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Tower Times

City of Stoughton

Issue 2, Summer 2017

Stoughton Hall of Fame Inductee Special Tribute This year’s Stoughton Hall of Fame inductee James Christensen will be paid a special tribute Thursday, August 24th immediately preceding Gazebo Musikk featuring The Lower 5th (Americana, Midwestern Soul) at Stoughton Rotary Park. Please come by 15 minutes early (at 5:45 PM) and witness the presentation honoring this world class musical artist that was born and raised right here in Stoughton!

Jim Christensen composed and arranged over 400 works during his career, and is well known for many Disney tunes having spent over 37 years at Walt Disney Productions. Before joining Disneyland, he led the University of Wisconsin Marching Band as well as serving as staff arranger/ trombonist at West Point Band. Jim also worked as arranger/conductor in TV shows, radio, records, commercials, and road shows starring Bob Hope, Pat Boone and Rosemary Clooney. He has also arranged and orchestrated music for the Boston Pops, the London Philharmonic as well as several Super Bowls.

We are very proud indeed to call James Christensen a past Stoughton resident, as well as the very deserving title of Stoughton Hall of Fame 2017 Inductee!

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Economic Development is the Key to Stoughton’s Future Mayor Donna Olson Economic development is the key to Stoughton’s future. You have heard me make that statement many times. It is through retention of current business, helping them grow and be successful right here at home and working to bring new businesses, employers and families to Stoughton that will allow the city to continue to provide the same great quality services that we all desire. Providing jobs, goods and services continues to be a top priority.

areas are being planned for all ages. Located with easy access to Morelia’s Café: Morelia’s Café opened at 620 Nygaard Street. (ForHwy A, Hwy 51 and Hwy 138. merly Marsalla’s) Stoughton Hospital: Stoughton Hospital has just completed a major renovation. A new emergency department, urgent care, private Registration area, lab, day surgery and much more. Stoughton Hospital has always been a major asset to our community. They continually rate very high in-patient care and quality of services. I am proud that they call Stoughton home.

McFarland State Bank: Plans are under way for a new building within the Kettle Park West Commercial Center.

Tractor Supply Inc: Remodeling is underway at the former WalMart site. A portion of that site will be the new home of Tractor Supply. It is anticipated that the remodel will be complete and the store will open the later part of 2017.

There have been some great new changes in Stoughton over the last year. Our community is excited to have new residential building with plans for more. Our first Parade of Homes took place within the first phase of the Nordic Ridge development. The Parade of Homes always brings folks to tour the sites as well as the community. The Art Walk was another first that took place on the same day as the opening of the Parade of Homes. It is estimated that 1,500 people participated in the Art Walk. This has been a great opportunity for Stoughton to showcase our community.

Skaalen Retirement Services: Skaalen Retirement Services is conWal-Mart: The new Wal-Mart store opened in March of 2017 at structing a new 33-unit Residential Care Apartment Complex adja2600 State Hwy 138. The new, much larger store provides more recent to their current campus at 950 Ridge Street. tail options to fulfill folks needs here in Stoughton. Reports indicate Park Vernon Apartments: Park Vernon Apartments at 1601, 1625, that it has also brought more folks to Stoughton to eat and shop in and 1649 Vernon Street are undergoing much needed renovation. other areas of our community.

We have also seen commercial building growth. New additions/ remodel to Stoughton Hospital, Skaalen Retirement Services and the Stoughton Trailers Parts building are just a few of our local businesses growing and expanding. New buildings to accommodate growth for North American Fur, McFarland State Bank, Kwik Trip, Wal-Mart and Lotus Salon are also examples of great success stories of local business. We have also welcomed new business to Stoughton, such as Nauti Norske, Tru Hotel by Hilton, Iconica, Aldi Food Market, Tractor Supply, First Choice Dental, Dunkin Donuts and Milestone Sr Living.

Stoughton Trailers Parts Division: A new 14,760 sq. ft. addition Aldi Food Market: Construction of the new Aldi Food Market is was built to the Stoughton Parts building at 1112 Veterans Road to underway at 1399 US Hwy 51. It is planned to be completed by the end of the year. accommodate their current and future needs.

Nauti Norske: The Nauti Norske is a new bar/restaurant at 324 Water Street, providing beautiful outdoor seating near the Yahara River.

Kwik Trip: A new, larger Kwik Trip gas/convenience store is underway at 1359 US Hwy 51. It is planned to be completed in September 2017.

Grosso Duplex Units: Four duplex style buildings are being con- Iconica: Iconica plans to construct a new Senior Assisted Living structed at 300 Business Park Circle to accommodate up to 8 small Apartment located at 2600 Jackson Street. It is a 100-unit assisted or start-up companies in our business park. living facility consisting of 79 units of independent and assisted living (Residential Care Apartment Complex) and 21 units of memory NAFA – North American Fur: The first phase of the new NAFA care (Community Based Residential Facility). building consists of a 28,400 sq. ft. facility at 1600 Williams Drive to fulfill the needs of their growing company. They currently have Tru Hotel by Hilton: Tru by Hilton is a new 88 room hotel and conand will retain a facility in our Industrial park. vention center located at 2500 Jackson Street. They plan to begin These are just a few of the great things happening in Stoughton! construction by the end of this year.

Milestone Senior Living: Milestone Sr. Living is a community New Construction to date: based residential facility and completed construction and opened Dunkin Donuts: Dunkin Donuts has been looking for just the right • 2017: 14 Single family homes, 4 Commercial buildings in May of 2016. They specialize in senior care, memory care and location in Stoughton for several years now. They have found it at adult daycare. The facility located at 2220 Lincoln Avenue con- 2480 State Highway 138. Construction will begin late 2017.

• 2016: 20 Single family homes, 8 Commercial buildings sists of 20 residential care apartments and 20 community based Thank you to all those that have invested in our community by Stoughton’s First 2017 MABA (Madison Area residential apartments. It has been reported that they are at full growing your business, bringing your new business to Stoughton, occupancy at this time.

Builder’s Association) Parade of Homes building a new home or serving on a committee to enable change First Choice Dental: First Choice Dental is under construction at today for a better tomorrow.

Nordic Ridge: Nordic Ridge is a 71.63 acres residential develop- 1300 Nygaard St. They have plans to open in July 2017.

Mayor Donna Olson ment consisting of 175 residential lots. The first phase consists of 40 residential lots with 5 homes in the 2017 Parade of Homes. The Lotus Salon: Lotus Salon has built a new building at 907 Nygaard development contains walking trails, trees and public splash pad Street, relocating from their previous location at 2380 Jackson Street.

Fall 2017 Citizen Police Academy Healthy Yards…

Thursday nights, September to November 2017 Healthy Lakes and Streams See the police department from the inside.

Deck Information Before installing a deck there are a few requirements that need attention.

What we do in our 1. O btain a permit: no deck shall be erected or replaced within yards can directly the city until a permit is obtained from the Department of Planaffect our lakes and ning & Developstreams. Before usment at City Hall. ing fertilizer on your A completed deck lawn or gardens, test framing worksheet your soil. A $15 soil and a detailed plan test will show if your showing location soil is lacking anyof the proposed thing and if fertilizer deck in relation to needs to be applied. the lot lines and Instructions and the house is reforms from the UW quired prior to apSoil and Plant Analproval. Lot stakes ysis Lab are online at may need to be https://uwlab.soils.wisc.edu/soil-samples/lawn-garden/. Results located then city will tell you exactly what you need for healthy lawn and gardens. staff will verify the stakes prior to permit issuance.

If your test shows you do indeed need fertilizer, be sure to clean up any that lands on your sidewalk, driveway or other hard surfaces. 2. Placement: decks for one and two-family residences must adhere to the setback requirements for the specific zoning district If left on paved areas, it can easily make its way to the nearest where located. Contact the Zoning Administrator to find out the lake or stream with the next rainfall. Keeping leaves, grass clipspecific setback for your situation. pings and other yard waste, which contain nitrogen and phosphorus, out of the street also help prevent lakes and streams from be- 3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required to coming green and scummy. When these nutrients wash into lakes use 48-inch deep footings to prevent heaving. A guardrail is reand streams, they can promote algae blooms and excessive weed quired for decks more than 2-feet above ground. The minimum growth (which can lower oxygen levels in the water) and may reheight for a guardrail is 3-feet and the guardrail must restrict the lease ammonia (toxic to fish). passing of a 4-inch or larger sphere through spacing.

Healthy yards add to the beauty and value of your home. They can 4. Contact diggers hotline: prior to construction at 1-800-242-8511. also help our lakes and streams by allowing rainwater to soak into the soil rather than running off to the nearest storm drain. So, do 5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an inspection. An inspection is required after digging the holes for your part and keep your lakes and streams healthy by using fertilthe footings, prior to pouring concrete. The Building Inspector izers only if and where they are needed. can be reached at 608-873-7626.

Have you ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes at the police department?

Have you just wanted to try some of the things the officers get to do?

Are you interested in Law Enforcement? If any of these are true or you just are curious fill out an application for the Citizen Police Academy.

• Shooting • Dispatch Services • Emergency Driving • Handcuffing • K-9 • Evidence collection • Investigations

Applications Available at Stoughton Police Dept., 321 S. Fourth St, Stoughton, WI 53589 • 608-8733374 or request and app from Sgt. Patrick Frisch at pfrisch@ci.stoughton.wi.us

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding decks please call the Building Inspector at 873-7626 or the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.

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Prohibition of Illicit Discharges

Before installing a fence, there are a few requirements that need attention.

Discharge of any material other than stormwater 1. Locate your lot lines: into the municipal there should be metal separate storm stakes buried at each sewer system corner of your lot.

(MS4) is prohibTalk with your neighited in the City of bors and/or use a Stoughton. Stormmetal detector to help water refers to find the stakes. Copies surface runoff and of any lot within the drainage of rainCity of Stoughton can be attained from the Planning Department fall and snow or which will aid in finding stakes and to draw a site plan. If lot ice melt. The storm sewer system includes roads with drainage stakes cannot be located, it may be necessary to hire a surveyor. systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, There is a verification inspection of the lot stakes required by the and constructed channels or storm drains.

Department of Planning and Development staff prior to permit issuance.

City of Stoughton Municipal Code section 10-136(e)(1) states, “No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged into the MS4 or 2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a waters of the state located within the city any materials, including, permit is obtained from the Department of Planning & Developbut not limited to pollutants or waters containing any pollutants ment at City Hall. A detailed plan showing where your fence will that cause or contribute to a violation of applicable water quality be located is necessary, including distances from lot lines and standards, other than stormwater. The commencement, conduct any structures. A sample site plan is provided with the zoning or continuance of any illicit discharge to the MS4 is prohibited. permit application.

The following non-stormwater discharges or flows are generally 3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from not considered illicit discharges if done in a non-polluting manner: side and rear lot lines, unless the adjacent owner consents in water line flushing, landscape irrigation, diverted stream flows, unwriting to the entrance upon such owner’s land for the purpose contaminated groundwater infiltration, uncontaminated pumped of maintenance; or a maintenance free fence is being installed, groundwater, discharges from potable water sources, foundain which case the fence may have a minimum setback of 6 inch- tion drains, air conditioning condensation, irrigation water, lawn es from the lot lines. Side and rear yard fences in residential watering, individual residential car washing, flows from riparian districts shall not be more than 6 feet in height from grade. Front habitats and wetlands, dechlorinated swimming pool water, street wash water and fire fighting.” yard fences shall not exceed 4 feet in height from grade.

4. Easements & greenways: fences shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey wastewater, electric distribution, water distribution, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited from dedicated greenways. There are also distance requirements from electrical transformers.

Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this ordinance shall forfeit no less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 and also pay fees and disbursements incurred in the prosecution of such violations. Each and every day during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

5. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to placement at 1-800-242-8511. If you have any questions regarding this ordinance, please contact the Building Inspector at 608-873-7626.

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding fences please call the city Zoning Administrator at 608646-0421.

Swimming Pool Information Before construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.

1. Obtain a permit: Above ground pools having a water depth greater than thirty-six inches at any point shall not be constructed or assembled within the city until a permit is obtained from the department of planning & development at city hall, 381 E. Main Street. All in ground pools require a permit. A dimensioned plan showing the location of the proposed pool and fencing in relation to the lot lines is required prior to approval. The applicant will need to locate lot stakes and planning department staff will need to verify the stakes have been located prior to permit issuance.

2. Placement: Pools may be installed on rear or side lots only and shall not be closer than is permitted in the zoning code for an accessory building and in no case shall the water line of any pool be less than 6 feet from any lot line. Per code, no pool shall be located under or over electrical services. Pools and fencing shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey electric distribution, water distribution, wastewater, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited from dedicated greenways.

3. Fencing: Pools that are not enclosed by a permanent building and have a water depth greater than thirty-six inches shall be completely enclosed by a fence to prevent access. Such fence shall not be less than five feet in height and shall be placed not less than four feet from the pool edge, constructed so as not to have holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices, located near the top of the gate, on the poolside of the enclosure.

4. Electrical conductors: The following clearances must be adhered to and shown on the plan: • Underground electrical conductors shall be a minimum of 5 feet from the outer edge of the inside of the pool. If closer than 5 feet, the conductors shall be in conduit; • Overhead electric conductors shall be a minimum of 22.5 feet in any direction to the water level, edge of water surface, base of platform, or permanently anchored raft.

• The horizontal limit of clearance measured from the inside wall of the pool shall not be less than 10 feet.

Contact Diggers Hotline at 1-800-242-8511 or 811 prior to placement.

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding pools please contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email to mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

Unlicensed and Inoperable Vehicles • Are not allowed to be stored outside on private property unless zoned for such storage.

• May pose a danger due to loose, sharp, or jagged parts, to the public, particularly small children who are often attracted to junk motor vehicles.

• May contain fluids that, if leaked, may contaminate the environment or may be a fire hazard.

Some available options are: • The vehicle may be placed in a closed garage.

• The vehicle may be made operable.

• If unlicensed (Registration has expired), a license may be obtained.

• Local salvage yards often pay $cash for motor vehicles with a title, or make a donation to St. Vincent de Paul or other non-profit organization.

Some property owners store inoperable or unlicensed vehicles on their property with the eventual plan to make them road worthy. Unfortunately, they may reduce property values and can pose a threat to the public.

If you have any questions regarding this issue contact the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

For more information, please visit the city webpage at www.cityofstoughton.com

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News from the Stoughton Area Senior Center Medicare Program

Color and Conversation

Senior Center Summer Picnic

Wednesday, July 19, 11:00 AM

Friday, July 28, 10:00-11:00 AM Friday, August 25, 10:00-11:00 AM

Wednesday, August 23, 12:00-1:00PM

Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a grant funded project through the federal U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Their mission is to empower and educate Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and their caretakers on how to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud and abuse.

‘Get creative’, ‘release some stress’, ‘find your inner child’, whatever the reason come and check out the new coloring group! Enjoy some time to relax and visit with others. There is no cost for this activity and no need to bring anything. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided for During this presentation, you will learn the consequences of fraud, you (or, if you prefer you may bring your own). errors and abuse, how to protect your personal information, and how SMP can help you if you’re a suspected victim of fraud.

Memory Café

Low Vision Group

Join the Senior Center staff and friends for the annual summer picnic. Enjoy a tropical afternoon with the music of Bahama Bob! Enjoy a special meal prepared by Kim Whitford, our Nutrition Coordinator for $5.00 per person. RSVP by noon on August 21st.

Travelogue Wednesday, August 23, 3:00 PM

Seasoned traveler Rudy Maxa takes viewers to Tokyo and Kyoto Thurs. July 20, 1:00 PM in these episodes of his popular television show, sharing smart Carmen Sperle, Professional Counselor from Heartland Hospice will Join us for a presentation on its history and we’ll make 3-2-1 Cof- tips for hassle-free travel while speak on the topic of “How to Deal Emotionally with the Loss of Vision.” exploring the sights of these two magnificent Japanese cities. Highfee Cake! lights include touring the bustling streets of Tokyo, a visit to the A Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory massive Tsukiji fish market, a walk down the gorgeous Philosoptions and ecure loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s or other demenpher’s Walk in a 15-century Kyoto Zen garden and much more. tias to meet in a relaxed environment to share common interests. onnections For details please call (608) 873-8585.

Thursday, July 20, 3:00 PM i ida oca ystery View the slides at goo.gl/vUcttJ eflexology - Introduction to Spanish Conversation & Grammar This presentation is an introduction to the ways you might use Mondays & Wednesdays, Aug. 21-Oct.4 (No class on Labor Day), Thursday, August 3, 1:00-4:30 PM wi-fi at home, or at a friend’s or relative’s home. We’ll talk about 2:00 -3:00 PM how to find and use wi-fi in public places or during travel. The Monday, August 21, 1:00-4:30 PM presentation includes information about basic recommendations Heidi Fromi will provide this form of massage that applies deep The cost is $75 per student for the biweekly six-session course for protecting your privacy and security, with plenty of time for pressure to reflex points on the feet. It opens nerve pathways to (12 hours of class works out to a little over $6 per class) This sixweek course will give participants the chance to learn and practice questions. No prior experience with wi-fi is needed. increase circulation and create a sense of balance within the body. the basics of Spanish grammar, vocabulary associated with travel The feet are like a roadmap that connects to organs and glands and beginning conversation skills. Lessons will be interactive and within the body and by working with the feet it can increase norlively and will provide many opportunities for speaking, listening, lassic ovie riday mal function and flow. This practice will leave individuals feeling reading and writing practice. Throughout the course, participants relaxed as the body’s natural equilibrium is restored. Prices are $25 July 21, 1:00 PM – State Fair will apply what they are learning to solve an international mystery! for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes. Sign up at the reception desk.

The small-town Frake family attend the Instructor information: Holly Tellander, MA, Ed. is a long-time edIowa State Fair, the annual highlight of ucator, academic coach, tutor and second-language learner. She their summer. ppetite for rts ark wain holds a Master of Education in Bilingual and Multicultural Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. She is the and merican rt owner of Avant Academic Coaching and Consultation (www.avaneet the ase anagers tacademic.com). She has extensive experience teaching Spanish to Friday, August 4, 12:00-1:00 PM Monday, July 24, 10:30-11:30 AM students of all ages.

Join us over the lunch hour for an interesting art lesson from MiEver wonder what a Stoughton Senior Center Case Manager does? We chael Hecht. He will be discussing influences on Mark Twain’s writhave some new faces here at the Stoughton Senior Center but they all ings including Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins and John Sargent. ealthy iving with iabetes do the same job serving the residents of Stoughton and some of our our Nutrition Coordinator will be making chicken Kim Whitford, Tuesdays, Aug.29 –Oct. 3, 2:30 – 5pm outlying townships. Come meet Marla, Erin, Judy and Kelly and learn more about our case management program. Come with any questions salad along with a dessert and a beverage. If you would like the Stoughton Hospital Board Room meal, the cost is $4.00 a person and reservations will need to be Call 608-873-2356 to register. $20 charge for book. you may have about community resources for older adults! made by August 2. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch If you have the book, the class is free. or drop in and listen to the program.

Healthy Living is a 6-week worktaying trong en easons to shop for adults of all ages who have type 2 diabetes, pre-diabehapsody rios xercise ur uscles as e ge tes, or who live with someone that Wednesday, August 9, 11:00AM Monday, July 24, 9:30-10:30 AM does. Led by trained leaders, some Keeping the skeletal muscles healthy into older adulthood has many The Rhapsody Trio is excited to present a concert featuring piano tri- of whom have diabetes themselves, benefits. Join Lori Devine as she shares the benefits of muscular os of Haydn, Mozart and Hummel. Spanning nearly a century, these the program focuses on helping health and shows you exercises you can do every day to stay strong. three composers represent a golden age of music. Haydn’s “Gypsy” you feel better, have more control, trio is a staple to the chamber music repertoire. The finale, a “Rondo in and do the things you want to do. Healthy Living doesn’t replace Lori Devine, M.S. Fitness/Wellness Director for the Division of the Gypsy Style” is a firework display of color and is every bit as excit- your diabetes treatment plan –far from it. It teaches you the best Recreational Sports - UW Madison. Lori has almost 40 years’ ex- ing. Mozart’s trio in C major begins playful and coy. A contemplative ways to work with your doctor and your family, and helps you set perience working in the fitness industry. She currently oversees middle movement leads to a jig-like closing movement with the quint- your goals for managing your condition and controlling your life. the Fitness/Wellness Department at UW Madison. Lori is certified essential Mozart sound. Hummel’s F major trio continues the dance through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), The Na- like feel with a quick first movement. The second movement, a theme tional Wellness Institute and the American Council on Exercise. and variations, is like a conversation between good friends. The final elcome to edicare eminar She also holds the “Exercise is Medicine” credential from ACSM. movement (a tribute to Mozart, his teacher?), is marked “Rondo Alla What you need to know about enrolling in Medicare She is also a fitness/wellness educator, personal trainer and group Turca”. Full of drive, this music invokes a festive folk dance.

Saturday, September 23, 9:00 -11:30 AM fitness instructor. She lives in Stoughton and taught group fitness Stoughton Area Senior Center classes at S.W. Fitness in the 1980’s and 90’s.

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Join us for an afternoon of lively discussion with support from the Stoughton Library staff. For questions, please call 873-6281.

Parkinson’s Group Wed. July 26, 1:30 PM This month’s meeting will be an open group discussion. Come to talk freely about common concerns, problem-solve, laugh and learn from each other.

Travelogue Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 PM Imagine canyons of colorful rocks, black sand beaches, spectacular waterfalls, colorful flowers, sweet tropical fruits and glorious sunsets seen from a catamaran...

If you like cities, impressive buildings, clubs and crowds, Hawaii is not for you. You will find some of this in Honolulu, the state’s capital on Oahu, but most of Hawaii is natural beauty at its best.

This is where you can find the most beautiful beaches, awesome volcanoes and majestic waterfalls. Come join us for this interactive travelogue with Lou Havlik where we explore some of the most beautiful sites in the Hawaiian Islands. A fruity treat is included!

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If you are turning age 64 this year, the Dane County Area Agency on Aging wants to help you make informed choices about your Friday, August 11, 1:00 PM Medicare options! Do you understand what Medicare is and isn’t...

Everyone is welcome to join us for a free movie event. We’ll be how to avoid penalties for late enrollment in Medicare... and how showing Beauty and the Beast. Bring your grandkids, friends, to get the most out of your health and prescription benefit plans?

Some decisions and actions about Medicare need to take place 3-6 neighbors and enjoy some popcorn and a great movie! months before you turn 65, so don’t wait until you are turning 65 to understand all you need to know about this important benefit.

Exerstride Method of Nordic Walking Presentation

Want easy to understand answers to all of these complex questions? Sign up to attend the following Free Welcome to Medicare Seminar. By attending a seminar, you’ll walk away with the acTuesday, August 15, 1:00 AM curate and detailed information you need from unbiased experts As we continue on with our walking program this summer we will in benefit programs. Reservations Required by September 15. Call join Jan from Exerstrider Products as she demonstrates and talks (608) 873-8585 to reserve your spot! about the benefits of walking with poles (especially for seniors and folks who like to walk outside). She will bring several pairs of poles for you to try, walking around the building or parking lot.

Bluetooth and Wireless Direct Connections Thursday, August 17, 3 PM View the slides at: goo.gl/Rm2g2I Bluetooth is a common setting on phones, tablets, and computers that is used to connect without cables or wires to earbuds, headphones, speakers, car phones, and other accessories over short distances. The connection process takes only a step or two to “pair” two devices. Often there is a delay with the current version of Bluetooth software. A new version will reduce that delay and allow a longer distance between the two devices. No prior experience with a particular Bluetooth device or setup is needed.

For more information on these and other activities please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 (608) 873-8585 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

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Stoughton Public Library: Educate, Enrich, Empower, Engage!

Enjoy Summer @ the Library!

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Morning Story Times

Wednesdays, July 12-August 9, 9:30 am and 10:30 am Fridays, July 14-August 11, 9:30 am

Join us for stories, songs, early literacy The Stoughton Public Library is located at 304 S. Fourth St., at the activities and a craft. Ages 0-5. corner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtown Baby Story Times Stoughton.

Wednesdays, July 12 and August 2, Summer hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5.

6:30 pm Sunday hours resume on September 10.

Join us for rhymes, fingerplays, songs There is no charge for a and stories. Ages 0-2. library card – just bring in picture ID with proof of Evening Story Times current address. If your ID Tuesdays, July 18 and August 1, 6:30 pm does not show your curJoin us for stories, songs, early literacy activities and a craft. Wear rent address, please bring pajamas if you like! Ages 0-6. another proof of address such as a piece of mail, August Events personal check, utility bill, The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book etc. Parents must sign the Discussion Registration form for children under age 16.

Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. – “The First Fifteen Lives of Harry In addition to offering books, eBooks, DVDs, audio books, maga- August” by Claire North zines, newspapers, and programs for people of all ages, the Library also has meeting rooms, a copy machine, and can offer you one- Claire North is a pseudonym of British author Catherine Webb. In 2014 this book won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best on-one help with your eBook reader.

Science Fiction Novel.

For more information, visit us online at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org, on Facebook, or call at 873-6281.

Plant it!

Thursday, August 3, 6:30 pm

Now Accepting New Readers There are now openings for additional readers in the Stoughton Public Library’s book discussion groups.

General Adult Book Discussion – This group reads a variety of titles both nonfiction and fiction. It meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Library, and the 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Dye it!

Thursday, September 7, 6:30 p.m.

Dye a silk scarf using old ties and fabric. The patterns will transfer and make something totally unexpected. Materials provided, but any donations of 100% silk items appreciated.

Sunday Hours Continue!

Sunday, September 10

Visit the Library on Sunday afternoons. Open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursdays With Murder: Mystery Book Discussion Thursday, September 14, 6:30 p.m. – Harry Bosch mysteries by Michael Connelly

Meet Harry Bosch, a homicide detective in Los Angeles. Specific titles in this award winning series to be announced.

Adult Book Discussion: “A Piece of the World” by Christina Barker Kline Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 pm – Library Wednesday, September 27, 1 pm – Senior Center

October Events

Frederik Pohl (1919 – 2013) was an American science fiction writer, and editor with a career spanning more than seventy-five years.

Details to come. All ages (under age 9 must be accompanied by a The Science Fiction Writers of America named Pohl its 12th recipient of the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 1993. parent or guardian). No Registration required.

Tuesday, August 8, 6:30pm

The Rhapsody Trio

Thursday, August 10, 6:30 p.m. – “The Spy Who Came in from the Cold”

Join the Friends of the Library

Summer Library Program Ends

This classic work by John Le Carre? won the 1965 Edgar Award for Best Mystery.

Saturday, August 12, 4:45pm The Friends of the Stoughton Public Library is a non-profit organi- Don’t forget—today is the last day to turn in hours for the Summer zation devoted to promoting and improving library services, mate- Library Program! rials, and facilities for the Stoughton community; encouraging gifts and bequests to the library; and promoting the broadest possible Summer Library Program Finale: Michelle’s Magical use of Library facilities, materials and services.

Poodles The Library relies on money raised by various Friends events to Tuesday, August 15, 6:30pm supplement the its budget. Without these funds, the Children’s Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Rd B Summer Library Program would not be able to afford many of the Join us at 6:30pm for free sundaes from Culvers. At 7pm, enjoy a presenters for programs, as well as purchase supplies and reading show from Michelle’s Magical Poodles, visiting us all the way from incentive prizes. The Adult Summer Reading Program and the Adult Florida for a trick training demonstration called “Having Fun with Craft Club receive their funding from the annual Friends donation. Your Dog.” Learn the secrets of teaching a dog to jump through The Friends donation is used to purchase high-demand DVDs and a hoop, fetch and retrieve, dance and more. We’ll also talk about books for the Lucky Day collections, replace worn or lost copies responsible dog ownership and safety around dogs. Special emof books and DVDs, and provide more magazine subscriptions for phasis is placed on the history of dogs, their original jobs and the the collection. These are just a few of the ways the Friends assist importance of service dogs. All ages. No Registration required. the Library.

Eclipse Viewing

Friends’ membership levels range from $10 to $100 a year. In ad- Monday, August 21, 11:30 am dition to becoming a member, you can help out with book sales, Rotary Park Gazebo fundraisers, and more. More information at the Library!

Did you know we’ll have a partial view of the total solar eclipse ocThe next Friends meeting will be August 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Li- curring today? The library will be at the Rotary Park Gazebo startbrary. ing at 11:30 am to give away FREE eclipse viewing shades to the first 50 people who arrive. All ages. No Registration required. The best time to view the eclipse in our area is 11:30 am-3pm. Please ibrary vents note: if you arrive after the eclipse shades have run out, please do not look directly at the eclipse as it can damage unprotected eyes.

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Summer Reading Program Now through August 12

Artificial intelligence: Friend or foe? Servant or master? “The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race” – Stephen Hawking.

Ralph Winrich Eclipse Program

Thursdays With Murder is the Library’s mystery and crime fiction book discussion group. This group also explores themes, authors, and novels. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month, with no meeting in December.

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Wednesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m. – Artificial Intelligence

Come craft a terrarium or fairy garden in a pot at the library. Mix The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book small plants and whimsical miniatures together to create something special. All supplies provided, but if you have some pieces Discussion Wednesday, October 4, 6:30 p.m. – The science fiction of Frederik you would like to use or share please bring them along.

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The Foundation – This is Library’s science fiction/fantasy book Wednesday, August 9th ~ 11:00 am at the Stoughton Senior Center group, named in honor of science fiction grand master Isaac Asimov’s famous Foundation Trilogy. The Foundation explores themes, Enjoy a free concert of music by Haydn, Mozart, and Hummel perauthors, short stories, and novels, and meets the first Wednesday formed by a this outstanding ensemble of violin, cello, and piano. of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays With Murder: Mystery Book Discussion

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Paint it!

Thursday, October 5, 6:30 pm Paint a unique sign on a wooden plaque to give or keep in your home. We will have the magical stencil cutter on loan from SCLS to help make your masterpiece. Materials provided.

Thursdays With Murder: Mystery Book Discussion Thursday, October 12, 6:30 p.m. – Nero Wolfe mysteries by Rex Stout

Meet the quintessential armchair detective with his confidential assistant Archie Goodwin. Created in 1934 by American mystery writer Rex Stout, this series was nominated as the best mystery series of the 20th century.

Adult Book Discussion: “A Head Full of Ghosts” by Paul Tremblay Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 pm – Library Wednesday, October 25, 1 pm – Senior Center

November Events

The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Discussion Wednesday, November 1, 6:30 p.m. – Superman

Hardcover novels featuring the “Man of Steel.” Tonight we choose our reading for next year. Always an exciting event!

Stamp it!

Thursday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.

Come and try out something new and we bring out the metal stamping kit along with wood burners and leather tools. Tie it all together or use one method to create a one of a kind piece. Don’t forget to bring your own hammer! (BYOH)

Thursdays With Murder: Mystery Book Discussion Thursday, November 9, 6:30 p.m. – Curl Up With a Cozy The Hamish Macbeth mysteries of M.C. Beaton. Part cozy, part humorous, part police procedural, and all fun! Tonight we choose our reading for next year. Always an exciting event!

Adult Book Discussion: “Kindred” by Octavia Butler Tuesday, August 22, 6:30 pm – Library Wednesday, August 23, 1 pm – Senior Center

Children entering fifth grade and younger, register on the first floor September Events at our volunteer desk. Teens and adults, register on the second Watch for the start of fall Story Times! floor at the Adult Services desk. We want to reward you for reading Fall story times and children’s programs begin soon! Contact the this summer! The final day to turn in hours is Saturday, August 12. Library at 873-6281 for information.

For more information, visit us online at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org, on Facebook, or call at 873-6281

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Department of Public Works

You may not know we were there But You Would Know If We Weren’t.

Driving in Work Zones The safety of our staff and the contractors that work in our community is paramount. The workers aren’t there to try to inconvenience you or impede your travels. Rather, they are there to improve the roadways we all depend on to get where we need to go. When you see construction signs and orange barrels, take your foot off the gas, get off the phone and keep your eyes on the road.

Remember, when you enter a work zone, be patient. Worrying about the time and traffic won’t get you anywhere faster. Instead, slow down and pay attention to your surroundings. These tips can help you get in and out of a work zone safely: • Don’t Text and Drive. It can wait and it’s against the law.

• Stay Alert. Eliminate distractions like eating, drinking, fiddling with the stereo.

• Expect the unexpected. Speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people and vehicles may be working on or near the road.

• Slow down. The faster you go the longer it takes to stop.

• Give yourself room. Rear-end collisions are the most common work zone crashes, so don’t tailgate.

• Allow about three seconds of braking distance. Look for signs.

Orange, diamond-shaped signs usually give you ample warning of lane closings, construction areas, and flaggers and other workers ahead.

• Be patient. If you don’t see workers, that doesn’t mean they’re not there. Observe the signs until you see one that says you’ve left the work zone.

• Plan ahead. Leave early or map out an alternate route..

• Follow the law. Slow down and move over, if possible, when you see flashing lights

Fall Brush Collection Schedule

Yard Waste Site

Monday, August 28th, 2017 Monday, October 23rd, 2017

The yard waste site is located at 1051 Collins Road (off County Hwy A) in the Township of Dunkirk. The site accepts yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, and sod), shrubbery, and brush.

Brush Collection will only be done The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 7:00 in the months of January, April, pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The yard waste site June, August and October. Brush will remain open until Tuesday, November 21st (weather permitmust be out to the curb by 7:00 am on ting). A $20 Permit (window decal) is required to use the site and the FOURTH Monday for each of the is good for the entire season. Permits can be purchased at the Delisted months.{ January 23, April 24, partment of Public Works during normal business hours at 515 S. June 26, August 28 and October 23}.

Fourth Street or at the yard waste site during hours of operations.

Per City Ordinance 62-2 -- Dumping in Park Row Prohibited. Note: yard waste site can close at any time for inclement weath“Brush or leaves may be stored in the park row no more than er (thunderstorms, tornado warnings, etc.). Safety for the public ten (10) days prior to the scheduled collection time authorized and our employees is very important and a priority for us. by the city”.

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Plan your trimming around the scheduled pickup to eliminate havaste rop off ing brush out for long periods of time. Once an area has been collected, the crews will not return to that area until the next This service is available only to City of Stoughton residents. scheduled collection. Due to varying conditions, specific collec- There is a $10 fee per tv or computer monitor no matter the size. All other items listed below are accepted free of charge. City tions days of the week cannot be projected for any area. residents can bring their e-waste items to the Department of Public Works during normal business hours to be properly disposed of. all eaf ollection chedule City residents will need to check in at the Street Department office and show ID to verify city residency. If you have any quesWeekly from October 16th to November 22nd (Depending on weather) tions, please contact us at (608) 873-6303.

The Department of Public List of Acceptable Items Works provides fall curb• Televisions ($10 per item) side leaf collection for city residents. Leaf collection is • Computer Monitor ($10 per item) subject to change depend• Computer Tower ing on the weather conditions and when leaves start • L aptops to fall.

• Printers, scanners, copiers It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the terrace (area • Fax machines between curb and sidewalk) for collection. It is against city ordinance to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves raked into the • Video display devices street often wash into the stormwater system and pollute our lakes • Keyboards, mice, hard drives, flash drives, external modems & and rivers. Our leaf vacuums need to be close to the curb line of the other computer devices street and it really helps if you can keep that area free of parked • DVD, VCR, DVR & Video vehicles and trailers.

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NOTE: With computers make sure to remove all personal information or take out the hard drive and destroy it.

NOTE: No Microwaves, dehumidifiers or household appliancesthey can be placed out at the end of the month for bulky item trash collection.

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Summer 2017 7 computer monitor is included with the trip fee. Additional televisions and monitors will be billed at an additional $10.00 each.

Encumbrance Permits: An encumbrance permit is required if you • Businesses: Fees based on weight and type of waste. Businessare going to leave a dumpster or POD in the street or city right-ofes must qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG’s) and way for more than 2 hours. Permits can be obtained at the Street must schedule an appointment prior to bringing wastes to the Department office or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click collection facility. Out-of-County businesses are welcome. Call on street department tab and then permits link. Cost is $25 dollars (608) 243-0368 for more information. and the permit is good for 30 days, when it can be renewed for • Out-of-County Households & Farms: $75.00 per trip. No latex another $25 dollars. paint or electronics accepted from out-of-county residents.

Street Opening Permits: A street opening permit is required if you or a contractor works within the city right-a-way. Permits We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of macan be obtained at the Street Department office or online at www. terials or loads from multiple households. Customers with large loads are ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street department tab and then urged to call (608)243-0368 in advance to determine the applicability of any additional fees. permits link. Cost range from $50 dollars to $175 dollars.

Refuse & Recycling Cart Placement Still have a few residents that don’t follow guidelines for proper cart placement. John’s Disposal Service Inc. and the City of Stoughton request that carts not be placed in the street, but instead place refuse carts on the park row or your driveway approach. Please place cart(s) a minimum of 2 feet apart at the end of your driveway or park row area.

Please do not set carts to close to mailboxes, trees, and light poles. Keeping the carts out of the street also allows street crews to effectively sweep streets, vacuum leaves and plow snow during the fall and winter season.

Street Closing Permits: Public streets may be closed (block parties, Schedule running events) for the use of private citizens and non-profit orga- Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays: 7:00am - 2:45pm, Saturdays: 8:00am nizations provided said individual organization applies for a Street 10:45am, Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays Closing permit and the completed application is submitted in time Please note that any days Clean Sweep is closed other than Sun- Bulk items are collected once a month frame needed to Street Superintendent Karl Manthe.

Bulk items will be collected on the last service day of the month. days or Mondays will be posted here.

Bulky pick up is for any extra garbage or recycling you have or for What’s New items that are too big to fit into the carts. lean weep nformation As of November 1st 2012, the Clean Sweep facility located 2302 Fish Hatchery Road is permanently closed and cannot accept any Place all large items including furniture, carpeting, large metal items, The Public Works Department does large cardboard boxes (emptied and flattened) and appliances 6ft. materials. not collect hazardous household maaway from- not in front of or next to the carts. Small items such as terials at our facility, but the following The new year-round facility, located at 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison automotive batteries, tires (2 per home per month – 8 per year), and information will assist you with propWI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from the drain oil (in sealed 1-5 gallon containers) should also be 6ft. away er disposal of hazardous household Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill is now open. from the carts. Construction materials should be in 32 gallon cans materials utilizing the clean sweep All Clean Sweep customers do not have to stop at the scale and and weigh less than 60 lbs. Extra paper or other recycling should be program at the Dane County Facility. should proceed directly to the Clean Sweep building and stop un- in clear plastic bags and placed at the street 6ft. away from the carts.

Web Site: http://www.danecountyder the canopy. Clean Sweep staff will provide you with further Bulk Collection does not include yard waste or hazardous materials. cleansweep.com/ instructions. Clean Sweep customers include those coming to pick Please call John’s Disposal at 888-473-4701 for any questions or Location: 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 up free materials from our Product Exchange. concerns related to solid waste collection or missed trash or recycling East toward Cambridge) across from the Yahara Hills Golf Course Please remember that leaving materials at the site when we are pick-up. Please place all materials out the night before or by 6 am on at the Dane County Landfill your day of service. For more information regarding collection schedclosed is illegal and can lead to a $2,000 forfeiture ules, please visit John’s Disposal website: www.johnsdisposal.com

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If you cannot find the information you need from our website, you • Get rid of your old TV or computer monitor for $10. Other elec- Please feel free to call the Department of Public Works at 608-873-6303 can leave a message for Clean Sweep Staff at (608) 838-3212 or tronics accepted free of charge. Please see our Household page with any questions or concerns you may have. Enjoy the rest of your summer! email at neitzel-knox@countyofdane.com for details.

What is Clean Sweep? Clean Sweep is a place to bring hazardous Clean Sweep does NOT accept microwave ovens, dehumidifiers household materials such as Oil-Based Paints and Paint-Related or other appliances. Contact your local official, trash hauler, or Products, Pesticides & Poisons, Household Products Containing private recycler for details.

Organic Solvents, Ignitables, and Aerosols, and Rechargeable BatPlease note that there have been some rule changes for our Product Exteries. change program. Please see the Exchange page for details.

Why Clean Sweep? By providing the public with an opportunity to • Proud to be Serving the safely dispose of such hazardous products, we keep these products Stoughton Community out of landfills and lower the environmental risks associated with ailbox lacement for over 54 years! such improper disposal. The payoff is a cleaner, healthier enviTo reduce the chances that your mailbox may be hit by a snow ronment.

• Family Owned and Operated plow during winter, you still have time to move your mailbox and • Stop In During Happy Hour Fee Structure follow US Postal regulations and place your mailbox 40-42 inches Fridays 3-5pm FEES APPLY. above the road surface and back 6 inches from the curb with the 1/2 Price Single Stem door down. Following these guidelines will increase productivity by Dane County Households & Farms: $10.00 per trip for all • Flowers (Cash & Carry) snow plow operators. household, hazardous waste and electronics. One television or

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Youth Activities

Youth Tennis Lessons

NFL Flag Football

The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. This is a great way to introduce your child to the basic fundamentals of football and be active. Each player will receive an authentic reversible NFL Flag Football jersey.

NFL Flag (Grades K-3) – House Leagues

The grades K-1 and 2-3 programs are house leagues that will always play other Stoughton teams at Racetrack Park.

The K-1 league will feature the coach playing quarterback to make the games run smooth. Games will be played on Saturday mornings. Teams for this age group typically practice one day a week during the season. Practice night is at the discretion of the coach.

League/Grade

Program Code

Game Times

K-1

1150.300

9:00 am

2-3

1150.301

10:15 am

Game Dates: Saturdays, September 9 – October 21 (September 9 is an official practice day)

Stoughton Parks and Recreation Department and Premier Tennis and Fitness are working together to bring top notch professional tennis lessons to Stoughton area children and adults. Skills that will be covered consist of serving, forehand, backhand, and footwork, along with learning the rules of the game and how to score. All equipment will be provided except for a tennis racquet.

Barry Hankel, the Tennis Director at PTF, will be overseeing the program. Barry is a former three-time all-conference Division 1 tennis player at UW-Green Bay, and he has taught tennis for 14 years. He was Director of Junior Tennis at Western Racquet and Fitness in Green Bay and before that was Director of Tennis at Green Bay Tennis Center for three years. He has had well over a hundred students qualify for the state tournament during his teaching days and has taught many players that have gone on to play all levels of college tennis.

Ages 3-6

Using Quick Start approach, children are taught using balls that bounce lower and move slower than regular tennis balls so they are easier to hit.

Ages 7-8

Children will further develop tennis strokes, ground strokes, volleys, and the serve. Footwork drills and point playing will be introduced.

Practice Starts: August 14 Place: Racetrack Park

Ages 9-12

Fees: Resident - $65 Non-Resident - $73 Deadline: Register by August 1

Students will refine stroke mechanics with major emphasis on improving the consistency and accuracy of ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and learning the rules of the game.

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August 11 at 5:30 pm.

Ages 13-18

NFL Flag (Grades 4-10) – Travel Leagues

The grades 4-8 programs are local travel leagues. Other communities involved with the leagues are Cross Plains, Fitchburg, Verona, McFarland, Monona, Cottage Grove and Mount Horeb. Teams will play seven regular season games and an end of season tournament. Teams for these age groups typically practice 1-2 times per week. Practice night(s) are at the discretion of the coach. There is no make-up date for the tournament if it is rained out.

League/Grade

Program Code

This group is designed for the high school players and/or advanced middle schoolers. Drills become more intense and focused on strategy, point play for singles and doubles.

Days & Dates: Saturdays, August 26 to September 23 Location: Norse Park Tennis Courts Times

Ages

Program Code

Fee

3-6 9:00-9:45am 1180.202 $25

4 1150.302

7-8 9:45-10:30am 1180.205 $25

5 1150.303

9-12 10:30-Noon

1180.208 $50

6 1150.304

13-18 Noon-1:30pm

1180.211

7-8

Jack Nicklaus Learning League with SNAG Golf

1150.305

9-10 1150.306 Game Dates: Saturdays, September 9 – October 21 Tournament Date: Saturday, October 28 Game Times: Vary throughout the season. Games are typically in the morning and early afternoon.

Place: Racetrack Park for home games. Road games will be played at various Dane County communities.

$50

The Jack Nicklaus Learning League is a way for children to start golfing using age appropriate equipment. Children will be split into teams of four and will play team style golf. A new course using the SNAG equipment will be setup each week.

Ages

Program Code

Dates

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Fees: Resident - $75 Non-Resident - $83

5-6

1169.200

7/25-8/15

Tuesdays

9:45-10:30 am

Deadline: Register by August 1

7-8

1169.201

7/25-8/15

Tuesdays

10:30-11:15 am

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August 11 at 6:00 pm.

Place: Norse Park

Miniball Soccer

Fees: Resident - $45, Non-Resident - $50 (includes hat and shirt)

Start your little Pele on his or her way to a lifelong love of recreation activities. Nothing compares to soccer for an introduction to structured team sports. The emphasis on this program is having fun, getting your child to like sports, and developing their physical literacy. This program isn’t intended on teaching high level soccer skills to your child because of the ages of the participants.

Volunteer coaches needed!

Days: Sundays

Beginner BMX Clinics

This is an introductory clinic to the sport of BMX. Children will learn basic techniques of the sport such as body positioning, maneuvering, and placement on the track. Along with this, children will be given a packet explaining how to get into racing, how the sport works, as well as a list of BMX racetracks in the surrounding area. Please bring your own bike (doesn’t need to be a BMX bike) and helmet.

Days: Sundays Times: 9:00-11:00 am

Dates: September 10 – October 15 Location: Racetrack Park

Location: OnPoint BMX Facility 3196 County Road A, Stoughton, WI 53589

Fee: $40 – Resident, $45 – Non-Resident

Gear Needed: Bike & Helmet

Registration Deadline: September 1

Ages: 5 – High School

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches training will take place on August 31

Coach: Mark Nelson

League/Grade

Program Code

Times

Fee: $25 per clinic

3 – 4 year olds

1130.300

2:00-2:45 pm

Date

3 – 4 year olds

1130.301

3:00-3:45 pm

August 6

1372.303

5 year olds

1130.302

4:00-4:45 pm

August 20

1372.304

September 10

1372.305

Program Code

There are now introductory clinics available on the same dates for those who have taken a beginner clinic!

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Grab your friends and come hang out with us for a girls-only afternoon of crafting and creating with LEGO bricks. Introduce your friends to our friends as we get to know LEGO brand’s newest line of girl-themed models. Build adorable houses, cafes, and more for a brand new cast of female characters including Olivia and all her friends. We’ll do lots of other unique things with bricks, from jewelry making to brick art and origami.

Ages: 5-11 Days & Dates: Wednesday, August 9 Times: 1:00-4:00 pm Registration Deadline: One week before class starts or until full Location: Bjoin Park Shelter Fee: $40

Summer 2017 9 Tennis Lessons for Adults

Premier Tennis & Fitness Club coaches will be providing tennis lessons this summer with us. All levels are welcome from Beginner to Advanced. Drills will work on technique, strategy, and point play. Drills will be fast paced and keep you moving.

Ages: 18+ Days and Dates: Saturdays, August 26 to September 23 Times: 8:00-9:00am Location: Norse Park Tennis Courts Fee: $50 Program Code: 2180.211

Gazebo Musikk

This will be our fourth summer of offering Gazebo Musikk! Gazebo Musikk are weekKids Chef – Summer Picnic ly concerts at Rotary Park in the summer.

The Kids Chef Lily Kilfoy is back in this hands-on cooking class for ages 5-12 years old. Lily gets kids These shows wouldn’t be possible without in the kitchen at a young age and introduces them to delicious dishes and thoughtful themes. When our sponsors and help from Tricia Suess. the weather gets hot, there is nothing better than eating outdoors. Explore sandwiches, salads, sides, Check out the Gazebo Musikk Facebook skewers, dips, fruits, lemonade and more. In this class kids will work in groups to create a superb page for the latest information - https:// summer picnic. Class has vegetarian option & is nut free. www.facebook.com/gazebomusikk/ Ages: 5-12 When: Thursdays evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm Days and Dates: Saturday, August 19 Where: Rotary Park (next to the fire station) Times: Noon-1:15pm Cost: Free!

Location: Stoughton Youth Center (567 E. Main St) Fee: $20

2017 Lineup Date

Band

Music Genre

Program Code: 1311.303

July 20

The Rotation

Sax Rock

Adult Activities

July 27

Blue Spruce

Acoustic Classic Rock

August 3

The Happy Fun Time Jam

Classic Rock

August 10

Distant Cuzins

Rock

August 17

The Lowdown

Rock

August 24

The Lower 5th

Americana

August 31

Blythe Gamble and The Rollin’ Dice

Blues & Rock

Painting in the Parks

Join us for our painting in the parks class. Bring a beverage, relax, and socialize! Our experienced instructor will give participants step by step instructions on their way to creating a masterpiece. This class is modeled after popular painting and wine classes. All art supplies included. The theme for this class will be The Red Barn.

Ages: Adults Day & Date: Thursday, August 17 P rogram Code: 2357.202 Times: 6:00-8:00 pm Registration Deadline: One week before class or when full Location: Bjoin Park Shelter

Troll Beach Visit our award winning aquatic park. Enjoy the best beach of beach experiences that includes clean city water, sandy zero depth entry, and large inflatable play structures! Troll Beach will be open for the season on June 10th!

2017 Daily Rates Resident 16+ - $4.00 Resident 15U - $3.00

Fee: $45/class Min/Max Participants: 10/20

Coed Kickball League

We offer a coed kickball league in the fall. The league is self-umpired and is seven games long. Players sign up as a team. Team Registration forms can be found online at stoughtonrec.com/sports Days: Friday Evenings Dates: September 9 to October 21 Location: Racetrack Park Fee: $150/team

Fall Softball League

We offer a fall softball league on Tuesday nights. The season features a seven game season that starts in September and runs through October. Fees and roster due to the Recreation Department by August 21st or before league is full. Team Registration forms can be found online at stoughtonrec.com/sports Who: Men Age: Adult When: Tuesdays, September 5 – October 17 Time: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm Game Times Where: Racetrack Park

Stoughton Parks & Recreation 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-6746 • www.stoughtonrec.com www.facebook.com/stoughtonrec www.twitter.com/stoughtonrec

Registration: $300/team

Adult Flag Football League

This will be the sixth year of our adult flag football league. The league features a 4 on 4 passing style that is action packed. Players sign up as a team. If you would like to get on a free agent list, contact the Recreation Department. Team Registration forms can be found at stoughtonrec.com/sports Age: Adult When: Thursday’s, September 7 – October 26 (8 weeks). We will play on September 27 to avoid the Packers game on September 28 Time: 6:00-10:00 PM Where: Racetrack Park Registration: $250/team

3 on 3 Basketball League

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Our 3 on 3 basketball league is a great way to get in shape for the winter league. The league is self-officiated and league standings are kept. Team Registration forms can be found online at stoughtonrec. com/sports

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The Tower Times Laundry Tips

If you were in the process of washing laundry during a discoloration event, rewash the laundry once the water has cleared. Be sure to not dry them in the clothes dryer before treating the stains or rewashing, as the heat may cause the stains to set, and make them difficult or impossible to remove. When washing, use a rust stain remover or regular detergent, but never use chlorine bleach which can react with iron to form a permanent stain.

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If you have concerns or special needs that would be affected by water main flushing, please contact us for the specific schedule for your neighborhood, or to discuss your situation. Schedules are approximate and can be affected by weather, crew size, and/or mechanical breakdowns, so changes may occur.

Stoughton Utilities Recognized for Outstanding Safety Record Stoughton Utilities is one of 31 community-owned electric utilities in the state to receive a 2016 MEUW Safety Achievement Award for safe working practices during the 2016 calendar year.

The Benefits of a Locally Owned Utility

Giving Back to the Community with Project RoundUP

Stoughton is one of 2,000 communities nationwide that has its own electric utility, owned by the community, and managed by your locally elected officials and appointed citizens. Nationwide, these utilities vary in size from smaller than Stoughton, to utilities in cities as large as Nashville, Tennessee, Huntsville, Alabama, and Los Angeles, California.

Stoughton Utilities began our Project RoundUP program in 2006 as a way to further assist local non-profit organizations in our community. Many of your neighbors participate in the program with voluntary monthly contributions.

Each year, over $2,000 is collected and awarded to local non-profits. Most recently, $1,000 was donated to Personal Essentials Pantry, which provides personal and household products, such as toilet paper, tooth paste and laundry soap to those in need. The organization served over 1000 Stoughton residents last year.

Many of Stoughton’s residents may not understand how receiving their power from a publicly owned, nonprofit utility like Stoughton Utilities benefits them. As a public power provider, your utility offers you higher reliability, faster response times during outages, and on average, 13% lower electricity rates than customers of investor-owned, for-profit utilities.

Stoughton Utilities is owned by you – our customers. The revenue generated by our utility stays within the community’s control, contributing to job creation and support of the local economy. Dollars are re-invested in needed local electric infrastructure and service to our customers, and we are committed to helping our customers with energy efficiency projects that can save you money.

About Project RoundUP

Stoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, your utility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution may seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers participate. All contributions To show our dedication to helping you save energy, Stoughton Util- are tax-deductible and a summary for the prior year is mailed each ities is offering several new bill credit incentives in 2017. We en- January. courage our customers to take advantage of the incentive programs Customer Contribution your utility offers.

The typical contribution per program participant is approximately One new incentive is a $25 bill credit incentive for the purchase of $6.00 per year. Amongst all participating customers, over $2,000 is any qualifying ENERGY STAR appliance. This incentive will not only raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee help you in the short term with a credit on your utility bill, but any twice annually to local community service organizations. products you buy will use less energy and be more efficient than older models, which will continue to save you money year after year. Major Funding Categories The second incentive new for 2017 is a $25 bill credit incentive for Selection for funding is based upon the merits of the application the purchase of any qualifying Smart Thermostat. A Smart Ther- and the intended use of the funds. To qualify for funding, organimostat helps you manage heating and cooling costs by “learning” zations and projects must generally be related to community seryour household patterns and recognizing when it is beneficial vice, economic development, education and youth, environment, to change your home’s temperature to help you trim your bills. emergency energy assistance or disaster relief. Although there are These thermostats can also connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network, many worthy charitable and educational projects and community which enables you to control the temperature remotely, as well as needs in our local area, the limited availability of funds requires us to establish these funding priority categories. analyze your heating and cooling costs.

In its seventeenth year, the MEUW Safety Achievement Award is a voluntary reporting system that is sponsored by Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (MEUW), the state association representing Wisconsin’s 82 public power communities. The selection criteria for the award is a weighted formula that considers a utility’s occupational safety record for the past year, as well as its proactive safety activities, such as conducting employee safety training, developing and maintaining written safety procedures and implementing workplace injury prevention measures.

This is the tenth consecutive year that Stoughton Utilities has received this award.

Award winners were recognized during the MEUW Annual Conference in Madison, June 29. Brian Hoops, Assistant Utilities Director, accepted the award for Stoughton Utilities. “On behalf of the employees of Stoughton Utilities, we are proud to receive this safety award”, said Hoops. “The employees earned this award and should be commended for their consistent dedication to safety. Our utility is dedicated to safety – its job number one.”

“The MEUW Safety Achievement Award recognizes our member utilities that promote safe work habits, offer regular safety training opportunities to their employees, and who are committed to a safe work environment. These employees perform their jobs in dangerous situations day in and day out, in all weather conditions. We honor these utilities for establishing a strong safety culture,” said Bob Trussoni, MEUW Board President.

It takes hard work and commitment from the employees on the job site watching out for one another, following safety rules and safe work practices. It also takes commitment from the utility management and governing board to provide the employees with the equipment they need to do the job safely, the training to maintain or improve their skills, and the knowledge, time, and effort to promote proactive safety practices through regular participation in weekly safety meetings, State of Wisconsin apprenticeship programs, the MEUW Safety Program, seminars, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities.

Claim Your $25 Bill Credit Today with Our Smart Thermostat Incentive!

Did you know that as We always welcome new applicants, so if you are aware of any much as half of the energy local non-profit organization that would like to be considered for used in your home goes to future donations, please have them contact us for an application. interior space heating and If you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in the cooling? Making smart deprogram, please log in to My Account online at stoughtonutilities. cisions about your home’s heating, ventilation and com, or contact us by phone. air conditioning (HVAC) systems can make a big impact on your utility bills ummer ydrant Your locally owned utility provides you with numerous benefits and your comfort. and energy saving programs, and we urge you to consider taklushing rogram Due to advances in teching advantage of our various incentive programs. Please contact nology, you can now save Stoughton Utilities for more information on its commitment to sus- Stoughton Utilities will be conducting its annual summer flushing program of water mains energy and money without sacrificing comfort. A smart thermostat tainability and energy conservation. and fire hydrants. Flushing operations began is a Wi-Fi enabled device that “learns” your habits to help you on June 19 and will be conducted weekdays manage home heating and cooling costs. This thermostat then adbetween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. enewable nergy for justs your HVAC equipment based not only on your home’s unique Flushing operations will conclude approxienergy profile, but also the actual and predicted outdoor weather as ittle as per onth mately the second week in August. forecast.

At Stoughton Utilities, we are committed to inA smart thermostat saves up to $120 annually, and typically pays Purpose vesting in clean renewable energy. As our cusFlushing of the water mains is conducted by opening the fire hy- for itself in the first two years -- and we want to help you buy one! tomer, you can purchase renewable energy drants. The purpose of flushing is to remove sediment and mineral New for 2017, if you purchase a new, currently-qualified Smart blocks to offset a part or all of your electrical deposits that settle on the bottom of the water mains. Stoughton Thermostat, we’ll give you a $25 bill credit incentive. usage through our Renewable Energy Program.

Utilities flushes our 70 miles of water mains at least once per year, To request your bill credit, please download and complete the apRenewable energy is generated from clean, which allows us to not only remove any sediment that has accu- plication form. Return the completed form along with a copy of green energy sources such as wind, biogas, and mulated in the mains, but to also verify the proper operation of your sales receipt to our office, or scan and send the form and sales the sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatt-hour hydrants and valves and maintain firefighting capabilities. receipt to us by email. (kWh) blocks; each block costs only $3 per month.

Water Discoloration Your Smart Thermostat purchase may also be eligible for an adAlthough this flushing is essential to provide high water quality ditional $75 incentive from Focus on Energy! Click here to view Purchasing one block of renewable energy each and prevent long-term sedimentation and discoloration issues, it Focus on Energy program requirements, and apply for the Focus month for one year has the equivalent impact on the environment as can cause short-term discoloration as the sediment is disturbed on Energy incentive. To qualify for this additional incentive, you not driving a car for six months and avoids emitting over three tons due to the higher water flows. must either have electric heat, or receive natural gas service from of carbon dioxide.

When sediment gets stirred up in the water system, the resulting Alliant Energy.

The customers of Stoughton Utilities recently earned national recdiscoloration will typically last approximately 2-4 hours or less. To qualify for the Stoughton Utilities rebate, your smart thermostat model ognition for their use of renewable energy. SU ranked tenth in the After this time, the sediment will settle back out and the water must be listed on the attached application form, and purchases must be nation for customer participation rates on the U.S. Department of will become clear. You can speed up the process by turning on the made after January 1, 2017. Completed forms and sales receipts must be Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) annual list cold water tap at full pressure nearest where the water enters your received prior to December 1, 2017. Limit one incentive per customer, of leading utility green power programs. home, such as a basement laundry tub, or a first-floor sink, and subject to available program funding.

To learn more about our Renewable Energy or Green Power for allowing the water to run until it is clear. During these periods, it’s Business programs, please visit us online at stoughtonutilities. important to try to avoid using hot water, as the sediment can be com/renewable. You can easily enroll your home or business on- drawn into your hot water heater’s water tank, which could require you to have to flush the tank later. line by logging in to My Account.

Stoughton Utilities has a strong commitment to sustainability, not just through energy efficiency measures, but also through renewable energy. In 2015, nearly 15% of the power supplied to your home was generated using renewable sources such as solar and wind.

Our renewable portfolio continues to expand, and it was recently announced that through our wholesale power provider, Stoughton will soon be receiving power from a new 100-megawatt solar energy center planned for construction in northeast Wisconsin.

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Earn Bill Credits for New ENERGY STAR Appliances

Online E-Billing and E-Pay… Go Green, Go Paperless!

• Protect food from spoiling by keeping freezer and refrigerator doors closed as much as possible. Food will stay frozen up to 48 hours if the door is not opened frequently.

• Blinds and curtains will help shield against the heat of the sun, so Paperless E-Billing is simple, conwhile the air-conditioning is off you should keep your windows venient, and smart. With paperless covered.

Stoughton Utilities customers can rebilling, there are no bills to mail, file ceive a $25 bill credit incentive on the or to clutter your mailbox. You can • If you leave your home or business, switch on a light that will be purchase of certain ENERGY STAR ratmanage the entire bill-paying proable to be seen from the street once power is restored. Our crews ed products. ENERGY STAR qualified cess online using our E-Pay system, often “spot check” to ensure all customers have their electricity appliances incorporate advanced techincluding access 24 hours a day to back on. nologies that use 10-50% less energy and water than standard view past bills and payment activity For the safety of everyone, stay clear of crews, vehicles and • models. and flexible payment options. It also puts you in control of your equipment in the area.

Incentives are available for qualified ENERGY STAR: personal information and reduces your impact on the environment. • After the power is restored, you can safely reconnect appliances In addition to E-Billing, you can also manage other payment and Dehumidifiers Residential Freezers and equipment, and reset devices that operate on timers. billing options through our online E-Pay system. You can receive Residential Refrigerators Residential Clothes Dryers an instant • Stoughton Utilities’ drinking water and wastewater treatment Residential Clothes Washers Room Air Cleaners processes will be active during an outage.

Budget-Billing payment amount quote, and enroll right there on the spot. You can also enroll right in Renewable Energy or Project Create a Family Plan Residential Dishwashers RoundUP, and current enrollees can view information regarding Parents: make sure your children know what to do if an outage To qualify for this rebate, products must be listed as an ENERGY their contributions. Customers signed up for our AutoPay program happens while they are home alone or with a caretaker.

STAR appliance at energystar.gov, and must be purchased in 2017. can view their payment account details, and will soon be able to Customers can receive up to two rebates per household. make instant updates. If you’ve recently changed your contact inive hem a rake For more information about Stoughton Utilities’ energy efficiency formation or mailing address, you can also now update that online. programs and services, visit stoughtonutilities.com/incentives.

We’ve also added new and improved ways to monitor and review Slow down, and drive safely in utility your energy and water consumption. You can compare your bills work zones. ork afely with igger s otline to those of other customers near your neighborhood, analyze your Working outdoors during Wisconpresent and past bills to learn more about how your usage has sin’s hot summers and unpredictable With the return of changed over time, see how the weather may be affecting your UTILITY storms is hard enough, but when utilbeautiful weather, consumption patterns, and more!

WORK ity crews have to deal with dangerous your plans for outside Visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com to get started. drivers in work zones, it only makes AHEAD work may be startit that much more difficult. Whether ing to grow -- build a it’s around electric linemen restoring a deck, plant some trees, e repared for ower utages power outage or a water crew repairor install a gym set for the kids. If your list Summertime in Wisconsin can bring very unpredictable weather, ing a water main break, work zones includes any digging, and even a small storm can result in a large power outage. We are no place for impatience or agstate law (Wisconhave already seen quite a bit of rain so far this summer, but not too gressive driving. The added seconds you may save while speeding many severe storms. But stay alert… severe storms are inevitable, through a work zone are not worth placing your utility’s worker’s sin Statute 182.0175) and may strike at any time. Once the lights go off, it is too late to lives at risk. requires you to notiprepare for a power outage, so don’t be caught searching in the Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nation every year in fy Diggers Hotline at dark for a flashlight or candles. least three days in adroad work zones. Please follow these important tips for safely drivvance. ing in road work zones. Your life, and ours, depends on it!

Medical Equipment Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system developed to If you or a family member relies on medical equipment powered by • Always buckle up. provide excavators and the general public with the ability to inform electricity, create an emergency plan. We cannot assure any cusmultiple owners of underground facilities of intended non-emer- tomer that a storm or equipment problem will not interrupt power. • Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working near gency excavation via a single telephone call.

Remember: Keep emergency numbers near medical equipment the road.

You may contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from any phone year- and regularly test the equipment’s back-up power sources.

• Always slow down, and travel at posted work zone speed limits. round. You must allow three working days (excluding weekends and holidays) notice for the location of the underground facilities prior to Sump Pumps and Cordless Phones • Minimize distractions, such as cell phone use.

Your sump pump runs on electricity, so consider a battery backup. digging.

Choose one that will switch on automatically if an outage occurs. • Keep a safe distance from traffic barriers, construction equipDiggers Hotline will process three types of calls: 1) excavation 2) Your cordless phone will not work during a power outage; considment, utility workers, and other traffic. planning of excavation, and 3) safe working clearance information er a spare plug-in telephone, or keep your cell phone handy for W

atch for and follow all warning, lane closure, and construction • for overhead lines. The call center will ask for an address or loca- emergencies. detour signs. tion information. Specific marking instructions also will need to be provided. Once the locate is completed, you have ten calendar Generators • Plan ahead and give yourself time to reach your destination. days to begin your excavation work before you must call to have Test your generator every 30 days to make certain that it is in good the underground facilities relocated. operating condition. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for Please note that there are no charges to individual customers for safe operation. If back-feeding your generator into your home’s this service. For more information on Wisconsin’s Digger’s Hotline electrical system, ALWAYS use a transfer switch or disconnect your main breaker switch. Failure to do so could injure or kill our lineprogram, please visit www.diggershotline.com man working to restore our system, or bystanders who come into contact with wires on the ground.

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Assemble an Emergency Kit

Prepare one today by gathering a few basic emergency supplies and placing them in an emergency kit that is easy to locate in the dark. We suggest including these items: • Working flashlights • Battery-operated radio for news & weather reports • Batteries for flashlights & radios

Locally owned, not-for-profit Stoughton Utilities recommends the following ways to use energy wisely during the summer months:

• Candles & matches to provide emergency lighting

• Replace the filter on your window air conditioner or in your home’s heating/cooling system.

• Canned or dried food

•B lankets • Bottled water (city customers will still have water to their faucets, rural customers may not) • A corded or cellular telephone (cordless landline phones do not work when power is out)

Other Things to Keep in Mind

• For homes with central air, keep the area around the AC unit clear • Avoid any downed power lines, and never attempt to touch or of grass, branches, leaves and shrubs. Make sure the compressor move one, even if you are certain it is not live. A shock from a and condenser are clear of debris. downed line can easily kill or severely injure – avoid the line and contact us immediately!

• Central air units should be checked and cleaned annually by a trained professional.

• Remember that electric garage door openers will not function during a power outage. Place your unit on “manual” if possible.

• Fix air leaks. First, find the leaks using the “smoke trick.” Light a stick of incense and hold it where a window AC unit and window • Electric sump pumps will not work during a power outage. If you frame meet. For a home with central air, hold the incense stick live in a low-lying area, you may want to consider purchasing a near duct connections. Blowing smoke indicates a leak. Use foil battery backup for your sump pump to keep your basement dry, tape for small gaps; foam and tape for window AC units. even during a prolonged outage.

• Set your programmable thermostat up or down for eight hours • Pumps used for rural customer’s wells will not operate during a at a time to reduce cooling expenses. A level of 78 degrees while power outage. Be sure to have a supply of drinking water ready. at home and 85 degrees while away will help maintain comfort.

• Protect electrical equipment from possible surges when power • Make the most of the cool air in the home. Use ceiling fans or is restored. Use surge suppression devices to protect sensitive whole-room air circulation fans. The air movement in the room equipment such as computers, fax machines, answering macan make it feel up to 4 degrees cooler. Keep blinds or shades chines, televisions, stereos and major appliances - or simply undown during the day. plug them.

• Maintain air flow throughout the house by keeping doors open. • A power outage may affect the operation of security and alarm Shutting off rooms can throw off your AC system. systems.

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