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Nowlin struck, killed by car Longtime Stoughton resident, lottery winner was 69 JIM FEROLIE Hub editor

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Ryan Harkins, owner of Synergy Renewable Energy Systems, shows off the solar array the business installed atop of Thermal Design in Stoughton. The business installed a total of 132 solar panels in just over one week.

A bright future

If you happen to be flying over the city and a gleaming rooftop catches your eye, chances are it’s from a manufacturing facility in the industrial park.

The largest array of solar panels in Stoughton’s history went up there last month on Thermal Design’s building on Industrial Drive.

The company hired Ryan Harkins, owner of Synergy Renewable Systems in Stoughton, to design and install the 34.98 kW system, which comprises 132 solar photovoltaic panels. Harkins and another installer mounted the panels in just over a week.

“The paperwork took longer,” Harkins said.

He worked with Stoughton Utilities to connect the system to the city’s electrical grid.

Harkins figures the solar system will provide enough savings in energy costs to pay for itself in five years. He said a typical house would have roof capacity for about 20 solar panels, which pay for themselves through electricity savings in seven to 10 years.

About the project $61,970 total project cost

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Solar panels and other components for commercial installations carry a warranty of 25 years, Harkins explained, which means that “within five years it’ll be 100 percent paid for in savings — and the next 20 years are basically free.”

The project cost was $61,970, minus a $18,745 Focus on Energy grant.

It will benefit the business by lowering its operating costs, and also the environment by reducing the building’s carbon footprint. Solar panels convert the sun’s energy into electrical energy without producing any emissions, which contribute to global warming and climate change.

Harkins noted it was Thermal Design’s second solar installation. A few years ago, he installed a 10.32 kW solar system at its business office in Business Park North. His dad, Daniel Harkins, owns Thermal Designs, and Ryan runs his business out of the same building.

The solar array for Thermal Designs “was sized to offset 100 How it works percent of the facility’s electrical Harkins launched Synergy in 2011 use,” Harkins wrote in an email to and was featured in the Hub two the Hub. “Annually, that would be years ago for a solar installation he upwards of 46 megawatt-hours, did in a remote village in Panama. or the equivalent of five average Turn to Thermal/Page 7 homes.”

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Alders look to add fire, police positions BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

Common Council president Tim Swadley expressed frustration last week with a state-mandated levy cap he says punishes the city for being frugal with taxpayer money and prevents it from adding the new staff it needs.

The District 1 alder’s comments, during the council’s first meeting on the city’s 2018 budget, Thursday, Oct. 5, were in light of efforts to increase staff in several departments.

He and other alders consider the city short-staffed in the police, fire and public works departments, but they can’t increase the city tax levy to pay for new employees.

E a c h y e a r, t h e s t a t e Department of Revenue d e t e r m i n e s h ow m u c h growth in new construction

Budget timeline Workshops: Oct. 12 and 26 Public hearing: Nov. 14 Tax bills mailed: Early December

a municipality achieved the year before and ties the amount the city can increase its tax levy in the following year to its rate of new construction. Before 2012, municipalities were allowed to increase the levy by an additional 2 percent.

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Patrick Nowlin, wellknown to many in Stoughton as both a lottery winner and a persistent presence in local charity fund-raising, died Monday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing North Page Street in downtown Stoughton. He was 69.

The incident is under investigation, but it was after dark and Nowlin, the Stoughton VFW Post 328 commander, had admitted to having failing eyesight.

Police were dispatched at 6:57 p.m. to a report of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle on the 800 block of North Page Street, near the

American Legion building.

According to a Stoughton Police Department news release, Nowlin was walking east in the crosswalk at the intersection of North Page and West streets when he was struck by a vehicle headed north on North Page Street. Nowlin was transported by Stoughton Area EMS to a local hospital and later died “a short time later.”

The driver, a 47-yearold Madison man, stopped immediately and remained at the scene. The street was closed for nearly five hours after the collision, according to the release.

A Vietnam veteran who was active in local veterans’ efforts, Nowlin was already well-known in the Stoughton area when he won a $40 million lottery prize on April Fool’s Day 2007,

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Fuqua joins LakeView Church as lead pastor community, new school system, new church, but ev e r y o n e h a s b e e n s o friendly. It’s a wonderful community.”

Brings passion for music, community AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

A long process

Andy Fuqua wasn’t sure why he felt the holy spirit tell him “no” late last year to the idea of becoming the lead pastor at Stoughton’s LakeView Church.

He’s sure, though, that he’s glad that six months l a t e r, t h a t f e e l i n g h a d changed to a “yes.”

“We were like, ‘what gives, God?’” he said with a laugh.

Fuqua took over as lead pastor at LakeView in September, filling a hole that was left vacant for over a year after Graham Blaikie left due to health concerns.

He and his wife, Corinne, and their children, Asher, Jack, Elliot and Graham, moved to Stoughton over Labor Day weekend. It’s his first time as a senior pastor, and he described his first month like “drinking from a fire hose.”

“It has been really fun and really intense,” he explained. “I’ve been learning a lot, not just about the new role but a new

Becoming a pastor at LakeView church wasn’t as simple as filling out a job application and praying or crossing your fingers.

The months-long process started somewhat like that, but to advance to the next stage, LakeView selects a few top candidates and asks them to visit the church and “campaign” for the position. This includes preaching a few Sunday services, meeting the congregation and participating in numerous open houses.

The congregation then votes on their favorite candidate.

The church first contacted Fuqua in December to campaign in January.

“For whatever reason, Corinne and I both prayed about it separately, we both sensed the holy spirit saying ‘no,’” he said. “We couldn’t figure out why, we both thought it was an awesome church and a great opportunity.”

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reached out again and asked Fuqua and his family to pray on it again.

“We thought that when He said no, He meant LakeView isn’t the right church, but what we realized is that He was saying ‘no, this isn’t the right time,’” he said.

Fuqua visited to campaign early in July and the congregation voted shortly after. Because of the early uncertainty, he asked God for a sign, something he doesn’t typically recommend.

“We wanted to make sure we weren’t just eating bad pizza and thinking it was God, which happens sometimes,” he said. “So I asked the Lord if He would, if this is something He really wanted us to do, I asked Him for clarity’s sake to have the vote be unanimous.”

He said that even if the vote didn’t come back unanimous, he still planned to take the role. Roughly 100 people voted and the verdict came back unanimous. Fuqua took that as his sign moved and started in September.

“We felt like God didn’t have to do that, but He did just because He’s nice,” he

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Andy Fuqua started his lead pastor career at LakeView Church at the beginning of September. said. “It was encouraging because we had been in Pontiac for seven years and had deep friendships, it was hard to think about moving.”

graduated from Culver-Stockton College in Northern Missouri with a degree in music education in 2006.

He went on to earn his Master of Divinity at ‘Personal calling’ Moody Theological SemFuqua brings a passion inary in 2016, and he has previously served at Central for music to LakeView.

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His music education taught him how to play numerous instruments, but he specializes in guitar, piano and saxophone. He particularly loves jazz and blues music.

“I said right away that sometimes I’m going to play with the band,” he said. “I don’t care what I do, I could stand offstage with an unplugged guitar because I just have to play.”

In addition to his love for music, Fuqua is a self-proclaimed “coffee connoisseur” (not to be confused with coffee snob, he said).

He enjoys buying raw coffee beans and roasting them himself.

Fuqua also has a passion for supporting the community, with a “personal calling” to provide a “preview of the kingdom of heaven.”

“I want us to love in a way that is like the love in heaven, and I want us to forgive in a way that reflects what life in heaven will be like,” he explained. “Whatever we can do to show the world what heaven is like, that’s what I want to do.”

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Community Fun Night 2017 Hundreds gathered around the fire department Tuesday for the annual Community Fun Night.

Designed to allow residents the opportunity to interact with department officials, attendees were able to play games, listen to music, enjoy snacks and mingle while learning more about how the departments operate behind the scenes.

A few people from each department attended the event, including Dan Glynn, recreation supervisor,

who offered children the ability to share their vision for Criddle Park, which is set for a face-lift in 2019.

Of the 79 children who voted, Glynn said more than 50 percent voted for a tree house and swings. A swinging bridge, caves, tunnels and monkey bars were close behind.

“It’s part of our way to get community input for what they want to see at the park,” Glynn told the Hub after the event.

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Nowlin: Took home $11 million from 2007 lottery jackpot Continued from page 1 of which he said he took home around $11 million after taxes.

Since then, he gained recognition for sharing some of his winnings with local charities and organizations, including the VFW, and he stayed involved with the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial and the Food Pantry.

He donated $50,000 to new buildings for both the American Legion and the Stoughton Area Youth

Patrick Nowlin, second from left, regularly helped lead drives for the Stoughton Food Pantry, as commemorated in this 2009 photo.

Center and often gave out Nowlin waited about two matching funds. months after winning the

jackpot to step forward, as he worked with financial advisers, he told the Hub in 2007. Last year, he told WISC-TV that he’d used some of his money to travel the world and buy a new Mustang, but he mostly reserved it for charity causes like replacing the bar and front sidewalk of the VFW, and setting up a $2 million trust fund to research juvenile diabetes at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle contributed to this report.

Budget: Swadley criticizes state-imposed levy limits Continued from page 1 making it difficult to add even one full-time staffer.

“They’ve made it really difficult for municipalities to be competitive and retain their employees,” Swadley said.

“I think it’s time for municipalities to step up and tell the state it’s doing us an injustice because we can’t provide the services we want.”

Department heads have requested new employee positions amounting to $725,000, but none were included in Mayor Donna’s Olson’s proposed budget for 2018, which she presented to the council last week.

Despite the revenue limit, alders Scott Truehl (Dist.

4) and Regina Hirsch (Dist.

3) encouraged the council to add funding for some new employees to the budget.

Alders have two more workshops to find room for their priorities, Oct. 12 and 26, and the budget is planned for adoption in November.

Police department The police department “is pretty much desperate” to have two more officers, police chief Greg Leck told alders.

He said calls for service increase every year, and there’s not enough staff for adequate traffic control or investigations. With a new hotel and senior living facility being built at Kettle Park West, Leck thinks police will be even busier next year.

Based on the national average and the city’s population, he said, Stoughton should have 26 sworn officers, but his department has 22. He said a detective who retired a couple of years ago hasn’t been replaced and the police department is “lacking on the investigative side.”

He requested two additional full-time officers for the department in 2018, which would cost about $166,000 per year.

Truehl rhetorically questioned how long the police positions can be deferred.

“I would encourage my colleagues to put these back into the budget,” he said.

Hirsch said she’s troubled by the department being “that low” and would “try to work with the city to get at least one more” officer.

to help, with two fulltime firefighter positions requested by chief Scott Wegner. With salary and benefits, their combined cost would be $150,000.

Wegner told the council it’s more difficult each year to find enough volunteer firefighters to help at the fire department.

“We need more regular staff,” he said.

Hirsch asked if there’s a way for nearby towns to help offset the cost of at least one firefighter. Olson said it’s a possibility, based on agreements with the towns, but “that conversation would start in January for the following year.”

Olson said she is talking with business owners about the need for more volunteers and whether businesses would be willing to allow employees to respond to fire calls.

“The question is could someone who comes here every day but maybe doesn’t live here, could they provide daytime response to fire emergencies?” Olson said. “It’s just Fire department an idea at this point, but The fire department is we’re having those discusanother area she hoped sions.”

Public works The public works department had similar requests, even though public works director Brett Hebert presented a static budget just as other city departments did. He then added options to show what would provide the best service.

Hebert requested three new full-time positions in the areas he manages – two new foresters and a parks maintenance employee.

He said the city is a year behind in tree trimming and has “over 6,000 trees that have to be managed and maintained.” He explained the department operates on a five-year cycle to maintain the urban forest.

When Swadley noted forest maintenance is a year behind schedule and asked how long it would take to catch up, Hebert said it would never happen with a static budget.

“If we add two foresters, I’d say five years,” he said.

A parks worker is needed because the city has added 19 acres of parkland, and it’s already short-staffed in that area, he said.

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Mar-Pohl resigns from Landmarks Unified Newspaper Group

Historic architect Steve Mar-Pohl resigned from the city’s Landmarks Commission last week, saying he’d volunteered for a few years and “my free time needs to be spent on other priorities.”

Mar-Pohl, president and founder of Insite Consulting Architects, with offices in Madison, Chicago and St. Louis, lives in Cambridge and volunteered on the commission for three years, he told the Hub Monday.

“I have a plan that’s going to consume the time that I was volunteering in Stoughton,” he said. “I was working with (Landmarks chair)

Peggy Veregin, who I have a great deal of respect for, and the rest of the group, who I have become very close with, and it’s hard to leave a situation where I think there’s a need.”

Mar-Pohl conducted an analysis of the Highway Trailer building on East South Street after getting hundreds of photographs using a drone in May. In July, he presented a report to the Redevelopment Authority on the condition of the deteriorating, 100-year-old building and recommended closing East South Street.

The city closed the street indefinitely the following day.

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The Common Council decided unanimously Thursday, Oct. 6, to move forward with design and development planning for a new Public Works facility and to continue working with the design firm that’s been involved in the project since 2013, Janesville-based Angus-Young Associates.

The council approved a

resolution on a 9-0 vote to move into the next phase of designing the facility.

Alds. Tom Majewski, Kathleen Tass Johnson and Sid Boersma were absent.

The city plans to build the facility next year on 13.5 acres it purchased in 2013 on County Hwy. A, near the intersection with Racetrack Road.

The council will decide during 2018 budget discussions this month and next how much to borrow for the project. Projected borrowing ranges from $8.6 million to $9.1 million, depending on some construction options and amenities.

Swadley questions absence of performance-based pay plan ‌BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group‌

During discussions over the 2018 budget last week, council president Tim Swadley (Dist. 1) asked why the city hasn’t implemented a performance-based salary plan. The idea had been discussed in 2017 budget discussions.

Swadley said at the Oct. 5 meeting there’s a better way to reward employees for good work and that some might not have earned the 2.25 percent wage increase proposed for all employees in the mayor’s budget.

Human resources director and risk manager A.J. Gillingham told him while a new plan was discussed last year, it hasn’t been investigated yet because the city is still establishing a system for performance reviews.

She said the city’s financial adviser, Springsted, helped the city bring employees up to a market-rate pay scale and will look at a performance-based system.

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important that the step scale is accurate and that employees are placed at the appropriate step. One employee, she noted, has been with the city for 20 years but is still at Step 2.

That’s more important than across-the-board increases, she asserted.

“More importantly, we need to make sure that the grades are accurate, then make sure that employees are at appropriate step, and then figure out how to move them forward,” Gillingham said. “This is not a process that happens in one or two years.”

Swadley said he understands it’s been a busy year but wants to see the plan as soon as possible.

“We want to retain our best and brightest people, and if we’re not rewarding them at the level they’ve earned, it’s difficult,” he said. “If we have this same conversation next year, it’s going to be a difficult pill for me to swallow.”

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he said. “And now, with the change in the historic tax credit law, where there’s a $500,000 limit, that is the nail in the coffin, I believe.”

Mar-Pohl thinks Stoughton is “sort of at a crossroads after the Wal-Mart thing.”

“Are we a quaint, historic city, or are we going to be something different?” he said. “I hope that it’s the former. I think downtown Stoughton is absolutely fabulous and it could be so much better. Stoughton is a tremendously historic city for the state of Wisconsin.”

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maintenance has resulted in total building envelope failures in roof and exterior wall systems,” Mar-Pohl wrote in his report.

Despite its condition, MarPohl’s report said the building could be saved. It estimated a cost of at least $2.25 million to restore the building shell, and put the cost of demolition at $1 million to $1.2 million.

O n M o n d a y, h e t o l d the Hub he thought it was “great” that city officials are focused on preserving Stoughton’s history, but added that he doesn’t think the Highway Trailer building will “survive.”

“It’s hard to justify restoring it because of the cost,”

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Military weapons are for everyone What is this foolishness about the Second Amendment only for the establishment and use of a militia? Ridiculous! Las Vegas make you a bunch of nervous nellies?

I have guns. I have automatic weapons. I have six of them Bumpsteads, full automatic. I use it for hunting. I go out for deer and grouse. Blast away. Last time I shot a grouse, all I had left was some feathers. Gave them to Fendrick for his fly tying. Got my deer though. Let loose some 90 bullets with one pull of the

trigger. Blew up a doe. Kinda messed it up though. But I like venison hamburger. I got about a pound. I don’t know where the rest of the 120 pounds went.

So don’t you even think about banning them military weapons.

Why should the marines have all the fun? You think you liberal pinkos can pry my weapons from my cold, stiff hands? Think again!

Steven “Fort” Fortney City of Stoughton

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Our veterans’ mental health deserves more attention M any of those who have served in our Armed Forces re-enter civilian life with untreated mental health issues resulting from their service. That frequently lands them in the criminal justice system.

After the Civil War, the mental depression many veterans experienced was called “Soldier’s Heart.” During World War I, those who suffered from these symptoms were said to have “Shell Shock.”

During World War II it was known as “Combat Dirks Fatigue.” We now call it post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Department of Veterans Affairs recently conducted a large-scale survey of personnel who have served since 2001 and found that nearly 16 percent of those who had deployed overseas during that time screened positive for PTSD. A still sizeable 10 percent of those surveyed who had never deployed overseas also screened positive.

Recently, I met at the Rock County District Attorney’s Office with a woman in her mid30s, the victim in a domestic violence case I had charged. She and the defendant (we’ll call them Nancy and Fred because the case is still pending) had been divorced for several years, but a recent chance encounter involving herself, her current boyfriend and Fred resulted in criminal charges against Fred.

Nancy told me Fred had been a young man on Sept. 11, 2001.

As with many people at the time, the events of the day inspired him to enlist in the U.S. Army, eventually serving two combat tours in the Middle East.

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As with many military families, while her then-husband served overseas, Nancy became a temporary single mom, learning to do everything by herself: running the household, sole child care provider, paying the bills. When Fred came home from his first tour, he had great difficulty adjusting to this dynamic, as, Nancy confessed, did she.

They argued, he drank. She told me she believed “something” had happened to Fred on that first tour.

After he came back from the second tour, the marriage survived only briefly. While Nancy still cared for Fred, she could not live with the man he had become.

They divorced and now share custody of the children. For the most part, it has gone well. But Nancy expressed concern for how Fred sometimes “goes off” without much apparent provocation.

Nancy told me that as far as she knew, her ex-husband had never sought mental health treatment, though she agreed he needed it.

Fred is by no means unique.

In the run-up to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, we were told that the war would be quick, with minimal casualties to the United States. Regardless of whether one believes we should have fought that war, it is clear this prediction was wildly optimistic.

Over 2.5 million people have served since then. Thousands of them have lost their lives and tens of thousands have suffered serious physical injury.

The shortcomings of Veterans Administration hospitals in responding to the physical healthcare needs of those who have served in the military have been the subject of much attention and debate, and deservedly so. What receives less attention

is that many veterans and active-duty personnel suffer from trauma-induced mental health issues that are not being adequately addressed.

One reason for that is the stigma attached to mental illness, especially among active-duty personnel.

Admitting to suffering from a mental health issue can be a career-killer. That needs to stop.

But we in civilian life can also help by treating mental illness as an injury or disorder, just as we do physical problems.

Another reason so many veterans’ mental health goes unaddressed is the staggering volume of those in need. Given the statistics cited above, there are hundreds of thousands of vets who need mental health care and the VA system simply lacks the capacity to help all of them.

This, too, must change.

Because otherwise we have hundreds of thousands of people who volunteered to serve our country, at repeated risk to their lives and mental health, not getting the healing they need and deserve after having done their service.

That puts them at risk, but it puts the rest of us at risk, as well.

We owe it to the people who serve in our armed forces – and to their spouses, children, friends and neighbors – to make sure that when they come home we are ready to give them the support and care that they have earned by virtue of that service.

If we are not prepared to do that, our nation has no business sending them off to war in the first place.

Scott Dirks is a prosecutor in the Rock County District Attorney’s Office and the president of the Stoughton Area school board.

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Memorial Park dedication is Saturday SCOTT DE LARUELLE

If You Go What: Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Where: Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park, corner of Hwy. B and Country Club Road Info: 873-5305, torvlars@ hotmail.com

9:30 a.m. and running until 1:30 p.m.

Bud Erickson of the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park Steering Committee thanked veterans and church groups, the City of Stoughton, local bu s i n e s s e s a n d p r iva t e donors for their generosity.

“It has truly been a community effort, from the initial private donation of Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park will be dedicated at a ceremony Oct. 14. land,” he said. “The result is a very special place where people can come to honor and remember those Find out more about the Stoughton who have served to protect Area Veterans Memorial Park: our freedom.” facebook.com/SAVMP2015

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The Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park will dedicated on 11 a.m. Saturday at the site, located at the corner of Highway B and Country Club Road.

The ceremony culminates more than three years of design, fundraising and construction of the joint project of the Stoughton Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 328 and American Legion Post 59. The groups raised $1 million for the park, which is sited on land donated by Oscar and Shirley Linnerud.

The memorial includes the names of more than 5,500 Stoughton-area veterans, including 176 killed in action.

Saturday’s ceremonies will include a keynote speech by veteran Duane Broughton, general chairman of the memorial project, as well as performances by the Stoughton High School band before, during and after the ceremony.

Shuttle buses will run to the park site from LakeVi ew C h u r c h a n d R ive r Bluff School, beginning at

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Community tailgate T h e Vi k i n g B a n d B o o s t e r s will host a community tailgate at Stoughton High School before the Friday night football games, from 4:30-7 p.m. in the back parking lot, 320 North St. The event will feature performances by the pep band and dance team. Hot dogs, chili, burgers and mini donuts will be available for purchase.

The event is free. For more information, call Lori Moll at 695-3667.

Writing the Novel The adult and teen writing series returns to the library 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.

The presentation will provide guidelines to help through the process of writing a novel. A free cup of coffee or hot chocolate will be provided. The presentation is designed for adults as well as teens age 14 and up. No registration is required.

For more information, call 8736281.

ROHS R Olde House Society (ROHS) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1390 Washington Rd., Stoughton. There will be a tour of the home and the property.

The ROHS is a group of people preserving Stoughton’s treasures,

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one house at a time. Attendees are For information, call 873-9695. asked to bring a treat to share and their non-alcoholic beverage of Rabies clinic choice.

Local non-profit Second Chance F o r i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t Animal Advocates, with Chalet rohstoughton@gmail.com.

Veterinary Clinic, will sponsor a rabies clinic with vaccinations from Blood drive 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 28, Donate blood for the Red Cross at Stoughton Public Works, 515 S. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. Fourth St. 20, at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Cats can be vaccinated from Ridge St. 10-10:30 a.m. and dogs from 10:30 The Red Cross encourages eli- a.m. to noon. Rabies vaccinations gible donors to give blood regular- are available for $12 and distemper ly. Donors with all blood types are vaccinations are also available for needed, especially those with types $20.

For information, call 205-6636 or AB, O, B negative and A negative.

To make an appointment to donate 873-8112. blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, FOL fall fundraiser visit redcrossblood.org or call The Friends of the Stoughton 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733- Public Library will present their Fall 2767).

Fundraiser Luncheon featuring the Russ Loniello Variety Show, beginCandlelight hike ning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. Visit Lake Kegonsa State Park, 4, in the lower level of BBG’s, 800 2405 Door Creek Rd., for a candle- Nygaard St. The event will begin with a social light hike from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, hour with time to view Centerpiece Oct. 21.

The 1.2 mile White Oak Nature Auction and Raffle items followed Trail will be lit with hundreds of by lunch at 11:30 a.m., the variety glowing jack-o-lanterns and lumi- show, auction, raffles and door priznaries. There will also be a bonfire es.

Advanced tickets are $25 ($30 at and refreshments sold by the Lake Kegonsa State Park Friends Group. the door, limited seating) and are The event is free but a valid park available at the library. admission sticker is required. No For information visit stoughtonpets are allowed on the trail. publiclibrary.org.

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

Bible Baptist Church

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Christ Lutheran Church

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2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday worship times: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m. family express worship, 9:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Christ the King Community Church 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

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

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Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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

Stoughton Baptist Church

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

St. Ann Catholic Church

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

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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.

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First Lutheran Church

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Fulton Church

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

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Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion

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LakeView Church

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

‌Thursday, October 12‌

• 6:30 p.m., Thursdays With Murder: The Nero Wolfe Mysteries of Rex Stout, library, 873-6281‌

‌Friday, October 13‌

• 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stoughton Farmers Market, Stoughton Plaza, 1050 W. Main St., stoughtonwi.com/farmersmarket‌ • 9:30 a.m., Story time (ages 0-5), library, 873-6281‌

‌Saturday, October 14‌

• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Stoughton Community Farmers Market, Forrest Street (North of Main St.), stoughtonwi.com/farmersmarket‌ • 10-11 a.m., Writing the Novel program (adults and ages 14 and up, registration required), 873-6281‌ • 11 a.m. to noon, Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park dedication ceremony, Highway B and Country Club Road, 873-5305‌ • Noon to 6 p.m., USS Sanctioned FEATS of Strength, Stark Auto Group, 1423 US-51, 515-4057‌

‌Monday, October 16‌

• 3-4 p.m., Park Sin Young: Music appreciation series, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., 877-4400‌

‌Wednesday, October 18‌

• 9:30 a.m., Story time (ages 0-5), library, 873-6281‌ • 6-8 p.m., Whine for Wine Ladies Night Out ($30), Nauti Norske, 324 S. Water St., 873-0210‌ • 6:30 p.m., Library board meeting, library, 873-6281‌

‌Thursday, October 19‌

• 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org‌ • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh Club (ages 6 and up), library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents “Bye Bye Birdie” ($12 adults, $8 students and senior citizens), SHS Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., showtix4u.com‌ • 7 p.m., R Olde House Society meeting, 1390 Washington Rd., rohstoughton@gmail.com‌

‌Friday, October 20‌

• 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Stoughton Farmers Market, Stoughton Plaza, 1050 W. Main St., stoughtonwi.com/farmersmarket‌ • 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Cross blood drive, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 1-800-RedCROSS‌ • 9:30 a.m., Story time (ages 0-5), library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents “Bye Bye Birdie” ($12 adults, $8 students and senior citizens), SHS Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., showtix4u.com‌

‌Saturday, October 21‌

• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Stoughton Community Farmers Market, Forrest Street (North of Main St.), stoughtonwi.com/farmersmarket‌ • 10-11 a.m., LEGO club, library, 873-6281‌ • 6 p.m., Bingo (food available at 5 p.m.), Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 South Page St., 873-7209‌ • 6-9 p.m., Candlelight Hike (free event, vehicle park admission sticker is required to enter park), Kegonsa State Park, 873-9695‌ • 7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents “Bye Bye Birdie” ($12 adults, $8 students and senior citizens), SHS Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., showtix4u.com‌

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

Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 6286500

Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 8738585

A Deep Yearning “If you would be loved, love,and be loveable.”

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

—Benjamin Franklin

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

Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585

We all desire to love and to be loved, and we all know the pain of loneliness and lost love. The desire to understand others and to be understood is at bottom an attempt to feel connected.We are simply not whole by ourselves and require the connection with others that comes most completely through love to regain our sense of wholeness.

This is perhaps the most pressing problem of the modern world— loneliness, alienation and disconnectedness.Much of what is said about the value of the individual and his or her right to live as he or she sees fit contributes to people “doing their own thing” at the expense of building relationships with others that might give them this connectedness and satisfy this deep yearning.

Of course, there are many ways to relate to others.We can do it through friends and family.We can do it through our jobs and our hobbies.

And we can even do it through modern technology, e.g.,social media.

But ultimately, it all comes down to being kind and loving to the people we interact with. So nurture the yearning to love and be loved, first and foremost by making yourself worthy of love.

– Christopher Simon

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

Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585 Anorexia and Bulimia Group • 6 p.m., first Thursday, Stoughton Hospital, 6286500

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Thermal: New 132-panel system is largest array of solar panels in Stoughton Continued from page 1 He worked with Stoughton Utilities to take advantage of its renewable energy program, and called the utility “a strong advocate” for renewable energies.

“They understand the value of having that distributive resource,” he said.

“They’re the best energy provider that we’ve worked with, hands down. They not only allow you to do it but actually ask how they can help you do it.”

Thermal Design’s solar energy system allows it to use the utility’s electrical grid to store its excess energy, or redistribute it to other energy users in the area.

At peak solar-energy producing times – a sunny summer afternoon, for example – the system will generate more energy than it uses and export it to the grid, where it can be used locally by its neighbors.

“That reduces the likelihood that the utility will have to kick on auxiliary power generation for those peak times,” Harkins said.

At nighttime or on a cloudy day, “we can kind of pull back that credit, and the meter reads in both directions,” he explained.

“It works just like everyone else’s monthly bill.”

At the end of the month, the utility figures the company’s net usage — the difference between what went in and what went out.

Carbon footprint Synergy owner Ryan Harkins estimated that the energy offset of Thermal Design’s “clean solar-power” system in the first 25 years will save over 1.15 million tons of coal from being burned, avoiding 826 tons of CO2 emissions as a result. That is equivalent to planting 23,117 trees, according to his calculations. “ We g e t a c r e d i t a t wholesale rate for a system this size,” Harkins said. “The most cost-effective way is to size it so it doesn’t overproduce too much, because excess is not as valuable.”

Utility involved Cory Neeley, Stoughton Utilities energy services representative, confirmed that the Thermal Design project is the largest commercial installation in the city “at this point.”

H e s a i d i f t h e c i t y ’s new public works facility planned for construction next year includes solar panels, it will dwarf the system installed last month.

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Stoughton-based Synergy Renewable Systems installed the solar panels at Thermal Design in the city’s business park last month.

At 100 kW, it would be about three times the size of Thermal Designs’ system, Neeley said.

He hopes the city will choose solar for the new facility because it would save lots of money over time and “it sends a message that we can offset the usage,” he said.

Neeley said solar energy “is a growing thing” for the utility.

“We get a lot more people asking about it, and residential solar is really picking up,” he observed, adding that the utility’s website gives lots of information about the options.

Harkins thinks with the

utility paybacks and the return on investment that comes with a commercial solar installation, “I’m not sure if there’s anything that can beat it.”

“If you’re going to put your money somewhere, especially for commercial or municipal buildings where they’re going

to be there for the next 20 or 30 years, it makes sense for sure,” he said. “They could pay that system off in five years, and it’s going to save money for the next five decades at least.”

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SHS presents ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ Theater lovers can take a trip back to the ‘60s as Stoughton students will perform the classic Broadway musical, “Bye Bye Birdie.”

Based on the book by Michael Stewart, the musical “takes you back to the ‘60s” when rock n’ roll teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie is drafted into the Army. Before he heads overseas, he serenades and kisses a girl from his fan club for his grand goodbye on the Ed Sullivan Show, according to a news release.

Performances will begin at 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 at the Stoughton High School

If You Go What: “Bye Bye Birdie” When: 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 Where: 600 Lincoln Ave. Info: showtix4u.com

Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave. The cast includes: Emily Skavlen and Seth Charleston as Albert Peterson and Rose Alverez, Brody McCloskey as Conrad Birdie, Paige Sager as Mae Peterson, Alyssa

Wicks and Nick Swenson as teen lovers Kim MacAfee and Hugo Peabody, Isaiah Rowley as Harry MacAfee, Kailee Whitmire as Doris and Noah Kleitsch as Randolph.

Ryan Casey is the vocal music director, Rachel Shields directs the pit orchestra, Makenna Parish Day choreographs the show and Amanda Potratz leads the stage crew in scenic design.

Tickets are on sale now at showtix4u.com and at Photo submitted the door. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and SHS will perform “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. Oct. 19-21 at the Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave. senior citizens.

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Football

Player of the week From Oct. 3-10

Name: Stacy Benoy and Ashley Fisher Grade: Seniors Sport: Tennis Highlights: Benoy and Fisher earned a special qualifier to make the D1 state individual tournament despite falling in their first sectional match Wednesday. The duo is 20-13 this season.

Photo by Joe Koshollek

Stoughton linebacker Drew Pasold (42) tries to chase down MG’s Jackson Thomsen during the third quarter of Friday evening’s 63-35 loss at home.

Top 10 teams battle for first Special team miscues cost Vikings in MG loss ‌ JEREMY JONES Sports editor

The two premier offenses in the Badger South Conference went head-to-head in the rain for three hours Friday evening.

But it was three mistakes on special teams and one big penalty that swung things in favor of Monona Grove en route to

the Vikings’ first loss of the season, 63-35.

Stoughton had a punt blocked and it snapped another over the The Vikings (8-0 overall, head of its punter. Both led to 6-0 Badger South) travel to MG touchdowns. The Silver Eagles also had a kick return Fort Atkinson (3-5, 2-4) at for a big touchdown early.

7 p.m. Friday to wrap up the The Vikings and Monona regular season.

Grove combined for 42 points in the first quarter – which featured three touchdown runs, two scoring passes, a kick kickoff and a blocked punt. return for a touchdown, a fum“The game was a lot closble recovery on the opening er than the score indicates, I

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think,” coach Dan Prahl said.

“Our guys battled all four quarters. It’s too bad that our special teams kind of hurt us tonight. You’ve got to tip your cap, MG is a good football team and they got it done in all three phases tonight.”

Stoughton leaned on running Brady Schipper back harder than they have needed to all season, and the senior responded with the biggest game of

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Honorable mentions: Brady Schipper (football) rushed for 364 yards and all five Stoughton touchdowns Friday in a 63-35 loss to Monona Grove Andrea Hansen (girls xc) took fifth place in the 5,000-meter JV race Saturday in Albany Alexander Wicks (boys xc) finished 10th at the Baertschi Invitational in Albany on Saturday Maddie Kooima (girls swimming) won an event and medaled in three relays Saturday at the Warrior Invitational in Waunakee Megan Adams (volleyball) had 23 assists and 21 digs in the lone win in the Badger South Conference tournament Saturday, as the Vikings defeated Madison Edgewood in the opening round Olivia Panthofer (volleyball) had 10 kills, nine digs, a block and an ace in the win over Edgewood Saturday Myranda Kotlowski (girls golf) led the Vikings with a 93 Wednesday at the D1 Verona sectional Zander Hartberg (boys soccer) had two goals and an assist in a win over Monroe on Oct. 3

Girls tennis

Future shows promise after sectional berth Benoy, Fisher earn special qualifier ANTHONY IOZZO

JEREMY JONES

Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton girls golf team had its season come to a close Oct. 4 in the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional as the Vikings finished sixth overall with a 390.

But with no seniors on varsity, coach Stephen Stokes said the future looks bright for next season.

“I think we came out a little nervous but I am very proud of a great season,” Stokes said. “We will use this as a building tool for next year.

“They were disappointed, and that is OK. That means that they want to do better.”

Wednesday scores from Edelweiss Country Club were a bit elevated from what the girls shot throughout the season. But with three juniors, a sophomore and a freshman some nerves were to be expected at the biggest meet of the year, especially on a course like Edelweiss which has an historically tougher back nine than the front nine based on player averages.

“They battled. They didn’t play

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Photos by Anthony Iozzo

Junior Bre Viken tees off on the 18th hole Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the WIAA Division 1 Verona sectional at Edelweiss Country Club. Viken finished with a 96, and the Vikings took sixth with a 390.

Seniors Stacy Benoy and Ashley Fisher lost their first match last Wednesday at the WIAA Division 1 Oconomowoc girls tennis sectional but will continue their season one more week after earning a special qualifier.

Needing a win to automatically advance, Benoy and Fisher lost their first-round match 6-0, 6-0 to Lake Geneva Badger senior Olivia Stout and junior Claudia Huerth (13-3). Stout and Huerth went on to beat Janesville Craig seniors Allison Hainstock and Michiko Fukushima (8-8) in the third-place.

“I feel like we played as well as we could; they just had really hard groundstrokes,” Fisher said.

“That made getting into the net hard. And it made those volleys even more difficult.”

“The way Stacy and Ashley played today, they probably would have beaten a lot of teams around that state,” coach Ryan

Reischel said.

It turns out they have one more week to find out.

The loss to Badger and a Janesville Craig loss in the second round set up a convoluted back road to state for Benoy and Fisher, who had beaten half of the Cougars’ doubles team earlier this season.

Though Stoughton had beaten Craig, the Cougars lost to Oconomowoc, which in turn beat Stoughton head-to-head. That meant that the Coonies would likely get the sectionals special qualifier and that Stoughton would have to hope for one of the state’s eight at-large bids to reach state.

“I would probably cry again, if we earn a special qualifier,” Benoy said on Wednesday.

As it turned out, the Vikings did just enough to make an impression, earning one of those eight spots.

As a result, Benoy and Fisher will play Muskego junior Megan Powell and senior Sonia Gude

Whats next Stacy Benoy and Ashley Fisher travel to Nielsen Tennis Stadium Thursday-Saturday for the WIAA Division 1 girls tennis individual state meet.

The girls (20-13) take on Muskego senior Sonia Guide and junior Erin Brezovar in the round of 64 at 2 p.m. Thursday.

(20-1) at approximately 2 p.m.

Thursday. The winner of that match with face either Kenosha Indian Trail (21-6) or the 14th-seeded team from Homestead (31-2) in the second round Saturday morning.

Freshman Annika Goetz (2215) played her way to second

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Hockey

Truehl gets a taste of pro hockey Stoughton native signed, then dropped by ECHL team JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

Chris Truehl’s dream of playing professional hockey led the Stoughton native to forgo his senior year at Quinnipiac University.

Truehl signed with the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL (formerly the East Coast Hockey League) in August. The 6 foot, 3 inch, 205 pound goaltender played in one Truehl preseason game for the Steelhead, earning a win, but he was one of four players released from the team’s training camp roster earlier this month.

He did not respond to multiple attempts seeking comment. He still has a season of NCAA eligibility remaining.

Truehl played two seasons at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, where he was selected to the All-Rookie Team for the Atlantic Hockey Association in 2013-14. He later transferred to Quinnipiac University in 2015-16 and earned a ECAC championship in his first season with the Bobcats.

Truehl left the Air Force shortly after being diagnosed with cold urticaria, a rare disorder that makes him highly sensitive to cold temperatures and results in large red welts or “ice welts” forming on the skim. It was a condition that forced him to reconsider his career with the Air Force.

During his time at Quinnipiac, the Bobcats advanced to the NCAA Championship, where they lost to North Dakota.

Truehl finished the 201617 season with a 10-8-2 record with one shutout, a 2.66 goals-against average and an .899 save percentage.

In a surprise move at the time, Truehl left Quinnipiac after graduating from the university in May, forgoing a fifth-year of eligibility after signing a professional contract.

With sophomore goaltender Andrew Shortridge entrenched as the current No. 1 and freshman Keith Petruzzelli, a third-round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings, joining the program this fall, Truehl was likely going to be third on the team’s depth chart which makes his departure less surprising.

Truehl finished the 2016-17 10-8-2 with a 2.66 goals against average and an .899 save percentage in 21 games played with one shutout.

Tennis: State meet begins Thursday Continued from page 9 place at sectionals, outlasting Chie Wolf (13-10) of Janesville Craig 6-4, 6-1 in a nearly three-hour first-round match. It was the second straight year the Vikings had someone playing in the No. 4 singles championship match (Krissy Pohlod did it last year).

“Annika has really rounded out her whole game in terms of competing,” Reischel said. “Last year, Krissy made it to the finals and played No.

2 singles for us this year. Those are things I can see for Annika, as well.”

Sun Prairie won all four singles flights, including a 6-2, 6-4 win by Kaia Feldman (24-2) over Goetz at No. 4 singles to return to the WIAA Division 1 state team tournament for the third straight year.

Latsami Sysouvanh (27-3) of the Cardinals earned a 14th seed, and freshman Lauren Hope Bruemmer (26-5) also moved on after winning the No. 2 singles bracket.

Sectionals: Vikings finish sixth Continued from page 9 very well in the front, but they kept battling on the back,” Stokes said.

Sophomore Myranda Kotlowski led Stoughton with a 93 and her cousin Caylie Kotlowski was next with a 94. Junior Bre Viken ended up with a 96. That was a stark difference from regionals when all three girls were in the mid to upper 80s.

Junior Jenny Marshall rounded out the top four on the team with a 105 and junior Renee Anderson shot a 107.

“I am very much looking forward to next year,” Stokes said.

“I know the girls will work hard in the offseason and get better for next year.”

Verona and Middleton qualified for state as both teams tied with a 345, though the Cardinals won a back-nine scorecard playoff 175181 to win the sectional championship plaque.

Waunakee junior Sam Soulier (82), Monona Grove junior Klairissa O’Reilly-Dye (82) and Madison West junior Lillian Knetter (83) all qualified for state as individuals.

Waunakee was third with a 356,

Sophomore Myranda Kotlowski tees off on the 17th hole Wednesday.

She led the Vikings with a 93. and Madison West took fifth with a 380.

Stoughton, which took runner-up in the Badger South Conference this season, was in battles with Oregon all season. The Vikings defeated the Panthers head-to-head but finished behind Oregon in both the conference tournament and regionals.

Oregon ended up fourth Wednesday with a 366.

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Junior Maddy Brickson (3), senior Megan Adams (back), senior Lauren Jake, senior Olivia Panthofer (7) and junior Hannah Wirag (right) celebrate a point against Watertown Saturday in the Badger South Conference tournament at Oregon High School. The Vikings finished 1-2 and took fifth overall.

Vikes start strong, finish fifth at conference ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

Saturday’s Badger South Conference volleyball tournament started off in a big way for the Stoughton High School volleyball team.

The Vikings pushed themselves to win a close three-set marathon with Madison Edgewood in the first round, after trailing 12-8 and 14-12 in the third set, and advanced in the winner’s bracket.

Stoughton ran into eventual Badger South champion Watertown next, however, and then had to play a motivated Edgewood in a rematch before finishing 1-2 and taking sixth overall in the tournament.

The Vikings (17-9 overall, 3-4 Badger South), who had three points for the regular season win and two points in the tournament , end up fifth with five points, behind Monona Grove and Oregon which tied for fourth with six points.

Milton was the runner-up, and Edgewood finished third overall.

“I was really proud of the girls overall even though we were 1-2,” coach Kelly Sorensen said. “We had some moments where we were the most together and the loudest we have ever been. We walked away from the tournament learning a lot and were much improved.”

The first round was the highlight for Stoughton as the Vikings won a close 27-25 first set with Edgewood inside the Oregon High School fieldhouse. They then lost a 17-14 lead in the second set, eventually falling 25-23 to force a deciding game.

Stoughton was able to persevere several times to stay alive in the third set, scoring three straight points to take a 15-14 lead and trading points until finally putting Edgewood away 18-16.

“I was really happy with how we came out,” Sorensen said. “We came out with a lot of energy and with heart and played hard. I wasn’t surprised that it was so close. Edgewood played with a lot of heart as well. We match up well with them.

“I was really hopeful and excited after that first match.”

The tournament shifted from the fieldhouse to the newly remodeled new Oregon High School gym, and Sorensen said it was a huge difference from the fieldhouse, which was smaller and louder with multiple games going on.

In the main gym, the stands were mostly empty, and the Vikings needed to take on Watertown, which joined the Badger South this season and went 7-0 in the regular season and won their first ever Badger South title.

Stoughton was swept 2-0 (17-25, 17-25) and just couldn’t get anything sustained against the Goslings.

Junior Hannah Wirag gets a dig Saturday in a match against Watertown in the Badger South Conference tournament. Wirag had 41 digs in the tournament.

Conference tourney results/leaders Gm 1: Stoughton defeated Madison Edgewood 2-1 (27-25, 23-25, 18-16) Kills: Tessa Berry, Olivia Panthofer 10 Aces: Kat Eugster, Tessa Berry, Megan Adams, Olivia Panthofer 1 Blocks: Sena Sperloen, Olivia Panthofer 1 Digs: Megan Adams 21, Hannah Wirag 20, Tessa Berry 10, Olivia Panthofer 9 Assists: Megan Adams 23 Gm 2: Stoughton lost to Watertown 2-0 (17-25, 17-25) Kills: Panthofer 7

What’s next Stoughton’s seeding meeting was Tuesday-Wednesday with seeds coming out Thursday. The Vikings host nonconference Reedsburg at 7 p.m.

Thursday and open regionals on Oct. 19.

“We wanted to face (Watertown) again and wanted to be the team to take them out, but we came out kind of flat,” Sorensen said. “They have overall great ball control and a couple of girls that can hit the ball well.”

That set up an elimination match with Edgewood, a fitting rematch following their epic first round battle. But this time, the Crusaders, which eliminated Fort Atkinson, played some of their best volleyball of the day, sweeping the Vikings 2-0 (22-25, 18-25).

Stoughton 3, Verona 0 Stoughton traveled to Verona

Aces: Adams 2 Blocks: Sperloen, Adams 1/2 Digs: Adams 8, Wirag 7 Assists: Adams 11 Gm 3: Stoughton lost 2-0 to Madison Edgewood (22-25, 18-25) Kills: Panthofer 6 Aces: Berry, Maddy Brickson, Adams, Panthofer, Madi Bonebright 1 Blocks: Sperloen, Berry 1 Digs: Wirag 14, Panthofer 12 Assists: Megan Adams 17

for a nonconference game Tuesday and stunned the Wildcats with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-22, 25-22) sweep.

The Vikings came had several long volleys, and the blocking, serving and hitting led to Verona falling out of its usual system.

“It was one of our best performances as a whole” junior libero Hannah Wirag said. “We played together the whole time. I don’t think there was ever a time when anybody was down or we weren’t playing our best. I think we swung really well tonight, and I think our defense was good.”

Wirag ended up with 22 digs and three aces, but sophomore right-side hitter Kat Eugster was another key gamechanger, Sorensen said. Eugster had a .308 kill percentage and led the team with 11. She also added three blocks.

Junior setter Megan Adams had 26 assists, and senior outside hitter Olivia Panthofer had 22 digs and eight kills. Senior middle blocker Sena Sperloen added three blocks.

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Vikings, MG split conference dual meet Stoughton looks to JEREMY JONES

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The Stoughton girls swimming team won three of four events heading into the break Tuesday evening at Monona Grove High School.

Monona Grove came back out of the break and returned the favor, winning three of the next four events in a backand-forth Badger South Conference dual meet that ultimately ended in an 85-85 tie.

Maddie Kooima, Sofia Bormett, Abbie Kooima and Amy Schlicht helped the Vikings secure the tie by winning the 400 freestyle relay in 3 minutes, 42.3 seconds.

The win helped Stoughton bookend the meet with relay victories as Maddie Kooima, Morgan McGee, Amy Schlicht and Sofia Bormett won the 200 medley relay in 2:01.87.

Stoughton got two more wins before the break as Bormett added the 200 free in 2:03.63 and Kooima claimed the 200 IM in 2:19.86.

Evelyn Schaefer and Audrey Killian led a 1-2 finish by the Vikings in the 500 free and Erin McCune scored two more points with her fourth-place finish.

Schaefer posted a time of 5:55.19 and Killian finished second in 6:02.51.

Stougton also won the 100 backstroke thanks to a 1:04.74 by Schlicht.

Warriors Invitational Maddie Kooima won an individual event and medaled in three other relays to lead the Vikings to a program-best, third-place finish Saturday at the Warrior Invitational.

Stoughton hosts Fort Atkinson in a Badger South Conference dual meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

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Freshman Sofia Bormett won the 200yard freestyle (above) Tuesday in 2 minutes, 3.63 seconds. She was also part of wins on the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays as Stoughton tied Monona Grove 85-85.

Stoughton scored 379 points to finish third out of the eight teams competing.

Baraboo won the meet by more than 150 points — with a team score of 633. The hosts Warriors were second with 476.

“This was a fun meet for us. We put together some strong relays and took home a handful of medals in the relays and a couple individuals too,” Talmadge said.

Maddie Kooima posted a team-best, first-place finish in the 100 backstroke with a time of 1 minute, 01.9 seconds – the closest she’s been to her PR in the event all season. She also had a phenomenal 100 free anchor leg of the 400 relay where she and her sister Abbie were joined by Bormett and Schlicht to finish third in 3:53.29.

Maddie’s 54.03 on that relay is the fastest 100 time in school history.

Maddie Kooima, Sophia Thompson, Schlicht and Bormett touched the wall third in the 200 medley relay, opening

the meet with a time of 2:02.26. Maddie was back at it in the 200 free relay where the team of sister Abbie Kooima, Ava Schigur and Bormett finished third in 1:48.46.

Bormett finished .33 behind Waunakee’s Megan Pierce for second place in the 500 free with a 5:29.63. The finish was good enough for second place.

Schlicht earned an individual medal in the 100 butterfly, taking third place in 1:04.41.

Senior captain Aubrey Schleppenbach led the way toward the team’s sportsmanship goals.

Stoughton was chosen by the other coaches for the sportsmanship trophy for the third year in a row, and the Vikings also took home the spirit award for the best dressed team in neon colors.

“Are we a fast team that has great sportsmanship or a team with high sportsmanship standards that also swims fast?” Talmadge said. “It’s tough to tell the difference when we’re all just having so much fun.

“This team’s culture standards are the best in the area. Other schools love to swim against us because Stoughton swimmers embody what it is that we all set out to experience when we join a team: fun, fast swimming with great friends.”

Boys soccer

Stoughton falls by a goal to Watertown in rainy, windy match ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton boys soccer team battled wind and rain Tuesday and dropped a tough 2-1 decision to Watertown to 4-3 in the Badger South.

Senior Quinlan Link scored the lone Stoughton goal, and senior Jake Deutsch had the assist. Senior goalie Matt Read had five saves.

The seeding meeting is Saturday, and coach Dave Wermuth said the loss to Watertown hurt.

“I am hoping we will be in the center of the pack somewhere,” Wermuth said. “ You have to get through all of the teams anyway, so we will be ready to go next Thursday.”

What’s next Stoughton travels to McFarland for a Badger crossover at 6:45 p.m.

Friday to conclude the regular season. Regionals begin on Oct. 19.

Madison East 8, Stoughton 0

Saturday to Madison East at Breese The Vikings were shut out 8-0 Stevens Field.

Football: Regular season ends Friday, seeds released Sat. Continued from page 9 his prep career. Schipper ripped off 364 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown run in the first.

When the rainstorm finally lifted, Schipper had accounted for all five Viking touchdowns on 34 carries.

“We’ve got some big guys up front, and they were definitely moving the line of scrimmage,” Prahl said. “Schipper has the speed and vision. One cut and he’s gone.”

Monona Grove proved to be the slightly more balanced team, as senior quarterback Alec Ogden lit up the Vikings’ secondary for 197 yards and five t o u c h d ow n s , i n c l u d i n g four in the first half. Ogden also ran for 85 yards and a touchdown.

The Silver Eagles (8-0 overall, 6-0 Badger South) scored 20 unanswered points over the final quarter-and-a-half before halftime to break a 14-14 deadlock. Ogden found senior Colton Moran twice and senior tight end Lucas Gerlach once before halftime

Photo by Joe Koshollek

Stoughton’s Brady Schipper ran for 364 yards and five touchdowns against Monona Grove on Friday. to push MG ahead 41-20.

Gerlach had touchdown catches of 23 and 10 yards f o r t h e S i l ve r E a g l e s .

Moran led all MG wide receivers with 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns catches, though, including a 28-yard strike before halftime.

Monona Grove senior Jackson Thomsen ran for 195 yards and a pair of touchdowns to go along with his 92-yard kickoff return.

“We’ve got to do a better job tackling. We had

a lot of missed tackles,” Prahl said. “We also had some big plays, including a touchdown called back.

And we need to play better on special teams.”

It was the 400th win in program history for the Silver Eagles.

“We expected it to be a battle,” Monona Grove coach Brandon Beckwith said of the three-hour game. “What a great time to win a share of the Badger South title and our 400th game. I’m so proud to be part of the history

and tradition that has come before me. Hats off to all of the coaches and players who have come before me.”

Jonathan Malueg attempted 20 passes, completing nine for 157 yards and no touchdowns for Stoughton.

The Vikings (7-1, 5-1) h ave n ’t wo n a c o n f e rence title in football since 1975. Stoughton could still share the title with MG if Watertown beats the Silver Eagles next week.

“It sucks knowing we were so close,” Schipper said. “Losing to MG is going to fuel us in our last game and into the playoffs.”

Monona Grove, which is ranked fifth in Division 2 in the WisSports.net coaches poll, and Stoughton, which is seventh, could see each other down the road again in the playoffs.

Stoughton has one final battle Friday evening at Fort Atkinson. The Blackh aw k s h ave b e e n a b l e to move the ball against teams, averaging 26.6 per game. But the Fort Atkinson defense has struggled, giving up 34.3 points.

defend conference title JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

The Stoughton girls cross country team only sent a handful of varsity runners to Saturday’s Baertschi Invitational in Albany, opting instead to rest many of the girls until next week’s Badger South Conference meet.

“With conference and sectionals the next two weeks and the ultimate goal of team state I felt the girls needed a rest before these important meets,” coach Susan Zaemisch said.

Sophomores Ashlyn Sarbacker and Micah Zaemisch and senior Gabrielle Skerplan were the only Vikings to compete in the varsity race.

What’s next Stoughton heads east to Watertown High School at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday for the Badger South Conference meet.

The Vikings are the defending champions.

Sarbacker finished 92nd in 25:02 and Zaemisch placed 105th in 25:40. Skerplan was 109th in 25:46.

The Vikings’ JV team took fourth place with a team score of 116.

Monona Grove placed all of its top five runners in the first 15 runners to help the Silver Eagles win with a 47.

Boys cross country

Wicks leads Stoughton at Albany JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

Alexander Wicks cracked the top 10th to lead the Stoughton boys cross country team for the first time this season Saturday at the Baertschi Invitational.

The freshman covered the 5K course in a team-best 18 minutes, 17 seconds.

The Vikings finished four points out of the top three with a team score of 142.

Monona Grove won the meet behind the 1-2-3 finish of Reed Anderson, James Giftos and Charlie Ellenbecker. The Silver Eagles placed all five varsity scorers in the top 15 for a team score of 27. Platteville (98) was second and Mount Horeb (138) rounded out the top three schools.

“I thought the boys ran well at Albany. It is a team-favorite course,” coach Pat Schneider said. “Times were very slow for everyone due to the extremely muddy and hilly conditions. It was a true cross country experience.”

Junior Parker Flint, who has been battling an ankle injury for most of the season, returned to earn a top 30-finish as the team’s second runner, covering the Baertschi Farm course in

What’s next Stoughton heads to Watertown High School for the Badger South Conference meet at 10:10 a.m. Saturday.

28th place with a time of 18:52. Senior Ian Bormett crossed the finish line just behind Flint in 29th place.

Bormett had a time of 18:53.

Junior Garrett Herbst was the team’s fourth runner, finishing 37th place in 19:05.

Senior Emmett Post was the final varsity scorer in 42nd place. Post had a time of 19:14.

The Vikings finished third in the JV race with 99 team points, thanks in part to Hunter Zaemisch’s fifthplace finish. Zaemisch and Carson Fleres each placed in the top 10 in the JV race.

Stoughton travels to Watertown for the Badger South Conference meet on Saturday.

“I think we should be pretty healthy by conference,” Schneider said. “Several boys have a shot at making the all-conference team (by placing in the top 16) and we are looking to peak at the right time.”

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Carol Y. Thompson

Carol Thompson

Carol Y. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully from a short illness on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg.

She was born in Mankato, Minnesota on July 15, 1928, the daughter of Christian and Dorothy (Patton) Arnold.

Carol worked at Stoughton schools and Sundby Pharmacy before retiring in 1988 to take care of her grandchildren. For the past

Richard D. Klade Richard D. Klade, age 82, passed away at his home on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

He was born on Aug. 12, 1935, the son of Aletta and Theodore Klade. Richard grew up in Madison where he attended Emerson Elementary School and then later attended Madison East High School.

As a young man, Richard had many loves in his life; among them were cars, motorcycles, roller skating, horses, trains and woodworking.

At the age of 17, Richard decided to join the U.S. Air Force. This took him to Germany where he served as a “log roller”. He used to love driving around Germany in his car he called, “The Wonder Car”. This is also where he met his first wife, Ilse.

They married in 1953, and had their first child, Ingrid in 1954. In 1956, Richard and Ilse moved back to the U.S., to Wisconsin and Kim was born. Two years later, in 1958, their son, Rick Jr. was born. Richard and Ilse ended up divorcing and going their separate ways.

In 1966, Richard and Bev met through their mutual love of horses. They married and moved to Kentucky where Dick began building horse barns. They worked together on horse farms and soon after their first daughter, Brenda was born in 1967. In 1968, they had their second daughter, Teri.

The family moved to Rhode Island and continued working on horse farms until eventually moving back to Madison in 1973.

Richard was an avid woodworker and decided to pursue his passion.

He attended MATC and received his degree in Wood Techniques. This gave him the tools he needed to start a woodworking business.

Dick and Bev decided to buy a hundred year old home in Stoughton that turned out to be just what they wanted, a fixer-upper with lots of

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28 years, Carol enjoyed being involved in her grandchildren’s activities. Most recently, she welcomed the arrival of her favorite “Little Dude” Teddy. Carol was an excellent seamstress, played cards, and did beautiful needlework until her eyesight failed her.

She was an avid Viking fan until Brett Favre joined the team, and then she changed her loyalty to the Green and Gold. Carol also enjoyed a great Brewer season.

Carol is survived by her children, Nancy (Tom) Brown, Debra (Lawerence Riff) Thompson, Trudi (Brennan) Johnson; three grandchildren, Alison (Derek) Sklenar, Timothy Johnson, Sydney Johnson; one great-grandson, Theodore Arnold Sklenar; a brother, John “Jack” Arnold; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and

brother, Kenneth Arnold.

Mom’s wishes were for no formal service to be held. A private family interment of her urn will be held at Lutheran South Cemetery. Please join the family in celebrating Carol’s life at Banushis Bar & Grill, Lower Level, 800 Nygaard Street, Stoughton, from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2017.

The family would like to thank all of the caring doctors and staff at Stoughton Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital, Skaalen Rehab, and Agrace HospiceCare for all of their compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711.

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wood to replace. He loved restoring that house, and the carriage house was the perfect shop for tools and wood! Dick was in his glory when he was working in that wood shop. He loved building cabinets and other wood products for friends and family.

Dick started working for Famous Fixtures which took him all over the U.S. His favorite job was when he was sent to Hawaii; this was a truly enjoyable working/vacation for both he and Bev. When he retired from Famous Fixtures, it allowed him the free time for working in his own wood shop again, and using his magic hands to create his masterpieces. Being retired also gave him the time to get ready for the Holidays, his home was always decorated like a toy store at Halloween and Christmas, his two favorite holidays. Dick and Bev’s home was always filled with love, warmth, good food and laughter, especially when the family would get together. He loved his family so much.

All of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so fond and loved their “Grandpa Dick”. The child in him was always present, especially when they were around! He loved to share his love of trains and race cars with all of them. His love of Lionel Trains turned his attic into a wonderland of trains. Each corner of the attic was set up for a different season. Richard and the grandchildren would spend endless hours playing in the wonderland. Collin and Martel loved to prank their grandpa when he’d go downstairs by moving around the displays and would giggle and act like nothing happened when grandpa would return, “Grandpa must be so confused!”

Grandpa Dick also helped his two grandchildren, Lily and Kris get over their fear of cats. Although he loved all animals, “Bob Klade” was his favorite cat. When Lily and Chris were visiting,

grandpa would help them pet Bob Klade and teach them how to get Bob to play with them.

Richard was so gifted with his hands. He could touch any piece of material and turn it into something beautiful. Even with stone, which he turned into a three tier Koi pond. Bev and Dick enjoyed many evenings in their backyard enjoying his handiwork. He also enjoyed gardening, both vegetables and flowers. This year his favorite flowers where his Dahlia’s.

Two years ago Dick discovered the Harry Potter festivals. Bingo! A whole new avenue for the kid in him to come out. He watched all of the Harry Potter movies so he could craft the magic wands. Ahhh! A new wooden wonder to produce, thus starting a whole new chapter in his life of woodworking.

Unfortunately, at the age of 82 years young, Richard left us unexpectedly, and way too soon. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. We love you Kaddy Wumpus, the nickel chewer. You will be missed tremendously and will always be with us in our hearts and memories.

Richard is survived by his wife of 51 loving years, Beverly; children, Ingrid Klade, Kim (Don) Holman, Rick (Wendy) Klade Jr.; Brenda Klade and Teri Klade; brothers, Theodore and David (Karen); sisters, Kathryn Hustad, Delores Lavin and Ann Brewer; his grandchildren, Justin, Jason, Sara and Lauren; great-grandchildren, Collin, Martell, Lily and Kris; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lorean Ethun and Gerry Klade; sisters, Alice Askey and Pam Stender; sister-in-law, Lois Klade; and nephew, David Charles Klade Jr. Graveside services with military honors was held at Roselawn Memorial Park, 401 Femrite Dr., Monona, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, with a luncheon to follow at the Stoughton Veterans of Foreign Wars. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

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Lois Fosdal

Lois (Benson) Fosdal, age 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017, following a long illness.

She was born in Stoughton on April 2, 1956, the daughter of Trygve and Lila (Lathrop) Benson. Lois graduated from Stoughton High School in 1974 and from Madison Technical College in 1975 as a Medical Stenographer.

Lois worked for Eagle Supermarket and other bu s i n e s s e s i n S t o u g h ton and Madison before accepting a position as Secretary, Deputy City

Carol E. Everson

Carol Everson

Carol Ellen Everson was born Nov. 13, 1929, to John and Esther (Mau) Osmond in Janesville. She spent her childhood in Janesville and graduated in 1947 from Janesville High School. Carol was married to Arthur Everson of Milton Junction on April 30, 1949.

Most of her married life was spent on a farm in the Evansville area. She worked at Highway Trailer, Rock County Bank and Lion’s Oil while raising her four children.

She was an active member of Fulton Church, w h e r e s h e h e l d m a ny positions. She was also a member of The Badger Chord Hawks Chorus Back-Up Chords (women’s auxiliary), the 5-H Club, and served as a 4-H

ConnectStoughton.com Clerk and Clerk of Courts in Stoughton, where she worked for 27 years until her retirement in 2013.

Lois married Tom Fosdal on August 2, 2003, and moved to Tom’s family farm, where she and Tom lived for 14 years. Lois was a camp counselor at Timer-Lee Christian Center, taught Sunday School, and was an Awana leader at church. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and always made everyone feel loved and welcomed. Lois always looked for ways to bless others and had a servant heart. She loved flower gardening, spending time with family and friends, finding treasures at flea markets, and shopping at garage sales. Lois and Tom enjoyed traveling to Norway to visit cousins and spend time in Door County with family.

Lois’ love language was giving gifts and she frequently sent cards. She is survived by her husband, Tom Fosdal of Stoughton; siblings, Barb (Phil) Peterson of St. Paul, MN,

Steve (Lori) Benson of Colorado Springs, CO, and Nancy (Jim) Loehr of Oregon; children, Tanya Fosdal and Frank (Jenny) Fosdal; grandchildren, Savannah and Seth Fosdal; and many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Lois was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Fulton Church, 9209 N. Fulton Street, Fulton, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of services at church on Thursday.

Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to a luncheon reception at the Stoughton Conservation Club following the burial. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Fulton Church or Agrace HospiceCare Inc. The family wishes to thank the staff of Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care. Please share your memories of Lois at cressfuneralservice.com.

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Carol enjoyed and was skilled in handcrafts: sewing, knitting, embroidery, baking, cake decorating and ceramics. She volunteered once a week for over 25 years in the craft room at Evansville Manor nursing home.

Carol is survived by daughters Janice (James) Doyle of Cross Plains, Wi s . , a n d J a n e ( Pa u l ) Larson of Newark, Del., and son Charles (Debra) of Evansville, Wis.; t w e l ve g r a n d c h i l d r e n , Kelli (Randy) Ballwahn of Madison, Karen (Andrew) Kaus of Plymouth, Min., Kristin (Jay) Parker of Cross Plains, Wis., Kathleen (James) Krot of Cross Plains, Wis., Claire (Mark) Slavovsky of Chattanooga, Tenn., Carolyn (Daniel) Vanden Berge of Cooketown, Tenn., Faith (John Mark) Chesney of Knoxville, Tenn, Stephen Larson of Newark, Del, Benjamin Larson of Newark, Del., Keith Everson of Madison, Kevin (Laura) Everson of Stoughton and Amanda (Brian) Casper of Marshall, Wis. She was also proud of her great grandchildren, Isaac Ballwahn, Cole Ferguson, Sam Vanden Berge, I s a b e l l a Pa r ke r, A m e lia Parker, Janna Vanden

Berge, Owen Kaus, Peter S l a v o v s k y, M c K i n l e y Kaus, Laurel Slavovsky, Emma Everson, Evan geline Chesney, Charl i e C a s p e r, S h e p h e r d Chesney, Tate Everson, Carolina Chesney, Ezra Vanden Berge, and Everett Everson.

Carol was predeceased by her husband, her parents, her daughter, Marilyn Everson, her infant son, Paul Arthur Everson, and brother, J. Kenneth Osmond.

C a r o l ’s f u n e r a l w i l l be held 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Fulton C h u r c h , 9 2 0 9 N . F u lton Street, Edgerton, WI. There will be visitation at the Church on Sunday from 12 p.m. until the start of the services.

Burial will be at Milton Lawns in Janesville 9 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2017.

Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Edgerton, is serving the family. The family suggests that memorials be made to Fulton Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Albrecht Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Edgerton 1004 S. Main St. 608-884-6010 albrechtfuneralhomes. com

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Legals NOTICE OF DUNKIRK DAM LAKE DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2017, 6:30 PM. DUNKIRK DAM TOWN HALL 645 COUNTY N, STOUGHTON, WI Meeting Agenda: - Presentation of the Proposed 2018 DDLD Budget - Update on mowing and weed spraying responsibilities - Consideration of DDLD land donation - High water and dam management follow-up - Election of new member to the DDLD Board of Commissioners - Additional agenda item requests may be emailed to: http://www.dunkirkdam.com/contact-us.html Published: October 5 and 12, 2017 WNAXLP ***

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARLYN H. CHRISTIANSON Case No. 17PR646 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.

2. The decedent, with date of birth April 2, 1924 and date of death August 12, 2017, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1022 Ash Lane, Stoughton, WI 53589.

3. All interested persons waived notice.

4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 5, 2018.

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

Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar September 25, 2017 Jonathan M. Hajny 221 Kings Lynn Road, Suite D Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 877-4081 Bar Number: 1014429 Published: October 5, 12 and 19, 2017 WNAXLP ***

BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, September 18 , 2017, 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, Scott Dirks, Tim Bubon, Steve Jackson, Yolibeth FitzGibbon.

Absent: Jon Coughlin & Donna Tarpinian SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING: Lunches for Vikings – Ann Marie Oakland, Lunches for Vikings Coordinator, gave a report on the successful 2017 Lunches for Vikings - Summer lunch program. This program provided free, nutritious lunches for students in the Stoughton Area School District during summer vacation five days a week for children in need this summer. The program is a collaborative effort of the whole community, with the school district, city and youth center, faith communities and area businesses working together. Meals were served from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Monday through Friday, at the following sites: Fox Prairie Elementary School, Kegonsa Elementary School, and at the Stoughton High School by the baseball diamond on Jackson Street. Volunteers made sandwiches and assembled meals, took the lunches to the schools and served them to the students. Present Scott Dirks announced that the district will donate $1,000 toward the program for the 2018 summer and thanked Ann Marie for her work.

PUBLIC COMMENT: None.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: A file with legislative information for review was provided by Tarpinian who was not able to attend the meeting.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR REPORT: Dr. Onsager’s report addressed the start of school: He has visited all buildings since the start of school and worked with students at many grade

levels. We are off to a good start! This week is Homecoming week at the High School with activities all week. Everyone is invited to the homecoming parade at 4 pm at the High School and a community tailgate immediately after the parade. The nomination period is open until Friday, October 6, 2017 for the annual Kohl Teacher Fellowship program which recognizes Wisconsin Educators.

Nominations for the Fellowship will only be accepted using the online nomination form found at the Teacher Fellowship Program - Herb Kohl Educational Foundation website. Dr. Onsager informed the board that he has disabled his Twitter account for 30 days due to a security issue. Two Stoughton High School students have been named as semi-finalists for the 2018 National Merit Scholarship program, part of 16,000 seniors making the list from across the country - Isabelle Genter and Gabrielle Skerpan.

CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Freye, and carried unanimously to approve the September 5, 2017 Regular Meeting minutes; approve the September 2 - October 3, 2017 check register and September 13, 2017 Pcard transaction report as presented; “ We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District: $20,000 from Rumpf Law Office/Beattie Scholarship for scholarships; $15,000 from Rumpf Law Office/Martha Flugum Scholarship for scholarships; $8,000 from Rumpf Law Office/Harold Slettum Scholarship for scholarships; $1,000 from Deanne Eccles-Rotar for Scholar Athletes T-Shirts; $1,000 from Dan Prahl for Hudl Software; $800 from Stoughton Dance Boosters for Pom Choreography; $500 from Renee Jacobson for Equipment/Supplies to support boys soccer team; $500 from Nicholas Koshollek for sheet music; $180 from Chris Weitzel to purchase books for Sandhill Library/Tanna Palmer Book Club; Tree stools for outdoor classroom use at Fox Prairie from Jim Alme Landscaping Company; School supplies for students from Angela Hager valued at approximately $50; School supplies for students from Tiffany Helley valued at approximately $145; School supplies and clothing for students in need from Kicks Unlimited valued at approximately $150; Sandbox & sand toys for outdoor classroom use at Fox Prairie from Todd & Teri Skavlen; and related cash donation budget adjustments for $46,980; approve permanent professional contract for Hillary Cheever, Macey Fleming, and Gloria Hacker for the 2017-2018 school year and approve the 2017-2018 “School to Career” Program (A School to Work & Youth Apprenticeship Program) Intergovernmental Agreement with the school districts of: Belleville, Deerfield, DeForest, Marshall, McFarland, Middleton-Cross Plains, Monona Grove, Mt. Horeb, New Glarus, Oregon, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee and Wisconsin Heights.

DISCUSSION: A. Studer Group Update/Presentation - Dr. Robin Largue & Dr. Joann Sternke, Studer Education, presentation was named “Continuous Improvement: What does that look like?”. The presentation explained Studer Education, their Foundational Beliefs: Student Nine Principals, and Survey Purpose. The district works with Studer to administer surveys and set district goals.

B. Compensation Plan -Discussion was held about the current career ladder framework plan and what compensation system we should operate under if a new framework is developed and approved.

President Dirks stated that the topic will brought forth again at either the October 2 or October 16, 2017 board meeting for potential action.

C. Board Vacancy - The board is scheduled to interview candidates for the board vacancy (created by the resignation of Sara Rabe) on October 2, 2017 and President Dirks informed board members that Policy 111 Vacancies and Resignations provides the process for filling the current board vacancy.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Special Meeting - Board Vacancy: October 2; Regular Board Meeting: October 2 & 16; Finance Committee Meeting: September 18 & October 16; Facilities Committee Meeting: September 19; Policy Committee Meeting: October 2 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Joe Freye, seconded by Allison Sorg, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. __________________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: October 12, 2017 WNAXLP ***

NOTICE The City of Stoughton is requesting qualified contractors to provide SharedRide Taxi Service to the community beginning January 1, 2018. The City of

DUNKIRK DAM LAKE DISTRICT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR YEAR ENDING: 9-30-18 (FISCAL YEAR 10-1-17 TO 9-30-18)

Expenditures: Admin./Office Dam Maint./Spraying Insurance Loan Payment Totals: General Funds Checking Savings Membership Fee Totals:

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, ORDER SETTING TIME TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (FORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MYRTLE JORDAN Case No. 17PR602 A petition for Formal Administration was filed.

The Court Finds: The decedent, with date of birth February 5, 1925 and date of death March 12, 2016, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 718 Sky Tree Court, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, 32168.

The Court Orders: 1. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005, before Circuit Court/Circuit Court Commissioner Deputy Probate Registrar, on November 4, 2017 at 8:45am.

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

2. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is January 12, 2018.

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

4. Heirship will be determined at the hearing on petition for final judgement.

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

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608266-4311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation.

Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar September 29, 2017 Michael D. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 423-3254 Bar Number: 1015663 Published: October 12, 19 and 26, 2017 WNAXLP ***

NOTICE KEGONSA SANITARY DISTRICT PUBLIC HEARING The Commission of the Kegonsa Sanitary District, Town of Dunn, Dane County, WI will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2018 Annual Budget beginning at 7:00 p.m., November 1, 2017, at the Kegonsa Sanitary District's Administration Building, 2240 US Highway 51, Stoughton, WI 53589

Revenues Interest Income PSSD On-Call Income Penalty Interest Revenue-Residential Customer Revenue-Commercial Customer Revenue - PSSD CAC Income Other Operating Income

5,832.00 3,650.00 652.00 198,640.00 62,460.00 20,863.00 0.00 3,320.00

$

11,000.00 5,100.00 800.00 264,800.00 83,280.00 25,782.00 11,500.00 3,500.00

$

14,325.00 5,100.00 750.00 265,440.00 86,640.00 20,000.00 0.00 500.00

295,417.00

405,762.00

392,755.00

Expenses Supervision and Labor Expense PSSD Labor PSSD On Call Main-Power/Fuel For Pumping A-Power/Fuel for Pumping B-Power/Fuel for Pumping C-Power/Fuel for Pumping D-Power/Fuel for Puming Sunnyside User Charge Other Operating Supplies MMSD Charges Diggers Hotline Transportation Expenses Collection - Force Main Repair Conveyance - Force Main Repair Main Pumping Station Repair Station A Repair Station B Repair Station C Repair Station D Repair Grinder Pump Maintenance Admin Bldg Maintenance Clerk Labor Commissioner Salaries Offfice Supplies Publication Fees Accountant Fees Engineering Fees Legal Fees Insurance Expense Taxes-Payroll Pension Expense Employer Life Insurance Remit Health Insurance Expense Depreciation/Emergency/Reserve

57,702.00 23,644.00 10,266.00 9,812.00 748.00 1,931.00 2,196.00 798.00 1,502.00 5,111.00 124,869.00 344.00 1,221.00 18,808.00 348.00 3,006.00 578.00 2,340.00 578.00 2,372.00 12,281.00 1,245.00 22,497.00 9,000.00 5,382.00 438.00 3,100.00 1,283.00 1,855.00 9,985.00 6,194.00 5,348.00 76.00 5,591.00 26,104.00

44,918.00 15,852.00 6,556.00 7,301.00 665.00 1,664.00 1,810.00 685.00 0.00 1,514.00 95,520.00 342.00 1,100.00 5,980.00 250.00 7,229.00 526.00 661.00 526.00 1,026.00 4,480.00 2,608.00 18,012.00 6,750.00 4,116.00 0.00 3,200.00 0.00 1,844.00 10,403.00 4,836.00 4,241.00 60.00 4,500.00 36,242.00

59,360.00 20,054.00 8,784.00 9,877.00 877.00 2,200.00 2,388.00 896.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 127,365.00 350.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 7,229.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 12,000.00 3,000.00 23,100.00 9,000.00 5,853.00 500.00 3,200.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 10,403.00 6,308.00 5,607.00 80.00 6,000.00 47,331.00

60,436.00 27,456.00 10,500.00 10,250.00 1,000.00 2,750.00 2,750.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 138,475.00 500.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 7,500.00 1,500.00 23,731.00 9,000.00 6,250.00 500.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 11,000.00 6,439.00 5,639.00 84.00 6,000.00 20,495.00

Total Expenses

378,553.00

295,417.00

405,762.00

392,755.00

The District has no existing indebtedness.

Published: October 12, 2017 WNAXLP

STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 2017-18 Budget Summary by Fund Notice is hereby given to qualified electors of the Stoughton Area School District that the Annual Meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Administration and Educational Services Center at 320 North Street, Stoughton, on the 23rd day of October, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

The budget summary printed below reflects the information available on October 4, 2017.

Supporting budget documentation is available for inspection in the District's Business Services Office at 320 North Street.

Audited 2015-16 General Fund (10) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Transfers-In (Source 100) Local Sources (Source 200) Inter-district Payments (Source 300 + 400) Intermediate Sources (Source 500) State Sources (Source 600) Federal Sources (Source 700) All Other Sources (800 + 900) Total Revenue & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Instruction (Function 100 000) Support Services (Function 200 000) Non-Program Transactions (Function 400 000) Total Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Special Revenue Trust Fund (21) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

Unaudited 2016-17

Budget 2017-18

9,933,894 10,339,875

10,339,875 10,790,112

10,790,112 10,790,112

0 20,129,126 424,697 0 15,651,693 601,957 321,445 37,128,918

52,362 21,272,192 493,434 0 15,717,624 535,763 624,068 38,695,443

0 22,687,468 612,830 0 15,812,050 609,650 294,955 40,016,953

17,103,680 14,217,359 5,401,898 36,722,937

17,086,364 15,107,007 6,051,835 38,245,206

17,117,327 16,294,187 6,605,439 40,016,953

303,683 311,531 622,682 614,834

311,531 329,186 489,900 472,245

329,186 125,568 750 204,368

0 0 6,447,502 6,447,502

34,160.00 25.00 4,500.00 38,685.00

Non-Referendum Debt (38) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

125,740 129,178 78,811 75,373

129,178 0 21 129,199

0 0 0 0

500.00 126.00 300.00 500.00 512.00 2,000.00 1,900.00 1,770.00 1,900.00 35,000.00 34,485.00 34,485.00 37,900.00 36,893.00 38,685.00

Debt Service Fund (39) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

647,738 622,996 2,379,059 2,403,801

622,996 607,206 1,513,723 1,529,513

607,206 588,954 1,510,036 1,528,288

Capital Expansion Fund (41) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

778,975 692,189 511,042 597,828

692,189 1,055,892 521,817 158,114

1,055,892 538,193 532,604 1,050,303

Sept 30th,2016 Sept. 30th, 2016 4,184.15 4,114.44 15,595.77 20,067.27 5.00 5.00 19,784.92 24,186.71

$

PROPOSED 2018 BUDGET

378,553.00

0 0 5,816,742 5,816,742

34,875.00 34,556.00 25.00 23.00 3,000.00 6,974.00 37,900.00 41,553.00

14,462.00 5,278.00 810.00 251,180.00 79,686.00 9,078.00 11,250.00 6,809.00

PROJECTED TOTALS 2017

Total Revenues

0 0 5,784,562 5,784,562

*

Audited 2015-16

Unaudited 2016-17

Budget 2017-18

Long Term Capital Improvement Trust Fund (46) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

305,000 605,085 300,085 0

605,085 1,305,925 700,840 0

1,305,925 1,656,925 351,000 0

CapitalProjects Funds (49) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

261,489 253,993 439 7,935

253,993 254,384 391 0

254,384 254,784 400 0

Food Service Fund (50) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

273,111 248,994 935,723 959,840

248,994 235,458 969,242 982,778

235,458 207,379 977,099 1,005,178

Community Service Fund (80) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

467,657 359,775 79,791 187,673

359,775 251,490 137,838 246,123

251,490 93,939 131,575 289,126

Package and Cooperative Program Fund (90) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

0 0 41,703 41,703

0 0 39,767 39,767

0 0 6,475 6,475

19,596,345 2,241,699 78,675 510,000 0 1,146 22,427,865

20,755,389 1,376,167 0 520,200 50,000 449 22,702,205

22,339,168 1,372,018 0 530,604 50,000 0 24,291,790

1.22%

7.00%

2,012,119,994 0.0112827 -2.07%

2,116,923,380 0.0114750 1.70%

Tax Levy by Fund General (10) Debt Service (39) Non-referendum Debt (38) Capital Expansion (41) Community Service (80) Prior Year Chargeback Total School Levy % Increase - Total Levy from Prior Year Equalized Property Value Mill Rate Mill Rate Increase (Decrease)

1,946,745,591 0.0115207

*Includes a $4,212,028 transfer from Fund 10 to Fund 27

Published: October 12 and 19, 2017 WNAXLP

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Special Education Fund (27) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance Revenues & Other Financing Sources Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

2016-2017 2016-2017 2017-2018 Budgeted Actual Proposed Budget

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Stoughton Shared-Ride Taxi program is a door-to-door demand responsive, shared-ride taxi service available to the general public throughout the City. Proposal forms are available free of charge from the City Finance Director’s office, 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, (608) 873-6677. All required forms must be completed and returned to the above address on or before 4:00 P.M., November 8, 2017. The City of Stoughton reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received and to waive any formalities and technicalities. See the City’s website for more information. www.ci.stoughton.wi.us.

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150 Places To Go HERMANSON PUMPKIN-PATCH, LLC. FREE ADMISSION. Pumpkins, squash, gourds, strawmaze, wagonride, small animals to view.

Opening 9/23-Halloween. Closed Wednesdays. Open daily 9am-5pm, weekends 9am-6pm. 127 County Road N, Edgerton. 608-751-9334.

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402 Help Wanted, General FAIRWAY AUTO AUCTION hiring parttime Drivers. Apply in person: 999 Highway A, across from Coachmans.

444 Construction, Trades & Automotive POOL CONSTRUCTION, DECK FRAMER & POOL & SPA TECHNICIAN. Recreational Concepts is hiring experienced individuals that are looking to grow into leadership positions. Starting hourly wage $20.00 with room to negotiate for the right candidates. Call 608-835-2780 or email recconinc@ymail.com

446 Agriculture, Landscaping & Lawn Care

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HIRING FOR Landscape Crewmembers & Crewleaders- COMPETITIVE WAGES. Full-time, seasonal positions available to join our growing team. Reliable, motivated people needed to install plants, landscape features, & stonework. Experience in the landscape field a plus. For an application call 608-882-6656 email: info@formecology.com or visit: http:// formecology.com/contact-us/career/

WANTED MORNING stable help. Capable of heavy lifting. Contact Lori at 608347-1557

449 Driver, Shipping & Warehousing

434 Health Care, Human Services & Child Care

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516 Cleaning Services CHERYL'S HOUSEKEEPING Stoughton, Oregon 608-322-9554

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SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver.

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606 Articles For Sale

554 Landscaping, Lawn, Tree & Garden Work

652 Garage Sales

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ARIENS SNOWBLOWER Deluxe 28 inch Briggs and Straton 250cc. Used very little. 608-873-5216 OREGON- 291 Orchard Dr 10/12-14 9am-4pm. Multi-family, household items, small kitchen appliances, sheets, blankets, men/women's clothes, holiday(s) decor, many misc,items

SNOW PLOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured.

608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025

646 Fireplaces, Furnaces/Wood, Fuel 5 STANDING Oak trees. have been dead for years. Give away for firewood. Call 608-214-4078 DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale.

Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223

Increase Your sales opportunities…reach over 1.2 million households!

Advertise in our Wisconsin Advertising Network System.

For information call 835-6677.

HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER OTR FLATBED Drivers- Run the Midwest Region – We pay up to .49 cents a mile – Yearly increase - Paid Vacation/ Holidays, Health/Dental Insurance, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance.

Also - $1000.00 sign on bonus. Call (608)-873-2922 curt@ stoughton-trucking.com (CNOW)

COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM "Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall"!

Customer Appreciation Week 20% DISCOUNT Nov 6-12 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 Road Reconstruction Hwy 60 & 16 in City www.columbusantiquemall.com

A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation’s largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. CALL 1-855-385-8739 (CNOW) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. CALL 1-855-711-0379 (CNOW) All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-855-781-4387 (CNOW) Win $4,000 in cash and prizes! Enter to win. Take our survey at www.pulsepoll.com and tell us about your household shopping plans and media usage. Your input will help us improve the paper and get the advertising specials you want. Thank you!

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OPEN HOUSE INTERVIEW DAY

STOUGHTON- 275 Taylor Lane. "IT'S ALL ABOUT HALLOWEEN" SALE Oct 13th 9am-5pm, Oct 14th 10am-5pm.

696 Wanted To Buy

705 Rentals BROOKLYN- 104 Hotel St. Beautiful huge 3BR Duplex, 2200 sq ft. Finished lower level with bar. All appliances, laundry, organized closets,natural wood decor. Off street parking, 2 decks, new flooring, fresh paint. No smoking, no pets. $995 plus utilities. Call Connie 608-271-0101 GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer.

608-835-6717 Located at: 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM Lower.

Bright, sunny, large yard, garage. No Pets. 908 Clay St. $685+ utilities. 608873-7123.

TIRED OF THE FARM CHORES OR THE SNOW SHOVELING? Consider this no-maintenance 2-bedroom/2-bath condo in a security-protected building w/ underground parking and all appliances. $950. 608-695-2565.

ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-9388

Wed., October 18 10 am-2 pm

3 BEDROOM home for rent Stoughton.. 2/1/2 bath In country 1/2 acre.

Appliances w/d hookup A/C Completely remodeled 2+ car garage. Part of yard fenced in. $1450 +security. Available Nov 1. 608-770-0999

We offer competitive wages and compensation packages.

If you are unable to attend the Open House, please apply directly at http://OregonManor.biz or contact Colleen, Business Office Manager or Beth Adon, RN at 608-835-3535, colleen@oregonmanor.biz, beth@oregonmanor.biz

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* Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.’s) for Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem AM/PM shifts. * Full-time Social Worker * Full-time Housekeeper (Day shift)

750 Storage Spaces For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON Monday FOR THE Stoughton Courier Hub

793 Wanted To Rent LOOKING FOR A Room to rent 608520-2329

801 Office Space For Rent OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golfcourse Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628 CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

Join the leading team in residential, commercial and municipal drain cleaning with more than 68 years of Quality Service!

Family owned since 1948.

OFFICE HELP - ENTRY LEVEL Duties include answering phones, data entry, invoicing and general office duties.

SERVICE TECHNICIAN WANTED • Will train the right person • Must be able to pass a physical and drug test • Excellent benefits and competitive pay • CDL a plus - must have a good driving record

Please call or apply in person at: Roto Rooter 4808 Ivywood Trail, McFarland, WI 608-256-5189

General Cleaners

Various wages, starting at $9.25-$12.00 depending on building.

In the following areas.

Downtown/East Washington Avenue West Side - Verona Road/Fish Hatchery Road Monday-Friday, shifts start after 5pm, working 15-25 (or more) hours a week.

Must be independent, reliable and detailed oriented.

Some accounts/buildings, on the bus line.

MUST pass criminal background check. Opportunity for growth.

Apply now in person at 2001 W. Broadway, Madison, WI 53713 Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm If you have questions please call 608-222-0217, or fill out an online application at: www.programmedcleaning.com

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Powers Auction Service: 608.439.5761 * Dan Powers: 608.214.1883 This is only a partial listing  list subject to change do to daily business.

10% Buyer’s Premium Online W/ $1,500 Cap - No Buyers Premium On-Site

IMMEDIATE FULL-TIME OPENINGS FOR:

• Construction Crew • Construction Estimator/Job Processor • Sawyer Saw Operator • Truss Builder • Payroll Assistant We offer competitive wages based on experience, opportunities for career growth, and a full benefit package.

TERMS: No On-Site Buyers Premium. All Items to be paid the day of sale by: Cash, Check, or Credit Cards w/4% Fee. All Items to be settled for day of sale. $25 Doc Fee on all Titles & Registrations. All items are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with no warranties or guarantees of any kind implied or expressed.

Please apply online at www.workforcleary.com

POWERS AUCTION SERVICE 2445 E State Highway 11 South Wayne, WI 53587

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Engineering Industries, Inc. 407 S. Nine Mound Rd., Verona, WI 53593 Making Plastic Parts Since 1963

Taking applications for:

Press Operators Hours: 5:45pm to 3:45am Four Day Work Week - (Monday - Thursday) Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits

Finishing and Assembly Operator

Cleary Building Corp. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a smoke-free/drug-free work place. Pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks are performed.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Hours: 7:50am to 5:50pm Four Day Work Week - (Monday - Thursday) Competitive Wages and Excellent Benefits

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LAWN & GARDEN: ‘15 JD X730 Mower, Hydro, 27 Hp, 62” Deck, 250 Hrs – 1 Owner. ‘14 Mahindra Max 22 Compact Tractor, 4x4, 3pt PTO, 60” Deck, 156 Hrs. JD X324 Mower, Hydro, AWS, 54” Deck, Power Flow Bagger. JD Z-95A Z-Turn Mower, 62” Deck, 32 Hp, 2000 Hrs. JD X720 Mower, Hydro, 62” Deck, 27 Hp, 500 Hrs. JD F620 Z-Turn Mower. Hydro, 48” Deck, 620 Hrs. Kubota GR2100 Mower, 4x4, Hydro, D, 50” Deck, 524 Hrs. Kubota Z-724 ZTurn Mower, Hydro, 23 Hp, 377 Hrs. Toro Grand Stand Mower, 23 Hp, 72” Deck.

Simplicity Conquest Mower, 500 Hrs. Simplicity Broad Mower, 700 Hrs. Simplicity Prestige Mower. Kubota 1816 Compact Tractor, 214 Hrs. JD X720, 62” Deck, 427 Hrs. JD F725 Front Mount Mower.

SKID STEERS: ‘07 JD 328D, C/A/H, 2-Spd, Quick Coupler. New Holland 185, O-Rops, D, Manual Coupler, 2-Spd, Aux Hyd. VEHICLES & MOTORCYCLES: ‘73 Corvette String Ray, T-Tops, 54K Miles – Clean. Harley Davidson FXSTC Motorcycle. ‘01 Honda Passport, V6 Auto, 98K Miles.

MISC: Predator 4000, 5000, 6000 Watt Generators. Upright 50 Gal Air Compressors.

Predator 2000 Watt Generators. New Mower & ATV Tires.

PROGRAMMED CLEANING, INC.

HAS SEVERAL OPENINGS FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE! Building Supervisors

Saturday, October 21, 2017 @ 9:00 AM 2445 E. Highway 11 – South Wayne, WI 53587

ONLINE BIDDING: WWW.PROXIBID.COM

INDOOR STORAGE available now. 608438-8975

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

Wages start at $13.00, MUST have Supervisory experience.

6TH ANNUAL MOTORSPORTS CONSIGNMENT AUCTION

PHOTOS & INFORMATION: WWW.POWERSAUCTION.COM

FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now.

10x10=$60/month 10x15=$70/month 10x20=$80/month 10x25=$90/month 12x30=$115/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244

RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240

740 Houses For Rent

Seeking:

ATV’s: ‘15 Polaris ETX, 4x4, Only 3 Miles – Like New. ‘17 Can-Am DS90. ‘14 Can-Am DS450 MX. ‘12 Polaris Outlaw 90. ‘03 Yamaha Kodiak 400, 4x4. ‘04 Polaris Scrambler 500 4x4. Polaris Sportsman 500.

‘01 Polaris Sportsman 500, 4x4. ‘95 Yamaha Kodiak 400, 4x4.

UTV’s: ‘17 Polaris Ranger 900 XP EFI, 4x4, Only 2 Miles – Like New. ‘15 Polaris Ranger 570 EFI, 4x4, P/S, Only 150 Miles – Like New. ‘12 JD XUV 550 Crew Gator, 4x4, Half Cab, 187 Hrs. ‘09 Polaris Ranger 800 EFI, 4x4, 2200 Miles. ‘13 Polaris Ranger 500, Crew Cab. ‘12 Kawasaki Mule 610 XC. ‘12 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI, 4x4, 800 Miles. ‘11 Polaris Ranger 800 XP EFI, 4x4. ‘10 Polaris Ranger 800 LE. ‘04 Polaris Ranger 500, 4x4.

SNOWMOBILES: ‘11 Ski-Doo Renegade 800CC, Electric Start, Reverse – 1 Owner.

‘02 Polaris 700XC Edge. ‘09 Polaris Switchback 800, Reverse. ‘06 Yamaha Apex, Electric Start, Reverse. ‘01 Artic Cat Z440. ‘96 Ski-Doo 600 Formula 3LT, 2Seater, Rebuilt Motor, Less than 100 Miles.

DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber.

Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats.

Come & go as you please.

608-873-5088

WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.

We sell used parts.

Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.

Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton, 608-884-3114

720 Apartments

Oregon Manor Skilled Nursing Facility 354 N Main St., Oregon

OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316

C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904

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Drug Free Workplace Equal Opportunity Employer adno=543058-01

ConnectStoughton.com

October 12, 2017

883 Wanted: Residential Property

990 Farm: Service & Merchandise

WE BUY Homes any condition. Close quickly. Joe 608-618-1521 jssrealestate@ tds.net

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder.

By the day, week, or month.

Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411

960 Feed, Seed & Fertilizer FOR SALE CLEANED WINTER WheatBagged or Bulk. 608-290-6326

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.

CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

Stoughton Courier Hub

DANE COUNTY’S MARKETPLACE. The Courier Hub Classifieds. Call 8736671 or 835-6677.

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ALL ADS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY PUBLISHER OF THIS PAPER.

THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you?

Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

Get more when you shop here. Be more when you work here.

RESPECT

TEAMWORK

OWNERSHIP

Our driver delivers newspapers and other publications to vendors and dealer outlets, ensures vehicle is clean and well-maintained, updates vehicle maintenance records, contracts and works with vendor outlet managers, and collects money from vendors and vending machines.

Candidates for this opportunity will have good customer service skills, be reliable with a Midwest work ethic and be able to lift 25-50 lb. bundles.

Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017

A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required.

Standard hours are: • Monday - 9:00 a.m. to Noon • Wednesday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Occasional additional hours for specialty publications

Time: 11am-7pm Requirements:

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ALDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No Calls Please.

SERVICE

Be one of the friendly faces of the Unified Newspaper Group (UNG) in the Verona, Stoughton, Oregon and Fitchburg, WI delivery area*. This is the perfect part-time driver position for someone seeking an active job that still allows time for other activities or another job.

Store Associate -$11.00/hour Shift Manager - $15.75/manager hour worked Manager Trainee - avg. $54,000/yr.

• Be a team player • Be able to lift 45 lbs • Must have a flexible schedule • High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred • Be able to work in a fast-paced environment • Must pass drug test as well as background check • Excellent customer service skills

DEVELOPMENT

Part-Time

If you’re ready for more, please apply in person at the hiring event shown below, or visit http://bit.ly/2xVS1wS for more information.

Quality Inn & Suites 660 Nygaard Street Stoughton, WI 53589

FUN

Delivery Driver

ALDI is as much about being smart with money, as it is saving our customers money. Being smart with money means paying great people great wages, plus providing terrific benefits and offering plenty of opportunities to advance their career. If shopping at ALDI means your money works harder, working at ALDI means your hard work gets you more. Great pay, terrific benefits and advancement opportunities-you’ll be more and get more with ALDI.

Hiring Event:

WELL-BEING

To learn more about this opportunity, submit your application and resume today at www.wcinet.com/careers Woodward Communications, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

O N - S ITE TR A I N I N G !

W E ’ R E G ROW I N G !

Machine Operators - Fabrication

A SUPER

Located in Fitchburg, WI Starting Pay: $17.00/hr + up to an additional $ 2.74/hr for incentive pay

PLACE

TO WORK

2nd Shift

2pm - 10pm

DULUTH TRADING

HOME OF BUCK NAKED UNDERWEAR!

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Monday - Friday

SEASONAL POSITIONS

3rd Shift

10pm - 6am

Sunday - Thursday

NOW AVAILABLE

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Starting at $12.50/hour

Starting at $11.50 to $13.50/hour

POSITIONS: Call Center Representatives

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LOCATIONS: Belleville, WI SHIFTS:

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LOCATIONS: Belleville, WI / Verona, WI SHIFTS:

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Apply Online: www.subzero-wolf.com/careers

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WALK-IN INTERVIEWS WELCOME!

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Thank you Stoughton Fire Department for all you do!

Front row left to right: Josh Stedman, Kent Brown, Scott Helm, Chad Cartwright, Travis Miller, Matt Hamilton, Josh Ripp, Brett Topp, Shelly Johnson, Tracie Bauer, Justin Richter, Don Dushack, Jerry King, Pat Lewis, Trent Nihles. Back row left to right: Mason Barber, Mike Lamberty, Mike Carpenter, Captain John Halverson, Captain Mike Olson, Captain Roger Strandlie Assistant Chief Don Hanson, Assistant Chief Dick Kittleson, Chief Scott Wegner, Deputy Chief Mark Miller, Assistant Chief Mark Hale, Captain Paul Updike, Captain Scott Broughton, Captain Rob Lamers, Captain Brad Rask, Peter Gander, Matt Wegner, Brian Alme, Brian Lauretic.

Affiliated with SSM Health Care of Wisconsin

www.stoughtonhospital.com

Chalet Veterinary Clinic Family Pet Care at its Best

1621 E. Main St., Stoughton • (608) 873-8112

Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thank You to all

Thank you to all firefighters.

Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling or broiling food. If you need to leave the kitchen even for a short period of time, turn off the stove.

1060 W. Main St., #1 Stoughton, WI 873-7737 Order online at: stoughtonpizzapit.com

1015 N. Main St. Oregon, WI 53575 608.835.2980 U.S. Cellular Only

Shaw Building & Design, Inc. 3185 Deer Point Dr. Stoughton, WI (608) 877-1131 Visit our website www.shawbuilders.com

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603 E. Main St. Evansville, WI 53536 608.882.0680 hansonelectronics.net

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2384 Jackson St. Stoughton, WI 53589 608.877.9548

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Firefighters and First Responders.

You are true heroes!

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Thank you Stoughton Fire Department For All of Your Hard Work & Dedication!

(800) 235-9681 • www.CressFuneralService.com

Support your local fire department and the merchants that support them.

Reproduced from NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week website, www.firepreventionweek.org. © 2017 NFPA.

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400 N. Morris St., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-5651

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Skaalen Retirement Services

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Remember: Stay connected.

Keep a telephone nearby, along with emergency phone numbers so that you can communicate with emergency personnel if you're trapped by fire or smoke.

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TEST YOURS EVERY MONTH

THANK YOU TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS, VOLUNTEERS & STAFF!