The
Tower Times
City of Stoughton
Issue 2, Summer 2011
BuDgETIng FOr OuTCOMES upDaTE We introduced the Budgeting for Outcomes process in the Tower Times Spring issue . I would like to bring you up to date . Department Heads participated in a training session with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and have completed their offers or proposals for the service(s) provided by their departments . Results Teams, comprised of city employees and a few citizen members, were trained with the GFOA on the first round ranking procedure . A draft of that process follows:
First Round Ranking 1 . The Finance Director will receive all offers from Department Heads, check for completeness and distribute (electronically) to all team members . 2 . Each individual team member reads all of the offers submitted to that particular team and, taking into account the purchasing strategies and the cause-andeffect analysis shown on their map, does an individual ranking of 1, 2 or 3, with 3 being the highest ranking, but only 1/3 of the total number of proposals can be given a 1, 2, or a 3 . This is called a “forced” ranking because it requires team members to have high, middle and low groups . Otherwise you could get into a situation of someone saying “they’re all good so I gave all of them a 3” which does not move the process along . 3 . The Finance Director will collect all of the individual rankings, tally the scores, and provide team members with a preliminary ranking sheet . There is likely to be a lot of agreement at the very top of the list (all 3’s) and at the very bottom of the list (all 1’s) . This allows team members to focus on the middle, where there are different views on the value of the proposals . Therefore, the forced ranking enables the group to very quickly focus on the proposals that need to be compared so they do not waste time on the ones where they all already agree on . 4 . Team members discuss and reach agreement on absolute rankings, 1 through x (total number of proposals) . During this process, they may need to ask departments for clarifications, have department heads
meet with their team to explain parts of the proposal, or ask for advice from outsiders if they want to . At this point, it is important for each team to look at their entire “package” of rankings to see whether the package as a whole looks like it will support the Priority and the purchasing strategies . They should look for balance - are the most important purchasing strategies being supported, or are there too many programs focusing on only 1 or 2 purchasing strategies, in which case they may need to rethink the rankings and ask one or more departments to revise their proposals to address other aspects (other purchasing strategies) of the Priority . 5 . Each team prepares a summary memo explaining how they did their rankings, and highlighting key areas/questions they focused on, any mandates that ranked low, and any other highlights that will help the reader understand the logic of their rankings . The memo should be short, no more than 3 pages . Each team should also provide specific feedback to departments on how they could improve their offers, any questions about service level options for programs that are “above the line” once the teams see what offers are “below the line,” and any other information the departments should submit to give their offers a better chance in the second round . 6 . Finance Department will then work on the dollars to see how revenue estimates for each fund line up with the rankings . Finance Director will then advise team leaders and other team members what the implications are for the second round . The rankings, the teams’ memos, and team feedback to departments on their offers will be posted for transparency purposes . Then departments get to work improving their offers and the teams get a short break .
Second Round Ranking: 1 . Departments submit improved offers, which Finance will again review for completeness . 2 . Teams review all revised offers and either do another forced ranking or simply meet to discuss how the offers have been revised and also discuss the information you give them on revenue by fund and what this means for the initial rankings . Unless they really want to go through rankings again (for example, if a whole lot of the offers have been substantially revised), it’s best to begin with the Round 1 rankings and discuss what to move up or down . It’s more organized and takes less time . They can still call in department heads or others, or ask additional questions via email . Departments need to understand that quick responses are important so rankings can be completed . Again each team needs to look at their entire package of offers they’re recommending be funded - is it balanced, does it cover key purchasing strategies? 3 . Same process as above for final rankings the teams will recommend to the Mayor/Leadership team and a second summary memo providing the logic of their rankings, anything that’s changed substantially since the first rankings (for example, service level changes in large programs so that more programs can be brought above the line), and key issues the teams think will help the Mayor make decisions and help the Leadership Team to focus its discussions on key issues . 4 . Leadership team members read all offers, review rankings and team memos, then meet to discuss anything that they collectively think has to be addressed . Leadership team members should be reminded that their role is to have a total budget that works for the community and they should not be advocating for their own offers . This is difficult . The leadership team (and the Mayor) may decide to change some rankings, and to shift some funding from one priority to another . Note that by this time the results teams will be really, really invested in their decisions . They have to be reminded every once in awhile that their decisions are recommendations, not binding on the Mayor . On the other side, it’s important that their recommendations be treated respectfully and that they receive an explanation if and when their rankings are revised . 5 . Mayor makes final decisions . Finance puts together the proposed budget . A Note from the Mayor: We are all in the midst of very difficult economic times. Just like at home, the City of Stoughton is taking an in-depth look at all our revenues and expenses. We can no longer afford to do things or provide services “just because we have always done it that way”. Budgeting for Outcomes and citizen input in the process will help us take a comprehensive look at our budget as well as identify our community’s needs and priorities. Reduced aids and shared revenues increase the strain on a budget that is already stretched to make ends meet. The Stoughton community has always been fiscally conservative. The City of Stoughton will continue to work very hard to provide the best for our citizens and community with the funds that we have available. With your help we can identify the best way to utilize those funds to meet the needs of our community. Watch the City of Stoughton website for an opportunity to provide your personal input or send me an e-mail at dolson@ ci.stoughton.wi.us. Working Together, We make a Difference Donna Olson, Mayor City of Stoughton
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The Tower Times Mayor and Alderpersons Contact List
Donna Olson, Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6459
District 1
Tim Swadley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205-8663 Sonny Swangstu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-9428 Larry Wiess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-0945
DISTRICT 2
Ron Christianson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444-7022 Paul Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516-2392 Dave McKichan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-4531
DISTRICT 3
Carl Chenoweth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-5015 Greg Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-9567 Ross Scovotti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6268
DISTRICT 4
Eric Hohol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-0930 Eric Olstad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-5846 Larry Peterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-0738 For more City of Stoughton information visit: http://www. cityofstoughton.com
Stoughton Police Department News Release – July 18, 2011
Wisconsin Heat Wave – Record Temperatures And Humidity Start Sunday
Stoughton area residents should be aware of the Excessive Heat Warning that is in effect through this Thursday and take precautionary steps to stay safe. Residents should try to shelter in place as much as possible covering windows from direct sunlight and stay on lower floors if at all possible utilizing air conditioning and fans to stay cool. Adjust your activity so any physical exercise or exertion is performed in the early morning hours and resting and hydrating throughout the day. Check on your elderly and vulnerable neighbors to make sure they are doing well. The Stoughton Emergency Management Team has opened 2 cooling centers for those without air conditioning. Stoughton Public Library is air conditioned and open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 9:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Stoughton Area Senior Center is air conditioned and open from Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Please review the Heat Wave press release from Wisconsin Emergency Management below. (From Wisconsin Emergency Management 7/15/11) (MADISON) - Wisconsin Emergency Management and the National Weather Service (NWS) are urging people to protect themselves from the dangerous heat and humidity expected next week. Temperatures will rise to the mid-90s with heat indexes of up to 115 degrees. The NWS has already issued an Excessive Heat Watch for southwest Wisconsin and more watches and advisories are expected to be posted over the weekend. In 1995, two major killer heat waves affected most of Wisconsin resulting in 154 heat-related deaths and over 300 heat-related illnesses. Summer heat waves have been the biggest weather-related killers in Wisconsin for the past 50 years, far exceeding tornadoes and severe storms. To help keep cool this summer, here are some tips to keep safe in hot weather: 1. Never leave children, disabled persons, or pets in a parked car - even briefly. Temperatures in a car can become life threatening within minutes. On an 80-degree day,
Frequently Used Phone Numbers
Building Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-7626 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-7912 City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6692 City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6677 Clerk of Courts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6676 Election Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-0423 EMS (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6500 Fire (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-7218 Food Pantry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-8103 Johns Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-888-473-4701 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6281 Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-0423 Mandt Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-1900 Opera House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-0433 Planning and Zoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-0421 Police (Non-Emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-3374 Recreation Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6746 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-8585 Street Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-6303 Treasurer’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-0420 Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-3379 the temperature inside a car even with the windows cracked slightly can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes!
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Monday, September 5, 2011 In honor of Labor Day Elections Are Coming To A Poll Site Near You! Everyone will be there including friends, family, neighbors and co-workers. All exercising their right to vote!
Have you ever considered taking a day of vacation and working at a poll site? Check with your employer first, however many employers will allow you to take a day of paid vacation from your regular job to work a poll site on Election Day. This is a great way to earn a little extra spending cash for your Christmas List or your Rainy Day Fund.
2. Keep your living space cool. Cover windows to keep the sun from shining in. If you don’t have an air conditioner open windows to let air circulate. When it’s hotter than 95 degrees use fans to blow hot air out of the window rather than to blow hot air on your body. Basements or ground Election workers are appointed for two year terms and typifloors are often cooler than upper floors. cally work 2 to 4 elections per year. We will check your 3. Slow down and limit physical activity. Plan outings or availability prior to scheduling you to work. exertion for the early morning or after dark when temperaTypical duties of an election worker include; issuing ballots, tures are cooler. registering new voters, monitoring voting equipment, pro4. Drink plenty of water and eat lightly. Don’t wait for thirst, cessing absentee ballots or tallying votes. but instead drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid Municipal clerks are required by law to provide training to alcohol or caffeine and stay away from hot, heavy meals. election workers. The training provides all the necessary in5. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. formation and knowledge to be a successful election worker. Add a hat or umbrella to keep your head cool...and don’t If you are interested, please review the qualifications and forget sunscreen! job skills necessary on the application posted on the City’s 6. Don’t stop taking medication unless your doctor says webpage at www.ci.stoughton.wi you should. Take extra care to stay cool and ask your doctor or pharmacist for any special heat advice.
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he ast ain treet 7. Infants should drink breast milk or formula to get the right balance of water, salts and energy. You may suppleeconstruction roject ment your infant’s fluids with an additional 4 to 8 ounces The project is a joint effort beof water per day, but don’t dilute formula beyond what the tween the City of Stoughton instructions say (unless instructed by your doctor). and Stoughton Utilities. The 8. Taking a cool shower or bath will cool you down. A first phase from the Chamber UTILITY shower or bath will actually work faster than an air condi- of Commerce office to Lynn tioner. Applying cold wet rags to the neck, head and limbs Street began on April 25, 2011 WORK and was completed on June also cools down the body quickly. AHEAD 13, 2011. The remaining phase Symptoms of Heat-Related Illness and What To Do from Lynn Street to Amund• Heat Cramps - cramps or muscle spasms in the abdomen, son Parkway, including a small arms or legs. Solution: Stop activity. Cool down, drink clear portion of Academy Street, is juice or sports drink. scheduled to conclude in late • Heat Exhaustion - heavy sweating, paleness, muscle August. The second phase detour is in place. cramps, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, fainting. As of July 18, 2011, the new water main has been installed. Solution: Cool down, seek medical attention. The new sanitary sewer main has been installed on Acad• Heat Stroke - extremely high body temperature, red, hot, emy Street and is under construction in an easterly direction dry skin, rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nau- from Academy Street. Water and sanitary sewer laterals are sea, confusion, unconsciousness. Solution: Call 911 and cool installed as the project proceeds. New storm sewer main will be installed along the eastern end of the project. the victim with shower or hose until help arrives. (Courtesy: Wisconsin Department of Health Services) For Upon completion, the eastern gateway project will also inmore information, visit http://readywisconsin.wi.gov and clude new pavement, safety crossing islands, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway aprons, park row restoration and click on our Heat Awareness section. trees. Please check the project progress at http://construction.stoughtonutilities.com 1060 West Main Street - Stoughton
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City of Stoughton Department of Planning & Development
Pool Information
Why You Should Know Where Your Property Lines Are?
It is very helpful to know exactly where your property lines are when:
Before construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.
• Buying a home/property so you know what you are buying and for future reference;
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. In ground pools require a permit. A plan showing the location of the proposed pool in relation to the lot line is required prior to approval.
• Seeking to install fencing, an accessory structure or adding onto your home so when applying for a permit you can easily draft a plan to show where the structure will be located;
• Landscaping including planting trees and shrubs so they are planted to allow future growth to remain on your property;
• Trying to locate any recorded easements.
Many times we hear people say they were told or they assumed their property line is where 2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear or side lots only a fence, plantings, transformers or power poles are located. In fact that is seldom the case. and shall not be closer than six feet to any lot line or building The only way to be certain is to locate the lot corner stakes as follows: unless designed and approved as an addition to the building. •A plat map which shows the dimensions of a property may be obtained from the DepartPools shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey wastewater, electric disment of Planning & Development at no charge to you. This document can be picked up at tribution, water distribution, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited from dedicated City Hall, 381 E. Main Street, Emailed, Faxed or Mailed. The dimensions of your property greenways. will give you a reference to start from and is much easier once one stake is found; 3. Fencing: pools that are not enclosed by a permanent building and have a water depth • The stakes which are sometimes called “irons” or “monuments” vary in size but are typigreater than thirty-six inches shall be completely enclosed by a fence to prevent access. cally approximately a 1-inch solid stake, 1.5 feet long and buried at ground level or by as Such fence shall not be less than five feet nor greater than 6 feet in height and shall be much as a foot deep at each corner of the property; 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 • A long tape measure is helpful but not necessary to aid in your search; self-closing and self-latching devices, located near the top of the gate, on the poolside of • Renting a metal detector may also be helpful in locating the lot stakes; the enclosure. • Ask neighbor’s if they have an idea where the lot stakes are located to aid in your Contact Diggers Hotline at 1-800-242-8511 prior to placement. search; These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding pools please • Department of Planning & Development staff will assist but cannot locate lot stakes for call the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 you. City staff cannot come to your property to locate your property line or take sides in a
In case you have been
feeling warm the last few days
dispute over a private property line. Property line disputes between property owners are a legal issue and are not regulated by City Ordinances;
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The past 7 day temperature readings (taken at the Stoughton Wastewater Treatment Plant): High/Low Temperatures July 14 83/58 July 15 88/67 July 16 94/69 July 17 84/71 July 18 93/71 July 19 94/73 July 20 96/75
• If lot stakes cannot be found, a registered land surveyor may be hired to locate them or in some cases restake them. Only a licensed surveyor can determine your actual property line. State law requires that lot stakes are not removed however that does not mean they have not been inadvertently removed. Also, many historic areas originally had wood stakes. Surveyors can be found in the Yellow Pages or contact the City staff person below for information. The cost of a survey can vary greatly so it pays to check around; • Over time property stakes may be removed or buried beneath retaining walls, paved driveways, concrete walks, plantings etc...making them more difficult to find; • I n some cases a survey is required for new home construction, building additions, detached accessory structures or other major projects. For questions related to locating your lot stakes contact the Zoning Administrator at 608646-0421 or mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us
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Automated Collection and Single-Stream Recycling for the City of Stoughton
Single-stream recycling is the industry name for a new system that changes the way people sort, collect and process recyclables. Single-stream means mixing all recyclables in one container then collecting in one compartment of a truck and finally processing the mixed material. In the past it was very time consuming to manually sort paper from bottles and cans. Processing technology has developed machines that sort paper and cardboard from the bottles and cans. The new single-stream system has an ease of separation that is appreciated by consumers. It is depressing to see how many items (especially paper) are not being recycled. Most are recycling but many are not properly set up in the home or work place. If every waste receptacle area has one bin for trash and one for recycling it becomes much easier to recycle more items. Each home in Stoughton has a brown 64-gallon cart for garbage and a green 96-gallon cart for recycling. Garbage will be collected weekly and recycling will be collected every other week. The City will be divided into two days of pickup (Tuesday and Friday). The carts make taking waste and recyclables out much easier. The carts are designed with ergonomics in mind. They have large wheels and the lids are imprinted with instructions. Additional cans and bags will not be collected with this automated collection program. Additional cans, bags and large items will be collected once a month on the last collection day of each month. Just like all other garbage removal services, the pick up schedule changes for certain holidays. Contact City Hall at 873-6677 or the Street Department at 873-6303 if you have any questions.
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Tires When purchasing new tires, ask the dealer to take your old tires. The Dane County Landfill on Highway 12 & 18 (838-9555) will accept tires off of the rims for a fee. John’s Disposal will take tires (2 per home per month-8 per year; do not need to be off the rim) if placed out to the curb on your scheduled trash pick up day on the last week of every month.
Packaging Materials & Ink Jet Cartridges Clean packaging materials (packing peanuts, Styrofoam, silver foam bags, air bags) can be taken to The UPS Store, 2364 Jackson St., Stoughton WI. They also recycle ink cartridges from ink jet computer printers.
Violations Certain items are not allowed in the Dane County Landfill, and cannot be included in your regular trash containers. The City of Stoughton has an ordinance that prohibits this activity, and includes the provision of a penalty of not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than two hundred ($200) for each separate violation. Subsequent violations within a twelvemonth period carry penalties of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each separate violation. Each incident of violation shall be a separate offense and each day or part thereof during which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed a separate offense If you would like information on leaf, brush or Christmas tree pick-up, please contact the Street Department at 873-6303.
Recycling
Too often, people don’t recycle many required items because they don’t know how to handle certain items. If you don’t know what to recycle there are a few things that you can do. Use the internet - www.johnsdisposal.com. Call Johns toll free at 1 888 473 4701.
Just focus on the basics.
John’s Disposal will now pick up appliances that are placed out to the curb on your scheduled trash pick up day on the last week of every month.
1. All bottles cans and paper can be mixed in the green cart.
You may also contact Stoughton Utilities at 873-3379 for information on a program for refrigerators and freezers that are still in working order.
3. Bottles or jars with any number 1 - 7 can be recycled. Only bottles or jars with twist on tops can be recycled. Bags, buckets, tubs and deli type containers are trash.
Lead Acid Batteries
4. Save glass bottles jars, tin or aluminum cans are all included and may be mixed with paper and plastic.
John’s Disposal will take automotive batteries that are placed out to the curb on your scheduled trash pick up day on the last week of every month. You may also contact Dane County Clean Sweep at 294-5366,visit their website www.danecountycleansweep.com.
2. All clean dry paper and paper products are recyclable including, newspaper, cardboard, junk mail, magazines, cereal boxes and any other clean, dry paper products.
It is important to be set up correctly in the home. If a waste basket or recycle bin is left alone it is common for both materials to end up in the same basket. Keep the trash and recycling baskets close together and well labeled. Everyone will do a better job if it is easy and available.
The issues that trouble recycling include:
Used Motor Oil County sites are available-at the county garage at the corner of Highways B & N or next to the Clean Sweep facility at 2302 S. Fish Hatchery Road. Please empty oil into the drums provided and dispose of the containers. John’s Disposal will pick up drain oil (in sealed 1-5 gallon containers) when placed out to the curb on your scheduled trash pick up day on the last week of every month.
- Please do not mix bread bags with recycling. - No plastic grocery bags with recycling. - No cellophane with recycling. - Please flatten all cardboard. - Do not put anything in cardboard boxes. - Keep recyclable items separate from trash on the bulk collections weeks. -P lease do not pile bags of trash on cardboard or metal items because two crews come thru for bulk. It is difficult to see if recyclable items are under the trash. If you have any questions, please call City Hall at 873-6677. The City’s garbage and recycling contractor is Johns Disposal Service, Inc. Contact them via telephone at (888) 4734701 or via e-mail at office@johnsondisposal.com
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Parks & Recreation Department 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton 608-873-6746 www.cityofstoughton.com/rec https://activenet9.active.com/stoughtonrec/ The activities listed are a sampling of what we will be offering this fall. Please check our online registration site at https://activenet9.active.com/stoughtonrec/ for a complete list of our program offerings. Our 2011-2012 fall and winter seasonal activities guide will be inserted in the Great Dane Circular in August. The activities guide will also have a more comprehensive listing.
NFL Youth 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. Each player will receive an authentic reversible NFL Flag Football jersey. *Game times may change depending on how many teams there are. Grades K-1 2-3 4-6
Program Code Game Times 1150.307 9:30-11:00 am 1150.308 8:30-10:00 am 1150.309 10:30-Noon
Dates: Saturdays, August 27 - October 15 (no games September 3)
Fall Lacrosse
Location: Racetrack Park
Our lacrosse program is for children in grades 1st through 6th. The philosophy behind our lacrosse program is to teach basic skills and fundamentals, make new friends, and most importantly have fun! The program stresses good sportsmanship at all times. All equipment needed will be provided.
Fee: Resident -$50, Non-Resident -$60
Gender Girls Girls Girls Boys Boys Boys
Grades 1-2 3-4 5-6 1-2 3-4 5-6
Program Code 1302.300 1302.301 1302.302 1302.303 1302.304 1302.305
Registration Deadline: August 12
Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Who: High School (Currently) - Adult Dates: September 12 - October 31 (8 weeks) Days: Monday Nights Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Place: Yahara School Gym Fee: $80 per team (Register by September 7)
Days: Sundays
Contact Recreation Department for Team Registration Form
Dates: August 14-September 25 (no class on September 4)
Adult Kickball League
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Get out of the house this fall and play in our kickball league. This is a great way to socialize with your friends on a Friday night. This will be the fifth year of the league. Teams will play a seven game schedule.
Location: Racetrack Park Fee: $30-Residents, $38-Non-Residents
Who: Coed
Floor Hockey
Age: Adults
This is a great way for your child to learn stick technique, teamwork, and stay in great shape. Teams will be formed and games will be played. The program will be a great introduction to the fun sport of hockey. Program Code 1301.302 1301.303
Dates: 8/26 -10/14 (7 game season, No games 9/2) Day: Friday Nights Fee: $300 Team Fee plus $8 per non-resident player Deadline: August 18th or first 8 teams to sign up.
Ages (Coed) 5-7 8-10
Adult Flag Football League Our flag football league features a 4 on 4 system that creates high scoring and play at a fast pace. This year we will be having a playoff with the top four teams.
Days: Wednesdays
Who: Men
Dates: August 17-September 21
Age: Adults
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Dates: 8/25 -10/6 (7 game season) 10/13 -Playoff Night
Location: Mandt Community Center
Day: Thursday Nights
Fee: $30-Residents, $38-Non-Residents
Fee: $250 Team Fee plus $8 per non-resident player
Registration Deadline: August 10
Deadline: August 18th or first 8 teams to sign up.
Fall Miniball Soccer
Fall Softball League
Start your little Pelé 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 and getting your child to like sports. This program isn’t intended on teaching high level skills to your child because of the ages of the participants. Ages/Grades 3 year olds 4 yrs & K
Program Code 1130.107 1130.108
Times 3:00-3:45 pm 4:00-4:45 pm
Come and play in our fall softball league. The league format will be eight teams splitting into two divisions. Each team will play each division member twice. There will be a league championship night where each team will play a game against the other division’s teams. Who: Men Age: Adults Dates: 8/30 - 10/11 (7 game season)
Days: Sundays
Day: Tuesday Nights
Dates: September 11 - October 16
Fee: $35 - Res., $43 - Non-Res. (12 player min. rosters required)
Location: Racetrack Park
Deadline: August 19th or first 8 teams to
Fee: $30 - Resident, $38 - Non-Resident
Team registration forms for adult sports can be found on our website, www.cityofstoughton.com/rec
Registration Deadline: September 1
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1. Service to Our Customers
For well over a century, the Stoughton Public Library has prided itself on delivering outstanding customer service. Whether it’s help finding the perfect book, making a photocopy, or locating that hard to find recipe, our well trained staff members are always ready to assist you. As part of the South Central Library System, we have access to a variety of staff training opportunities each month such as storytelling, keeping up on the world of fiction publishing, or how to use the latest technological gadget. We love putting our training, experience, and friendliness to work for you.
2. Books
We have nearly 60,000 of them on site, and provide access to millions more. Everybody wants books, and in 2010 people wanted over 200,000 of them (that’s books alone) from the Stoughton Public Library. We have books of all kinds for all ages: teens, adults, and children; large print, regular print, and no-print; well-known best sellers and neglected gems; science fiction, westerns, romance, historical fiction, and mysteries; how-to, self-help, history, biography, politics, and more.
3. Children’s Programs
Not only stories, but crafts, movies, and programs of all kinds are available for children at the Stoughton Public Library. Baby Stories is for children age 2 and under, Totally Toddlers is for children 18-36 months, and preschool story times for birth through age 5.
4. Magazines, Newspapers, DVDs, Videos, and Audio Books In other words, even if it’s not a book, you can still find it at the Stoughton Public Library. Take home recordings of your favorite novels. Check out award winning movies and documentaries. Stop in and browse newspapers from around the state and the country and take a look at your favorite magazines.
5. Computers and Internet Access No computer at home? Use one at the Stoughton Public Library. Explore the Library catalog, surf the internet, or check your email. You can access dozens of online databases through the Library’s web site. Visit www. stoughtonpubliclibrary.org and click on “LINKcat” followed by “Databases.” Have a laptop and need a place to connect to the internet? The Stoughton Public Library offers free wireless internet access in a comfortable environment.
Adult Book Discussions
Adult book discussions are a great way to meet new people and engage in lively discussion. The discussions are held the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Carnegie room. Copies of the books are available at the Adult Services Desk. You do not need to register to participate - just show up ready to share your thoughts! Discussion dates are August 23rd (Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier), September 27th (Friendship Bread by Darien Gee), and October 25th (Tuesday with Murder- The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle plus any two Sherlock Holmes short stories also by Doyle). If you need accommodations to attend these programs, please call 873-6281 two weeks in advance.
Reading History
Totally Toddlers
Mondays, 3 October - 14 November at 9:30am Stories especially for toddlers ages 18-35 months and their families.
Baby Stories
Mondays, 3 October - 14 November at 10:30am Stories and playtime for babies ages 0-23 months and their families.
Evening Stories
Thursdays, 22 September, 20 October, 17 November at 6:30pm Stories, puppets, music, movies and crafts for children ages 0-5 and their families.
Log into your account.*
Spooky Stories
Click on the My Reading History tab. Next to Enable Reading History? click on the Yes option. Click the Save button. You will see the following message: You currently have this option ENABLED. To view your reading history after you have enabled it, log into your account* and click the My Reading History tab. By subscribing to My Reading History you acknowledge that the library’s online catalog will retain for your personal use a list of all materials that you borrow. You may unsubscribe from this service at any time, which will permanently delete anything not currently checked out from your reading history. Library staff will not access or release your reading history unless required by law to do so. Understand that anyone with access to your library card number and password can check your reading history or any other information attached to your account. *Note: the login is your library barcode number and the password is your PIN
Reference USA Business Database
The Reference USA Business Database provides directory information for about 12 million U.S. businesses of all sizes. Who uses Reference USA? • Small business owners and entrepreneurs to conduct powerful market research including selecting a location and doing a radius search to look up the number of similar businesses in the area. • Job seekers to locate and research companies. • Movers to find schools, childcare, churches, doctors, and other services. This resource may be accessed from inside or outside the library with a valid library card. Visit stoughtonpubliclibrary. org and click on the “reference databases” link. Then click on the “locally-subscribed resources” tab. For more information, contact the adult reference desk at 873-6281 or e-mail us at storef@scls.lib.wi.us.
Teen Mondays
3 October, 7 November, 5 December at 3:15pm Projects, food and books for teens in grades 6-8.
Teen Monday is scheduled monthly and includes Manga, crafts, good, movies, trivia, music, and more! All teens are invited and welcome. The Friends group has over 200 members and is constantly growing. The Friends enhance the Library via fund raising activities; encourage gifts, endowments, bequests, and memorials; provide volunteer support; speak up for Library funding; promote Library services, resources, and programs; and sponsor cultural opportunities at the Library. You can get involved with book sales, volunteer to help at the Library, assist with Library activities, or simply support the organization financially.
Wednesday, 21 September - 16 November at 10am Stories, puppets, music, movies and crafts for children ages 0-5 and their families.
Can’t remember the title of that book you read last month? The Library’s online catalog, LINKcat, can now keep a record of items you borrow. Read below for instructions on enabling your Reading History.
6. Teen Special Interest Programs
7. The Friends of the Stoughton Public Library
Preschool Storytime
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Star Wars Invades the Library
Saturday, 24 September at 10am Meet the 501st Legion, part of the Star Wars Costume Organization. Meet characters from the movies, get autographs, check out Star Wars books and movies and even meet a working Droid. Make sure to bring your camera!
Saturday, 29 October at 10am Before you go trick or treating on Main Street, stop at the library for a spooky (not too scary) storytime for young children. Halloween stories, songs, movies and crafts will be featured during the program. Make sure to wear your costume!
Dora the Explorer Party
Saturday, 19 November at 10am Celebrate everything Dora, with this fun party for ages 2-6 and their families. Guests will participate in a story, make a craft and enjoy cake. Space is limited, call to register beginning Saturday, 5 November.
Check the library’s website www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org for more information on upcoming programs.
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The Tower Times Create A Better Future As a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can purchase renewable energy blocks to offset a part or all of your electrical usage through our Renewable Energy Program. Renewable energy is generated from clean, green energy sources such as wind, biogas, and the sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatthour (kWh) blocks; each block costs $3.
Work Safely with Digger’s Hotline...
It may be hot outside, but that list of outdoor improvements may still be incomplete - build a deck, plant some trees, install a gym set for the children, or more. If your list includes any digging, state law (Wisconsin Statute 182.0175) requires you to notify Diggers Hotline.
Purchasing one block of renewable energy each month for one year has the equivalent impact on the environment as not driving a car for six months and avoids emitting over three tons of carbon dioxide. In Stoughton, 437 customers purchase 1,087 blocks of renewable energy each month. That’s the equivalent of 326,100 kWh, enough to power 544 average-sized homes.
Look For Air Leaks
Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system developed to provide excavators and the general public with the ability to inform multiple owners of underground facilities of intended non-emergency excavation via a single telephone call.
You tell your kids they’re cooling the Great Outdoors when they don’t keep the windows shut or close the door behind them. You could be doing the same thing without even knowing it.
You may contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from any phone year round. You must, however, allow three working days (excluding weekends and holidays) notice for the location of the underground facilities prior to digging. Diggers Hotline will process three types of calls: 1) excavation 2) planning of excavation and 3) safe working clearance information for overhead lines. The call center will ask for an address or location information. Specific marking instructions also will need to be provided. Once the locate is completed, you have ten calendar days to begin your excavation work before you must call to have the underground facilities relocated. Please note that there are no charges to individual customers for this service. For more information on Wisconsin’s Digger’s Hotline program, please visit www.diggershotline.com
Live Efficiently with Focus on Energy
Your cooled indoor air could be leaking out of your house through the tiny cracks and holes around phone lines, electrical outlets and plumbing pipes, as well as around windows and doors.
Visit www.LiveEfficientlyWithFocus.com today for more information.
Your sump pump runs on electricity, so consider a battery back-up. Choose one that will switch on automatically if an outage occurs. Your cordless phone will not work during a power outage; consider a spare plug-in telephone, or keep your cell phone handy for emergency situations.
Generators Test your generator every 30 days to make certain that it is in good operating condition. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for safe operation. If back-feeding your generator into your home’s electrical system, ALWAYS use a transfer switch or disconnect your main breaker switch. Failure to do so could injure or kill our lineman working to restore our system, or bystanders who come into contact with wires on the ground.
Assemble An Emergency Kit Prepare one today by gathering a few basic emergency supplies and placing them in an emergency kit that’s easy to locate in the dark. We suggest including these items: • Working Flashlights
Take a walk around the outside of your house and you’ll see little gaps around window frames, wall-mounted air conditioners, exhaust vents and more. Those leaks can increase your cooling bill 5 - 30 percent. Seal the leaks with caulk and keep the air-conditioned air indoors where it belongs.
• Battery-Operated Radio for news & weather reports
Be Prepared For Power Outages
• Bottled Water (City customers will still have water to their faucets, rural customers may not)
Summertime in Wisconsin can bring very unpredictable weather, and even a small storm can result in a large power outage. Once the lights go off it’s too late to prepare for a power outage, so don’t get caught searching in the dark for a flashlight or candles.
Medical Equipment
Are you interested in becoming more energy efficient at home? Whether you own or rent, there’s always room for improvement. If you want to learn about increasing your efficiency, the Focus on Energy home assessment tool at is a great place to start. You’ll learn how efficient you already are, and what the next steps are toward greater energy efficiency.
Sump Pumps and Cordless Phones
If you or a family member relies on medical equipment powered by electricity, create an emergency plan. We cannot assure any customer that a storm or equipment problem will not interrupt power. Remember: Keep emergency numbers near medical equipment and regularly test the equipment’s back-up power sources.
• Batteries for Flashlights & Radio • Candles & Matches • Blankets
• Canned or Dried Food • A Corded Telephone (cordless phones don’t work when power is out.)
Other Things to Keep in Mind • Remember that electric garage door openers will not function during a power outage. Place your unit on “manual” if possible. • Electric sump pumps and pumps used for rural customer’s wells also will not work during a power outage. • Protect electrical equipment from possible surges when power is restored. Use surge suppression devices to protect sensitive equipment such as computers, fax machines, answering machines, televisions, stereos and major appliances - or simply unplug them. • A power outage may affect the operation of security and alarm systems.
Storewide Maxwell Street Days Inside Rain or Shine! Saturday, July 30 & Sunday, July 31 Shop early for the best selection!
Shrub Wagon 15 shrubs
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Perennial Wagon
100’s of marked down items, including Lawn & Garden items, Pond Supplies & Gifts!
3 plants for $10 All Greenhouse Annuals On Sale!
1471 U.S. Highway 51 Use frontage road by Kayser Ford Stoughton Mon-Thur 8-7 • Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 10-4 873-9602
• 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 while the air-conditioning is off you should keep your windows covered. • If you leave your home or business, switch on a light that can be seen from the street. Our crews often “spot check” to ensure all customers have their electricity back on. • For the safety of everyone, stay clear of crews, vehicles and equipment in the area. • After the power is restored, you can safely reconnect appliances and equipment, and reset devices that operate on timers. • Stoughton Utilities’ drinking water and wastewater treatment processes will be active during an outage.
Create a Family Plan Parents: make sure your children know what to do if an outage happens while they are home alone or with a caretaker.
For more information visit www.stoughtonutilities.com
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Working outdoors in Wisconsin’s winters is hard enough, but when utility crews have to deal with dangerous drivers in work zones, it only makes it that much more difficult . Whether it’s around electric linemen restoring a power outage or a water crew repairing a water main break, work zones are no place for impatience or aggressive driving . The added seconds you may save while speeding through a work zone are not worth placing your utility’s worker’s lives at risk .
• Emergency Energy Assistance • Disaster Relief
UTILITY WORK AHEAD
Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nation every year in road work zones . Please follow these important tips for safely driving in road work zones . Your life - and ours- depend on it! • Always buckle up. • Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed and people and vehicles may be working near the road . • Always slow to posted work zone speed limits. • Minimize distractions, such as cell phone use. • Keep a safe distance from traffic barriers, construction equipment, utility workers, and other traffic . • Watch for and follow all warning, lane closure, and construction detour signs. • Plan ahead and give yourself time to reach your destination.
nEW COnSTruCTIOn DESIgn aSSISTanCE avaILaBLE The key to a successful, energy-efficient building project is to analyze and incorporate efficiency measures into the design at the very start of the process, before key decisions have been made . Your business can take advantage of the benefits of sustainable design through the New Construction Design Assistance Program .
The program works with prospective building owners and developers, design professionals and construction contractors to deliver highperformance buildings that provide improved energy efficiency, peak load reduction, improved systems performance and greater comfort . The program offers technical and design assistance and helps businesses achieve energy savings by increasing efficiency improvements in lighting, HVAC and other building systems . Our power supplier’s new office and operations center is the end result of successful planning, something our customers can achieve through the program . The new WPPI Energy facility has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) New Construction Gold standards for energy efficiency and sustainability and uses a number of green technologies . Like WPPI Energy, your business can achieve energy savings and demand reduction in new buildings, additions or remodels .
Contributions will be geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utilities and will include the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter, and Rutland . Organizations which provide programs and benefits to people who live in this geographic area are eligible for funding consideration, even though the organization is located elsewhere . If you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in the program, or if you’re a non-profit organization that could benefit from a donation from Stoughton Utilities’ RoundUP program, please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at www .stoughtonutilities .com .
hELp uS KEEp SEWEr COSTS DOWn BY rEDuCIng CLEar WaTEr TrEaTMEnT What is clear water? Clear water is a source of unwanted water that enters the sanitary sewer system . Clear water enters into the sanitary sewers through leaky manhole covers, broken sewer mains or laterals and sump pumps .
Why is “clear water” a problem? Clear water does not belong in the sanitary sewer system . It needs to be conveyed through storm sewers or drainage ditches, or absorbed into the ground . If it enters the sanitary sewers, clear water mixes with the sewage and takes up much-needed capacity in the system . The mixture must be conveyed and treated just like sanitary waste . When sanitary sewers fill to capacity, (like traffic backing up on the freeway), waste backs up into residents basements or possible over flows into the river .
How can I, as one property owner make a difference? Improper connections allow water from sources other than sanitary pipes to enter the sanitary sewer system . By eliminating the improper connections you will significantly reduce the flow of clear water to the sanitary system . Consider this: An eight-inch sanitary sewer can handle wastewater from up to 200 homes . However, it takes only eight sump pumps connected to the sewer to overload this same eight-inch sanitary sewer .
My basement’s never flooded because of a sewer backup, so why should I bother? If plumbing on your property convey clear water into the sanitary sewer, it may be causing flooding in your neighbor’s basement . It may also add to sewer overflows, polluting local rivers .
How do I know if my home has improper connections?
Contact us for more information on how your new construction project can be designed and built for greater efficiency, performance and comfort .
The Stoughton Wastewater Utility encourages you to call us or work with a licensed plumber to inspect your property and locate any source of clear water improperly entering the sanitary system . If problems are detected, it is up to each property owner to have the problems corrected .
prOjECT rOunDup
What other steps can I take to decrease the risk of basement backups and damage to my, or my neighbor’s property?
Stoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary roundUP program . In this program, your utility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount . This small taxdeductible contribution may seem like only pennies a month, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers participate . A summary of the tax-deductible contribution for the past year will be mailed separate from your utility bill each January .
• Adjust the grade around the foundation to slope away from your home. • Install downspout extension six feet from the foundation. • Install sump pump discharge line extensions and increase sump pump capacity. • Repair or replace sanitary sewer laterals connected to your home if leaks are found. • Install backflow prevention devices and contact your local plumber. For more information, contact Stoughton Utilities Wastewater Supervisor Brian Erickson at (608) 877-7421, or at berickson@stoughtonutilities .com .
The average contribution per program participant is just $6 .00 per year, however an estimated $3,600 will be raised each year to be awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee twice annually to local community service organizations . If you choose to participate, Stoughton Utilities will round up your monthly utility bills to the next dollar . For example, if your bill is $41 .70, it would be “rounded up” to $42 .00 . Your maximum contribution per year could be $11 .88, but generally will be less than that, averaging $6 per year . Your contribution is tax deductible and the funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee, and overseen by the Stoughton City Council . By joining this program you are continuing the “neighbor helping neighbor” concept that founded Stoughton Utilities years ago . If you decide to participate in this program, thank you . To qualify for funding, projects must generally be related to community service, economic development, education and youth, environment, emergency energy assistance or disaster relief . Applicants for scholarship funding must be planning to attend an accredited postsecondary educational institution in pursuit of their initial post-secondary degree . These institutions could include technical colleges, universities or colleges . Although there are many worthy charitable and educational projects and community needs in our local area, the limited availability of funds requires us to establish funding priority categories as follows: • Community Service • Economic Development • Education and Youth • Environment
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STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE '"-- 4)084 t Crystal Bowersox Sept 16 t Nanci Griffith Sept 22 t George Winston Sept 30 t Warren Nelson & the Nelson Outfit Oct 1 t Richard Thompson Oct 2 t The Dixie Doodlers Oct 6 t Steven Wright Oct 7 t William Elliott Whitmore Oct 8 t Back to the Country Revue with Bill Malone Oct 14 t Justin Townes Earle Oct 15 t Carolina Chocolate Drops Oct 21 t Drakula: The Performance Oct 28 & 29 t Blind Boys of Alabama with Sara & Sean Watkins Nov 4 t Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band Nov 5 t The Amazing Acro-Cats Nov 6 t John Scofield Quartet Nov 10 t UW Russian Folk Orchestra Nov 11 t Darrell Scott Nov 12 t Alison Brown Quartet Nov 13 t Maggie Mae’s Country Christmas Nov 17 t Guy Clark Nov 18 t Blake Thomas Nov 19 t Ruth Moody Band Nov 20 t Playtime Productions Nov/Dec TBA t Lou & Peter Berryman Santa Claustrophobia Dec 2 t Stoughton Chamber Singers Dancing & Singing Dec 4 t An Evening with Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three Dec 10 t Holiday Concert Stoughton Festival Choir & City Band Dec 11
413*/( 4)084 t Harmonious Wail Jan 20 t Martin Sexton Jan 21 t Disney’s Aladdin Jr. Fox Prairie Elementary Feb 8 & 9 t Xtring Quartet Feb 11 t Lizz Wright Feb 17 t Preservation Hall Jazz Band Feb 18 t Jeffrey Foucault Feb 25 t Author Michael Perry Clodhopper Monologues: Part Two! March 1 t Riders in the Sky March 3 t Presto! John Measner Magic Show March 4 t An Evening with Jake Shimabukuro March 9 t Junior Brown March 10 t Jason Petty: Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes March 20 t The Seldom Scene March 22 t An Evening with Dar Williams March 23 t Alex DeGrassi: The Story of Floating Weeds March 24 t Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks March 30 t Del McCoury Band March 31 t The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Show featuring The Fabulous Ginn Sisters April 13 t Wingra Woodwind Quintet April 15 t The Pines April 20 t The Music of George Gershwin with The Spectrum Brass Quintet April 21 t Opera for the Young: Hansel & Gretel Kegonsa Elementary April 22 t PlayTime Productions April/May TBA t Michael Hecht: The Magicians of Light Edison Tesla and Van Gogh May 2 t Tony Rice Unit May 4 t St. Ann Drama Dept. May 11 & 12 t An Evening with The Kruger Brothers May 24 t Stoughton Chamber Singers Music for the Evening June 2 t Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society June TBA
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Senior Center
If you have a passion to create things or if you’re just looking for a new and exciting hobby, this could be it. The use of all the equipment is free of charge and now, thanks to new members and volunteers, they’re open 5 days a week from 8:30am until noon. You can bring in your own lumber or borrow some that is already here. Items made can be sold through the Senior Center and the proceeds go to the Center and to the creators to help buy more supplies. The Wood Shops’ latest creations are puzzles, shelves, figurines, and wood duck, wren, bluebird and bat houses! There is a safety test that you will need to pass. If you have any questions, you can call 8738585 to talk to one of the “woodies”. There is no limitation on creativity, so let your imagination run wild with a brand new hobby.
Chose’s Famous Coney Sauce & BBQ
Remember Chose’s A&W stand? Wouldn’t you love to eat one of their delicious Coney Dogs? Well, you can this summer! Tom Chose is cooking up his special Coney sauce and BBQ as a special fundraiser for the Senior Center. Watch outside the Senior Center for the yellow sandwich board. This will let you know when we have Chose’s Coney sauce and BBQ for sale. Coney Sauce 8 oz. container: $2.50; BBQ 16 oz. container: $5.00
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Fireside Dinner Theatre Trip September 21, 2011 Join the Stoughton Area Senior Center in a day trip to see this classic musical. See the high stepping dancing, the side splitting humor and it’s romantic escapades. The cost has yet to be determined. There will only be 24 tickets available, so sign up early. Call 873-8585.
Coming in October... Annual Flu Shot Clinic October 7, 8:30-11:30 AM
AARP Driver Safety Program October 25, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 873-8585 Visit our website at: www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior
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Attention - Businesses & Homeowners Grass Clippings
Street Department 2011 Road Work
The following streets are scheduled for Pulverization and Overlay:
There is a city ordinance (Sec 50-5) prohibiting yard waste in the street. We are asking that you be sure to keep the grass clippings on your property when mowing - not in the street.
N. Johnson Street (Greig Trail to N. Page St) Greig Trail (N. Johnson St to N. Page St) Moe Court
Fall Leaf Collection
Taft Street (N. Prairie - east 125 ft) West Street (Johnson St to Van Buren St)
Watch for an ad in the Hub for dates.
Johnson Street (West St to Roby Road)
Brush Pick Up Rules
Roby Road (Lincoln to Madison)
Properly sized brush if a maximum of 4” in diameter and for length (12 to 15 ft) - or longer if you can manually get it to the curb yourself. Plan your trimming around the scheduled pick up to eliminate the brush from sitting out for lengthy periods. Brush should be at the curb by 7AM on the first Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday, then Tuesday). Crews start at a different part of the city each month and once they have gone through an area they will not be back until the following month. Do NOT place brush in the street. Rootballs are prohibited - please dispose of at the Madison Landfill (267-1502) Do NOT mix debris in with the brush If a contractor trims or removes a tree from your property, they also need to remove the brush the city crew will NOT pick it up.
Yard Waste Site
1) $20.00 Annual sticker(s) must be permanently affixed to the lower left hand corner of the front windshield of the vehicle. 2) ACCEPTABLE materials are: grass, leaves, garden waste and wood products less than 1/4 inches in diameter (size of a pencil) 3) NOT ACCEPTABLE materials are: root balls, trees, branches or large brush.
N Van Buren (Roby to Coolidge St)
Streets Receiving Seal Coating: N Page St (Taft St to W Main St), Forton St (N Page St to N Division St), N Division St (Forton St to E Washington St), W Washington St (N Division St to Water St), Water St (W Washington St to W Jefferson St), Jefferson St ( Water St to S Fourth St), S Lynn St (E Main St to Academy St), S Franklin St ( E Main St to E South St), Amundson Pkwy (E Main St to Ridge St), Ridge St (Amundson Pkwy to N Academy St), N Academy St (Ridge St to Giles St), N Franklin St (E Main St to Ridge St) and Chalet Dr (E Main St to Vernon Rd). Also, all Public Parking Lots - (Fourth/ Main Lot, Library and the North/South Parking Lots) will be seal coated. NOTE: Seal Coating is scheduled to be done mid to late August. Expect crews from Scott Construction in the area.
NEW: If you have a small amount of brush, it is now being accepted at the yard waste site if you have a sticker. There will be a separate area to place the brush in. Please do not drop off yard waste when site is closed as it is considered illegal dumping and is subject to a fine or revoking your permit. The site may close early due to inclement weather or darkness.
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Home of the 2 year 24,000 mile warranty
We take care of your family by taking care of your family’s car Left to Right: Matt Olin & family, Bernie Sherwood & family, Joe Conant & family, Mike Dinges & family, Ben Juve, Greg Vale. Missing from photo: Jay Kwiatkowski & family.
CONANT AUTOMOTIVE… Neighbors serving Neighbors Conant Automotive is proud to call the Stoughton community home. For the past four years we have been providing high quality service and repairs to our friends and neighbors. Like you, we live and are raising our families here. We support the schools as well as other local businesses. We understand the importance and benefits of shopping local. The Conant Commitment is to provide you with the highest quality repair service available. Our prices may not always be the lowest – but you can rest easy knowing that your job will be done right the first time. And, that I personally stand behind all work that leaves my shop. Joe Conant
1324 Hwy. 51-138, Stoughton • conantauto.com Hours: M-F 7:00am-6:00pm; Sat. 7:00am-12:00pm