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A Stoughton Kiwanis tech initiative is helping connect with students on the autism spectrum. The group has been working over the last few years to collect donations and give iPads to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Earlier this month, the group donated one to David Friedman, a student at Fox Prairie Elementary School. Stoughton Kiwanis vice president — and soon-to-be president — Sharon
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“Teachers are using iPads as a tool to reach out to children with ASD and the results have shown to have tremendous improvement when learning academic concepts, direction following and comprehension,” Mason-Boersma wrote in an email. “It has also been found that “visually supported iPad apps help motivate the students’ ability to follow a schedule, complete multi-step directions and transition between activities and places.” The initiative started with the
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Freshman Nicolar Rivera and senior Hunter Lewis both won state titles for the Stoughton wrestling team Saturday, Feb. 23. The two were among five to earn medals as the Vikings head to team state this weekend. A three-time medalist, senior Hunter Lewis won his second straight state title at 138 pounds. Rivera was the 50th state champion in school history and Lewis was the 51st, putting Stoughton one ahead of Mineral Point on the all-time list. Sophomore Brooks Empey (195) and junior Luke Mechler (145) were runners-up, and senior Cade Spilde (160) was fourth.
typically gets between 1,000 to 2,500 pounds of food each month. That’s expected to increase AMBER LEVENHAGEN over the next few months as more surplus from Unified Newspaper Group TEFAP, The EmergenCity of Stoughton Food cy Food Assistance ProP a n t r y c l i e n t s m i g h t gram, continues to hit have noticed a few more pantry shelves. options on the shelves the Farm Bill impacts last few weeks. T E FA P i s a f e d e r That’s because federal funding has grown by al program that “helps 300 percent for one of the supplement the diets of pantry’s main sources of low-income Americans,” according to its website. food. The increase will be ful- It provides funds to help ly felt starting in March, pantries purchase supbut has been “crawling in” plies, at no cost to the the last few months, pan- pantry. The increase, Heger try board president Mike Heger told the Hub on said, is in response to Monday, taking a break the Trump administrafrom organizing shelves tion’s tariffs on importand helping volunteers at ed steel and aluminum, which were imposed last the pantry. He opened one of the spring. Retaliatory tarseveral large refrigera- iffs from Canada and the tors near the back of the European Union, among office, in the EMS build- others, impact nearly $30 ing on Fourth Street, and billion of American agrishowed the shelves full of culture exports, according to a July study from boxes, squeezed in to fit. “Most are 40-pound the Peterson Institute for boxes, and we have to International Economics. “We’ve been participatunpack them, so getting them to fit has been a ing in TEFAP for a long challenge, but it’s a good time, and suddenly now problem to have,” Heger with the prices of meats said. Turn to Pantry/Page 16 He said the pantry
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Hanna Uecker holds Joel Uecker, nine months, as she reads to him during a baby story time held at the library on Monday, Feb. 25.
‘Wiggle Your Toes’ People found comfort from the winds at the Stoughton Public Library on Monday, March 25. Two families attended the baby morning story time, which is held Mondays at 9:30 a.m. The story times include rhymes, fingerplays, sensory playtime, songs and readings of board books, which are available to be rented from the library. The event is designed for ages 0-23 months, and older siblings are welcome. For information about library events, visit stoughtonpubliclibrary.org. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.
Sawyer Strigel grabs a ball to play with during a playtime after the story time.
Brittany Strigel holds Sawyer Strigel, 15 months, during a song sang at the story time held at the library on Monday, Feb. 25.
Books read during the story time include Wiggle Your Toes, which is one of the new board books recently acquired by the library.
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A map shows a quarter-acre of land in the town of Pleasant Springs that would be purchased for a trail extension.
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2019-20 calendar approved Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 3 SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
As the 2018-19 school year gradually winds its way toward an official end on June 30, the following year’s calendar has been set. Monday night, school board members approved the Stoughton Area School District 2019-20 calendar, which was put together in the last few months by a group of district educators. While the new school year officially starts on July 1, fall classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3, and end
Wednesday, June 10, with an early release day. Graduation for Stoughton High School seniors is Sunday, June 7. Thanksgiving break is Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Nov. 29. Spring break is March 23-27, 2020. Early release days for students are Oct. 24, Jan. 24, Feb. 20, May 22 and June 10. Staff professional development days are Aug 26-27, Oct 24 (SHS only in the p.m.), Nov. 1, Jan. 20, Feb. 20 (SHS only in the p.m.) and March 13. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
by the Door Creek Wildlife Area on the west. A small parking area is planned for the parcel, along with a kiosk with trail and wildlife information. The purchase price for the approximately .23-acre parcel is $55,000. The new easement is the county’s latest work to expand the Lower Yahara River Trail after buying 160 acres of land in the Door Creek Wildlife Area for $232,200 last year. That property includes frontage on the northern edge of Lake Kegonsa as well as Door Creek, and is open to fishing, hiking and skiing. According to the county news release, county officials plan to “work with communities along the Yahara River over the next several years” to extend the trail from Lake Farm County Park to Viking County Park, near the City of
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Stoughton. When completed, the Lower Yahara River Trail is expected to be about 11 miles long. In the summer of 2017 the first phase of the Lowe r Ya h a r a R iv e r Tr a i l was completed between McDaniel Park in the Village of McFarland and Lake Farm County Park near the Capital City Bike Trail. “The nearly 2.5-mile stretch of pathway is one of the most significant trail projects Dane County has ever embarked upon and features the longest multiuse boardwalk in the state of Wisconsin,” according to the news release. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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According to the DPI news release, there were “some notable gap closures for some subgroups of students” in the past few years, including the largest of 5.1 points between 2013-14 and 2017-18 for students learning English and their English-proficient peers, though it states that may be due to “changes in criteria for exiting English learner identification.” English learners in the class of 2018 had a graduation rate of 70.1 percent, compared to 90.2 percent for English-proficient students. For economically disadvantaged students, the gap closed 1.6 points over five years, as economically disadvantaged students in the class of 2018 graduated at a rate of 80.2 percent, compared to 94.5 percent for students not economically disadvantaged. By race and ethnicity, graduation rate gap reductions over five years was 3.7 points for black or African American students, 3.6 points for Hispanic students and 0.5 points for Asian students. In the news release, State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor called disparities in graduation rates by race, ethnicity, language, disability or economic situation are “truly troubling.” “We must persist in our work with schools and communities to close gaps,” she said in the news release.
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Dane County officials are looking to increase access to the Lower Yahara River Trail for recreation and the nearby Door Creek Wetlands for restoration. On Feb. 18, Dane Count y E xe c u t ive J o e Pa r i si announced the county intends to purchase about a quarter-acre of land in the Town of Pleasant Springs for the Lower Yahara River Trail and the Door Creek Wildlife Area. The cost of the .23-acre parcel is $55,000, and the purchase will be reviewed in the coming weeks by the Dane County Board. The land will provide an access point for a future
phase of the trail, allowing it to bypass a designated wetland area, and also provide “much- needed access” for restoration of the Door Creek Wetlands, according to a Feb. 18 county news release. The wetland project is intended to reduce future flooding and improve the area’s ability to store large amounts of runoff from heavy rain events. Parisi said with the added entrance, more county residents and visitors will be able to access the trail “and enjoy our beautiful outdoors.” “This acquisition may seem small, but it brings us one step closer to making future phases of the Lower Yahara River Trail become a reality,” he said in the news release. The property contains frontage on Fairview Street to the east and is bordered
Students in the class of 2018 graduated at higher rates than their predecessors, with several numerical gaps closing between racial and socioeconomic groups. The overall graduation rate jumped a point from the 2016-17 school year to 89.6 percent, according to a news release last week from the Wisconsin of Department Instruction, with four-year graduation rates improved from the prior year for most student subgroups. In the news release, State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor congratulated the class for their achievements, calling a high school diploma “ a ticket to the future.” “Graduation is to be celebrated because it improves students’ opportunities for better jobs, income, and further education, which contributes to life success” she said.
The high school graduation rate counts only students who earn a regular diploma. Students are assigned to a cohort year when they first enroll in a Wisconsin public high school, which for the class of 2018 would be students who started high school in the 2014-15 school year. Federal law requires educational services for students with disabilities, if needed, until the age of 21, so Wisconsin also calculates five-, six-, and seven-year graduation rates for students who for various reasons need longer to complete their high school education. For 2017-18 data reporting, the five-year graduation rate for the class of 2017 was 91.5 percent. The six-year rate for the class of 2016 was 90.6 percent, and the and the seven-year rate for the class of 2015 was 92.5 percent.
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Insulin costs impact friends, neighbors In 1922, insulin was first used as a treatment for diabetes. Soon after this discovery, researchers at the University of Toronto sold the patent for approximately one dollar to make insulin available to all. In more recent years, however, the price of insulin has skyrocketed. In the span of nearly 20 years, the price for Humalog alone has risen rapidly from approximately $20 a vial to almost $300. To people without diabetes, this may not seem like a big deal, but with 10 percent of the United States population diagnosed with diabetes, it may be time to take into consideration your family, friends, coworkers, etc. Without health insurance, it can be virtually impossible for people to afford their daily insulin doses. According to the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) annual scientific session, the outrageous cost of insulin results in roughly 25 percent of patients not taking insulin as prescribed, also known as “self-rationing.” “Self-rationing” can result in
potentially life-threatening complications such as limb amputation, blindness and kidney failure, which can also lead to death. There is hope for people suffering with diabetes. In Europe, there have been biosimilar forms of insulin that have been approved and made available in the U.S. There has also been a class-action lawsuit filed against three manufacturers of insulin which have been accused of setting high prices to give certain insurance providers preferred discounts. As a diabetic, it is also important to talk openly and freely with your doctor about how you are managing your condition. They may be able to assist in switching your insulin to one that is less expensive. It is also important to work with your local, state and U.S. representatives to push for legislative change to regulate pharmaceutical companies. A life, like mine, depends on it. Anna Schiferl City of Stoughton
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Cooperating downtown entities can turn synergy into energy
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toughton’s downtown has a reputation of being charming and authentic. Visitors often comment on it, noting that Stoughton has been able to keep our downtown vibrant while many other communities have lost their downtowns. So it is encouraging that people are putting efforts into improving downtown. However, I am hearing a lot of misunderstandings about the role different entities play in keeping our downtown healthy. Trotter There are three main entities involved in many communities – a downtown development authority, a downtown association, and the chamber of commerce. Three entities can sometimes work against one another. But working together properly, they can create synergy in communities and can make a downtown stronger. The city of Stoughton does not have a downtown development authority but instead has the Redevelopment Authority, which serves a wider area than downtown. In some states, legislation allows for a downtown development authority to utilize a tax- increment financing (TIF) mechanism for its projects. Those can include streetscape and parking structure construction projects, grants for programs such as affordable housing and energy saving and downtown studies. Wisconsin instead has provisions for an RDA to use TIF for “preventing and eliminating blighted areas in the city and preventing the recurrence of blighted areas.” This could result in some of the same types of projects that DDAs can accomplish. The city of Stoughton also does not have a downtown association, but many nearby cities
do. A downtown association differs in that it is not formed by a city’s governing body. It comprises business and property owners in the downtown to manage issues pertaining to the downtown. This is done through voluntary funding (dues or property-based assessments) from the business and property owners. Downtown associations address maintenance issues (like paying a snow removal service), host events to increase consumer traffic, set standard hours, recruit businesses to fill vacant stores, conduct marketing campaigns and do more or less depending on the desires of the association. A downtown association is frequently like a condo association. Once it is established, businesses do not get to opt in or out; it is a requirement of owning a property or business in the defined district. Other cities run it more like a membership organization. In either model, a board comprising downtown businesses and property owners determines the group’s efforts. Sometimes the association will hire personnel. Finally, we have the chamber of commerce, a membership organization that most communities have. Stoughton, of course, has one. Every business in the city or that does business in the city has the option of joining the chamber, but some do not. Chambers promote retail but also have a focus that includes manufacturing, service, hospitality and other sectors of the economy. According to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, chamber missions vary, but they all tend to focus to some degree on five primary goals: • B u i l d i n g c o m m u n i t i e s t o which residents, visitors and investors are attracted • Promoting those communities • Fostering a pro-business climate • Representing the unified voice
of the employer community • Creating well-functioning networks. The spectrum of how any individual chamber works toward these goals is huge. There is an old adage in the chamber world: “If you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve seen one.” These entities do not have to work against each other. In communities where the entities are working together, they often create a unified brand. I hear from other chamber professionals that the downtown association is usually a member of the chamber, and that they sometimes share office space, which the chamber has offered to any potential downtown association. A chamber provides its services to all areas of industry, and retail is included in that. I always point out to prospective members that it is better to know their banker, Realtor, roofer or manufacturer personally before they need to do business with them, and that’s one role of the chamber. But it doesn’t provide funding for public projects or serve non-members. A downtown development authority provides a valuable resource for larger, public projects like a parking garage or streetscaping. But it does not do marketing or run events. A downtown association benefits a specific group of merchants, which benefits all of us by making downtown vibrant. But it does not represent merchants in other areas of the community or other industries. So all of these entities help make a community strong. But we need to understand the role, scope, and possibility of each of them in order for the synergy to happen. I am proud that our downtown has the reputation it has. I am looking forward to the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce being part of the synergy that is needed for the future. Laura Trotter is the executive director of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.
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Sports network will be streamed online AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
WSTO has introduced a new sports broadcast channel. The Stoughton Sports Network (SSN) will be presented on Spectrum channel 980. It will also be streaming online. The addition is several years in the making. The City of Stoughton IT and Media Services department acquired the channel space last year, previously used by the Stoughton
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Syttende Mai parade applications open AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
Hundreds of people line Main Street on Saturday and Sunday during Syttende Mai – some in bunads, some in line for cheese curds – but most for the parades, a tradition in Stoughton dating back to 1910. While the festival is still months away, applications are open for both the youth parade on Saturday and the
Sunday parade – scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18 and 19. The theme for the parade this year is “Celebrating our Norwegian/American colors, red white and blue.” For the youth parade, children who live in the Stoughton Area School District are eligible to march. Open to all youth groups age 12 and under, some ride BMX bikes, some march in the school bands, some walk with daycare and
church groups. All entrants must be affiliated with a specific organized group and led by an adult. The deadline to apply is May 6, and notifications will be sent May 13. The Sunday parade begins with law enforcement, safety and military veterans color guards. The rest of the parade is filled with clowns, dancers, gymnastics, music groups, businesses and political figures. The Hub’s Citizen of the Year is recognized, as well
as the Syttende Mai royalty. The fee is $100 for all political groups, as well as businesses that aren’t a member of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce. There is no fee for noncommercial entrants and festival sponsors. For a list of rules and application guidelines, visit stoughtonfestivals.com. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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County partners with Kwik Trip on landfill biogas project Landfill contents will power CNG vehicles around the state KIMBERLY WETHAL Unified Newspaper Group
If you’ve driven past the Dane County landfill – particularly on a warmer day – it’s hard to keep the smell of decomposing garbage out of your vehicle. A Dane County partnership with Kwik Trip could have more vehicles in the county – and around the state – running on it. During a Thursday, Feb. 21, press conference held at the City of Verona’s Hwy. PB Kwik Trip location, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi announced a partnership with Kwik Trip, as the company becomes one of the primary dispensers of compressed natural gas created from the county’s trash. Compressed natural gas – known as CNG – is a renewable natural gas made from decomposing trash
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and cow manure. CNG is made from the greenhouse gas pollutant methane, which is created when garbage breaks down at the landfill. The state requires landfills to either “flare off” the volatile gas by burning it to prevent explosions or capture it as a fuel source. When compressed into CNG, it puts out fewer gas emissions than gas or diesel fuel. Through the partnership with Kwik Trip, the county will be able to create CNG from its landfill and inject it into an interstate transmission pipeline, and CNG-enabled vehicles will be able to fuel up at Kwik Trips around the state that have the pumps, including in Verona and Windsor. The partnership is regulated through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Renewable Fuel Standard program. The project is estimated to cost the county $28
What is CNG? Compressed natural gas – or CNG – is made when natural gas such as methane is compressed down to 1 percent of its volume. When used in vehicles, it emits 90 percent less emissions than traditional gasoline and is odorless, colorless and tasteless, according to cngnow. com. It can be drilled from natural gas wells, or in the case of Dane County’s landfill biogas program, made from gas emissions given off by decomposing garbage or cow manure. million and is expected to be paid back within a few years through revenue generated by fuel sales and EPA funds. Parisi has been traveling around the county touting the project and talking about the county’s efforts to clean its lakes and invest in renewable energy sources. According to a news release from the county, the biogas project at the Dane County landfill will displace 3 million gallons of fossil fuels during the program’s first year. That’s the equivalent of 4,800 cars’
Academic Achievements Graduates Spring 2018 Academic Achievements run as space is available, and this list of honorees and graduates is not complete. Due to the increased number of submissions after spring and fall graduation times, there is often a backlog in the following months. Because of a processing error, the Hub had been delayed in running them since 2017, which added to the backlog before this month. UW-Platteville Courtney Buser, animal science; Nicholas Dvorak, reclamation, environment and conservation; Zander Gunderson, mechanical engineering, Spanish; Richard Jerrick, psychology St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy Parker Fath, Sgt. First Class Western Governors University Nikki Rowin, BS, nursing Drake University Isaac Landers, accounting; Katrina Sletten, public relations
UW-Madison Lexi Argall, BS, life sciences communication; Zachary Bower, BS, biomedical engineering; Greta Breckbill, doctor of audiology; William Clark, BBA, management and human resources; Mykala Conroy, BS, neurobiology; Nathan Dhuey, BS, biological systems engineering; Holly Dorscheid, doctor of pharmacy, pharmacy; Johannah Drago, master of social work, social work; Michael Fergus, BBA, finance, investment and banking; Mirjeta Hajredini, BS, community and nonprofit leadership; Bailey Hann, BBA, accounting; James Hendrickson Gagen, BS, computer sciences; Robert Hill, BBA, finance, investment and banking, risk management and insurance; Sophie Jacobs, master of accountancy, accounting; Rebecca Klongland, BA, economics; Mackenzie Krumme, BA, journalism; Annalise Panthofer, BS, biology; Christopher Roehrig, MBA, marketing; Austin Scheel, BBA, finance, investment and banking; Amanda Schlimgen, BS, human development and family studies; Maren Schultz, BS, kinesiology; Zachery Zeichert, BA, political science
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worth of emissions and 24 million fewer pounds of coal burned. “Our project at the landfill will be a win for clean air as well as Dane County taxpayers,” Parisi said in the release. “Dane County’s partnership with Kwik Trip will enable our region to reap the benefits of the renewable fuel generated at the landfill.” Email reporter Kimberly Wethal at kimberly. wethal@wcinet.com and follow her on Twitter @ kimberly_wethal.
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Aria Volkman, front, and her sister Aspen walk in the Syttende Mai youth parade.
Area School District, a news release from WSTO said. Funding was secured from the city’s’ budget process to get the broadcasting equipment necessary to support both channels. The new equipment will allow for two live events to be broadcast simultaneously. Starting this month, sports will be broadcast exclusively on SSN 980, with some sports also on WSTO 981, if needed. The network will also feature sporting events from previous years. For information and to find online streaming, visit wsto.tv.
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Yahara River Hootenanny Visit the Yahara River Grocery Cooperative, 229 E. Main St., for their monthly Yahara River Hootenanny, a song-sharing circle for musicians and singers, from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Saturdays of the month through November. The event is open to all ages, abilities and acoustic instruments with sheet music generally provided. The Hootenanny embraces all styles of music, including folk, bluegrass, old time, country, ethnic, blues and rock. During the summer, the group sometimes moves across Main Street and plays at the Stoughton Community Farmers Market on Forrest Street. For information, visit facebook.com/ YaharaRiverHoot.
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at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday evenings from Feb. 19 through March 26. There will be no class on March 12. Tim Markle will lead the class and cover methods of working toward forgiveness and how to live a forgiving life. Registration is required and can be done by visiting stoughtonhospital.com and clicking on “classes and events.” For information, call Sonja at 8732356.
Beginning genealogy The senior center will host a program about genealogy and how to research your family history from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28. Bob Rettammel, a professional genealogist, will lead the discussion. He’ll cover genealogical relationships and traditional family trees and charts. Participants can learn a step-by-step procedure for finding genealogical information at home via public sources, databases and other source information to gather evidence and confirm connections among family members. The discussion will also include a brief introduction to DNA use in genealogy. Registration is requested. For information, call 873-8585.
Courier Hub reporters Amber Levenhagen and Alexander Cramer will hold the next Coffee With a Reporter from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 1, at Wildwood Cafe, 218 S. Forrest St. Coffee with a Reporter is when Hub reporters spend some time at various establishments and put up a sign asking for community members to come chat about anything pertaining to Stoughton. If you have suggestions for times and Coin collecting locations, please email amber.levenhaVisit the senior center from 1-2 p.m. gen@wcinet.com. Tuesday, March 5, for a discussion about coin collecting. Forgiveness series Bill Barreau will lead the coin collectA series of classes called Freedom ing group. He is a member of the State Through Forgiveness will be offered Baha’i Faith
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Christ Lutheran Church
700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Worship, 9:10 a.m. Family Express and Sunday School
Christ the King Community Church 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship
Christian Assembly Church
1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton • 873-9106 Saturday: 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary
Cooksville Lutheran Church
11927 W. Church St., Evansville 882-4408 Pastor Karla Brekke Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
Covenant Lutheran Church
1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@gmail.com • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship
Ezra Church
515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship
Fulton Church
9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Coffee Fellowship: 9:10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.
Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church
1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
LakeView Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 • lakevc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship
of Wisconsin American Numismatic Association and the Madison Area Coin Club. He collects coins, paper money, Depression scripts and foreign money. The group is open to all, whether have been collecting for many years or just a slight curiosity. For information, call 873-8585.
Rosemaling: Rogaland style A six-week class about Rosemaling, Rogaland style, will start with the first class at 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the senior center. The class will continue at the same time Tuesdays through April 9. The series is $70, due the first night of class. Supplies will be provided but participants can bring their own. For information, call Mary for the beginning level class at 920-728-0620 or Kim for the intermediate class at 843-0565. To register, call the senior center at 873-8585.
Badger ordnance program The senior center will host a program by the Badger History Group Museum from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6. Verlyn Mueller, archivist and curator from the museum, will talk about the history of the land acquisition for the Badger Ordnance Works and its construction and production. He will give a 35 minute powerpoint presentation followed by time for question and answers. For information, call 873-8585.
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Friday, March 1
• 9:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 1-3 p.m., First Friday movie: “First Man,” senior center, 873-8585
Saturday, March 2
• 9:15-11:15 a.m., Stoughton Area Dems and Progressives meetup, library, stoughtondems.org • 1-2 p.m., Rosemaling program, Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., livsreise.org • 3:45-5:15 p.m., Changing the Way the Church Views Racism discussion (registration requested), Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., 873-7404
Monday, March 4
• 9:30 a.m., Baby morning story time, library, 8736281
Tuesday, March 5
• 9:30-11 a.m., Memory cafe, Stoughton Hospital Bryant Health Education Center, 900 Ridge St., 873-8585 • 11 a.m., Commission on Aging, senior center, 8738585 • 1-2 p.m., Coin collecting discussion, senior center, 873-8585 • 6-9:30 p.m., Rosemaling: Rogaland style (six week series, $70), senior center, 873-8585 • 7 p.m., Grades 6-8 winter choral concert, SHS Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600
Wednesday, March 6
• 9:30-10:30 a.m., Badger ordnance works presentation, senior center, 873-8585 • 6:30 p.m., The Foundation Sci-Fi book discussion, library, 873-6281
Thursday, March 7
Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion
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Stoughton Baptist Church
• 9:30 a.m., Morning story time, library 873-6281 • 3:30 p.m., Teen advisory board meeting, library, 8736281 • 6:30 p.m., Craft Club (reservation required), library, 873-6281
Friday, March 8
• 9:30-10:30 a.m., Coffee with the Mayor, senior center, 873-8585
Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship
St. Ann Catholic Church
323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-6448 • 873-7633 Weekday Mass: Nazareth House and St. Ann’s Church Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.
United Methodist of Stoughton 525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton stoughtonmethodist.org Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10 a.m. - Full Worship
United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton
1501 E. Main St., Stoughton • 608-205-6444 Pastor Rich Thomas • rthomas@cgcmadison.org Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
Cultivating Strength of Spirit
873-4590
Thursday, February 28
• 1:30-2:30 p.m., Beginning genealogy course (registration requested), senior center, 873-8585
“Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ ” – 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 NIV How often do you find yourself praying to be relieved of your pains and infirmities? Perhaps it would be better to pray to have the strength, courage and patience to bear your infirmities. This prayer becomes increasingly important as we age, since our bodies eventually wear out. As the saying goes,“Old age is not for sissies,” at least in part because the elderly almost invariably have their share of chronic aches and pains. But it is also worth remembering that certain infirmities actually contribute to our character, making us better people by reining in certain untoward desires or tendencies. So how do we develop the necessary strength of spirit to bear our pains and infirmities? One way is to get in the habit of doing small things every day which are difficult, painful, or just plain boring.This practice will help you to develop fortitude and strength of spirit for the more difficult and painful episodes, which are bound to come. And remember that in your suffering, you are in some ways sharing in the suffering of our Lord, who suffered greatly in his time here on earth. – Christopher Simon
Food pantries City of Stoughton Food Pantry The City of Stoughton Food Pantry, 520 S. Fourth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also be open from 4-6 p.m. Thursday evenings and the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
SUMC Food Pantry The Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 525 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. It will also be open from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Personal Essentials Pantry The Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP), 343 E. Main St., is open from 1-5 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each Month. The pantry will be closed on holidays and if SASD is closed due to weather.
Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356 Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585
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(Schroeder) Blomgren. Rick married Barbara Ramsden on June 10, 1978, at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton. He was a member of International Harvester Collectors Club, Wisconsin Chapter 4, and the Old Farmer’s Antique Club. Rick loved his tractors, especially his International Harvester. He enjoyed watching tractor pulls and attended any that he could. Rick served in the U.S. Army and was proud of the time he spent stationed in Germany. He was a proud provider for his family. Rick had a presence about him and a great sense of humor, truly the life of the party. He and Barbara loved to travel and they had aspirations to go back to Germany. Rick was a hard worker, working at Stoughton Trailer as an assemblyman for
over 20 years, then at MPI. He planned to retire early so he and Barbara could travel more. Their favorite place to go was Branson, Mo. He loved animals, especially his two cats. Rick was a people person and enjoyed working security at CSC because it allowed him to visit with many people and go to Badger games — he was an avid Badgers Fan. The family also loved to attend Brewers games and watching the Vikings play. Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Daniel R. Blomgren and Joseph F. Blomgren; siblings, Katherine L. (Dean) McKinney, Joyce E. (Larry) Miller, his twin brother, Randall G. (Belermina) Blomgren, Diane J. (Geoff) Anderson and Holly A. (Chris) Ebbe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Audrey Blomgren;
and his brother, Teddy L. Blomgren. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday March 2, 2019, with Pastor Dick Halom presiding. A luncheon will follow the service. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St. from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local humane society. In honor of Rick’s love of his Farmall tractor and the Badgers, the family would like guests to wear red to celebrate his life. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.
Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, at home with her loving husband and girls by her side. She was born on Sept. 25, 1925, in DeForest, the daughter of Jens and Brita (Harried) Legried. Bernie graduated from DeForest High School in 1943 and was the last surviving class member at the reunion held in June of 2018. She married David Olson on Oct. 21, 1960, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Madison. Burnette Geneva “Bernie” Olson Bernie worked for the State of Wisconsin for over 30 years. She loved Bingo, meeting the same group of women every Thursday night to play and any and all time spent at the casino. Bernie’s favorite place to travel was Las Vegas, especially with her daughters. She enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Badgers and Packers fan. Whatever Bernie did, she did with passion and with all Burnette Geneva “Bernie” Olson her effort. She never took an easy route, but instilled Burnette Geneva “Ber- hard work and perseverance nie” Olson, age 93, of in her children and grandchildren.
Bernie was a caring grandmother who demonstrated her love through action and gathering. She was a meticulous housekeeper and hosted many family gatherings. Food wa s o n e wa y t h a t s h e showed her love, making sure everyone’s favorites were represented at family gatherings, and there was always ice cream in the freezer. Granddaughter, Tracy, had been living with Bernie and Dave for the last six months as a caregiver. Bernie is survived by her husband, David; daughters, Gloria Martin and Delores “Dolly” Weidhas; grandchildren, Laura Nelson, Charmine Nelson, Curt Nelson, Kelly (John Mahan) Storch, Tracy Storch, and Ryan Storch; many great-grandchildren and two long-term caregivers, Tina Lauretic and Heather Patrinos who became her adopted children. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings, Lloyd Legried, Ruth Richter, Signa Legried, Arlene Skindingsrud,
L a Ve r n e L e g r i e d a n d Jerome Legried; and grandson, Charles Nelson. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019, with Pastor John Shep presiding. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. T h e fa m i l y wa n t s t o extend a special thanks to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare, especially the Silver Team, for their care in Bernie’s final days and the wonderful staff at McDonald’s in Stoughton for fulfilling Bernie and Dave’s every desire and making sure things were always right for them. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Edward Wesley ‘Eddie’ Rowe
even a stranger. Eddie was a storyteller, could remember jokes and had an infectious laugh. His family meant everything to him including dogs, George and Finn. Eddie rarely missed a family event and was always in the present and with you. He was a genuine, trustworthy and honest man that would do anything to make his family’s life better. Eddie is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Brad (Aimee) and Derrick (Lindsay); step-daughters, Sarah and Michelle Lindsay; grandchildren, Greysen, John Wesley, Callen and Harper; sisters, Linda (Bill) Hasz and Sharie (Jerry) Buskager; and five nieces
and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Eddie’s Life will be held at Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, March 2, 2019, with a luncheon to follow at the Stoughton VFW Post No. 328, 200 Veterans Road, Stoughton. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-7 p.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019, and at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.
Richard Roy “Rick” Blomgren, age 61, of Deerfield, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, at the VA Hospital. He was born on Dec. 18, 1957, in Dodgeville, the son of Darrell and Audrey
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Edward Wesley “Eddie” Rowe, age 66, of Deforest, passed away on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, at his home. He was born on Oct. 20, 1952, in Stoughton, the son of Jerry and Arlene ( H a y n e s ) R ow e . E d d i e graduated from Stoughton High School in 1971. He married Pam Lindsay in
2014. Eddie worked many years at Mid-State as a small engine mechanic and in sales and more recently at the Sun Prairie School District in buildings and grounds. He was a jack of all trades and a very talented woodworker who created mantels, crosses and other crafts. He was proud of his craftsmanship and the tools it took to create his art. Eddie was a snow enthusiast who enjoyed sledding, snowmobiling and building igloos and luges with his grandsons. He loved to swing a racket, for both tennis (when he was younger) and more recently, while playing racquetball. Eddie was a people person, intensely curious about a l m o s t eve r y t h i n g a n d everybody. He had a strong empathetic connection with people and would go out of his way to help someone,
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Stella L. Prochaska, age 94, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born in Antigo on June 25, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Lucy Blatecky. On Oct. 7, 1950, Stella married Raymond F. Prochaska. Stella was a cherished l ov i n g m o t h e r, g r a n d mother and great grandmother. As a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and sewing.
She is survived by her children, Susan (Bradford) Hardie, Karen (Gary) Galvin, Rick (Peggy) Prochaska, and Nancy (Wayne) Prochaska-Krantz; grandc h i l d r e n , C h r i s t o p h e r, Matt, Katie (Eric), Taylor, Madison, Jordan, Emily, Gregory, Nicholas and Jacob; and great grandsons, Luke and Ethan. Stella was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Ray. Private family services were held. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Stella L. Prochaska to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or via www. dana-farber.org/gift. A special thank you to the staff of Stoughton Hospital and Milestone. Please share your memories of Stella at: CressFuneralService.com.
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Vikings bring home gold
PLAYER OF THE WEEK From Feb. 20-26
Five medal for Stoughton at individual state meet JEREMY JONES Sports editor
After rolling all season, the Stoughton wrestling team found the WIAA Division 1 state meet to be much tougher. The Vikings’ goal was eight medals Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Kohl Center, and five of those eight wrestlers got there – two state titles, a pair of runner-up finishes and a fourth-place finish. “We had our goals set awfully high (to medal all eight and get five in the finals),” co-head coach Dan Spilde said. “Any time you walk away with two wall charts and three additional medals, that’s pretty exceptional. Basically, it’s just bragging rights to win this tournament, but it’s still fun to win it.” Freshman Nicolar Rivera and senior Hunter Lewis won titles at 106 and 138 pounds. Sophomores Luke Mechler and Brooks Empey finished runner-up at 145 and 195, respectively, facing two of the nation’s best wrestlers in the finals. Senior Cade Spilde took fourth place. The two state titles pushed Stoughton ahead of Mineral Point for the most individual state champions in state history (5150). It was the third time in the last four years and eighth time overall, that the Vikings had at least two individual state champions at state. Stoughton had a record three champions in 1988. “The great part about it is, there is a pretty heavy tradition in our hometown, when we get to the Kohl Center, we’re a tough out,” Dan Spilde said. “It’s the same way when the tournament was held in the Field House. It’s about getting here, and once we do, we just feel at home here.” The Vikings earned the top seed at the WIAA Division 1 team state wrestling tournament and will face Arrowhead at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals inside the UW Field House in Madison. The semifinal winners wrestle again Friday evening, with the championship match set for Saturday afternoon. Stoughton ended a 30-year drought by winning the team title last year. It’s making its sixth straight trip to the tournament at the UW Field House. “Team state, just like the individual state, is a really fun time. It’s a cool atmosphere that the wrestling community provides,” Lewis said. “I feel like it’s more deserved this year. We’ve got a target on our back now after winning it last year.”
Rivera, 106 For much of this season it seemed almost like a foregone conclusion, but last weekend he finally did it. Rivera, ranked No. 2 nationally on FloWrestling.com at 106, improved to 55-0 with a 15-2 major decision over Kaukauna junior Jaden Verhagen (43-10) to win a state title. “It feels great,” Rivera said. “I’ve been dreaming about this for a long time.”
Name: Hunter Lewis Grade: Senior Sport: Wrestling Weight: 138 pounds Highlight: Lewis repeated his WIAA Division 1 state title last week at the Kohl Center, coming from behind to win his final two matches. The North Carolina State recruit beat Elkhorn Area senior Daniel Stilling 8-7 in the championship match.
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Senior Hunter Lewis won his second consecutive WIAA Division 1 individual state title on Saturday, defeating Elkhorn Area senior Daniel Stilling 8-7 at 138 pounds.
What’s next Top-ranked Stoughton faces eighth-seeded Arrowhead in the state quarterfinals 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the WIAA state team tournament.
With the win, Rivera became the second Stoughton freshman to win a title, joining the Vikings’ only three-time state champion, Ron Pieper. He is the first Stoughton freshman to put together an undefeated season through the individual tournament. “That’s really cool,” Rivera said. Other Vikings to post undefeated championship seasons were: Eddie Blumenthal, Ryan Proctor, Davey Starks, Jesse Mulder, Bret Stubblefield, Chris Vike, Aric Soderbloom, Brandon Meek, Tom Wicks, Tom Dickman, Jeff Bilhorn, Bob Dickman, Andy Rein, John Skaar, Russ Hellickson and Pieper. Rein (1975, 76) was the only Viking to accomplish the feat twice. “Nicolar’s got one to three more matches next week at team state to complete the season but to get through the Cheesehead and this weekend without a loss is nothing short of amazing,” Dan Spilde said. Rivera’s 55 wins broke Blumenthal’s single-season win record. The Cadet National champion in Fargo as an eighth-grader, Rivera’s biggest challenge at state came in the semifinals where he posted a 9-3 decision over Stevens Point junior Justin Groshek, who had entered the tournament
Undefeated Stoughton seasons Nicolar Rivera Eddie Blumenthal Ryan Proctor Davey Starks Jesse Mulder Bret Stubblefield Chris Vike Aric Soderbloom
42-0. “We told Nicolar a lot of people think he’s better than you, let’s go see,” Dan Spilde said. “He proved one more time he could score enough points to win.” Groshek was ranked No. 2 in the state behind Rivera, according to wiwrestling.com. He has medaled the last three seasons, finishing sixth and runner-up twice at 106. Both wrestlers shot early before Rivera worked Groshek to the edge and spun for the takedown. “I had a lot of adrenaline going into the match; that early takedown helped give me a lot of confidence,” he said. While Rivera was able to use his quickness to his advantage, Groshek used his strength to keep from getting turned throughout much of the match. “The guy I have in the championship (Verhagen), is probably the biggest guy at 106,” Rivera said. “My agility and balance is what carries me through these matches. “I think as the tournament went on, I did better. Cutting weight
Brandon Meek Tom Wicks Tom Dickman Jeff Bilhorn Bob Dickman Andy Rein John Skaar Russ Hellickson
the first day kind of got to me.”
Lewis, 138 Lewis knew his significance in SHS history even before coach Bob Empey did. While most defending state champions flashed a 2, 3 or 4 to the crowd after their match, Lewis held up a 5 and a 1. Rivera had run the table to tie Stoughton with Mineral Point for the most individual state titles in Wisconsin history, but it was Lewis’ championship match that put the Vikings over the top. “I have to say, it feels pretty great beating a cool record like that,” Lewis said. “Being the match that beat the record, it’s a special feeling.” A four-time state participant who finished runner-up as a sophomore (106) and won the title last year at 120, Lewis said repeating as a state champion was his goal all season. “When I was younger, it’s everyone’s goal to be a four-time champion,” he said. “I’ll take what I
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Honorable mention: Nicolar Rivera (wrestling) became the second freshman in school history to win a WIAA individual state title. He was the first freshman (55-0) at Stoughton to ever be undefeated through the individual state tournament. Jack Nelson (boys basketball) scored 13 points Thursday in a 55-53 win over conference champion Monona Grove. Alex Ashworth (girls basketball) scored a team-high 14 points in a 67-53 loss to Monroe in a WIAA Division 2 regional final on Saturday She also had 10 points in a win over Reedsburg on Friday in a regional semifinal.
Boys basketball
Stoughton outmuscles Portage MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
The host Stoughton boys basketball team used its size advantage Tuesday, Feb. 26, against Portage’s 1-2-2 zone to run away from the Warriors in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal win. Coach Nolan Weber said zone defenses had killed the Vikings earlier in the season. “Our ability to get the ball inside as much as we did against their zone tonight, really shows me that we may have another level now than we did earlier,” he said. Seventh-seeded Stoughton (13-10) advance to play at second-seeded DeForest at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings upset Badger South champion Monona Grove 55-53 in the regular season finale Thursday, Feb. 21 in Stoughton. Stoughton
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Vikings drop regional final game to Cheesemakers MARK NESBITT
stretches where we struggled to score.” Monroe made six 3-pointers in the first half to take a 34-21 lead at the break. Monroe senior guard Emily Benzschawel, a Lindenwood (St. Charles, Mo.) University commit, scored a gamehigh 20 points. Senior point guard Sydney Hilliard, a University of Wisconsin-Madison commit, had 19. Sophomore forward Megan Benzschawel added 17. “That is why Monroe is good because they have multiple kids that can score,” Pickett said. “If one kid is not on, someone else picks them up. That’s the tough thing about defending them. You can take away some things but they will beat you another way.” Ashworth scored 10 points in the second half. The Cheesemakers led by as many as 25 points in the second half. Pickett said the Vikings couldn’t get the stops they needed.
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After the Stoughton girls basketball team’s season came to an end Saturday, Feb. 23, senior guard Alex Ashworth said she hoped it could be a learning experience for next year’s team. Coming off a victory the day before over third-seeded Reedsburg, the Vikings got behind early and could not rally, falling 67-53 on the road to Monroe in a WIAA Division 2 regional final. “We just didn’t come together like we did yesterday,” Ashworth said. “I think we kind of had it in our heads. Instead of being as strong as we once were, I think we kind of let it get to us. “I hope the young ones learn from it that every moment together counts.” The Vikings finished 15-9 and third in the Badger South Conference behind champion Monona Grove and Monroe in a year Ashworth said there was not a clear favorite. “It was a wild card this year,” she said. “I felt like we tried to make our way up there (first place) and play on everyone else’s level.” The five senior starters for the Vikings - Peighton Trieloff, Ashley Nelson, Emma Kissling, Kyianna Baker and Ashworth - went 56-18 the past three years. “They come to practice every day ready to work and they compete,” coach Brad Pickett said. “I told them in the locker room this group may not have won as many games as some teams in the past, but they work their tails
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Three of Stoughton’s five senior starters, from left, Ashley Nelson, Emma Kissling and Peighton Trieloff, react in the closing minutes of a 67-53 loss to Monroe in a WIAA Division 2 regional final. off.” Ashworth said the team “didn’t expect” the season to end that way, but she’ll cherish the competition and challenges they faced over four years together. “I remember the first day we all had practice together and I remember thinking it was going to be a journey,
but we could get past it,” Ashworth said. “I played with the girls I’ve always played with and will forever be grateful I had that opportunity.”
team-high 14 points and knocked down three 3-pointers Saturday in a 67-53 loss to Monroe. It was the third time this season the Vikings have lost to the Cheesemakers. Monroe 67, Kissling scored six points to help the Vikings Stoughton 53 take a 13-11 lead in the A s h w o r t h s c o r e d a first half, but Monroe went
on a 18-2 run highlighted by junior Grace Mathiason’s two 3-pointers. Pickett had the Vikings use a 2-3 zone to stop the penetration by the Cheesemakers. “I thought we came out with great energy,” Pickett said. “Like we have talked about all year, there were
Stoughton 52, Reedsburg 47 Junior guard Myranda Kotlowski scored a teamhigh 11 points to lift the Vikings to a 52-47 road win Friday over Reedsburg. The Vikings jumped out to a 25-18 lead at the half, and withstood a rally by the Beavers in the second half. Ashworth added 10 points and Baker had nine. Kissling chipped in eight.
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Stoughton Aqua Racers set several team records at state championship Stoughton Aqua Racers (STAR) swimmers had their most successful performance in team history at last weekend’s state championships in Brown Deer, setting several personal bests and team records. The team finished 21st out of the 50 teams participating. C h ey e n n e B o r r o u g h s led the STAR 10 & under team with a personal-best and team-record of 1 minute 16.55 seconds in the 100-yards breaststroke to finish second. Borroughs also set personal bests and team records in the 50 freestyle (28.07, third), 100 individual medley (1:10.77, third) and 50 breaststroke (35.09 fourth). She also swam the 100 free (1:03.37, ninth) and the 200 IM (2:38.76, 11th). Ainsley Gerard was just shy of her personal best in the 50 backstroke (35.15, 12th) and set a personal best in the 50 butterfly (33.40, 13th). Gerard also set a personal best in the 100 fly (1:21.31, 20th) and was just shy of her personal best in the 100 back (1:17.23, 25th), the 200IM (2:50.59, 25th) and the 50 free (31.92, 39th). Jenna Koel set a personal best in the 100 fly (1:17.91, 10th), the 50 fly (33.77,
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STAR 11 & 12 swimmers (front, from left): Joshua Phillips, Gavin Reiser, Espen Hennick and Julian Callender had a big day at the state championship in Brown Deer. Members of the Stoughton Aqua Racers 10 & under swim club (front, from left) are: Cheyenne Borroughs, Addyson Sipe, Jenna Koel and Ainsley Gerard; (back) assistant coach Jeff Bridwell and head coach AJ Lerner. 14th) and the 50 free (31.31, 25th). Koel also swam the 200 free (2:34.19, 24th), 100 free (1:10.02, 29th) and the 50 back (37.28, 40th).
In addition, the girls relay swam to another team record in the 200 free relay with a time of 2:06.55, placing 13th.
The girls 10 & Under 200 11&12 group medley relay of Addyson In the category of 11 & 12, Sipe, Borroughs, Gerard Julian Callender set a perand Koel swam to a team-re- sonal best and team record cord 2:18.38 to place ninth. of :33.31 in the 50 breast,
placing sixth. He was just shy of his personal best in the 100 breast (1:14.27, 10th). Callender set personal best and team records in the 200 breast (2:44.33, 15th) and the 50 free (27.93, 32nd). He also swam the 1,000 free (13:07.46, 18th) and the 50 fly (32.11, 41st). The 200 medley relay of
Espen Hennick, Joshua Phillips, Gavin Reiser and Callender swam to a team-record 2:19.54 and placed 25th. The boys team also swam to a team record of 2:05.45 in the 200 free relay.
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Boys bball: Stoughton will play at DeForest on Friday in regional semifinal Continued from page 8 finished the regular season tied with Oregon for second in the conference.
Stoughton 66, Portage 50 The Vikings pounded the ball inside and lived in the paint, rolling to a 66-50 win over Portage on Tuesday in a regional quarterfinal. Junior 6-foot-7 center Jack Nelson scored a teamhigh 16 points and grabbed six rebounds. It didn’t take the Vikings long to open up a 15-point lead after leading by nine at the half. Nelson scored d ow n l ow a n d H o b s o n knocked down a 3-pointer to give the Vikings a 13-point lead, 43-30 with just under 14 minutes left. Freshman guard Luke Fernholz scored on a layup off the break to extend the Vikings’ lead to 45-30 with 13 minutes left. Senior guard Drew Anderson had 16 points and benefited from the p l a y o f S t o u g h t o n ’s bigs inside, hitting three 3-pointers. “Players are always crashing on Jack because h e ’s s u c h a d o m i n a n t inside guy and we get catch and shoot looks,” Anderson said. “Just perfect open looks.” “It’s like coach said, we earned another two practices and a game,” Anderson said. “We just have to keep going with that mentality. Anderson said if the team continues to get touches in the post everything just opens up.
Stoughton senior forward Trenten Conklin looks to score in the post Tuesday against Portage freshman Isaac Paul. scoring 18 of Portage’s 26 points. The Vikings got solid production off the bench F e r n h o l z fi n i s h e d w i t h Photos by Mark Nesbitt Stoughton junior guard Nathan Hutcherson looks to drive past Portage junior Brett Walker in eight points, and senior forward Trenten Conklin the Vikings’ 66-50 win on Tuesday in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal. had four points and six The Vikings respond- rebounds. Junior guard Adam Hob- w i t h 8 m i n u t e s t o g o . son added 14 points and That’s as close as Portage ed with a 7-0 spurt that had six rebounds. would get. included a Fernholz layup Stoughton 55, “Our strength is definite“They got a little more and another Hobson 3 that Monona Grove 53 ly our size,” Weber said. aggressive and we played a pushed the lead back to Hobson scored a team“It was good to get those little on our heels,” Weber 58-43 with 3:33 left. guys a lot of opportuni- said. “They switched up Stoughton opened the high 23 points and Stoughties.” their defenses up and it game on a 13-4 run, high- ton held off Monona Grove Portage senior guard Eli got to eight and we needed lighted by Anderson’s two 55-53 on Thursday in a regular season finale. C o n s i d i n e , w h o s c o r e d to get some time to make 3s. The Vikings led 31-29 Considine carried the a game-high 25 points, some adjustments to take at the half and held on in hit a jumper to slice the advantage of their aggres- scoring load for the Warthe second. Nelson added Vikings’ lead to 49-41 siveness.” r i o r s i n t h e fi r s t h a l f , 13 points and Anderson
‘Players are always crashing on Jack because he’s such a dominant inside guy and we get catch and shoot looks. Just perfect open looks.’ - senior Drew Anderson chipped in nine. Monona Grove senior guard Caden Nelson scored a game-high 27 points. Senior 6-7 forward Sam Hepp added 14 points.
Sports shorts Weum helps Hawkeyes Indoor Championships in Ann Arbor. win 1,600 relay Weum, a 2015 SHS gradFormer Stoughton High standout Aly We u m , a sophomore at the University of Iowa, h e l p e d t h e Weum Hawkeyes win the 1,600-meter relay title last week at the 2019 Big Ten
uate, was part of the first indoor 1,600 relay title in University of Iowa history, helping the Hawkeyes win the event in 3 minute, 37.58 seconds. She also scored a point for Iowa with her eighth-place finish in the 400 meters (55.16). The Hawkeyes finished third with 80 points behind Ohio State (112) and Indian (82).
in a 5-3 road loss Sunday against the University of Tennessee. A second baseman for the Former Hoosiers, he had the solo Stoughhome run and was hit by a ton High pitch in two at-bats. School Bunnell started his collebaseball giate career at Kansas State standout, a before returning to Dane 2015 gradCounty to play at Madison uate, Cade College. He has started three Bunnell Bunnell games this season and has hit his first two hits in 12 at-bats. home run of The Hoosiers are 2-4 to the season for the Indiana University start the season.
Bunnell hits his first HR at Indiana
career-point milestone Feb. 9, in leading the Bulldogs to an 83-77 win over Northern Iowa in Ames, Iowa. McGlynn, a 6-foot-8 senior, is averStoughton High aging 15.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per School alumnus Nick game. He has 46 blocks in 29 games McGlynn eclipsed the started this season. 1,000-career point mileAs a senior at Stoughton, McGlynn stone at Drake Univeraveraged 16.1 points and 9.3 rebounds, sity (Des Moines). He and earned the Badger South Conferis also on the verge of ence Player of the Year and all-state helping the Bulldogs honors. win a Missouri Valley McGlynn McGlynn is having a standout season Conference championfor the Bulldogs (21-8). Drake lost to ship. McGlynn, a 2015 SHS graduate, Illinois State 67-60 on Sunday, Feb. 24. The Bulldogs are locked in a logjam scored 22 points to reach the 1,000
in a three-way lead atop the conference with Loyola-Chicago, Ill. and Missouri State. Northern Iowa is one game behind in fourth at 9-7. The league’s regular season champion will have six conference losses for the first time in the 111-year history of the MVC. The final regular-season games will be played Wednesday and Saturday. The MVC Tournament is slated for next week with the winner earning an automatic NCAA tournament berth. Drake will host Indiana State at 7 p.m. Wednesday and play at Missouri State at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Vikings coach, was a four-year starter and three-time all-conference outfielder and shortstop for the Vulcans from 1999-2002. Her 184 career RBIs, including 67 in 2000, both still stand
as the school records, while her 38 home runs ranks third. She helped the Vulcans compile a 149-49 record (71-9 divisional record) with four Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West titles, four NCAA postseason appearances, two PSAC championships and one NCAA regional crown.
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Plotting his own path, Rivera hopes to lead Stoughton to team state title JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Stoughton co-head coach Dan Spilde remembers the first time he saw Nicolar Rivera, rolling around with other kids in an almost an open-mat setting. “He came into the wrestling room, I’d say he was probably around 5 years old,” Spilde said. “Every once in a while, there is a kid that just grabs you because they land like a cat. Their movement is just different (from) beginner kids. He had an awareness on the mat that you just can’t explain. “We knew he was special then. You didn’t know how special, but could just tell he had the right ability.” Rivera, the second-ranked 106-pound wrestler in the nation, continued to dominate the best competition in the state last week, earning a WIAA Division 1 state title and three more wins to run his record to 55-0. He potentially has three more matches this weekend as the Vikings look to defend their team state title. Top-seeded Stoughton, ranked 48th nationally according to InterMatWrestle.com, faces eighth-seeded Arrowhead at 5:30 p.m. Friday in the team state quarterfinals. Last week was just another step toward much bigger goals for Rivera, who defeated the defending Greco and freestyle
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Freshman Nicolar Rivera works against Stevens Point junior Justin Groshek on Friday, Feb. 22, in the WIAA Division 1 state semifinal. Rivera, ranked second in the nation, is 55-0 this season. speed, agility, balance and transition from one move to the next has left opponents playing catch-up all season. “Nicolar’s a special kid. It’s hard to put into words,” Dan Spilde said. “He has such a skillset, and he’s teeming with such confidence, he just goes until he scores points. It’s really hard to game plan against, but it’s awful fun to sit in his corner.” As a kindergartener, Rivera attended the individual state Big goals tournament and set a goal to Rivera’s combination of become the first four-time
champions as an eighth grader to win Cadet national title. “It was fun but kind of scary,” Rivera said. “I didn’t really expect to win. I just wanted to do my best.” He now hopes to make the Cadet World team this summer. “I think he has his own path,” co-head coach Bob Empey said. “We’re just here to guide him and keep him going in the right direction.”
state champion in Stoughton’s storied history. “I was like, ‘Wow. This is a really big tournament,’” he said. “Every year I came here, I thought it was really cool to see that dude standing at the top of the podium and all the work he put in to get there.” Although a dominant wrestler now, Rivera said it didn’t start to click to him that he was better than a lot of kids his age until fourth grade, using his headlock and duck unders. “I was just sick of losing,
and I just started trying harder,” he said. “I think it was more mental than anything.” By seventh grade, he was thinking about making the national team and possibly going even farther. Spilde, a state champion at Stoughton and a Big Ten champion at UW-Madison, said Rivera’s on the right path to do big things. “He works hard and he has a great attitude. He does everything right,” he said. “Those are the building blocks. From there, you’ve got to stay healthy and hope things come together.” So far, he’s stayed healthy through a long grind. Because the WIAA doesn’t a limit the number of matches in a season, only how many competitions, Rivera could end up with 58 matches this season. “A lot of tournaments we go to are two-day events with eight or nine matches,” Spilde said. “It’s a pretty rigorous schedule, but it bodes well for those that can handle the pressure and the grind. So far, he’s been able to do that.”
Teammates Stoughton’s wrestling room contains several wrestlers who have competed at elite-level national and internationally tournaments, but Rivera stands out even there. It’s something Spilde took note of early on.
“For a guy to be in our room as a freshman and have the upperclassmen talk about how great he is – that’s not easy to do,” he said. “When you have guys like Hunter Lewis, who has been on a World team, looks at him like, ‘How does he get away with that stuff?’ – that’s pretty special.” The relationship has been a useful give-and-take, Spilde said as Rivera benefits from the upperclassmen as leaders and he inspires them with his performances on the mat. Having grown up around the program, sophomore Brooks Empey said everyone always knew that Nicolar was on a different level from the rest of the team. “It’s kind of like, ‘You’re really good, but sometimes, ‘You’re not Nicolar good,’” he said. Still, he said, Rivera puts in extra work, going to the Advance School of Wrestling sometimes even after his high school wrestling practice. “I’m pretty committed,” he said. Rivera is a different type of wrestler, and that’s how he gets stuff done, said Lewis, a two-time state champion. “It may not be the best or ideal technique that’s taught, but he does what he needs to and gets not only the win – he dominates kids,” Lewis said.
Vikings headline team state field JEREMY JONES Sports editor
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Stoughton co-head coaches Bob Empey (left) and Dan Spilde have led the Vikings back to a sixth-straight WIAA Division 1 team state tournament.
A blast from the past for Spilde Stoughton co-head coach Dan Spilde and Janesville Craig head coach Mark Mullen got together with Scott Model and Kent Spilde for a quick snapshot Feb. 12 before the WIAA Division 1 Stoughton team sectional. All four were part of the Vikings’ 1987 championship wrestling team. Dan Spilde was also part of the 1988 team, which had been Stoughton’s last team state winner before it ended a 30-year drought last year. Mullen, Model and the Spilde brothers all had sons wrestling in the team sectional, which Stoughton won 59-9 over Janesville Craig. That victory helped the defending state champion Vikings, ranked 48th in the nation, return to a sixth straight team state tournament. “This group reminds me so much of the group that I came
in with,” Dan Spilde said. “It brings back lot of memories. We had the same thing, our parents all bought into the system that coach (Vern) Pieper had laid out.” Spilde still remembers piling into the back of a van with Model’s and his own parents and driving to tournaments over the weekend. “They would sit in four captain’s chairs in front and throw 10 kids in the back. That was before seat belts were a big deal,” he joked. “We’d go to a tournament and do pretty well, then we’d stopped for ice cream on the way home and the parents would get together for a social when we got back.” That’s similar to what this group’s parents did when their kids were coming up. “It’s a plan that works,” he said. “The parents have to get along, and therefore the kids
usually get along.” Stoughton, which has been to the team state tournament 13 times, owns eight championships. Prior to hosting a separate team state tournament, the Vikings won seven state championships (1968, 1972, 1975-77, 1987-88). They have finished runner-up 10 times. “It isn’t necessarily us as coaches that keeps the program rolling, it’s the community, the youth program, the youth coaches and the club,” Spilde said. “It’s such a group effort.” He said it is simply the job of co-head coach Bob Empey and himself to guide the team that comes to them. “We’ve been fortune to work with some great kids and parents,” Spilde said. “These kids didn’t just pick this up as sophomores. They’ve been wrestling for a long time.”
This year’s team state tournament field consists of the same eight teams that qualified in 2018. Stoughton won the WIAA Division 1 team title last year with a 31-29 victory over Holmen. And while Empey said it won’t be easy, he admitted winning back-to-back titles would be special. “If we’re healthy, every state championship is special,” he said. “I think there are a lot of great teams. We had a great team last year, but we were healthy and got on a roll. I think that’s what you need.” Top-seeded Stoughton (18-0) faces eighth-seeded Arrowhead (2-3) in the quarterfinals. All four quarterfinal matches get underway at 5:30 p.m. Friday. The winners of each match return to the mat at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the semifinals. Saturday pits the winners against one another in the state championship match at 3 p.m. Arrowhead has made five successive appearances from 2004-2008 and overall has a pair of runner-up finishes (2005 and 2011). Arrowhead’s returns to the field following a 39-33 win over Nicolet in the Milwaukee Riverside sectional final. Fourth-ranked Holmen (19-1) will face fifth-seeded Kaukauna (19-3) in match 2. The Vikings downed Waunakee 39-19 in the Tomah sectional final to earn a return berth. Holmen is making its third straight appearance (ninth overall) in the tournament field and advanced past the state quarterfinals in 2012 and in 2017. Kaukauna is back at state for the 10th time in the last 12 seasons and the 17th time overall.
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The Stoughton wrestling team is making its sixth-straight appearance at the WIAA Division 1 team state tournament. The Vikings are the defending state champions. They qualified for state this year with a 45-15 victory over Ashwaubenon in the sectional final held at Kaukauna. The Galloping Ghosts had a string of five straight appearances from 1999-2003 and have now surpassed that streak with their run of seven consecutive appearances. They have won four state championships, all coming in a row from 2014-17. The Galloping Ghosts have also finished runner-up four times, including 2000, 2003, 2008 and 2013. Marshfield (16-3) and Burlington (13-6) face off in the third match. Marshfield is the representative from the Wausau East sectional after its 54-18 triumph over River Falls in the final. Burlington returns to the team tournament after a 52-27 win over Oak Creek in the sectional final held at Racine St. Catherine’s. Marshfield qualified for the state team tournament for the fourth time and the second straight season. The Tigers advanced to the semifinals in 2002 and 2003, which represents their furthest advance in
the tournament. Burlington is making a second straight appearance at the team tournament and its sixth overall. The Demons’ first four appearances came in succession from 2012-15. The farthest they have advanced is the semifinals in 2014 and last season. Match 4 features second-seeded Mukwonago (24-0) and seventh-seeded Slinger (132). Second-seeded Mukwonago returns to the quarterfinals following a 73-3 win over Wauwatosa West/East in the Mukwonago sectional final. Slinger posted a 48-15 victory over West Bend East in the final of the Hartford sectional to gain entry into the state field. Mukwonago advanced to state for the ninth time and for the third time in the last four seasons. The Indians advanced to the semifinals in 2011 and 2016. Slinger is making its third consecutive appearance at team state, which also accounts for its overall total. The Owls are looking to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time.
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Individual state: Rivera runs the table, Lewis medals for a third time Continued from page 8 can get. You get what you deserve.” He is the seventh Viking to repeat as a state champion. The North Carolina State recruit battled through injuries for much of this season. He had broken a bone in his hand at the Cheesehead Invitational back on Jan. 4-5, and in the semifinals Saturday, Lewis was bloodied and injured again. “I probably haven’t been healthy all season,” Lewis said. “I broke my knuckle and lots of little things here and there, but nothing so severe that it was going to keep me off the mat.” Ranked No. 1 in the state at 138 pounds, Lewis found himself in the unusual position of being on his back in his final two individual matches of his career. Lewis (52-1) trailed Arrowhead sophomore Jack Ganos (3612) 5-2 on Friday but rallied for a 10-6 decision in the semifinals. The 138 championship match paired Lewis against third-ranked Elkhorn senior Daniel Stilling (44-4) for the second week in a row. Having beaten Stilling 3-2 in the sectional championship match, Lewis once again needed to fight off his back to repeat as a state champion with an 8-7 win. “Me and him are long time Ringers (an elite wrestling training school in Milwaukee) guys,” Lewis said. “I know him pretty well … I don’t want to say I knew what he had, but it’s always going to be a fun match wrestling him. “I feel like we put on a great show. It was a great showing for both of us.” Lewis needs either one or two more wins at team state to become the third Viking with 200 wins, joining Tyler Dow and Collin Kraus. “I remember when Hunter broke his finger at the Cheesehead, we sat him out for one or two duals, and he said, ‘I’m not sitting out anymore because I am going to get to 200,” Dan Spilde said. “The team has the opportunity to get three more matches, and I hope we get there because it doesn’t happen very often.” Lewis is 9-0 in his three previous trips to team state. “Never count Hunter out because he’s got weapons on top of weapons,” Dan Spilde said. “He is one of those people you just expect to score big points when you need it.” After team state, Lewis said, he will start working to make another world team in the older junior age division. He has an overseas tournament in Estonia at the end of March and plans to train in India for a week in May. “That’ll be an experience,” he said. “When I was at Worlds (last year), India did pretty well in the Cadet Division. We’ve got a trip planned, and I am looking forward to see some sights and doing some training.” He will get back right in time for freestyle World team trials May 17-18 in Raleigh, N.C., before he joins the 10th-ranked Wolfpack there later this year. “My only break time is a few weeks in August at max,” he said.
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Clockwise from above: Junior Luke Mechler battles Arrowhead junior Keegan O’Toole, ranked No. 2 nationally in the 145-pound championship match on Saturday, Feb. 23. Mechler lost the match 16-3; Senior Cade Spilde looks to shoot against Whitefish Bay junior Dajun Johnson on Friday in the 160-pound state semifinal match; Sophomore Brooks Empey and Marshfield senior Sam Mitchell lock-up in the second period of the 195-pound championship match. The refs called a stalemate before Empey was able to wiggle free for an escape or reversal.
Mechler, 145 Mechler dominated the first three rounds in his state tournament debut, outscoring his opponents 39-7 en route to a major decision, tech fall and a decision. The championship match pitted Mechler against the No. 2-ranked wrestler in the nation, however. Arrowhead junior Keegan O’Toole, a University of Missouri recruit, capped a 25-0 season with a 16-3 major decision over Mechler. It was his third state title. “There are really no excuses to make, he just outwrestled me fair and square,” Mechler said. “He was ranked No. 1 in the country at one point. He’s a tough kid. “I have to be proud of what I’ve done, but second place is never the goal.” The two could meet again March 1 in the first round of team state. “O’Toole is a hammer,” Dan Spilde said. “He’s the real deal. He’ll make noise in D1 in the real near future. He’s got another year in high school and is a potential fourtime state champion.” With the loss, Mechler said he will be even more hungry to reach the top of the podium next year. Mechler ran Kenosha Bradford senior Marco Infusino into the ground for a bloody 9-4 decision in the semifinals. “I got a bloody nose during warm-ups, so it was just a little reproduction of that,” he said. “Obviously, I didn’t want to stop the match with blood time because I knew he was getting gassed and I know I am in way better shape than he his.” He plans to take a week or so off after the season to give his body a break before getting back in the room. He plans to wrestle at the Cadet World team trials with Rivera (May 31-June 2) in Akron, Ohio. He didn’t place last year but he wrestled at Fargo (N.D.) Nationals and was runner-up in Greco-Roman.
Empey, 195 Having already broken the Vikings’ single season pin record at sectionals, Empey (51-7) rattled off three more to push his total to 41. The 195 finals paired Empey against his biggest
challenge to date, a wrestler ranked in the top 20 in the nation. Although he locked up Marshfield senior Sam Mitchell (46-1), a University of Buffalo recruit, Empey was unable to get the pin in the finals, losing 5-4. In the second period, Empey picked the leg and drove Mitchell to the mat for a takedown late. He got to his legs in the final 20 seconds with Mitchell wrapped around him high, but the referee called a stalemate before Empey could escape, which could have put him up three points (6-3) going into the final period. Mitchell rallied from a 4-3 deficit, scoring a reversal :20 into the third, and Empey was unable to shake loose for a late escape as time ran out. “Sam is a stud,” Dan Spilde said. “He’s certainly got himself where he needs to be moving forward, and Brooks had him on the ropes. It’s heartbreaking, but it is the nature of the beast.” Ranked third in the state, Empey atoned for one of his regular-season losses, pinning second-ranked Neenah junior Marshall Kools :59 in the quarterfinal round. “Our coaching staff did a great job preparing Brooks for that match,” co-head coach Bob Empey said
“Brooks saw the opportunity we thought would be there and executed it perfectly.” Though he’s been around the Stoughton wrestling team with is father (Bob) all his life, Brooks said he hopes to play D1 football following his time at Stoughton. “My passion is football,” he said. “I’m really good at wrestling. If my passion doesn’t work out. I always have wrestling to fall back on.”
Spilde 160 Senior Cade Spilde wasn’t credited with what looked like a near-fall right in front of the Stoughton coaches against eventual champion Dajun Johnson (40-0) in the semifinals and lost 4-3. “I knew what the score was, I got called for stalling late, but I can’t use that as an excuse,” Spilde said. “I still have to take him down with nine seconds left. I kind of went for broke and did all I could.” He won his consolation semifinal match but then finished fourth after losing an ultimate tiebreaker in the third-place match 3-2 as Burlington junior Jake Skrundz (20-4). Tied 2-2 after double overtime, whoever scored first gets to choose top or bottom. Skrundz chose top and rode out the final 30
seconds to take third. “Cade is wrestling well enough to win matches against the best kids in the state,” Dan Spilde said. “He put together a match that was nearly good enough to win against the state champion. That’s the level you want to be wrestling at, so I am awfully proud of him personally. Us as coaches are proud of him as what he’s done as a senior and a leader.” Earlier in the week, Cade learned that he had been selected to play linebacker in the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association All-Star game at UW-Oshkosh (Saturday, July 20). “It’s pretty cool being able to play with some of the best in the state,” he said. Although he said he doesn’t have any official plans on what he’s going to do post-high school, Cade said he to make the decision either collegiate wrestling or football in the next month or two.
The rest Junior Gavin Model won his preliminary match Thursday but fell in the quarterfinals. Still, he had a shot at a medal if he could earn two wins on the consolation side of the bracket. Model won a 16-1 tech fall over Hamilton senior Josh Reindel (32-7)
but he lost an 8-5 decision to eventual third-place finisher Madison Memorial junior Kaden Reetz (36-4). Fellow junior Brandt Spilde (32-12) lost his preliminary match 9-1 to Eau Claire Memorial senior Levi Smith at 170. He then lost a 17-7 major decision to Oshkosh West senior Edgar Heredia (39-5) in the consolation bracket. “Brandt got a tough draw. Both the guys he wrestled ended up being medalists,” Dan Spilde said. “I fully expect him to bounce back this weekend at team state.” A second-place finisher last season, junior Braeden Whitehead (40-5) got caught and lost his 132 preliminary match 7-5 to Kimberly sophomore Max Sanderfoot (3611). With a loss in the semifinals by Sanderfoot, Whitehead was eliminated without getting a second match. “On paper, it didn’t look like that kid should beat Braeden, but he wrestled his way to fourth place, he’s clearly a good kid,” Dan Spilde said. “Braeden has a great attitude, and I know he’ll bounce back this weekend. Last year, the team state tournament was probably the best he had wrestled all year.”
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The firemen were unable to reach the fire with their equipment because the trail that leads down to the river’s edge was impassable. One of the boathouses was used as a warming shack by children who skate on the river, and it was believed that the fire was started by an overheated stove. • Gail Martin, who bought the Adolph Onsrud farm northwest of Stoughton, has sold his farm which is located in the town of Rutland, Route 3, Stoughton, to Raymond V. Pierson of Beloit. The farm is also known in the area as the Dr. Henderson farm. • The co-chairmen of the March of Dimes drive -- Werner J. Nelson and Andrew Sampson -- appealed to the residents of Stoughton to turn out for the two basketball games which will be played at the community building Sunday.
• Robert A. Taft, son of the president-elect, is in the infirmary at Yale University suffering from acute indigestion. • A Wisconsin Central coal train collided head-on with a work train carrying ties in Oshkosh yesterday afternoon and the engineer of the freight, believed to be Hod Warner, was ground to pieces, both engines were badly damaged. • Geronimo, the noted Indian chief, died yesterday at Fort Still, where he had been confined as a prisoner of war for a number of years. • Miss Henrietta Olson, a feebleminded daughter of Mrs. Thore Olson, has been committee to the Home for the Feeble Minded at Chippewa Falls. • Ole Serstad is confined to the city hospital with a broken hip received in a fall on the icy walk on Saturday. Owing to his advanced age he will 45 Years ago undoubtedly be confined to • With gas expected to be his bed for many weeks. He is diverted from Wisconsin to the father of Mrs. Saxe Hov- states having more serious erson. gasoline shortage problems, stations in the Stoughton area 70 Years ago have cut down the number of • Stoughton men attending hours they will remain open the Industrial Management each day. Institute on Sales Manage• Transportation was ment recently held at the unquestionably the most University of Wisconsin were important issue to which 30 Robert R. Roum, salesman, citizens addressed themselves Stoughton Cab and Body Co., at a meeting discussing serand Edwin E. Bryant, vice vices needed by the elderly. president of Nelson Muffler The two-hour meeting at the Corporation. Stoughton VFW Post was the • The bodies of all but one first in a series of county hearof six victims of the Gran ings conducted by the Dane View hotel fire in Ripon have County Board of Supervisors been discovered. The fifth to determine how to allocate body, believed to be that of some $80,000 in the 1974 a woman, was removed last budget to serve the elderly. night. • “Instead of hanging sep• The city fire department arately, tobacco growers have was called about 12:15 p.m. shown this year that by hangFriday when two boathous- ing together, they win,” stated es north of Ridge Street -- Sen. Carl W. Thompson combehind the community hos- menting on the withholding pital -- burned to the ground. action by the tobacco growers
which has resulted in a five cents per pound increase in the price they’ve been paid for the 1973 crop. The price increase was critically needed to meet the increased production costs this year. • After 18 years in the Stoughton Police Department, Lieutenant Jerry Trieloff began number 19 on Feb. 6. At one time, Jerry used to drive the department’s lone motorcycle. He recalled the days when men on the beat had to check in at points around the city where “telephone boxes” were set up. • Frederick W. Link, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kervyn Rink, Route 1, Cottage Grove, was killed about 3 a.m. Friday in an apparent accidental homicide. Archie D. Horne, Jr., Madison, was released on a $2,500 signature bond late Friday after being charged with homicide by reckless use of a gun in the shooting death of Link, a 1972 Stoughton High School graduate.
50 Years ago • Monday night, the Stoughton School Board voted to advance $10,350 for the remaining school year to take over the Martin Luther School for emotionally disturbed children. At a special session on January 20th, the board was informed that the Martin Luther School was without funds and could no longer continue in operation. State law required that when the school closed, the district would be responsible for the education of the 15 youngsters currently there. • “There’s a bomb in the junior high school. That’s all I’m going to tell you” was the brief message of a telephone caller received by Police Chief Clifford V. Kriedeman shortly after 11 a.m. Monday morning. Only minutes after arriving home for lunch, principal Robert Jarvis was
summoned to the school as he learned of the possibility of a bomb in the building. Students returned to their classes or to the cafeteria at about 1:05. A 14-year-old girl was turned over to her case worker and other juvenile authorities for any further action. • Stoughton’s industrial park will have another building, following action taken by the city council Tuesday evening. Ligget & Meyers will purchase another 4.88 acres for a new warehouse. The new site is located adjacent to Page Street, across from S&S Meats, and represents the area isolated by the new Wheeling Steel plant. • Senator Gaylord Nelson said Friday that he has asked President Nixon for a complete review of last month’s Presidential Proclamation setting import quotas on certain foreign cheeses and other dairy products. “As the proclamation now stands, it represents a clear concession to to the foreign policy wishes of the State Department and is open invitation for future dairy import invasions,” Senator Nelson said during a testimonial dinner for Assemblyman David Obey.
30 Years ago • Ralph and Wilma Baumbach will reign over Syttende Mai this May. The closely guarded secret was announced Sunday at the Norse Afternoon of Fun to cheers of approval from a full house. The Baumbachs moved to Stoughton in 1976 and have since then become fixtures in the community’s civic affairs. • The Board of Education wants to settle a few things with Stoughton and Dunkirk about the possible site for a new school. So there will be a joint meeting between the School Board, City Council and Town Board on Feb. 16
to hash out and perhaps act on the matter. • The voters were counted in the wee hours of last Friday morning. The Dane County Board had turned down a dog track in the Town of Rutland, 21-20. But the results will be coming in for an uncertain period of time. The County Board will be voting again on the question, because it voted against a resolution amendment to approve the track but adjourned without voting on the original committee recommendation against lifting a deed restriction for the track. • Closing was scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 16 on the purchase that will bring the depot into city possession. The City Council Tuesday night approved spending $10,700 for the purchase of the depot from the state Department of Transportation. The city has for years been trying to get the historic structure, more recently an eyesore, cleaned up, and last November decided the best way to do it was to own it. • Figures were bandied about and philosophies argued, but in the end the votes answered the question. In resounding fashion. Stoughton Area School District electors Monday night overwhelmingly approved the Own Klongland property along South Street as the site of a possible new elementary school.
10 Years ago • Jim Griffin, a resident of Stoughton since 1995 and a city alderperson since 2000, was sworn in as the city’s new mayor on Jan. 23, 2009. He succeeds Helen Johnson, who recently resigned to spend more time with her family. The mayor’s term expires in April 2010. Griffin is the owner of a general contracting company, Accent Homes & Construction.
• “It would be irresponsible not to recognize things may get worse before they get better.” That statement made last December by Stoughton Trailers president Ken Wahlin was a foreshadowing of Monday’s announcement that the fourth-largest trailer manufacturer in the U.S. has officially laid off another 150 employees. Patrice Gillespie, vice president of human resources, announced Monday that one of three production lines at the Stoughton-based factory has been halted, bringing the number of employees down to 350 -- the lowest since 2001. • This fall, Yahara Elementary School will become the home of Martin Luther Christian Schools (MLCS), thanks to a unanimous vote on a lease agreement that will make the Stoughton Area School District first-time landlords. • The Economic Development Committee and Redevelopment Authority -- two new Stoughton groups with big plans -- have been given the green light by the Common Council to pursue a continuation of the Main Street streetscape rehabilitation project. The first phases of a multi-million project, carried out over a several-year period concluding in 2003, resulted in a rehabilitation of Main Street from Page Street to Fifth Street at City Hall -wider sidewalks, patterned brick crosswalks, circular curbsides at street intersections, benches, lamps, metal tree grates and old-style street lamps. • Yahara River Grocery Cooperative officials say in less than three weeks they’ve raised -- in cash or pledges -nearly $25,000 of the $30,000 they need raised by Feb. 12 in order to qualify for a $60,000 loan from the Dane County Community Development Block Grant Commission.
Legals NOTICE The City Stoughton (pop. 12,641) is accepting proposals until 2:00 PM on Friday, April 5 2019, for organizations or individuals to provide design and installation services for a natural/adventure playground at Criddle Park. Request for Proposal packets may be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Department Office at City Hall. Packets may be mailed upon request by contacting Dan Glynn at 381 East Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589, phoning at 608-873-6746 or by email at dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us. By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Stoughton Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to accept the proposal considered to be the most advantageous to the City. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal. Published: February 21 and 28, 2019 WNAXLP *** SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID 2019 STREET PULVERIZATION CONTRACT 2 2019 CITY OF STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Sealed Bids for the 2019 Street Pulverization project will be received by the City of Stoughton at Stoughton City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589, until 1 P.M., local time, on March 19, 2019, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Work includes construction of the following approximate quantities: 1,000 linear feet of storm sewer; 28,000 square yards of pavement pulverization; 4,000 linear feet of curb and gutter; 20,000 square feet of concrete sidewalk and driveway apron; 7,000 tons of asphalt pavement; restoration; and related miscellaneous work. Complete digital Project Bidding Documents are available at www.strand. com or at www.questcdn.com. Download the digital Bidding Documents for $30 by inputting Quest project number 6172765 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233 1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Bidding Documents may be reviewed and paper copies may be ob-
tained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715. A nonrefundable fee of $100 will be required (shipping and handling fees included). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided. All Bidders submitting a sealed Bid shall obtain the Bidding Documents from QuestCDN.com or from Strand Associates, Inc.® Bidders who submit a Bid must be a Plan Holder of record at the Issuing Office. Bids from Bidders who are not on the Plan Holders List may be returned as not being responsive. Plan Holders are requested to provide an e mail address if they wish to receive addenda and other information electronically. Plan Holders are requested to designate whether they are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier if they want this information posted on the project Plan Holders List. The Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price. The City of Stoughton reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 85 days after the time set for receiving Bids. Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. Prospective Bidders are required to complete and submit a prequalification questionnaire with supporting documents to OWNER (see Instructions to Bidders). Prequalification forms will be provided with Bidding Document sets. Completed forms are to be submitted no later than 5 P.M., local time, on March 14, 2019. The Strand Associates, Inc.® project manager is Mark A. Fisher, P.E. and can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc.®, 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI 53715, (608) 251 4843 regarding the project. Published by the authority of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin Brett Hebert, Director of Public Works Dated at City of Stoughton, Wisconsin Published: February 28 and March 7, 2019 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2019 1. Regular Board Meeting Opening A. Call Meeting to Order-A regular meeting of the Stoughton Area School
District was called to order on February 4, 2019 at 7:00 pm by Board President Francis Sullivan. B. Roll Call-Jon Coughlin, Joe Freye, Tim Bubon, Steve Jackson, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Francis Sullivan, Kathleen Hoppe, Jill Patterson, Allison Sorg. C. Public Comment-None. D. Legislative Update-Kathleen Hoppe provided information about the WASB 2019 Day at the Capitol on March 13, 2019 & invited other board members to attend, Blue Ribbon Commission recommendations update, and Senate bills update. 2. District Administrator Report-Dr. Onsager’s report included information about: Recent weather conditions, days/ minutes of instruction and the make-up date plans if there are any more closed school days. 3. Consent Agenda-A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to approve the January 21, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented; approve the January 17 - February 19, 2019 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District: $3,000.00 from the Stoughton Football Inc. for HUDL Renewal FB, $800.00 from the Stoughton Youth Running Club for Hurdles-Track Team, $678.35 from Fox Prairie Working for Kids for Musical License for 5th Grade Musical, $500.00 from JSB Ventures LLC dba Jimmy Johns for the Jimmy Johns Scholarship, and related cash donation budget adjustments for $4,978.35. 4. Discussion A. Committee Reports - Tim Bubon, Policy Committee Chair, reported that Policy 501 Nondiscrimination Statement will be brought forth with recommended revisions to the February 18, 2019 board meeting for first reading. Progress continues on reviewing the NEOLA policies. Frank thanked Tim Bubon, Tim Onsager, and staff for their policy work. B. 2019-2020 School Calendar (First Reading) - Kate Ahlgren, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, and Jessa Hart Andrle, Director of Human Resources, presented the Board with a proposed 2019-2020 school calendar. The proposed calendar will be brought forth for a second reading and approval at the February 18, 2019 board meeting. C. Baird Model Update-Erica Pickett, Director of Business Services, presented the Board with the most current Baird Model forecast which simulates different financial scenarios for the District based solely on assumptions. D. WI Education Convention Report - Including Delegate Assembly Results and Information-Several board members
attend the 2019 WI Education Convention in Milwaukee, WI from January 2325, 2019. Each board member attending shared information they gathered from the convention. Hoppe, SASD WASB Delegate, reported at all resolutions were passed. 5. Meeting Closing A. Recap of Action Item-Erica Pickett will report on the requested funding questions raised following the Baird presentation. B. Future Meetings/Events-Regular Board Meetings: February 18 & March 4, Finance Committee Meeting: January 21 & March 18, Policy Committee Meeting: February 4 & March 4, Employee Relations Committee Meeting: February 11 & March 11. The New Teacher Dinner scheduled for February 4th was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. C. Adjournment-A motion was made by Freye, seconded by FitzGibbon, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:38 pm. ____________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: February 28, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF DUNKIRK VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT ANY QUALIFIED ELECTOR WHO IS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO APPEAR AT THE POLLING PLACE ON ELECTION DAY MAY REQUEST TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. A QUALIFIED ELECTOR IS ANY U.S. CITIZEN, WHO WILL BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER ON ELECTION DAY, WHO HAS RESIDED IN THE WARD OR MUNICIPALITY WHERE HE OR SHE WISHES TO VOTE FOR AT LEAST 10 CONSECUTIVE DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION. THE ELECTOR MUST ALSO BE REGISTERED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION MUST BE PROVIDED BEFORE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT MAY BE ISSUED. YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN WRITING. CONTACT YOUR MUNICIPAL CLERK AND REQUEST THAT AN APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BE SENT TO YOU FOR THE PRIMARY OR ELECTION OR BOTH. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST IN THE FORM OF A LETTER. YOUR WRITTEN REQUEST MUST LIST YOUR VOTING ADDRESS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY WHERE YOU WISH TO VOTE, THE ADDRESS WHERE THE ABSENTEE BALLOT SHOULD BE SENT, IF DIFFERENT, AND YOUR SIGNATURE. YOU MAY MAKE APPLICATION FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL, EMAIL OR IN PERSON. MAKING APPLICATION TO RECEIVE
AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO RECEIVE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL IS: 5 PM ON THE FIFTH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, MARCH 27, 2019 NOTE: SPECIAL ABSENTEE VOTING APPLICATION PROVISIONS APPLY TO ELECTORS WHO ARE INDEFINITELY CONFINED TO HOME OR A CARE FACILITY, IN THE MILITARY, HOSPITALIZED, OR SERVING AS A SEQUESTERED JUROR. IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU, CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING AND SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN PERSON YOU MAY ALSO REQUEST AND VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE OR OTHER SPECIFIED LOCATION DURING THE DAYS AND HOURS SPECIFIED FOR CASTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN PERSON. MELANIE HUCHTHAUSEN, TOWN OF DUNKIRK 654 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, STOUGHTON WI 53589 IN PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING HOURS: MONDAYS: 2-5 P.M. THURSDAYS: 3-5 P.M. AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR DATES AND TIMES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED. PLEASE CALL (608) 873-9177 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. THE FIRST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE: MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 THE LAST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE: FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 NO IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING MAY OCCUR ON THE DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION. THE MUNICIPAL CLERK WILL DELIVER VOTED BALLOTS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON APRIL 2, 2019. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL NOT BE COUNTED. Published: February 28, 2019 WNAXLP *** VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day, April 2, 2019 may submit a request to vote an absentee ballot to their municipal clerk. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 10 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in
order to receive an absentee ballot. Proof of identification must be provided before an absentee ballot may be issued. You must make a request for an absentee ballot in writing or online at MyVote.wi.gov. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also submit a written request in the form of a letter or you may apply for an absentee ballot online at MyVote.wi.gov. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. You may make application to your municipal clerk for an absentee ballot in person, by mail, by fax, by email or at MyVote.wi.gov. Making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail The deadline for making application to receive an absentee ballot by mail is: 5 pm on the fifth day before the election, Thursday, March 28, 2019 Note: Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk regarding deadlines for requesting and submitting an absentee ballot. Voting an absentee ballot in person You may also request and vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office or other specified location during the days and hours specified for casting an absentee ballot in person. Holly Licht, City Clerk, 608-873-6677 381 E Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 11-March 27 Thursday and Friday March28-29 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The first day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office is: Monday, March 11, 2019 The last day to vote an absentee ballot in the clerk’s office: Friday, March 29, 2019 No in-person absentee voting may occur on the day before the election. The municipal clerk will deliver voted ballots returned on or before Election Day to the proper polling place or counting location before the polls close on April 2, 2019. Any ballots received after the polls close will not be counted. Published: February 28, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District, which includes the Stoughton group, more than five years ago. To date, the district has donated over 900 iPads. The Stoughton group joined the initiative last year. The project is supported by money raised at fundraisers, such as the annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser that is scheduled for next month. “We have thoughts of doing another fundraiser, we’re not sure what that would be, but we want opportunities to do more with the iPad and we thought we need to look more at fundraisers and promoting awareness,” Mason-Boersma said.
How it works Mason-Boersma said she reached out to principals at Stoughton elementary schools early last year to gauge the need and find students who could be a match for the program. “No names were provided at that time, so we moved ahead to the fall of 2018 to make the same request and received the connection with the student at Fox Prairie,” Mason-Boersma explained. “The other two principals did respond but found that there were special needs students, not necessarily (on the spectrum), that might benefit from an iPad.” While she said the criteria for participation in the program is “pretty flexible,” there’s a series of qualifiers that require the student to be on the spectrum and functioning at a high enough level to
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From left, Krista Huntley-Rogers, principal of Fox Prairie Elementary, Laura and David Friedman, who received the iPad; Sharon Mason-Boersma and Carmen Stout. benefit from the iPad and use of the associated communication software. Other criteria include a strong family support system that would be willing to learn how to maximize the benefits of the software and a financial need. “We ask the parents to indicate if they are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunches which gives us an idea of financial need,” the grant application states. “We do realize, however that often times the out of pocket expenses of a special needs child are a burden on families whose incomes do not fall below the benchmark for free or reduced price lunches.”
Future plans There’s room for the program to grow to include other students who have disabilities but aren’t on the autism spectrum. Mason-Boersma said when she heard about the other students in need, she wanted to figure out how to help them, too. She connected with the district administrator with the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Kiwanis District and asked about the possibility of working with students that don’t have an autism diagnosis. The response was positive, she said, and the group is working on how to either refine
the criteria, or expand the program to reach out to the other students. No matter what direction it takes, though, she said the goal is to continue connecting and working with youth in Stoughton. “We really want to look at the needs of children, especially those with special needs and at the elementary school level,” she Mason-Boersma said. “We’ll be reconnecting in the near future to find out the status of where the program stands and see what might be a good match going forward.” Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
The Kiwanis Club of Stoughton is seeking support to help donate iPads to students on the autism spectrum within the Stoughton Area School District. To help or learn more about the initiative, search “Kiwanis Club of Stoughton” on Facebook. There will be a pancake breakfast fundraiser, held from 7:3011 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave. Proceeds will support the Kiwanis Club and its mission.
About Kiwanis Kiwanis is a global organization of member-volunteers with a goal to “change the world, one child and one community at a time,” its website said. The group invests more than 18 million volunteer hours and $107 million annually into community-level projects that help serve children. Those include working with homeless shelters, feeding the hungry, building playgrounds and raising funds for pediatric research and related organizations. There are more than 5,000 clubs in North America with almost 142,000 members.
‘Activity Day’ marks mid-year at Fox Prairie On Jan. 22, Fox Prairie Elementary students celebrated the end of first semester with activities they chose for Activity Day. Students had mixed learning and fun with activities including coding, board games, making slime, flashlight reading in forts, yoga and gymnastics. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com. Photos submitted
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Hiring Retirees!
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
Living the good (retirement) life, but want to stay busy?
Help someone else live their best life! • As little as 2 hours/week • • Stay active in the community• • No experience required!•
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OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf course Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628
GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies and Labrador puppies, AKC, shots, de-wormed, dew claws removed, micro-chipped and vet checked. 608574-6204. License #267233. THE Courier Hub CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.
Community Living Connections Inc is a local nonprofit, supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live their best life in their own home and community. AA/EOE
A p p ly ! www.clconnections.org/careers.php 608.661.7999
Feed & Seed 200 BIG square bales dry hay, 3x3x7.5, $110 per bale obo. 608-5582035.
Get out of the cold and warm up with the residents of Sienna Crest!
Services CHERYL'S HOUSEKEEPING Stoughton. 608-322-9554
Antiqes BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin. COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM “Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall!” Customer Appreciation Week 20% off March 4-10 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-6231992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
Benefits include: education assistance, paid training and time off, medical, dental, 401K and more!
Parttime AM or PM Cook (924 hours/week)
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RECOVER PAINTING currently offering winter discounts on carpentry, drywall, deck restoration and all forms of painting. Recover also urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. free estimates, fully insured, 20 yrs experience. 608-2700440
Looking for team members that have a warm heart and truly enjoy working with elderly people. All training will be provided. Recruing for:
Azura Memory Care is looking for exceptional caregivers and we want YOU! First timers Welcomed and those with Experience a Plus, but Care and Compassion is a Must!
Apply today at www.azuramemory.com/careers and #workwithjoy!
HELP WANTED SUGAR & SPICE EATERY
Dishwasher, Cook, Waitstaff & Deli Staff Applications available at 317 Nora St., Stoughton
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YOU ARE a motivated individual with a passion construction administration. You are organized, collaborative, and can handle multiple tasks. If this describes you, then the Construction Project Coordinator position at Raymond Management Company is the role you are looking for!As a Construction Project Coordinator, you would be responsible supporting new construction projects and activities at Raymond Management hotels located across the United States by: Collaborating with teammates, contractors and vendors on day to day quality control, inspections, punch lists, site inspections and submittals. Purchasing furniture, fixtures and equipment and coordinating deliveries needed for construction projects Raymond Management Company is a team-based organization with a People First approach. This approach combined with our focus on quality makes RMC an outstanding place to work. We invest in teammates by giving them the opportunity to learn and grow in their careers, while creating an environment where teammates appreciate and respect each other. We develop and manage award winning hotels across the country, and our home office is located in Madison, WI. This is a full-time position and we offer a competitive wage and benefit package. Candidates with a desire to serve, willingness to travel and ability to make a difference are preferred. Please visit our website at www.raymondteam.com to learn more about company. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to John Raymond at raymond@raymondteam.com
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MARCH 1-2 Antique Shop Hop Time. Stop at Vintage Memories we are located at 176 W. Main, Stoughton. Lower Level of Nordic Nook. Check us out on facebook.
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
Rentals GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM on 1st floor, 2 unit building. Parking for 1 car in back lot. No Pets. Rent $750. Available February 15th. 608-3326013 STOUGHTON 2BR, 1BA. All appliances including W-D. Detached garage. No pets. No smoking. $750month. 608-835-8806 STOUGHTON TOWNHOUSE. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath. All appliances including WD, FF laundry. CA, basement, attached garage. $1,050 month. No pets. No smoking. 8358806. ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 608-877-9388
Storage Space For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules.
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Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, a national, agricultural chemical company, has openings for temporary Truck Drivers and/or warehouse help at our Edgerton Wholesale Facility, located in Edgerton, WI. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, Class B CDL required. Hazardous and Tanker endorsements preferred. Responsibilities: Make deliveries, load and unload products and perform general warehouse duties. Occasional forklift operation may be necessary. Interested parties please contact our Edgerton Wholesale office at 156 Cty Rd. N, Edgerton, WI 608-884-2081 Pre-employment drug screen and background check required. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran adno=59359
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The Wisconsin State Journal is looking for a carriers in the following areas. Must be available early A.M.s, 7 days a week and have a dependable vehicle. Oregon: Oregon: Evansville: Route: EVN102 Kevin Henry 608-225-3693 Approx. Profit/Month: $700
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If you answered yes, let’s talk! Consider joining our Unified Newspaper Group (UNG) team in a flexible full-time, advertising sales and administrative role. This is a very rewarding opportunity where you will sell and process classified ads, sell special projects, welcome and assist customers by phone and in-person, process reports and provide other administrative functions. Office hours will be split between our Oregon and Verona locations. This is a flexible-full time position (averages 38 hours per week) and is eligible for our full benefits package which includes paid time off, health/ dental/vision insurance, healthy activity reimbursement and much more! Interested in learning more about our publications? Visit us at unifiednewsgroup.com. Apply online as shown below. Please include your resume and a cover letter. COMMUN ITY MEDIA
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Pantry: Increase in funding from federal emergency food assistance program Continued from page 1 and dairy products, we’ve been getting tons of it as the federal government tries to assist farmers,” Heger said. “Prices are falling, and they’re buying it up and making it available to food pantries.” In December, President Trump signed the nearly $867 billion Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, also known as the Farm Bill, which had bipartisan support. The bill subsidizes American farmers and supports U.S Department of Agriculture programs that range from food safety, trade and nutrition support, including TEFAP. The last Farm Bill, in 2014, increased TEFAP funding but reduced funding each succeeding year. The 2018 bill would increase TEFAP funding by $12 million in 2019 and add an additional $5 milGraphic courtesy of USDA lion each year from 2020 through 2028, according to TEFAP expenditures have fluctuated since 1983. An increase in funding will help support the City of Stoughton Food Pantry. estimates by the Congressional Budget Office.
At a local level That increase is reaching area food pantries, as the extra money from TEFAP allows pantries to purchase more food, especially as prices drop. Pantries can select from “request sheets” of U S DA - p u r c h a s e d a g r i cultural products, which include staples like meats, vegetables, cereal, pasta and dairy products. The sheets come each month and show products expected to be available the following month. There are USDA select bonus foods, which are based on market conditions, that include produce, juice, turkey and other products that are normally too costly for the pantries to offer. “ We ’ v e n e v e r g o t ten these kinds of meats before. We’ve occasionally gotten catfish but never turkey roast, never beef roasts, those things have never been given to us,” he said. “If a beef roast costs $4 a pound and they’re 3 or 4 pounds, we’re obviously not in a position to buy it. But now we are able to, because we aren’t paying
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TEFAP funds are managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for use by local food pantries and soup kitchens. for them.” The pantry doesn’t always receive the amount it requests because of the demand from other area pantries that share the resource. The supply increase has impacted volunteers, as they have had to work to not only unload all of the extra supplies but also find room in Stoughton’s pantry. As new products continue to come in, Heger said he has heard positive reactions from the pantry’s
clients. “People seem to be impressed by this,” he said. “A lot of times we’ll go out and buy ground beef, and usually have one other meat, like chicken legs or whole chickens, more affordable meats, and suddenly now TEFAP is giving us a lot more stuff than we’ve ever gotten before.” Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
What is a Farm Bill? Farm Bills are signed every five years, and the 2014 bill cost $489 billion. The first Farm Bill was drafted in 1933 to address the widespread poverty that impacted Americans as a result of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Because Americans had little money to spend on food, and farmers still needed to earn a living, food prices dropped. The federal government responded by buying surplus food to support the hungry and subsidize farmers. Farmers were paid to cut back on production, starting a deal between the government and farmers originally intended to help address not only the needs of farmers, but also those of low-income Americans. Since then, the federal government reviews and renews the bill roughly every five years. Both the House and Senate must finalize the bill, which is then sent to the President.
About the food pantry The City of Stoughton Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The pantry is closed Friday and Sunday and on all holidays observed by the City of Stoughton. The pantry is also closed when the Stoughton Area School District is closed for inclement weather. Hours expanded in September. It is now open on the first Saturday of the month starting Sept. 1 from 9-11 a.m. and every Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m. Clients are able to visit once a month, but can come any time throughout the month. For example, a customer who attends Feb. 28 can also come March 1, but they wouldn’t be able to attend again until April 1.
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budget. If you can afford the higher monthly payments, a 15year mortgage usually comes with a better interest rate than a 30-year version. Not only will you pay off the house quicker, but you can save a tremendous amount of interest. On the other hand, a 30-year mortgage will cost less per month, allowing you to afford a bigger or nicer house, or one in a better location.
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Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is, by definition, a medical illness characterized by a chronic sense of sadness and loss of interest in activities. Depression can often dictate the way in which you feel, think, and act – and if not treated, it can lead to everything from alcohol and drug abuse to attempted suicide. It’s estimated that 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. More than two million adults 65 years of age and older are faced with depression of some kind. Signs of depression are easy to overlook in older adults, as they’re often mistaken for other signs of aging. Studies show that when depressed, seniors may not clearly display typical signs of sadness such as crying. Instead, they tend to withdraw from the people they care about and the things they once loved to do. Signs to watch for: Irritability, withdraw, decrease in cognitive ability, increased pain and digestive problems. If you recognize any of these signs in your senior loved one, talk to him or her about what he or she is feeling. Although you may receive some resistance initially, it’s important to let him or her know that you’re there to help. From there, it’s vital that you inform his or her primary health care provider or mental health expert to have symptoms assessed professionally.
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