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Thursday, January 23, 2014 Vol. 132, No. 25 Stoughton, WI
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City of Stoughton
Kettle Park West plans backed by most

Wal-Mart presence doesnt dissuade some of its detractors
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City officials are proposing about $4.7 million in tax-incremental financing assistance for a developer as part of an agreement related to the Kettle Park West development on the citys northwest side. Several city alders told the Hub they are in favor of the TIF support, while one said
he is opposed to subsidizing the development. Officials last week revealed the TIF amount and other key components of the proposed development agreement with Forward Development Group. Mayor Donna Olson, planning director Rodney Scheel and Laurie Sullivan, director of finance and economic development, walked members of the Common Council
through a summary of main elements in the proposed agreement last Tuesday in a closed session. The agreement includes the TIF assistance for the organization that began to assemble the proposed 325-acre development in late 2009. The first phase of the project involves a 35-acre commercial development, with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. as the anchor business, near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 51 and State Hwy. 138.
Next steps
Council considers developer agreement, Tuesday, Jan. 28 If council approves developer agreement, create TIF district Plan Commission to review preliminary and final plat for phase 1, Tuesday, Feb. 18
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Hub Correspondent
Former residents research details states conservation history in book

At a glance
It took author Dave Gjestson five years and 5,000 hours to produce a first draft of his book, Gamekeepers The Wildlife Conservation History from WCD to CWD.
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City of Stoughton
For some, a love of the outdoors inspires them to write nature poetry, but for one Stoughton High School graduate, it was Wisconsins rich but sometimes over looked natural history that inspired a book. It took me five years and 5,000 hours to produce a first draft, author Dave Gjestson said in an email interview about his book. Gamekeepers The Wildlife Conservation History from WCD to CWD was published through the Department of Natural Resources and highlights the agencys early history and gaps in the states conservation records. The DNRs only institutional historian Walter Scott was another inspiration for the book. Walter wrote many historical articles about the Wisconsin Conservation Department (WCD) and encouraged me to look further into those early days, Gjestson said. Gjestson spent two years researching the book, going to sources such as the DNR archives, the State Historical Society, UW Libraries, personal files on state employees and more than 40 taped interviews of former wildlife professionals. After the news that Gjestsons book was being published got out to others in the DNR, he gave four presentations at various
Hougan named clerk

Stoughton native has served as acting clerk three times
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meetings across the state, with around 200 people in attendance for each one. He also learned that his book will be used as a textbook for the Wildlife Ecology curriculum at UW-Madison, which is something he considers a tremendous honor. After graduating from Stoughton High School in 1957, Gjestson attended UW-Whitewater and later transferred to University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. After serving three tours in Vietnam, he began work at the DNR as a wildlife biologist, State Riverway Coordinator and a policy/ planning analyst for more than 30 years. Gjestson now lives in Oakley, Calif., with his wife Laura. Gjestson wants readers to see the problems facing the state and the environment through learning past
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Stoughton High School graduate Dave Gjestson, although he now lives in CaliforTurn to Author/Page 16 nia, wrote and researched a book about Wisconsins wildlife conservation history.
Theres an old saying that a person will find luck or success on the third try. Now the City of Stoughton may have proven the idiom to be true. After going almost a year without an official city clerk, and following the resignations of its last three clerks, the city has hired a new clerk with a successful track record. Maria Pili Hougan was sworn in as city clerk last Tuesday at City Hall, but shes definitely not new to the position. Hougan was officially the citys deputy clerk until last weeks swearing in. She had stepped up three times to serve as acting clerk after her predecessors left. Hougan had never applied to fill the clerk position permanently until the latest opening was posted when the city reorganized staffing at City Hall in December.
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Stoughton Area School District
Referendum mailer, public sessions planned

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A week after giving the OK to a four-year, $20 million dollar recurring referendum on the spring ballot, Stoughton School District officials are focusing on getting the word out to the public in the next few weeks.
The district is planning at least three public listening sessions not tied to any group before the April 1 referendum vote, said district superintendent Dr. Tim Onsager at Monday nights board meeting. Dates have yet to be set. Taking a proactive stance in getting information out to residents, the district is also
working on a four-page informational mailer to be sent to out in March. The board is set to review, edit and approve the mailer for publication early next month. Onsager told board members he would like to schedule another work session with them on referendum issues to talk about setting the districts
message and to make sure were on the same page. Keeping an eye on a backup plan as well, he also asked to discuss what to do if the referendum fails. School board vice-president Pat Volk chaired Monday nights meeting, with president Liz Menzer excused as absent.
Courier Hub 2 Heritage Center aims for summer/fall opening

January 23, 2014
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Construction of a Norwegian Heritage Center in downtown Stoughton is stalled because of winter weather, but organizers expect the building to be up by the end of summer. The anticipated 15,000-square-foot, twostory building is a project of the Bryant Foundation, which plans to use the center to foster interest and facilitate research in Norwegian heritage and culture. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports the community through scholarships and grants. The foundations plans call for a genealogy library, lounge, auditorium and spaces for both permanent and temporary exhibits. The facility is being built at the corner of Main and Page streets. Our contractor feels that the building should be complete sometime later in the summer of 2014, said June Bunting, executive director of the Bryant Foundation,
in an email to the Hub. Bunting did not give a cost estimate to build the facility, but said there are no other groups or organizations providing any funding for the project, which has been in the planning stages for more than two years. The center is being built next to the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge. It will feature a gabled red building and include a small outdoor garden area to act as a transitional gathering area between the center and the adjoining lodge. A residential building at 305 S. Page St. and a commercial space at 277 W. Main St. were removed to make way for the building project. Bryant Foundation representatives hope the heritage center will draw visitors to Stoughton, raise awareness of the citys history and nurture pride in its Norwegian heritage and culture. The project is still in the site preparation phase and heavy machinery began Photo by Bill Livick moving dirt on Dec. 3, Heavy equipment began moving dirt on Dec. 3 at the corner of South Page Street and West Main Street, where a Norwegian Heritage Bunting said. Center will be built this year.
City of Stoughton
Sand, salt provide traction on sub-zero roads

Its nothing new, but drivers and pedestrians might notice a bit of sand on the road as they make their way through the city. The cold winter has depleted some local municipalities salt supplies but Stoughton is still in good shape, said street department superintendent Karl Manthe. Weve still got a little bit that we can get through our salt vendor, Manthe said. Were a little more fortunate than other townships in the area. Manthe said the practice of mixing salt and sand is common for the city. The salt only works to melt ice down to around zero degrees Fahrenheit, Manthe said. So when it gets near zero or below, crews put down sand to help provide some traction on slippery roads. The city has also seen an increase in the usage of salt and sand mix from roadside barrels, Manthe said. Street sweeping crews sweep up the extra sand before it can run off into the stormwater system, Manthe said. Its part of regular street sweeping, he said. Mark Ignatowski
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A salt and sand mixture can be found on roads throughout Stoughton. The city hopes the mixture will provide traction in subzero temperatures and preserve some of the citys salt supply.
January 23, 2014
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Refurbishing an Area Landmark

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Library fundraiser kicks off Jan. 30
Snowmobile crash injuries Stoughtonite

A 38-year-old Stoughton man was injured Monday night after crashing his snowmobile on private land near Aaker Road. According to a news release from the Dane County Sheriffs Office: Deputies responded around 9:50 p.m. to the report of a snowmobile crash. The man had attempted to cut between some pine trees when he struck one of the trees and was ejected from the snowmobile. He flew head-first into one of the trees and sustained serious injuries, according to the report. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Stoughton EMS responded and transported the man to UW Hospital. The man is expected to make a full recovery. Mark Ignatowski
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What: Stoughton Public Library fundraising campaign kickoff When: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30 Where: Stoughton Public Library, 304 Fourth St. Info: 873-6281 or stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
Not many communities have a library that has stood astride its downtown for more than a century. The Stoughton Public Library has served the community from its corner on Fourth and Main streets since 1908, and as more than a quarter-century has passed since its last renovation, library friends are coming together next Thursday evening to start fundraising efforts to keep it looking as lively as ever. Dave Mannis, member of the Stoughton Public Library fundraising committee, is heading up efforts to find some funding for a library hasnt been renovated since its addition was built in 1988, and is long due for some upgrades on the second floor. Bookshelves are falling apart, the carpet needs to be re-done, there are a couple meeting rooms that are quite frankly, too small, he said. It will be re-done larger so that more businesses can use it for off-site meetings. Its just better for planning to take advantage of space. After a gracious recent
$410,000 appropriation from the City of Stoughton, Mannis said the library now needs around $250,000 to have enough to pay for all the planned work, which he said would likely be opened for bidding in 2015. He said the Thursday evening event will be a way for local donors to start what he expects to be a year-long campaign on a good note. Its always interesting to see who will be the first to write the check that will kick it off, Mannis said. This building has been around for a long time, and the nice thing about it and something thats appealing to me to continue to work on this project is the city is not raising taxes to help pay for this, which pleases everyone.
New shelving in the library is one of the renovations planned.
Mannis said its good to see the number of people who use the library going up, both to read and for all the other things offered
there. Its but its more, Wi-Fi
like the old days, not just books anyhe said. We offer services, and an
increasing number of people come here to the library to work or read on electronic devices or meet in groups, things like that.
Vehicles damaged in hit-and-run

A 48-year-old Waterloo woman was cited for her third OWI after striking several vehicles in the Pickn Save parking lot in midNovember. According to police reports, the woman was driving a minivan through the parking lot in an erratic manner when she struck one parked car. The report states: The woman continued into another smaller parking lot an struck another car. (The woman) powered through (the second car) and continued onto Kings Lynn Road, the report reads. The woman then continued onto Kenilworth Court before she left the road, crossed the parkway and almost struck an apartment complex. She then backed up, made her way into a parking lot and struck another car, nearly missing a witness who was trying to flag her down. The woman continued back on Kenilworth Court before leaving the road again and cutting through a grassy area near the rear entrance of Viking Lanes. (The car traveled) down a spillway, up a spillway and then struck a parked boat trailer, the report reads. (The car) struck and ran over a ground transformer, then veered to the right and came to a rest about 40 feet from a transformer. The woman was charged with her third OWI in Dane County Circuit Court, online records show. Mark Ignatowski
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Reports collected from the girls were sought on possible log book at the Stoughton disorderly conduct charges Police Department. after causing a disturbance at Pickn Save. The girls had Nov. 11 been asked to leave the store 8:34 a.m. Police were and were caught on video called to take a breath test at throwing bags of water softthe middle school. Results ener salt in the parking lot. were negative, the student was just sick. Nov. 17 7:37 p.m. An anonymous 1:16 a.m. A 27-year-old caller reported a trailer at man was arrested for OWI on Culvers was being used to the 1000 block of West Main illegally transport horses Street. to slaughter. Officers made 1:25 p.m. A 28-year-old contact with the driver who man was arrested for disorallowed them to look in the derly conduct after threatenempty trailer. The driver said ing his wife in front of their the trailer was used to trans- children on Jackson Street. port whiskey barrels. Nov. 19 Nov. 15 12:30 p.m. A 48-year-old 5:30 p.m. A 32-year-old woman was cited for her third man was arrested for felony OWI after hitting several vehibail jumping and disorderly cles in the Pickn Save parkconduct after police were ing lot. called to a disturbance on the 600 block of Nygaard Street. Nov. 20 5:58 p.m. Police were 1:17 a.m. A 56-year-old called after a 27-year-old man man was cited for his second came into Cinema 5 Cafe with OWI after a traffic stop on two small children and was Hwy. 51. intoxicated. The man then left 11:57 p.m. Two men, ages the children at the cinema and 19 and 18, were cited for pospassed out in the middle of session of drug paraphernalia Water Street at Main Street. at the Stoughton police staThe childrens grandmother tion. The 19-year-old had came to get the children and gone into the station to pay woke the man before leaving the area. Nov. 16 1:50 a.m. A 22-year-old man was arrested for misdemeanor battery after a disturbance on South Division Street. 3:29 p.m. Police were called after a man tried to enlist the help of two young boys while looking for his cat in the woods near Hyland Drive. Officers spoke to the man, who eventually did find his cat. 10:27 p.m. Two teenage a fine. While he was in the lobby, an officer noticed a marijuana pipe in the front seat of the mans car and the citations were issued. Nov. 21 11:54 a.m. A 54-year-old woman was cited for stealing a Glade candle from Pickn Save. Nov. 24 2:35 a.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested for possessing cocaine and cited for OWI after a traffic stop on Monroe Street near Hamilton Street. Nov. 25 3:37 p.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested for misdemeanor battery after a fight with another man on Sundt Lane. 5:12 p.m. A 36-year-old man was arrested for child abuse on Dunkirk Avenue. 10:12 p.m. A woman contacted police because she had concerns about her juvenile daughter dating a 21-year-old man. Nov. 30 2:47 a.m. A 24-yearold man was arrested for unlawful use of a telephone after making threats to an 18-year-old woman. 1:42 p.m. Beauty products were reported stolen by several juveniles from Dollar General. driven by a 74-year-old woman struck and damaged the Pizza Hut building after the driver mistook the accelerator for the brake pedal while parking. The vehicle pushed a wooden wall and window about one foot into the dinDec. 2 ing room area, and the vehicle 2:51 p.m. A train acci- had a damaged front bumper. dentally struck a dump truck No injuries were reported. near Ortega Foods. The dump truck was loading at the busi- Dec. 8 ness when the train attempt2:33 a.m. A 23-year-old ed to make a car switch. The was cited for his third OWI train engineer failed to see and causing damage to the dump truck in time to another vehicle after sidestop the train from hitting swiping a car on the 1500 the front bumper. No injuries block of Kenilworth Court. The man also fled the scene were reported. on foot. Dec. 5 7 a.m. Officers helped a Dec. 10 woman locate her missing 12:20 p.m. A 30-year-old checkbook and bank paper- man was arrested for bail work. The woman was con- jumping and disorderly concerned the items had been duct at Stoughton Hospital. stolen, however officers Mark Ignatowski found them between the seats of her car. 11:45 a.m. A minivan
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Opinion
Letter to the editor
Wal-Mart heirs worth as much as bottom 41.5% of American families

The Walton family, heirs to the founders of Wal-Mart, are worth nearly as much as the bottom half of American households combined. The Waltons value almost $90 billion in 2010 is equal to the worth of the 41.5% of families at the lower end of the income ladder according to an analysis Economic Policy Institute. 5 Waltons are equal in wealth to nearly 50 million households. Thats more that one in 10 million of us, more because we talk of households, not individuals. Its those same Waltons and their company who want tax incremental financing to build their store in Stoughton. In other words, the company wants our taxpayers to subsidize and augment their already obscene riches and to compromise if not destroy our down-town family owned businesses. What in the name of heaven is our city council thinking? Steven Fortney City of Stoughton
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outhern Wisconsin winters can bring bitter cold, blinding snow storms and a bevy of bad bugs. Those bugs, and specifically viruses, can leave those affected searching for any help available. Primetime for the flu is after the holidays. And thats because everyone has just been close together in This policy will be printed from confined areas time to time in an abbreviated exchanging form here and will be posted in its their germs. Usually we see entirety on our websites. the flu peak here in Southern Wisconsin near the end of January and/or early Terbrack February. Right now we seem to Thursday, January 23, 2014 Vol. 132, No. 25 be on target for a typical year. The fact that we had exceptionUSPS No. 1049-0655 Periodical Postage Paid, Stoughton, WI and additional offices. ally cold weather, which keeps Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, people inside in close quarters, A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. also helps to spread germs. POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to The number of confirmed cases Stoughton Courier Hub, 135 W. Main St., Ste. 102, Stoughton, WI 53589. has been on the rise in our comPhone: 608-873-6671 munity as well as nationally. Fax: 608-873-3473 A few cases have been severe, e-mail: [email protected] requiring hospitalization, especialConnectStoughton.com ly in generally young or middle This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. aged adults. This is different than last year as most hospitalizations were primarily seen in the elderly General manager News population. David Enstad Jim Ferolie The flu can be deadly. [email protected] [email protected] ing to the CDC between 3,000 and Advertising Sports 49,000 people die each year after Catherine Stang Jeremy Jones contracting the flu. During the [email protected] [email protected] H1N1 pandemic in 2009, about 12,000 people died. Classifieds Website Common symptoms of the flu Diane Beaman Victoria Vlisides include fever, sore throat, cough, [email protected] [email protected] runny nose and body aches. In some people these symptoms are Circulation Reporters much more severe than in othCarolyn Schultz Scott Girard, Bill Livick, Anthony Iozzo, ers. And, unlike a cold where you [email protected] Mark Ignatowski, Scott De Laruelle typically feel it coming on slowly, with flu the symptoms often are Unified Newspaper Group, a division of dramatic. So how can you avoid the flu? WOODwARD COMMUNIcATIONS,INc. First, make sure youre regularly A dynamic, employee-owned media company washing your hands, especially Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. after blowing your nose or covering a cough or sneeze with your hands. Gel sanitizers are a good option when soap and water are NATIONAL NEWSPAPER not available. ASSOCIATION Also, get vaccinated. This truly is the best way to protect yourself and the people around you. It SUBSCRIPTION RATES Printed by Woodward Printing Services Platteville takes one to two weeks after you One Year in Dane Co. & Rock Co. . . . . . . $37 receive the shot to develop the One Year Elsewhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 immunity. So if you havent gotten a flu shot, now is the perfect Stoughton Courier Hub time! Oregon Observer Verona Press
Hygiene helps ward off winter illness

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Proper hand-washing techniques
To be most effective, hand washing must be done properly. Here are some tips for squeaky-clean success: Apply plenty of soap and rub vigorously for at least 15 seconds sing the happy birthday song twice. That should do it! Be sure to wash under your fingernails. Rinse with warm water. Use a towel to turn-off the faucet and open the rest room door. If soap and water arent available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. contamination. Keep in mind, norovirus can be spread from the moment you feel ill to at least two to three days after you feel better. Kids are particularly at risk and sometimes the first ones to pick it up simply because they arent as good at hand hygiene.
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Norovirus: stomach flu
Another bug we tend to see this time of year is norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu. Norvirus is pretty contagious and spreads from contaminated food or water or by touching contaminated surfaces. Anyone can become sick with norovirus. Youll know it when you have it. Its characterized by a sudden onset of diarrhea and vomiting that typically lasts about one to three days. It comes on so fast that you literally can wake up feeling fine but feel terrible by the time you get to work. It doesnt take long to develop. You can become sick just 24 hours after being exposed to it. Cleaning your home is really important if a family member is sick. It doesnt take many of these virus particles to bring on symptoms in someone else. That means if your family member has it, you really need to use a bleach towelette or other over the counter bleach cleaner and wipe down high-touch surfaces like your cupboards, handles, light switches anywhere the infected individual would frequently have touched. Careful hand washing with soap and water, especially after using the toilet or changing diapers and before eating, is important. Also, wash all fruits and vegetables before eating them. Its important to remember when you are sick, do not prepare food for others. Its always important to disinfect and clean surfaces in your home routinely. People should avoid sharing a bathroom with affected individuals, when possible. Thats because virus particles are spread into the air when someone vomits, so the bathroom would have the most
RSV
This time of year kids also are affected by something called respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. It causes a cough very similar to croup. Adults arent quite as susceptible and cases usually are less severe. However, it can be a dangerous illness for the elderly. By age two, most children in the U.S. will have been infected by RSV. In fact, its the most common cause of an inflammation in the lungs and airways for children under one year of age. Typically, well see RSV in the young population in the wintertime. We really encourage you and your children to stay home from work or school if youre sick to help slow the spread. RSV is transmitted by droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air. Other people are infected when they inhale the droplets or touch their eye after touching a surface where droplets landed. The best protection from RSV is thorough and frequent hand washing and avoid hand to face contact whenever possible. The young and elderly are often most at risk. In addition, sanitizing frequently touched surfaces, like doorknobs, will help. Dr. Robert Terbrack, D.O. is a Stoughton Hospital/Stoughton Dean Clinic Family Medicine physician.
January 23, 2014
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Hougan: Sworn in as clerk last week

Continued from page 1 Between that reorganization, which removed personnel director and risk management duties from the clerks office, and the promotion of an experienced employee from within the citys ranks, Mayor Donna Olson hopes shes found a solution to the revolving door in City Hall. Pili certainly has stepped up in the last three years as weve gone through some transition at City Hall, and we look forward to her being a part of our administrative services team, Olson said. We look to her to continue to bring that expertise that she has in the elections and the city clerk position. Hougan, a 1982 Stoughton High School graduate, joined the city in April 2006 as a part-time receptionist. In January 2008, she was promoted to deputy clerk. She hadnt thought of becoming a city clerk when she applied to the city. I didnt imagine that things would take place as they have, but I learned a lot in a short period of time, she told the Hub. Hougan first served as acting clerk when Luann Alme resigned in late 2010. Alme, who had hired Hougan, had been the clerk and personnel director for seven years. Kelly Michaels was hired to succeed Alme in January 2011 and left in late September of the same year. Hougan then stepped back into the role of acting clerk until Nick Probst was hired for the post Feb. 1, 2012. He stayed with the city 11 months and left in January 2013 to take a job at the state Capitol. Hougan was then called upon a third time to serve as acting clerk, a role she assumed until last week, when she officially became Stoughtons city clerk. With about 18 months experience as acting clerk, Hougan clearly knew what to expect in the clerks office: lots of taking meeting minutes, preparing committee and Common Council packets, organizing and conducting elections, being in charge of licensing, Open Book and Board of Review and serving the mayor among other duties. I have a good
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Spectators take a peek at the winning northern pike, weighing in at just under 13 pounds, at the 2011 Ice Fisheree and Bounty Hunt at Lake Kegonsa. This years Ice Fisheree will start at midnight on Saturday, Jan. 25.
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Angling for a prize catch

Annual fisheree starts at midnight Saturday
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Maria Pili Hougan joined the city in 2006 and has filled vacancies in the clerks office three times. She was picked to be the new city clerk and sworn in last week.
If you go
Lake Kegonsa will be the scene of the action next weekend for the Stoughton Conservation Clubs 51st annual Ice Fisheree and Bounty Hunt. The event runs from midnight to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 at Lake Kegonsa, and the top prize is a tagged walleye which could net a lucky angler with a bounty of $10,000. Springers restaurant on the lakes north side 3097 Sunnywide Dr. will serve as the event headquarters. A $10 bounty hunt ticket
must be purchased ahead of time to claim the top prize, and all fish must be registered by 4 p.m. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. Prizes are also awarded for a variety of categories, including walleye, northern pike, bass and panfish. Fish registration drawings will be held at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Springers. A fisheree raffle ticket is required to enter the contests. Tickets can be purchased at Quams Motor Sports, Springers, Lunatics Bait and Tackle, Quickstop Mobile and Conant Automotive.
What: the Stoughton Conservation Clubs 51st annual Ice Fisheree and Bounty Hunt When: from midnight to 4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 Where: Springers, 3097 Sunnywide Dr. Info: 877-1047. The conservation club uses this fundraiser to help support the lake by stocking it with walleye each fall. In case of inclement weather, the events makeup day is Sunday, Jan. 26. For more information, call the Stoughton Conservation Club at 877-1047.
understanding of what happens, she said. It can be a huge job. Hougan became a Wisconsin certified municipal clerk in October 2012 after taking classes at UW-Green Bays Institute of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. She later completed the treasurers course and became certified in that, as well. Nothing really has changed in my job except my title, Hougan said of her promotion last week.
Deep roots
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Stoughton crossing guards recognized

Stoughton crossing guards Brandon Jansen, Dorothy Knipsel and Ervin Ring were honored for their dedicated and exemplary service for the past year at a ceremony last week. Mayor Donna Olson, police chief Greg Leck and administrative assistant Barb Veum presented the crossing guards with plaques and gift certificates at a ceremony in the city council chambers. Crossing Guard Ronda Chase was unable to attend the ceremony The ceremony was in conjunction with the statewide Wisconsin Adult Crossing Guard Recognition Week Jan. 13-17.
Hougan is a fourth-generation Stoughton native on her fathers side and has lived here virtually all her life. My father grew up in Stoughton, and his parents and his grandparents are also from Stoughton. My mom is from Spain, so Im a Norsky-Spaniard, she said with a laugh. She married Mike Hougan 23 years ago, who also grew up in the area. The couple has a 14-yearold son, Jake. After high school, Pili attended MATC for a year before taking a job with Wisconsin Education Association Insurance Trust, where she stayed for 17 years. She said working as a public servant is fulfilling and rewarding but also can be challenging. She said theres constant change in the
clerks world with election laws and procedures, and shes really proud of my accomplishments these past three years. We had our redistricting, which happens once every 10 years, and in 2012 we had the recall and the presidential election. And also in that same year, we were picked for an election machine audit, Hougan recalled. Then Act 10 happened and there were many new election law changes. This is all happening in the last three years with the city being short-staffed and me working as acting clerk most of those three years, but we made it. Its a lot to stay on top of, even when were fully staffed. The city now needs to fill a vacant half-time position at deputy clerk, hire a human resources director and an HR assistant, as well as fill an opening for a mayoral assistant. Hougan hopes those positions will be filled soon so the city can be back to full staffing. We need to get someone hired as deputy clerk so they can go through the training, she said. Its always good to have a backup in case Im sick or something. Weve been short-staffed for three or four years, so it would be great to get people hired and trained and have everybody on board.
Stoughton Utility customers receive bulbs for donations

This past holiday season, Stoughton Utilities offered utility customers a reward for charitable donations to Stoughtons food pantry. Customers were encouraged to make donations to the local food pantry to support the increased need to feed local residents during the holiday season. They received a maximum of two strands of LED lights for swapping out old strands of lights and an additional strand of LED lights with the donation of food or cash to the Stoughton Food Pantry. By Dec. 6, the program had distributed 1,128 LED lights and recycled 799 pounds of old holiday lights. Customers donated 731 perishable items and $810 in cash donations to the pantry. Stoughton Utilities donate another $1,500 in Community Contributions funds to the Stoughton Food Pantry. Compared to standard
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Alan and Yolanda Staats, Stoughton, WI, are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding for their daughter Allison Staats to Colin Schaeffer, son of Gordy Schaeffer, Stoughton and Cheryl Schaeffer, Waukesha. Allison graduated from Stoughton High School in 2007 and UW-Oshkosh 2011, with a BS Human Services Leadership. She works as an Assistant to the Deans, in the College of Law at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Colin graduated from Deereld in 2006 and Madison Media Institute in 2009. He is employed as a Videographer and Audio Editor for MY PRO in Nashville TN. The wedding will take place in Madison on May 10, 2014. UN331332
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Coming up
Student art on display
The SASD administrative building is featuring the work of River Bluff Middle students. Students created an installation based on the famous glass-blower and University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate Dale Chihuly. These macchias or brightly-decorated and wacky melted plastic creations, now hang from the ceiling just outside the board room at 320 North St. the display is up until Jan. 28.
Technology Expo
People are invited to the senior center from 10 a.m. to Teens in grades six and older can learn how to turn cannoon on Saturday, Jan, 25 for this special event, where dy into a work of art at the Stoughton Youth Center from Stoughton High School students will be available to 4-4:45 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28. Pre-register in person at the help you with your cell phones, Facebook page, Internet center or by calling 877-9980. searches, digital cameras, iPad/tablet, YouTube and other gadgets. For information, call 873-8585.
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At 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Dr. Daniel Staddler, Stoughton Dean Family Medicine Physician, will talk Coffee with the Coaches The event runs from midnight through 4 p.m., Satur- about depression at the Bryant Health Education Center. Learn about depression including seasonal affective disMeet the Stoughton High School girls basketball day, Jan. 25 on Lake Kegonsa. Event headquarters are at coach, Rami Hoaglin and wrestling coaches Bob Empey Springers on Lake Kegonsa. For more information call the order, signs and symptoms of depression and what can be and Dan Spilde at the senior center at 10 a.m., Thursday, Stoughton Conservation Club at 877-1047. done to help you feel better. To register for this free talk, please contact Sonja at 873-2356 or [email protected]. Jan. 23.
Depression discussion
Fisheree and bounty hunt
Toddler Time begins
Movie night
From 9:30-10:15 a.m. Fridays through April 11, toddlers up through age three can enjoy circle time with stories, nursery rhymes, crafts and early literacy activities at the Stoughton Public Library. No pre-registration is required. Call Amanda at 873-6281.
Go to the Mandt Lodge at 6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 for Our Vines Have Tender Grapes, where Little Selma (Margaret OBrien) tells this story about her family of Norwegian immigrants living in a Wisconsin farm town. This film enthralled audiences in 1945 with its timeless joys in a World War II era town of Benson Junction.
Adult rosemaling classing
The basics of Alzheimers
At 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 24, the Alzheimers Association will be at Stoughton Hospital to present a program, The Basics of Alzheimers disease. The free program is at the Bryant Health Education Center. To register, contact Sonja at 873-2356 or [email protected]. Bahai Faith
Our Daily Bread
People are welcome to First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Ave., from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, for a 4:30 p.m. meal of meatballs, potatoes, salads, dinner rolls, apple crisp, ice-cream, milk and coffee. No carry-outs. If you need transportation, call 873-3895. Seventh Day Baptist Church Of Albion
Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge is offering an adult rosemaling class beginning in February. The class will be taught by Andrea Heckert. Andrea has offered to provide kits with brushes and paint for people who have not painted with oils or rosemaled. The class will be for all levels of painters during eight sessions Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22. Two classes are available: morning 9 a.m. to noon, or afternoon 1-4 p.m. at Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge. Contact Nancy Odalen at 873-0890 or [email protected] for information. Class fees are $130 for Sons of Norway member and seniors (ages 55 and up) and $165 for non-members. The registration deadline is Jan. 24.
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 www.us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes. All are welcome. 2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Cty Tk B, Stoughton 873-9353 e-mail: [email protected] Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:10 a.m. Family Express followed by Sunday School
Bible Baptist Church
1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494 [email protected] www.covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Come As You Are Worship Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. www.ezrachurch.com 129 E Main St, Stoughton | 834-9050 Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 www.flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship 9209 Fulton St., Edgerton | 884-8512 Worship services 8, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour 9 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Varsity 12:07 p.m. - AWANA 3 p.m. www.fultonchurch.org
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Community calendar
10 a.m., Coffee With Coaches, featuring SHS girls basketball coach Rami Hoaglin and wrestling coaches Bob Empey and Dan Spilde, senior center 1 p.m., voluntary income tax assistance (VITA) appointments, TRI COR Building, 724 E. Main St., 1-800-9069887
616 Albion Rd., Edgerton Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10 Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath Phone: 561-7450 or email: [email protected] forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1
Thursday, Jan. 23
Ezra Church
Stoughton Baptist Church
Christ Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church
Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Service
Christ the King Community Church

401 W. Main St., Stoughton 877-0303 www.christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship
Fulton Church
323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton Weekday Mass: At Nazareth House and St. Anns Church - call 873-6448 or 873-7633. Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m. Thanksgiving mass 8 p.m., Nov. 28
St. Ann Catholic Church
10 a.m., The Basics of Alzheimers disease, Stoughton Hospital, 873-235 7:30 p.m., The Duhks, Stoughton Opera House, 8774400, stoughtonoperahouse.com
Friday, Jan. 24
Christian Assembly Church
1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton, 873-9106 Saturday, 6 p.m. worship Sunday, 10 a.m. worship
United Methodist of Stoughton

525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton E-mail: [email protected] Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Education Hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.
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825 S. Van Buren,Stoughton 877-0439 Missionaries 877-0696 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday school and Primary
Office: 882-4408 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School
Cooksville Lutheran Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 www.lakevc.org. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - Worship
LakeView Church
Midnight to 4 p.m., Fisheree and bounty hunt, Lake Kegonsa State Park 10 a.m. to noon, technology expo, Stoughton Area Senior Center 2:30 p.m., crochet club for children and teens ages 9 and older, library, 873-6281 to pre-register 3 p.m., Madison Brass Band, Stoughton Opera House
Saturday, Jan. 25
2633 Church St., Cottage Grove, Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
6 p.m., Sons of Norway movie night, Our Vines Have Tender Grapes, Mandt Lodge
Sunday, Jan. 26
Thought for the week

We Learn From Our Mistakes We hear the advice to learn from our mistakes so often that it almost seems a clich, but perhaps we need to push this advice a bit further. Isnt it the case, after all, that we learn most when we make mistakes? We send children to school for twelve long years, expecting they will make plenty of mistakes, but knowing they will learn to read and write and do math and science better by continually improving on their mistakes. In medicine nowadays, common mistakes are taught in medical schools, so that new doctors and nurses might avoid them. In some areas, mistakes are sought after as portals of discovery. In jazz music, the so-called blue note or what seems a clear mistake, is often the start of an inspired improvisation. Poets too seek the blue note in language, the place where a mistake in usage or grammar leads to some insight or a nice turn of phrase. A genius is not necessarily someone who makes fewer mistakes, but rather someone whose mistakes are often productive or beautiful. So, we should learn from our mistakes, but perhaps more importantly, risk making mistakes in order that we might grow and learn. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity. Proverbs 24:16
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1 p.m., Over the Hill bingo, senior center 6:30 p.m., Beauty and the Beast Jr, presented by Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton Opera House, 8774400, stoughtonoperahouse.com
Tuesday, Jan. 28
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Wednesday, Jan. 29
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6:30 p.m., Beauty and the Beast Jr, presented by Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton Opera House, 8774400, stoughtonoperahouse.com 6:30-7:15 p.m., Evening story time (including songs crafts, early literacy activities) for children through age six, library, 873-6281. Presented by Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton Opera House, 877-4400, stoughtonoperahouse.com
Thursday, Jan. 30
7 p.m., Stoughton Area School District Board of Education meeting, administration building, 320 N. Street, 877-5000
Monday, Feb. 3
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January 23, 2014
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Kettle West: Developers agreement, TIF draw differing opinions from Common Council
Continued from page 1 The proposed development agreement, which the council is expected to discuss and possibly vote on Tuesday, lays out the citys obligations, the developers obligations including providing letters of credit guaranteeing to cover most of the citys expenditures in case of financial default and the conditions that need to be met before the city is required to fulfill its parts of the deal. Interviews with a handful of council members suggest that while some are not happy that Wal-Mart will be at the center of the commercial development, most are willing to set that concern aside in order to allow the project to move forward. Several expressed views similar to a point that Olson made last week in an interview with the Hub : This development is so much more than that one big store. Its the beginning of future development for Stoughton in that area and allows us to do many safety improvements at Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 138. completed, were not out that money, Olson said. And thats how weve structured this entire agreement. She said the developer has to provide the guaranteed amount of increment, or of assessed value, before the city will commit any kind of TIF. She stressed that the agreement is not with WalMart, but with the developer. The developer is Forward Development Group, and the property is owned by Kettle Park West LLC. In a complicated arrangement, Kettle Park West LLC is solely owned by the owner of Forward Development Group, which was set up in 2009 for the project by Dave Jenkins, the owner of JSD Professional Services, Steinkraus explained. JSD has an office in Verona with the same address listed by FDG. The agreement includes a guarantee that the city will receive enough tax increment to pay for its debt service on borrowing for the stormwater management reimbursement and 70 percent of its debt service on borrowing to pay for the street improvements. The annual tax increment would be allocated to first pay the citys administrative costs for creating the TIF District in the Kettle Park West area. The second in line for the TIF allocation would cover the citys annual debt service on borrowing to pay the cost of building the stormwater infrastructure. using TIF, and added there is enough property development planned in order to basically cover the TIF. We need to expend a certain amount of cash upfront for the public development that occurs with a low-interest, relatively low-risk loan that the city will provide the developer, he said. And in return the developer is going to develop the property, and the property is going to generate income in the future. For Mayor Olson, the standard is met because but for this development, we wouldnt have TIF funding to make those improvements on Hwy. 51, she said. She also refuted charges that the city has been operating behind closed doors with the developer. We want to be as upfront and open with everything as we absolutely can, Olson said. There is nothing secret. We havent been working behind closed doors doing things that shouldnt be done. Whenever youre negotiating, you do meet with the developer confidentially because thats how it happens. But theres nothing secret or unusual, as this document (proposed development agreement) shows. Jenson noted that having three other stores opening around the same time as Wal-Mart reduces the chance that the TIF district, which the city still needs to create, would not generate sufficient tax revenue to pay back the city. That TIF fund is going to be paid for by just those four stores, so anything that goes beyond that is going to be gravy, he said. Ald. Ron Christianson (Dist. 2) doesnt sound like a fan of Wal-Mart, but he is bullish on increasing the citys tax base. We need growth, he said. I think thats what it comes down to. As far as Wal-Marts plan to build a 153,000-squarefoot store, to him its just another retailer that buys goods from China and sells them here. It doesnt matter what names on the store, he said. My concern is to try to increase our tax base and try to help the taxpayers, and this is going to be a huge plus for our community, no matter whos in there.
Wal-Mart Inc. has announced that it hopes to build a new 153,000-square-foot store in Kettle Park West. The current store on Hwy. 51 is roughly a quarter of that size.
Agreement components
The agreement calls for almost $3 million worth of improvements on the two highways, along with the extension of Jackson Street west and east. Main entrances to the commercial center would be built on Hwy. 138. A one-way entrance and exit would be built on Hwy. 51, said development manager Dennis Steinkraus of Forward Development Group. Another key element in the proposal would have the city reimburse the developer for stormwater infrastructure improvements in Kettle Park West as the work is completed and costs are documented. Those improvements could cost an estimated $1.59 million, due to the nature of the closed basin in which much of the development would take place. The city would also reimburse the developer for 44 percent of site grading costs, up to a maximum of $550,000, if the council approves the plan. The failsafe there is if the development doesnt occur and if it doesnt get
Many opinions
Council president Eric Hohol (Dist. 4) said he isnt bothered by last weeks announcement that WalMart would be the anchor tenant, although he recognized the company will generate controversy in Stoughton. But he is excited that after a number of years of the city being relatively stagnant, were finally potentially on the doorstep of a pretty significant development. He views the proposed development agreement as favorable to the city and praised the work of Olson, Scheel and Sullivan. This is a deal that is going to add tax
revenue base to the city in the future, Hohol said. Theres a lot of protection for the city. If the development doesnt happen, the money is not going to be spent and were not going to end up eating our money. So I dont see any negative points for the city at all. He added that hes talked with quite a few business owners downtown and they dont have any issues with it. Outside of a relatively small, vocal minority of people a really small number of people all Ive heard is positive comments from people, Hohol said. At the other end of the spectrum is Ald. Mike Engelberger (Dist. 2). In an email to the Hub, he stressed that he is not against development or the use of TIF, nor is he critical of city officials. Instead, he blasted the major tenant and the other commercial tenants for not dealing straight up with our citizens. He said secrecy is a strategy that Wal-Mart and other wealthy corporations use to increase their wealth, and he is not interested in subsidizing a corporation worth $450 billion. Engelberger is also critical of Wal-Marts pay scale and the way the company operates. In this case, they are coming to our small town of 12,600 residents and demanding that we pony up about $5 million or they
will go elsewhere. That is extortion in my book and probably one of the reasons that they are worth $450 billion. Our citizens should not be used as pawns in a game to increase their corporate profits. Others disputed the notion that TIF dollars would go to the corporation, pointing out that the funding would go to Forward Development Group and ultimately come back to the city. Theyre saying were subsidizing Wal-Mart, and that is just not true, Ald. Greg Jenson (Dist. 3) said. Were not subsidizing anybody there. Its all going to be paid back, either through those letters of credit or through the taxes that are coming back from those locations. Ald. Tricia Suess (Dist. 3) said she personally does not support Wal-Mart and wishes the anchor tenant were some other company. But the fact that she doesnt like the giant retailer wont prevent her from voting in favor of going forward with the development. Im OK with TIF being used in the way its being used for pubic improvements, she said. Its an investment in the city. Were creating a space for development to arrive. Were not giving money to Wal-Mart. Suess said it doesnt matter that its this developer and it doesnt matter that its Wal-Mart. Were doing these improvements so that development can happen.
Ald. Tom Majewski (Dist. 3) said as of now, he doesnt support the project. He thinks the city seems desperate for a development, and this is the wrong development in in the wrong location. Ive got a lot of issues with the whole thing. I guess what set my teeth off is that someone bought a piece of land they speculated on and now theyre throwing a bunch of grandiose things out there, and people are biting on it because they think theyre going to get this great windfall in 17 years. And its not going to end up like that. He thinks the council should look at other ways of growing the city. State law requires that in order for a municipality to provide tax incremental financing, it must meet whats known as the butfor test: that a development would not otherwise occur without receiving assistance through TIF. Hohol said the Kettle Park West development clearly meets that standard. But for the TIF funding, this development wouldnt occur and but for the development, those tax revenues that the TIF is built on wont happen, he reasoned. The whole thing is about taking as minimal risk as you can in order to stimulate development that otherwise wouldnt happen in the city. He said the cost of public infrastructure improvements at Kettle West would be too much to afford without
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What do you think about Wal-Mart planning to build a new store in Kettle Park West?
Eric Smith: Im glad that theres new corpoDave Trainor: I guess I have mixed feelings rations coming to Stoughton, but I would pre- on it. The one we have is kinda inadequate, but fer to see a more diverse population of retailers Id hate to see a big box come to town. in the area than Wal-Mart.
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Chris Schultz: Im glad that were looking at growth for our community and for our schools. Not going to get into anything real political here as far as growth goes, but Im glad were looking at growth.
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Mary Lusk: I think it is good Trainor for our town because it will provide for more jobs and will help grow our town, which we need with declining enrollment. Pat Schneider: I dont have a problem with the new WalMart, but I have more of a problem with giving them a giant subsidy of tax dollars, because thats what a TIF district amounts to. If we give them a TIF, virtually any new development that comes around Stoughton is going to ask for tax dollars, and the city will never collect any tax revenue on any new development in a very long time.
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Tale as old as time

Fifth-graders to perform Beauty at Opera House
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What: Fox Prairie Elementary School fifthgrade production of Beauty and the Beast When: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29 Where: Stoughton Opera House Info: 877-4400 quaint old French village, where a beautiful, smart young woman yearns for more in life. When her father gets lost in the woods on his way to present his latest invention, he seeks shelter in an old castle, where hes taken captive by the master, a horrible beast. The young woman surrenders her freedom to save her fathers life, and by taming this beast, teaches him the meaning of love.
Enchanted castle characters welcome Belles father Maurice to the castle. From left are: Jocelyn Welch, Harley Stout, Ava Schigur, Hannah Furseth, Gabby Greenwald and Nolan Carpenter.
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The Beast (Ben Moll) shows Belle Ashlee Calkins) to her room.
From singing furniture and enchanted castles to a scary pack of wolves, when it comes to casting 50 Fox Prairie Elementary School fifth-graders for a production, Paul Otteson found the right fit. Otteson, a Fox Prairie Elementary general music teacher, directed the musical also co-directed by Nancy Hagen Beauty and the Beast Jr., which will be hosted by the Stoughton Opera House at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29. Otteson said he chose the play based on the kids personalities and abilities. In many cases, a group of students lend themselves quite easily to a particular story or particular characters, he said. In many ways this is the most mature show weve attempted. It requires very strong acting skills, and takes on some darker themes than our past shows. I knew this group of kids would be able to handle it. It is a fun but very challenging show. According to the Stoughton Opera House website, Beauty and the Beast Jr. is the story in the heart of a
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This is the fifth year the schools fifth-graders have put on a musical at the historic venue, including recent performances of Alice in Wonderland Jr., Aladdin Jr. and Jungle Book Jr. Tickets are free, though Otteson said free will donations are encouraged. For more information on Beauty and the Beast Jr., visit stoughtonoperahouse. com or call 877-4400.
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Girls basketball
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Stoughton wins 12 of 14 at Monroe

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
The Stoughton High School varsity wrestling team did not have many problems in a 65-6 win at Monroe last Friday. Sophomore Collin Krause wrestled up a weight class to 138 pounds and won by technical fall over Jarod Amacher, 22-4. Junior Gunnar Helland (152) pinned Isaac Allen in 1:44, while Junior Patrick Reilly (160) won by an 11-3 major decision over Mitch Swanson.. Senior Joe Pulley (182) defeated Hayden Arneson by an 18-1 technical fall, and senior Brian Wagner (195) took down Austin Minder in a 6-2 decision. Freshman Brandon Klein (106) pinned David Andrews in 4 minutes, 57 seconds, and junior Zach Hasselberger (126) pinned Cole Murray in 4:48. Freshman Kaleb Louis (132) added a pin over Ian Salzwedel in 2:38. Stoughton continues the season at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Badger South rival Oregon, and it travels to Whitnall High School for an invite at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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Stoughton head coach Rami Hoaglin celebrates with senior Payton Gross after a 3-pointer at the buzzer before halftime last Friday at Madison Edgewood. Gross scored 18 points off the bench, including four 3-pointers, in a 55-48 win.
Stoughton 40, Lodi 24
Shooting stars carry Vikings

Stoughton drains eight 3-pointers, led by Gross with four, in 55-48 win
ANTHONY IOZZO
The basket seemed larger for the Stoughton girls basketball team last Friday at Madison Edgewood. The Vikings hit six 3-pointers in the first half, and they added two more in the fourth quarter to pull
away for their fifth consecutive win, 55-48. Senior Payton Gross had four of the eight baskets from the outside off the bench, leading Stoughton (8-4 overall, 4-2 Badger South) with 18 points. It felt really natural out there, Gross said. We went out there and just ran the plays and werent really forcing anything. We worked the ball around and ended up open, and then we were hitting our shots. We are a good 3-point shooting team, all of us, and they just ended
up falling. The win finished the first half of the conference season, and Stoughton is currently in third place behind the two teams that it lost to Oregon (10-2, 5-0) and Monona Grove (9-1, 4-1). Head coach Rami Hoaglin said she is happy with where the girls are at after knocking off Edgewood (5-5, 2-3). This was a big game for us. Ending the first round, this was an important game for us to go after and to play with confidence,
Hoaglin said. One thing about my team that I talked with the girls about before the game is the balance we have. If I can have a kid come off the bench and score 18 points, that is awesome. The Vikings jumped out early against Edgewood, but the Crusaders came as close as five points in the third quarter. However a Stoughton timeout during Edgewoods 7-2 run was
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The Vikings continued to pick up dual wins with a 40-24 win against Lodi at Stoughton High School last Thursday. Klein pinned Bryant Ziegler in 5:53, while Hasselberger pinned Jacob Collins in 1:54. Junior Joe Nelson (145) pinned Mitch Falk in 30 seconds, and junior Austin Benton got a fall over Zack Steuck in 3:03. Kraus added a 13-1 major decision over Tyler Endres. Freshman Tristan Jenny (113) won 2-1 over Jacob Busser, while Helland defeated Tristan McDonald 3-2. Reilly added a 6-3 win over Nathan DeGroff, and Wagner edged Ryan Ripp, 3-2.
Clutch shots push Vikes past Monroe

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Boys basketball
Close games in the fourth quarter are not anything new for the Stoughton High School boys basketball team, and Tuesdays 48-41 win over Monroe was no exception. The host Vikings needed several clutch shots after Monroe took the lead in the third quarter to remain close, and then they needed the shots again in the fourth to recapture the lead. But it was junior forward Nick McGlynns 3-pointer with two minutes to play and his 4-for-4 stretch at the free-throw line in the final 18 seconds of the game that sealed the deal
is something to be proud of at the end of the day, McGlynn Badger South said. You cant let anything go through your head during those Team W-L free throws. It is just another Monona Grove 5-0 shot, 15-feet with no one in front of you, and you have to Stoughton 5-1 knock it down. Madison Edgewood 4-2 Before McGlynns heroics, senior guard Will Clark, junior Milton 2-4 forward River Hoaglin and Monroe 2-5 freshman guard Troy Slaby all Fort Atkinson 1-4 connected on clutch 3-pointers in the second half Oregon 2-5 Hoaglin cut a six-point Monroe lead three with a triple late for Stoughton (10-2 overall, 5-1 in the third, and Clark drilled Badger South). a big one with under six minPhoto by Anthony Iozzo I have been working really utes to play that made it 38-36 Senior PJ Rosowski is able to secure a jumpball in the fourth quarter Tuesday in a hard on my free throws, espeBadger South Conference game against Monroe at Stoughton High School. The play led Turn to Boys BB/Page 11 to a 12-3 run to close out the game in a 48-41 win. cially lately in practice, so that
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Boys swimming
Short-handed Vikings fall to Red Hawks

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Sports editor
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Truehl shines in net

Chris Truehl, a freshman goaltender for Air Force, won his fifthstraight game last week and picked up another shutout (his second in the last five games). He was also the Atlantic Hockey Association Rookie of the Week for the second time last week.
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Conservation Club Fisheree Jan. 25
The Stoughton Conservation Club is hosting its 2014 Fisheree and Bounty Hunt on Lake Kegonsa from midnight to 4 p.m. Jan. 25. The competition would be moved to Jan. 26 due to inclement weather. Springers on Lake Kegonsa (3097 Sunnyside St.) will once again serve as the events headquarters. Once again anglers can catch a tagged walleye released earlier this month, which will again be worth $10,000. There will also be a big fish contest in several categories: walleye, northern pike, bass, panfish. First place will be awarded $150, while second takes home $100. Top entries in the rough fish category will earn $50 and $25, respectively. Raffles will be held at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. A raffle ticket is required to enter. There will also be kids games at 12:30 p.m., as well as raffles and door prizes. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold. All fish must be registered by 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Quams Motor Sports, Springs, Lunatics Bait & Tackle, Quickstop Mobile and Conant Automotive. For more information contact Roy Quam at 575-6633 or Al Wendorf at 873-3431.
With only 15 out of 26 guys competing Tuesday evening, the Stoughton boys swimming team still managed to put up a big fight in a Badger South Conference loss at home against Milton 110-59. I am happy with how the boys swam today, even though we were down so many guys, Vikings head coach Karissa Kruszewski said. Stoughtons only individual win came from Connor Sawyers in the 50 free (23.57 seconds). Sawyers also played a key role in the 200 medley relay, helping Ben Schleppenbach, Gabe Ross and Isaac Eugster take the event in 1:52.84 Our relays are really starting to look good, and were trying to find the best relays to put together, Kruszewski said. Those relays spots are going to be hard fought for. In my mind, it really comes down to who wants it more, and whoever wants it the most will be rewarded the most. Stoughtons junior varsity team also lost, 67-28. Out of all the swims, the Vikings picked up 15 best times from Ross, Adam Fryer, Schleppenbach, Tristin Heisig, Eugster, Trevor Pope, Dylan Flynn, Brian Hinrichs and Sawyers. The Vikings host the top-ranked Division 2 team in the state in conference rival Madison Edgewood at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. That marks the Vikings final meet before the conference swim meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Monona Grove High School.
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Sophomore Gabe Ross helped Stoughtons 200-yard medley relay open Tuesdays Badger South Conference dual against Milton with a victory in 1 minute, 52.84 seconds.
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The Vikings 800-yard freestyle relay (4x200) of Heisig, Fryer, Schleppenbach and Sawyers paced Stoughton at Saturdays Middleton Cardinal Invitational, finishing sixth overall in 8:18.56. Erik Hansen, Calvin Vincent, Heisig and Schleppenbach finished one spot back, taking seventh in the 300 (50-10050-100) back with a 3:08.49. Eugster, Heisig, Sawyers and Fryer posted an eighth-place finish in the 850 (50-100-200-500) relay with a time of 9:07.76. Eugster then joined Pope, Ian Trautman and Sawyers to match the
finish one event later in the 100 (4x25) free (47.25). In a meet featuring three of the states top Division 1 schools it was three-time defending state champion and top-ranked Madison Memorial (197) that came away with top honors. Second ranked Madison West (167) took third, while 10th-ranked Middleton (155) rounded out the top three. McFarland (135), ranked second in Division 2 finished fourth. Stoughton tied Holmen with 88 points for ninth place out of the 12 teams competing.
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Featured Athlete: Hannah Hobson Parents: Doug and Marsha Hobson Sport(s): Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field Other activities/hobbies: I like to hang out with friends and family and I love to be creative and crafty Plans after high school: To go to college for business and home design and hopefully play basketball Most memorable high school sports experience: Both times beating Oregon last year. One was a big comeback win and the other was to knock them off in the regional round What kind of goals do you set for yourself to keep getting better at your sport? Always taking advantage of practice time to be the best player I can be for myself and my teammates.
The Stoughton girls varsity cross country team was named Academic All-State with an average grade point average of 3.92. I was as proud of the academic allstate award as any award I have been associated with as a coach, Vikings head coach Patrick Schneider said. We stress having student athletes and the girls showed that is more than possible to maintain high grades and achieve academic excellence. In order to qualify for the award, the team had to qualify for the state meet. Then, five out of the top seven varsity runners must have over a 3.5 GPA.
Stoughtons top five runners averaged a 3.92. Even when averaging the entire team, the GPA was 3.8. I was floored when I saw the numbers, Schneider said. I think that the dedication the girls have Schneider shown to running is a reflection of their entire quest for excellence everywhere in life. Schnieder was also named Girls Coach of the Year in District 5 at the 35th annual Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association (WCCCA) annual dinner
and meeting earlier this month his first time winning the honor. Since it is voted on by coaches in all divisions it helps to have a good team and get to know a lot of people, Schneider said. I think the award was a combination of having a very good groups of runners to coach and having coached long enough to have other coaches recognize who I am. Schneider was quick to say SHS boys head coach Susan Zaemisch deserves the award as least as much as he himself. We really do co-coach, Schneider said. The girls winning sectionals in such a commanding fashion was probably most of the reason I won the award. Basically, the girls earned me the award and I got to go along for the ride.
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Inclement weather postpones last Saturdays game

The Stoughton boys hockey team saw Saturdays Badger South Conference game against Monroe canceled due to inclement weather. The Vikings (7-6-0 overall, 2-3-0 conference) return to action at 7 p.m. Thursday inside the McFarland Community Ice Center. The Badger South Conference rival Spartans have posted a 3-100 overall record this season and stand at 1-4-0 in conference. No make-up date for the game against Monroe (3-6-0, 0-6-0) had been announced as the Courier Hub went to press on Tuesday. Stoughton has been led by senior forward Aussie Millers 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) and senior netminder Taylor Lyons (.873 save percentage) this season. From there the Vikings head to Nagawaukee Ice Rink in Delafield for a 7 p.m. game against Kettle Moraine/Mukwonago (7-7-3) before returning home for a 7:45 p.m. game against Waunakee (9-50) on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Jeremy Jones
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Team W-L-T Monona Grove 4-1-0 Oregon 3-1-0 Mad. Edgewood 3-2-0 Stoughton 2-3-0 McFarland 1-3-0 Monroe 0-3-0
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Registration is now being accepted for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Softball Clinics. All individuals in grades 4-12 are welcome to attend and increase their knowledge of pitching and/or hitting. Admittance will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Softball clinics: One clinic $50, two clinics $90 Session 1: Hitting Clinic: conteduc/camps. Feb. 15 (8:30 - 11 a.m.) Session 2: Hitting Clinic: Stoughton Womens Pool League Feb. 15 (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Session 3: Hitting Clinic: Standings for Jan. 16 Feb. 15 (2:30 - 5 p.m.) 1. Sonnys I 1587 points Session 1: Intermediate Pitching Clin2. Rev Jims II 1586 points ic: Feb. 22 (8:30 - 11 a.m.) 3. Whatever I 1551 points Session 2: Advanced Pitching Clinic: 4. Reverend Jims 1523 points Feb. 22 (11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.) 5. Whatever II 1486 points For more information, contact Con6. Sonnys II 1454 points tinuing Education Services at 262-4727. Rev Jims II I 1433 points 3165. Register online at: www.uww.edu/ 8. Waters Edge 1414 points
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Marsh earns a hat trick in win over Viroqua

Stoughton junior Casey Marsh scored twice just under six minutes apart as part of a four-goal first period by the Icebergs on Friday. Marsh later capped her hat trick in the third period as the visiting MSO Icebergs sank Viroqua 8-1. Oregons Tasha Martin, Savannah Kopf, Stoughtons Rachel Dvorak and Samantha Kinsler all added goals. Having not seen a shot on goal through two periods, Jochmann said Torpy was simply caught off guard on the Blackhawks fastbreak goal by Molly Berg at the end. Viroqua has improved, and I give much credit to them for sticking it out through the season and getting better, Jochmann added. Its great to see a team grow with so little success on the scoreboard. Torpy made zero saves in the blowout, while Viroquas Bree Rodriguez kicked aside 25. The Icebergs (11-6-2 overall, 4-1-1 Badger Conference) travel to Piece Park in Baraboo for a 7:30 p.m. game against the conference rival Badger Thunder (5-7-1, 1-3-1) on Friday. Stoughton follows that up a day later inside the McFarland Ice Arena against the fifth-ranked Onalaska Hilltoppers (9-3-0) Though the MSO Icebergs and Middleton Metro Lynx have developed into one of the top girls hockey rivalries in the Badger Conference, there will be more than hockey on everyones mind when the two teams drop the puck Tuesday, Jan. 28 inside the Mandt Community Center. Having wanted to do some sort of fundraiser, Torpy and her mom decided to help organize a breast cancer awareness night, they will be call Pink the Rink. I think everyone has been affected by breast cancer or some type of cancer somehow, Torpy said. Most girls are playing in honor of someone they know who has battled or is battling breast cancer. It seemed like a fun way to raise a lot of money for research, as well as honor victims and survivors of breast cancer, she added. Though she came up with the idea, Torpy said, lots of her teammates are helping to organize the event by coming up with new ideas of things to do and being proactive in getting donations. There will be a raffle and Chuck-aduck in order to raise money. We will also have a donation box out during our game so anyone can choose
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to donate to the cause, Torpy said. Our goal is to raise $1,000 and all the money raised will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
CW Storm 2, Icebergs 0
After a very lopsided win Friday night, the Icebergs ran into a very talented Central Wisconsin team with a lot of different scoring threats. Outshot 44-8, the Icebergs watched the Storm roll 2-0 inside Greenheck Fieldhouse in Schofield. Emily Bauer and Megan Marlowe scored for the second-ranked Storm, which improved to 15-3-1 on the year with the win. Torpy finished with 42 saves in the loss, while Central Wisconsins Lisa Fowle had eight. Kenzie was tested in goal throughout the game, and kept us within striking distance on the scoreboard for most of the game, Jochmann said. Unfortunately, getting out of our defensive end and through the neutral zone against this team was a challenge, as they do a nice job of backchecking and playing tough in 50/50 battle situations. Even though we were unable to generate many scoring chances, it was good to hold such a good team to just two goals.
Girls BB: Lady Vikings win fifth straight

Continued from page 9 used to calm the girls down. We just told ourselves that we were up and in control of the game, Gross said. When we are up by 10, it is their problem, not our problem. We just brought it back in, kept our composure and finished strong. The Vikings finished the quarter on a 5-0 run, and Gross and senior Patricia Dumas knocked in 3-pointers in the first two minutes of the fourth to help hold on to a nine-point lead, 48-39. Stoughton closed the game at the free-throw line, going 4-for-8 in the final two minutes of the game. Gross scored 11 of her 18 in the first half, including a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end the half with Stoughton up 33-25. One of the things I told Payton Gross is that she is one of our best pure shooters, and so I wanted her to take a look and take advantage of anything she saw, Hoaglin said. She did a great job, not just offensively, but she did a great job defensively too. We knew we had to shut down (senior guard) Sam Foti, and we had a couple of different girls on her tonight, Payton Kahl and
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Team W-L Oregon 5-0 Monona Grove 4-1 Stoughton 4-2 Madison Edgewood 2-3 Monroe 1-3 Fort Atkinson 1-3 Milton 0-5 Payton Gross. They a did a good job taking care of business there as well. Sophomore Jenna Gardner started the game with a 3-pointer, while Gross knocked in two of her four and Dumas added another in the first quarter to help the Vikings build a 16-11 lead. Freshman Payton Kahl had the other 3-pointer 45 seconds into the second quarter. Sophomore Hannah Hobson added nine points, while Gardner finished with eight. Dumas had six. Foti and junior guard Emma Meriggioli each had 16 points for Edgewood. The Vikings continue the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday against non-conference Mount Horeb at home before traveling to Monroe at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
The inaugural Mad City Pond Hockey Championships are set for Jan. 24-26 at the Vilas Park Lagoon. The 4-on-4 round robin tournament features nine divisions from squirts to seniors open. Registration is $280 for adult teams (four to seven players), $240 for youth teams and is still open up until the tournament. The tournament is modeled after the pond hockey tournament in Eagle River, which pulls in people from 38 different states, Unlike Eagle River, the Mad City Pond Hockey Championships have a youth division. A Winter Carnival, with bouncy houses, popcorn and cotton candy machines, small carnival games, hockey shooting lanes and much more entertainment to enjoy, will be held inside the UW Carbone Cancer Pancreas Cancer Task Force tent, fully enclosed with heat. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised from the carnival will be donated to the Pancreas Cancer fund. To make a personal or corporate donation, make a check payable to the Pancreas Cancer Research Fund, and send it to: UW Carbone Cancer Center, Attn: Pancreas Cancer Research Fund, Madison, WI 53792-6164 or, make a contribution online at:
SYS free skills & drills
Stoughton Youth Softball League is offering free skill development clinics Saturday evenings this winter through early spring. The SYS Skills & Drills Saturdays began Jan. 11 and run through March 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Stoughton High School Field House. The drop-in style clinics are free and open to youth in second through 12 who reside in the Stoughton Area School District. Skills & Drills Saturdays are designed to introduce new players to the sport of softball and get all ages ready for SYS league play this coming spring and summer. Adult coaches/supervisors will be running various stations to help players on their skills. All players will be required to sign in.
SYS registration opens
Registration for SYS 2014 summer leagues opened on Jan. 15. Players can obtain forms and submit registrations online at: StoughtonYouthSoftball. com. Early bird registration fees are $90 for the Badger Recreational League and $125 for the South Central Competitive League. Fees will increase by $10 after Feb. 15. For more information, the public can contact Eric Benkert at (608) 588-4522 or Keith Poirier at (608) 358-6197.
When Its More Than Just the Blues

Winter got you down? Is it normal sadness or something more? Join Dr. Daniel Staddler, Family Medicine Physician, to learn about depression including Seasonal Affective Daniel Staddler , M.D. Disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms of depression and what can be done to help you feel better. Wednesday, January 29th at 6 p.m. Stoughton Hospital Bryant Health Education Center (lower level) To register for this free event, please contact Sonja at 873-2356 or [email protected].
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Freshman Payton Kahl runs into the lane for a floater in the fourth quarter last Friday at Edgewood.
28, for a conference matchup. Right now, we are in a pretty secure spot, third in the conference, Gross said. If we come out strong against MG and
Oregon next time, we will be sitting pretty nice. It is still out there and open to win, and that is what is on our minds, getting the best spot in conference that we can.
Boys BB: Vikings move to 5-1 in the Badger South

Continued from page 9 Monroe. A few minutes later, Slaby drilled a 3-pointer after an offensive rebound by the Vikings was kicked out. That made it 39-38 Stoughton. I let the offense come to me, and I got the open looks and just knocked them down, Slaby said. Monroe freshman guard Alex Tordoff hit a basket to give Monroe the lead again, but that was the last time the Cheesemakers would lead the game. These guys continue, night-in and night-out, to find ways to win basketball games, head coach Matt Hockett said. It is not always pretty. It is not always how their coach would prefer it to be done. I couldnt be prouder of what they have done and what they have accomplished, but in the same breath and as I tell them all the time contentment is the enemy of progress. We do have to make sure there are some things throughout these 32 minutes that we can definitely clean up. Slaby led the Vikings with 14 points, while McGlynn added 13. Junior forward PJ Rosowski chipped in seven. Stoughton plays Reedsburg at 5:15 p.m. Saturday in the Badger Challenge at DeForest. It then hosts Janesville Craig at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in a non-conference game.
Stoughton 43, Milton 40
The Vikings returned home for the first time since Dec. 3 last Friday and held on for a 43-40 win over Milton. The game was tied after three quarters, but Stoughton was able to build a four-point lead in the fourth. The Red Hawks came back to tie the game with 18 seconds left, but it was Stoughton junior Bradley Graffin who hit two clutch free throws to give the Vikings the lead again. Milton missed on the next possession, and Stoughton held on for the win. Clark led the Vikings with 16 points, while seniors Luke Logan and Rosowski each added eight points.
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Ezra Church of Stoughton members help make food boxes for delivery in December as part of the 2013 Stoughton Holiday Fund. Church member Dennis Huvila helps put food in boxes among many volunteers, along with helper Amy Hartsough.
The Stoughton Kiwanis Club installed new officers and welcomed a new member Thursday, Oct. 17. The club meets at 5:30p.m on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Vennevoll Clubhouse, at the corner of North Henry and North Morris Street. For more information on Kiwanis, go to www.stoughtonkiwanis.org or call McNaughton at 877-1055. Pictured from left: Front row: Barry Verdegan, secretary, Sid Boersma, new member, Mary McNaughton, past president, Glenn McNaughton, president. Back Row: Bruce Hoehme, deputy lt. governor, Charles Price, lt. governor, Brian Shimon, vice president.
Legals
SECTION 00100 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID FORTON STREET WATER MAIN CONTRACT 1-2014 STOUGHTON UTILITIES CITY OF STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN
ing on this matter on February 3, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, Public Safety Building, 321 S. Fourth Street, Stoughton. For questions related to this notice contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP Joyce Brehm. The land is approximately 66 acres on Dickson road south of Stoughton. A motion was made by Donna Tarpinain, seconded by Frank Sullivan to accept the 66 acre land donation from Sanford Quayle and Joyce Brehm. Members asked questions about: Dickson Road access, access to the property, potential tax liability ($173.00 for this year only), fencing, potential buildings and zoning. Motions passed unanimously on a voice vote! President Menzer directed the Facilities Committee to form a committee to research use of this land donation. DISCUSSION: A. Strategic Plan: Dr. Onsager reviewed the board approved Districts Strategic Plan - Learning, Partnerships, Workforce, and Funding. Agenda items will be related to each plan objective to illustrate how the district is working to achieve the Strategic Plan pillars. B. Elementary Schedule Update: Elementary principals, Cheryl Price, Fred Trotter, and Mike Jamison, presented an update on the elementary master schedule changes implemented this year. The new elementary master schedule creates standardized intervention and enrichment times; the ability to create and move larger blocks of instructional time; allows for team collaboration time; creates fairness for instruction; prep time for all staff; and, creates concise time allocation for core subjects. Students now have improved equity in encore time. This has also improved structure and predictability for staff, along with common minutes each day for staff collaboration. Next steps are: changes driven by student data, survey staff at semester for leadership teams to review for 2014-15 scheduling. We have not received any complaints from parents. Students have responded well to the 4 day rotation. Prep time - 70 minutes/ day. Wednesdays this year have been set aside for building collaboration time each week. C. High School Schedule Update: High school principal, Mike Kruse presented an update on the master schedule changes implemented this year. The high school schedule now has: daily common student intervention time academic homerooms wrapped around lunch times; common time for staff to meet regularly to review student data; academic homeroom teacher access to Infinite Campus for students in their homeroom; 9th and 10th grade academic programming; and 11th and 12th grade access to college/career/scholarship programming. No parent complaints have been received. Next steps: continue review of student data. D. Referendum Planning: Board members discussed potential referendum questions (type), dollar amount and referendum timeline dates. Board members were asked if additional referendum information was needed for members to decide on a referendum question. Members indicated they have all the information they need. President Menzer reviewed upcoming listening sessions: Coffee with the Superintendent December 14, Communications Committee meeting December 11, and listening session before the January 6 board meeting. Tim requested a board work session in January to discuss a plan in the event of a failed referendum and how much information will be released if a referendum fails. He also requested a discussion prior to April about values and priorities for budget for back up plan development. The board requested a resolution be prepared for a non-recurring referendum question for first reading consideration at the December 16 meeting. The second reading and board action will take place at the January 6, 2014 meeting. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: ESL Update; PIE (Partners in Education) Update; Facilities Annual Update; Technology Update; Partners in Education (PIE) Update A motion was made by Francis Sullivan, seconded by Joe Freye, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:39 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP Judy Singletary. DISCUSSION: A. Referendum Planning: President Menzer reviewed referendum information, dollar amounts, recurring vs. nonrecurring questions, decisions about district services. Tim Onsager distributed referendum information: Dane County 2012-13 revenue limit per student; reductions made since 2010; projected deficits; pros and cons for recurring and non-recurring referenda; and projected enrollment through 201819. Derek Spellman reviewed referendum pass/fail data from 2008 to present. He indicated most of the referenda that passed were from small school districts (less than 1,500 students). Members and administrators discussed: nonrecurring referendum creates a high deficit in 4 years; state school funding; continued budget/staffing reductions; difficulty of passing a recurring referendum; current community support levels; district and state population projections (APL); closing an elementary school; reconfigure district grades within schools; transportation double routing, outsourcing; staff reductions/reconfiguration; changing benefits; freezing wages; use of fund balance; change teacher workloads; projected Stoughton population increase from new development; plan in the event of a failed referendum; dissolution of district DPI would not allow; projected staff reductions/enrollment reductions; educator effectiveness impacts; and development of long term financial plan. Next steps: prepare referendum recurring questions for board first reading at December 16 meeting; prepare referendum talking points for staff and Board; and, prepare taxpayer impact information (dollar amount on $150,000 home). The special meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP his wife for this very generous gift of land. The Facilities Committee will meet after the winter break to further study use of the land. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Tina Hunter, seconded by Pat Volk, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to approve: the December 4, 2013 regular meeting and December 9, 2013 special meeting minutes; the November 27 through December 11, 2013 check register and P card as presented as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: $140.00 for high school madrigal singers costume repair from Joni Harvey; $1,200.00 for art room drying rack from Fox Prairie Working for Kids Parent Group; $100.00 for high school madrigal singers costumes from Ken Johnson; $200.00 for high school Madrigal Singer transportation expenses from Heartsong Assisted Living; and, related budget adjustments totaling $1,640.00; a resignation for Dennis Barkenhagen effective December 31, 2013; the Lets Get to Work grant in the amount of $10,983.00 for the 2013-14 school year; the Educator Effectiveness grant in the amount of $21,600.00 for the 2013-14 school year; and a temporary contract for Brandon Amato for the 2013-14 school year. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Open Enrollment Exception Application: A motion was made by Brett Schumacher, seconded by Francis Sullivan, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to approve an open enrollment exception application to leave SASD as presented. DISCUSSION: A. Referendum Planning (F1, L1-5, P2, W1): Board members discussed the first reading of the referendum resolutions posted for tonights meeting. Erica Pickett explained the referendum resolution process. A referendum question needs to be approved by January 18, 2014. Francis Sullivan asked for an explanation of why the board is moving toward a recurring referendum. President Menzer explained members feel, after additional time to consider the districts financial situation, a recurring referendum provides stability to meet the future financial needs of the district. If a nonrecurring referendum were passed, the district would be faced with a larger deficit at the end of the referendum (potentially $7M+). A recurring referendum creates a stable funding environment for the district. A community listening session will take place Monday, January 6, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the board room immediately before the regular meeting. This item will appear on the January 6 agenda for board action. (Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit for Recurring Purposes and Resolution Providing for a Referendum Election on the Question of the Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the School District Budget to Exceed) B. Technology Update (L1, L2) District Technology Director, Paul Vande Hei presented a Technology Update power point presentation. The update included: summer work (desktops to laptops, Windows 7, wireless infrastructure, district use of Google Drive, and implemented Chromebooks-150); device accessibility; network hardware and capability (1,700 devices, 4,200+ users, 6 district buildings, 6-4K sites, 5 non-district entities); mobile device/accessibility; Common Core and Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) readiness; 21st Century Learning; and, Social Media policy. C. 806.00 Dual Enrollment (L1, L2, L5): Tina Hunter reviewed the proposed revisions to the Dual Enrollment policy. These revisions will be placed on the January 6 agenda for board action. D. 809.00 Full Time Student (L1, L2): Tina Hunter reviewed the proposed revisions to the Full Time Student policy. These revisions will be placed on the January 6 agenda for board action. E. 813.00 Student Scholarships and Awards (L1, L2, L4, L5): Tina Hunter reviewed the proposed revisions to the Student Scholarships and Awards policy. These revisions will be placed on the January 6 agenda for board action. F. 811.00 Full-Time Open Enrollment Program (L5, P1): Tina Hunter reviewed the proposed revisions to the Full-Time Open Enrollment Program policy. Referred back to policy committee to add a reporting provision. G. 501.00 Nondiscrimination Statement (L1, L2, L3): Tina Hunter reviewed the proposed revisions to the Nondiscrimination Statement policy. These revisions will be placed on the January 6 agenda for board action. H. WASB Resolutions (F2, P3): Board members reviewed the WASB Resolutions and resolution process to be voted on at the 2014 WASB Convention in January. WASB Representative, Donna Tarpinian, asked board members to let her know of any views they have regarding these resolutions. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Special board meeting Monday, January 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m.- Referendum boot camp information session; February 3, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. - Alternative Compensation Plan Model for Teachers (Verisite) presentation; ESL Update; PIE Update; Facilities Annual Update, TAG Plan Annual Report; and Kohl Teacher Recognition. A motion was made by Pat Volk, seconded by Francis Sullivan, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP ***
Stoughton Utilities will receive sealed Bids for the Forton Street Water Main project until 11 A.M., local time, February 5, 2014, at the office of Stoughton Utilities, 600 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Work includes approximately 1,000 linear feet of water main and appurtenances, including approximately 200 linear feet of directionally drilled water main. Four sanitary sewer manholes and two storm sewer manholes will also be replaced. The work also includes curb and gutter replacement, asphalt pavement restoration, turf restoration, and related miscellaneous work. Bids are to be addressed to Stoughton Utilities, 600 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 and shall be marked Sealed Bid-Forton Street Water Main-Contract 1-2014. Complete digital Project Bidding Documents are available at www.strand. com or at www.questcdn.com. Download the digital Bidding Documents for $30 by inputting Quest project number 3051984 on the websites Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance with free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Bidding Documents may be reviewed and paper copies may be obtained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc., 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715. A nonrefundable fee of $100 will be required (shipping and handling fees included). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided. All Bidders submitting a sealed Bid shall obtain the Bidding Documents from QuestCDN.com or from Strand Associates, Inc. Bidders who submit a Bid must be a Plan Holder of record at the Issuing Office. Bids from Bidders who are not on the Plan Holders List may be returned as not being responsive. Plan Holders are requested to provide an e mail address if they wish to receive addenda and other information electronically. Plan Holders are requested to designate whether they are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier if they want this information posted on the project Plan Holders List. The Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidders maximum Bid price. Bidders shall comply with all provisions of Section 66.0903 of the Wisconsin Statutes with respect to wage scales. Stoughton Utilities reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 85 days after the time set for receiving Bids. Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. Prospective Bidders are required to complete and submit a prequalification questionnaire with supporting documents to OWNER (see Instructions to Bidders). Prequalification forms will be provided with Bidding Document sets. Completed forms are to be submitted no later than 11 A.M., local time, on January 30, 2014. The Strand Associates, Inc. project manager is Mark A. Fisher, P.E. and can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc., 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715, (608) 251 4843 regarding the project. Published by the authority of Stoughton Utilities Sean Grady, Utilities Operations Superintendent Dated at Stoughton, Wisconsin Published: January 16 and 23, 2014 WNAXLP
Case No. 14PR28 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 23, 1923 and date of death January 6, 2014, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 400 North Morris Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on February 14, 2014 at 8:00a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is April 25, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608-266-4311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar January 13, 2014 Jonathan M. Hajny 828 Roby Road Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-4081 Bar Number: 1014429 Published: January 23, 30 and February 6, 2014 WNAXLP
STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) and Deadline for Filing Claims (Informal Administration) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Frances Arlene Gassen
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Please take notice that Jeff & Ronna Nyman, owner of the property at 420 S. Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, have requested a variance from zoning code section, 78-105(2)(e)8bJ, Rear lot line to house: 20 feet. The property at 420 S. Page Street is formally described as follows: Parcel number: 281/0511-082-04872, with a legal description of: ORIGINAL PLAT BLOCK 7 LOTS 7 & 8 The applicants are requesting a variance to allow rezoning of the property from NB Neighborhood Business to SR6 Single Family Residential. The current rear lot line setback to the house is less than the required 20-foot setback. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals will conduct a hear-
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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, December 2, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bev Fergus, Joe Freye, Wanda Grasse, Tina Hunter, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, Francis Sullivan, Donna Tarpinian, and Pat Volk. CONTEMPLATED EXECUTIVE SESSION: President Menzer stated there is not a need for executive session at this time. PUBLIC COMMENT: Robert Kluge, 1012 Gilrust Ave., recurring referendum comments. C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: Dr. Onsager highlighted the recent FAB Lab open house for area businesses at the high school and comments from those attending. He thanked the Board for their support of the FAB Lab project. A public FAB Lab open house will be held in January. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Tina Hunter, seconded by Donna Tarpinian, and carried unanimously to approve the November 18, 2013 regular meeting minutes; approve the November 14-26, 2013 check register as presented; say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: $30.00 and $15.00 for Kegonsa field trip expenses from Kegonsa Working for Kids Parent Group; and, related budget adjustments totaling $45.00; and, approve a 66:0301 Contract for the 2013-14 Youth Apprenticeship and School-to-Career Program. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Land Donation: Dr. Onsager reviewed a land donation offer to the district from Sanford Quayle and his wife
BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2013
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A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, December 9, 2013, at 6:47 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center upper conference room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Joe Freye, Brett Schumacher, Tina Hunter, Bev Fergus, Pat Volk, Liz Menzer, Donna Tarpinian (arrived 6:51 p.m.), Wanda Grasse (arrived 6:51 p.m.), and Francis Sullivan (arrived 7:30 p.m.). Also present: Fred Trotter, Mike Kruse, Mel Dow, Pete Wilson, Brian Shimon, Tim Onsager, Erica Pickett, Becky Fjelstad, Cheryl Price, Paul Vande Hei, Derek Spellman,
BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District SPECIAL MEETING December 9, 2013
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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, December 16, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bev Fergus, Joe Freye, Wanda Grasse, Tina Hunter, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, Francis Sullivan, Donna Tarpinian, and Pat Volk. CONTEMPLATED EXECUTIVE SESSION President Menzer stated a need for executive session. A motion was made by Tina Hunter, seconded by Brett Schumacher, and carried on a roll call vote (Volk, Tarpinian Schumacher, Fergus, Sullivan, Hunter, Freye, Grasse, Menzer) to move into executive session citing Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to discuss a personnel issue at 7:01 p.m. The board will reconvene in open session. An executive session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. in the upper conference room of the Administrative and Educational Service Center. Present: Bev Fergus, Joe Freye, Wanda Grasse, Tina Hunter, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, Francis Sullivan, Donna Tarpinian and Pat Volk. Also present: Tim Onsager. Board members discussed a personnel issue. A motion was made by Pat Volk, seconded by Donna Tarpinian, and carried to move into open session at 7:19 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Donna Tarpinian asked fellow board members to consider a draft letter to support LRB 2673/2 overhauling public school funding. Board members supported the draft letter to be sent to legislators. Donna Tarpinian also reported about Senate bill 76 for independent charter schools and charter school funding. She asked fellow board members to contact legislators individually to not support this bill. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: Dr. Onsager reported: he met with Deputy Education Secretary, Susan Swenson at Fox Prairie Elementary School last Friday to view first hand our inclusion model here in Stoughton; tonight is the last night for this years Madrigal dinner; this week, Tuesday is the high school orchestra concert, Thursday is the River Bluff band concert and Thursday is the Fox sing along at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; and lastly, Sunday we officially accepted the 45+ acres of land from Sanford Quayle and his wife Joyce Brehm. Dr. Onsager thanked Sanford Quayle and
BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District REGULAR MEETING December 16, 2013
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Members: David Kneebone, Sonny Swangstu, Tim Swadley, Michael Engelberger, Ron Christianson, Paul Lawrence, Tricia Suess, Greg Jenson, Eric Hohol, Tom Majewski, Tom Selsor, Ross Urven Absent and Excused: Tricia Suess Mayor Donna Olson presided at a Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, on Tuesday, 24, 2013, convening at 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Acting City Clerk Maria P. Hougan called the roll and noted 11 alders present: Kneebone, Swangstu, Swadley, Engelberger, Christianson, Lawrence, Jenson, Hohol, Majewski, Selsor, Urven. Communications: ? Alder Swadley said that Alder Suess asked him to present a formal request to name the park by the Fire Station Stoughton Rotary Park. The Rotarians have donated money and taken on the project of building the gazebo. There is a 30 day period in which other names can be suggested. ? Planning Director Scheel presented the Future Urban Development Area (FUDA) possibilities. The Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) is working with the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, and Rutland to gather information and ideas about the Citys possible growth. There are going to be three open houses: September 30, 6:30 p.m., Stoughton Fire Department Training Room, 401 E. Main Street October 2, 6:30 p.m., Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County Rd. B October 10, 6:30 p.m., Dunkirk Town Hall, 654 County Rd. N There is also a survey available at displays located in Stoughton City Hall, Stoughton Public Library, the Stoughton Area Senior Center, and Dunn and Pleasant Springs Town Halls, and on the project webpage: www.capitalarearpc. org/Stoughton_FUDA.html ? Alder Swangstu announced that there will be a fish boil at the American Legion this Saturday, September 28. ? Alder Hohol announced that the Stoughton Dream Park Organization is having a Dream Fest Event on Saturday, September 28. ? Evan Slocum of the Urban Tree Alliance gave a presentation on the 2013 Stoughton Tree Inventory and Urban Forest Management Plan. The Urban Tree Alliance have inventoried the trees in the City and will be updating the existing inventory and management plan. They found the most dominant species was the Norway Maple. The Emerald Ash Borer has not been discovered in Stoughton yet. The full report can be found on the City website and in the Council packet. Mr. Slocum also mentioned that the Streets Department doesnt have enough dedicated staff to take care of the trees. Mayor Olson commended and thanked the tree specialists along with Karl Manthe and his staff. ? Scheel reported that City staff is preparing to have the general development plan for Kettle Park West reviewed by the Planning Commission. 2. Minutes and Reports Mayor Olson noted there is a letter in the reports section regarding Jerry and Maxine King vs. City of Stoughton, and requested Council members to discuss it if they wanted to. There was no discussion. Minutes (placed on file): CIP 06/17/2013, 06/19/2013; Opera House
CITY OF STOUGHTON OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Date/Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 @ 7:00 P.M. Location: Council Chambers/Public Safety Building
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Board 07/23/2013; Utilities Committee 08/19/2013; Finance Committee 08/27/2013; Planning Commission 09/09/2013; Landmarks Commission 09/12/2013; Personnel Committee 08/15/2013, 08/26/2013 Reports: Utilities July 2013 Financial Summary; Utilities July 2013 Statistical Information; Utilities Payments Due List; August Claims and August Treasurers Report; Jerry and Maxine King vs. City of Stoughton 3. Public Comment: Kathleen Kelly, 909 Summit, registered to speak regarding the Dane County Library Tax. Kathleen thanked the community for supporting the library and asked the alders to continue to support the library. CONSENT AGENDA 4. Common Council minutes of 09/10/2013: Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried 11-0 by acclamation. OLD BUSINESS 5. O-19-2013: An Ordinance providing for the direct annexation of a portion of the Town of Dunkirk to the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried 11-0 by acclamation. NEW BUSINESS (10 moved to first item) 10. R-123-2013: Requesting exemption from the Dane County Library Tax. (Library Board recommends approval 9-0.) Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 11-0 by acclamation. 6. O-20-2013: An Ordinance amending the zoning classification for property located at 819 N. Page Street, Stoughton, WI, from GI-General Industrial to PB-Planned Business. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Alder Christianson presented the first reading. No action taken. 7. O-21-2013: An Ordinance amending the zoning classification of property located at 820, 824, and 832 Berry Street, Stoughton, WI, from PD-Planned Development to SR6-Single Family Residential. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Alder Christianson presented the first reading. No action taken. 8. O-22-2013: Rezoning 2320 Jackson Street, Castle Condominiums Units 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, and 118 from PD-Planned Development to PDGDP?Planned Development-General Development Plan to establish allowable and conditional uses. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Alder Christianson presented the first reading, No action taken. 9. R-117-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to recommend and approve the Department Safety Recognition Awards. (Stoughton Safety Committee recommends approval 6-0; Finance Committee recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Lawrence, second by Swadley, to approve. Motion carried 11-0 by roll call. 11. R-126-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the Street Department 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan for street construction projects. (Public Works recommends approval 4-0 with Mayor Olson voting) Streets Superintendent Karl Manthe presented the 5 year plan. Moved by Engelberger, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 11-0 by acclamation. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Lawrence, second by Swangstu, to adjourn at 7:40 P.M. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Maria P. Hougan, Acting City Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP Kettle Park West development. Laura Trotter, 2156 Fallen Oak Trail, registered in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Randy Olson, 820 Pleasant View Drive, registered in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Jerry Ley, 1225 Sundt Lane, registered in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Gloria Stehley, 1610 Norse Parkway, registered in favor of the Kettle Park West development. 4. Public Hearing on the proposed 2014 City of Stoughton Budget Finance Director Sullivan gave an overview of the 2014 Budget. Mayor Olson closed the Council session at 7:45 PM. and opened the public hearing. Richard MacDonald, 524 Kingslynn Road, registered to speak in support of the budget. Buzz Davis 1021 River View Drive, spoke regarding the budget Mayor Olson closed the public hearing and reopened the Council session at 8:50 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA 5. Approval of Council minutes of: 10/22/2013 Moved by Swadley, second by Christianson, to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. OLD BUSINESS 6. O-23-2013: Rezoning the property at the northwest corner of US Highway 51 and State Highway 138 from RH-Rural Holding to Planned Development (PD). (Planning Commission recommends approval 4-1 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Mayor Olson encouraged Council to vote yes on the General Development Plan. Hohol and Jenson were in support. Engelberger and Kneebone were in opposition. Swadley and Suess had questions. Further discussions followed. Main Motion: Moved by Christianson, second by Hohol, to approve. Motion carried 8-4 by roll call, with Swadley, Kneebone, Engelberger, and Majewski in opposition. Moved by Hohol, second by Christianson, to call the question. Motion failed 5-7 by roll call, with Swangstu, Christianson, Lawrence, Jenson, Hohol, Urven, and Suess in opposition. Selsor called a point of order. Moved by Majewski, second by Kneebone, to table this item, in order to amend the zoning ordinance to allow for more input by city council into the zoning ordinance. Motion failed 4-8 by roll, with Jenson, Hohol, Urven, Selsor, Suess, Swangstu, Christianson, and Lawrence in opposition. Engelberger called a point of order. Moved by Lawrence, second by Hohol to call the question to close debate. Motion passes on roll call 8-4. With Swadley, Kneebone, Engelberger, and Selsor in opposition. Selsor called a point of order. The council voted on the main motion. The council took a break at 8:50 P.M. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 P.M.. 7. O-27-2013: Amending Section 78-206(4)(1) Bed and Breakfast Establishment of the Zoning Code. (Planning Commission recommends approval 6-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. NEW BUSINESS 8. R-120-2013: Approving a Limited Conditional Use Permit specifically for Stoughton House Inn, Inc., Lance McNaughton, Operator, for a Bed and Breakfast establishment at 516 S. Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. (Planning Commission recommends approval 6-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. 9. R-129-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Class A Beer and Class A Liquor license to Susan M. Smith, agent, dba The Lilystone, 193 West Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. (Public Safety recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. 10. R-133-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the request from the Stoughton Viking Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club to continue use of the trail leading to the PDQ gas station located along Highway 51 within the city limits. (Public Safety recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. 11. R-134-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue an Operators License to Billie Jo E. McSherry. (Public Safety recommends denial 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion failed 0-12 by acclamation. 12. R-136-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to designate the land east of the fire station as parkland, and name it Stoughton Rotary Park. (Parks & Recreation recommends approval 4-0.) Moved by Suess, second by Engelberger, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. 13. R-137-2013: Urging the Governor and the State Legislature to work collaboratively with Wisconsin municipal leaders to accomplish the critical goals of job creation and economic growth. (Finance Committee meets prior to Council.) Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by acclamation. 14. R-142-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the 2014 Stoughton Utilities (SU) Budget and Capital Improvements Plan (CIP). (Stoughton Utilities Committee recommends approval of the budget 7-0 and of the CIP 7-0; Committee of the Whole recommends approval 9-0.) Moved by Hohol, second by Engelberger, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by roll call. 15. R-140-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to adopt the 2014 City of Stoughton Budget and Capital Improvement Plan. (Committee of the Whole recommends approval 9-0.) Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by roll call. 16. R-143-2013: Approving the Stoughton Area Emergency Medical Services budget for 2014. (Committee of the Whole recommends approval 9-0.) Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried 12-0 by roll call. 17. Consider adoption of Resolution No. R-141-2013, Approving the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department in a Finance/Administrative Services Department, and the creation of a Human Resources Department. From time to time during the course of the deliberation, the Common Council may convene in closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(c), to consider compensation or performance evaluation data of particular City employees, and may reconvene in open session to continue the deliberation, to take action on the resolution, and to proceed with consideration of the remaining items on the meeting agenda. (Personnel Committee recommends approval 4-1 with Mayor Olson voting in favor.) Moved by Swangstu, second by Christianson to approve Resolution R-141-2013, consolidating the Clerks Office and the Finance Department, and the creation of a Human Resources Depart. Selsor proposed a motion to divide the question into two parts: (1) the recommendation for combining the two departments and (2) the creation of the Human Resources Department. Discussion followed on how to handle Mr. Selsors motion. The motion was not seconded. Moved by Selsor, second by Majewski, to amend the main motion, by voting to approve only sections 1 and 3 of Resolution R-141-2013, providing for the consolidation of the Clerks office and the Finance Department in a Finance/ Administrative Services Department to be effective on December 31, 2013. Discussion followed. Motion carried on the amendment to the motion, 9-3 by roll call, with Christianson, Lawrence, and Hohol in opposition. At Alder Lawrences request, Finance Director Sullivan explained the proposal. Extensive discussion followed. Several alders were opposed or uncertain, and several were in support. Lawrence supports the reorganization. Discussion followed on the Main Motion as amended. Lawrence called a point of order. Roll call vote was taken to approve the original motion as amended on Resolution R-141-2013, to approve only sections 1 and 3, providing for consolidation of the Clerks office and the Finance Department in a Finance/Administrative Services Department to be effective on December 31, 2013. Motion failed on amendment to the motion 5-6 on roll call vote with Selsor, Suess, Kneebone, Majewski, Engelberger, Jenson voting noe, and Alder Urven abstained. Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, created a new main motion to approve R-141-2013, providing for a creation of a Human Resources Department. Motion carried 9-2, with Engelberger and Kneebone in opposition. Moved by Lawrence, second by Christianson, to amend the resolution to put the Clerks Office under the HR Department, clerk and deputy clerk. Motion failed 0-11 on roll call with Majewski, Engelberger, Jenson, Hohol, Urven, Selsor, Suess, Swangstu, Swadley, Kneebone, Lawrence voting noe, and Christianson abstaining. Alder Christianson left the meeting at 10:35 P.M. Further discussion on the proposed amendment followed. Suess called point of order. Back to original motion of creating an HR Dept. Moved by Lawrence, second by Hohol, to refer the amended resolution back to Personnel Committee regarding creating Human Resources Department. Further discussion followed. Motion fails 6-4, with Majewski, Engelberger, Selsor, Suess, Swadley and Kneebone in opposition, and Urven abstaining. Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to refer to the Committee of the Whole. Motion failed 5-6 by roll call, with Swangstu, Kneebone, Majewski, Jenson, Selsor, and Suess in opposition. Moved by Suess, second by Lawrence, to call the question and close debate. Motion carried 10-1 with Engelberger in opposition. Back to original Motion. To approve resolution R-141-2013 as amended. Approving paragraphs two and three of the resolution. Moved by Swangstu, second by Christianson to approve Resolution R-141-2013, as amended removing the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department, and the creation of a Human Resources Department. Motion carries 9-2 on roll call with Engelberger and Kneebone voting in opposition. 18. The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. RE: Compensation Adjustments. Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to enter into closed session at 11:00 p.m. Motion carried 11-0 by roll call. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to adjourn at 12:00 a.m. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Maria P. Hougan, Acting City Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP Information 3. Public Comment: No one registered to speak for the Public Comment period. OLD BUSINESS 4. Reconsideration of motion to approve Sections 1 and 3 of Resolution R-141-2013, approving the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department to a Administrative Services Department and the creation of a Human Resources Department. Moved by Jenson, second by Lawrence, to reconsider the motion to approve Sections 1 and 3 of Resolution R-141-2013 approving the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department to an Administrative Services Department. Further discussion followed. Jenson explained he felt there was an urgency in this and we need to move forward. Motion carried 8-4 on roll call with Kneebone, Majewski, Engelberger and Selsor voting no. Moved by Jenson, second by Hohol, to move into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec 19.85 (1) (c), to consider compensation or performance evaluation data of particular City employees, and may reconvene in open session to continue the deliberation, to take action on the resolution, and to proceed with consideration of the remaining items on the meeting agenda. Selsor stated this seems to be about a particular employee, this is about a change in city government. He doesnt see there is any reason why this needs to be in closed session. Hohol stated the city attorney will keep the council in line on the closed session debate. Further discussion followed. Motion carried 8-4 on roll call with Kneebone, Majewski, Engelberger and Selsor voting no. Meeting moved into open session at 8:15 p.m. Main motionMoved by Swangstu, second by Christianson, to approve R-141-2013 sections 1 and 3, approving the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department to create an Administrative Services Department, and the creation of a Human Resources Department. (this brings us back to original motion from 2 weeks ago). Selsor will vote in opposition. Hohol stated at the last meeting there was debate regarding hiring a HR person that we would not have the money to hire an HR position if we didnt do the restructure. Lawrence will support this. Engelberger will vote in opposition. Engelberger stated he reviewed the directory, and there are many municipalities that dont have combined offices. Further discussion followed. Motion carries 7-5 on roll call with Kneebone, Majewski, Selsor, Engelberger and Urven voting no. Moved by Swangstu, second by Lawrence, to call the question and close debate. Motion failed on roll call 7-5. (2/3rd vote required to close debate) Moved by Swadley, second by Majewski, to amend the motion to keep the current salary in the clerks position as it is. Suess stated the reorganization as proposed offered $53,000 and the Baker Tilly study stated $55,000. Christianson stated they have an empty position as clerk, we currently have an acting clerk. There are no performance measures. Swadley stated the clerks job responsibility definition justifies the salary at $55,000. Kneebone stated instead of filling the clerks position, now there are constraints of a budget that is passed, the presumption was made that changing government in the City of Stoughton was just going to happen. Hohol, stated the previous clerks had dual responsibility, now the clerk will only have one responsibility. He is voting against the amendment. Swadley will support the main motion regardless. Motion on the amendment failed on roll call 1-11 with Kneebone, Christianson, Lawrence, Majewski, Engelberger, Jenson, Hohol, Urven, Selsor, Suess, and Swangstu voting no. Kneebone stated he would like to see the Human Resources stay under the clerks office. Back to the original motion. Moved by Swangstu, second by Christianson, to approve R-141-2013 sections 1 and 3, approving the consolidation of the Clerks Office and the Finance Department to create an Administrative Services Department, and the creation of a Human Resources Department. Further discussion followed. Motion carries 7-5 on roll call with Kneebone, Majewski, Selsor, Engelberger and Urven voting no. 5. R-150-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to adopt the 2014 City of Stoughton Budget and the 2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). (Amended resolution.) Moved by Lawrence, second by Christianson, to approve the 2014 City of Stoughton Budget. Motion carried 10-1 on roll call with Kneebone voting no, and Majewski abstaining. NEW BUSINESS 6. R-149-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the 2014 City of Stoughton Employee Benefits Renewal. (Finance Committee meets prior to Council on Nov. 26.) Moved by Lawrence, second by Suess, to approve the 2014 City of Stoughton Employee Benefits Renewal. Motion carried 12-0 on roll call. 7. O-24-2013: Amending Ordinance Section 2-313 and 2-313 (6) Zoning administration and enforcement of the City of Stoughton Municipal Administration Ordinance. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Christianson presented the Ordinance. No action taken. 8. O-28-2013: Amending table 78610 (4)(a) of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Christianson presented the ordinance. No action taken. 9. O-29-2013: Amending the following Ordinance Sections: 78-105 (2) (e) 8bA and D; 78-105 (4)(c) 8bG; 78-206 (7)(c)1bD; 78-205 (11)(e)2a; 78-716(3); and 78-814 (4)(c) of the City of Stoughton Municipal Zoning Code. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Christianson presented the Ordinance. No action taken. 10. O-31-2013: Amending Ordinance Section 30-33 (a)(1) Standards for developments in floodway areas of the City of Stoughton Municipal Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) First reading. Christianson presented the ordinance. No action taken. 11. O-32-2013: To amend section 22-3(b) of the Municipal Code of Ordinances to change the term of the Municipal Judge to a term of four years as required by state law. First reading. Hougan presented the ordinance. No action taken. 12. O-34-2013: To amend section 2-4 of the Municipal Code relating to Aldermanic Districts. First reading. 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approved by Ordinance Nos. O-6-2013, O-10-2013, O-16-2013, O-19-2013. First reading. Hougan presented the ordinance. No action taken. 14. R-131-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the proposed restructuring of the Fire Departments part-time staff positions. (Public Safety recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting; Personnel recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Chief Lamers presented the resolution. Moved by Swangstu, second by Swadley, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 15. R-135-2013: Approving an Extra-Territorial Jurisdictional (ETJ) Land Division Request by John & Barrett Corneille for property located at 1848 Quam Drive, Town of Dunn, Wisconsin. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Christianson, second by Hohol, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 16. R-138-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Temporary Class B/Class B Retailers (picnic) license to the Stoughton Village Players for their Found Footage Festival to be held on December 21, 2013, 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the Village Players Theater, 255 East Main Street, Stoughton. (Public Safety recommends approval 4-0.) Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. 17. R-139-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue an Operators License to Tyler S. Christensen. (Public Safety recommends approval 3-1.) Hohol will not support this. Kneebone is in agreement with Hohol, the system is flawed. Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion fails by acclamation. 18. R-144-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to create a Youth Center Staff position for 15 hours per week. (Parks and Recreation recommends approval 4-0; Personnel recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Suess, second by Engelberger, to approve. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. 19. R-146-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City officials(s) to create part-time Patrol Officer Positions in the Police Department. (Personnel recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Chief Leck presented the resolution. The resolution should reflect the 2013 & 2014 budgets. Moved by Hohol, second by Suess, to amend the resolution to reflect the 2013 & 2014 Budget. Motion for amendment carries unanimously by acclamation. Moved by Swangstu, second by Christianson, to approve as amended. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. 20. R-147-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Temporary Class B/Class B Retailers (picnic) license for the sale of wine and beer to the American Cancer Society Organization for a Holiday Home Tour event to be held on Saturday, December 06, 2013, from 5:00-11:00 p.m. (Public Safety recommends approval 4-0.) Moved by Swadley, second by Hohol, to approve. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. 21. R-151-2013: Authorizing and approving the Mayors appointment of Aaron Thompson to the Board of Appeals. Moved by Lawrence, second by Hohol, to approve. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. 22. The Council may meet in closed session per State Statute 19.85 (1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. RE: Compensation Adjustments. Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to convene in closed session at 9:15. Motion carries 12-0 on roll call. Moved by Hohol, second by Christianson, to reconvene into open session. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Maria P. Hougan, Acting City Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP
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Members: Ron Christianson, Michael Engelberger, Eric Hohol, Greg Jenson, David Kneebone, Paul Lawrence, Tom Majewski, Tom Selsor, Tricia Suess, Tim Swadley, Sonny Swangstu, Ross Urven Mayor Donna Olson presided at a Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, convening at 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations Alder Hohol asked to cancel the Council meeting on December 24; if there is a need to hold a meeting, we will have a special meeting. Hohol also thanked all the veterans for their service. Acting City Clerk Maria P. Hougan called the roll and noted 12 alders present, constituting a quorum: Christianson, Engelberger, Hohol, Jenson, Kneebone, Lawrence, Majewski, Selsor, Suess, Swadley, Swangstu, Urven. Kettle Park West update: Scheel presented the timeline included in the packet regarding the Kettle Park West progress. 2. Minutes and Reports Minutes (placed on file): Committee of the Whole 10/03/2013, 10/10/2013, 10/17/2013, 10/24/2013; Landmarks 10/24/2013; Library Board 09/18/2013; Public Safety 09/25/2013; Risk Management 10/14/2013 3. Public Comment Erica Dial, 532 East Main Street, Stoughton, representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Scott Treuhl, 916 Devonshire, spoke in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Rudy Silbaugh, 924 Skagdalen, spoke in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Bob Jenson, 916 Quam Point Road, spoke in favor of the Kettle Park West development; Buzz Davis, 1021 Riverview Drive, spoke in opposition to the Kettle Park West development; Kathleen Kelly, 909 Summit, spoke to say that she is unsure if she is in favor or opposed: she is not against big box development, but the name on the box does make a difference; Dean Hanson 716 Hamilton, spoke in opposition to the Kettle Park West development; Christa Westerberg, 333 W McKinley Street, spoke in opposition to the Kettle Park West development; Karl Manthe, 718 Christianson Way, representing the Leadership Team of the City of Stoughton, spoke in favor of the
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Members: Ron Christianson, Michael Engelberger, Eric Hohol, Greg Jenson, David Kneebone, Paul Lawrence, Tom Majewski, Tom Selsor, Tricia Suess, Tim Swadley, Sonny Swangstu, Ross Urven Mayor Donna Olson presided at a Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, convening at 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Alderperson Kneebone stated on Dec. 7th & 8th he will be dressed up as Santa Claus for the Claws to Paws fundraiser to benefit the Small Animal Advocates. WPPI presentation Mike Peters presented WPPI energy update. Kettle Park West update-Planning Director Scheel was unable to attend the meeting tonight. Mayor Olson stated the rezoning was approved last week, staff continues to work on Kettle Park West developer agreement. Updates will continue to be provided. City of Stoughton Employee Health & Dental Insurance Renewal-Kent Schroeder presented the 2014 Employee Health and Dental Insurance renewals. 2. Minutes and Reports Minutes (placed on file): Finance 10-08-2013; Landmarks 11-14-2013; Planning 11-11-2013; Tree Commission 10-09-2013; Utilities 10-14-2013 Reports: Finance October Claims and October Treasurers Report; Utilities Payments Due List, September Finance Summary, September Statistical
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Members: David Kneebone, Sonny Swangstu, Tim Swadley, Michael Engelberger, Ron Christianson, Paul Lawrence, Tricia Suess, Greg Jenson, Eric Hohol, Tom Majewski, Tom Selsor, Ross Urven Mayor Donna Olson presided at a Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, convening at 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Acting City Clerk Maria P. Hougan called the roll and noted 11 alders present, constituting a quorum: Christianson, Engelberger, Jenson, Kneebone, Lawrence, Majewski, Selsor, Suess, Swadley, Swangstu, Urven. Absent & Excused: Alderperson Hohol. 1. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Christianson wished all Happy Holidays. Mayor Olson thanked the Fire department for all their work on the Holiday lights; she thanked Rollie Odland for his service to the City of Stoughton. Kettle Park West Update: Planning Director Scheel stated they have not received SIP materials-documents. They will be working with the City Attorney on drafting the language for the agreement. 2. Minutes and Reports Minutes (Placed on File): Finance 11-12-2013; Opera House 7-23-2013 & 9-17-2013; Personnel 11-14-2013; Public Works 10-15-2013 3. Public Comment: No one registered to speak at tonights meeting. OLD BUSINESS 4. O-24-2013: Amending Ordinance Section 2-313 and 2-313 (6) Zoning administration and enforcement of the City of Stoughton Municipal Administration Ordinance. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson to approve. Motion carried by acclamation. 5. O-28-2013: Amending table 78-
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610 (4)(a) of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson, to approve. Further discussion followed. Motion carried by acclamation. 6. O-29-2013: Amending the following Ordinance Sections: 78-105 (2) (e) 8bA and D; 78-105 (4) (c) 8bG; 78-206 (7) (c)1bD; 78-205(11)(e)2a; 78-716(3) and 78-814(4)(c) of the City of Stoughton Municipal Zoning Code. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried by acclamation. 7. O-31-2013: Amending Ordinance Section 30-33 (a)(1) Standards for developments in floodway areas of the City of Stoughton Municipal Floodplain Zoning Ordinance. (Planning Commission recommends approval 5-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Second reading. Moved by Christianson, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried by acclamation. 8. O-32-2013: To amend section 223(b) of the Municipal Code of Ordinances to change the term of the Municipal Judge to a term of four years as required by state law. (Request from the Clerks office) Second reading. Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 9. O-34-2013: To amend section 2-4 of the Municipal Code relating to Aldermanic Districts. (Request from the Clerks office) Second reading. Moved by Jenson, second by Christianson, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 10. O-35-2013: To amend the ward designations relating to the annexations approved by Ordinance Nos. O-6-2013, O-10-2013, O-16-2013, O-19-2013. (Request from the Clerks office) Second reading. Moved by Suess, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. NEW BUSINESS 18. R-155-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Health Care Reimbursement Plan (HRA) to be effective on January 1, 2014. (Personnel Committee approved 4-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Sullivan explained the proposed Health Reimbursement Account and what the advantages are for the City employees in having an HRA account. There are also advantages to the City. Dennis Christophal From North Shore Bank presented the Health Care Reimbursement Account and the tax advantages with an HRA account. Moved by Swangstu, second by Christianson, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 11. O-33-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to renumber sections 1-4 through 1-15, to amend Section 1-3 and to create a new Section 1-4, relating to the issuance of citations and providing for a schedule of deposits. (Public Safety approved 4-0) Attorney Dregne presented this Ordinance. First reading. Moved by Swadley, second by Engelberger , to suspend the rules and waive the second reading for council to adopt this ordinance tonight. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. Moved by Swadley, second by Lawrence, to approve the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 12. R-158-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the Municipal Court Deposit Schedule. (Public Safety approved 4-0). Moved by Swadley, second by Majewski, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. Alderperson Selsor left the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 13. R-145-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to appoint City of Stoughton Election Inspectors for the 2014-2015 term. (Personnel meets Dec. 10 prior to Council) Moved by Suess, second by Swadley to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 14. R-148-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the contract extension with Johns Disposal Service, Inc. until December 31, 2018 for the cities garbage, recycling and bulk item collection. (Public Works approved 4-0; Finance approved 4-0) Finance Director Sullivan explained the contract. Moved by Engelberger, second by Swangstu, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 15. R-152-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the position descriptions for the Human Resources Generalist/ Risk Manager & Human Resources Clerical Assistant. (Personnel approved 4-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Swadley wondered if there are measures of success and how will they track if this transition works well. Swadley requests that benchmarks are provided to council. Jenson would like the Personnel Committee to set goals. Moved by Swangstu, second by Suess, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 16. R-153-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the position descriptions for the Administrative Assistants, City Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer, Director of Finance & Economic Development and Finance Accounting Specialist in the Administrative Services Department. (Personnel approved 4-0 with Mayor Olson voting.) Moved by Swangstu, second by Suess, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 17. R-154-2013: Authorizing and approving the Mayors appointment of Matt Hanna to the Planning Commission. Moved by Engelberger, second by Lawrence, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. 19. R-156-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Farm Lease Agreement with Moe Family Farms, LLC. (Finance Committee meets Dec. 10 prior to Council) Moved by Suess, second by Jenson, to amend the resolution to add the dollar amount of $5455.50 to the resolution and lease agreement. Motion carries unanimously by acclamation. Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to approve as amended. Motion carried by acclamation. 20. R-157-2013: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Temporary and Permanent Easement Agreements with Moe Family Farms, LLC. (Finance Committee meets Dec. 10 prior to Council) Moved by Lawrence, second by Jenson, to approve. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Lawrence, second by Urven, to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. All in favor. Respectfully submitted, Maria P. Hougan, Acting City Clerk Published: January 23, 2014 WNAXLP
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James Jim DeFore Sr.
James Jim DeFore Sr., age 76, of Stoughton passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, at his home after suffering a heart attack. He was born on Aug. 11, 1937, in Bement , Ill., the son of Joe and Olive (McCosh) DeFore. He was united in marriage to Ada Mae on Sept. 24, 1966 in Madison. Friends and family were everything to Jim. He served his country in the U.S. Army, putting in more than 26 years. Jim loved genealogy, and his church family was extremely important to him. Jim is survived by his wife, Ada (Caldwell) DeFore; daughter-Penny Gunderson Stoughton (Todd) Husebo of Stoughton; son, James Jr. of Bur- Funeral & Cremation Care leson, Texas; two grand- 1358 Hwy 51 @ Jackson St. 873-4590 daughters, Hydee Husebo and Karee Husebo, both of Stoughton; grandson, Lucas DeFore of Burleson, Texas; sisters, Marvel DeLozier of Chicago, Ill., Ruth Pierce of Champagne, Ill., DArbra (George) Sloan of Decatur, Ill. and Rosa Papineau of Kingston, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marjorie DeFore, Phyllis Wheelock and Linda Darby; and brothers, Ward DeFore, David DeFore and Gerald DeFore. Funeral services were held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 825 S. Van Buren St., Stoughton, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014, with Robert Hoffer presiding. Burial will be at Lutheran South Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.
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Dennis J. Hanson
Denny loved his many dogs, mostly labs or German shepherds. He was a car buff who tinkered with anything with a motor. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, photography, and he had a great love of and respect for nature, especially bird watching and the deer that visited his land. He was also a Packer fan and sports enthusiast. As a friend to so many, this kind and gentle man will truly be missed. Surviving is his daughter Corinna (Richard) Lutito of Irvine, Calif.; grandchildren Joshua, Hannah and Noah Lutito; sister-in-law Patricia Hanson of Stoughton; nephew Todd (Jenny) Hanson and their son Tyler of Oregon; nephew Troy Hanson of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; and his beloved German shepherd dog/friend Cody. He is also survived by his special friend/caregiver, Cynthia Serig, and numerous loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Marlan Hanson. Dennys family says thank you to his many friends who helped and cared for Denny, Cody and the farm over the years. A memorial/burial service will be held at a later date in the Spring.
Silverwood County Park planning meeting set for Jan. 30

Dane County staff are taking the next steps in planning for nearly 300 acres of Silverwood County Park, located east of Stoughton on the edge of Dane County. A meeting to discuss future plans will be held at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Albion Town Hall, 620 Albion Road, in Edgerton. Some of the discussion will focus on an agricultural education component of the park a stipulation included by long-time Edgerton teacher Irene Silverwood, who donated the land in 2002. The park includes a mix of woodland, agricultural fields, grassland and significant public shoreline access along Rice Lake, county executive Joe Parisi said in a news release. Silverwood County Park has the potential to become an amazing regional attraction connecting people to Dane Countys agriculture heritage and our vast natural resources, he said. The outpouring of support this park has already received from the community has been extremely helpful, and is critical to our planning process moving forward. At the meeting next week, staff will propose future management goals, agricultural activities, recreational use such as fishing and canoe/kayaking, as well as park facility development. The planning
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FOUR WINDS Manor is seeking part & full time CNA's for the PM shift at our 60 bed facility. This position would include every other weekend and holidays with shift differentials on PM & weekend shifts. We offer excellent benefits with full time hours including health, dental, paid time off, Flex Spending Plan and 401k. If you share commitment to a positive attitude and respect for residents and colleagues, please consider joining us. Applications available at www.fourwindsmaor.com or 303 S. Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593 FULL-TIME PM CARE SPECIALISTSienna Meadows Oregon has an immediate opening for a new team member to join our compassionate team. We offer competitive wages designed to attract and retain quality staff. Preferred Candidate will have CNA and/or Assisted Living Experience. Interested candidates should apply in person or go to www. siennacrest.com to download a copy of the application. Return filled out applications to: Sienna Meadows Memory Care Attn: Chris Kiesz 989 Park St. Oregon, WI. 53575 608-8350000. EOE.
PART-TIME NOC CARE SPECIALIST-Sienna Crest Oregon has an immediate opening for a new team member to join our compassionate team. We offer competitive wages designed to attract and retain quality staff. Preferred Candidate will have Assisted Living Experience. Interested candidates should apply in person or go to www.siennacrest.com to download a copy of the application. Return filled out applications to: Sienna Crest Assisted Living Attn: Lois Gilbert 981 Park St. Oregon, WI. 53575 608-835-7781 EOE SIENNA CREST Oregon has an immediate opening for a PT AM Cook. This position is 24 hours per week and does include every other weekend. The Cook is responsible for the planning, preparing, and serving of quality meals that meet the standards and expectations of the older adults population within the Sienna Crest Home, and assuring that the kitchen complies with all State Regulations. Previous experience is preferred. Interested candidates should apply in person or go to www. siennacrest.com to download a copy of the application. Return filled out applications to: Sienna Crest Assisted Living Attn: Lois Gilbert 981 Park St.Oregon, WI. 53575 608-835-7781 EOE TINA'S HOME CLEANING Hiring personnel for residential cleaning position. Days only. Become a part of our growing Team! Call 608-835-0339 [email protected] DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The CourierHubClassifieds.Call845-9559,873-6671or835-6677.
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449 DRIvER, SHIppIng & WAREHOUSIng
DRIVERS: DEDICATED. Regional & OTR. Start up to $44/mi + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. Excellent Hometime! CDL-A 6 mos exp. 877-704-3773
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OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Permanent part time M-F. 4 hours/night. Visit our website: www.capitalcityclean.com Or call our office: 831-8850.
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LEASING AGENT: For Sundays 11-3, every week. For high quality apartment community on far Westside. Hourly + rental bonus. Please submit resume to PO Box 930427, Verona, WI 53593
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WOULD YOU like to be part of a successful planning team for organizing the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's PurpleStride Madison 2014 event which will be held on April 27th? This includes all categories within event planning, such as marketing, media, registration, sponsorship, etc. The next planning meeting is Feb 3rd. Become a Reading Buddy for a kindergarten5th grade student and gain valuable mentorship experience connecting with youth at the Lussier Community Education Center. Help the student improve their reading skills though reading, literacy games, and being a positive mentor. A successful buddy will be highly flexible, dependable, open-minded and eager to connect with diverse personalities. United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new volunteers to become Information and Referral Specialists. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about community resources and would like to assist people in finding ways to get and give help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place for you! Our volunteers staff our telephones lines, answering questions about resources available in the service area. Call the Volunteer center at 608-246-4380 or visit www.volunteeryourtime,org for more information or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.
WANT SOMEONE to clean your house? Call DOROTHY'S SWEEP CLEAN. We are Christian ladies that do quality work. Dependable, insured, excellent references. Call 608-838-0665 or 608-219-2415
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GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 Bedroom Units available starting at $695 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$50/month 10x15=$55/month 10x20=$70/month 10x25=$80/month 12x30=$105/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 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
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WRAP UP Your Holiday Shopping with 100% guaranteed, delivered to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 67% Plus 4 free burgers - Many Gourmet Favorites only $49.99. Order today. 800-931-1898 Use code 49377DLB or www.OmahaSteaks. com/gifts56 (wcan)
870 RESIDEnTIAL LOTS

ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC. Only 8 lots remaining! Choose your own builder 608-215-5895
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CONCRETE FINISHERS AND LABORERS. Experienced w/valid DL, CDL preferred.Competitive wage and benefits. Contact Jeff at: 608-884-9725 A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791
666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUppLIES
MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated medical alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more. Only $29.95 per month. 877-863-6622 (WCAN) SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB Alert for Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 888960-4522 for $750. off (wcan)
OREGON 1-BEDROOM Apartment. 2-Car garage. $640/month. No pets. Jane 608-271-7071
STOUGHTON WEST St. Spacious 2 bdrm town home in nice neighborhood. 1 1/2 bath, full basement, 2 car attached garage, large yard with fenced area in back, includes lawn mowing except inside fenced area, central air high efficiency furnace. $1050. 1/2 month's rent sec. dep. Call Brady 608-286-5282.
970 HORSES
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WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725
720 ApARTMEnTS
ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-9298307 (wcan) HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Winter-Rates** 30 + Years Professional European-Craftsmanship Free-Estimates References/Insured Arthur Hallinan 608-455-3377 NIELSEN'S Home Improvements Repairs, LLC Kitchens/Bathrooms Wood & Tile Flooring Decks/Clean Eaves *Free Estimates* Insured* *Senior Discounts* Home 608-873-8716 Cell 608-576-7126 e-mail [email protected] TOMAS PAINTING Professional, Interior, Exterior, Repairs. Free Estimates. Insured. 608-873-6160
668 MUSICAL InSTRUMEnTS
AMP: LINE 6 Spider IV 75 watt guitar amp. Tons of built in effects, tuner, and recording options. Like new, rarely used, less than 2 years old. Asking $250 OBO. call 608-575-5984
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $695 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589 STOUGHTON 2BR $725 includes heat, water/sewer. No dogs, 1 cat is Ok. EHO. 608-222-1981 ext 2 or 3.
OREGON 1-BEDROOM Upper. Utilities included. Smoke free. No pets. Available 2-1-14. $550.00 835-9269
FOR SALE: 5 Registered bull calves that will be year olds in May-July. All calves are from dams classified as very good or excellent. For more information call Daryl Dammen at 608-465-1405
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Calnow l to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
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
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GUITAR: FENDER American made Standard Stratocaster guitar. Tobacco burst finish, mint condition. Includes tremelo bar, straplocks, and custom fitted Fender hard-shell case. Asking $950 OBO. Call 608-575-5984
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 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 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337
676 PLAnTS & FLOwERS
FRUIT TREES As low as $16. Blueberry, grape, strawberry, asparagus, evergreen & hardwood plants. Free catalog. Woodstock Nursery, N1831 Hwy 95, Neillsville, WI 54456 Toll free 888-803-8733 wallace-woodstock.com (wcan)
Resident Caregivers/CNAs Housekeepers

Now hiring part-time housekeepers and caregivers at our beautiful senior living residence on Madisons west side. A variety of shifts are available, as well as shift & weekend differentials, paid training and an array of benefits.
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PROFLOWERS ENJOY SEND FLOWERS for any occasion! Take 20% off your order over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ActNow or call 877-592-7090 (wcan)
801 OFFICE SpACE FOR REnT
688 SpORTIng GOODS & RECREATIOnAL
STOUGHTON 209 E Main St. Retail or Office space. 1000 sq ft. Beautifully remodeled. $766. per month utilities included. 608-271-0101
SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Snow Removal 608-219-1214
690 WAnTED
560 PROFESSIOnAL SERvICES

APPLIANCE REPAIR We fix it no matter where you bought it from! 800-624-0719 (wcan)
MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 888-885-7944 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Electrical Repair and Installations. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today: 800-757-0383 (wcan)
692 ELECTROnICS
DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)
VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052
8210 Highview Drive - Madison
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FULL TIME DRIVERS NEEDED FOR REGIONAL WORK
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DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/ mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) Save! Ask about same day installation! Call now 800-374-3940 (WCAN) TOP PRICES Any Scrap Metal Cars/Batteries/Farm Equipment Free appliance pick up Property clean out. Honest Fully insured. U call/We haul. 608-444-5496
$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS $750 GUARANTEE WKLY
Fabricators Maintenance Mechanics TIG Welders

Wolf Appliance, Inc., the premier provider of quality appliances is seeking TIG Welders, Fabricators and Maintenance Mechanics to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams at our Fitchburg facility. We offer a clean, climate controlled environment. Wolf offers competitive compensation plus incentive pay and shift differential. Benefits offered include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance, pension, 401k, holidays, vacation and personal days. Qualification testing may be required. EOE. Apply online at www.subzero-wolf.com
Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreens Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreens stores within a regional area (WI, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD). Workweek is Tues. ~ Sat. All drivers must be willing & able to unload freight. *Earn $21.90/hour (OT after 8 hours) or $0.4650/mile * FullBenefitPkgincludesLife,Dental,Disability,&Health Insurance with Prescription Card *401kPensionProgramwithCompanyContribution *PaidHolidays&Vacation *Homeeverydayexceptforoccasionallayover Driversmustbeover24yearsold,haveaminof18months T/T exp or 6 monthsT/T expWITH a certificate from an accredited driving school.
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and Reliable Handyman Services. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today. Call 800-604-2193 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Plumbing Repairs Call 800-981-0336 (wcan)
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PLOWING, BLOWING, Residential and commercial. 608-873-7038
586 TV, VCR & ELECTROnICS REpAIR
REDUCE YOUR Cable Bill! Get wholehome Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, so call now. 888-544-0273 (wcan)
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3 BEDROOM, 1 bathroom, detatched garage, Available now. $550/mo Utilities not included. Evansville. Call Eric 333-2491
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Do you have excellent communication skills? Creative ideas? The ability to develop and maintain client relationships? An interest in print and web based media? We have an established account list with growth potential. If you possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to prospect for new business we would like to speak to you. Previous sales experience desired. Media experience a plus. Competitive compensation, employee stock option ownership, 401(k), paid vacations, holidays, insurance and continuing education assistance.
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BRIDAL GOWN Sale $200-$500 OFF of 100's of Gowns By Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee and many more! EDITHS, 9 Main St, Fond du Lac, www. ediths.com (wcan)
638 COnSTRUCTIOn & InDUSTRIAL EQUIpMEnT
646 FIREpLACES, FURnACES/WOOD, FUEL 648 FOOD & DRInK
FARMI 3PT Logging Winch's, Valby 3pt PTO Chippers, New 3pt Rototillers, Loader Attachments and 3pt Attachments, New Log Splitters. www. threeriversforestry.com (866) 638-7885 (wcan)
FOR SALE Oak firewood, seasoned and split. Delivered. 608-843-5961 SHARI'S BERRIES Order Mouthwatering Gifts for your Valentine! SAVE 20% on qualifying gifts over $29. Fresh Dipped Berries starting at $19.99. www. berries.com/happy or call 888-479-6008 (wcan) CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Calnow l to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
Community Living Connections is a local, non-prot agency serving adults with developmental disabilities who live throughout Dane County. Full time Program Coordinator opportunities available now in Stoughton. Responsibilities include the supervision of staff, providing direct care, planning and implementing an activity schedule, maintaining a clean well-managed household, facilitating contact with family members, teaching daily living skills, train and supervise direct care staff and some nancial and administrative responsibilities. Work hours include afternoons, evenings and weekends. A vehicle, WI drivers license, proof of insurance and acceptable driving record is required. Direct care and supervisory experience benecial. Community Living Connections offers an excellent benets package for full time employees which includes; health, dental and life insurance and long term disability. Full time employees earn generous amounts of vacation and sick time and can participate in our 401k.
To Apply: Applications are available to print from our website at www.clconnections.org Click on Employment With CLC and at the bottom of the page are 4 separate documents to complete. Send completed application and resum to: Community Living Connections 6515 Watts Road, Suite 100 Madison, WI 53719 Phone: 608-661-7999 Fax: 608-661-7998 [email protected] AA/EOE
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RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering winter discounts on all painting, drywall and carpentry. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
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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.
1 BEDROOM apartments available NOW in Verona for persons 62+ and/ or handicapped/disabled. Rent starts at $443 and includes major appliances, off street parking, water and sewer, garbage pickup and SNOW Removal. Call 888237-5710 for more details. This institution is an Equal Housing Opportunity provider and employer.
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WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" NOW. American Marine & Motorsports Super Center, Shawno. 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan).
STOUGHTON 211 E Main St. 3400 sq. ft. Retail space plus 1800 sq. ft. display or storage space. Beautifully remodeled $1900/mo plus utilities. 608-271-0101 STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or Office Space. 400 sq ft. $299/month utilities included. 608-271-0101
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Stoughton grad documents WI wildlife history
Continued from page 1 problems due to the lack of recorded scientific information. The old adage (of) those who ignore history are bound to repeat it applies here, he said. The classic example is what weve done to the deer herd. While deer hunting is so important to the economy, letting the herd be controlled by politics and public opinion instead of using sound science will no doubt repeat the errors of the past. Gjestson hopes that those in the Stoughton community who chose to give the book a try will read the personal stories of the DNR employees and acquire a new understanding of the work they put into maintaining the states wildlife. When people read this book, Im confident they will be impressed with the value of the wildlife management profession in the state and will improve their confidence in the proper care of its natural resources, Gjestson said. Only majority depository libraries in the state will receive a copy, but Gjestson personally donated one to the Stoughton library in honor of his hometown. The book will not be published in large volumes to distribute across the state, but individuals can contact the DNR to request a personal copy. Public interest for the book is currently being evaluated. Any inquiries about the book should be sent to Mia Van Horn, W/M 6, DNR, Box 7921, Madison, WI, 53707.
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Gjestson, a Stoughton High School graduate, now lives in California.
Gjestsons book The Gamekeepers documents the states wildlife conservation history.
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Thursday, January 23, 2014 Vol. 132, No. 25 Stoughton, WI

Kettle Park West plans backed by most

Turn to Kettle West/Page 7

Former residents research details states conservation history in book

For the Record

Hougan named clerk

Stoughton Area School District

Referendum mailer, public sessions planned

Courier Hub 2 Heritage Center aims for summer/fall opening

Sand, salt provide traction on sub-zero roads

Jazz at the Red Slipper Dinner & Concert

Contact for Tickets: Dan Schmidt (608) 877-5745 [email protected]

Now Only $99*

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Village Animal Clinic

Offer Valid until February 28 Additional pre-anesthetic bloodwork required UN331199

Photo by Scott De Laruelle

January 23, 2014

Refurbishing an Area Landmark

Library fundraiser kicks off Jan. 30

Snowmobile crash injuries Stoughtonite

Photo by Scott De Laruelle

New shelving in the library is one of the renovations planned.

there. Its but its more, Wi-Fi

Vehicles damaged in hit-and-run

January 23, 2014

Letter to the editor

Wal-Mart heirs worth as much as bottom 41.5% of American families

Guidelines for election letters

Hygiene helps ward off winter illness

Norovirus: stomach flu

January 23, 2014

Hougan: Sworn in as clerk last week

File photo by Jeremy Jones

File photo by Mark Ignatowski

Angling for a prize catch

Stoughton crossing guards recognized

Stoughton Utility customers receive bulbs for donations

VFW Badger Post 328 Inc. 200 Veterans Rd., Stoughton

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry

Open to the Public www.stoughtonvfw.org Like us on Facebook

January 23, 2014

Fisheree and bounty hunt

Toddler Time begins

Adult rosemaling classing

The basics of Alzheimers

Our Daily Bread

Bible Baptist Church

Covenant Lutheran Church

Stoughton Baptist Church

Christ Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church

Christ the King Community Church

St. Ann Catholic Church

Christian Assembly Church

United Methodist of Stoughton

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints