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Bob Diebel said he couldn’t be more pleased with how far the Stoughton Area Community Foundation has come over the last 20 years. Diebel, the board president of SACF, has been with the foundation for the last three years and talked to the Hub about how it has reached its anniversary milestone. SACF’s mission is “to make a difference in the lives of area residents through charitable donations.” The foundation contributes tens of thousands of dollars each year via grants and scholarships to organizations and individuals within the borders of the Stoughton Area School District. The organizations the foundation supports are categorized by: the arts, children/youth, community development, community wellness, education, health, historic preservation and programs for seniors. “It’s always struck me that Stoughton is a community that has a lot of
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things going on that unify the community and we try to support people who need it in the community,” he said. “It feels good to be a part of this.” The foundation has helped support countless community organizations over the last two decades, so it’s likely that Stoughton residents have been impacted in some way by the foundation — if not directly. It donated $49,200 via grants to 14 different organizations in 2017, including Lunches for Vikings, Veterans Memorial Park, Kiwanis Club, Affordable
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Transportation Program, Stoughton Personal Essentials Pantry, the Stoughton Area Resource Team and numerous programs within the school district. It awarded six scholarships, totalling $42,500. The prior year, over $90,000 was given in the form of grants and scholarships. The organization also donated to hurricane relief efforts in 2007. “It turns out that most of the money does go to youth in one way or another, the other one is helping people in need, that’s a big one,” Diebel said. “There’s a lot of overlap on these, with most of them helping people in need.” Despite this impact, Diebel said most people aren’t aware of exactly what the foundation does and how it operates. “A lot of people in Stoughton know who we are and what we do but there’s quite a few who don’t,” he said. “I think we’ve grown in recognition but there’s more to be done to get the word out there. That helps on
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Finance director resigns LaBorde is the new manager of Village of River Hills AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
The City of Stoughton is looking for another finance director again. After just over a year in the position, Tammy LaBorde has accepted a job as the new village manager for the Village of River Hills. LaBorde She submitted her resignation Monday, and her last day with the city will be May 25. Prior to being hired by Stoughton, she was the administrator for the City of Pewaukee for 10 years a n d wa s s e e k i n g o t h e r
administrator or manager positions. “I was an administrator prior to coming here so it’s a role I’m familiar with,” she told the Hub Tuesday morning while expressing her excitement for the new job. The resignation comes just days after Tim Swadley was elected mayor, and despite the timing, LaBorde said her leaving has nothing to do with the transition. “ I fi g u r e d t h a t w i t h the timing people would assume that, but it has nothing to do with the election,” she said. LaBorde succeeded Laurie Sullivan, who left in January 2017 after nine years in Stoughton. Founded in 1930, River Hills is a village in Milwaukee County with a population of just over 1,500. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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Despite being officially nonpartisan, last week’s election was a clean sweep for Stoughton candidates backed by the Democratic Part y o f D a n e Swadley County. Sitting Common Council president Tim Swadley won his race for mayor, and three other council candidates endorsed by Dane
Dems also emerged victorious. Swadley defeated challenger and former alder Bob McGeever by a 6 percent margin, winning 1,837 to McGeever’s 1,630 for a four-year term as mayor. A group that campaigned as a bloc for three-year terms on council also won, with Dist. 3 incumbent Regina Hirsch defeating Dorann Bradford 506-310, Nicole Wiessinger besting Dennis Pince in District 4 (498-356), and Phil Caravello easily beating Franklin James in District 2 (499191). The campaign was marked by some negative comments, but for the most
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Carpet Warehouse building demolished AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
The city took another step this week toward clearing off the riverfront area for redevelopment. Crews worked Monday razing what is known as the carpet warehouse building, 425 E. South St. It’s directly west of the Highway Trailer complex, which has been the source of debate and delay in the riverfront redevelopment for the past year. The warehouse’s fate was decided in January, when the Stoughton Common Council awarded a $48,000 bid to Earth Construction Inc. to add it to the existing MillFab demolition project. The Redevelopment Authority had been working for months to acquire the building with the intent to raze it. The council then voted at the end of February to tear down all but one of the six parts of the Highway Trailer building, sparing what is known as the blacksmith shop. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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recognized as a “Heart Safe School.” This year, the school worked with Project ADAM (Automated Defibrillators in Adam’s Memory), a program of the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and Herma Heart Center, to implement a comprehensive plan to prevent sudden cardiac death. It includes placement of AEDs within schools, setting up cardiac emergency response plans and drills and educating school staff on the warning signs and treatment of sudden cardiac arrest. Schools that complete this program are recognized as Project ADAM Wisconsin Heart Safe Schools. Kegonsa principal Erin Conrad said school officials are honored to be recognized in the program. “It was empowering to
know that there is a lot we can do to prepare our staff for cardiac emergencies,” she wrote to the Hub in an email. Conrad credited district nurse Laurel Gretebeck for helping staff certify the practices. “I know how critical and empowering this work is,” Conrad said. “As a school, we were all well-trained to respond to emergencies and know too that we have many educators that will be even more aware of emergency protocol when out in our communities. Awareness is powerful.” According to the American Heart Association, more than 424,000 people die every year of sudden cardiac death, a condition in which abnormal heart rhythms cause the heart’s electrical impulses to become chaotic.
Defibrillation, which delivers an electric shock to the heart, is the only known treatment to stop this chaotic electrical activity. For every minute defibrillation is delayed, the victim’s chances of survival decreases by 7 to 10 percent. According to the AHA, AEDs are safe and easy to use, making it possible for non-medical personnel to provide rapid defibrillation for victims of all ages. For information about Project ADAM, contact Allison Thompson, Project ADAM Administrator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, at (414) 266-1666 or Laurel Gretebeck, Stoughton Area School District Nurse at 8775405. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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Wethal joins UNG staff Kimberly Wethal has joined the staff of Unified Newspaper Group. Raised in Cooksville, Wethal began interning with UNG five years ago as a student at Stoughton High School. After graduating in 2014, Wethal began attending the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She is expected to graduate in Wethal May with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Communications.
She has spent the last two years as the editor-in-chief of the UW-Whitewater student newspaper, The Royal Purple, after previously working as news editor and photo editor at the paper. Her past work for UNG has included a story on the 10-year anniversary of the 2006 tornado in Stoughton and the one-year anniversary of the 2014 tornado in Verona, along with other community features and photography. Wethal is taking over for Helu Wang, covering the community beat in the cities of Verona and Fitchburg. She will be working part time until her
graduation May 19, and then will take over the position full-time. Wethal will work with fellow community reporters Amber Levenhagen and Alexander Cramer in their coverage of Stoughton and Oregon, respectively. Wethal can be reached at kimber ly.wethal@wcinet.com, Cramer at alexander.cramer@wcinet.com and Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com. C o m m u n i t y n ew s f o r a ny o f UNG’s coverage areas can be sent to assistant editor Scott Girard at communityreporter@wcinet.com.
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The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the person killed in the Town of Dunn crash April 2. Nathan Hocking, 25, of Madison, was killed in the
head-on collision that left a 22 year-old hospitalized. The Dane County Sheriff’s Office news release sent several hours after the crash had reported the then-unidentified victim was from Stoughton, but the updated release sent Friday from the examiner’s office corrected
the report. The sheriff’s office did not respond to a request for comment about the identification mixup or for more details about the accident by the Hub’s Tuesday deadline. Dane County deputies, along with officials from McFarland and Stoughton,
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SASD students up for the challenge of AP courses More state, district students taking AP courses
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Taking Advanced Placement courses in high school isn’t easy, but it makes a lot of sense. And more and more students around Wisconsin and Stoughton are taking AP classes that can prepare them for future study – and save some money in the process. Across the state, more public school graduates took more AP exams, with better results last year. Students who earn an AP exam score of 3 or higher on the 5-point scale may receive college credit, advanced standing or both from many colleges and universities. According to a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction news release last month, 639 more high school graduates took 3,984 more exams in 2016-17 than the previous year – a total of
Year Number of exams Participation % Score 3 taken or higher % 2016-17 267 17.9 66.3 2015-16 275 16.5 70.5 2014-15 248 15.6 81.5 2013-14 195 13.3 70.8 2012-13 245 13.0 80.8 21,910 students and 66,660 exams. More than a third of the students – 36.4 percent – took at least one AP course, and 25.5 percent scored three or higher, up 0.7 percent from the previous year. Last year, 17.9 percent of Stoughton High School students took AP exams – more than ever before, though the total number of tests decreased slightly, from 275 to 267 last year. SHS students scored 3 or higher on 66.3 of tests, down from 70.5 last year. Nationally for 2017, 1.17 million graduates took 3.98 million AP exams, with a success rate of 22.8 percent. State Superintendent Tony
Big savings Wisconsin’s 2017 graduates who were successful on their AP exams (scoring at least 3 on a 5-point scale) are estimated to save nearly $39.5 million in college costs, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The calculation assumes three credits for each AP course scored 3 or higher and an average cost for in-state tuition and fees of $298.73 per credit hour.
Evers said in the news release the Advanced Placement program is “one opportunity for our kids to experience the rigor of college-level coursework and, through examination, gain credits or advanced standing that boosts their chances for postsecondary success.” The AP program is made up of 38 courses, the newest being AP Computer Science Principles. Wisconsin according to the news had 125 of its 2017 gradu- release. ates who took that end-ofcourse exam, with 88 perEmail Unified Newspaper cent scoring three or higher. Group reporter Scott De The state’s 2017 graduates Laruelle at scott.delarueltook 23,420 STEM exams, le@wcinet.com. a 7.1 percent increase from the prior year’s graduates,
State aiming to narrow the equity gap in AP testing Ten years ago in Wisconsin, 5.4 percent of low-income graduates took an AP exam and 3.6 percent earned a score of 3 or higher on an exam. Five years ago, 11.0 percent of economically disadvantaged graduates took AP exams with 8.4 percent earning a 3 or higher on an exam. The percentages of economically disadvantaged SHS students participating in AP exams has risen slightly in recent years, from 5.1 percent in 2012-13 to
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Solar panels to provide energy for the Nordic Ridge Park shelter and splash pad will be installed this spring. The Common Council accepted a $10,995 bid from Full Spectrum Solar, of Madison, to provide and install the system. The only other bid received was from Stoughton-based Synergy Renewable Energy Systems for $11,585. The council discussed the bids with parks and rec director Dan Glynn at its March 27 meeting. Glynn said the city’s purchasing policy requires local businesses be within 5 percent of the lowest bid to be considered for projects of less than $15,000. Synergy’s bid was slightly over the 5 percent threshold, Glynn said, and he recommended accepting the low bid, which the council did unanimously. The council also approved spending $3,368 for electric locks to be installed on shelter bathrooms and learned the city spent an additional $4,800 in emergency park funds to replace fiberglass doors and wooden door frames with steel doors and frames. Glynn explained when the shelter was constructed there were “a few items that were unaccounted for,” including tables, steel doors and electric locks. He requested funding to install electric locks, which all park shelters in the city have to prevent vandalism in bathrooms when the park is closed. The locks are set to engage automatically when the
park closes. Otherwise, an employee would have to do so manually. Glynn said public works director Brett Hebert was concerned about having fiberglass doors and wooden door frames on the shelter — which were part of the original construction – because it houses the splash pad mechanicals. The doors and door frames were replaced the last week of March. “I have had conversations with the developer who constructed the shelter, the architectural firm who put the shelter’s specifications together and the manufacturer of the fiberglass doors,” Glynn wrote in a council memo. “None of them gave a definitive answer as to why fiberglass doors were installed, why fiberglass doors were put in the specifications or if they were strong enough to protect the shelter’s contents.” Glynn said he wasn’t involved with the project when it was being planned and said “moving forward we are exploring developing park design guidelines so all items are identified during the budgeting process.” He noted the city purchased 14 tables for the shelter, which also were not included in the project’s budget. But a fundraising effort garnered $12,550 to buy the tables, Glynn said, so no city money was used for the purchase. Also Tuesday, the council authorized the developer to begin work on Phase 3 of the Nordic Ridge subdivision, which has 25 lots zoned for single-family housing, seven duplex lots and one multi-family lot.
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Students from low-income families represent 13.6 percent of 2017 state graduates who took an AP exam. Among those students, 10.8 percent earned a score of 3 or higher on an exam. Wisconsin public school districts are required to pay exam fees for students whose family income meets guidelines for free or reduced-price school meals. The 2017 AP report says that states that contribute to exam fees for low-income students have narrowed equity gaps.
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Kruse’s award is well deserved I have three children who matriculated through Stoughton public schools, and I believe they received a high quality education which taught them to be thoughtful and accomplished adults. In that spirit, I’d like to congratulate Stoughton High School Principal Kruse on his wonderful award. It is a credit to Stoughton that we employ and recognize such outstanding educators. We must support all our educators in their efforts to teach our children.
I’d also like to thank principal Kruse and the district for recognizing and enabling the SASD students who participated in the national walkout against gun violence on March 14. By this action, the district acknowledged the grave concerns and thoughtful thinking of the future members of our community. They deserve this recognition. Sandra Black City of Stoughton
McCabe would serve all constituents Since before I was born, Wisconsin has endured with the grip of special interest money and the disagreeable impact it’s had on communities all over this state. We continue to elect representatives who always seem to end up pushing unpopular legislation that favors a few at the cost of the everyone else. Mike McCabe wants to slam the breaks on this behavior and restore a long lost state government that serves its constituents, all of them. Mike is the only gubernatorial candidate not accepting special interest money. Mike also limited his campaign to small donations and will dramatically cut his own salary if elected governor. Yes, this means Mike’s campaign depends on citizens volunteering, getting the word out and donating what they can when they can. To get a government that truly represents all of us, there is no shortcut. It depends on a lot of people standing up, taking action and doing a little bit
more for themselves. So far that is exactly what I see happening. More and more people are active, engaged and are demanding a state that represents all of us and not just the few that can shell out the most cash. People have been opening the doors to their homes, holding gatherings at public locations, standing out in the cold with signs, talking to neighbors and voluntarily doing many other activities all over this state. We as volunteers know this is a unique moment, a real opportunity to do something that matters. We have a real chance to make Wisconsin a beacon of clean, open and honest government the rest of the country can truly envy. If you have a moment of time please visit Mike’s website at GovernorBlueJeans.com or on facebook at facebook.com/bluejeansgov Let’s take this state back!
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Banning books isn’t something to take lightly
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t a school board meeting late last year in Katy, Texas, a parent complained about drug use and explicit language in a book found on the shelves at Robby Ree his child’s junior high school City of Stoughton library. The novel, “The Hate U Give,” by Angie Thomas, was inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, and it spent 52 weeks (and counting) on the New Thursday, April 12, 2018 • Vol. 136, No. 38 York Times bestseller list. USPS No. 1049-0655 It won four Periodical Postage Paid, Stoughton, WI and additional offices. Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, awards and A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. honors from POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to the American The Stoughton Courier Hub, PO Box 930427, Verona, WI 53593. Bosky Library AssoOffice Location: 135 W. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 ciation and is Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Friday being adapted into a film. Phone: 608-873-6671 • FAX: 608-873-3473 Flouting the school board’s e-mail: stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com own policy, the school board Circulation customer service: (800) 355-1892 president decided to pull the book from school shelves rather ConnectStoughton.com than taking it through the stanThis newspaper is printed on recycled paper. dard review process. This offthe-books banning prompted an Circulation General Manager Carolyn Schultz Lee Borkowski outcry from librarians, teachers ungcirculation@wcinet.com and students in the area, as well lborkowski@wcinet.com as readers across the country. News Sales Manager A Dec. 4 “Vulture” story on Jim Ferolie Kathy Neumeister the issue noted other books with stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com kathy.neumeister@wcinet.com similar content that remained Sports on school shelves unchallenged, Advertising Jeremy Jones such as “Go Ask Alice,” by Catherine Stang ungsportseditor@wcinet.com Anonymous and “Looking for stoughtonsales@wcinet.com Alaska,” by John Green. Too bad Assistant Editor Classifieds the school board president didn’t Scott Girard Diane Beaman rely on librarians to evaluate this ungreporter@wcinet.com ungclassified@wcinet.com challenge. Reporters Inside Sales As a youth services librariAnthony Iozzo, Alexander Cramer, an, I take book challenges very Monica Morgan Bill Livick, Amber Levenhagen, insidesales@wcinet.com seriously. And like any librarian Scott De Laruelle, Helu Wang with a master’s degree in library and information science, I studUnified Newspaper Group, a division of ied book banning in-depth. Woodward Communications,Inc. Most people are unaware of A dynamic, employee-owned media company the standard process, which Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. involves creating sample book challenge forms, learning Printed by Capital Newspapers - Madison de-escalation techniques and role-playing encounters with NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION
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fellow students acting the part of angry patrons. And some people also don’t realize there is much more to the evaluation of what books are on library shelves than what they find offensive – and that almost everything worth reading will be offensive to someone. Here are some things I wish people knew about asking for a book to be removed from library shelves: First, you have a right to decide what your children read, but not what other people’s children read. A good example here is when middle-grade author Kate Messner had a Vermont school visit canceled at the last minute because the administration became concerned over the topic of addiction in “The Seventh Wish.” It is understandable to worry about exposing sensitive children to difficult topics. But it’s also important to remember that books that tackle difficult topics can be lifelines for children who are experiencing these things in real life. “We’re not protecting kids when we keep them from stories that shine a light in the darker corners of their lives,” Messner wrote on her blog. “We’re just leaving them alone in the dark.” Second, if you don’t find something that offends you on my shelves, I’m not doing my job. When I experience a book challenge, I ask the patron to imagine every member of the community visiting our library and banning a book they personally find offensive. Some might want to get rid of books like “The Hate U Give,” based on their language and depiction of drug usage. A non-Christian might want to ban “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” A vegetarian might
remove “America’s Best Ribs: 100 Recipes for the Best. Ribs. Ever.” Imagine what would be left behind if everyone got to ban one book. The library’s goal is not to provide an inoffensive collection – it’s to provide a broad, deep pool of topics and viewpoints so readers can choose for themselves and their children. Along these lines, books are a safe way to explore difficult topics. Experiencing tough circumstances and the fallout from bad decisions in a book can be a great way to learn and grow as a person without suffering realworld consequences. Books can comfort and advise readers enduring the challenges faced by fictional characters. Readers not experiencing the events of the story might learn empathy by seeing the world through different eyes. And finally, challenging a book only makes it more popular. If people get wind that a book is controversial, all it does is pique their curiosity. They want to see what the fuss is about or perhaps read the book and decide for themselves. We saw this happen a month after “The Hate U Give” was banned at the Katy, Texas, schools, when Book Riot contributor Kelly Jensen organized a drive to flood Little Free Libraries there with more than 200 free copies of the book. And, of course, it remains available in the public library – but good luck finding it on the shelf. Last time I looked at their online catalog, every single copy was checked out. Amanda Bosky is a youth services librarian for the Stoughton Public Library.
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Stoughton History April
110 Years ago - 1908 • When 20 young men, boys from 15 to 18 years of age, get beastly drunk in Edgerton, and on Sunday at that, will no license in Stoughton “save the boys.” We noticed a bunch of hoodlums get on the train at Edgerton Sunday night, one of them that was so full that he “spewed” not only all over the floor, but in the lap of a traveling man, who was indignant enough to throw the lad through the car window, which he should have done. • The battle is over and to the victors belong the spoils. Our motto, let majority rule, and as the majority has decided for a “dry” town, let her be “dry” to the core. • O.O. Melaas, one of the prominent druggists of our community, died Monday night of apoplexy. A noble, good man has been stricken down in the prime of his life and gone to seek his reward. • M a ny o f o u r c i t i zens are now getting the automobile craze and the city will be full of them before the season is over. Falk Bros. are the latest to invest in one of the machines, and C.J. Melaas, A.F. Scheldrup and M.O. Flom are in the market for them. • A reunion of the G.A.R. was held in this place on Wednesday, the old vets marching in a body to the high school building, where patriotic addresses were delivered by W.J. McKay and H.W. Rood of Madison, done to create enthusiasm and patriotism in the rising
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70 Years ago - 1948 • The Rev. Gustav Hannevik, new pastor of the Evangelical Free Church in Stoughton, is expected to arrive here Thursday and take part in the mid-week services, which will be held Thursday night. • Harold Stassen upset Gen. Douglas MacArthur and Gov. Tom Dewey won the all-important Wisconsin presidential primary. • D o n Vi ke , f o r m e r Stoughton high school athlete and pitcher for the Pleasant Hill baseball team, leaves April 14 for Centralia, Ill., for a month’s spring training at the Cubs training camp. • In what was the largest vote ever cast in a Stoughton election, 2,241 votes, labor ticket of five candidates for city offices swept four of its candidates into office over an administration ticket, winning by large majorities. • A landmark in the town of Porter, about eight miles east of here, for the past 70 years, the old St. Michael Catholic Church, more popularly known as the Prairie church, will be razed soon. The church occupies a site used by the church for the past 108 years, two previous buildings having been built there. • The municipal administration of Mayor Allen E. Skinner, Jr., was completed, practically speaking, Tuesday night, when the postponed April council meeting handled a volume of routine business, including acceptance of the two-acre John Bjoin Memorial Park.
45 Years ago - 1973 • The first trees were planted in Stoughton FFA’s
new orchard at the high school. • With the groundbreaking for the new Stoughton State Bank building on the city’s west side expected to take place July 1, partial clearing on the land it will occupy has begun as workmen began tearing down the former Brickson root beer stand building. • Robert Greig, president of Greig Machine Inc., has announced this week the execution of a merger of his company with Faustel, Inc. of Butler. • A record 1,107 voters reported at the Dunn Town Hall Tuesday to cast ballots. Truman Felland, town chairman, declined to seek another term, and the new chairman will be William Offerdahl, Jr. • “Imagine” will be the theme of the Stoughton High School prom Saturday night at the Stoughton Country Club. Reigning over the spring event will be king Tim Erickson and queen Sue Wethal. • A group of Japanese governors visited Wisconsin last week, and spent Wednesday in the state capitol. One of the highlights of the capitol visit was a command performance by Stoughton’s famous Norwegian dancers.
former step-daughter-in-law Sharon L. Jacobson, repeated her John Doe testimony into the disappearance of Ruth Homberg. Gary Homberg was charged with his wife’s murder the day he was sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of embezzling $645,000 from Millfab, Inc. and tax evasion last month. Homberg had been president of Millfab. • Labor unrest at Stoughton Trailers appears to be heating up with a rash of vandalism at the plant last week, and a meeting this Sunday which, according to a union official, “bring (the situation) to a head.” Stoughton Trailers, a manufacturer of semi-truck trailers, and the United Auto Workers have tried to reach contract agreement for over a year, but the talks on wages, seniority and job security seem to have stalled. • Angry over job security and health issues, about 500 members of the United Auto Workers walked off the job at Stoughton Trailers Monday morning. Members of UAW local 2247 and company officials met last Friday in a last-ditch attempt to avoid a strike, but failed to reach an agreement. “They didn’t show up with anything,” Isaac Keliipio, UAW area president, said of the 30 Years ago - 1988 company’s bargaining posi• Former Stoughton busi- tion last week. “What they nessman Gary W. Homberg gave us was a copy of the lost the first round of his company handbook.” first-degree murder trial Tuesday. Homburg, 49, charged with the 1983 murder of his wife, Ruth, was in Dane County Circuit Court judge Jack Aulik’s court for a preliminary hearing on the charge, when his main accuser, former mistress and
10 Years ago - 2008 • A decision whether to close Yahara Elementary School could come as early as July, based on a preliminary timeline of events recently released by the Stoughton Area School District. District administrators began investigating the possibility of closing Yahara after they learned last year the district would have to spend nearly $2.5 million to upgrade the nearly 50-yearold building plumbing, electrical, mechanical and heating systems. • The Stoughton Area School District may reduce as many as 12 teaching positions for the 2008-09 school year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean 12 individuals will lose their jobs. That’s the word from school superintendent Mary Gavigan and Becky Fjelstad, director of human resources. • Claims of extortion, stealing from teachers and other unethical behavior – that’s the latest charge by the Stoughton Education Association against the Stoughton Area School District administration, while both sides continue efforts to settle the SEA contract. Scores of teachers packed the halls of the administration building prior to Monday’s board of education meeting, before filtering into the room carrying signs of protest.
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Wands at the ready Library hosts Triwizard Tournament AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
Witches and wizards (and muggles, too) will be able to flex their magical muscles at the library next week for the library’s first Triwizard Tournament. The Triwizard Tournament is an event from the Harry Potter universe that challenges the participants in tests of magical skill and determination. Participants will be able to explore the Hogwarts grounds and compete in challenges to see who can join the ranks of Durmstrang, Beauxbatons and Hogwarts champions. The tournament will run after the library closes, from 6:459:15 p.m. Friday, April 20. It’s open to grades 6 and up, and registration is required. For information or to register, call 873-6281.
If You Go What: Triwizard Tournament When: 6:45-9:15 p.m. Friday, April 20 Where: Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St. Info: Registration required; 873-6281
Kick off the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival with the Dubuque Chorale as we bring you Movie Melodies! 7:30 pm Saturday, April 21 & 2:00 pm Sunday, April 22
Five Flags Theater $15
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A concert full of sneak peeks featuring some of this year’s film selections, along with classic movie music performed by the Dubuque Chorale and the Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choir.
Literacy in action around SASD SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Stoughton schools and students organized a variety of activities to promote literacy in March. Stoughton High School students on March 2 joined with schools across the country to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by holding a DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) time during Academic Homeroom.
Students and staff at Kegonsa Elementary School also observed Dr. Seuss’ birthday. On March 6, Stoughton High School Student Senators visited Fox Prairie Elementary School to read children’s books to students. River Bluff Middle School organized a Tournament of Books again this year for students, coinciding with NCAA March Madness tournament. This bracket-style tournament matched
books in one-on-one games decided by students. A similar activity took place at Sandhill with picture books. The winner of each round was decided by class votes. Sandhill also decorated doors with picture book themes to encourage students. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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Pansy sale
American Legion breakfast
The Partners of Stoughton Hospital is offering pansy plants for sale through Friday, April 13. They are offered as a pre-order, prepay basis. Plants are $9 for a 10-inch pot. Plants must be picked up between 1-4 p.m. April 18 near the Foundation office. A receipt of purchase is required to pick up plants. For information, visit stoughtonhospital.com/partners-ofstoughton-hospital.
Fish boil T h e S o n s o f N o r wa y – M a n d t Lodge, 317 S. Page St., will host a fish boil starting at 5 p.m. Friday, April 13. The dinner menu is Icelandic cod, potatoes, carrots, onions, coleslaw, dessert and beverages. Tickets are $15 per person, $7 for children ages 5-12, and will be available at the door. For information, call 873-7209.
Photo exhibit Meet the artist behind the photographs during a one-day event at Woodland Studios, 195 E. Main St., from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Joe Garza will visit the studio for his Nature and Wildlife photo series. Refreshments will be available. For information, call 877-8007 or visit woodland-studios.com.
activities, mentors, discussions and potlucks. The American Legion Auxiliary For more information, visit mops. Unit 59, 803 N. Page St., will hold an org or their Facebook page Stoughall-you-can-eat breakfast from 7:30- ton St. Ann’s MOPS at Night. 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 15. The menu includes pancakes, hash Trails clean up browns, scrambled eggs, homemade The Rivers and Trails Taskforce gravy and biscuits, beverages and annual river and trail cleanup day more. will start at 11 a.m. Saturday, April The cost is $8 or $4 for children 21, at the pedestrian bridge at Diviunder 10. All proceeds will bene- sion Street Park. fit the Badger Girls program and Volunteers are sought to help pick Stoughton Girl Scouts. up trash that may have accumulated For information, call 205-9090. over the last year. Trash bags will be provided but it is encouraged to bring ROHS meeting your own work gloves. R Olde House Society (ROHS) For more information, email Dan will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Glynn at dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us. Thursday, April 19, at 527 S. Page St. The group will tour the home and Community meal enjoy some fellowship. Visit First Lutheran Church, 310 E. The ROHS is a group of people Washington St., for the free monthpreserving Stoughton’s treasures, ly “Our Daily Bread” meal from 4-6 one house at a time. Attendees are p.m. Sunday, April 29. asked to bring a light snack to share The meal will be served at 4:30 and their favorite beverage. New- p.m. and includes assorted cassecomers are welcome. roles, salads, rolls, dessert, coffee F o r i n f o r m a t i o n , e m a i l and milk. No carry-out meals are rohstoughton@gmail.com. available; for transportation to dinner, call 873-7276 by noon April 29. MOPS Rides are provided free of charge Mothers of Preschoolers (Moms’ within the Stoughton Area School Group) will meet in Healy Hall of St. District. Ann’s Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., This month’s meal is sponsored by at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 19. West Koshkonong Lutheran Church. All mothers are welcome to join For information, call 873-7761. in the celebration of motherhood. Meetings include speakers, creative
Thursday, April 12
• 3:30 p.m., Sherlock Week: K9 Ole demonstration (all ages), library, 873-6281 • 4 p.m., Sherlock Week: Escape From Baker Street, library, 873-6281 • 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays with Murder mystery book discussion: Alexander McCall Smith, library, 873-6281 • 6:30-8 p.m., Exploring six tools to return to calm, Terra Simpla Retreat Center, 845 State Road 138, permaculture.terrasimpla.com
Friday, April 13
• 1-3 p.m., Painting rocks distribution and family movie, senior center, 873-8585 • 5-6 p.m., Fish boil ($15 adults, $7 children ages 5-12), Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., arnesonfamily5@gmail.com
Saturday, April 14
• 10-11 a.m., Cooking class for kids 5-7 with Stoughton Hospital and Stoughton Kiwanis, (registration required), Skaalen, 400 N. Morris St., 873-2356 • 1 p.m., Sherlock Week: Escape From Baker Street, library, 873-6281 • 1-6 p.m., Joe Garza art exhibit and reception, Woodland Studios, 195 E. Main St., 877-8007
Sunday, April 15
• 7:30-11:30 a.m., American Legion Auxiliary Unit 59 breakfast ($8, $4 children under 10), 803 N. Page St., 205-9090
Tuesday, April 17
• 10:30-11:30 a.m., Question and answer session with Tim Onsager, senior center, 873-8585 • 6:30 p.m., Researching your historic home program, library, 873-6281
Wednesday, April 18
• 6:30 p.m., Library board meeting, library, 873-6281
Thursday, April 19
Baha’i Faith
Bible Baptist 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
Christ Lutheran Church
515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship
Ezra 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.
First Lutheran Church
310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship
Fulton 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
St. Ann Catholic Church
• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Cross blood drive, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., redcrossblood.org • 6:45 p.m., Triwizard Tournament (grades 6 and up, registration required), library, 873-6281
Covenant Lutheran Church
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.
Christ the King Community Church
Stoughton Baptist Church
• 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org • 5-7:30 p.m., Stoughton Chamber Community Expo, Mandt Community Center, 400 Mandt Pkwy., 8737912 • 7 p.m., ROHS meeting, 527 S. Page St., rohstoughton.com • 7 p.m., Mothers of Preschoolers meeting, St. Ann’s Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., mops.org
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.
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 Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Service 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.
Friday, April 20
Saturday, April 21
• 11 a.m., River and Trails Taskforce clean up day, Division Street Park, dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us.
Sunday, April 22
United Methodist of Stoughton
• 2 p.m., Children’s Painting Series: The picture factory, library, 873-6281
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church
• 10 a.m., Craft Club: Decorate it, senior center, 8738585 • 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 • 6:30 p.m., Page Turners adult book discussion, library, 873-6281
525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton stoughtonmethodist.org Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship
LakeView Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 • lakevc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship
1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church
2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
Tuesday, April 24
Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 628-6500
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– 1 Corinthians 3:9 NIV The creation of the world and the salvation of the souls therein is a work in progress.Every dawn is, in some ways, a vestige of creation, but more than just a vestige, it is indeed a new creation.The world is clearly in the process of becoming what it will be, and we are cocreators with God in determining how things will work out.Just as the physical universe is in flux,so too the moral universe. Good and evil are locked in mortal combat, and we are all called to do our part on the side of God and the angels.It can sometimes be discouraging to see how depraved people can be. Governments, which should serve their people,sometimes seem more bent on subjugating or otherwise taking advantage of them.Wars and rumors of wars there will always be, but we can take heart that most of us cringe when we see people acting cruelly, and the human heart is more moved by pity, compassion and kindness than by cruelty and evil. And while there may be a bit of larceny in every heart, most of us are more desirous to become better human beings and to help our fellow human beings than to fleece them. So take up your cross (or your shield), and help God and your fellow man fight the good fight. – Christopher Simon
Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 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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River Bluff Middle School students performed “Shrek the Musical Jr.” last weekend. Originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, the performance was produced by Trish Gates and directed by Don Walden. Dozens of students and SASD staff helped with the performance, which was featured at the Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center April 6 and 7.
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Shrek (Laura Perry) sings about wanting the fairy tale creatures off his land and out of his swamp.
Photos by Amber Levenhagen
Above, the Duloc Performers sing a welcome to Duloc. At right, from left, Payton Collins, Sophia Tallman and Svea Hovland perform as Fiona in the River Bluff Middle School’s musical performance of Shrek. Below, Lord Farquaad (David Stracener) threatens to pull the gumdrop buttons off of Gingy (Molly Gracyalny).
a celebration of
Pastor Scott’s Ministry
Sunday, April 15 at Christ Lutheran Church At all three services (8:00, 9:10 and 10:30 a.m.) with a Luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
First of all: Pastor Scott is not disappearing. He has gone on disability, but since disability is a bit like retirement the Fellowship Committee feels it is appropriate now to celebrate his 14 ½ years at Christ Lutheran. On the 15th of April Pastor Scott will preach at all three services and there will be a brief program in his honor at each one. At 11:30 a.m. a Luncheon will be served in Fellowship Hall. Anyone in the community who would like to join the celebration is invited to do so. adno=567683-01
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Foundation: SACF gave away more than $90,000 in grants and scholarships in 2017 Continued from page 1
Foundation goals
both sides because we want people who don’t know that they could apply for funds and we want people to help support us, too.”
Early days The foundation was established with the help of Paul Sundby, a World War II veteran who lived in Stoughton up until his death in 2009. Without heirs, he wanted his financial success to benefit the community he loved. “The primary focus was to be on areas close to his heart: natural resources and the environment,” board member Dan Prueher wrote in a news release to the Hub. “Rather than simply donate a sum to the city, he wanted to find a way to build an ongoing benefit to the community.” With the help of his financial advisor, Kent Knutson, they established an endowment in Sundby’s name with a controlled amount paid out each year. This became SACF, and a governing board was established to determine projects the foundation could consider funding. The first board was Andy Arians, Dick Ilenfeldt, former mayor Helen Johnson, Kent Knutson, Tom Fendrick, Terry Brenny, Carol Wahlin and Mike Bemis, some of whom still volunteer with the foundation. The impact of the
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Frank Zych, a volunteer at the Stoughton Area Food Pantry stocks shelves. The food pantry is one of the regular beneficiaries of the Stoughton Area Community Foundation.
foundation has adapted over the years to encompass numerous organizations for all parts of Stoughton. But to keep honoring Sundby’s wishes, the foundation awards memorial scholarships each year to those studying sustainability and e nv i r o n m e n t a l s c i e n c e . The Bob Green Memorial
Scholarship was also established in honor of a beneficiary and shares the same mission. The board evolves over time, with a six-year maximum term, although bylaws allow former members of the board to return after a certain amount of time. Besides staffing changes
and the awarding of scholarships, Diebel said not much else has changed in the foundation’s 20 years. He credits the longevity of the group to the financial stability, dedication of the team and the support of the community. “Working with such a dedicated board is a real pleasure,” Diebel said. “We work well as a team and each person is dedicated to helping support those community organizations that do the work of making Stoughton a better community.”
grant requests annually, with a deadline set for Sept. 15 every year. “It becomes a competitive thing, we get people to submit applications for money and there’s more than we have money for, not a tremendous amount, but we try to make sure we give something,” Diebel explained. All of the applications are reviewed by a subcommittee that gets together and analyzes if the purposes of each group are what the foundation wants to support and decides if it’s a sustainHow they help able project. Though the foundation’s Community organizations are invited to submit funding comes directly from
The foundation has three goals established upon its founding: • To professionally manage charitable gifts and provide grants and scholarships in a manner consistent with the donor’s specific and general interests • To strengthen the nonprofit agencies and institutions which offer programs in education, social welfare, health care, the arts, community development, historic preservation and other fields • To provide philanthropic opportunities by matching community needs with public and private responses. community support, the beneficiaries that established the foundation helped set financial rules that have allowed the foundation to keep donating year after year. Only a set percentage is taken out of the bank each year, which allows the pool to keep growing at a sustainable rate. “The generosity of the original benefactors made it so there’s enough money that we’re able to keep doing this,” he said. “Sustainability is the main reason why we’re able to keep this going.” Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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High school members of the Girl-2-Girl and Guy Squad groups met jointly on Dec. 12 in the basement of Stoughton United Methodist Church for holiday-themed activities. From left, Stoughton High School freshman Emily Symes holds a carrot on her nose while senior Tyrees Scott and freshman Rachel Rogers wrap Symes in toilet paper to look like a snowman. Girl-2-Girl and Guy Squad are some of the regular beneficiaries of the Stoughton Area Community Foundation.
Thursday, April 19 5:00-7:30 PM
Mandt Community Center
Annual meeting
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The Stoughton Area Community Foundation’s annual meeting will be held next week. The foundation is celebrating 20 years this year. To honor that, beneficiaries of grants and scholarships are invited to attend the meeting and share their testimonies with the community and members of the foundation’s board and committees. The meeting will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at the EMS building, 516 S. Fourth St.
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Softball
Boys golf
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Junior Jack Gardner is the lone returning letterwinner for the Stoughton boys golf team.
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Freshman Grace Ott (center) is congratulated following a 3-run home run in the bottom of the first inning Monday. Stoughton held off nonconference Whitewater to win the game 6-5.
Vikes hold off Whitewater JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Kailey Hammersly wasn’t exactly sharp in her debut Tuesday but she and the Stoughton softball team did enough to hold off nonconference Whitewater, 6-5, for the team’s first win of the season. “Defensively, we played solid and way better than the first game against Fort Atkinson,” coach Kristin Siget said. “Having everyone back today and in their normal positions really helped. If we can get Kailey’s pitch count down with some more strikes, our bats should come around, and things should be good.” Hammersly, who missed the Vikings’ first game of the season while on spring break, struggled throwing strikes and had eight walks.
“The strike zone was a little small early. The ump didn’t like the ball low and away, so we had to accommodate that and come inside,” Hammersly said. She helped her cause at the plate though, collecting a 2-run single that broke a 3-3 tie in the third inning. First baseman Stacy Benoy pushed the eventual game-winning run across home plate two batters later, giving Stoughton a 6-3 lead. The Vikings had a chance to extend the lead further in the third only to see Hammersly caught in a rundown between third base and home plate. “At first I thought coach told me to stop, and I wasn’t really watching the ball, so that’s my bad,” Hammersly said. “I should have just kept going.” Whitewater pulled within a run in the top of the sixth as Alyssa
Schumacher drove in two runs with a two-out single back up the middle. The Whippets later threatened to tie the game a second time with runners on the corners and two outs in the top of the seventh inning. Autumn Lesar drew a one-out walk in the top of the inning and moved to third following a Kailey Ruhl sacrifice bunt and a Sara Johnson infield single. Hammersly took the final out herself, inducing Jocelin Beecroft to hit a weak grounder back to her. Stoughton freshman Grace Ott belted a 3-run home run following two-out walks by Savanna Jemilo and Hammersly to give the Vikings a 3-0 lead in the bottom of first inning. “We have a lot of freshman on the team and there are still some nerves,” Siget said. “It was nice to get that home run to give them some confidence that they could go out
Sectional qualifier Gardner is lone returner in 2018 ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
and do it.” Defensively, Ott also called a great game behind the plate, helping to hold the Whippets to five hits. Whitewater loaded the bases twice in the first three innings but the Whippets came away empty in the first inning. Lead-off hitter
The 2018 season will be very different for the Stoughton boys golf team. Stephen Stokes takes over as head coach following the departure of Dave Taebel, who is now coaching the UW-La Crosse women’s golf team in its inaugural season, and four of five starters are gone. Stokes, who also took the reins as the girls head coach in the fall, was an assistant last season. He will have to help four newcomers get acclimated to the varsity lineup, and Stokes said the team will look to lean on junior Jack Gardner, who qualified for sectionals last season and is the lone returner. “I expect Jack to be a very good player for us this year and compete with the best players in the conference,” Stokes
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What’s next Stoughton travels to Brandt Quirk Park in Watertown at 5 p.m. Thursday to face the Badger South newcomer Goslings. The Vikings then have a week off before hosting Madison Edgewood at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 17.
Boys tennis
Vikings return six to the courts JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Interim coach Chris Schultz said the Stoughton boys tennis team is a young squad with only one senior. The Vikings return six letterwinners and graduated the same number. “We do have a few underclassmen who are dedicated to the sport of tennis,” Schultz said. “We hope they can lead us to the next level.” Junior Nolan Meyer (6-16) is the Vikings’ top returning singles player, going 6-16 at No. 1 singles last year. Meyer fell 6-2, 6-4 to sixth-seeded Tanner Bakken of Fort Atkinson in the first round at No. 1 singles. Sophomore Alex Dedie (4-17) will take over for Adam McCune (8-14) at No. 2 singles. Dedie lost 6-3, 6-4 to fifth-seeded Dan Koopman of
2018 returning letterwinners Seniors: Brandon Metzler (doubles) Juniors: Nolan Meyer (singles), Zerek Zeichert (singles), JP Fischer (doubles), Collin Ace (doubles) Sophomores: Alex Dedie (singles) Oregon at No. 3 singles. McCune beat Cody Santas 6-2, 6-3 in the opening round of the No. 2 singles bracket only to fall 6-1, 6-2 to second-seeded Hunter Dunn of Edgewood 6-1, 6-2 in the next round. Junior Zerek Zeichert was 6-14 at No. 4 singles last year, and could either move up the singles lineup or step in at No. 1 doubles. Zerek Zeichert was the only seeded player for the Vikings in the tournament. He beat Reedsburg’s Reuben Selander
in the opening round but lost to the eventual champion – third-seeded Zak Roskos 6-0, 6-0 in the second round. Stoughton’s top doubles team of Zeth Zeichert and Connor Merow (7-14) each graduated following the season. Vikings’ No. 2 doubles player Johnathon Blaikie is also gone. Fellow No. 2 doubles player Jet Matteson is no longer on the team. Zeth Zeichert and Merow were shut out 6-0, 6-0 by
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Returning letterwinners for the Stoughton boys tennis (front, from left) are: Alex Denie and Turn to Tennis/Page 10 Colin Ace; (back) Zerek Zeichert, Nolan Meyer, JP Fischer and Branden Metzler.
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Tennis: Young squad hits court Continued from page 9 Oregon’s Sean Bychowski and Kyle Rehrauer in the first round at conference. Blaikie and Matteson supplied one of two wins for the Vikings’ doubles teams in the first round, blowing out Reedsburg 6-1, 6-2 at No. 2 doubles. They faced the top-seeded and eventual champions in the second round, however, and lost 6-0, 6-2. Brandon Metzler is the only returning senior for
Stoughton. He and Collin Ace were 4-7 at No. 3 doubles last year but they expect to move up this season. Ace and Metzler rolled 6-0, 6-1 over Monroe in the opening round at No. 3 doubles but fell 6-1, 6-1 to the second-seeded team from Milton in the next round. Junior JP Fischer (0-6) played in four varsity matches last season at No. 3 doubles. Stoughton won three dual matches last season and took fourth place at its annual invitational.
MG, Edgewood among favorites Stoughton coach Chris Schultz said he’s not sure what to expect as a firstyear coach in the Badger South this season. He said he expects Edgewood, Monona Grove and Oregon to be near the top once again in conference, however. The Vikings finished 1-5 during the Badger South season and eight out of 12 teams at the conference meet. The conference could be in for a bit of a shakeup this season following the graduation of the conference’s top two singles players. Oregon graduated Calvin Schneider (21-7), and Edgewood graduated three-time conference champion Cecil Lingard. While both teams hope to remain competitive in the Badger South, Monona Grove seeks to leapfrog both with the return of its No. 1 singles player and WIAA Division 1 state qualifier Cole Lindwall (149). Monona Grove’s No. 1 doubles team of Andrew Zhou and freshman Jacob Munz earned a seventh seed at state and won two rounds at state last year. Munz will need to find a new partner
this season, however. Madison Edgewood, the defending WIAA Division 2 state team champion, scored 53 points to win the Badger South crown. Oregon finished second with 36. The Crusaders won titles at Nos. 1 and 3 singles and Nos. 2 and 3 doubles to distance themselves from the Panthers. Despite the graduation of Lingard, the Crusaders should remain solid on the singles side. Hunter Dunn (12-2) and junior Christopher Boll both return and are expected to move up the singles lineup after qualifying for state last year. Edgewood also returns half of its two state qualifying doubles teams in seniors Kurtis Thelen and Forrest Lynn. Oregon will have to replace three-time state qualifier Charles Donovan (22-4) won the No. 2 singles title, his second title in four years. Zak Roskos returns as the No. 4 singles champion and is expected to move up the lineup this season. Roskos knocked off the top two seeds to win the title his first season on varsity.
Badger South schedule Date Opponent Time April 12 Monroe 4:15 p.m. April 17 at Oregon 4:15 p.m. April 19 at Watertown 4:15 p.m. April 24 Milton 4:15 p.m. April 26 at Edgewood 4:15 p.m. May 1 Monona Grove 4:15 p.m. May 4 Fort Atkinson 4:15 p.m. May 18-19 Badger South meet 9 a.m.
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Vikes drop season opener to Sauk Prairie ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Stoughton girls soccer finally opened the season Tuesday after several postponements but fell 2-0 to nonconference Sauk Prairie. Senior goalie Anna Callahan finished with seven saves. The Eagles scored late in the first half and took a 1-0 lead at halftime and added a goal in the second half.
Stoughton, Reedsburg (ppd.) The Vikings’ match at Reedsburg was postponed Thursday. The game will be made up at 5 p.m. Monday, May 7.
What’s next Stoughton travels to Oregon at 7 p.m. Thursday and hosts nonconference Elkhorn at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Vikings close the week at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at nonconference DeForest.
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Junior forward Peighton Trieloff battles for a header in the first half Tuesday in a nonconference match against Sauk Prairie. The Vikings lost the match, which was the first of the season, 2-0.
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Stoughton boys tennis played host to DeForest in a Badger Conference crossover match on Tuesday and won 5-2. The Vikings’ rolled atop the lineup with Nolan Meyer and Steven Benoy winning at Nos. 1 and 2 singles.
Meyer cruised 6-2, 6-0 at No. 1 singles and Benoy added a 6-0, 6-2 victory at No. 2 singles. Ethan Wright picked up a 6-1, 6-4 win at No. 4 singles. Collin Ace and Brandon Metzler also took care of business, winning 6-1, 6-3 at No. 1 doubles. Stoughton won 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles. The names were not available.
What’s next Stoughton hosts Monroe in its Badger South Conference opener at 4:25 p.m. Thursday.
Softball: Vikings’ bats shutdown by Cheesemakers Continued from page 9 Morgan Gransee singled home a run in the second. Gransee went 4 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored. Catherine Yang and Autumn Lesar walked with the bases loaded to tie the game an inning later. Hammersly went the distance in the circle for the Vikings, striking out six in seven innings. She surrendered four earned runs on seven hits. “Being the first game I’ve thrown this year, you have your little ifs and buts,” Hammersly said. “You just got to have a positive mindset to win games.” Jacee Johnson got the start for Whitewater and went four innings, striking out three. She allowed six earned runs on seven hits and a pair of walks. Sara Johnson allowed one hit in two innings of relief.
It was the first of four games in as many days for the Vikings, who rescheduled their April 5 game at home against Milton to Wednesday. Stoughton already had a game against a pair of Badger South frontrunners in perennial powerhouse Monroe on Tuesday and a Thursday showdown against newcomer Watertown on Thursday. All games are set for 5 p.m. starts. “It’s tough having four games in a row like that, but when the weather is like this, you’ve got to get games in wherever you can,” Siget said. “The Milton game getting rescheduled for Wednesday wasn’t a great spot for either one of us, I think they have a game every day from Tuesday through Saturday now.” Shortstop Maddy Brickson is expected to help eat up at least a couple of innings throughout the week.
Monroe 6, Stoughton 1 Stoughton (1-2 overall, 0-2 Badger South) fell behind early and was only able to rally for one run in the top of the seventh in a 6-1 loss Tuesday at Monroe. Brickson was the only Viking with multiple hits, going 2-for-4 in the leadoff spot. Hammersly took the loss, allowing two earned runs on seven hits. She struck out one. Meredith Hose went 2 for 3 with a double and a triple. The Cheesemakers’ lead-off hitter scored twice. Hailey Betthauser (2-for-3) and Sydney Updike (2-for-3) each drove in a pair of runs for Monroe. Olivia Bobak went the distance for Monroe for the win. Babcock allowed one run on five hits and three walks. She struck out nine
Golf: Four new faces to join Gardner on varsity lineup this season Continued from page 9 wrote in a preview questionnaire. Gardner shot a 93 at sectionals at Reedsburg Country Club last season, but he finished with an 81 at regionals. Graduate David Graffin, who won the individual Badger South Conference title, is a key loss, but senior Tyler Anderson, juniors Dan Sutton and Drew Anderson and sophomore Jake Livingston are all projected to be in the new starting lineup with Gardner. Sutton was the top JV
2018 returning letterwinner Junior: Jack Gardner (projected to be No. 1 golfer in lineup) player from last season, and Anderson played lacrosse the past two years. “Our expectation is to compete as hard as we can each week and be better at the end of the season than we were to start the season,” Stokes wrote.
Badger South race goes through Edgewood, MG, Oregon Stoughton coach Stephen Stokes wrote in a preview questionnaire that Madison Edgewood, Monona Grove Date Type Place Time and Oregon all look to compete for April 10 mini-meet Foxboro GC 2 p.m. the Badger South Conference title this mini-meet The Oaks GC 2 p.m. season with a strong group of return- April 17 ers. April 24 mini-meet Koshkonong CC 2 p.m. Oregon brings back senior Ryan mini-meet Monroe CC 2 p.m. Candell and junior John Klus from May 2 its postseason lineup. Both golfers May 15 conference House on the Rock 9 a.m. advanced to sectionals. Klus, who was in a playoff for Badger South medalist as a freshman, took fourth last season. Edgewood returns seniors Rory a team last season and return seniors Madison Edgewood won the confer- Gierhart, Drew Arndt and Matthew Jake Schroeckenthaler and Brad ence meet last season with a 311 and Phelan and junior James Gilmore. Edmonston. Schroeckenthaler, who is ended up winning the WIAA Division State runner-up Ben Gilles graduated. also a standout basketball player, took 2 state meet by 22 strokes over Lodi. Monona Grove qualified for state as fourth at the D1 state meet last season.
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McHone takes second in 55 dash at W/TFA meet Gardner shoots a 92 in opener ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Senior Sam McHone won both the preliminary and semi-final races in the 55-meter dash Saturday at the W/ TFA Indoor State Championships. McHone had a personal record time of 6.52 seconds in the semifinals at UW-Whitewater, but he ended up second to Oak Creek senior Cornelius Bright in the finals. McHone finished the final in 6.54, and Bright edged him out for first in 6.53, which was a PR for him. Senior Weston Beyler and sophomore Quinn Arnott also competed in the 55 dash. Beyler was 60th in 7.04, and Arnott was 70th in 7.13, which was a PR. Senior Evan Ouk had the second-highest finish on the day. Ouk took 10th in the pole vault with a height of 13 feet. Brookfield East senior Cameron Bauer won the event with a height of 14-6. Senior Tommy McClain took 14th in the shot put with a distance of 48-6 3/4. Fond du Lac junior Andrew Stone won with a distance of 65- 1/4. Senior Ian Bormett took 17th in the 800 in 2:04.79, and senior Sean McLaury was 21st in 2:05.24.
What’s next Stoughton boys track travels to Mount Horeb for a quad at 4:15 p.m. Thursday and travels to McFarland for an invite at 2 p.m. Saturday. The week wraps up with a quad at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Edgewood High School. Whitefish Bay senior Rhys Koch won in 1:56.87. Bormett also took 30th in the 400 with a time of 54.64. Senior Jake Deutsch was 34th in 55.04, and senior Anders Goetz was 44th in 55.80. Reedsburg senior Luke Rapisarda won in 51.76. McLaury added a 24th-place finish in the long jump with a distance of 20-0. Arnott was 34th in 19-5 3/4. Bay Port senior Cordell Tinch won with a distance of 24-3 1/2, which was 7 1/4 inches from the meet record. Deutsch, Goetz, Beyler and McHone finished 29th in the 4x200 relay in 1:40.15. Franklin won in 1:32.84. Junior Parker Flint took 41st in
the 1,600 in 4:44.7. Kimberly junior Rowen Ellenberg won in 4:17.46. Sophomore Zak Finholt was 47th in the triple jump with a distance of 37-3 3/4. Oak Creek senior James Carter won with a jump of 46-11 1/2.
Badger Challenge Stoughton traveled to Portage for the Badger Challenge on Tuesday and had several top three finishes in the field events. Ouk took second in the pole vault with a height of 12-6, and McClain was second in the shot put with a throw of 45-6. Senior Elijah Krumholz was third in the discus with a throw of 139-8. Senior Joey LePine added a fourthplace finish in the 300 hurdles in 43.92. Freshman Brooks Empey was sixth in the 400 (56.2). Junior Jack True was sixth in the discus (122-2) and eighth in the shot put (41-1/2). McClain was eighth in the discus (118-9). Junior Tom Sheehy was seventh in the high jump (5-2), and sophomore Zak Finholt was eighth in the triple jump (38-0). Stoughton was 10th as a team with 39 points. Waunakee (130.5) won.
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Junior Jack Gardner began the 2018 season with a 392 on Tuesday at a Badger South Conference mini-meet at Foxboro Golf Course. The Vikings ended up last with a 397. Edgewood won with a 330. Monona Grove was second with a 341, and Oregon took third with a 343. Senior Tyler Anderson was second on the Vikings with a 95. Junior Dan Sutton shot a 104 and junior Drew Anderson finished with a 106. Monona Grove’s Jake Schroeckenthaler was the medalist with a 73, and Edgewood’s Rory Gierhart and James Gilmore finished with a 75 and a 78, respectively.
What’s next Stoughton travels to The Oaks Golf Course at 8 a.m. Thursday for an invite and to Blackhawk Golf Course at noon Monday, April 16, for another invite. The Vikings travel back to The Oaks at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 for a Badger South minimeet. flurries forced the postponement of the Wisconsin Dells tournament Friday and Saturday. No makeup date has been set.
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Cold weather and rain forced the cancellation of Wisconsin Dells Monday’s Stoughton Invitational. tourney The meet is not expectCold weather and snow ed to be made up.
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Stoughton drops opener at Milton Assistant sports editor
Walks and wild pitches hurt Stoughton baseball Tuesday in a 17-12 loss at Badger South rival Milton to open the season. Seniors Dillon Nowicki, Brady Schipper and Noah Schafer combined for 12 walks and eight wild pitches. Milton also struggled in the cold weather with 14 walks and four wild pitches. Nowicki ended up allowing seven runs on two hits in one inning, and Schafer allowed five runs on four hits in three innings. Schipper allowed five runs in two innings. Nowicki had three RBIs at the plate, and senior Alec Tomczyk was 3-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Senior Brock Wanninger, senior Saxton Shore, junior Kadin Milbauer, senior Nick Waldorf, senior Aaron Zimmerman and Schipper also added RBIs.
What’s next Stoughton hosts Monroe at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and nonconference Beloit Memorial at 4:30 p.m. Friday. The Vikings also host Watertown at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. Stoughton, MG (ppd.) The Vikings game against Monona Grove was postponed Thursday. A makeup date has yet to be chosen.
Stoughton, Reedsburg (ppd.) A doubleheader against nonconference Reedsburg was postponed Saturday, No make-up date has been chosen yet.
Girls track and field
Vikings send several to W/TFA state meet ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Stoughton girls track sent several athletes to Saturday’s W/TFA State Indoor Championships at UW-Whitewater. Sophomore Grace Jenny finished 19th in the 1,600 in 5 minutes, 36.22 seconds, and freshman Maddie Schneider took 32nd in 5:43.91. Divine Savior Holy Angels senior Meghan Scott won in 5:09.54. Freshman Ellie Trieloff took 33rd in the 400 in 1:04.19. Milwaukee King sophomore Amari Brown won in 57.24, just missing the meet record set by Milwaukee King’s Tatiana Peer (57.10) in 2013. Sophomore Amber Hodkiewicz took 42nd in the 55 hurdles in 10.28. Oregon senior Alexis Jackson won in 8.13, just missing the meet record of 8.06 set by Milwaukee Bradley Tech’s Elexis Fuller-Steward in 2012. Freshman Gina Owen added a 68th-place finish in the 800 in 2:39.22, and sophomore Molly Olstad was 74th in 2:40.61. Franklin sophomore Clare Pitcher won in 2:22.04. Freshman Piper Jensen took 87th in the 55 dash in 8.30. Milwaukee King’s Brown won the event in 6.95, which was just off the meet record of 6.76 set by Milwaukee Bradley Tech’s Dezerea Bryant in 2011.
What’s next Stoughton girls track travels to Mount Horeb for a quad at 4:15 p.m. Thursday and travels to McFarland for an invite at 2 p.m. Saturday. The week wraps up with a quad at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at Edgewood High School.
(5:56.23) finished 1-2 in the 1,600. Sophomore Micah Zaemisch was runner-up in the pole vault (8-0). Junior Audrey Killian was third in the shot put (32-2) and fifth in the discus (84-6). Junior Chloe Silbaugh was eighth in the discus (821). Sophomore Riley Royston was fifth in the 200 (29.81) and junior Emma Kissling was seventh in the 300 hurdles (53.45). Junior Kyianna Baker was sixth in the pole vault (7-0). Junior Matayla DeBruin, Jensen Royston and Baker took third in the 4x100 (55.96), and senior Sam Beach, Trieloff, Kissling and Micah Zaemisch took third in the 4x200 (1:58.85). Badger Challenge Junior Gigi Zaemisch, junior Alex AshStoughton traveled to Portage for the worth, junior Renee Anderson and sophomore Badger Challenge on Tuesday and juniors Ashlyn Sarbacker were third in the 4x800 Anna Wozniak (5:48.05) and Margaret Ross (11:02.11).
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Daniel Walters Daniel A. Walters, age 78, died suddenly of natural causes on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born in Madison on Dec. 3, 1939, the son of August and Marion (Briss e e ) Wa l ters. Daniel graduated from Monona Grove High School in 1959. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962 and served his country for 30 years, including deploying to Vietnam from 1969-70 and then with the Wisconsin Air National Guard. On Aug. 10, 1963, Daniel married Gretchen Fortman. He was a lineman for Wi s c o n s i n P ow e r a n d Light/Alliant Energy for almost 30 years. Daniel was active in Glaciers Edge Council Boy Scouts of America. He was known as “Mr. Rope” as he held an extensive collection of rope and other items used in Pioneering and revised the Pioneering Merit Badge 2006 edition. Daniel was a past President of the Stoughton Lions Club. He was a life member
Christopher Locke
Christopher Locke
Christopher E. Locke, age 44, passed away suddenly at his home in Whitewater with his fiancé Jamie Morin and best friend Blake Garlock by his side. A shining light that deeply touched everyone he came in contact with. Christopher was not afraid to set his own course in
of the VFW, and a member of the Stoughton American Legion Post 59. Daniel is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gretchen; three children, Rebecca (Dean) Montague of Washington state, Amy (James) Baumann of Kentucky, and Michael Walters of Stoughton; four grandchildren, Ryan Montague, Hilton and Hailey Baumann, and Alexandria Walters; and sister, Susan Ossmann. He was preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Glaciers Edge Council BSA, VFW Mother Post 328, American Legion Post 59, or Good Shepherd by the Lake Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the Dane County Sheriff’s Department, Stoughton EMS, and the staff of St. Mary’s Hospital ER. Please share your memories of Daniel at CressFuneralService.com.
John Sveum
John Sveum
John Sveum, 71, passed away suddenly of a heart attack on March 31, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on Jan. 10, 1947, the son of Arthur and Irene Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1965. In 1967 John joined the military and was stationed i n G e r m a ny. U p o n h i s return to the United States,
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life but family and friends were most important. His absence will be felt for a long time. Now Christopher is able to run, walk, and ride his bike again. Ride on Buddy, we are with you. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Sue Locke; loving sister, Sara (Pedro); grandmother, Ardis Peterson; many aunts and uncles; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Please share your memories of Christopher at CressFuneralService.com.
David Jacobsen
David R. Jacobsen, age 69, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, in Sebring, Fla. He was born in Stoughton on Jan. 15, 1948, the son of Richard L. and Doris V. (Seamonson)
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Wayne L. Aaberg, age 78, passed away suddenly, of natural causes, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. He was born in Stoughton on April 16, 1939, the son of
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he headed out west to Arizona State University and graduated in 1973. John was the principal and founder of Yahara Construction and was known for building highly customized homes with interesting architectural designs. Over his more than 35 years in the industry, he built many fine homes in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois and was a frequent participant in the Madison Area Parade of Homes. John served as president of the Madison Area Builders Association in 1989 and was a member of both the National Association of Home Builders and the Wisconsin Association of Home Builders, as well as the American Institute of Architects and Downtown Madison, Inc. He received many honors for his work, including Builder of the Year in 1986, the 2001 Orchid Award from Capital Community Citizens for his Dayton
Street Condo project, Design Award for The Rock River House in 2015, Madison Magazine’s Interior Excellence Award in 1995 and the 2013 U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Builder Award. John loved both the symphony and fine southwestern art, and owned the Santa Fe Style Gallery on Monroe Street in Madison for many years. He was also a sports fan and enjoyed spending time with family watching the Packers and attending Badger basketball games. He enjoyed traveling and especially loved spending time in Ecuador with his dear friend Erica Andi and her family there. John is survived by his brothers, Peter Sveum of Stoughton and Phil (Sue) Sveum of Madison; sister JoAnn (Harland) Lee of Hazelhurst; nephews Erik Sveum of Big Timber, Mont.; Paul Sveum (Ericka Fairfield) of Pittston, Maine; Matt (Kristi) Sveum of
Columbia, Mo.; and nieces Kelsey Sveum (Dan Koenig) of Rye, N.Y.; Kristin (Randy) Ott of Edgerton; Kathryn Ong of Orlando, Fla.; and Karen (Jerry) Sheets of Tomah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Irene Sveum. A Celebration of John’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., Stoughton, with the Rev. Fran Deaner officiating. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon immediately following at the Stoughton VFW Post 328. Friends may greet the family from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity. Please share your memories of John at CressFuneralService.com.
Jacobsen. David was very proud of his Norwegian heritage. He graduated from Stoughton High School in 1966. David attended American Flyers Aviation School in Ardmore, Okla., where he received his commercial pilot’s license and instrument rating. He enlisted in the Wisconsin Air National Guard in May 1966, and served his country until May 1972, receiving an honorable discharge. D av i d wa s e m p l oy e d by the Federal Aviation Administration in Aurora, Ill., Decatur, Ill., and Green Bay for 32 years. After retiring in 2004, he enjoyed
his winters in Sebring spending his time boating, golfing and riding his Honda scooter and returning to Green Bay in the spring to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle. David was a member of Kegonsa Lodge No. 73 of F&AM, Stoughton, Sons of Norway, Scottish Rite Bodies, Harley Owners Group and Zor Shrine Temple in Madison. He loved firearms and for over 50 years was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. David is survived by his daughter, Kirsten (Norsk for Christine) Marie Zacharias, whom he loved very, very much. He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris in 1995; his father,
Richard in 2016; and an infant brother, Dru Daniel in 1957. Funeral services will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funder and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 21, 2018, with a lunch to follow at Gundersons. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.
Larry was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Madison, to Russell and Carol Jene (Yost) Johnson. He grew up on the family farm in Stoughton. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966-1969 and fought in the Vietnam war and was awarded a purple heart. In 2010, he moved to Arkansas with his wife. He enjoyed playing Farkle with her, hanging out with his three dogs, especially Sadie, and riding his four wheeler. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Penny; his daughters Jennifer Lewis,
Jessica (Matt) Glass and Gina Sissons; son Don Lewis; and eight grandchildren: Drake, Noah, Jaidon, Jamison, Carter, Isabel, Mady and Jackson, whom he loved with all his heart. He is also survived by his brother Robert Johnson and sister Peggy (Doug) Murphy, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Mike and Rick Johnson, and sister Linda Guetzke. A celebration of life will be held on June 2, 2018, from 1-5 p.m, at the Stoughton VFW.
Lawrence and Lois Aaberg. Wayne married Sharon McMahon on Jan. 27, 1968, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Together they raised their four children on a tobacco farm they owned for many years. Wayne was a hard worker. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and the Packers, social hour at the VFW, daily cruises, gambling at local casinos, and trips out west with his wife and friends. Wayne is survived by his four children, Dawn (Eric) H a n s o n , L a n a A a b e rg , Wayne (Kara) Aaberg Jr., and Michele (Dan Seffens) Aaberg; five grandchildren,
Derek, Morgan (Kyle), Levi, John, and Christine; one great-granddaughter, Oaklyn; sister, Patricia Nondahl; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Sharon. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Burial took place at Lutheran Cemetery South. Please share your memories of Wayne at CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-9244
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Catherine L. Harris, 91, formerly of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2018, in La Crosse. She was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in Farmington. She married Charles R. Harris in 1952. She is survived by her loving husband; six children; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Pearl Lewis. A funeral service was held in her honor on Saturday, March 31, 2018. A special thank you to the Mayo ER and third floor staff for their compassionate and excellent care. She will be greatly missed. Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
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Legals PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Stoughton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 S. Fourth Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to consider a proposed rezoning of the following parcel of land located along the Yahara River and behind Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge Street, Stoughton, WI, owned by City of Stoughton. The property described below is proposed to be rezoned from PD – Planned Development to I – Institutional. The land is planned to be used for a recreational trail extension. The property is more fully described below: Parcel number: 281/0511-043-9066-2 Legal Description: SEC 4-5-11 PRT W1/2 SW1/4 W 798.5 FT LYG N OF RIDGE ST N R/W LN EXC PLATTED PRT, EXC W 181.5 FT OF S 281.5 FT THF, EXC S 214.5 FT OF E 181.5 FT OF W 429 FT THF & EXC E 66 FT OF W 247.5 FT OF S 181.5 FT THF EXC TO CITY IN R3564/12 EXC R9652/53 & EXC R31661/60 & ALSO EXC CSM 14382 This property description is for tax purposes. It may be abbreviated. For the complete legal description please refer to the deed. Additional information including a location map can be found at: http:// stoughtoncitydocs.com/planning-commission/ For questions related to this notice contact Michael Stacey at 608-646-0421. Michael Stacey Zoning Administrator Published April 5 and 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF DUNKIRK ADVERTISEMENT FOR 2018 ROAD BIDS The Town of Dunkirk is taking seal coat and overlay bids for various Town roads. Specific bid information may be obtained from Mark Gretebeck at (608) 873-9177, or at the Town Hall, 654 County Road N, Stoughton, WI 53589. All bids shall be sealed, marked “Highway Quote,” and submitted to the Town Clerk at the town hall up to and including 1:00 p.m. on April 20, 2018. Bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at the town hall. Bids will be awarded at the Town Board meeting at 2:00 p.m. on April 23, 2018. The Town of Dunkirk reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that bid deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk Posted: March 29, 2018 Published: April 5 and 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MELINDA J. OLSON SCHREIBER Case No. 2018PR239 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 2, 1942 and date of death March 6, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2321 Jackson Street, Unit 28, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is July 6, 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 March 29, 2018 Jonathan M. Hajny 221 Kings Lynn Road Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 877-4081 Bar Number: 1014429 Published: April 5, 12 and 19, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Town of Pleasant Springs will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in the Pleasant Springs Town Hall, 2354 County Hwy N, Stoughton, beginning at 5:00 p.m. All business that is required or permitted to be transacted by law will be transacted at this meeting. SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS: 1. 2017 Annual Report 2. Plan Commission Report 3. Building Inspectors Report 4. Pleasant Springs Sanitary District #1 Report Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Maria Hougan at the Town Hall, 2354 County Hwy N, Stoughton, WI, 53589. Open office hours are: Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. T: (608) 873-3063 F: (608) 877-9444 E: clerktreasurer@pleasantsprings.org /s/Maria Hougan, Clerk/Treasurer Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2018 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, February 26, 2018, at 7:21 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President Scott Dirks. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Allison Sorg, Joe Freye, Tim Bubon, Steve Jackson, Francis Sullivan. Scott Dirks, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Donna Tarpinian. Absent - Jon Coughlin CONTEMPLATED CLOSED SESSION: At 7:25 pm, President Dirks stated that there was a need for a contemplated closed session. A motion was made by Sorg, seconded by Bubon, and carried unanimously on a roll call (Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Sorg, Sullivan, Tarpinian, & Dirks) to convene to a contemplated closed session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education for Stoughton Education Association (SEA) negotiation discussion in accordance with Wis. Stat. §19.82(1) and 19.85(1)(e). President Dirks called a contemplated closed session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education to order at 7:26 pm in the Upper Conference Room. Present: Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Sorg, Sullivan, Tarpinian, Dirks. SEA negotiation discussion ensued. A motion was made Bubon, seconded by Sullivan, and
carried unanimously to go into open session at 7:35 pm. The board reconvened in open session at 7:40 pm to continue the meeting and to act upon closed session business, as appropriate. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Donna Tarpinian provided a written legislative update for the board and discussed several bills. Board members should send any additional legislative questions to Donna. SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: SHS Student Senate Report - Isabelle Genter, Student Board Representative, presented the SHS Student Senate Update which included information about the Student Senate organization/structure; operations; conferences attended; RSVP; charity and community outreach; fall & winter activities; new activity calendar of events; and future activities. Isabelle answered several board member questions. President Dirks thanked Isabelle and the Student Senate for their positive activities. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/PRINCIPAL/STUDENT REPORTS: Dr. Onsager’s report included information about a survey/research project from the Applied Population Lab in conjunction with UW students regarding the concern and impact of young adults leaving rural areas and small towns in Wisconsin. Discussion followed. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson and carried (Yes - Sorg, Freye, Bubon, Jackson, Sullivan, Dirks & FitzGibbon. Abstaining - Tarpinian) to approve the February 12, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; approval of the February 10, 2018 - March 6, 2018 check register and February 21, 2018 PCard Statement as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District: $19,088.68 from InFaith Community Foundation for the Theresa Eng Scholarship; $1,200.00 from the Kiwanis Club of Stoughton for a Key Club Advisor stipend; $1,185.00 from the Stoughton Running Club for Track & Field equipment; $70.00 from Kegonsa WFK for Student All-State Registration; $50.00 from Donna Tarpinian for the Norse Star San Francisco Journalism Convention; High School Marching Band Banner Graphic Design from Allyson Casey Design valued at $550.00 and related cash donation budget adjustments for $21,593.68; and approval of the retirement of Beth Robbins and Bonnie Bobb at the end of the 17-18 school year. DISCUSSION: Studer Employee Engagement Survey Results - Dr. Tim Onsager led the discussion about the process and results of the Employee Engagement Survey from Fall 2017. Stoughton Area School District (SASD) is committed to creating a best place to work environment. To build on this commitment, SASD gathers data on essential goals and measures associated with employee engagement in five areas. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Ratification of Stoughton Education Association (SEA) Master Contract, July 1, 2017 June 30, 2018 - A motion was made by Tarpinian, seconded by Sorg, and carried on a roll call vote (Yes - Sullivan, Sorg, Tarpinian, Freye, Jackson, Bubon, FitzGibbon, & Dirks) to ratify the Stoughton Educational Association (SEA) Master Contract to include a 1.26% increase to their base wages, retroactive to July 1, 2017, for 2017-2018 bargaining unit members excluding all educators who are new to the District for the 2017-18 school year and approve the Employee Relations Committee’s recommendation for supplemental pay to bargaining unit members represented by the Stoughton Educational Association (SEA), retroactive to July 1, 2017, for the 2017-18 school year as follows: No Supplemental pay to 2017-2018 new hires to the District; supplemental pay to educators in the Initial Professional level of $1105 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the Collaborative Professional level of $1261 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the Innovative Professional level of $1463 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the System Professional level of $1664 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators who opt out of the educator compensation model of $1261 minus the base wage increase. CONTEMPLATED CLOSED SESSION: At 8:35 pm, President Dirks stated that there was a need for a contemplated closed session. A motion was made by Bubon, seconded by FitzGibbon, and carried unanimously on a roll call (Yes-Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Sorg, Sullivan, Tarpinian, & Dirks) to convene to a contemplated closed session of the Stoughton Area School District in accordance with Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(c) and (f) to consider the performance of the District Administrator. President Dirks called a contemplated closed session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education to order at 8:43 pm in the Upper Conference Room. Present: Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Sorg, Sullivan, Tarpinian, Dirks. Performance of the District Administrator discussion ensued. A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to go into open session to act upon closed session business, as appropriate, and adjourn. The board reconvened in open session at 9:29 pm to adjourn. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Regular Board Meeting: March 5 & 19, 2018; Finance Committee Meeting: March 19, 2018; Policy Committee Meeting: March 5, 2018 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Sullivan, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 p.m. ______________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 2018 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, March 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Scott Dirks. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Jon Coughlin, Allison Sorg, Joe Freye, Steve Jackson, Scott Dirks, Yolibeth FitzGibbon. Absent - Tim Bubon, Francis Sullivan, & Donna Tarpinian PUBLIC COMMENT: Julie Dicksen, 2575 Dickson Rd, Stoughton, school land comments; Don Furseth, 608 Kings Lynn Rd, Stoughton, school land comments; Jonathan Dougherty, SEA President, Stoughton High School, school safety comments. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Dr. Onsager’s report included: Great seasons for both the girls and boys basketball team; boys advance to sectionals on 3/8/2018 in Sun Prairie against
Monona Grove; wrestling team took 1st place at the recent state team tournament; and SHS Quiz Bowl has qualified for Nationals. Our students are doing great things academically and athletically. Items that will be brought to the board in April include a tour of the SHS FAB LAB; Safety Committee; and information about a resolution against guns. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Freye and carried unanimously to approve the February 26, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; approval of the February 22, 2018 - March 20, 2018 check register as presented; approval of the retirement of Dawn Anderson, Nancy Beszhak, Mary Grace Ott, Jean Rude and Chris Schultz at the end of the 2017-2018 school year, resignations of Megan York effective March 30, 2018 pending liquidated damages of $1,000 and the resignation of Melissa Mikul effective at the end of the 17-18 school year; and approval of the 66.0301 Agreement for Cooperative Girls Hockey as presented. DISCUSSION: A. 48 Acres Update - Judy Singletary, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave an update regarding the history, intent of the gift, and some options for the 48 acres of donated land; the District has not determined a use for the land for curriculum development for students since the gift has been received due to land constrictions. The board discussed the information presented and next actions. Judy will bring suggestions and legal information to the board to move forward within the next two months. B. 2018-2019 School Calendar: Becky Fjelstad, Human Resources Director presented the proposed 2018-2019 school calendar from the 2018 Calendar Committee which included calendar information, facts and considerations. The proposed 2018-2019 school calendar will be brought to the 3/19/2018 regular meeting for final approval. C. Technology Update: Paul Vande Hei, Technology Direction, reported on celebrations, challenges, and next actions on the 1:1 chrome book rollout; warranty program & monitoring online activity for chrome book support; and information about the 1:1. Paul also informed the board about the implementation of new equipment and large projects for spring break and summer. Paul answered board member questions regarding chrome book repairs and security issues. D. Trauma Informed Care: Keli Melcher, Director of Student Services, provided information on trauma informed care and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the correlation with school performance. Keli answered several questions from the Board. DISCUSSION/ACTION: Approval of Employee Relations Committee’s Recommendation for Supplemental Pay to Bargaining Unit Members Represented by the Stoughton Education Association (SEA) for the 2017-2018 School Year: A motion was made by Sorg, seconded by FitzGibbon, and carried unanimously to approve the Employee Relations Committee’s recommendation for supplemental pay to bargaining unit members represented by the Stoughton Educational Association (SEA), retroactive to July 1, 2017, for the 2017-18 school year as follows: No Supplemental pay to 2017-2018 new hires to the District; supplemental pay to educators in the Initial Professional level of $1105 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the Collaborative Professional level of $1261 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the Innovative Professional level of $1463 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators in the System Professional level of $1664 minus the base wage increase; supplemental pay to educators who opt out of the educator compensation model of $1261 minus the base wage increase. FUTURE MEETINGS: Regular Board Meeting: March 19 & April 2, 2018; Finance Committee Meeting: March 19, 2018; Policy Committee Meeting: March 19, 2018 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Freye, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 9:03p.m. ______________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING MARCH 19, 2018 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, March 19, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Scott Dirks. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Allison Sorg, Joe Freye, Steve Jackson, Scott Dirks, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Tim Bubon, Francis Sullivan, and Donna Tarpinian. Absent - Jon Coughlin PUBLIC COMMENT: 1) Kellie Haugen, 908 Roosevelt, Stoughton, WI; 18-19 staffing comments:2) Jonathan Daugherty, SEA President, Stoughton High School; 18-19 staffing comments:3) Jennifer Betters-Bubon, 127 E Prospect St, Stoughton, WI; 18-19 staffing comments;4) Karla Cornell-Wevley, 608 Hilldale Lane, Stoughton, WI; 18-19 staffing comments. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Donna Tarpinian provided a written legislative report and provided information about the special public hearing scheduled by the Assembly Education Committee tomorrow at 9 am. SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: A. Citation by Wisconsin State Legislature - Mel Dow read the citation received from the Wisconsin State Legislature recognizing and commending the district’s wrestling program and wrestling team. President Dirks thanked Mel Dow, Dan Spilde, Bob Empey and the wrestling team for their hard work. B. River Bluff Middle School Video - The video focused on RB interactive learning opportunities in the 8th Grade Social Studies program. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR/PRINCIPAL/STUDENT REPORTS: Dr. Onsager’s report included a reminder that Spring Break will be next week and there will be a technology infrastructure update occurring over the break. Dr. Onsager also informed the board about the April 2, 2018 FAB LAB tour at the high school before the regular board meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Sorg and carried unanimously to approve the March 5, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented; approval of the March 1 - April 3, 2018 check register and March 13, 2018 Pcard statement as presented; We would like to thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District - $9,000.00 from the Stoughton Sports Boosters for a tent, turf protection tarp, lacrosse uniforms, track & field
equipment, and two sideline benches; $2,000.000 from Sandhill Working for Kids for physical education equipment & supplies (proceeds from Fun Run 2017); $500.00 from Honorary S Club (Marv Klitzke) for senior athlete plaques; eight footballs for Kegonsa playground use by James Freeman & Shirini Adams valued at $80.00; cookies to be distributed to students/families in need from Girl Scout Troop #2004 (Amanda Goplen) valued at $800.00 and related cash donation budget adjustments for $11,500.00; approval of the permanent educator contract for Alexa Harrison for the 2018-19 school year; approval of the Stoughton High School Concert Choir field trip request to travel to New York, NY to perform at Carnegie Hall on March 21-April 2, 2019; and approval of the 2018-19 fall semester Early College Credit Program (ECCP) & Start College Program (formerly known together as Youth Options) requests in the amount of $12,675.38. DISCUSSION: A. High School Pathways - Cindy Vaughn gave an overview of our Career Pathways program at Stoughton High School including information about career clusters and pathways. Cindy also detailed the work completed since January 2017 along with next steps for the partnership with our community and area businesses. A question and answer session followed the presentation. B. Compensation Committee Update - Lynn Wood of Wood Communications updated the Board on the work completed by the committee since December 2017. Feedback was shared from surveys and recent focus groups. Board members thanked the committee for their hard work. C. School Safety Resolution - A motion was made by Tarpinian, seconded by Jackson and carried unanimously to move the School Safety Resolution to a discussion/action agenda item. D. 2018-2019 Staffing Recommendations - The 2018-19 Staffing Recommendations were presented to the Board. Discussion ensued and the board requested the administrative team to develop several revised proposals for the board to consider at the next meeting. DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. 2018-2019 School Calendar - A motion was made by Bubon, seconded by Freye, and carried unanimously to approve the 2018-19 School calendar as presented. B. School Safety Resolution - A motion was made by Tarpinian, seconded by Sorg, and carried unanimously to approve version 2 of the school safety resolution as presented; Resolution regarding School Safety Legislation WHEREAS, we are deeply saddened and angered by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; and WHEREAS, this is the latest tragedy in an all too common trend in our country; and WHEREAS, Stoughton Area School District Board of Education Policy 1017, Weapons, affirms that “The Stoughton Area School District is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees, students and visitors,” and WHEREAS, our students and staff have the right to learn and teach in an environment where they are not worried about the threat of a school shooting; and WHEREAS, school safety and security is not a political issue and our legislative leaders at the state and federal level have not only the ability but the responsibility to act on behalf of our children; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education supports the immediate passage of comprehensive legislation that effectively addresses our nation’s persistent and pervasive gun problem – legislation that would make universal background checks mandatory, ban assault weapons, ban aftermarket “rapid-fire” devices, and keep people who are subject to domestic violence protection orders from having guns; and therefore be it further RESOLVED, that the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education wholly rejects the misguided suggestion, that it is either desirable or appropriate to arm teachers in schools, for any purpose, and will maintain existing prohibition of firearms at school and will NOT support any effort to arm educators and staff; and therefore be it further RESOLVED, that the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education supports the passage of a comprehensive and sustainable school safety package that keeps our schools safe and meets the social and emotional needs of our students and therefore calls on lawmakers to use this moment to stop playing politics with school safety and security and do the most good for our students and schools. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the undersigned, being all members of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education have executed this resolution on this 19th day of March 2018. FUTURE MEETINGS: Regular Board Meeting: April 2 & 16, 2018; Board Reorganization Meeting: April 23, 2018; WASB 2018 New School Board Member Gatherings: April 19, 2018; Finance Committee meeting: March 19 & April 16, 2018; Policy Committee Meeting: March 19 & April 2, 2018 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Freye, seconded by Sullivan, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 10:01 p.m. ______________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON, 381 E. MAIN STREET, STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to creating Section 70-202 to grant the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works authority in designating temporary Parking and vehicle movement regulations on City Streets. Committee Action: Public Safety committee approved 4-0 with the Mayor voting on February 28, 2018 Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-9-2018 First Reading: March 13, 2018 Second Reading: March 27, 2018 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: Amends Section 70, to create Section 70-202, relating to the granting of authority to the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works to designate Temporary Parking and Vehicle Movement Restrictions on City Streets as deemed necessary. Section 70-202: The Chief of Police is hereby granted the authority, within the reasonable exercise of police power to prohibit, limit the time or otherwise restrict the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles beyond the provisions of Wis. Stats. Ch. 346. The Director of Public Works shall have the authority to restrict the turning or movement of heavy traffic and to impose special weight limitations on any highway or portions thereof which, because of the weakness of the
roadbed due to deterioration or climatic conditions or other special or temporary conditions, would likely be seriously damaged or destroyed in the absence of any restrictions on heavy traffic movement or special weight limitations. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 27, 2018 Mayor Approved: March 27,2018 ____________________ Donna Olson, Mayor Attest: March 27, 2018 ____________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET, STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 74 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances, relating to utilities and sewer use. Committee Action: The Utilities Committee recommends approval by a vote of 7 - 0. Fiscal Impact: 0 File Number: O-10-2018 First Reading: March 13, 2018 Second Reading: March 27, 2018 RECITALS A. On February 19, 2018 the Utilities Committee recommended amending Chapter 74 of the City of Stoughton Ordinances with the primary purpose of updating the City’s sewer use provisions. B. The Utilities Committee recommended amending Chapter 74 as provided in Exhibit A. ORDINANCE The City Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, ordains as follows: 1. Chapter 74 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances is amended as provided in Exhibit A. 2. This ordinance will take effect upon adoption and publication or posting pursuant to law. The foregoing ordinance was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton at a meeting held on March 27, 2018. Dates Council Adopted: March 27, 2018 Mayor Approved: March 27,2018 ____________________ Donna Olson, Mayor Attest: March 27, 2018 ____________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, MARCH 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, Denise Duranczyk, 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 there were 12 alderpersons present. Minutes and Reports: The following minutes and reports were entered into the record: A. Finance Committee (1/23/18 & 2/13/18), Public Safety(1/30/2018), Stoughton Utilities Committee (1/16/2018), Parks & Recreation Committee (1/16/2018), River and Trails Task Force (January 8, 2018), Landmarks Commission (2/8/2018), Tree Commission (2/8/2018) B. Stoughton Utilities Payment Due List Report, Stoughton Utilities December 2017 Financial Summary, and Stoughton Utilities December 2017 Statistical Report Public Comment Period: * Kristi Panthofer, 201 S. Franklin St., spoke as a representative of Sustainable Stoughton. She spoke in support of R-452018. CONSENT AGENDA A. February 27, 2018 Council Minutes B. R-41-2018 – Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to issue Operator Licenses to various applicants. Motion by Jenson, second by Truehl to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12-0 OLD BUSINESS O-8-2018- Ordinance amending the zoning classifications for City of Stoughton Public Works Facility at 2439 County Highway A and 1101 Collins Road in the City of Stoughton Motion by Truehl, second by Engelberger to approve O-8-2018 amending the zoning classifications for City of Stoughton Public Works Facility at 2439 County Highway A and 1101 Collins Road in the City of Stoughton. Motion carried 12-0. NEW BUSINESS R-42-2018—Authorizing the creation of a Steering Committee for the Yahara River Whitewater Park Project Motion by Hirsch, second by Duranczyk to approve R-42-2018 authorizing the creation of a Steering Committee for Yahara River Whitewater Park Project. Motion by Duranczyk, second by Engelberger to amend the original motion and approve R-42-2018 Authorizing the creation of a 7 member Steering Committee for the Yahara River Whitewater Park Project. Motion carried 12-0. Motion carried as amended 12-0. Discussion and providing informal direction regarding whether City ordinances should be amended to allow the keeping of bees Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to authorize the city attorney to start drafting an ordinance to allow for the keeping of bees in the city. Motion carried 12-0. R- 43-2018 – Resolution to Authorize and Direct the proper city official(s) to amend the City of Stoughton Debt Management Policy Motion by O’Connor, second by Duranczyk to table R-43-2018 authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to amend the City of Stoughton Debt Management Policy. Motion carried 12-0. R-44-2018 –Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to enter into an agreement with Dane County for a Street Construction Project of CTH N (Veterans Road) from USH 51 to Academy Street Motion by O’Connor, second by Truehl to approve R-44-2018 Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to enter into an agreement with Dane County for a Street Construction Project of CTH N (Veterans Road) from USH 51 to
Academy Street. On roll call vote, motion carried 12-0. R-45-2018—Resolution authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve a Temporary Class “B”/Class “B” Retailer’s License and Special Event License to Sustainable Stoughton, Inc. Motion Truehl, second by Jenson to approve R-45-2018 authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve a Temporary Class “B”/Class “B” Retailer’s License and Special Event License to Sustainable Stoughton, Inc. Motion carried 9-0 with Engelberger, Boersma, and Hirsch abstaining. R-46-2018—Resolution authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to appoint Breonna Pitera as the agent for Kwik Trip #893 located at 1359 US Highway 51 Motion by Treuhl, second by Duranczyk to approve R-46-2018 authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to appoint Breonna Pitera as the agent for Kwik Trip #893 located at 1359 US Highway 51. Motion carried 11-0 with Boersma abstaining. R-47-2018—Resolution authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to appoint Scott Galston as the agent for Kwik Trip #739 located at 517 W. Main Street Motion by Truehl, second by Duranczyk to approve R-47-2018 authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to appoint Scott Galston as the agent for Kwik Trip #739 located at 517 W. Main Street. Motion carried 12-0. R-48-2018—Resolution authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license and a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquors License to Ammovi Ventures, LLC., Wendy Brigham-Abrouq, agent, d/b/a Banushi’s Bar & Grill located at 800 Nygaard Street Motion by Truehl, second by Jenson authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license and a “Class B” Intoxicating Liquors License to Ammovi Ventures, LLC., Wendy Brigham-Abrouq, agent, d/b/a Banushi’s Bar & Grill located at 800 Nygaard Street. Motion carried 12-0. O- 9-2018—Ordinance amending Section 70 of the Stoughton Municipal Code to create Section 70-202 granting authority to the Police Chief and Public Works Director to designate temporary Parking and Vehicle Movement Restrictions on City Street as deemed necessary Truehl offered O-9-2018 as a first reading and it will be back before the Council on March 27, 2018. R- 49-2018—Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the write-off of Stoughton Utilities delinquent account balances and invoices deemed uncollectible as of December 31, 2017 Motion by Engelberger, second by Bartlett to approve R-49-2018 authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the write-off of Stoughton Utilities delinquent account balances and invoices deemed uncollectible as of December 31, 2017. On roll call vote, motion carried 12-0. R-50-2018—Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the bid award and purchase of the Vactor 2100+ sewer cleaning truck from Bruce Equipment at the cost of $392,920, less a trade in credit of $85,000. Motion by Engelberger, second by Bartlett to approve R-50-2018 Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the bid award and purchase of the Vactor 2100+ sewer cleaning truck from Bruce Equipment at the cost of $392,920, less a trade in credit of $85,000. On roll call vote, motion carried 12-0. R-51-2018—Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the adoption of the Addendum to the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual 16th Edition, 2017, Section 407(c). Motion by Engelberger, second by Bartlett, to approve R-51-2018 Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the adoption of the Addendum to the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Manual 16th Edition, 2017, Section 407(c). Motion carried 12-0. O-10-2018—Ordinance to amend Chapter 74 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances, relating to utilities and sewer use Engelberger offered O-10-2018 as a first reading and it will be back before the Common Council on March 27, 2018. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Majewski, second by Engelberger to adjourn at 8:13 pm. Motion carried 12-0. Published: March 12, 2018 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF DUNKIRK DAM LAKE DISTRICT QUARTERLY MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 6:30 PM. DUNKIRK DAM TOWN HALL 645 COUNTY N, STOUGHTON, WI Meeting Agenda: Dan McGlynn Director of Stoughton Park & Rec Dept. to discuss white water rafting - Spring clean-up planning around dam - State of WI 10 yr Dam inspection - Additional agenda item requests may be emailed to: http://www.dunkirkdam.com/contact-us.html Published: April 12, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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‘We’re all neighbors here and trying to do this for the common good.’ Tim Swadley, mayor-elect
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‘It’s a campaign: You throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks.’
‘There’s so much I learned about Stoughton and the whole process’
Bob McGeever, mayoral candidate
Franklin James, District 2 candidate
‘I ran against an incumbent and feel like I did really well. I’m not at all sorry that I took the time to do that.’
‘I hope to see a broader spectrum of voices in the decision-making process.’
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Nicole Wiessinger, District 4 alderelect
Election: Mayor-elect: ‘no place in local politics’ for negativity, ‘excited to get going’ in office Continued from page 1 part, it was respectful. Some of the winners complained the McGeever campaign adopted a negative tone in characterizing the council as a “do-nothing” group and releasing a flyer a week or two before the April 3 election that criticized his opponent for “poor leadership” and “missed opportunities,” charging, “Tim Swadley isn’t ready to lead.” At the same time, some McGeever supporters blamed Swadley for his deriding of the current city administration for lacking honesty and transparency during the Kettle Park West
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ago, there were seven alders joining Mayor Donna Olson in backing the 135-acre development. Swadley and Hirsch, who opposed using city tax-increment financing assistance for infrastructure improvements in the 35-acre Phase 1 commercial center, have both said they’d like to see the residential housing phase of the development move forward.
Looking ahead The three candidates for council who were defeated – James, Bradford and Pince – told the Hub they plan to stay involved in city affairs and hope to be appointed to a committee. All said campaigning for a seat was a positive experience and a worthwhile use of their time – a sentiment also expressed by McGeever. He said the support he received “was an honor and very humbling.” “It was really close, and the things I was talking about definitely had some traction with a lot of the community,” he said. “We definitely put the future economic growth of Stoughton out there on center stage. I think we changed some of the debate.” McGeever, 64, defended his campaign against charges of going negative. He said Swadley campaigned as a community leader, and “if you’re going to campaign on leadership, then that’s fair game.” “I’m thinking that maybe it hurt a little, and that’s why they’re squealing,” he told the Hub. “No, that was such a tame criticism of the opponent. It’s a campaign: You throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks. “I was doing a lot of doorto-door after that hit,” he added, “and nobody complained to me. You have to be able to criticize.” Swadley, 55, disagreed, saying, “There’s no place in local politics for that because we’re all neighbors here and trying to do this for the common good.” DISHWASHER, COOK, WAITRESS, & DELI STAFF WANTED. Applications available at Sugar & Spice Eatery. 317 Nora St. Stoughton. CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.
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“I don’t think it helped him, and I’m proud that the community stayed above that,” he said. Swadley will be sworn in as the city’s new mayor Tuesday, April 17. He told the Hub he’s not thinking back to the campaign or the approvals for KPW, but instead is looking forward. “I have to get together with the department heads and figure out where they’re at and what I can do to help them,” he said. “I’m really anxious to do that. We have some really good people on staff and I think we can make some really great things happen. I’m excited to get going.”
District 2 The race between Caravello, 53, and James, 25, was more of a friendly competition than a political battle. The men were familiar with each other before the campaign, but now sound like old friends. Each praised the other for running a positive campaign and vowed to work togethe r i n t h e Caravello future should an opportunity arise. “I felt really good about the race, and it was nice to meet my opponent,” James Caravello said. “Generally, I thought the debates and forums were constructive, for the most part.” The bike shop owner will be sworn in as a first-term alder next week and said he “wasn’t happy” to hear McGeever describe Swadley and the council as a “do-nothing group.” “It was disappointing to see someone go that way,” he said. Despite his loss, James DUMP TRUCK drivers needed. Experience preferred along with good driving record and CDL. Good starting wage. For information may contact 608-835-5858O HAIR STYLIST Full or Part-time. Busy Salon. Benefits, 401K, paid vacation, flexible hours. Cutting Edge Hair Salon, Oregon, WI. Deb at dsaley@icloud.com JOIN EXCLUSIVELY ROSES in Mother's Day bouquet production May 1st- 9th in a bright, energetic working environment! We offer flexible shifts, days, evenings and weekends. $12/hour + potential bonuses. Apply at www.erifloral.com. To call us, dial (608) 877- 8879
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was upbeat after the election. “ T h e r e ’s s o m u c h I learned about Stoughton and the whole process,” he said. “I’m so glad I did it.”
District 3 The race between Hirsch and Bradford presented voters a choice between an incumbent who promoted “sustainable growth” and fiscally responsible budgets and a challenger who promised to restore “trust and respect” between the council and city staff while emphasizing economic development. After the election, Hirsch, 55, told the Hub she “didn’t realize I was Hirsch holding a lot of anxiety” during the campaign and was glad to release it. “Campaigning was hard because Bradford there were opponents who were playing the negativity card,” Hirsch said. “That was part of the anxiety. I know it’s part of politics, but I think the community doesn’t want that, and I tried to keep it positive and focus on what the community wants.” She said she’s eager to see the riverfront redevelopment project move ahead in the next three years, along with a whitewater park on the Yahara River near Mandt Park. She congratulated Bradford for “a good showing” in the election. “It takes courage for anybody to put their hat in the ring,” Hirsch said. Bradford, 67, said she ran for council because she thinks people should be involved in local government, adding that she “knocked on about 500 554 Landscaping, Lawn, Tree & Garden Work LAWN MOWING Good work. Reasonable. 608-873-5216 LAWN MOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025 RIGHT HAND MAN SERVICES lawn mowing & trimming, clean up, etc. Over 17 years experience. 608-898-0751 SPRING CLEAN UP, LAWN MOWING, GARDEN WORK, HEDGE TRIM, HANDYMAN PAINTING, CLEANING, GOOD RATES. 608-446-6969 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
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District 4 The race between Wi e s s i n g e r a n d P i n c e turned out to be the closest of the four city government races, with 142 votes giving the former a seat on council. Wiessinger, 31, formerly s e r v e d o n Wiessinger the Stoughton Area school board and said she hopes to be assigned to a council committee that wo r k s w i t h Pince the school district. She told the Hub it was “nerve-wracking” waiting for the election results, and “wonderful and really humbling” to win. “There was a lot of energy in the community during the campaign, and so I’m excited to work with everybody,” she said. “I hope to see a broader spectrum of voices in the decision-making process.” Like other first-time candidates, Pince, 67, said running for local office was a valuable learning experience. “I’m hoping to remain involved and intend to send an email to the new mayor to see how I can help,” he said. “Hopefully I can get appointed to a committee and work with the council whenever, wherever and however I can.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
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POLICE REPORTS The Stoughton Police Department logged 2,358 incidents in March. Cases of interest for the month were six intoxicated driver arrests, one burglary, seven drug incidents, 21 thefts, five frauds, eight domestic disturbances, 24 disturbances, 23 disorderly conducts, 21 traffic crashes, 40 EMS assists, 10 alarms, 27 juvenile incidents, 36 911 calls, three warrant arrests, seven threats, eight animal complaints and 40 suspicious activity calls. Officers also logged 42 check persons, 64 check property, 109 assist cases, 30 criminal charges, 27 ordinance violations, and 50 traffic arrests from 70 traffic stops. The following were identified as significant cases:
March 5 Officers arrested a 26-year-old woman for battery after a domestic disturbance on Jefferson Street. March 6 Officers arrested a 27-year-old man on South Street for stealing a vehicle and credit card from a family member. He was also arrested for a probation hold.
for disorderly conduct after a report of a person passed out near a building on Lincoln Avenue after causing a disturbance. Officers arrested a 17-year-old boy for identity theft after he allegedly stole and used a credit card belonging to another person. Officers arrested a 30-year-old man for OWI on Academy Street and transported him to jail on a 12-hour hold after a traffic stop.
March 7 arch 9 Officers arrested a 39-year-old M Officers arrested a 32-year-old man on a probation hold after a report of an intoxicated person walking man for felony bail jumping and possession of drug paraphernalia after a in the street. report of a suspicious person in a vehicle on North Street. A Dane County March 8 Officers arrested a 52-year-old man Sheriff K-9 officer discovered drugs
in the vehicle. Further charges were An officer took a 14-year-old boy pending. into protective custody and transported him to the juvenile reception center on charges of battery and disMarch 10 Officers arrested a 24-year-old orderly conduct after a disturbance at man on an outstanding warrant after a residence on Moline Street. a traffic stop. Officers arrested a 44-year-old man March 15 on Chalet Drive for strangulation and Officers arrested a 61-year-old disorderly conduct after a domestic man for stalking and violation of a disturbance. harassment order after a domestic disturbance on Anne Drive. March 12 Officers arrested a 34-year-old March 17 man for disorderly conduct and violaOfficers arrested a 30-year-old tion of a temporary abuse injunction man for a probation violation, OWI, after a domestic disturbance on Wil- possession of marijuana and traffic son Street. charges after a traffic stop on Hillside Avenue. March 13
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We Are Now Open! Hours: Monday- Friday: 8am - 5pm Saturday: 8am - 4pm* Sunday: 10am - 4pm* *Weekend Hours Begin 4/21/18
• Proud to be Serving the Stoughton Community for Over 55 Years! • Family Owned and Operated • Stop In During Happy Hour Fridays 3-5pm 1/2 Price Single Stem Flowers (Cash & Carry)
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Per Yard of Mulch Thru 5/6 6/1 18 Delivery Available
Discover Stoughton’s Hidden Treasure!
STOUGHTON FLORAL
Everything you need fo r spring gard en preparation !
OPEN YEAR ROUND
168 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI Flower Phone: 873-6173 or 866-595-6800
We ARE Stoughton’s Garden Center! 1471 U.S. Highway 51, Stoughton Turn on Frontage Road by car dealerships
Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm; Sat. 8am-3pm
www.moyersinc.net (608) 873-9141 936 Starr School Road Stoughton, WI
• Retail Store • Nursery/Greenhouse • Largest Fairy Garden selection in the Madison Area • Outdoor Living/Landscaping
Mon-Fri 8-6 • Sat 8-5 • Sun 9-5
www.stoughtonfloral.com
873-9602 • stoughtongardencenter.com
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M oyer’s Inc.
owned… in Stoughton
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Expiration Date: 5/31/18. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Valid and redeemable only when presented at the UPS Store in Stoughton, WI. The UPS centers are independently owned and operated.
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Locally
Celebrate
NATIONAL CAR CARE MONTH
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with a Check-Up!
We take care of your family by taking care of your family’s car
• Wheelchairs • Shower/Bath Aids • Toilet Aids • Bubble Packing
F AMILY O WNED & O PERATED S INCE 1869 206 W Prospect Ave 873-9244 www.cressfuneralservice.com
www.mcglynnrx.com 100 E. Main Street Downtown Stoughton
873-3244 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 am-6 pm; Sat 8 am-5 pm; Sun 8 am-12 noon
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7 am-6 pm Monday-Friday; Closed Saturday
• PRIDE Lift Chairs • Walkers • Commodes • Cassette Filling Service
Call us at (608) 873-3244 with questions or stop in. We’re happy to help!
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1324 Hwy. 51-138, Stoughton www.conantauto.com
Visit McGlynn Pharmacy for all of your health care needs.