or six,
its a different atmosphere. Itll be great
to have a teammate around to encourage and help each other at sectionals.
Struggling to put together a consistent performance once again, Roberts
fell 9 feet, 5 inches behind Stoughton
junior Buck Krueger for top honors in
the discus with a throw of 137-5.
Hopefully, I can get back out to 150
again. Today in warm-ups I had a throw
that was probably over my PR (153-5).
Its just a matter of me translating that
into competition, Roberts said. I just
need to free my mind of any barriers
that come with competition and just
finding my throw. If I do that, I should
be able to keep extending my distance.
Sophomore Jack Herkert and
Janesville Parker junior Maruise

Brooks shared the regional high jump
crown. Competing in windy and rainy
conditions throughout the completion,
both competitors decided to stop completion once they reached 5-10.
Herkert wasnt so fortunate in the
110 hurdles, finished four-hundredths
shy of the final sectional qualifying
spot, taking fifth in 16.24.
Senior Ryan Nameth battled Madison La Follette sophomore Finn Gessner atop the 3,200 field, but settled for
second in 9:52.33. Junior Brady Traeder gave Verona a second two miler
at sectionals, earning the final spot in
9:56.17.
For the second straight year, Verona advanced two sprinters to the 100
dash finals, but only Cameron Tindall
advanced, taking third in 11.55 seconds.
Chudi and Obi Ifediora, Jacob
Auman and Tindall finished runner-up
to Janesville Parker by a second in the
4x200 relay, posting a time of 1:31.22.

Tindall, joined Chudi Ifediora, Carson
Parks and Auman to finish third in the
4x100 relay (44.39).
Of the spots where we thought we
could go to state and do something, all
those things moved through tonight,
head coach Joff Pedretti said. Now
weve got to focus on those and try to
keep them moving along.
Veronas 4x400 finished and Parks
in the 100 dash both finished one spot
away from sectionals, taking fifth. One
of the other spots the Wildcats were
hoping to get through, junior Spencer
Polk finished 11th in the 300 hurdles.
Verona finished fourth overall with
98 points. Oregon took home the
regional trophy with 115 points, while
Janesville Parker (114) and Madison
La Follette (98.5) rounded out the top
three.
The Wildcats travel to Janesvilles
Monterey Stadium at 4 p.m. Friday for
sectionals.
Softball: Wildcats ready for rematch against Lancers

score Neitzel, who had reached base on
one of three Sun Prairie errors.
Emmas home run not only woke
up our bats a little bit, but it also gave us
some breathing room, Wildcats head
coach Todd Anderson said. Sun Prairie
is a great hitting team. I think theyve
posted about 230 runs this year, to be
battling them 1-0 is not a place you want
to be, so that home run was huge.
A second error by Sun Prairie in the
fifth, a two-run double by Neitzel and an
RBI single allowed Verona to extend its
advantage to 7-0 in the fifth.

In this conference this year, no lead
ever seems to be enough, Anderson
said. Sun Prairie does a really good job
of sticking the bat out and making contact. They did that early and started to hit
the ball hard later.
Quin Nelson got the start for Verona and went five innings, allowing
four earned runs on nine hits for the
win. She walked one and struck out
one.
Kendall Fellers gave up six earned
runs on seven hits. She walked two
and struck out one in the loss.
Third-ranked Verona (15-4 overall,
14-4 conference) hosted 14th-seeded

Madison La Follette in the opening round of the WIAA Division 1
regional playoffs at 5 p.m. Country
View Elementary. The winner faces
sixth-seeded Madison East or 11thseeded Baraboo on Friday.
Verona lost 2-1 to La Follette on
May 19.
The biggest thing for us is to
play La Follette this time the way
we should have last time, Anderson
said. They are a people that rebuilding and we shouldnt have let them
stand toe-to-toe with us. We didnt
do our jobs.
Golf: Regionals suspended due to heavy rain

hoping he will do that work.
Seniors Joey McCormick
and Austin Lois and junior
Nick Meland were the other golfers to count a score.
Meland shot an 86, while
McCormick and Lois each
picked up 88s. Garhett Kaegi finished with a 90 but the
score was thrown out.
Middleton won the meet
with a 307 and had four
players make the top 10. Joey

Levin was third overall with a
75. Nils Arneson was fourth
with a 76. Brady Thomas was
fifth with a 77, and Emmet
Herb was sixth with a 79.
Madison Memorial (331)
was second, while Sun Prairie (336) finished third.
Janesville Parker was fourth
(343).
Parkers John Milner was
first overall with a 72, while
Madison Memorials Jacob
OLaughlin was second with

a 75.
Sun Prairies Nick Oehrlein was seventh (80), and
Madison Memorials George
Weitz was eighth (82). Sun
Prairies Carter Simon (83)
and Madison Easts Peter
Conowall (83) were ninth
and 10th, respectively.
Pleasant View Golf Course

was suspended until Wednesday due to heavy rain.
Look for results in next
weeks Verona Press and
online at ConnectVerona.
com.
The top four teams and
top[ four individuals not on
a qualfying team advanced to
sectionals.
Middleton regional
Sectionals are at 9 a.m.
Tuesdays WIAA Divi- Tuesday at Reedsburg Counsion 1 Middleton regional at try Club.
Freshman Kayla Johnson finished second overall in the 1,600-meter

run Tuesday at the WIAA Division 1 Stoughton regional track and
field meet in 5 minutes, 35.99 seconds.
Girls track: Olson, Lease

advance in the high jump
Kerrigan, juniors Kylie
Schmaltz and Lexi Alt
and sophomore anchor
Sieanna Mitchell posted
a runner-up finish of 1:46
behind Beloit Memorial.
The same quartet posted
a third-place finish .18
seconds behind the Purple
Knights in 50.91.
Veronas biggest finish
on the evening, however,
came in the high jump
where sophomore Kailey
Olson and senior Stephanie Lease both moved on
to sectionals.
Olson cleared 5 foot,
2 inches to finish behind
only Beloit Memorial
sophomore Raeven Peek
(5-4), while Lease took
third with a height of 4-10.
Freshman Emilia Lichty,
j u n i o r C h e y e n n e T r i l ling, Larsen, and Mitchell earned the final sectional qualifying spot in
the 4x400, taking fourth
to closeout the meet in
4:12.25. While Europa
Christoffel finished a
little less than five inches

shy of moving on in the
long jump, the junior did
advance in the triple jump,
taking fourth place with a
leap of 33-11.
Senior Hannah Semmann saw her career come
to a close in the pole vault
after losing a jump off
with Janesville Parker
junior Hannah Rainiero.
Im just very happy
with how we performed,
Verona head coach Mark
Happel said. Youd love
to get more things through,
but it was a very competitive regional and the
kids that moved on have a
huge challenge in front of
them.
The Wildcats finished
fourth overall with 89
points. Beloit Memorial
took top honors with 144,
while Stoughton (119.5)
and Oregon (91.5) rounded
out the top three.
Verona travels to Monterey Stadium in Janesville
for sectionals at 4 p.m. Friday.
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Personalized: Teachers model their learning styles for students
Obituary
Elizabeth L. Louise
Coan
Elizabeth L. Coan
Elizabeth Louise Coan,

age 83, passed away on May
23, 2015, at Agrace Hospice
Center of lung cancer. Louise was born in Ontario, Wis.,
on May 11, 1932, the elder
daughter and middle child of
William and Dorothy (Brey)
Stoikes. The family moved
to Verona in 1937, where
Louise attended grade school
with her one other classmate,
Kenny.
She graduated from Verona High School in 1950 and
proudly graduated from St.
Marys School of Nursing in
1953. Louise served patients
at the VA Hospital in Madison before transferring to the
VA in Boston, Mass. She also
worked at Northwest General
Hospital in Milwaukee, the
VA Hospital in Madison, and
then for more than 25 years
at Madison General/Meriter
Hospital. She had an inherent
drive to help people, which
drew her to nursing, and after
retirement she continued
helping friends and family,
even when she was quite ill,
to the end of her days. Louise had a passion for playing
bridge with her many, lifelong friends and family, most
especially with her dear sister
-- Pat. She enjoyed cooking
and baking, shopping, traveling (especially to the beach)
and music, theater and dancing.
Louise met Philip Phil
Coan at Tenney Park in
Madison, when Phil was displaying his swimming ability, much to her delight. She
followed Phil to Boston and
they married June 4, 1955.
There they began their family
with three children, Pamela,
Philip, and Patricia, before

relocating to Coon Rapids,
Minn., where Stephen was
born, followed by Brookfield, Wis., where Matthew
joined the noise. Since 1971,
Louise and Phil made their
home in Madison.
Louise is survived by
her youngest brother,
Ralph (Maxine) Stoikes;
dear brother-in-law, Walt
Feller; sister-in-law, Janet
Stoikes; and all of her children,Pamela (Mark) Woodruff of Fond du Lac, Philip
Coan of San Diego, Calif.,
Patti Coan of Monona, Steve
(Shari) Coan of Alpharetta,
Ga., and Matthew (Lisa
Simpson) of McFarland. She
is also survived by her 10
beloved grandchildren, Leah
(Chad), Adreana, Taylor,
Mario, Kamryn, Andrew,
Tony, Torrey, Riley and
Anna.
Louise was preceded in
death by her husband, Phil;
her parents, William and Dorothy Stoikes; her brothers,
Joseph Stoikes and Arnold
Stoikes; her sister, Patricia
Feller, in April of this year;
her nephew, Michael Feller;
and her sister-in-law, Marilyn
(Jim) McHallum.
The family would like to
extend a special thank you to
Moms friend, Gina, for all
her help and devoted friendship, the nurses, doctors
and staff at both University
Hospital and Agrace Hospice Center, and to Aunt Jan,
Uncle Ralph, and Uncle Walt
for their love and support.
A memorial service to
celebrate Louises life will
be held onFriday, May 29,
beginning at11 a.m., following a visitation beginning at9
a.m.until services begin at
St. James Lutheran Church
in Verona. Since Louise
loved vibrant colors, the family invites attendees to wear
bright clothing or a bright
clothing item in celebration
of her life.
Mom, you have arrived at a
place that knows neither pain
nor fear. Blessed journey.
To view and sign
this guestbook, please
visit:ryanfuneralservice.com

whatever Im interested in,
Grant said. We have things
from the lumbar spine to
quantum entanglements (a
complex physics theory).
Some things I dont even
know what they are.
The students in Grants
English class have been
working on research papers
on a variety of topics, and
a few of them said the ability to choose any topic they
wanted rather than from a
preconceived list or based
on what materials the classroom has available has
helped them become more
interested in what theyre
learning.
It felt like it wasnt
as forced of a project, so
it gave me more interest in what I was doing,
said Riley Griffin, who is
researching anorexia. At
first it was difficult, but then
I started looking around
more then it was a lot
easier to narrow in on what I
should choose (for research
methods).
It can even apply to a students long-term goals.
Thats the career I want
to get into, explained Ian
Armstrong, who is researching terrorism and wants
to be in the Army Special
Forces. I like that you can
choose what you want to
study and that you can work
at your own pace.
Its even changed the way
the students understand how
research can be used, Grant
said.
They think so much,
Oh I do research, I write a
research paper, Grant said.
Now theyre like, OK,
wait a minute, I can conduct some research; that can
inform this short story Im
going to write about a child
being abused because I can
make it more realistic based
on my knowledge.
Biology teacher and science department chair Matt
Austin explained that while
his role has changed to a
facilitator of learning versus the giver of information, he still does have to
give lectures now and then,
and he has seen it ignite new
passions from his students.
My job is to help kids
over speed bumps, he said.
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I think people are going
to become a lot more aware
of how they learn, Mortenson said. I think the learner
knowing how they best learn
can advocate for themselves.
Many approaches
Photos by Scott Girard
Alisa Lewis, left, and Claire Swain discuss the systems of a squid
they dissected the day before. Below, biology teacher Matt Austin
talks with a group of students. Austin said his role has changed to
facilitator of learning instead of a giver of information with the
implementation of personalized learning.
They pick a path that they

want to go down, and they
get stuck on those speed
bumps along the way. My
job is to just give them a little
push over that bump so they
can keep going on things.
Learning to choose
One of the challenges
Grant and Austin have found
is that some students arent
prepared to have so much of
a say in what theyre learning.
It takes a while to change
the mindset of a student
from being a passive learner
to an active learner, Austin
said. But when you do, you
really see a lot of differences
with them.
In Grants classroom,
where she gets help from
librarian Teresa Voss on
teaching her students how
to research and helping them
find resources, she offers
seminars to students to help
with specific subjects. They
can range from research
methods to how to write an
introduction.
But one key is that Grant

and Voss offer them multiple times. Thats done in
case a student thinks he or
she has a full grasp of something only to find out a day
later it didnt sink in as well
as hoped.
Once in awhile, teachers
also still need to step in and
tell students what they need
to work on.
Were still the experts
who can say, This is a seminar you need to attend,
Grant said.
Her collaboration with
Voss has also allowed the
two of them to learn about
themselves as learners and
begin to demonstrate how
different learners can work
together.
That has helped (students) see that it is OK
to have different learning
styles, Voss said.
Though it may be a few
years away, its likely students will arrive at VAHS
somewhat more prepared to
have their choices in learning as personalized learning
Grant, Austin, Voss and

Mortenson dont all see personalized learning the same
way, which is a good thing
in Mortensons mind.
The exciting thing is
were actually talking and
collaborating, she said. I
dont think any one person
has all the answers.
For example, she
explained, she cant help
Austin or the science department decide how to institute
the ideas, because shes never run a lab.
Sometimes I dont necessarily know the intricacies of the safety issues in a
(chemistry) lab, or how long
the items can be left on the
table, she said. Other people have different ideas and
can share them. Its really,
really helpful and it can be
transformative.
Austin, himself, was an
early opponent of the practice, but after attending a
conference with superintendent Dean Gorrell and being
told to try something, the
concept just clicked, he
said.
Ive run the whole spectrum (of teacher-led instruction and personalized),
Austin said. Im trying to
find that happy medium.
Ill never go back.
Other teachers, though,
are embracing it more
slowly. Mortenson pointed
to small things like offering three different ways to
demonstrate knowledge
of a standard, or just finding alternatives to the You
guys take out your notebook
and were all going to do
this approach.
She said its a slow process, but as more teachers
try it and can see examples
of how it works in other
classrooms, she expects it to
continue to grow.
You see things from a
different perspective (when
you can collaborate), she
said.
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second-year charter high school has gone full
bore on project-based learning, one format that
emphasizes personalized learning.
But even the advisers there acknowledged projectbased learning isnt the answer for everyone.
I see it almost as a spectrum, adviser Chad Welty
said. There still has to be traditional classes
because there are a lot of students thats the way
(they) learn.
The school began with an idea to engage students
more by doing away with traditional classes and
allowing them to choose how to demonstrate their
mastery of the same standards a student at VAHS
does before graduation.
Students use projects like researching the history
of jazz to demonstrate standards in history,
art, music and analysis. There are also group
opportunities if there are many students interested in
a subject, like the group of writers that meets weekly
to discuss their short stories.
The students still have the opportunity to take up
to two normal classes at the high school, but for the
most part work one-on-one with advisers to set up
projects.
One advantage at the charter is having six advisers

for its roughly 80 students. Given how fully the
school has embraced personalized learning, Welty
doubts Verona Area High School will end up working
like EA in the future.
I dont know that everything we do in the
Exploration Academy is what the high school is
going to do down the road, Welty said.
But he added that there are probably one or two
small ideas other teachers can glean from what
theyve done, depending on what type of students a
teacher has in a given year.
Adviser Steve Lewis also acknowledged it can be
extra work for the advisers and teachers as everyone
does some learning on how to make the style work.
It means a lot of work, flying by the seat of your
pants, he said. Its going to be more work for
everybody.
Welty said that at both EA, where theyre always
trying to figure out little details, and the
traditional high school, the future isnt entirely
obvious.
Im really interested to see where it goes in the
next few years, he said. Its an unclear path that we
have in front of us.
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May 28, 2015
The Verona Press
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VERONA AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Education
Meeting Minutes
April 20, 2015
The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, April 20, 2015 in
the District Administration Building.
Board President Dennis Beres called
the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Clerk
Ken Behnke confirmed the meeting was
properly noticed.
Present: Renee Zook, Dennis
Beres, Kenneth Behnke, Derrell Connor,
Joanne Gauthier and Thomas Duerst
Absent: Amy Almond
Student Recognition Students
from Savanna Oaks Middle School were
recognized at the Board meeting for
their outstanding achievements. Max
Kassel, Kyllan Wunder, Kadia Fau, Meg
Ziegelbauer, Grace Whelan-Tweedt, Eduardo Cortes, Maya Castronovo. Janette
Ocotl-Xelhua was unable to attend.
Administer of Oath of Office to recently elected / re-elected Board members Ken administered the Oath of Office to reelected Board members Joanne
Gauthier, Thomas Duerst and Renee
Zook. There term will begin on April 27,
2015 until April 22, 2018.
Audience Portion Mariann Kropp
attended to congratulate the Board
members who were reelected and also
congratulate everyone on the positive
outcome on the referendum. Mariann
also asked the Board to further review
the effects of Board Policy 532.21, Payment of Benefit Premiums While an
Employee is on Long-Term Disability
on hourly employees as the proposed
changes could affect their pay.
Announcements Denny announced that Amy was unable to attend
tonights meeting. Dean announced that
there will be a Youth and Unity Summit
this Sunday, April 26th from 2-6 p.m. at
Memorial High School. This summit is
being sponsored by many local organizations and looks to bring kids from all
over Dane County together for a day of
collaboration and celebration. The event
is free and there is also free transporta-
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Motion (Connor) second (Duerst)
to approve the 66:0301 agreement with
Middleton Cross Plains School District
as presented. Motion carried (6-0).
Presentation on elementary specials schedule Todd Brunner, Michelle
Nummerdor, Theresa Taylor, Mike Pisani
and Jim Ruder attended to present to
the Board a proposed six-day rotation schedule for all VASD elementary
schools that would begin in the 2015-16
school year. The group shared with the
Board pros and cons of switching to the
new schedule as well as a survey that
was conducted at each site regarding
the proposed change that also summarized the strengths and concerns of
staff.
There was no Board action taken;
however the Board was supportive of
the six-day rotation schedule and directed the principals to implement that
schedule for next year and report back
next year.
Report on Arizona School Board
convention Denny, Derrell, Joanne,
Renee and Amy attended The Arizona
School Board Association convention
April 8-10th in Phoenix, Arizona. Denny
shared that is was really a fantastic opportunity to see other school districts
across the country present solutions
that they have come up with regarding
equity. Renee, Joanne and Derrell also
shared their experiences and some of
their most memorable moments from
the convention.
Dean added that Renee wrote a very
nice summary of the convention that
with Board agreement he would like to
share with all staff. Dean will be sending
that out in the next few days.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
Update on timeline for borrowing
for land purchase and debt defeasement
Chris Murphy shared with the Board a
tentative timeline for borrowing for land
purchase and debt defeasement. At the
June 15th Board meeting the Board will
discuss preliminary referendum financing plan; approve defeasance. June
30th will be the closing date for defeasance. At the July 20th Board meeting
the Board will need to approve referendum financing (bond sale). August 13th
will be the closing date for referendum
financing.
Reminder of Board Officer elections / committee assignments Dean
reminded to Board of the officer elections and asked the Board to be thinking
about committee assignments.
Update on search for place for vocational / functional program for VAHS
students Erin Schettler, Fritz Wendorf
and Krista Schallenberger reviewed with
the Board the goals, objectives and next
steps in securing an offsite facility to
house 18-21 year old functional / vocational program. The group is currently
seeking to secure a long-term site that
they can call home for the 18-21 year old
program long term.
Set time and date for Board work
session to discuss standing and adhoc committee structure The Board
discussed setting a time and date for a
Board work session. The Board decided
on May 4th at 6:00 p.m. The Board will
be extending an invitation to members
of the Future Schools Committee and
Key Communicators Group as to attend.
Eppstein Uhen will also be in attendance
to discuss and review the facilities
study.
PERSONNEL ITEMS
Consider approval of teaching contracts - Motion (Gauthier) second (Duerst) to approve teaching contracts for
Aitor Luna Olivares, Yirui Fu and Sarilis
Schoville. Motion carried (6-0).
Consideration of preliminary nonrenewal notice for teachers on one year
contracts per Section 118.22
Wisconsin Stat. - Motion (Duerst)
second (Gauthier) to approve the preliminary non-renewal notice for teachers
on one year contracts per Section 118.22
Wisconsin Stat. Motion carried (6-0).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / MEETING DATES
Denny reviewed the future meeting dates and made note of the May 4th
Board workshop previously discussed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building, Grounds and Transportation Renee reported that the committee has not met. The committee is
scheduled to meet on Thursday, April
30th at 7:30 a.m.
Finance Committee Derrell reported that he met tonight and primarily discussed the timeline for borrowing
for land purchase and debt defeasement
that Chris Murphy spoke about earlier
tonight.
Motion (Connor) second (Duerst) to pay the bills in the amount of
$3,794,038.28.
Personnel Committee Ken reported that the committee has not met.
IDAC Committee - Denny will report
out on the April 13th IDAC committee
meeting at the next Board meeting.
ADJOURN to close session Motion (Gauthier) second (Zook) to adjourn
at 10:05 p.m. under Sections 19.85(1)(e)
and (g) for the purpose of deliberating,
strategizing and conferring with legal
counsel regarding proposed acquisition, by purchase or exercise of powers
of eminent domain of the West End Site.
Roll call to vote: Zook-Yes; BehnkeYes; Beres-Yes; Connor-Yes; DuerstYes; Gauthier-Yes.
Motion carried (6-0).
Reconvene in open session at
10:40 p.m.
Consider action on hiring of an appraiser for the West End site - Motion
(Duerst) second (Behnke) to approve the
preparation of an appraisal of the West
End site pursuant to Section 32.06 of
the Wisconsin Statutes, and that James
Rawson be selected to perform such appraisal. Motion carried (6-0).

Consider action on exercise of option to purchase Herfel site - Motion
(Duerst) second (Behnke) to approve
that the school district shall exercise
the option to purchase the Herfel
Property pursuant to the terms of the
Option Agreement with Curtis A. Herfel and Debra D. Herfel, Trustees of the
Herfel Living Trust dated September
23, 2014, and that the President of the
school board be authorized to complete
the purchase of such property in accordance with the terms of such Option
Agreement. Motion carried (6-0).
Consider action on exercise of option to purchase Erbach site - Motion
(Duerst) second (Connor) to approve
Motion: that the school district shall
exercise the option to purchase the Erbach Property pursuant to the terms
of the Option Agreement with US Bank
National Association, as trustee of the
Erbach Irrevocable Trust dated September 29, 2014, as amended by the First
Amendment to Option Agreement dated
January 27, 2015, and that the President
of the school board be authorized to
complete the purchase of such property
in accordance with the terms of such
Option Agreement. Motion carried (6-0).
Adjourn - Motion (Duerst) second
(Behnke) to adjourn at 10:44 p.m. Motion
carried (6-0).
Published: May 28, 2015
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Town of Verona
Regular Town Board
Meeting
Tuesday, June 2,2014
6:30 P.M.
Town Hall,
335 N. Nine Mound Road,
Verona, WI 53593-1035
1. Call To Order/Approval of the

agenda
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Announcements
4. Public Comment - This section of
the meeting provides the opportunity for
comment from persons in attendance
on items not listed below over which
this governing body has jurisdiction.
Comments on matters not listed on
this agenda could be placed on a future
meeting agenda.
5. New business
A. Introduction of and discussion
with Todd Meurer, Municipal Court
Judge
B. Discussion and possible action
re: a request by Julie and Jeff Monson to
have special charges removed from the
tax bill for 3185 Timber Lane.
C. Discussion and possible action
re: Resolution 2015- 9 Amending the
general fee schedule
D. Public Hearing, Discussion and
possible action re: Renewal Applications for liquor licenses for Blackhawk
Bowhunters and Ole Duffers Pub.
E. Discussion and possible action
re: Approval of Operator Licenses for
the year ending6/30/2016.
F. Discussion and possible action
re: Approval of Applications for permits
to display Fireworks.
6. Unfinished business
A. Discussion and possible action
re: Appointment of Doug Maxwell to
OSPC and Mike Duerst to the EMS Commission
B. Discussion of Chapter 4 of the
code of ordinance Licenses and Permits
7. Reports
A. Plan Commission:
i. Discussion and action re: Land
Use Change Application #2015-1 dated
3/27/2015 for property located at 2645
Country View Rd. submitted by Epic
Systems. The purpose of the application
is to rezone 5 acres of the site from A3 to
LC-1 to allow for the installation of bathroom facilities for use by maintenance
and landscaping staff. The application
includes a certified survey map.
B. Public Works:
i. Discussion and action re: payment for Pheasant Lane paving
C. EMS:
D. Open Space and Parks:
E. Town Chair:
i. Update on town hall planning
F. Supervisors:
G. Clerk/Treasurer:
i. Update on open book and board
of review
H. Planner/Administrator:
8. Approval of payment of bills
9. Discussion and approval of minutes of the April 28thand May 5thmeetings
10.Adjourn
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ing of the Plan Commission and/or Open

Space and Parks Commission, for the
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In June the Open Space and Parks Commission meeting is June 3rdand the
Plan Commission meeting isJune 25th.
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Mark Geller, Town Chair,
Town of Verona.
Posted: May 24, 2015
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Notice is hereby given, that the following applications to serve alcoholic

beverages in the Town of Verona have
been received, and are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. A public hearing
will be held on June 2, 2015 at 6:30 pm
to allow for comments regarding these
applications.
CLASS B BEER
Dale Goytowski, President
d/b/a/ Blackhawk Bowhunters
2103 CTH PB in the Town of Verona
CLASS B BEER & CLASS B LIQUOR
Susan Kaye Buchanan, President
d/b/a Ole Duffers Pub
1755 CTH PB in the Town of Verona
These applications are available for
inspection at the Verona Town Hall, 335
N. Nine Mound Road between the hours
of 8:00 a.m.& 2:00 p.m. M-F.
Tammy Dresser
Deputy Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Verona
PublishedMay 28, 2015
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Resolution No. R-15-022

RESOLUTION DIRECTING
PUBLICATION OF
NOTICE TO ELECTORS
WHEREAS initial resolutions authorizing general obligation bonds have

been adopted by the Common Council
of the City of Verona, Wisconsin and it
is now necessary that the initial resolutions be published to afford notice to the
residents of the City of their adoption;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, within
15 days, publish a notice to the electors
in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A in the official City newspaper as a class 1 notice under ch. 985,
Wis. Stats.
Passed this 26th day of May, 2015.
Approved this 26th day of May, 2015.
_______________________________
Mayor
Attest:
_______________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE TO ELECTORS
OF THE CITY OF
VERONA, WISCONSIN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

following initial resolutions have been
adopted at the meeting of the Common
Council of the City of Verona held May
26, 2015:
INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
$3,325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
RESOLVED that the City of Verona,
Dane County, Wisconsin, borrow an
amount not to exceed $3,325,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for
the public purpose of financing street
improvement projects.
INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
$1,510,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR FIRE STATION PROJECT
RESOLVED that the City of Verona,
Dane County, Wisconsin, borrow an
amount not to exceed $1,510,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for
the public purpose of financing a fire
station project, consisting of the construction of an engine house.
The Wisconsin Statutes (s. 67.05(7)
(b)) provide that the initial resolutions
need not be submitted to the electors
unless within 30 days after adoption of
the initial resolutions a petition is filed in
the City Clerks office requesting a referendum. This petition must be signed by
electors numbering at least 10% of the
votes cast for governor in the City at the
last general election. A petition may be
filed with respect to any one or more of
the initial resolutions.
Dated May 26, 2015.
By Order of the Common Council
City Clerk
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BOARD BUSINESS
Consider approval of minutes Motion (Duerst) second (Gauthier) to approve the minutes from the March 30,
2015 Regular Board Meeting. Motion
carried (6-0).
Consider action on co-op for girls
hockey Mark Kryka attended to discuss with the Board the details on the
renewal of the girls hockey co-op. The
co-op agreement has 22 girls from 8
schools with Verona having the most
girls at 7. The girls co-op has been very
successful and is now adding Mt. Horeb.
This co-op may be before the Board
again next year because of reorganization.
Motion (Gauthier) second (Duerst)
to approve the co-op for girls hockey as
presented. Motion carried (6-0).
Consider action on Access 4 Learning committee recommendation Betty
Wottreng, Rita Mortenson and Laura
Lindquist attended to follow up with the
Board about recommendations of the
Access for Learning Committee. Betty
and others presented to the Board at the
March 30th meeting and reviewed the
work of their committee and presented
the Board with recommendations. The
committee discussed with the Board
the concept of a lease purchase option
to implement 1 to 1 devices throughout
the district, which would involve trading
in devices
Betty presented 3 different options/
tiers for implementing 1 to 1 devices.
Tier 1 is a full implementation K-12 and
teacher laptops and iPads. Tier 2 is a
recommended phase-in that includes
teacher laptops and iPads, grades 9
and 10, grades 6-8 (some using existing devices), grades 4 and 5 (some using existing devices) and grades K-3
without iPads (up to ten per class). Tier
3 is working with our current resource
allocation that includes teacher laptops,
grades 9 and 10, grades 6-8 (some using existing devices) and grades 4 and 5
(some using existing devices).
Motion (Gauthier) second (Behnke)
to approve the Tier 2 recommended
phase-in as presented. Motion carried
(6-0).
Consider action on proposed
changes to Board Policy 523.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM There
were no changes /additions from the
first reading.
changes to Board Rule 523.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GUIDELINES There were no changes /additions from the first reading.
changes to Board Policy 524 STAFF
GIFTS AND SOLICITATIONS There
were no changes /additions from the
first reading.
changes to Board Rule 524 STAFF GIFT
AND CARD GUIDELINES - There were
no changes /additions from the first
reading.
changes to Board Policy 526 PERSONNEL RECORDS - There were no changes
/additions from the first reading.
changes to Board Policy 532.2 STAFF
COMPENSATION - There were no changes /additions from the first reading.
changes to Board Policy 532.21 PAYMENT OF BENEFIT PREMIUMS WHILE
AN EMPLOYEE IS ON LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Board briefly discussed
the concerns Mariann Kropp mentioned
regarding earlier during the audience
portion. Jason informed them that the
issue will be addressed in another
policy (meaning the LTD policy not a
Board policy), not this policy as it does
not apply. There were no changes /additions from the first reading.
changes to Board Policy 532.31 FAMILY
AND MEDICAL LEAVE - There were no
changes /additions from the first reading.
Motion (Behnke) second (Duerst)
to approve the changes to Board Policy
523.3, Board Rule 523.3, Board Policy
524, Board Rule 524, Board Policy 526,
Board Policy 532.2, Board Policy 532.21
and Board Policy 532.31. Motion carried
(6-0).
Consider action on approval of
hazardous transportation plan update
Chris Murphy attended to review with
the Board an update on the hazardous
transportation plan. The school district
can receive state aid for students who
live less than two miles from their school
site but are transported to the school
due to hazardous walking conditions
(i.e. busy roads). In order for the district
to receive this aid, all students who live
in these areas must have those areas
included in a hazardous transportation
plan, which is approve by the Board and
kept on file with DPI. Chris reviewed with
the Board three maps that detailed these
areas as well as a letter from the Sherriffs department identifying these areas
as hazardous transportation areas.
Motion (Zook) second (Duerst) to
approve the hazardous transportation
plan update as presented. Motion carried (6-0).
Consider action on 66:0301 agreement with Middleton Cross Plains
School District for contracting with
licensed child care center providers
for 4-year-old kindergarten programs
Erin Schettler attended to discuss with
the Board the proposed 66:0301 agreement with MCPSD for contracting with
licensed child care providers for 4 year
old kindergarten programs. This agreement is a one-time agreement for one
student who is receiving special education services. The student is currently
attending a 4 k program in Middleton but
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The Verona Area Board of Education met on Monday, March 30, 2015 in
the District Administration Building.
Board President Dennis Beres called
the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Clerk
Ken Behnke confirmed the meeting was
properly noticed.
Present: Renee Zook, Dennis
Beres, Kenneth Behnke, Derrell Connor, Amy Almond, Joanne Gauthier and
Thomas Duerst
Audience Portion There was no
one present to address the Board.
Announcements Denny noted
that the referendum open house at the
library last week was very well attended
and it was a very productive meeting.
BOARD BUSINESS
Consider approval of minutes
Motion (Zook) second (Gauthier) to approve the minutes from the March 16,
2015 Regular Board Meeting. Motion
carried (7-0).
Update on Access 4 Learning Committee Betty Wottreng and Ann Franke
attended to update the Board on the
Access 4 Learning Committee work
that has taken place over the last few
months. Betty and Ann shared with the
Board a PowerPoint and video as well as
their recommendation to the Board on
the best way to implement 1 to 1 devices
for students as well as the committees
recommendation how to accomplish
this in the most cost efficient way. Betty and Ann will attend the April Board
meeting for Board approval to proceed
with the lease purchase agreement.
First reading on proposed changes
to Board Policy 523.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Jason Olson attended to do a first reading on proposed
changes to several 500 series Board
policies. Jason is here to review the
next 9 Board policies in the 500 series.
Many of the policy changes are related
to the deletion of the collective bargaining agreement and replacing with Board
policy or Employee handbook.
The proposed changes to Board
policy 523.3 are the deletion of the term
contractual provisions and replacing it
with district policies. The reference to
sick leave was also removed to simply
say leave to correspond with current
provisions of the districts Employee
handbook. Employees now receive a
designated number of general leave
days each year, which includes paid
leave days that can be used for employee illnesses. References to the collective bargaining agreement were deleted
from the reference section and relevant
Board policies were added.
to Board Rule 523.3 EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GUIDELINES The only proposed
change to this policy is the deletion of
the term contractual and replacing it
with the word established.
to Board Policy 524 STAFF GIFTS AND
SOLICITATIONS The proposed changes to this policy prohibit School Board
members and their immediate families
from directly or indirectly accepting any
gift, money gratuity or other consideration or favor of any kind from anyone
other than the District that a reasonable
person would understand was intended
to influence official action or judgment
of the employee or Board member.
Other policy revisions were done to correspond with the Employee Handbook.
to Board Rule 524 STAFF GIFT AND
CARD GUIDELINES The proposed
changes are to update the current
amount authorized for the cost of flowers or a memorial from the district if the
amount has changed from $50.
to Board Policy 526 PERSONNEL RECORDS The proposed change to this
policy is the deletion to the reference
to negotiated employee agreement and
replaced with Employee Handbook.
References to the collective bargaining
agreement were deleted from the reference section and relevant Board policies were added.
to Board Policy 532.2 STAFF COMPENSATION This policy was revised to
correspond to the current district policies and procedures with the deletion of
the term contract and replaced with the
term Board policy, Employee handbook.
References to the collective bargaining
agreement were deleted from the reference section and relevant Board policies and legal references were added.
to Board Policy 532.21 PAYMENT OF
BENEFIT PREMIUMS WHILE AN EMPLOYEE IS ON LONG-TERM DISABILITY
Proposed changes to this policy is to
add the term regularly paid to provide
further clarification now that employees
are required by state law to pay a certain portion of their health insurance
premiums. References to the collective
bargaining agreement were deleted
from the reference section and relevant
Board policies and legal references
were added.
to Board Policy 532.31 FAMILY AND
MEDICAL LEAVE Proposed revisions
for this policy were to correspond more
with federal law and to separate Board
policy from implementing procedures.
There are also revisions to the legal and
cross reference sections as well.
to Board Rule 532.31 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROCEDURES This policy
was revised to be more consistent with
FMLA provisions and for consistency
with the Employee handbook.
Discussion of summer Board meeting dates Dean discussed with the
Board possible dates for the summer
Board meetings. Currently the last meeting scheduled on the Board calendar
is June 15th. Dean recommended one
Board meeting in July as that has been
the schedule over the previous years.
The Board decided to add June 29th to
the Board calendar but will determine
at the June 15th meeting if it is actually

needed. July 20th will be the only July
meeting date. In addition August and
September meeting dates will be August
3rd, 17th (Annual meeting and Board
meeting) 31st and September 14th.
Appoint delegate to the CESA II convention to be held on May 19th at 7:00
p.m. in Whitewater Dean discussed
with the Board the date of the CESA II
convention and would like the Board
member to decide who will serve as the
VASD delegate. The Board will continue
this conversation at a later meeting as a
delegate cannot be appointed on or before the 4th Monday in April.
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
Update on April referendum Dean
will leave this as a standing agenda item
until the April election. Denny has done
a great job at the last two presentations.
Tomorrow will conclude all presentations; there is an open house at the
Verona Senior Center tomorrow March
30th at 10 a.m. Dean also the Open Door
with the Superintendent tomorrow from
3-5 p.m. To date, no one has attended
with the exception of Channel 3000.
Dean encouraged residents who
may be out of town for the April 7th election to vote early. Early voting ends on
April 3rd.
Review of Board Workshop Dean
briefly reviewed the Board workshop
held tonight at 6 p.m. The topic of the
workshop was the budget for 2015-2016.
Dean, Jason and Chris addressed the
Board in that work session and detailed
plans for a net zero cut district wide for
the 2015 2016 school year. The Board
was in favor of that approach. Information will be pushed out to admins and
site council in the shortly after spring
break.
PERSONNEL ITEMS
Consider approval of request for
early retirement - Motion (Duerst) second (Zook) to approve the preliminary
non-renewal notice for teachers on one
year contracts per Section 118.22 Wisconsin Stat. Motion carried (7-0).
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / MEETING DATES
Denny reviewed the future meeting
dates. Denny noted that he will attend
the April 13th IDAC meeting and also
noted that the only April Board meeting
is on April 20th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Building, Grounds and Transportation Renee reported that the committee met on March 19th at 8:45 a.m. The
committee reviewed the results of the
transportation consultant that the district hired. The feedback received led the
group to go out and request quotes for
next school year from a variety of vendors including our current vendor.
The committee also discussed
summer maintenance projects with Ken
Kietzke and Brian Miller. One of the major projects is coming up with a different way for students to transition to and
from the K-wing to the high school that
will provide more security for students
transitioning. Ken shared a preliminary
cost estimate of $170,000; after further
discussion Ken will look at other options and modifications and come back
to the committee with final numbers.
Ken will also meet with the admin team
to get thoughts and feedback regarding
suggestions.
Amy discussed the softball field
work that will take place over spring
break and also mentioned that the
New Century heating pumps pricing
estimates are due soon. Denny offered
condolences to the family of Jim Winkelman. The district had worked with Mr.
Winkelman for many years with heating
and cooling issues.
Finance Committee Derrell reported that the committee has not met.
Personnel Committee Ken reported that the committee has not met.
ADJOURN Motion (Gauthier) second (Almond) to adjourn at 8:45 p.m.
Motion carried (7-0).
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property in trade. Nolan Sales LLC, Marion, WI 800-472-0290 www.nolansales.
com for details. (wcan)
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS
Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently
has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $725 per month, includes
heat, water, and sewer.
608-835-6717 Located at:
139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
HAMILTON CONDO 1101 Hamilton St,
Stoughton. 1500 square ft of luxury. 2
bedroom, 2 decks, fireplace, washer/
dryer. Underground parking included.
$1350/mo. Available Now. 608-877-9388
OREGON 1-Bedroom in quiet well kept

building. Convenient location. Includes
all appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking, laundry and storage. $200 Security
deposit. Cats OK. $540/month. 608-2196677
OREGON 2-Bedroom in quiet well kept
building. Convenient location. Includes
all appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking, laundry and storage. $200 Security
deposit. Cats OK. $665/month. 608-2196677
Programmed Cleaning INC

We are a commercial cleaning company
looking for Part-Time Leads and Project
Workers in the Madison area.
Part-time evening hours starting after 5pm,
M F, 3 to 4 hours a night, NO WEEKENDS!
Must be Independent, reliable and detail oriented and MUST have
own transportation. Project Workers MUST have a valid drivers
license and floor care experience is preferred.
Starting pay for Leads is $10 an hour,
Project Workers start at $11 an hour.
Higher pay rate based on experienced.
Apply now in person at 2001 W. Broadway,

call 608-222-0217 if you have questions or fill out an
online application at: programmedcleaning.com
666 Medical & Health Supplies

ACORN STAIRLIFTS
The affordable solution to your
stairs. Limited time $250 off your
stairlift purchase. Buy direct and
save. Please call 800-598-6714 for
free DVD and brochure. (wcan)
GOT KNEE Pain? Back pain? Shoulder pain? Get a pain-relieving brace,
little or no cost to you. Medicare Patients
Call Health Hotline Now! 800-431-3924
(wcan)
SAFE STEP Walk-in tub Alert for Seniors.
Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by
Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets.
Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door.
Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 800-940-3411 for
$750 off. (wcan)
672 Pets
Open Interviews
BOATS & PONTOONS R US!

(Over 400 new and used in stock)
Visit the largest marine & motorsports
showroom in the USA & save huge.
American Marine & Motorsports,
Shawano. Call
866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.
com (wcan)
MAJESTYK TREE CARE

Providing all services for 25 years.
608-222-5674
441 Sales & Telemarketing
163 Training Schools
PLUMBER JOURNEYMAN with

commercial and/or remodeling skills.
Earn competitive wage and full benefit
package. Apply today!
Benjamin Plumbing, Inc.
5396 King James Way
Madison, WI 53719
608.271.7071
554 Landscaping, Lawn,

Tree & Garden Work
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SHORT ORDER cook for Friday night

fish fries. American Legion, Stoughton
608-205-9090.
GOT AN older car, boat or RV?

Do the humane thing. Donate it to the
Humane Society. Call 800-990-7816
(wcan)
676 Plants & Flowers
The path to a successful

career starts here.
June 3rd, 10am - 2pm
Verona Public Library
500 Silent St.,
Verona, WI 53593
Now hiring for multiple Assembly
and Clerical positions in Verona
and the surrounding areas.
For more information call
us at 608-819-4000
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3'-12' EVERGREEN & Shade Trees.

Pick Up or Delivery! Planting available!
Detlor Tree Farms
715-335-4444 (wcan)
688 Sporting Goods

& Recreational
FISH CANADA Kingfisher Resort! Cottage-Boat-Motor-Gas. $75 per person/
day. Call for SPECIALS! 800-452-8824
www.kingfisherlodge.com (wcan)
STOCK YOUR POND or lake now! Order
early. All varieties of fish & minnows,
algae & weed control products, aeration
systems. roeselerfishfarm.com 920-6963090 (wcan).
STOUGHTON 1825 Lakeview Terrace,
Licensed WI waterfowl guide retiring.
100's decoys, skiff, canoe, Herter's duck
boat, outboard motors, dog kennels,
and hunting items. May 29-31, 9:00am5:00pm.
WE BUY Boats/RVs/Pontoons/Sleds/
ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" now.
American Marine & Motorsports Super
Center, Shawano 866-955-2628 www.
americanmarina.com (wcan)
692 Electronics
DIRECTV'S BIG DEAL special. Only
$19.99 per month. Free premium channels HBO, Starz, Cinemax and Showtime
for 3 months & FREE receiver upgrade!
NFL 2014 Season included. Call now!
800-320-2429 (wcan)
696 Wanted To Buy

WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.
We sell used parts.
Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.
Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59
Edgerton, 608-884-3114
705 Rentals
BLANCHARDVILLE 1-2BR apartments.
Nice rentals in historic building. Walk
to grocery store, bank, post office
and restaurants. Pecatonica River
and Canoe Boat Launch 1 block from
property. Village Park along river 1
block. 35 minutes to Madison, 25 to
Verona, Stoughton, and Oregon. 1BR
from $390, 2BR $520. Flexible lease
on select units. BAAL Real Estate, LLC
Broker/owner. Keith Call/text
608-575-2143 or email
kbaal@earthlink.net.
FT Production - Plastic Molding

This position involves operating plastic molding machines
in a high tech facility. Prior experience in plastic
manufacturing is required. Should be mechanically inclined
in order to help maintain the equipment as necessary.
Must have shift flexibility.
Apply in Person
M-F 8am-4pm
419 Venture Court, Verona, WI
Or email your resum to:
hr@mofaglobal.com
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Do you have excellent communication skills?
Creative ideas? The ability
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client relationships? An interest in print and web
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i a pleasant
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tyy to prospect for new
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sales experience desired. Media experience a plus.
Competitive compensation, employee stock option
ownership, 401(k), paid vacations, holidays,
insurance and continuing education assistance.
CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It

pays to read the fine print.
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NORTH PARK STORAGE

10x10 through 10x40, plus
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats.
Come & go as you please.
608-873-5088
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON
Monday FOR THE Verona Press
Roofing Siding Gutters
Call to Have Your

Roof Checked!
STOUGTON 1 bedroom upper. All utilities, garage. $675/month. Available 6/1.

608.279.9586.
(608) 845-9100
720 Apartments
TomD@tds.net www.hardtland.net
We are seeking compassionate & conscientious caregivers

to help our seniors on a variety of shifts. We offer competitive wages, shift & weekend differentials, as well as health,
dental & PTO to eligible staff. Paid CBRF training provided.
to download
an application:
740 Houses For Rent
750 Storage Spaces For Rent
allsaintsneighborhood.org
to request an
application:
8210 Highview Drive - Madison
608.243.8800
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BROOKLYN/EVANSVILLE - Two Bedroom, one bath, newer country home on

large acreage. One car garage, A/C, all
appliances, W/D hookup. $950 +utilities.
Available July 1. Room to roam; just 20
minutes from Beltline. 608-843-7098.
Associates degree in Industrial Maintenance or 3 - 5 years of

equivalent manufacturing maintenance experience.
Knowledge of and ability to interface and troubleshoot with a variety
of PLCs including Allen Bradley PLCs, 500, 5000, Flex Drives.
Experience with manufacturing enterprise systems (MES).
Strong understanding of OSHA principles.
Experience with CMMS programs (MAXIMO preferred).
Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
To apply, visit the Career Page of our website at
www.subzero-wolf.com.
Successful Candidates may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $1500!
Apply today for immediate consideration.
802 Commercial &

Industrial For Lease
FITCHBURG WAREHOUSE 800 sq
feet with office. $700/month. Call Bill
608-444-2986
WALMERS TACK SHOP

16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
Material Handlers
990 Farm: Service

& Merchandise
(2nd or 3rd shift)
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete
breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake,
concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher,
rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump
grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
Carter & Gruenewald Co.
4417 Hwy 92
Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
Fabrication Machine Operators

(2nd or 3rd shift)
Assembly
(1st or 2nd shift - 4/10 hours)
TIG Welder
(2nd or 3rd shift)
Maintenance Technician
(2nd shift - 4/10 hours)
1,500 sign on bonus!
We are accepting applications for the following positions:

Guest Services Representative
Night Auditor
Breakfast Attendant
Housekeeping
Laundry
Stop by in person at 515 West Verona Avenue
in Verona, call 608-497-4500 or email
hr@hixverona.com for an application and details.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

& PARATRANSIT
DRIVERS
Excellent benets include:
Part-time. Excellent Wages

20+ hours/wk. CDL bonus program
Paid training/testing. Signing bonus.
5501 Femrite Dr. Madison
Call Paul at 608-310-4870 or email
paulm@badgerbus.com
EOE
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C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
If so, Sub-Zero, Inc. may have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for maintenance professionals with the following experience and knowledge to work in our Fitchburg Built-In Refrigeration facility:
THEY SAY people dont read those little

ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
835-6677.
Join a fun and award winning team

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ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE

10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
OREGON/BROOKLYN
Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
Do you believe in a maintenance program that values predicting and

preventing maintenance issues as much as troubleshooting and repairs?
Would you enjoy a second shift Monday through Thursday (2pm-12am)
schedule with paid breaks?
970 Horses
Resident Caregivers/CNAs
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors

55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $695 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
managed. Located at
300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI
53589 608-877-9388
UNION ROAD STORAGE

10x10 - 10x15
10x20 - 12x30
24 / 7 Access
Security Lights & Cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
608-835-0082
1128 Union Road
Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of
Union Road & Lincoln Road
OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT

In Oregon facing 15th hole
on golfcourse
Free Wi-Fi, Parking and
Security System
Conference rooms available
Kitchenette-Breakroom
Autumn Woods Prof. Centre
Marty 608-835-3628
Your Local Hometown Business Verona, WI

Serving U Since '72
OREGON 2BR 1BA apartments

available. On-site or in unit laundry,
patio, D/W, A/C. Off street parking,
garages available to rent.
From $740/mo. Details at
608-255-7100 or
www.stevebrownapts.com/oregon
Are you a maintenance professional who thrives on working in a highlyautomated manufacturing environment utilizing state of the art equipment
(lasers, robotics, AGVs, vision systems) in a modern air conditioned facility,
with company paid training to keep your skills current?
Do you value a company that makes safety a part of their culture, not just
another graph on the wall?
801 Office Space For Rent
Recent Hail Storm May

Have Damaged Your Roof.
STOUGHTON 2-BR Duplex/Condo.

Garage, appliances, A/C, washer/dryer
hook ups. Full basement for storage,
yard work provided. Just move in and
enjoy! No pets, no smoking. $850. plus
utilities. 920-723-6535
Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday)
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STOUGHTON 2BR Apartment

$740-$780- includes heat, water/sewer.
608-222-1981 x2 or 3. No dogs, 1 cat
ok. EHO.
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-206-2347
15
DEER POINT STORAGE

Convenient location behind
Stoughton Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337
Free Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance (92% is paid by us!)
Free Life Insurance
Pension (we pay into your 401K!)
Holiday and Vacation Pay
Located in Fitchburg, WI
Apply online at www.subzero-wolf.com
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STOUGHTON 1616 Kenilworth Ct.

Large 2-BR apts available now.
Pets welcome. Many feature new wood
laminate flooring.
$775-$825/mo. 608-831-4036
www.madtownrentals.com
1-888-878-4244
The Verona Press
Accountant (General Ledger)
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon

Friday for The Great Dane and Noon
Monday for the Verona Press unless
changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671
or 835-6677.
adno=409649-01
Office/inside sales
FT- M thru F, pay based on experience, bachelors degree in Accounting, entry level position,
prepare all journal entries for month-end close, enter journal entries into general ledger according to
general accounting principles, review general ledger entries for accuracy and investigate problems,
prepare monthly sales tax filings, prepare Net-to-Carnes reports and supporting documentation
that goes into it. Be back-up to Credit Analyst in regards to payroll, order entry, credit approval and
cash posting, Excellent Excel skills required. Must be detail oriented and organized. This
position is eligible for tuition reimbursement.
Credit Assistant - Entry Level
Do You Like to Meet People?

Are You Self-Motivated?
Do You Possess Computer Skills?
Full-time individual to do collection calls, order entry, set up new accounts, credit approvals, order
credit reports, cash posting, credit card processing and general administrative duties. 1 to 2 years
of equivalent experience or customer service is desired. Ability to work with Microsoft Word and
Excel spreadsheets is important. Must be a team player. High school diploma or GED required. This
position is eligible for tuition reimbursement.
If youve answered yes, we are very interested in talking to you. We are

seeking candidates for a part-time opening in our front office. Hours are
9am-3pm Monday-Friday. Responsibilities for this position include but are
not limited to selling and processing classified ads, selling special projects
by phone, receptionist duties, assisting walk-in customers and processing
reports. Previous sales experience preferred. Position is located in the
Oregon office.
Second Shift - Seeking three responsible individuals to set up and operate machines to produce metal
parts. Ability to read blueprints, routings, production tickets and tape measure. Prior experience with
metal fabrication and familiarity w/CNC and brake presses is desired but not required. Moderate to
heavy lifting and ability to stand 8 hrs/day. Training on fork truck and walkie stacker required. $11.68/hr
(which includes $.25/hr shift premium). Once probationary period is completed, regular increases every
6 months in the first 2 years of employment. Second shift runs 2:15 pm- 10:45 pm. First shift position
also available at different starting rate.
We are an employee-owned company offering a competitive benefits

package including 401K, ESOP, vacation, and more.
Oregon Observer, Stoughton Courier Hub,

Verona Press, The Great Dane Shopping News
Unified Newspaper Group is a part of Woodward Community Media,
a division of Woodward Communications, Inc.
and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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If this part-time position interests you and you have the equivalent of a
high school diploma and at least two years of office/computer experience,
apply on-line today at www.wcinet.com/careers.
Machine Operators
Assembler B
Both permanent and seasonal (May-Labor Day) openings available. FT-M thru F, 1st shift. Must be 18
or older. Ability to read routings, production tickets and tape measure. Moderate to heavy lifting, ability
to stand 8 hours/day and daily attendance required. Must be a self-motivated team player. Permanent
position $11.43/hour until after probationary period is completed, then regular increases every 6
months in the first two years of employment. Seasonal positions $10.43/hour, no benefits.
Benefits for all permanent positions include: Health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance,
vacation, paid holidays, pension plan and 401k plan.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
Mail or Email resum to:

Carnes Company
P. O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593
hr@carnes.com
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STOUGHTON 112 N. Forest, Beautiful

3-story townhouse overlooking Yahara
River. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, huge kitchen, large
decks, patio, large yard, laundry. Water,
hot water, sewer included. $845/month.
Available 6/1. 608-271-0101 www.hoserealty.com
FRENCHTOWN
SELF-STORAGE
Only 6 miles South of
Verona on Hwy PB.
Variety of sizes available now.
10x10=$60/month
10x15=$70/month
10x20=$80/month
10x25=$90/month
12x30=$115/month
Call 608-424-6530 or
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bedroom, appliances, water, heat,
A/C, ceiling fan included, on site
laundry. Well kept and maintained. On
site manager. Next to Park. 2nd Floor.
Available 6/5. $745 per month.
608-238-3815
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Classical: Verona homeschooling group could double in size

Find out
more
faith, which is To know

God and to make Him
known.
Gunby emphasized that
the curriculum still includes
definitions for topics like
evolution, but said, We are
a Biblically based program.
Its a beautiful welcoming environment for
anybody, she said. Its a
respectful environment.
To learn about the

Verona Classical
Conversations
group, email Jessica
Gunby at jgunby@
classicalconversations.
com or call her at
438-4173.
Classic approach
On a recent Tuesday morning, students of different ages
sat in different classrooms,
learning historical facts, such
as when the United Nations
formed, the beginning of the
Cold War and when Mao
Tse-Tung and the Communist
Party took power in China.
Reinforcing those facts on
a regular basis, no matter the
students age, is a key philosophy of Classical Conversations.
Theyre just sponges in
these early years, teacher
and parent Lara Fenrick
said. They just can memorize such a large amount of
On the web
Photos by Scott Girard
Verona Classsical Connections

director Jessica Gunby speaks
to parents at a recent open
house. Left, Parent Christy
Belisle works with her daughters, Alaina and Claire, on
probability.
information.
Students begin with the
Grammar stage, in which
they build vocabulary and
facts. The next step is the
Dialectic stage, when
students begin to sort and
compare words and how they

apply.
As they get older, the program has them the build
on the facts they learned
at a young age to interpret
and critically analyze in the
Rhetoric stage.
The stages work together as a way to use a subject to learn a skill, Gunby
explained.
They follow this model
and they show parents how
we can inspire in our kids

a real love of learning for their
whole lifetime, she said.
Weekly gatherings
The families involved in
Classical Conversations in
Verona mostly teach on their
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own at their homes. But once
a week, they come together
to reinforce the lessons and
learn how to work in groups.
Parent and tutor Mallary
Baumgartner, who lives in
Verona, said the opportunity
for her children to give presentations is what she appreciates most about the weekly
meetings.
It is really an important
life skill to be able to articulate yourself in front of other
people and do something that
frankly is really uncomfortable
for most people, Baumgartner said, adding there are
about 24 presentations per
year students must give.
The meetings also offer a
chance for support from other
families that have chosen the
homeschool route, said Fenrick.
In the homeschooling
world, you can feel isolated,
she said. This gave us a little
bit of where we got to take
our kids to a setting where
they were with other kids and
other moms.
Growth
The program has grown
so quickly that Fenrick, who
lives in Fitchburg, will actually open a new Classical
Conversations group for the
west side of Madison beginning next year.
We need to provide space
for other families who are on
this journey, she said.
Even with Fenricks family, with four kids, moving
to another group, the Verona
group could double in size
next year, Gunby said.
That has reassured her and
the other parents that the program is a solid place to build
community.
Its a community where
parents can find other moms to
brainstorm with, to be alongside of in the whole homeschooling process, Gunby
said. We need each other to
hold ourselves accountable
and to give us that support we
need when our days are long
with our kids.
For more information
or to inquire about joining
the group, contact Gunby
at 438-4173 or jgunby@
classicalconversations.com.
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Thursday, May 28, 2015 Vol. 51, No. 1 Verona, WI Hometown USA ConnectVerona.

Late Registration same day at 7am

Verona Area School District

Photo by Scott Girard

Little things at VAHS

Unified Newspaper Group

Students today live in a different

The little things that were all kind

Limit 1 per person. (Some restrictions apply.

A local group of homeschooling families has

May 28, 2015

The Verona Press

Verona observes Memorial Day

Shell casings fly in the cemetery during the 21-gun salute.

Photos by Samantha Christian

Kitt Schaller plays Taps at the cemetery.

Packet Pick-up and Late Registration from 7:00-7:30am

10K/5K/Walk starts at 7:45am

Culvers Gift Card

See more Memorial Day photos:

Culvers of Verona invites you to join in

Woman of the Woods

$1.50 Cheese Curds

Face Painting from 5-8 p.m. (free)

$1 Short Shakes (Vanilla or Chocolate)

Strolling Balloon Artist from 5-8 p.m. (free)

Wednesday, June 3 $1 Short Root Beer Floats

$1 One Scoop Waffle Cones

$2 One Scoop Turtle Sundaes

3 massages for $150

Face Painting from 5-8 p.m. (free)

1:30-4:30pm: Wagon Rides (free)

Culvers of Verona 430 E.Verona Ave. 608-845-2010 culvers.com

Don Wuthrich, retired commander, lowers the flag in the

May 28, 2015

The Verona Press

Plan Commission reviews

Photo by Jim Ferolie

All down the block

Verona Area School District

Board increases open enrollment spots

Unified Newspaper Group

The Verona Area School

all the rights of a resident student. You cant force a student

overpopulated schools and trying to figure out what we want

The commission will

Board to consider bathrooms for Epic

View Road, to serve maintenance and landscaping

The commission is also

family dental car

At Cleary Building Corp.

Martial arts studio

another convenient reason to chhoose

The East Verona Avenue

522 springdale street

Grade Original New Total Requests

Supply has asked to waive

The latest plan for the

window and two retail

May 28, 2015

The Verona Press

Letters to the editor

Exploration Academy puts kids in

From the editors desk