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Highway Trailer complex coming down BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

Most of the building complex that has held up the riverfront redevelopment for the past year could be coming down soon.

The Stoughton Common Council has authorized funding to raze all but one of the six parts of the Highway Trailer building. The tallest edifice, along South Street, is included, but the building known as the blacksmith shop remains under a demolition moratorium.

The council’s decision Feb. 28, on an 8-3 vote, followed a protracted debate and responded to what council president and mayoral candidate Tim Swadley (Dist. 1) said was clearly the will of the community.

“The people in the community – and I’ve talked to a lot of people – have no emotional attachment to that building,” he said during debate before the vo t e . “ T h e c o m m u n i t y wants to move forward

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Sophomore Braeden Whitehead celebrates after earning a pin over Holmen sophomore Logan West in the 126-pound match Saturday during the WIAA Division 1 team state wrestling final. The pin helped the Vikings win 31-29 to claim their first team state title since 1988.

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For all of Stoughton’s perpetual wrestling success, it had been 30 years since the Vikings won a team state title.

Saturday, Stoughton took home its eighth overall championship but first since 1988.

The No. 3 Vikings (24-1) knocked off Marshfield 47-13, four-time defending champion Kaukauna 34-30 and top-seeded Holmen 31-29 Friday-Saturday in the WIAA Division 1 championships inside the UW Field

Photos, full story from the state title, plus a look back at the 1988 championship Pages 8, 12-14 House.

“We had so much going for us this year, and this team just wasn’t going to be denied,” co-coach Dan Spilde said. “The key to this team is that they are just inspired. They wanted to win for themselves. They wanted

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to win for Stoughton, and they wanted to win for (recently deceased coaching legend) Verne Pieper.”

This year’s road to the final was more difficult than in years past because of the tournament being reseeded. But several

performances propelled Stoughton through the grind.

Sophomore Braeden Whitehead and junior Hunter Lewis combined to score 35 points in the three duals. Seniors Tyler Dow and Gavin Miller were both 3-0, as was freshman Luke Mechler.

And junior Cade Spilde clinched the dual against Kaukauna with a close decision and put Stoughton in a position to win the title with another close decision against a state qualifier in the second-to-last match of the final.

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‘Brilliantly bizarre’ Snider brings stories, songs to opera house next week BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

Singer, songwriter and storyteller Todd Snider is known for his inimitable stage banter and story songs, which has helped him establish a devoted following over the past 25 years.

H e ’s r e l e a s e d 1 7 a l bu m s , including an album in 2012 that reached No. 6 on the U.S. folk music charts. Snider released his latest album, “Eastside Bulldog,” in 2016, which Rolling Stone magazine described as “brilliantly bizarre.”

Snider, who performs at the Stoughton Opera House on Wednesday, was born and raised in Portland, Ore., and later moved to Houston, Texas, with his family. He decided at an early age to be a professional musician and was inspired by such musicians as Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine and Kris Kristofferson.

Prior to starting a recording career, he worked as “a runner” for Prine in Nashville, when Prine recorded a Grammy-winning album in 1991. He later performed as an opening act for Prine’s shows.

“He’s the main person that when I was young, I wanted to have a life like that,” Snider said in a telephone interview from his Nashville home. “I wanted to be John Prine.”

“I felt like I got to learn as

If You Go Who: Todd Snider in concert; Reed Foehl opens.

When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 Where: Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St. Tickets: $27

much as you can learn from that,” he added. “In another sense, a person who’s been struck by lightning can’t show you how to do it.”

T h r e e y e a r s l a t e r, S n i d e r recorded his first album on Prine’s record label.

Snider has made a career of writing and singing about characters who exist on the margins of society and often cling to life with a flimsy grasp. His life as a touring musician has frequently placed him in vulnerable positions, and he’s dealt with more than his share of addiction and substance abuse – much of which he used as material for his songs.

He’s known for his feel-good hippie vibe but also for having a darker side, which is apparent in some of his most popular songs.

In 2014, Snider was invited to join a jam band – Hard Working Americans – led by Widespread Panic bassist Dave Schools.

Snider serves as lead singer and lyricist in the group, which has released two albums and tours frequently.

Snider said being part of a band re-energized his work as a solo

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Singer-songwriter and storyteller Todd Snider brings his inimitable style to the Stoughton Opera House Wednesday, March 14. artist, which will be on display when he performs in Stoughton.

“When the band gets together, I always feel like I learn something that I can take back to my folk life,” he said.

You always seemed to be having a really good time when you play, but I haven’t seen you perform in a decade. Is it still as much fun?

Yeah, I still really like it and look forward to it. I change it a lot. I work at making sure I do it a lot of different ways, so I don’t ever get tired of any particular approach.

Like I have a band that I get to sing in, Hard Working Americans.

And here in Nashville, I have a

little garage rock band. We don’t play for money; it’s just for fun.

I still tour and do my own songs. In Hard Working Americans, we don’t do any of my songs. Really we’re our own entity. It’s a jam band, so I don’t tell stories. It’s just a ridiculously good band. I have no business being their lead singer, other than they know that I’m a jam head and a stoner. I may not be the best singer, but I love our band, and I’m the perfect singer for us.

is a bunch of young people in East Nashville now who are really inspiring to me. Like Jason Isbell and his whole crew. That’s really exciting to me. And I saw a TV show with Chris Stapleton – that guy knocks me out.

Another is Sturgill Simpson, and there’s a bunch of great women. There’s this huge crop of young people that I like to watch.

This is a good time to alive if you’re in country music.

This town goes in all kind of directions, but I really like the direction it’s headed right now.

I would love to trade ages with some of these people who are in the thick of it – but I enjoy my seat.

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Olympic curlers visit Fosdal’s Home Bakery Olympic curlers Becca and Matt Hamilton, the latter of whom won the country’s gold medal in curling, visited Fosdal’s Home Bakery Monday afternoon on their tour through the area.

The McFarland natives happened to be in the area and took some time out of their busy schedule to enjoy Olympic-themed bakery and show off Matt’s gold “Great waterfront dining, drinks & fun!” medal.

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Stoughton Area School District superintendent Tim Onsager will not be leaving here for Oshkosh.

Onsager was one of three finalists for the Oshkosh School Onsager District superintendent job, but he was not chosen, so he will continue to lead the district in the position he’s held since 2010.

The Oshkosh school board voted unanimously Wednesday, Feb. 28, to offer the job to Vickie Cartwright, associate superintendent for exceptional student education at Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Fla., according to the Oshkosh Northwestern.

She will earn $195,000.

The other finalist was interim Beloit Schools superintendent Darrell Williams. The three were chosen from a pool of 61

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A Stoughton man accused of murder will face trial after a Dane County Circuit Court judge agreed Monday with a medical evaluation that he is competent to continue court proceedings.

Ted Bruno, charged with the Nov. 27 stabbing death of his roommate, Kim Gaida, waived his right to a preliminary hearing after the court established his competency.

His attorney, Tracey Lencioni, had requested last month that Bruno be evaluated for competency. Circuit judge Valerie Bailey-Rihn approved the request and ultimately agreed with the medical evaluation stating Bruno is able to understand the court proceedings.

Monday’s hearing took only 10 minutes, during which Bruno took a moment to recognize a letter he wrote to Bailey-Rihn on Feb. 21 about his frustration with “due process.” The letter was obtained by the Hub, as it was submitted to the court.

“Due process requires that defendants have a fair opportunity to present evidence,” he wrote. “Rules that unduly impinge on that

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Ted Bruno speaks with his attorney before the start of his competency hearing Monday, March 5. Bruno was declared competent based on the findings of a medical evaluation and will face a trial.

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candidates, and all were in Oshkosh last month to interview for the position and meet members of the community, according to the newspaper.

Onsager saw it as an opportunity to take the next step in his career after hearing last year the Oshkosh schools superintendent would be retiring, the Northwestern reported, citing statements he made at a Feb. 22 meet-and-greet at Perry Tipler Middle School.

He said Oshkosh checked all the boxes in what he’s looking for in a school district, including community support and partnerships, family involvement and investment and what he called a solid school board.

“The more I dug into it, the more I was like, ‘This m a ke s l o g i c a l s e n s e ,’ ” Onsager said. “It’s the next stage of my career.

I’d move from a district of 3,000 to 10,000. I would be joining a great community with a lot of options with a philosophy of ‘we’re here for the kids.’”

Onsager did not respond to an email from the Hub seeking comment.

right are invalid.”

Bruno’s frustration seems to stem from being denied a public defender several times. He said in his first appearance he wanted legal counsel, but was rejected due to the value of his assets. After submitting another request, he eventually was able to obtain a county appointed attorney, Lencioni.

It was stated in court several times, throughout his multiple appearances, that he had been denied a public defender due to the amount of his assets. He stated that an attorney had contacted him, having expressed interest in payment in the form of his vehicles, but that did not come to fruition.

“Due process is violated if the government’s unreasonable and unexplained delay in charging a defendant with a crime substantially impairs a defendant’s ability to mount a defense,” he wrote. “In summary, please subpoena the paperwork and rule in favor to ‘dismiss all charges’ as my 14th amendment rights have been grossly violated,” he concluded.

Bruno is scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 30.

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Save the old Stoughton High School We need to appreciation Stoughton’s icons, especially the 1892 old Stoughton High School. Enough with wrecking a valuable community edifice, available daily to remind us of our own cultural and educational history – to say nothing of our own family ancestors who played and studied there. It remains as an opportunity to reflect on Stoughton’s own past living and learning life, and to continue to provide valuable space for ongoing school activities. It should not fall victim to an iconoclast mentality that takes pleasure in destroying a community’s irreplaceable historical significance for a parking lot or some green grass.

That building, as commented on by others in Stoughton’s Landmark Commission, still has very functional and useful space for educational activities. It is also closely situated to another school facility, giving many opportunities for sharing classroom activities.

What a perfect place, among others, to acknowledge and glorify

Stoughton’s early offspring. Part of it can be to house and display a “Stoughton School House of Fame” for the many incredible past Stoughton school attendants.

To name a few: Haaken Romnes, CEO/President, ATT; Clairmont Egtvedt, chief engineer, Boeing Aircraft; Conrad Elvehyem, biochemist and former president, University of Wisconsin; West Point graduate, James Johnson, later major general Johnson, commandant, of the Ft. Belvoir; and Guy Sundt, well known University of Wisconsin athletic director.

Time to think on a higher plain than an asphalt parking lot for honoring Stoughton’s proud past. There are many ways to help pay for such a grand, fine community cultural and educational showplace and center. Let’s join in with the many community citizens who want to show class and soul-understanding for their roots and their property, to share and to pass on.

Bob Burull SHS class of 1949

Vote Sullivan for school board April 3 As a retired school teacher and Town of Dunkirk resident, I closely follow the actions and proposals of the Stoughton School board.

Therefore I am very excited to see that Stoughton resident Frank Sullivan is again on the ballot for the April 3 school board election. Frank has recently served on the board as an active member of the finance, policy, and communication committees.

His work as the president of the Stoughton free health clinic board is well-known and respected by the community.

As resident of Stoughton for well

over 20 years, Frank and Sheila have had two children graduate from SHS and presently have a sophomore at SHS and a seventh grade student at River Bluff. Frank has served as the well-respected coach of the SHS mock trial team, which participated in the state finals last year.

Frank has continually demonstrated his deep concern for the all Stoughton area students, parents and for the community at large.

Please vote for Frank Sullivan on April 3.

Tom Sinks City of Stoughton

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The art of health care links the mind and body M any Chinese citizens wake up in the morning to flock to local city parks to do tai chi.

The smooth slow fluid movements keep them flexible and strong, help them release negative energy and move blood and body fluids through their system. The breathing exercises wake them up, feed the brain and help them be more awake with clarity of thought and increased efficiency.

The Chinese are taught their health is their responsibility and they need Zarth to honor their body with good food and exercise. In the United States, many people acknowledge that yoga is one of the best ways to lower high blood pressure.

Both tai chi and yoga are elements of mind/body medicine, often called holistic or complementary medicine. This is the art of medicine.

Mind-body medicine in its various forms can decrease stress, anxiety and depression. It is eastern medicine, craniosacral therapy, and acupuncture, all of which see the patient as a complete whole.

Mainstream medicine in America, by contrast, is about statistics and percentages.

We have research data to predict how effective a pill will be at relieving a problem, and we have statistics and percentages regarding how frequently patients will have side effects and which side effects are more prevalent. But no doctor knows exactly how any patient is

going to respond to any new pill.

There is an individual human element we can’t account for.

Science and technology don’t tell us what conditions led up to an illness or how it started. This comes from listening and getting a good history.

This history tells American medicine where to look for injuries, but science-based medicine isn’t very good at treating the mental anguish, grief, loss and pain associated with trauma.

Craniosacral therapy is one form of mind/body medicine, and it recognizes that when a person has an accident, the emotional trauma from the accident is often too painful to comprehend, so our body pushes it down to be dealt with later. Often, we don’t let mental pain surface; we instead keep it stored in connective tissue where it can’t do any damage at least in the short term.

Follow-up X-rays and CT scans might show the bones are healed and no further physical problem is found to justify the continuing pain. But after the physical injuries heal, the memory of the emotional trauma might continue to rise to the surface and cause physical pain that persists.

In mind/body medicine, all body parts and body systems are seen as interacting. Health problems can start in the physical body or the mind and cascade to create more and bigger problems.

Acupuncture and craniosacral therapy are looking for blockages in the flow of fluid and energy.

Acupuncture is looking for areas of hot and cold.

Acupuncturists assess for a need to add flow to a cold area and remove flow from a hot area. It’s

about assisting the body to find peace and harmony and enabling a smooth flow of blood, lymphatic fluid and energy through the body.

It’s about letting go of what slows you down and holds you back mentally. It’s about adding energy and strength to be strong and healthy physically.

We have often heard that having a positive attitude seems to make people healthier and less likely to get sick. We may soon have scientific proof on how this works.

Bill Moyers wrote an excellent book called, “Healing and the Mind,” which looks at the power of the mind as it relates to health and healing. It’s a series of interviews, questions and answers from some of the best scientists in the country. It’s easy to read and investigates how the mind can affect the immune system and how this area is generating a new field of study called psychoneuroimmunology.

It could be easily argued that the power of the mind is as important as many drugs if not more. The mind can certainly help drugs work better if patients believe in them.

If you want to practice your own mind/body medicine and the art of healing, it’s easy to do. Start simple.

When you wake up in the morning, say, “I’m awake, I’m alive, and it’s going to be a great day.”

Tell yourself, “You are beautiful, you are smart and you can do this.”

Keep a journal for one month and see if you notice a difference in how you perceive the world.

Brenda Zarth is a registered nurse who lives in Stoughton.

She can be contacted at Brendazarth@gmail.com.

Sullivan has “dedication and ability” for school board Francis Sullivan is well prepared for an elected seat on the Stoughton Area School District Board.

He has served in that role for the community since fall 2017, when he was chosen to fill a vacancy, and he served a term on the board from 2013 to 2015. He has experience on the finance, policy and communications committees. Now he is running for a term that ends April 2019. Like other board members, he is community oriented, a mentor for students and a supporting voice for

Stoughton schools.

By electing Frank on April 3, we vote to continue a legacy of trusted oversight of public education investment, build upon our educational achievements, support 21st-century learning innovations and advance the Stoughton area’s future.

As an assistant attorney general in the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Frank has a solid background in law and public service that makes him an outstanding candidate. He is careful to consider

a range of opinions while he deliberates over important challenges.

In responding to questions by members of the public, Frank is valued as a trusted source for his experience and insights.

Frank demonstrates the fundamental qualities we seek in board members — dedication and ability.

It is my pleasure to endorse Francis Sullivan for Stoughton Area School Board on April 3.

Joyce Tikalsky City of Stoughton

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District mulls land sale 48-acre natural site donated in 2013 SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Design rules in works for Main St. Commission weighs flexibility, cost vs. enforcement ability AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

City committees are looking into setting firm rules for the appearance of buildings within the Main Street Commercial Historic District, rather than the loose guidelines that have existed.

Much of the discussion about the Main Street Commercial Historic District has been between the Landmarks Commission and Common Council.

But now that the conversation has turned to allowing building demolition, the Planning Commission has been tasked with crafting an ordinance about how the resulting buildings should look. It also is considering the possibility of future improvements to existing buildings.

It will discuss a proposed ordinance at its March 12 meeting in the Public Safety Building, 321 S. Fourth St. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.

Part of the ordinance being considered is the Historic Downtown Stoughton Design Guidelines document, which sets a standard for how buildings within the district should appear.

Because the document is not used as a requirement

Also on the agenda • Request by Scott Skavlen, SDS Builders, for General Development Plan amendment approval to construct a deck addition for an existing deck conversion to a screen porch at 815 Berry St. • Request by Linda Baxter Page, Aro Eberle Architects, for design approval to replace the second story windows at the Chorus Public House, 154 W. Main St. • Request by the City of Stoughton for a conditional use permit to allow a composting operation at 1101 Collins Road. for local landmark properties, the buildings have not had to adhere to the recommendations. Requests for structural changes had been proposed to the commission for consideration, and the changes to the design ordinance would require compliance by replacing language like “should,” “can” and “consider.”

A proposal from city planning staff said this should be more firm and enforceable.

“It is our belief that this document was produced as a guideline tool, not as a regulatory document,” the proposal stated. “We need to consider the implications of codifying this document and making the permissive language mandatory versus having it be available as a guide.”

The commission would serve as a check to ensure the buildings would comply

with these outlines.

“A p p l i c a t i o n s w h i c h involve modification to the physical configuration of a locally recognized property are subject to project review by the zoning administrator, the landmarks commission and the plan commission,” t h e ex i s t i n g o r d i n a n c e states.

The Historic Downtown Stoughton Design Guidelines document considers building characteristics such as height, roof forms, awnings, vertical and horizontal rhythms, exterior colors and materials such as masonry, siding and glazing.

The conversation continues this month because the commission did not feel ready to move forward with the draft ordinance after the last meeting.

“But how long are we going to hold on this?” commissioner Mike

Engelberger asked at the Feb. 12 meeting.

Matt Hanna agreed he wasn’t ready to move forward with the proposal.

One reason was the cost of accommodating modifications.

“We need to take care of downtown but also be considerate of business owners,” he said. “We don’t want to make it difficult to maintain and preserve (these buildings.)”

It might seem easy enough to require new buildings to adhere to the historic design guidelines, but the commission discussed some factors that make their decision a tricky one.

Of the 66 properties within the district, 18 are not contributing. This means they are part of the district because of their location but do not individually have historical significance. City attorney Matt Dregne asked the commission whether the ordinance should also apply to those, as well. “ I t ’s r e a l l y n o b o d y ’s fault why we got to where we are now, but moving forward we need to have some form of guidelines,” he said. “I don’t think we need to throw a blanket over everything, because I think that opens a whole lot of issues.”

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structures, use of alleys for access and on-street or other off-site parking. The The design theme for the downtown design theme varies by location. area is based on its historical, pedestrian-oriented development pattern The boundaries that incorporates retail, residential The Main Street Historic District, and institutional uses. as established by the Stoughton LandBuilding orientation and charac- marks Commission, extends along ter includes minimum setbacks at Main Street from the Yahara River to the edge of the sidewalk, multi-story Fifth Street.

Overall design theme

Designated buildings The Landmarks Commission is charged with recommending historic designation on landmarks, landmark sites, and historic districts within the city to the city council, as fully described in chapter 38 article II of the Municipal Code.

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Businesses and other buildings along Main Street within the historic district hadn’t been forced to follow the design guidelines, which has resulted in a wide variety of different colors and styles of buildings. The Planning Commission will discuss a draft ordinance that would enforce design guidelines at the meeting next Monday.

After several years of figuring out how to use a donated parcel of wetland for nature education, the Stoughton Area School District is considering an offer to buy the property.

In December 2013, Sandy Quale donated 48 acres of land on Dickson Drive, off County Hwy. N to the school district for possible use, but district officials have struggled since to find anything cost-effective.

The school board will now explore a recent $50,000 offer for the land, with a goal to make a decision before the fiscal school year ends June 30. “(We’re) kind of coming to terms with the fact we might not be the right entity to own this property,” district director of curriculum Judy Singletary said at Monday night’s board meeting. “It’s a landlocked property. To use it for classrooms of children would require development of roads, a facility there and some development of the land, because its very wet.

It makes it difficult for what we thought we might use it for five years ago” In 2014, the district formed a five-year “48 Acre Study Team” to look into potential use and development, and the following year, the land was designated as a school forest. DNR

forester Steven Holiday participated in several site visits with the district study team and conducted an analysis of the land.

When the land was designated as a wetland, it “significantly limited” the district’s options for use of the land, according to a handout provided to board members. To do anything to the land, SASD must apply for a $800 permit to disrupt a wetland with no guarantee of approval.

According to the district, Steve and Julie Dixon, who live adjacent to the parcel, proposed purchasing the land from the district for $50,000. Julie Dixon spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting to “clear up any misconceptions” that the couple wanted to turn the parcel into farmland.

“That’s the farthest thing from our minds,” she said, recalling a letter she wrote the board three years ago, urging preservation of the land. “Our main intent is to keep it exactly the way it is.

Maintaining it.”

District superintendent Tim Onsager told the board he’d like some direction from them on the offer before the end of June, when Singletary – the point person on the project – will be retiring.

“She is the expert on this,” he said.

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Jeanne Julseth performance

Dr. Patrick Anderson, a chiropractic orthopedist, will speak about the therapeutic benefits of chiropractic for treating MS symptoms.

In observance of MS Awareness Week, guests are invited to join the group.

Registration is required and can be done by calling Hollee at 873-8585.

Visit the Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge for “An Evening with Jeanne Julseth – Creating Music For You” at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the lodge, 317 S. Page St. The program includes music that stretches from the Fjords of Norway to African drumming. Participants are encouraged to sing along and enjoy Plastic surgery class the sense of community with the other Learn more about the benefits of attendees. plastic surgery at a lecture hosted at For information, email Darlene Arne- Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., at 6 son at arnesonfamily5@gmail.com or p.m. Tuesday, March 13. call 873-7209.

Dr. Jeffrey Larson, Stoughton Hospital plastic, reconstructive and hand Kiwanis pancake breakfast surgeon, will talk about how plastic Stoughton Kiwanis Club will host surgery is more than cosmetic and nontheir 18th annual pancake breakfast surgical procedures. He’ll discuss the from 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, reconstructive benefits due to cancer, in the Stoughton High School Cafetori- traumatic injuries and birth defects, as um, 600 Lincoln Ave. well as hand surgery for carpal tunnel Attendees can enjoy eggs, sausage, syndrome, trigger finger and tendon strawberries, applesauce and all-you- injuries. can-eat pancakes.

To register, visit stoughtonhospital.

The Trinity Irish Dancers will per- com and click on “classes and events.” form at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

For information, call 873-2356.

The breakfast is the main fundraiser for the club. Admission is $7, $4 for ROHS kids 6-12, or $20 for the entire family.

R Olde House Society (ROHS) For information, visit stoughtonki- will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. on wanis.com or call 877-1055.

Thursday, March 15, at the Stoughton Support group guest speaker Historical Society Museum, 324 S. Page St. The multiple sclerosis support group After the presentation and tour, the will have a guest speaker at the next group will adjourn to Cully’s for socialmeeting, 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March ization. Attendees are asked to bring a 13. light snack to share and can purchase

Baha’i Faith

For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.

Bible Baptist Church

2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship

Christ Lutheran Church

700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday worship times: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m. family express worship, 9:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Christ the King Community Church

401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org • Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

Christian Assembly Church

1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton • 873-9106 Saturday: 6 p.m. worship; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary

Cooksville Lutheran Church

11927 W. Church St., Evansville 882-4408 Pastor Karla Brekke Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School

Covenant Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covluth@chorus.net • covluth.org Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Worship Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. School

Ezra Church

515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

First Lutheran Church

310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship

Fulton Church

9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Coffee Fellowship: 9 a.m.

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m.

AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.

LakeView Church

2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 • lakevc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship

drinks at Cully’s.

The ROHS is a group of people preserving Stoughton’s treasures, one house at a time.

For information, contact rohstoughton@gmail.com.

St. Patrick’s Day party Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a lunch and party at the senior center starting at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 16.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and will include corned beef, cabbage, carrots, red potatoes, rye roll and chocolate mint brownies.

Traditional-based Irish band Killarney Blarney will perform jigs, reels, polkas and waltzes highlighting Irish culture from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Registration is required. For information, call 873-8585.

Starter plants Learn how to grow starter plants from master gardener Lynn Jacobson at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at Skaalen Retirement Services, 400 N. Morris St. The class, offered through Stoughton Hospital, will teach how to grow starter plants, such as avocados, melons, lemons and tangerines.

Register to participate and for an opportunity to win a local greenhouse gift certificate.

To register, visit stoughtonhospital. com and click on “classes and events.”

For information, call 873-2356.

Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion

616 Albion Rd., Edgerton 561-7450 • albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10 Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath

Stoughton Baptist Church

Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Service

St. Ann Catholic Church

323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-6448 • 873-7633 Weekday Mass: Nazareth House and St. Ann’s Church Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist of Stoughton 525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton stoughtonmethodist.org Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship

Calendar of events‌

‌Thursday, March 8‌

• 7 p.m., SHS presents “You Can’t Take It With You” (tickets $8, $5 seniors and students), SHS performing arts center, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600‌ • 7 p.m., Jeanne Julseth performance, Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209‌

‌Friday, March 9‌

• 9:30 a.m., Morning storytime (ages 0-5), library, 8736281‌ • 9:30 a.m., Coffee with the Mayor, senior center, 8738585‌ • 10:30 a.m., Morning storytime (ages 0-5), library, 873-6281‌ • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Youth Art Month event: Gram-worthy wall art (teens in grades 6 and up), library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., SHS presents “You Can’t Take It With You” (tickets $8, $5 seniors and students), SHS performing arts center, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600‌

‌Saturday, March 10‌

• 7:30-11 a.m., Kiwanis pancake breakfast ($20 family, $7 adults, $4 youth, kids 5 and under free), SHS cafetorium, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-1055‌ • 10 a.m., Writing Series: The Query Letter (teens ages 14 and up), library, 873-6281‌ • 10 a.m., 110th birthday celebration, library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., SHS presents “You Can’t Take It With You” (tickets $8, $5 seniors and students), SHS performing arts center, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600‌

‌Sunday, March 11‌

• 2 p.m., Children’s Painting Series: The Big Traffic Jam (ages 5-8, registration required), library, 873-6281‌

‌Tuesday, March 13‌

• 1 p.m., Inner peace class, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 6-7 p.m., Plastic surgery class (registration requested), Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-2356‌ • 6:30 p.m., Evening storytime (ages 0-6), library, 8736281‌ • 6:30-8 p.m., Hungry for Change nutrition course (registration and study guide required), Terra Simpla Retreat Center, 845 State Road 138, permaculture. terrasimpla.com‌

‌Wednesday, March 14‌ • 3 p.m. Technology class: Phones and tablets, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 3:30 p.m., Improv club, library (teens grades 6 and up), 873-8585‌ ‌Thursday, March 15‌

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., AARP driver safety class ($15, $20 non AARP members), senior center, 873-8585‌ • 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org‌ • 7 p.m., ROHS meeting, Stoughton Historical Society Museum, 324 S. Page St., rohstoughton@gmail.com‌ • 7:30 p.m., Stoughton Village Players present “Sylvia” (tickets $13), Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E. Main St., stoughtonvillageplayers.org‌

‌Friday, March 16‌ • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Day celebration and lunch, senior center, 873-8585‌ 1 p.m., Classic movie Friday: “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” senior center, 873-8585‌ • 7:30 p.m., Stoughton Village Players present “Sylvia” (tickets $13), Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E. Main St., stoughtonvillageplayers.org‌

Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church

2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study

Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 628-6500

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Believing Is Seeing “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities –his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”

– Romans 1:20 NIV

Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585

We all know the old saying “seeing is believing,” which makes perfect sense, since it is hard to doubt something that is right in front of you. But the equation of seeing and believing works both ways. That is, we often believe only because we have directed our eyes, or our mental gaze, in the direction of something. Many of us believe in God because we have seen His work in our lives or have experienced him in a way that is hard to doubt. Many view the natural world around them as the handiwork of God and this strengthens their faith. The eleventh chapter of Hebrews gives a working definition of faith as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Those who believe without seeing are sometimes commended for their faith, but sometimes, in the effort to strengthen our faith, we really need to look harder. If you aren’t looking for God in the world then you probably won’t see Him there, whereas if you make a determined effort to see God, both in the guise of your fellow human beings, and in the natural world all around you, you are sure to see Him everywhere.

– Christopher Simon

Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585

Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928

Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585

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Work continues Mayoral candidates go head at veterans park Spring election 2018

to head in March 15 debate JIM FEROLIE Hub editor

Both candidates for Stoughton mayor are set to take part in an election debate next week.

The Stoughton Courier Hub and Stoughton Area Chamber of Commerce are jointly coordinating a mayoral forum, which will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at the Stoughton EMS building, 516 S. Fourth St. It will be televised by the city’s community-access channel, WSTO-TV, and rebroadcast several times before the election.

It will also be available on the WSTO website after the event.

On April 3, District 1 Ald. Tim Swadley is facing former alder Bob McGeever for a four-year term to the full-time position.

The city’s last mayoral election, in 2014, had a contested race, but only incumbent Donna Olson’s name on the ballot, as

Dennis Kittleson ran an unsuccessful write-in campaign. Olson defeated Jim Griffin – who had been appointed after Helen Johnson’s retirement – in the 2010 McGeever general election and two others in the primary. Olson announced her retirement last summer.

Swadley Swadley, 55, joined the council in 2011 after six years on the Stoughton Area School board. He has often pushed for better communication and collaboration with SASD, which has struggled financially in recent years.

McGeever, 64, is retired and represented District 3 from 1984-99 and then was on the Plan Commission for several more years. He told the Hub he’s running

If You Go What: Stoughton mayoral forum When: 6 p.m. Thursday, March 15 Where: Stoughton EMS building, 516 S. Fourth St. Info: Call (608) 845-9559 or email stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com because he sees the city going through an important transition with budgetary challenges and confusion over the direction of the riverfront redevelopment project.

Seven candidates for alder have also been invited to introduce themselves at the beginning of the forum.

The race in District 2 pits Franklin James against Phil Caravello, who live a block apart on East Main Street. The District 3 race is incumbent Regina Hirsch against Dorann Bradford.

District 4 has former school board member Nicole Wiessinger against Dennis Pince. Running unopposed in District 1 is incumbent Sid Boersma. All but Boersma have confirmed their attendance.

All questions will be directed to the mayoral candidates.

Hub editor Jim Ferolie will moderate the discussion, which will be based off questions devised by Hub staff. The format will be a standard one, with two minutes allowed per answer and one minute of optional rebuttal time.

The public will be allowed to submit questions after the initial round of questions. These questions will be asked as time allows.

Refreshments will be provided by the chamber, and the event is planned for 90 minutes.

Email Hub editor Jim Ferolie at stoughtoneditor@ wcinet.com.​

On the Web

Pillars, sign, directory to be added in coming weeks

Find out more about the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park at

facebook.com/SAVMP2015

SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Raise The Flag

The Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated last fall, but work and fundraising continue for the site.

S eve r a l p r o j e c t s a r e slated for completion, including a new road sign facing Highway B, two decorative pillars at the parking lot entrance, and a directory to be placed near the archway. It will allow people to find the location of a specific veteran among the 40 walls, steering committee member Bud Erickson told the Hub in an email.

Workers will also install 25 new pavers, and 80 m o r e ve t e r a n s ’ n a m e s will be added to the black granite walls.

Erickson said pavers ordered by April 1 can be placed by Syttende Mai, May 17.

The committee is considering increased lighting and security cameras, as well as an underground sprinkler system for the entire park.

The annual motorcycle run, under the direction of Rick Gullickson and Dan Gallagher, is set for June 9.

R eg i s t r a t i o n w i l l b e at Stoughton American Legion Post 59, with stops planned for the Orfordville VFW Post, the Shopiere Tap and the VFW Post at Fort Atkinson.

The entourage will then assemble at the Stoughton Bowling Alley for a police-escorted parade downtown to the Stoughton VFW at 4:30 p.m.

Thrivent Financial is now accepting orders for the Raise The Flag program.

For $50, volunteers from community groups will place a flag on peoples’ lawns on national holidays: Flag Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot’s Day and Veterans Day. For more information, call Tammy Niedfeldt at 873-0550.

Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Plastic Surgery:

It Offers More Than You Think

SVP explores marriage and dogs with new show ‘Sylvia’ Have you ever looked at a dog’s expressive eyes, head tilt, or body language and wondered what was going on in their head?

The Stoughton Village Players latest production, “Sylvia,” explores that question, as the cast performs a back-and-forth conversation between a middle-aged man and his dog.

Greg (Bryan Royston) rescues a stray dog (Nicole Hale) and finds his stagnant career and life suddenly have a purpose.

The play will run at 7:30 p.m.

March 15-17 and 22-24, at the SVP theater, 255 E. Main St. The newfound intimacy between Greg and Sylvia, the dog, is straining Greg’s marriage to Kate (Sheri Meland), who is finding exciting opportunities in her career now that she is an empty nester.

The adult comedy has some fun

If You Go What: Stoughton Village Players present “Sylvia” When: 7:30 p.m. March 15-17, 22-24 Where: Stoughton Village Players theater, 255 E. Main St. Tickets: $13 Info: stoughtonvillageplayers.org with gender identification and the self-help book trend through other interactions. A marriage counselor (Tracy Markle) brings some questionable tactics into play as therapy spirals out of control.

A know-it- all at the dog park (Tim Markle) thinks he has the answer for

everything Greg is struggling with in his marriage and his relationship to Sylvia. Kate’s good friend and socialite Phyllis (Angy Gagliano) thinks that the proper place for all dogs and children is away from adults. She is appalled at Greg’s over-the-top devotion to Sylvia.

Sam White, who directed last spring’s “Working — the Musical” performance, returns to direct the several SVP veteran actors that make up this new performance.

The set, designed by Katy Freye and built by Jeff Horton, reflects the magical feel of the story.

All tickets are $13 and are available at stoughtonvillageplayers.org and at McGlynn Pharmacy.

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Tuesday, March 13th at 6 p.m.

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Sylvia’s master, Greg, gets questionable advice from an obnoxious dog owner at the park. Left to right, Bryan Royston, Nicole Hale and Tim Markle.

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Player of the week

Wrestling

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Courier Hub For more sports coverage, visit: ConnectStoughton.com

From Feb. 27-March 6

Name: Braeden Whitehead Grade: Sophomore Sport: Wrestling Highlights: Whitehead finished with three pins (18 points) in the team state tournament to help Stoughton win its first title since 1988 Honorable mentions: Adam Hobson and Max Fernholz (boys bb) both hit game-winning shots to help lead Stoughton to a D2 regional title. Hobson scored with seconds remaining to beat Monroe in the semifinal, and Fernholz hit a buzzer-beater to beat DeForest in the final Luke Mechler (wrestling) went 3-0 in the team state tournament, including two wins against state qualifiers, to help Stoughton win its first title since 1988 Cade Spilde (wrestling) knocked off two state qualifiers to clinch a dual win against Kaukauna in the state semifinals and to put the Vikings up six with one match left against Holmen Emma Kissling (girls bb) finished with 13 points in a loss to Monroe in a D2 sectional semifinal

Girls basketball

Vikings’ season closes in sectionals No. 3-ranked Monroe takes sectional title again ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton girls basketball team’s season ended in the WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal for the second straight season.

Thursday’s 64-45 loss to thirdranked Monroe at Middleton High School was yet another year where the winner would be favored to make state.

The second-seeded Vikings (20-5 overall) have three straight seasons with 20 or more wins and won their third straight regional championship, but the past two years, Monroe was the team that advanced to state out of the sectional after beating Stoughton. Stoughton won in 2016 and finished as state runner-up.

“We knew we had a tall task tonight. They are a very good team,” coach Brad Pickett said. “You get to this point, you are probably playing someone pretty good no matter what sectional you are in. The last

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Photo by Anthony Iozzo

Senior Gavin Miller celebrates his pin over Kaukauna junior Isaac Pynenberg with teammates Friday in the D1 team state semifinals. Miller finished 3-0 for the tournament and defeated a state qualifier in the finals.

Golden through the gauntlet

Stoughton gets past four-time defending champ Kaukauna, Holmen to win title ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

The wait is over.

No. 3 Stoughton wrestling (241 overall) defeated No. 1 Holmen 31-29 in the final Saturday afternoon inside the UW Fieldhouse to win its first team state title since 1988, the eighth overall in school history.

The Vikings also earned revenge against four-time defending champion Kaukauna, the team that beat Stoughton in the finals in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Stoughton won 34-30 Friday night to make its fourth-straight championship appearance in its fifth-straight team state appearStoughton wins eighth ance.

“It means everything in the team championship world,” senior Gavin Miller said. in school history “It is probably one of the best feelings I have ever felt … All Pages 12-14 the hard work finally paid off.”

This year’s road to the final was more difficult than in years past because of the tournament being reseeded. Fifth-ranked business with a 47-13 win.

Marshfield was the first chalSenior Aodan Marshall said lenge, and Stoughton took care of

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If you go What: Stoughton Wrestling banquet When: 6 p.m. Monday, March 12 Where: Stoughton High School Cafetorium Info: All wrestling fans and community members are welcome. Guest speaker is Chris Brown, Stoughton alumnus

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Boys basketball

Buzzer beater brings regional title back to Stoughton Winning shot in semifinal comes with :02 left in OT ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

It took not one but two game-winning shots for the Stoughton High School boys basketball team to win a WIAA Division 2 regional title.

Senior guard Max Fernholz drilled a 3-pointer at the buzzer Saturday in the regional final against No. 3-seeded DeForest, leading the No. 2-seeded Vikings to a 56-53 win. On Friday in the regional semifinal, sophomore forward Adam Hobson came through with a putback with two seconds left in overtime as Stoughton defeated No. 7 Monroe 47-45.

It was the Vikings’ first regional title since 2013. They won Badger South Conference titles from 2014-17.

“It is a great achievement for this group of seniors and the whole team to be able to do Photo by Jeremy Jones something that hasn’t been done in a few years, despite all the success we have had,” coach Sophomore Adam Hobson reacts in front of the Stoughton student section after hitting the game-winning shot Friday evening against Monroe. The host Vikings won the WIAA Division 2 Turn to Regionals/Page 9 regional semifinal game 47-45 in overtime.

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Continued from page 8 Nolan Weber said.

Stoughton (16-8 overall) trailed at halftime in both games and had to battle fatigue. Seniors Brady Schipper, Tommy McClain, Aidan McGee, Max Fernholz and sophomore Adam Hobson all logged a lot of minutes after halftime in both games.

“I think it shows we have an experienced team,” Weber said. “We have a very mature team this year. We have struggled in these situations, many times with a lead, but this time we came through. It shows great senior leadership.”

In the 56-53 regional final victory over DeForest, Stoughton grabbed a 50-41 lead in the second half, but the Norskies battled back.

DeForest tied the game at 53 by hitting a 3-pointer with 25 seconds remaining, but instead of calling a timeout, Weber decided to let the Vikings run a play.

Fernholz got what Weber called a “somewhat clean” look at the basket from the 3-point line, and he drilled the shot as time expired.

“As coaches, we were not too worried about things because we know we have kids on the floor that can make positive plays,” Weber said. “But I don’t think we make those plays to win if we didn’t have a similar experience the day before.”

Fernholz, who had 18 points, started the second half with a 3-pointer to tie the game at 26.

Photos by Jeremy Jones

Senior Aidan McGee (5) and junior Drew Anderson (21) battle Monroe’s Hunter Ward for a rebound in the second half.

DeForest built its biggest lead at the start of the game, running out to a 16-5 advantage.

McClain was on the bench with foul trouble for much of the first half, but Weber said junior center Trenten Conklin and sophomore center Jack Nelson filled in and helped Stoughton defensively.

Schipper also had a big game, collecting 22 points and four rebounds. Weber said there were stretches in the game where Schipper took over and did just about everything to help the Vikings get past DeForest.

Aidan McGee added eight points, and McClain and Hobson finished with six and five rebounds, respectively.

Junior forward Austin Westra led DeForest with 21 points.

Stoughton 47, Monroe 45 (OT) Stoughton knocked off the Cheesemakers 47-45 in overtime Friday in the regional semifinal.

Monroe senior guard Hunter Ward hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 45 with 11 seconds to go, but Hobson’s putback after a missed shot gave the Vikings a 47-45 lead.

Hobson hasn’t been 100 percent, as he is dealing with an ankle injury, but Weber said it made the team feel good to have him score.

Fernholz gave Stoughton a 43-42 lead in overtime with a 3-pointer, and he added two free throws before Ward’s 3-pointer.

Schipper led Stoughton with 15 points. Fernholz added 10, and McClain and senior guard Tyler

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Stoughton faces MG for third time

Regionals: Vikings win first regional title since 2013

Stoughton 56, DeForest 53

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Stoughton boys basketball will take on No. 1-seeded and fourth-ranked Monona Grove for the third time this season Thursday in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal.

The game starts at 7 p.m. at Sun Prairie High School.

The teams split in the regular season. Stoughton won 82-70 on Jan. 12, and the Silver Eagles won 67-61 on Feb. 22, which gave Monona Grove the outright Badger South Conference title.

Weber said he believes the teams are even, and the Vikings (16-8) are the lone team to defeat the Silver Eagles (23-1) this season.

He said there will be minor changes in strategy, that the key will be how prepared Stoughton is for the changes Monona Grove is going to make.

“Whoever is tougher and whoever takes care of their business and plays their brand of basketball the best is probably going to be the team that comes out on top,” Weber said.

The winner will take on the winner of No. 2 Westosha Central (18-4) and No. 4 Elkhorn (17-7) at 1 p.m. Saturday in the D2 sectional final at Oregon High School.

What’s next No. 2 Stoughton takes on No. 1 Monona Grove at 7 p.m. Thursday in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal at Sun Prairie High School.

The winner move on to the sectional final at 1 p.m. Saturday to take on the winner of No. 2 Westosha Central and No. 4 Elkhorn at Oregon High School.

Anderson collected eight and seven points, respectively.

Senior guard Brayden Max Fernholz hits a 3-pointer to give Stoughton a 43-42 Zettle led Monroe with 15 lead over Monroe in overtime. He also hit the game-winning points. Ward added 11.

3-pointer at the buzzer against DeForest in the regional final.

Sectionals: Stoughton finishes 20-5 overall, its third straight 20-win season Continued from page 8 two years, we have run into these guys, and we were right there.

“We’ll learn from this and hopefully keep getting better for next year.”

S t o u g h t o n n eve r l e d Thursday, but the Vikings were within five points with just over three minutes left and were within four earlier in the second half.

They had trailed 40-30 with 10 minutes, 49 seconds to go when senior guard Paige Halverson drained a 3-pointer from the corner and junior guard Emma Kissling, who had a teamhigh 13 points, added a bank shot inside to make it 40-35.

Monroe junior guard Sydney Hilliard, who led Monroe with 29 points, knocked down two free throws, but Halverson countered with a 3-pointer from the wing to make it 42-38.

Hilliard and freshman forward Megan Benzschawel built the Cheesemakers’ lead back to 48-38, but the Vikings once again clawed back.

Senior guard Cassidy Bach was fouled driving to the basket and hit two free throws, and she later hit a 3-pointer from the wing after a pass by Halverson.

That made it 48-43 Monroe with 3:23 to go.

Bach and Halverson were the lone seniors this season,

Seniors Paige Halverson (left) and Cassidy Bach (back) and junior Peighton Trieloff (22) battle for a loose ball Thursday against Monroe in a D2 sectional semifinal.

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Junior Alex Ashworth (left) and junior Kyianna Baker (middle) console senior Cassidy Bach during the second-seeded Stoughton Vikings’ 64-45 loss Thursday to top-seeded Monroe in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal at Middleton High School. Junior Ashley Nelson (right) watches the final seconds tick away. and they both made impacts all season. Bach had 12 points Thursday, and Halverson finished with 10.

“It is crazy how as a senior you don’t want it to end,” Pickett said. “They obviously left everything on the floor. They were great for this program, and they weren’t going to go down without a fight. That is why we love them, and we are definitely going to miss them.”

The final three minutes brought a little bit of chaos.

After an offensive rebound

by Megan Benzschawel, Hilliard scored, was fouled and added a free throw to make it 51-43.

Stoughton went into foul mode to keep the game alive, and Monroe built its lead to 57-43. But after another foul, some words were exchanged between the Vikings’ bench and the referee, leading to two

straight technical fouls.

Junior guard Peighton Trieloff, who added nine points, scored inside with seconds remaining.

“We needed to make stops,” Pickett said. “They are a good free-throw shooting team. If you have to try and fight from behind to catch them, they can put multiple kids at the line that can knock free throws down.”

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jumped out to a 7-0 lead early.

Kissling put the Vikings on the board with a 3-pointer from the wing, after junior guard Kyianna Baker collected an offensive rebound that started a 7-3 run.

Trieloff then earned a steal and a layup, and an offensive rebound by junior forward Ashley Nelson led to another Trieloff bucket to cut the deficit to 10-7.

Despite having no six-footers and Monroe having three skilled six-footers rotating in, the Vikings improved on the boards.

They had struggled in the two regular-season meetings with the Cheesemakers.

“They outrebounded us

big time in the first two games, and if you give good teams second chances, they are going to take advantage of it,” Pickett said. “For the most part tonight, I thought we did a great job rebounding.”

Bach later drove to the basket twice for a difficult layups in traffic, but senior forward Sydney Mathiason drained back-to-back 3-pointers and added two free throws as Monroe built its lead to 19-11.

Bach and Halverson added 3-pointers for the Vikings, and Kissling scored on a putback, but Monroe went into halftime up 29-21.

Megan Benzschawel and her sister Emily each had 11 points for Monroe.

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State qualifiers for the Stoughton boys swimming team were: Conner Clark (100 butterfly), Chase Millam (200 freestyle), Chase Millam, Hayden Hammond, Ian Bormett, Conner Clark (400 free relay), Alternate: Jacob Turner.

The Stoughton High School girls basketball team won its third straight regional championship on Feb. 24 with a 57-40 win over Reedsburg. The Vikings’ season ended in the sectional semifinal to Monroe, but they finished with at least 20 wins for the third straight year.

Stoughton wrestling defeated Holmen 31-29 Saturday inside the UW Field House to win the WIAA Division 1 team state title for the first time since 1988. The Vikings, which took runner-up the previous three seasons, also defeated four-time defending champion Kaukauna 34-30 in the semifinals Friday. It was the eighth team championship in school history and the first under co-head coaches Dan Spilde and Bob Empey.

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Stoughton wrestling sent seven individuals to the WIAA Division 1 state wrestling meet from Feb. 22-24 at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Junior Hunter Lewis (front center) won the 49th title in school history.

Sophomore Braeden Whitehead (back, from left) and senior Tyler Dow finished runner-up. Senior Aodan Marshall (back center) took fifth, and freshman Brooks Empey (back right) finished sixth.

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The last time Stoughton won a team state title was in 1988, when the most points in the individual state tournament determined the champion.

The Vikings were coached by LaVerne Pieper, who was coach for the six previous team titles, and they sent seven members to state. Aric Soderbloom (98), Ron Pieper (126) and Chris Vike (155) all won state titles. Aaron Fellenz (145) was a state runner-up, and Bret Stubblefield (119) took third. Steve Hack (105) was fourth, and Dan Spilde (138), now the co-head coach, took fifth.

Together, they helped Stoughton win the seventh championship in school history with 140 points.

Here is some other notable sporting news from 1988: • Brian Boitano won Olympic gold in men’s ice skating and Bonnie Blair broke a world record in women’s speed skating to also win gold in the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Canada • John Smith and Kenny Monday each won gold in the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea for freestyle wrestling • Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Carl Lewis won Olympic gold medals in the 1988 Summer Games in track and field • The U.S. women’s basketball team won gold in the 1988 summer Olympics • Kirk Gibson hit a walk-off home run in game one of the MLB World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers beat the Oakland Athletics four games to one • Washington defeated Denver 42-10 in Super Bowl XXII • The Edmonton Oilers, led by Wayne Gretzky, swept Boston to win their sixth straight Stanley Cup • The Los Angeles Lakers, led by James Worthy, defeated the Detroit Pistons four games to three in the NBA Finals to repeat as champions

Stoughton wrestling defeated Holmen 31-29 Saturday in the WIAA Division 1 team state finals at the UW Field House. After finishing state runner-up the past three seasons, the Vikings claimed their first team state title since 1988.

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Co-coaches Bob Empey (facing) and Dan Spilde grab the WIAA Division 1 team state championship trophy Saturday. The pair won their first title as coaches.

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Co-coach Dan Spilde and Bev Pieper (left) share a moment after the Vikings won their first team state title since 1988. Bev, the wife of the late Hall of Fame wrestling coach Laverne Pieper, is an active member of the Stoughton wrestling community.

Senior Joe LePine hugs senior Aodan Marshall after the Vikings won the D1 team state championship.

Freshman Brooks Empey battles to keep control in the first period of his 195-pound match Saturday in the D1 team state finals. Empey defeated Holmen senior state qualifier Kyle Burkhardt 8-7.

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Senior Tyler Dow scores a near fall on Holmen junior Kalyn Jahn in the 170-pound match of the WIAA Division 1 team state final. Dow ended up winning the match in a 10-2 major decision, and he finished 3-0 in the tournament while also earning his 200th career win.

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Sophomore Gavin Model (left), junior Hunter Lewis (middle) and senior Tyler Dow celebrate after senior Gavin Model earned a pin Friday in the WIAA Division 1 team state semifinals at the UW Fieldhouse. The Vikings defeated Kaukauna 34-30 and advanced to their fourth straight team state final.

Junior Cade Spilde fights to keep Kaukauna junior Harrison Brooks down in the second period Friday in the WIAA Division 1 team state semifinals. Spilde allowed an escape in the period, but he came back to win 3-2 and clinch the dual for the Vikings, which beat the Galloping Ghosts 34-30.

Freshman Luke Mechler looks to hip throw Marshfield sophomore Spencer Wirthlin Friday in the WIAA Division 1 team state quarterfinals. Mechler won the match by pin in 2 minutes, 25 seconds, and he finished 3-0 for the tournament with two wins against state qualifiers.

Junior Luke Geister-Jones scores a near fall on Marshfield senior Payton Young Friday in the D1 team state quarterfinals.

Geister-Jones won the match 16-11. In his other match in the final, Geister-Jones avoided a pin to clinch the championship for Stoughton.

Stoughton High School alumni cheer from the stands as senior Aodan Marshall scores a takedown over Holmen junior Jesse Fiers in the heavyweight match Saturday in the finals. Marshall won the match 5-2.

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Co-coach Bob Empey (left) and sophomore Braeden Whitehead (right) celebrate with the rest of the Vikings’ bench Saturday after junior Cade Spilde won his match to give Stoughton a six-point lead with one match to go in the finals.

Continued from page 8 he and his teammates believed they were the best team regardless of the path, and they were “super focused” on finally getting the title.

“This was our main goal, and we knew at the beginning of the season, this is what we wanted,” Marshall said. “We knew that this time, we were going to get it done, and we were going to beat Kaukauna and beat whoever was in front of us to get that gold medal.”

A team effort Sophomore Braeden Whitehead and junior Hunter Lewis each finished undefeated and scored a combined 35 points.

Seniors Tyler Dow and Gavin Miller finished their high school careers with undefeated records at team state, as well. Dow had two pins and added a major decision over a state runner-up, and Miller earned a pin against Kaukauna and added a one-point win over a state qualifier from Holmen.

Junior Cade Spilde had to win two matches with the semifinals and finals on the line. He won close decisions against Kaukauna, to clinch the semifinals, and Holmen, to put Stoughton in a position to win the title.

Freshman Luke Mechler was also 3-0, including two wins against state qualifiers. Senior Aodan Marshall won two of three matches, including one against a state qualifier, and freshman Brooks Empey added a win over a state qualifier from Holmen.

Junior Luke Geister-Jones won one match, but he also avoided a pin in the last match against Holmen to clinch the title.

Senior Will Neuenfeld, senior Jacob Gibson, sophomore Gavin Model and freshman Alex Wicks also earned wins. Sophomore Nathan Rein didn’t get a win, but he fought to avoid pins against Holmen and Kaukauna.

Lewis, Whitehead score big

bonus points. Lewis finally rolled up Vetsch at 4 minutes, 24 seconds and Stoughton grabbed the lead for good at 19-16.

Whitehead then started a takedown clinic against sophomore Logan West, and he took a 17-7 lead into the third with six takedowns and a near fall. In the third, Whitehead added a reversal and a takedown, but instead of settling for a technical fall, he kept squeezing West down and secured the pin in 4:54.

“The points we got from Hunter and Braeden were hard for the other teams to get around,” co-coach Dan Spilde said. “They were monsters. … Those guys are crazy good. They work hard, and it is just awesome they work hard together.”

Clutch at the right time Freshman Luke Mechler followed with his third win of the team state tournament to make it 28-16 Vikings. Mechler scored a takedown in both the first and second periods against senior state qualifier Trevor Plomedahl, and he held Plomedahl down for the entire third in a 5-1 decision.

“It means a lot just to get it done for coach Dan and Bob (Empey) both,” Mechler said. “I just needed to go in and get to my leg attack and score a lot of points.”

Holmen cut Stoughton’s lead to 28-25 through 145 pounds, and the Vikings needed a win and a nonpin loss in the final two matches.

Juniors Cade Spilde (152) and Luke Geister-Jones (160) came through.

Cade Spilde, who had also needed a win to clinch Stoughton’s victory over Kaukauna, had the task of handling senior state qualifier Zach Gordon. He earned an escape and a takedown in the second period, but Gordon earned an escape to start the third, cutting Cade Spilde’s lead down to one.

Cade Spilde battled for another takedown, however, and ended up leading 5-3 with under a minute to go. That is where the score remained after he defended Gordon’s takedown attempts for over 30 seconds.

“Yesterday, I had a close match with a guy I beat pretty bad earlier in the year, but I let the pressure get to me a little bit,” Cade Spilde said.

“Today, I just told myself I was just going to have fun and help my team get it done.”

That gave the Vikings a 31-25 lead with one match to go.

Saturday’s final, a 31-29 victory over Holmen (20-1), was the hardest of the three matches for the Vikings. But several individual performances pushed the gold trophy toward Stoughton.

The Vikings trailed Holmen 16-13 with seven matches to go, but junior Hunter Lewis (120 pounds) and sophomore Braeden Whitehead (126) came to wrestle.

Lewis grabbed an 8-0 lead over Geister-Jones clinches title freshman Carter Vetsch with two Geister-Jones took on senior takedowns and a near-fall through two periods, but he wanted more Reed Williams, who took third at

state, knowing he just had to stay off his back. He was nearly turned in the first but fought through it and trailed 4-1.

Despite falling behind 8-2 after two periods, Geister-Jones wasn’t in danger of being pinned. And he stalled his way to an 11-2 major decision loss, clinching the championship.

“It is pretty impressive,” Cade Spilde said. “We have had a lot of really good teams come through Stoughton, and none of them could quite get it done. But we finally had the team to do it.”

Starting strong Stoughton also needed all of its wins early in the match.

Senior Tyler Dow (170) began the finals with a 10-2 major decision over junior Kalyn Jahn, who was a state runner-up like Dow. Dow scored a 2-point near fall in the final minute to secure the bonus point.

Freshman Brooks Empey (195) wrestled up to take on senior state qualifier Kyle Burkhardt, and the two wrestlers exchanged points throughout the match.

Empey defended a reversal in the third period with an 8-6 lead, and even with a stalling penalty, he survived Burkhardt and kept him down for an 8-7 win.

In the first, Empey grabbed a 5-4 lead, but he and Burkhardt had back-to-back-to-back reversals before Empey escaped near the end of the period.

Empey took an 8-4 lead in the second with an escape and a takedown, but another reversal cut that lead to two.

Miller (220) followed that with another close win, defeating senior state qualifier Jack Westcott 5-4.

Miller escaped to go up 4-2, but he allowed a takedown to tie the match. Miller was given an escape to take a 5-4 lead with 30 seconds to go, and he defended Westcott’s takedown attempts to secure the decision.

“I gave everything I had,” Miller said. “I knew he wasn’t going to shoot. I knew he was going to try and throw me. I just kept my hips back and kind of pummeled with him until I got the win.”

Marshall (heavyweight) made it 13-6 Vikings after a 5-2 win over junior state qualifier Jesse Fiers.

Marshall led 3-1 in the third before battling for his second takedown of the match with 12 seconds left.

“It was surreal,” Marshall said.

“I was so nervous for that finals match. I knew I needed to come ready and gave it my all.”

Stoughton wrestling avenged three years of finishing runner-up to Kaukauna Friday in the semifinals with another night of key wins in a 34-30 victory.

Junior Cade Spilde (152) took the mat with a win clinching a spot in the final, but junior Harrison Brooks stood in his way.

He earned an escape and a takedown in the third period and held on for a 3-2 win. Spilde had to hold down Brooks for 12 seconds at the end, and it sent the crowd and bench into a celebration.

The Vikings trailed 21-14 with seven matches left in the semifinals. But junior Hunter Lewis (120 pounds) won a 17-2 technical fall over junior state qualifier John Diener with five takedowns and a couple of near falls.

That made it 21-19.

Then, sophomore Braeden Whitehead (126) jumped out to a 9-2 lead in the second period against senior Mikael Kolosso. But instead of only going for a major decision, Whitehead was able to turn Kolosso and pin him in 2:26 to make it 25-21.

Freshman Luke Mechler (132) followed with a huge 8-4 decision over junior state qualifier Brandon Micksch to make it 28-21. Mechler and Micksch were tied 3-3 after the first period, but Mechler added an escape and a takedown in the second.

Mechler not only defended a 6-4 lead for over a minute in the third but scored his own takedown with 15 seconds left to clinch the match.

Sophomore Gavin Model (138) added a 7-1 win over senior Jake Schramm with a couple of takedowns, and Stoughton led 31-21.

Senior Tyler Dow (170) won a 17-1 technical fall over junior Conner Lamers to start the match, and senior Will Neuenfeld (182) added a 5-0 win over sophomore Brodie Schiedermayer.

Senior Gavin Miller (220) pinned junior Isaac Pynenberg in 1:46 to make it 14-4 early.

Stoughton 47, Marshfield 13 Stoughton began Friday with a 47-13 win over Marshfield in the D1 state quarterfinal.

Mechler (132) clinched the match with a pin over sophomore Spencer Wirthlin in 2:25.

Model (138) added a 7-6 win over junior Caden Pearce with an escape in the final second, and sophomore Jacob Gibson followed with a pin over sophomore Brayden Richardson in 2:56.

The Vikings jumped out to a 10-0 lead.

Junior Luke Geister-Jones (160) began the match with a 16-11 win over senior Payton Young, and Dow (170) followed with an 11-3 major decision over junior Bentley Schwanebeck-Ostermann. Neuenfeld (182) then won 6-3 over senior Isaac Slark.

Miller (220) and Marshall (heavyweight) added wins. Miller defeated senior Alex Brost 7-2, and Marshall defeated senior Connor Berry 3-1.

Freshman Alex Wicks (106) had three takedowns in a 10-2 major decision over freshman Riley Wilcott, and Lewis (120) pinned junior Caden Dennee in 1:15. Whitehead (126) also won by pinfall, beating junior state qualifier Tanner Kanable in 2:52.

Dow reaches 200 career wins Senior Tyler Dow won his 200th career match in the WIAA Division 1 team state quarterfinals, and he ends his Stoughton High School career 202-23.

Dow joins graduate Collin Kraus (207-17) as the only other member of the 200-win club for the Vikings. Kraus and Dow were high school teammates in 2015 and 2016.

Dow is planning to wrestle at Wisconsin in college, joining SHS 2017 graduate Garrett Model.

Team state results State final: Stoughton 31, Holmen 29 Results: 170, Dow, S, over Jahn, H, 10-2 maj. dec.; 182, Lahr, H, over Neuenfeld, S, pin 1:05; 195, Empey, S, Burkhardt, H, 8-7; 220, Miller, S, over Westcott, H, 5-4; HW, Marshall, S, over Fiers, H, 5-2; 106, Pellowski, H, over Wicks, S, pin 1:27; 113, Klonecki, H, over Rein, S, 10-2 maj. dec.; 120, Lewis, S, over Vetsch, H, pin 4:35; 126, Whitehead, S, over West, H, pin 4:55; 132, Mechler, S, over Plomedahl, H, 5-1; 138, Schultz, H, over Model, S, pin 3:29; 145, McCutchen, H, over L. Spilde, S, 3-2; C. Spilde, S, over Gordon, H, 5-3; 160, Williams, H, over Geister-Jones, S, 11-2 maj. dec.

State semifinal: Stoughton 34, Kaukauna 30 Results: 170, Dow, S, over Lamers, K, 17-1 tech. fall; 182, Neuenfeld, S, over Schiedermayer, K, 5-0; 195, Alsteen, K, over Empey, S, 15-5 maj. dec.; 220, Miller, S, over Pynenberg, K, pin 1:47; HW, Kluever, K, over Marshall, S, pin 1:33; 106, Verhagen, K, over Wicks, S, pin 0:55; 113, Campshure, K, over Rein, S, 17-2 tech. fall; 120, Lewis, S, over Diener, K, 17-2 tech. fall; 126, Whitehead, S, over Kolosso, K, pin 2:26; 132, Mechler, S, over Micksch, K, 8-4; 138, Model, S, over Jacob Schramm, K, 7-1; 145, Hofmann, K, over Suddeth, S, 6-3; 152, C. Spilde, S, over Brooks, K, 3-2; 160, Lee, K, over Valdez, S, pin 0:37 State quarterfinal: Stoughton 47, Marshfield 13 Results: 160, Geister-Jones, S, over Young, M, 16-11; 170, Dow, S, over Schwanebeck-Ostermann, 11-3 maj. dec.; 182, Neuenfeld, S, over Slark, 6-3; 195, Mitchell, M, over Empey, S, 11-3 maj. dec.; 220, Miller, S, over Alex Brost, M, 7-2; HW, Marshall, S, over Berry, M, 3-1; 106, Wicks, S, over Wilcott, M, 10-2 maj. dec.; 113, Pugh, M, over Rein, S, pin 4:47; 120, Lewis, S, over Dennee, M, pin 1:15; 126, Whitehead, S, over Kanable, M, pin 2:52; 132, Mechler, S, over Wirthlin, M, pin 2:26; 138, Model, S, over Pearce, M, 7-6; 145, Gibson, S, over Richardson, M, pin 2:56; 152, Hertel, M, over C. Spilde, S, 6-3

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The Stoughton Public Library will celebrate a big milestone this weekend.

Library officials are honoring its 110-year birthday by hosting a party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10.

The event, open to the public, will reflect back on the history of the library, while also looking to its future.

The library opened in 1908 with the help of a grant from industrialist Andrew Carnegie, and has since expanded to offer the numerous services with which the Stoughton public has become familiar.

The deeply rooted history of the library – and all its many changes through today’s touch-screen era – is something library director Richard MacDonald is excited to share.

“We thought we would do this just to celebrate and let everyone know that even in this digital age, public

The Carnegie Library The Stoughton Public Library was dedicated March 6, 1908. The total cost of the library and furnishings was $21,000, including woodwork, shelving, tables, chairs – all of solid oak – plus light fixtures, card catalog files and a special “men’s room” where men could go in their work clothes to read and smoke cigarettes in peace without offending ladies, according to library archives. libraries are busier than ever and used as much (if not more) than ever – but that public libraries offer a lot of new and different services such as eBooks, craft programs, and concerts,” MacDonald wrote to the Hub in an email.

110 years of history A plaque outside the library recognizes that it is a Carnegie Library.; one of hundreds free public libraries funded

by Carnegie starting in the late 1800s. He attributed his

success to a private library he had access to, and spent the latter years of his life funding the many libraries now in his name, according to the library’s website.

Formed in 1882, the Stoughton Public Library was originally a single room in the basement of city hall.

Through a combined effort from the Library Board, the Stoughton Women’s Club and other community groups, the board passed on the city’s offer to keep the basement of the hall for the library, turning to Carnegie for funding

for a new building.

According to the library website, Carnegie offered a standard grant of $10,000 but, library officials thought they’d need around $15,000 to move to a new facility.

After negotiating, the steel magnate agreed to compromise, granting $13,000.

To make up for the cash deficit, the town held fundraisers like 15-cent baked bean suppers and home talent plays. They would need every penny, as the cost of the new library after furnishing reached $21,000 in 1908.

In two years, the growing library had 3,500 books on site and an annual circulation of 17,000.

“The library’s popularity quickly grew, with one of the most popular attractions being a large selection of prose and poetry in Norwegian,” according to the library website.

1908 Stoughton Hub relates how “tasty” the library’s structure was after completion, and that it was “splendidly lit by large windows on the east and north.” Despite its former glory, the library has gone through a few needed facelifts since it first opened.

In 1988, the building underwent around $1.5 million architectural renovations to mix older architecture with new, with $450,000 donated by the community. The largest project was very recent — a big upgrade in 2016 that included a second floor renovation for $650,000.

Today, the library has an abundance of books, both electronic and paper, as well as other resources. There are reservable study rooms and a teen section. There are events for children and families, as well as educational programs for adults. The library frequently hosts music events, Recent changes and sometimes MacDonald A story in the March 6, brings out his clarinet to perform for audiences.

If You Go What: Stoughton Public Library 110th birthday party Where: Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St. When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 Info: stoughtonpublic library.org

“As for the future, your task is not to foresee it, but to enable it,” MacDonald said, referencing one of his favorite quotes. “I want to be sure that no matter what the future may bring, that the Stoughton Public Library will be well-positioned to continue to offer relevant, interesting, and quality services to the people of Stoughton.”

Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

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The Stoughton Public Library has a display of SASD student artwork on display.

Celebrating ‘Youth Art Month’ The library will be a hub of creative activity through March in honor of ‘Youth Art Month.’

Artwork from Stoughton area schools will be on display for the next several weeks, including self-portraits from Kegonsa, “mouse paint” from Sandhill and paintings from the high school.

This Friday starting at 3:30 p.m. the library will host a “gram-worthy” wall art project for teens in grades 6 and up. There will also be a mindfulness drawing class for the same age group at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22.

For more information about the artwork on display or Photos by Amber Levenhagen the upcoming art classes, visit stoughtonpubliclibrary.org Eva Ramsden, a fifth grade student, is featured in a self-poror call 873-6281. trait.

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March 8, 2018

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The following reports were a suicidal subject.‌ identified as significant by the Officers arrested a 29-yearStoughton Police Department: ‌ o l d w o m a n f o r f e l o n y fourth-offense OWI following a traffic stop.‌‌ J‌ an. 15‌ Officers took a 14-year-old boy into protective custody ‌Jan. 23‌ and transported him to the Officers arrested a 35-yearjuvenile reception center on old woman for resisting/ charges of disorderly conduct obstructing an officer and an following an incident where outstanding warrant after ofthe subject was reported to be ficers went to a residence to out of control at a residence.‌ serve the arrest warrant and the subject tried to hide from officers and refused to comJ‌ an. 16‌ Officers arrested a 20-year- ply.‌‌ old woman for disorderly conduct following a domestic ‌Jan. 26‌ Officers arrested a 37-yeardisturbance. The subject was also committed under an in- old man on an outstanding voluntary commitment and warrant after officers went to a transported to Winnebago business to serve the warrant.‌‌ Mental Health Center.‌‌ ‌Jan. 27‌ Officers arrested a 29-year‌Jan. 20‌ Officers arrested a 26-year- old man for substantial battery, old woman on an outstanding disorderly conduct and crimiwarrant following a traffic stop.‌ nal damage to property followOfficers arrested a 25-year- ing a domestic disturbance.‌‌ old man for violation of a restraining order and a probation ‌Jan. 29‌ hold following a traffic stop.‌ Officers took a 15-year-old Officers arrested a 26-year- boy into custody and transold man for disorderly con- ported him to the juvenile duct, resisting/obstructing an reception center on charges officer and a probation hold of possession/use of a facfollowing a fight outside of a simile firearm and disorderly local business that apparent- conduct following an incident ly involved a crowbar at one where the subject brought a point. A 50-year-old man was look-alike weapon to school.‌‌ also cited in the incident after he obstructed officers during ‌Jan. 31‌ the investigation. ‌‌ Officers arrested a 42-yearold man for possession of ‌Jan. 22‌ cocaine and an outstanding Officers arrested a 23-year- warrant after the officer reold man for resisting/ob- ceived a tip that a wanted structing an officer following subject was in a vehicle at a an incident where officers residence.‌ were called to a residence for

the mayor and common council Tuesday night. Hoel, who is the proprietor • The G.A.R. boys of Philo C. of the Stoughton Pure Milk Company, Buckman Post have recently been stated he is resigning for business reaequipped with new Springfield rifles, sons. and are now ready for the Spanish 55 years ago - 1963 war.

• The sleighing for this season is • Harold Quirt, 71, died suddenly in probably a thing of the past. a Madison hospital. He was the owner • Hans E. Lee., being about to and publisher of the Stoughton Dairemove to Chicago, offers for sale ly Courier-Hub frp, 1932 to when re or rent the Stoughton Turkish bath retired in 1956. rooms. This is a golden opportunity • Stoughton’s big gym was filled for for a first-class man. Good dwelling the 79th annual Firemen’s Mask Ball rooms above, bath rooms and barber on Friday and more than 40 maskers shop below. participated. The crowd was estimat• Another old landmark has been ed at more than 1,000 removed during the week. The Hutson • Jerry Frei, former star of the House livery barn erected here in the Stoughton High School football teams early ‘50s has been torn down and a and at the UW, and now head line modern brick veneered building, to be coach at the University of Oregon, is erected by Campbell and Hoverson, coming back to speak at the All Sports will soon occupy the place. banquet in Stoughton on March 18.

• Mayor Mandt! That will sound • Darcy Seamonson, 6-year-old alright, and Targy is certainly entitled daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Seato some recognition for past services. monson, 319 N. Page, was rescued If T.G. makes up his mind to enforce Wednesday afternoon after falling our city’s laws you can bet your last through the ice on the Yahara River, dollar they will be enforced.

by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Waldera and William Amundson.

80 years ago - 1938

120 years ago - 1898

• The 30th anniversary commemorating the dedication of the Stoughton Carnegie free library occured Sunday, March 6. Although a library was started in this city 56 year ago, it was not until the year 1908 that one was erected and dedicated. For more on the history of the library, go to page 15.

• The contract for construction of the new Stoughton post office has been awarded, according to a reported announcement of the federal treasury department. Low bidder was Carl Westburg & Co. of Chicago.

• Stoughton’s “false spring” was ripped aside by the snarling March Lion here Tuesday afternoon when a heavy shower that included hail the size of marbles banished the warm weather.

• O.O. Hoel, alderman of the fourth ward for the past four years presented his resignation – effective April 6 – to

Knowledge is power.

30 years ago - 1988

• The look on Aric Solderbloom’s face. The one on Vern Pieper’s. The roar of the crowd. Look around the UW Fieldhouse in Madison Saturday night, and you got plenty of sensory input, all telling you one thing: Stoughton, almost unbelievably, was on top again, and on top to stay. For the second year in a row, the Stoughton wrestling team went up against the best the state of Wisconsin had to offer, and came away winner of the Class A title.

• It’ll be ‘Bye, Bye, Baby” for Stoughton Hospital as of June 1.

Following the recommendation of a task force studying the matter, the hospital’s board of directors Monday decided to close its obstetrical program on or around that date.

The decision came on the heels of a marketing study that concluded the

hospital couldn’t afford to compete in the realm of childbirth with hospitals in Madison.

• A new school at a site on the northwest side of town is the Building Needs Committee recommendation for meeting the anticipated classroom shortage in Stoughton elementary schools. By near-unanimous vote, the committee members chose a new 10-room school as their first option, with a 10-classroom addition at Kegonsa finishing a distant second.

10 years ago - 2008 • A committee charged with investigating the feasibility of introducing a 4K program to Stoughton is recommending a community-based model, utilizing community agencies in the district and a Stoughton Area School District curriculum. That was the summary delivered by elementary principals Fred Trotter, Mike Jamieson and Cheryl Price at Monday’s board of education meeting.

• Scanning the rows of newly stacked jars and cans at the newly opened Yahara River Grocery Cooperative, Evansville resident Janey Creer picked up a 16-ounce jar of salsa and read the label. “It’s all organic. Looks tasty but it certainly doesn’t come cheap,” she said. “Sometimes you have to pay more for your beliefs.”

• With a newly seated board in place, a roofing project approved and plans in the works to replace dozens of old and deteriorated windows, Friends of the Stoughton Area Youth Center officials say the youth center renovation project will see plenty of action in coming weeks and months.

• A public hearing will be held Tuesday, March 25, 6 p.m., so the public can express opinions on a Redevelopment Project Plan and boundary map for Stoughton’s railroad corridor. The public hearing comes on the heels of a unanimous vote by the Stoughton City Council (March 11) to designate the planned area as “blighted.”

– Compiled by Scott De Laruelle

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Stoughton Yoga’s “Yoga Sunday” at the library concluded with a session Sunday afternoon.

Around a dozen guests, led by Jessica Walsh, practiced various poses.

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Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RICHARD T. HANSON Case No. 2018PR107 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth December 10, 1922 and date of death February 9, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 615 Kensington Square, Stoughton, WI 53589.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is May 25, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 13, 2018 Michael D. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 423-3254 Bar Number: 1015663 Published: February 22, March 1 and 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROLINE G. STEVA Case No. 18PR134 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth August 15, 1929 and date of death December 22, 2017, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 900 Skogdalen Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589.

3. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on March 29, 2018 at 7:45a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 1, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-2664311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 20, 2018 Jonathan M. Hajny 221 Kings Lynn Road Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 877-4081 Bar Number: 1014429 Published: March 1, 8 and 15, 2018 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DELORES J. HELLUM Case No. 2018PR151 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth June 12, 1928 and date of death January 3, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1355 Vennevoll Drive, Stoughton WI 53589.

3. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on March 29, 2018 at 8:45 a.m.

You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is June 1, 2018.

5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005.

6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-2664311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar February 26, 2018 Andrew T. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 423-3254 Bar Number: 1070881 Published: March 1, 8 and 15, 2018 WNAXLP *** SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID ACADEMY STREET RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 2-2018 CITY OF STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Sealed Bids for the Academy Street Reconstruction project will be received by the City of Stoughton at Stoughton City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589, until 11 A.M., local time, on March 29, 2018, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Work includes construction of the following approximate quantities: 750 linear feet of storm sewer; 90 linear feet of precast concrete box culvert; common excavation; 5,000 tons of base course; 3,000 linear feet of curb and gutter; 12,000 square feet of concrete sidewalk and driveway apron; 1,500 tons of asphalt pavement; bioretention basin construction; restoration; and related miscellaneous work.

Complete digital Project Bidding Documents are available at www.strand. com or at www.questcdn.com. Download the digital Bidding Documents for $30 by inputting Quest project number 5602764 on the website’s Project Search page.

Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233 1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

Bidding Documents may be reviewed and paper copies may be ob-

tained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715. A nonrefundable fee of $100 will be required (shipping and handling fees included).

Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided.

All Bidders submitting a sealed Bid shall obtain the Bidding Documents from QuestCDN.com or from Strand Associates, Inc.® Bidders who submit a Bid must be a Plan Holder of record at the Issuing Office. Bids from Bidders who are not on the Plan Holders List may be returned as not being responsive.

Plan Holders are requested to provide an e mail address if they wish to receive addenda and other information electronically. Plan Holders are requested to designate whether they are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier if they want this information posted on the project Plan Holders List.

The Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price.

The City of Stoughton reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 85 days after the time set for receiving Bids.

Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

Prospective Bidders are required to complete and submit a prequalification questionnaire with supporting documents to OWNER (see Instructions to Bidders). Prequalification forms will be provided with Bidding Document sets.

Completed forms are to be submitted no later than 11 A.M., local time, on March 23, 2018. Prospective Bidders who are prequalified for City of Stoughton Contract 1-2018 do not need to resubmit the prequalification form.

The Strand Associates, Inc.® project manager is Mark A. Fisher, P.E. and can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc.®, 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715, (608) 251 4843 regarding the project.

Published by the authority of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin Brett Hebert, Director of Public Works Dated at City of Stoughton, Wisconsin Published: March 8 and 15, 2018 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 2018 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, February 12, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by Vice President, Joe Freye.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Allison Sorg, Jon Coughlin, Joe Freye, Tim Bubon, Steve Jackson, Francis Sullivan.

Absent - Scott Dirks, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, & Donna Tarpinian PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Donna Tarpinian provided a written legislative update for the board’s review.

SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: Fox Prairie Personalized Learning - A short video about the 5th Grade personalized learning program at Fox Prairie was shown.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/PRINCIPAL/STUDENT REPORTS: Dr. Onsager’s report included information about future district Facebook posts to highlight the great things happening in all of the buildings; informed the board members of Bus Driver Appreciation Week this week and asked everyone to thank the bus drivers for their service; updated the board about a possible housing development within the district; shared that a district ad that will be placed in a local business magazine in March, and reminded all that Parent conferences are scheduled for next week, February 22 & 23.

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by on by Francis Sullivan, seconded by Tim Bubon and carried unanimously to approve the January 22, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; approval of the January 18 - February 27, 2018 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District: $330.79 from Sandhill WFK for art supplies; Madrigal Dinner Costume from Robert Diebel valued at $300.00; Madrigal Dinner Costume; Madrigal Dinner Costume from Nicole Olson valued at $300.00; $246.44 from Pizza Hut for River Bluff German Field Trip;13 Boxes of lice treatment to distribute to district families from Stoughton CARES (Sharon Mason-Boersma) valued at $220.00; $200.00 from Kristina Shepard & Scott Dirks for Norse Star San Francisco Trip;$175.00 from Stoughton High School Choir Boosters for food/lunches for Pops Band, lighting, and sound technicians; 400 postcards printed with Fox Prairie student artwork from Inkworks valued at $110.00; $103.76 from Kegonsa WFK for 3rd Grade field trip bus cost; $100.00 from Stoughton Hospital for the SASD Angel Fund; $50.00 from the Gladys Mueller Revoc Trust for Key Club DCon Convention costs; $25.00 from Stoughton Hospital for Key Club DCon Convention costs; $20.00 from Nancy Hull for Key Club DCon Convention costs; $10.00 from Eugene Bjorn’s neighbor for Key Club DCon Convention costs; 60 Personal Care Kits to distribute to district families from Stoughton CARES (Sharon Mason-Boersma); and related cash donation budget adjustments for $1,260.99; approval of a grant received from the Wahlin Foundation in the amount of $5,000 to be used to purchase new welders for the Stoughton High School Weld Shop; approval of permanent professional educator contract for Mary Grace Floeter for the 2017-18 school year; and approval of the retirement of Laura Plutchak and Nancy DeRango at the end of the 17-18 school year and the resignation of Ryan Reischel effective January 28, 2018 pending liquidated damages of $1,000.00 & the resignation of Lisa Schroeder effective February 28, 2018 pending liquidated damages of $1,000.00.

DISCUSSION: A. Proposed Vision 2020 Innovation Center Stoughton - The presentation for a proposed innovation center was led by Mike Connor, a retired Cummins engineer who helped start the Fab Lab and continues to support the program as a consultant and volunteer, about the idea of an innovation center in our district. This center would essentially be a community Makerspace that would provide technical learning opportunities for members of our community and additional STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) opportunities for our students.

A question and answer session followed the presentation with many board members expressing interest in the idea.

B. 1892 Building Update from Facilities Committee Meeting: Steve Jackson provided a brief update from the 1/30/2018 Facilities Committee Meeting

discussion of the 1892 building which included information about the 1892 Coalition, their work and recommendations, building maintenance topic and the remaining budget. The district facilities study will include the 1892 building and should be completed within a year.

C. Security Cameras Update: The board revisited the issue of installing additional internal security cameras in our schools. Board members agreed that Paul Vande Hei should pursue obtaining an estimate for the cost of cameras and installation.

DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Open Enrollment Seats - A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Bubon, and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-19 Open Enrollment Seats as presented at the January 22, 2018 Regular Board Meeting: District Regular Education Spaces Available for 18-19: 4K – 31 spaces available; 5K – 28 spaces available; 1st – 28 spaces available; 2nd – 39 spaces available; 3rd – 65 spaces available; 4th – 51 spaces available; 5th – 66 spaces available; 6th – 29 spaces available; 7th – 15 spaces available; 8th – 13 spaces available; 9th – 56 spaces available; 10th – 47 spaces available; 11th – 43 spaces available; 12th – 45 spaces available. Total District Wide Regular Education Spaces available – 556. District Special Education Spaces Available for 18-19: EC – 0 spaces available; 4K – 0 spaces available; 5K – 1 space available; 1st – 1 space available; 2nd - 0 spaces available; 3rd – 0 spaces available; 4th – 0 spaces available; 5th – 0 spaces available; 6th – 0 spaces available; 7th – 0 spaces available; 8th – 0 spaces available; 9th – 0 spaces available; 10th – 0 spaces available; 11th – 0 spaces available; 12th – 0 spaces available. (Speech and Language services are at capacity).

Total District Wide Special Education Spaces available - 2.

B. Bus Lease Resolution - A motion was made by Bubon, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to approve the Bus Lease Resolution as presented RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AND DETERMINING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. WHEREAS, the Stoughton Area School District (the “Lessee”) presently wishes to acquire two school buses (the “Equipment”) from McFarland State Bank (the “Lessor”) by lease purchase agreement over a term of five years under the terms of the proposal of the Lessor dated January 17, 2018, a copy of which has been available for review by the governing body of Lessee prior to this meeting (the “Proposal”); and WHEREAS, the Equipment is essential for the Lessee to perform its governmental functions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF LESSEE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. It is hereby found and determined that the acquisition of the Equipment under the terms and conditions presented to this meeting and incorporated in the Proposal are in the best interests of Lessee. Section 2. The acquisition of the Equipment under the terms set forth in the Proposal of the Lessor are approved. The Director of Business Services of Lessee (the “Representative”) and the School Board President (the “President”), or either of them, shall be and each herby is authorized to execute, acknowledge and deliver the agreement, schedules and related forms (the Agreement”) providing for the acquisition of the Equipment from the Lessor under the terms of the Proposal, and to include such changes, insertions and omissions thereto, as shall be approved by the Representative and/or the President executing the same, the execution and delivery of the Agreement and/or such schedules and related forms being conclusive evidence of such approval. Section 3. The Representative and the President, or either of them, hereby is, authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all papers, instruments, opinions, certificates, affidavits and other documents and to do or cause to be done any and all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out this resolution and the Agreement.

Section 4. Pursuant to Section 265(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Lessee hereby specifically designates the Agreement as a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. Section 5. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its approval and adoption. The undersigned certifies that the above resolution was approved and adopted by the School Board of the Stoughton Area School District at its meeting held on February 12, 2018, and further that such resolution has not been repealed or amended and remains in full force and effect.

C. Policy 723 Early College Credit Program (ECCP): A motion was made by Sorg, seconded by Bubon, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote (Yes-Sullivan, Coughlin, Sorg, Freye, Jackson, Bubon) to approve the new Policy 723 Early College Credit Program (ECCP).

CLOSED SESSION: The Board did not move to convene to an executive session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education in accordance with Stat. § 19.85 (1)(c)(f) to consider a personnel matter.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: A. Future Meeting/Events - Regular Board Meeting: February 26 & March 5, 2018; Board Development Meeting: February 26, 2018; Finance Committee Meeting: February 26, 2018; Facilities Committee Meeting: May 15, 2018; Policy Committee Meeting: February 12 & March 5, 2018 A motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Sorg, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:27 pm. __________________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2018 @ 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2ND FLOOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING), 321 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Members: Mayor Donna Olson, Tim Swadley, Matt Bartlett, Sid Boersma, Michael Engelberger, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Kathleen Johnson, Tom Majewski, Pat O’Connor, Lisa Reeves, and Scott Truehl CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that eleven alderpersons were present.

Jenson left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Olson asked the council for permission to move new business up on the agenda after the consent agenda.

There were no objections.

Mayor Olson presented the proclamation for Donald Hanson for his years of service to the City of Stoughton.

Minutes and Reports: The following minutes and reports were entered into the record: A. Public Safety Committee (12/6/2017), Library Board (12/20/2017), Personnel Committee (11/27/2017, 1/3/2018), Police and Fire Commission (10/23/2017), Finance (1/9/2018), Redevelopment Authority (12/13/2017), Community Affairs/Council Policy (1/3/2018), Committee on Aging (12/12/2017), Parks & Recreation Committee (12/19/2017) B. Contingency Report for 2017 Public Comment Period: There were no comments from the public.

CONSENT AGENDA A. January 23, 2018 Council Minutes B. R- 15-2018 – Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to issue Operator Licenses to various applicants.

Motion by Boersma, second by Johnson, to approve the consent agenda.

Motion carried. 11-0 OLD BUSINESS O-3-2018-Ordinance Approving a General Development Plan at 565 Kensington Square for a proposed deck expansion Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger, to approve O-3-2018 Ordinance approving a General Development Plan at 565 Kensington Square for a proposed deck expansion. Motion carried 11-0 O-4- 2018-Ordinance amending the zoning classification of the property at CSM Lot 1 and 3, 1035 Sundt Lane (CSM attached) in the City of Stoughton from NB – Neighborhood Business to SR-4 Single Family Residential Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger to approve O-4-2018 Ordinance amending the zoning classification of the property at CSM Lot 1 and 3, 1035 Sundt in the City of Stoughton from NB– Neighborhood Business to SR-4 Single Family Residential. Motion carried 11-0.

O -5- 2018 Ordinance amending 10-2(d) Construction Standards-Terrace Trees and creating City Ordinance Section 66-904(13) Terrace Trees Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve O-5-2018 Ordinance amending 10-2(d) Construction Standards-Terrace Trees and creating City Ordinance Section 66-904(13) Terrace Trees Motion carried 11-0.

NEW BUSINESS Aldermanic District 1 Appointment: Interviews; appointment, administration of oath, and seating of new alderperson Clerk Licht read 4 interview questions to the following applicants: Matthew Hanna, Denise Duranczyk, and David Erdman.

Motion by Jenson, second by Boersma to ask the candidates additional questions. Motion carried 11-0.

Motion by Hirsch, second by Engelberger, to allow only questions of general knowledge to be asked. On roll call vote, motion carried 8-3 with Jenson, O’Connor and Truehl voting ‘no’.

Motion by Majewski, second by Johnson to call the question and close debate. On roll call vote motion carried 10-1 with O’Connor voting ‘no’.

The Common Council voted by paper ballot. The results were as followed: Johnson—Duranczyk, Majewski—Duranczyk, Engelberger— Duranczyk, Boersma—Duranczyk, Hirsch—Duranczyk, Reeves—Duranczyk, Swadley—Duranczyk, O’Connor—Erdman, Bartlett—Hanna, Truehl—Hanna, Jenson—Hanna. Duranczyk was appointed by a vote of 7-3-1.

Clerk Licht administered the oath of office to Alder Duranczyk and Duranczyk took her seat at the table.

R- 16-2018 - Resolution to approve setting Park Shelter Fees to $40 for Residents and $60 for Non-Residents in 2018, and $50 for residents and $70 for Non-Residents in 2019 Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl, to approve R-16-2018 approving setting Park Shelter Fees to $40 for Residents and $60 for Non-Residents in 2018, and $50 for residents and $70 for Non-Residents in 2019. On roll call vote, motion carried 11-0.

R-17-2018 - Resolution to Authorize and Direct the proper city official(s) to award the contract for the Pickleball Court at Mandt Park Motion by O’Connor, second by Engelberger, to approve R-17-2018 authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to award the contract for the Pickle Court at Mandt Park to Tri-County Paving Inc. in the amount of $56,535.71. Motion carried 9-2 with Majewski and Johnson voting ‘no”.

R-18-2018 – Resolution to Authorize and Direct the proper city official(s) to enter into an agreement with Kenneth F. Sullivan Co. for the New Public Works Facility Project Motion by O’Connor, second by Engelberger to approve R-18-2018 authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to enter into an agreement with Kenneth F. Sullivan Co. for the New Public Works Facility Project in the amount of $7,544,300. Motion carried 9-2 with Boersma and Johnson voting ‘no’.

R-25-2018—Resolution Authorizing and Directing the proper City Official(s) to Approve the network infrastructure Agreement with Spectrum to deliver Tele-Data service to the proposed Public Works Building located at 2439 CTH A Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve R-25-2018 Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City Official(s) to approve the network infrastructure Agreement with Spectrum to deliver Tele-Data service to the proposed Public Works Building located at 2439 CTH A in the amount of $1,000 for installation costs and a monthly recurring payment of $1,460. Motion carried 11-0.

Discussion and Action to Approve the following resolutions related to borrowing of funds for the Public Works Facility Project and Refinancing of 2015 Note Anticipation Notes as follows: A. R- 29-2018 - Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,000,000 for Public Works Facility Project B. R-30-2018 - Initial Resolution Authorizing $4,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds C. R-31-2018 - Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors Relating to Bond Issue D. R-32-2018 - Resolution Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $13,070,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018A Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve R-29-2018, R-30-2018, R-31-2018 and R-32-2018 related to the borrowing of funds for the Public Works Facility Project and refinancing of the 2015 note anticipation notes.

Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to adopt R-29-2018 Initial Resolution Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,000,000 for the Public Works Facility Project. On roll call vote, motion carried 9-2 with Boersma and Johnson voting ‘no’.

Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to adopt R-30-2018 Initial Resolution Authorizing $4,070,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds. On roll call vote, motion carried 10-1 with Boersma

voting ‘no’.

Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to adopt R-31-2018 Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors Relating to Bond Issue. Motion carried 11-0.

Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to adopt R-31-2018 Resolution Providing for the Sale of Not to Exceed $13,070,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018A. On roll call vote, motion carried 9-2 with Boersma and Johnson voting ‘no’.

R-19-2018 – Resolution Approving an Amendment to and Reinstatement of Ground Lease and Bill of Sale Relating to the building and land located at 400 Mandt Parkway (Mandt Community Center) Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve R-19-2018 approving an amendment to and reinstatement of ground lease and bill of sale relating to the building at 400 Mandt Parkway (Mandt Community Center). On roll call vote, motion carried 11-0.

R-20-2018 – Resolution to Authorize and Direct the proper City official(s) to execute the Stoughton Electric Utility Lease and Leaseback Addendum to Amendment and Extension of Real Estate Lease Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to Authorize and Direct the proper City official(s) to execute the Stoughton Electric Utility Lease and Leaseback Addendum to Amendment and Extension of Real Estate Lease. On roll call vote, motion carried 11-0.

R- 21-2018 – Resolution to Authorize and Direct the proper City official(s) to establish a fee structure for perpetual care costs and to increase fees for interments at Riverside Cemetery and Wheeler Prairie Cemetery Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve R-21-2018 resolution to authorize and direct the proper City officials to establish a fee structure for perpetual care costs and to increase fees for interments at Riverside Cemetery and Wheeler Prairie Cemetery. Motion carried 11-0.

R-14-2018 – Resolution to Authorize a reduction in the amount of the TIF Guarantee Letter of Credit provided by McFarland State Bank (relating to the Kettle Park West commercial center) Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to authorize a reduction in the amount of the TIF Guarantee Letter of Credit provided by McFarland State Bank (relating to the Kettle Park West commercial center). On roll call vote, motion carried 11-0.

Discussion and possible action to approve 2018 Joint Court Agreements as follows: * R-22 -2018—Resolution to Authorize and Direct proper City official(s) to execute the 2018 Joint Court Agreement with the Town of Dunkirk * R-23-2018—Resolution to Authorize and Direct proper City official(s) to execute the 2018 Joint Court Agreement with the Town of Pleasant Springs * R-24-2018—Resolution to Authorize and Direct proper City official(s) to execute the 2018 Joint Court Agreement with the Town of Rutland Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl, to approve resolutions R-22-2018, R-23-2018, and R-24-2018. Truehl noted that the agreements allow the towns of Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs and Rutland to use the City of Stoughton municipal court services for a fee of $33 per citation. On roll call vote, motion carried 10-0 (Reeves left the room).

R-26-2018—Authorizing and directing proper city official(s) to approve a Temporary Class “B”/Class “B” Retailer’s License and Special Event License to Stoughton Ducks Unlimited Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger to approve R-26-2018 authorizing and directing proper City official(s) to approve a Temporary Class “B”/Class “B” Retailer’s License and Special Event License to Stoughton Ducks Unlimited.

Boersma requested a roll call vote. On roll call vote, motion carried 10-1 with Boersma voting ‘no’.

R- 27-2018—Authorizing and directing proper city official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License and a “Class C” Wine License to Pancake Café Stoughton, LLC, Gary Tierman, agent, d/b/a Pancake Café located at 2420 State HWY 138, Suite 106 Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger to approve R-27-2018 Authorizing and directing proper city official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License and a “Class C” Wine License to Pancake Café Stoughton, LLC, Gary Tierman, agent, d/b/a Pancake Café located at 2420 State HWY 138, Suite 106.

Motion carried 10-1 with Boersma voting ‘no’.

R- 28-2018—Authorizing and directing proper city official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License and a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License to Lon’s Tailgater, LLC, Lonny Pastorius, Agent, d/b/a Lon’s Tailgaters at 151 E. Main St. Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger to approve R-28-2018 Authorizing and directing proper city official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage License and a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquor License to Lon’s Tailgater, LLC, Lonny Pastorius, Agent, d/b/a Lon’s Tailgaters at 151 E. Main Street. Motion carried 11-0.

O-7-2018—Ordinance amending section 70-1 and adopting §343.0301 pertaining to the installation of Ignition Interlock Device Truehl offered O-7-2018 as a first reading and it will be back before the Common Council on February 27, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried 11-0.

Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70-1 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to adoption of State Traffic Code 343.301 Installation of Ignition Interlock Device.

Committee Action: Public Safety committee recommends Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-7-2018 First Reading: February 13, 2018 Second Reading: February 27, 2018 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: Amends Section 70-1, to add State Statute 343.301 as a locally adopted State Traffic Law. Section. 70-1. - State traffic laws adopted.

The statutory provisions describing and defining regulations with respect to vehicles and traffic in the following enumerated sections of the Wisconsin Statutes, inclusive of any provisions therein relating to the penalties to be imposed and exclusive of any regulations for which the statutory penalty is a fine or term of imprisonment, are adopted and

by reference made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this section. This adoption by reference shall include all future amendments of and to the listed provisions. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated in this section by reference is required or prohibited by this chapter.

SS 343.301 Installation of Ignition Interlock device.

2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication.

Dates Council Adopted: February 27, 2018 Mayor Approved: February 27, 2018 _____________________________ Donna Olson, Mayor Attest: February 27, 2018 _____________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE Please take notice that the following retailers have applied for alcohol beverage licenses within the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin. The Public Safety Committee met to consider application recommendations to the Common Council on Tuesday, February 28, 2018.

The City Council will consider their applications at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday March 13, 2018, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard AMMOVI VENTURES, LLC, d/b/a Banushi’s Bar & Grill, located at 800 Nygaard St., Stoughton, has applied for a Class “B” Beer & “Class B” Liquor License Holly Licht City Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The Assessment Roll for the City of Stoughton will be available for inspection the week of March19, 2018, through March 23, 2018, in the Finance Office, City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Assessor will be available for consultation and open book appointments on March 28, 2018, from 12:003:30 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m., and March 29, 2018, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 pm., and 1:00-3:00 p.m., in the Ed Overland Room, City Hall, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589.

To make an appointment for open book, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927 or logon to www.accurateassessor.com.

Holly Licht City Clerk Published: March 8, 2018 WNAXLP *** PUBLIC MEETING RECONSTRUCTION OF COUNTY HIGHWAY N (CTH A TO US 51) CITY OF STOUGHTON, TOWN OF DUNKIRK MARCH 20, 2018 5:30 P.M. TO 7:30 P.M. The reconstruction of CTH N from its intersection with CTH A northerly to its intersection with US 51, located in the City of Stoughton and the Town of Dunkirk, Dane County, Wisconsin will be discussed at a public informational meeting.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday March 20, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the City of Stoughton Fire Department, in the Training Room at 401 East Main Street, Stoughton Wisconsin 53589.

Reconstruction of CTH N is being proposed to include the following improvements: CTH A to Hanson Road – widen roadbed to provide 40’ pavement width, extend sidewalk to connect with new sidewalk on East Academy Street (part of City of Stoughton project), extend and repair storm sewer, extend curb and gutter and construct new asphaltic driving surface.

Hanson Road to US 51 – extend and repair storm sewer, spot replacement of concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveways, handicap ramps and removal and replacement of asphaltic driving surface.

During construction CTH N between CTH A and US 51 will be closed to thru traffic. A detour route will be posted for traffic during this time. Access to residences and businesses located in the closed area will be maintained.

Work is scheduled to start in the spring and will take approximately two months to complete.

The purpose of the meeting is to present the preliminary road construction plans, discuss the project schedule and gather public input. Any comments that may be of interest to the project design team are welcome.

A presentation of the project will be made at 6:00 p.m. Interested persons are invited to stop by at their convenience.

Representatives from Dane County will be available to discuss the project details, address comments, and answer questions. Displays showing the proposed project will be available for viewing.

Persons with a concern or knowledge about historic buildings and structures and archaeological sites are encouraged to attend this meeting or provide comments to Dane County.

For more information about the project, contact Dane County Highway Engi neer Greggar Petersen at (608) 266-9081 or petersen.greg@countyofdane.com.

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Library director Richard MacDonald surprised Music on the Mezz attendees with a clarinet performance Sunday afternoon.

Harpist Mary Ann Harr was the highlighted performer, having been a professional harpist for many years. Harr performs with the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, Concerts on the Square, the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the cello and harp duo “Pure Enchantment.”

Library director Richard MacDonald performs clarinet with Mary Ann Harr.

Harpist Mary Ann Harr performs for the first Music on the Mezz of 2018 at the library Sunday, March 4.

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TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued.

You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing.

Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter.

Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application for an absentee ballot by mail, email or in person.

Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, March 29, 2018.

Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized,

or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot.

Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person.

Clerk Name- Maria “Pili” Hougan-Town of Pleasant Springs (608) 8733063 2354 County Highway N, Stoughton WI 53589 The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Monday, March 19, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Special Town Hall Office Hours for absentee voting are: Monday-TuesdayWednesday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

The week of March 26 – 29, the Town Hall will be closed from 12:00-12:45 p.m.

The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office: Friday, March 30, 2018 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted.

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Mary Dahl

Mary Eileen Dahl, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018.

She was born on July 28, 1925, in Platteville, Wis., the daughter of James and

( D o u g ) G e r b e r, B o n i t a (Mark) Waid, and Harlin Canaan; five grandchildren Nathan (Susan), Ashley, Amanda (Ben), Nicky and Kyle; two great grandchildren Brantley and Bethany; her brother Duane (Della) Griffin; sister-in-law Marilyn Canaan,; brother-in-law Joe “Jr.” Pyfferoen, and she is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Thelma is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, three sisters Odetta Canaan, Ardith Schulz and Gyneth Pyfferoen.; and two brothers Theron and Freeman Griffin.

A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9,

2018, at Lakeview Evangelical Church, 2200 Lincoln Ave., with Rev. Graham Blaikie presiding. Burial will follow at Lutheran South Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m.

Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect Ave., and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Friday.

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Ethel (Reed) Armstrong.

Mary graduated from East High School, Madison. She retired from Uniroyal as an Administrative Personnel Assistant. On Dec. 18, 1965 she married Allan (Sonny) Dahl at Cooksville Lutheran Church, for 45 years.

She was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church and was very active with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps.

Mary is survived by her children, Susan Vanderheyden, Kathy (Keith) Boeger, Steve (Penny) Lundgren, Mary Lee Leikness and Mark (Heather) Dahl; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Allan, her parents; and brother, James.

Funeral services was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton. A lunch for family and friends was held in the church Fellowship Hall.

Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton and from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Private burial took place in Cooksville Cemetery.

A special thank you to Hospice, Care Wisconsin and the staff at the Charleston House in Beaver Dam, Wis. Please share your memories of Mary at CressFuneralService.com.

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She was born in Sauk Colo. on Jan. 8, 1932, to the late Oscar and Lillie (Kent) Griffin. Thelma married her childhood and high school sweetheart Raymond Willard Canaan on March 8, 1952. She loved God, was a strong Christian woman, and a longtime member of Lakeview Evangelical Church.

Thelma loved crocheting, fishing with her grandchildren, listening to blue grass Thelma Canaan music, cooking wonderful Thelma G. Canaan, age meals, baking award win86, passed away peacefully ning pies, playing games. at her home on Thursday, She also loved to travel and March 1, 2018. visit with her family and friends. is survived by et herThelma three children Sandy

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Trailer: City approves up to $740,000 to begin demolition, blacksmith shop to be saved Continued from page 1 (with the riverfront redevelopment project), and that’s what we need to do.”

The council approved Swadley’s motion to authorize up to $750,000 “to start the demolition process for the Highway Trailer building, excluding the blacksmith shop.”

His motion replaced one by Ald. Greg Jenson (Dist. 3) that would have rescinded a demolition moratorium on the blacksmith shop – a 14,000-square-foot structure within the larger complex – and directed the RDA to start the demolition process.

Joining Swadley and Jenson in voting to start the process were alders Scott Truehl, Lisa Reeves, Matt Bartlett, Pat O’Connor, Denise Duranczyk and Regina Hirsch.

Alds. Tom Majewski, Mike Engelberger and Kathleen Tass Johnson voted against the motion.

Ald. Sid Boersma did not attend.

In public comment before the council began to debate the matter, Peggy Veregin, chair of the city’s Landmarks Commission, objected to Jenson’s use of Facebook to urge the community to attend Tuesday’s meeting and support his proposal to lift the demolition moratorium and approve funding to take down the

File photo by Amber Levenhagen

The blacksmith shop is the one structure that remains protected of the six at the Highway Trailers complex. complex.

“It is inappropriate that social media is used to create confusion and breed fear” over the complex, she said. “Whether it is intentional or not, spreading fear over social media does not reflect leadership and is counterproductive.”

Swadley disagreed with Veregin’s interpretation and thanked Jenson for his “leadership.”

The dissenters – led by Hirsch (Dist. 3), who voted with the majority despite arguing strongly against it – said they don’t believe the complex presents as big a threat to public safety as other

city officials have argued. Some don’t feel the city can afford to borrow the money to pay for demolition.

The council had voted last summer to close East South Street to the public after warnings the 501 E. South St. building was crumbling and reports bricks had fallen from a parapet.

Hirsch urged the council to give the RDA time to secure grants for Highway Trailers and charged that supporters of the motion were “not being prudent with taxpayer money.”

“I’m appalled that you think our citizens are willing to pay

more in taxes because we’re not willing to get money to pay for part of it,” she said.

Duranczyk (Dist. 1) responded that the motion does not prevent the RDA from seeking outside funding: “We should give the RDA direction, and you can take a look at what’s available for grants.”

Johnson (Dist. 2) said she doesn’t think the city can afford to borrow money for the cost of demolition, although finance director Tammy LaBorde told alders the city could borrow another $8 million before it reaches its debt limit allowed under the council’s policy. She estimated borrowing $750,000 would cost taxpayers $9.40 per $100,000 of assessed value.

Engelberger objected to accepting the $740,000 estimate of contractor Earth Construction to demolish the complex instead of seeking bids for the work.

“Are you kidding me?” he said.

“That’s crazy.”

Earth Construction is in the process of demolishing the MillFab site in the redevelopment area.

But the majority agreed with Swadley and Jenson, who said the community wants to remove the safety threat as soon as possible and reopen East South Street.

They also said city residents want to move ahead with the

riverfront redevelopment project, which has largely stalled since last summer’s public visioning forum, known as the design charrette.

A moratorium on demolishing the blacksmith shop that was adopted in April 2017 remains in place.

Swadley did not include the blacksmith shop in his motion to start the demolition process because it may hold historic value, he said, and members of the RDA have ideas about how it could be restored.

He said the city can decide later to remove that building if it turns out too costly or impractical to renovate.

The council initially put a moratorium in place to protect the entire Highway Trailer complex in March 2017. The following month, the council removed the Highway Trailer complex from the moratorium except for the blacksmith shop.

Last September, the council directed the RDA to seek demolition estimates for the complex.

Earth Construction estimated it could demolish the Highway Trailer complex for $740,000 – a cost that would be reduced by $40,000 if the city decides to save the blacksmith shop.

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