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Town of Dunn resident Bev Fergus woke up on March 13 with chills, a fever and could barely take a full breath. Three days and two state of Utah clinics later, she was approved for a COVID-19 test. On Monday, March 16, Fergus received the test results back – she tested positive. As doctors and nurses in hazmat suits and breathing masks gave Fergus her mouth and nose swab, she became case number 2,800 in the U.S. to test positive for the disease. Today, the U.S has more cases than anywhere else in the world, surpassing China and Italy with more than 163,000 people infected with COVID-19. Fergus, who is spending the winter in Park City, Utah, said the process of getting diagnosed with COVID-19 was painful for her and the people around her. She spent the previous week with 12 people on a ski trip – five of them are doctors. After Fergus was later diagnosed, none of the people she spent the week with prior qualified for testing. In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services has recommended a four tiered testing system because of a “shortage of ingredients needed to run the tests.” The 12 others, friends of her son and nephews, arrived in Utah at the beginning of March. They flew in from Europe, around the United
Election inspectors in short supply Page 3 Hub begins listing available helpers Page 3 Updated restaurant listings Page 6 Weum’s season comes to abrupt end Page 7 States and Australia for their annual family ski trip. Five of them are doctors, with three of them working in the emergency room, she said. “At the beginning we were kind of joking around about it, but honestly, back then when they got here (President Donald) Trump is kind of still dismissing it, downsized everything. So we went about our business,” Fergus said. During that week the group went skiing down mountains in Park City, stayed out late at the bars and had dinner with
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Positive messages sit on sandwich boards on Hwy. 51 in Stoughton. One reads, “thank your nurses and doctors.”
Stoughton settling in Community begins getting used to quarantine
JIM FEROLIE Hub editor
As March came to a close, Wisconsinites and the rest of the United States began accepting the reality that we’ll all stay in our semi-quarantine for several weeks or more because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. And Stoughtonites came up with all sorts of creative ways to interact with others and use their extra time together at home. Families drew sidewalk chalk messages. Friends held virtual dinners or drinks using remote technology. And people in all sorts of situations looked for ways to help those hit hardest. Businesses looked for ways to adjust their services to meet the needs
of an entire population unable to venture out of their homes for anything beyond basic necessities and exercise. And local governments prepared to hold online meetings and deal with an upcoming election. As state and national leaders repeatedly emphasized the importance of quarantine and social distancing to stop the virus’ spread, they prepared us for it to get worse – much worse than the 800,000 cases and nearly 40,000 deaths from COVID-19 as of Tuesday, March 31. The illness, caused by the coronavirus, was declared a pandemic March 11 by the World Health Organization, setting off a series of previously unthinkable events, such as the cancellation of all organized sports, concerts and conventions and most travel. In two weeks, the United States took the lead in COVID cases, and by the end of the month, it was 50 percent higher
than in Italy, which has had its health care system collapse under the burden. To prevent that, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers signed a Safer at Home order, making official what had been expected for days – a prohibition on all nonessential travel and business, with the threat of fines and jail time for violators, though Stoughton police said that would be a last resort. The order included the closure of all playgrounds. The state’s monthlong declaration was joined March 29 by President Donald Trump’s announcement that Americans should plan on staying home at least through April – a significant change from his prior insistence that people should be working again by Easter. In Stoughton, residents generally held one another accountable to the
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Spring election
Polling places for City of Stoughton consolidated to SWAC Preference and Primary Election. All previous locations will now be consolidated into one – the Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center. A press release from city clerk Holly Licht on KIMBERLY WETHAL AND Monday, March 30 stated RENEE HICKMAN that all four of Stoughton’s districts will vote in difUnified Newspaper Group ferent parts of the center. The city will only have The usual polling locations one polling location for — Stoughton Fire Station, the April 7 Presidential First Lutheran Church,
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are four candidates running for three seats: incumbents Tim Bubon and Steve Jackson and newcomers Holly Telander and Jessica Royko. The other contested race is for the Dane County Board of Supervisors, between newcomers Kate McGinnity and Kris James Bruenig, after incumbent Bob Salov declined to
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United Methodist Church, and Lakeview Church — will be closed, Licht said. “We are all trying our best to navigate through this difficult time,” she said. The state-wide April 7 election will feature two contested races for Stoughtonites, with all other races having one candidate running unopposed. For the Stoughton Area School District board, there
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Liz and Dave Nelson win appreciation award
an usher for over 40 years. Liz taught Sunday school music for over 20 years, served as youth choir director and co-lead summer Musical Camps for local youth. B o t h h ave s e r ve d a s confirmation mentors and Sunday school teachers. In addition to volunteering for Food for Kidz and the Syttende Mai festival, they have been avid supporters of the music and sports programs at the Stoughton High School. They are also members of the Sons of Norway. They are huge supporters of the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers of which they were members in the parent group for five years serving on numerous committees. Two of those years they served as presidents of the parent group. They were proud to represent Stoughton when they traveled to Norway in 2015 as chaperones of the Dancers. They planned the Dancer tour to
Arizona in 2013 and assisted greatly in the 2014 tour to Florida. They are currently serving as vice-presidents for the Friends of Norwegian Culture of which they have been members for almost five years. Having a passion for bunads, Liz has served as leader of the Bunad Committee for the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers for the past three years, coordinating the outfitting of the dancers and helping to ensure they look their best. David and Liz have always lent a listening ear and working hands to help in ways too numerous to mention and have provided guidance on numerous occasions to the dancer director. They loved the Norwegian Dancers with whom they interacted and brought lots of laughs and good times to the Dancers and other chaperones when on tour. The Nelsons were married in 1988 at First Lutheran Church and have two
daughters, Erin (husband Connor Seamonson and amazing grandson Bennett) and Mara who will be married in June to Nelson Baker. Both girls were Norwegian Dancers for three years, playing keyboards and dancing. Thank you David and Liz for your generosity toward your hometown of Stoughton. It’s Stoughtonnites like the Nelson’s that keep our community going and growing. - Submitted by Liz Eugster and Staci Heimsoth
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Editor’s note: The article was meant to run in May in the Hub’s Syttende Mai’s Special Section, but with the recent cancelation, it is running earlier. City of Stoughton residents Dave and Liz Nelson were given the 2020 Community Appreciation Award at the Norse Afternoon of Fun on Feb. 9. When Dave and Liz Nelson were approached about accepting the Community Appreciation award, their response was one of humility. They are both truly honored to receive this award, but explained that the things they have done for the community were because of their love for it and the people who live here. They will continue to serve the community in the future and encourage all of you to do the same. David and Liz (Anderson) Nelson are lifelong citizens of Stoughton. Once married, they purchased the home of David’s grandparents, Fritz and Lillian Scheldrup which was also the childhood home of his mother, Jeanette (Scheldrup) Nelson, two blocks off Main Street and have lived there for over 30 years. David graduated from Stoughton High School and after a short time in college, returned home to help run his father’s concrete business which later became his own DW Nelson, Inc. David was very proud of the second-generation concrete business and kept the same work ethic his father taught him many years ago. Then in 2016, he decided to semi-retire and sold the business to Moyer Landscape, Inc. and has continued working for the company. DW Nelson, Inc. has sponsored many local festivals including Syttende Mai, Coffee Break Festival and the Stoughton Jr. Fair. David currently serves on the Lutheran Cemetery Board. Liz attended University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and then University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. She has proudly served the community as a pharmacist, helping the customers who are also her neighbors, developing relationships with local health care providers and acting as preceptor to many pharmacy students over the years. She also worked at First Lutheran Church as Director of Spiritual Growth, assisting with fellowship events, coordinating bible studies/ small groups and assisting with the confirmation program. Liz has been a member of Stoughton Chamber Singers from the start, served as worship leader at First Lutheran Church and sung in a local bluegrass group. Liz was a member of the Syttende Mai Committee and helped the Stoughton Hospital Foundation in their fundraising efforts. David and Liz are active members of First Lutheran Church. David has served on the Church Council, Memorial Committee, Property Committee and as
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Coronavirus fears lead to election inspector shortage Clerk seeks volunteers RENEE HICKMAN Unified Newspaper Group
Fears about coronavirus infections have led to a shortage of election inspectors for the upcoming April 7 primary, city clerk Holly Licht said. Licht told the Hub the m a ny i n s p e c t o r s – t h e
volunteers who staff the polls in Wisconsin elections, have dropped out due to concerns over exposing themselves to the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19. On Friday, March 31, she said normally the city plans to have about 11 poll workers for each voting site per shift. This year, she planned to only have seven at each shift. On Monday, additional
changes were announced, as all Stoughton consolidated all its voting locations into one site — the Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center. Each of Stoughton’s voting districts will be located in a different part of the building. The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued a call for more poll workers in a March 23 news release. It noted a significant number of poll workers
were in their 60’s and 70’s and others may have underlying health conditions – factors that would make them higher risk groups for developing severe cases of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The release called for volunteers to help the state’s municipal clerks cope on election day, even though a record number of voters have already returned their
absentee ballots. “I think we’re in the same boat as everyone else,” Licht said, noting both older and younger volunteers had been canceling their scheduled participation. She said she is recruiting as many people as she can to make up for the deficit, including city staff who would normally not be involved. Licht said anyone interested in being an election
inspector this year should get in touch with her as soon as possible in order to be trained, which she said would be done remotely. Licht can be contacted at the city’s main phone number (608) 873-6677, or her email HLicht@ci.stoughton.wi.us. Renee Hickman can be contacted at renee.hickman@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @ ReneeNHickman
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Hwy. 14 to close April 6 Direct route to Oregon, Madison to shut down EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
The direct route from Stoughton to Oregon, and a major road leading to Madison, will s h u t d ow n c o m p l e t e ly due to U.S. Hwy 14 improvements starting April 6 and continuing into next year. Vi l l a g e o f O r e g o n public works director Jeff Rau told the Hub in an email with the state’s shelter in place order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the clos u r e s h o u l d n ’t c a u s e “too much grief” for the foreseeable future. Rau, after participating in a conference call
with the state Department of Transportation, said the contractor will implement traffic control for the first phase of the project, which will significantly affect the Hwy. 138 and U.S. Hwy. 14 interchange in Oregon through the first part of June. “During this phase of the project, the bridge deck on U.S. Hwy. 14 will be replaced, requiring both the northbound and southbound lanes to be closed,” he wrote. Rau said both lanes of traffic will be rerouted to the on/off ramps and through the roundabouts. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic under the bridge will not be allowed in this period and access to eastbound Hwy. 138 will not be allowed either.
R a u s a i d t h e D OT is placing a message board this week on both highways notifying the public of the impending project. “Fortunately, with the shelter in place order, traffic volumes are way down, so delays in the U.S. Hwy. 14 should be significantly less than predicted,” Rau wrote. “First responders will have to plan alternate routes through this area during the shutdown. The DOT will be posting detour routes.” He said other improvements going forward will include bridge replacements, deck improvements, c r o s s ove r s a n d c a b l e barriers. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.
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Last month, Sandhill Elementary School kindergarteners studied the various kinds of community resources and visited the Stoughton Fire Department, Post Office Annex and Stoughton Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 6. At the fire station, firefighter Mason Barber showed students their different trucks and gear, and talked about how firefighters know when they have a fire call, Sandhill kindergarten teacher Lindsay Ott wrote the Hub in an email. At the library, children’s librarian Amanda Bosky read a silly story, gave a tour of the children’s area and showed the students how to use the self-checkout. At the Post Office, students learned how
the mail and packages are organized and sorted for delivery. “These community places helped our students gain a better understanding of the roles each employee holds and how they help to create the safe, functioning city in
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Nonprofit to embrace inclusion, diversity I am so proud to say I live in Stoughton. Our community is doing so much to become more inclusive and diverse. Our school district is teaching their teachers to “recognize their whiteness” and the districts shared PPG goal this year is, “Through circles processes, reading, and research, I will increase my understanding of my racial identity, the history and role of race/racism in schools, institutional power, and structural oppression to increase justice for students in SASD.” Now we also have a wonderful new nonprofit here to help our community embrace inclusion and diversity. Mosaicos Cultural Enrichment is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Stoughton. Mosaicos’ vision is, “To make Stoughton a
welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background, where everyone feels respected and valued and our underrepresented students thrive in school.” Mosaicos wants all of Stoughton to be included in our community. A big goal of Mosaicos is that “Representation Matters.” As a parent of brown children and a special needs mom, this makes me so excited and proud of my community. Not all people look the same, not all families look the same, but we are all part of this community. Our community needs to break the cycle of negative stereotyping by promoting role models of all kinds. Oleka Parker City of Stoughton
Clarification An article about how UW Health consolidated its clinics in last week’s Hub failed to clarify that patients could still contact their usual clinic location with questions, to request prescription refills or to schedule a visit by telephone or video. The Hub regrets any confusion this has caused readers.
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Honesty isn’t always easy, but it’s still the best policy S ometimes I am tempted to give in to the idea that lying a little won’t hurt anyone, that it in fact might even help someone. If a child who is learning to play an instrument and does not sound good asks me, “How do I sound?” I want to say you sound good, because I want to encourage the child. But if I am being honest, I cannot say it. I can give an honest answer that is still encouraging, such as “I am glad you are learning to play an instrument,” or, “You are making progress, good job!” I could also tell the child I am glad to listen and thank him or her for sharing their music.” All of these things are true. If a person asks me how they look, I can look for things that look good on the person or the things that make a person look good. If I know the person well, I could also point out the things that do not look good, and frame them with what does look good. These are honest answers. We do not have to say everything we think. But we should not deceive people. As I learn to see the good in everyone, my answer can always be based on the good that I see. I share the positive, not the negative. If I were a negative person, my honest answers could be harsh and insulting. If a person were to ask how they sound, look or act, I would say, “Terrible,” or else I would be tempted to lie
because I don’t want to be insulting and say, ‘Great.” Neither option is kind. The solution is changing what you think. Budnar If you become a positive person, you’ll look for the good, fill your heart with joy. Then your honest answer will be based on the good you see. Another type of lie comes when I tell someone something is true because I have deceived myself. For example, when I was in school, I feared speaking in public because I thought if I said the wrong things, people would reject me. The lie I convinced myself was that if people knew me they would not like me. Then I would share that lie with others by saying I cannot speak in public When I entered the seminary, I knew I would have to speak in public. With the encouragement of others and lots of prayers, I realized I had been lying to myself. I could speak in public without fear of rejection, and so I learned to do it. I now even enjoy doing it. Scammers are the source of another type of lie – saying things they know are not true so they can use you to their benefit. They will make up a convincing false story to fool you into
giving them money, maybe using the name of family numbers or government agencies. This type of lie harms everyone. It harms the dignity and self respect of the one who lies, and so greatly decrease the liar’s chance of having a happy and peaceful life. It also harms the trust of the one who is told the lie. It makes our world a harder place to live in. Almost all lying is harmful in some way, and we can live our lives without lying by opening ourselves to care about people and being compassionate. That decreases our temptation to lie. The temptation to lie decreases when see people, rather than objects to use as we want. It happens when we care, and when we see people with strengths and talents, with weaknesses and struggles, with hopes and dreams, with thoughts and feelings. There is seldom any real benefit to lying, either to others or to yourself. Lying harms the people we love, the people we work with, anyone we interact with and ourselves. Telling the truth when we have respect and dignity in positive ways improves our lives, the lives of those around us and the quality of our society. Honesty does build a better world. The Rev. Randy Budnar is pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton.
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Shopping during COVID shouldn’t be a social time This past Saturday afternoon, I had to do my weekly grocery shopping. I work all week at a manufacturing company that has critical Infrastructure products, so the weekend is when I have time to grocery shop. The store I went to is doing a phenomenal job in staying open and keeping the shelves stocked. Their employees were all busy/ friendly, and they even had an
overhead page system announcing the reminder to the staff to clean their stations. Excellent! However, we have to limit the number of shoppers to only one family person per cart. I saw multiple families that had two parents and one ADULT child shopping together. That exposes the dedicated grocery staff by three times. I was completely dismayed/disgusted when
I saw that. The grocery store is not these families’ social interaction time. One person should go into the store, shop and get out as fast as possible. The stores should put a sign on the doors with this restriction. It then works toward flattening the curve. Dawn Marsh City of Stoughton
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longtime companion David Zimmerle, and an infant daughter. Ruth was incredibly close to her daughter Darlene and her two grandsons the last eight years of her life. She enjoyed coming to Darlene’s house and asked up to the day before passing when she was coming over next. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and love her. The family wishes to express thanks to the Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for all the loved and compassion they showed Ruth and her family during her stay. Darlene would also like to thank the Sunrise Family Restaurant in Stoughton for their unending support and accommodations for Darlene while caring for her mother. Services are currently pending. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 200 Prospect St. Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 Please share your memories at CressFuneralService. com
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the end, his heart will live on as a legacy of love for many. Rocky is survived by his parents; his sisters, Tracy Ndlovu, Laurie (Rich) Jerrick, and Kelly Offerdahl; his nephews, Muki Ndlovu, Richard (Nichole) Jerrick, and Broderick Jerrick; nieces, Bailey and Isabella Jerrick, and grandniece, Eden, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and an uncle. A private graveside ceremony will be held Friday, April 3, 2020 at East Side Cemetery in Stoughton. A memorial service for family, friends, and others whose lives were touched by Rocky will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank hospital staff during his recent stay, as well as over the decades, for their care. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 200 Prospect St. Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 Please share your memories at www.CressFuneralService.com
Stoughton police haven’t yet had to enforce the state’s Safer at Home order, chief Greg Leck told the Hub Tuesday, March 31. Leck said the Stoughton Police Department will be following guidance from the Dane County Chiefs of Police Association. That means police will not be conducting random stops of
people traveling to and from their residences or essential businesses and services, according to a letter sent out by the association. “This is not meant to be a heavy-handed order,” Leck said. The Safer at Home order, issued by Gov. Tony Evers on March 25, requires Wisconsin residents to stay home and avoid gathering, with exemptions for essential services such as grocery store
and pharmacy trips, doctor visits, taking care of sick or elderly loved ones. It does not require documents or special permission to travel. H ow eve r, p o l i c e a r e empowered to enforce the order. The letter from the Dane County Chiefs of Police Association states if police departments receive information about large outdoor gatherings or people blatantly ignoring the order they
will take “appropriate action to encourage compliance.” Leck said that so far, his department has not received any information about violations of this kind. “Compliance is crucial to keeping exposure and disease numbers down. Most people understand this and are complying,” Leck said. “We will follow up on complaints and take enforcement action only where necessary.”
Building bridges at Fox Prairie During a Fox Prairie’s activity day last week, students of all ages worked together as engineers to plan, create, and modify bridge structures made of toothpicks and marshmallows. Email Unified Newspaper Scott De Laruelle/Unified Newspaper Group Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaru- David Backhaus and Elizabeth Sherwin team up to build their bridge as strong as possible, elle@wcinet.com. usingly only toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
Q&A with Anna Robb, Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Hospital What can people do if they feel symptomatic? As Wisconsin cases of COVID-19 rose to 842 The Hub asked Anna Robb an Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Hospital what people should do if they feel symptomatic. Her answers have been edited for brevity. Robb What should people in Stoughton do if they feel symptomatic?Patients should stay home, practice good hygiene and avoid contact with people — except if they need to seek medical care. Emergency symptoms that should get medical attention according to the Center for Disease Control are trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, confusion unrelated to a previous diagnosis, inability to arouse and then bluish lips or face. People who feel symptomatic with compromised immune systems or comorbidities like diabetes should also seek medical
attention. We recommend that people always call ahead if possible as that allows us to prepare for their arrival and if possible, people should try to reach out to their primary care doctor first. Stoughton Hospital is testing patients on the tiered testing system but the Stoughton Hospital Oregon location is not.
If someone is in primary contact with a person who has tested positive of COVID-19 what should they do? Will they be tested?
CDC recommends monitoriing for symptoms for 14 days. That can include twice daily temperature checks and noting any respiratory symptoms. Those people that have had primary contact or known exposure to somebody with COVID-19 should quarantine and avoid contact with other people during that time. If the person is asymptomatic they will not be tested.
The test is a nasopharyngeal swab which means it’s kind of long, like a thin q-tip and it goes in through the nose and down into the throat. The swab is fast; it usually takes less than a few seconds but is rather unpleasant for people. Tier 1 and Tier 2 tests are priority based on CDC and Public Health Guidelines. Those get sent to the state lab and we are getting results in about 24 to 48 hours. The Tier 3 and 4 testing is less restrictive of who can get the testing but those samples are being sent to private labs to offload the state labs, and those results take a bit longer — around a week. The bottom line is all of the testing is dependent on the demand for results. If
The recommendations are no fever for 72 hours without fever reducing medications like Tylenol or Advil, improvement of other symptoms and a minimum of seven days have passed since the first symptoms appeared. -Mackenzie Krumme
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Rocky Brian Offerdahl Rocky Brian Offerdahl, age 51, of Stoughton, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at UW Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Rocky was born October 8, 1968, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Dennis and Rita (Benjamin) Offerdahl. He was a 1986 graduate of Stoughton High School and attended Madison Area Technical College. Rocky battled against the loss of his kidneys to acute renal failure at the age of 7. He was helped in that struggle by the transplant of a kidney donated by his sister Kelly at the age of 21. Despite enduring complications, Rocky enjoyed expanding on his experiences with ever-evolving technology. He helped his family navigate the widening effects of computerization on everyday life. While he also was a consummate collector of sports memorabilia, his greatest treasure was time spent with his siblings, nephews and nieces, as well as his cat, Zoey. He often instigated family cookouts and trips, so he could immerse himself in the simple pleasures of snacking and sharing jokes and music. Because his life has been a testimony to perseverance and faith in God, Rocky has had an ability to reach people in a deep and positive way that will persist. So, while it might have slowed in
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Ruth V. Gilbertson Ruth V. Gilbertson, age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton. She was born on April 9, 1925 in Waukegan, Illinois to Joseph and Etta (North) Weidner. Ruth married her husband, Alton Gilbertson, on May 17, 1947. Alton preceded her in death on November 10, 1989. Ruth was completely devoted to her friends and family. She would give anything including the shirt off her back to ensure that they were well taken care of. Ruth retired after many years with Orteco. Ruth was a very talented baker. Her homemade pies and her many Christmas cookies every year will be dearly missed. While raising her own family, Ruth and Alton took foster children into their care as well. They tended to over 40 foster children over the years, and sometimes, they had as many as three foster children in addition to Darlene and Beverly. Ruth is survived by her daughters Darlene and Beverly (Jeff) Reynolds; four grandchildren Brenda Breault (Rick), Kim Staples-Heitke (Heather), Daniel Broughton, and Andrew Broughton; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Alton;
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Stoughton restaurants open for carryout Please email ungbusiness@wcinet.com if you’d like to El Rio Grande be added to this list. Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, delivery Adjusted hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through ThursStoughton VFW day, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Offering: Carryout, lunch delivery Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Tuesday Sunday, Delivery ends an hour before close through Friday Phone: 877-0160 Phone: 873-9042
Famous Yeti’s Pizza
Sunrise Family Restaurant Offering: Carryout Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Phone: 877-1930
Tailgaters of Stoughton
Baha’i Faith
Covenant Lutheran Church
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.
1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@covluth.org • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship
2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship
Christ Lutheran Church 700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Family express with Sunday school: 9:10 a.m.
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
Ezra Church
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
Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion 616 Albion Rd., Edgerton 561-7450 • albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10
Stoughton Baptist Church
515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton • 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship
First Lutheran Church
St. Ann Catholic 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 Saturday: 8 a.m. prayer breakfast Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Coffee Fellowship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 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
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Offering: Carryout, delivery Adjusted hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday Phone: 205-2775
Culver’s
Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, delivery, limited menu Adjusted hours: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. and 4-8:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Banushi’s Bar and Grill noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday Offering: Carryout Adjusted hours: 11 a.m to 8 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tues- Phone: 719-5041 day, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Pizza Pit Phone: 873-3700 Offering: Carryout,, delivery Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, Deak’s Pub and Grill 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, delivery Phone: 873-7737 Adjusted hours: 4-8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. Pizza Hut to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Phone: 873-4066 Offering: Delivery
Bible Baptist Church
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Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, delivery Hours: 11 a.m .to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, La Cantina 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday Offering: Carryout, delivery and Sunday Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday Phone: 400-1266 Phone: 877-1544
Viking Brew Pub
Offering: Carryout Adjusted hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Phone: 205-6531
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday Phone: 873-3111
1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 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
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 • 608-513-2600 Pastor Rich Thomas • rthomas@cgcmadison.org upcstoughton.com Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
Offering: Lobby closed, drive through window only Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 873-6635
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Grand China Sugar and Spice Eatery and Deli Viking Lanes Wildwood Cafe Fosdal’s Bakery Main Street Kitchen Nauti Norske Coachman’s Springers
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Calling all Stoughton churches The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many institutions to adapt to new social distancing protocols and, really, a new way of life. That includes religious and spiritual institutions. If you’re a church or a place of worship, we want to hear from you and how you’ve changed the scope of your services to fit the needs of your congregations. We are compiling a list of churches that have changed their schedules for our readers to still be able to find peace during this uncertain time. Are you holding church services virtually? Have you closed down altogether? What creative ways have you adapted to this emergent health crisis? Please send your responses and schedule changes to ungcalendar@wcinet.com.
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
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Controlling Our Desires The Old Testament story of Esau giving up his birthright for a bowl of stew illustrates a variety of important lessons, and perhaps the most relevant one is that our appetites can make us impulsive and prone to bad judgment: “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, ‘Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!’Jacob replied, ‘First sell me your birthright.’ ‘Look,I am about to die,’Esau said. ‘What good is the birthright to me?’But Jacob said, ‘Swear to me first.’ So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.” (Genesis 25:29-34 NIV) Like Esau, we often make bad decisions and act impulsively because our appetites get the upper hand. Not only are we prone to the loss of our assets, but we are likely to say or do things we will regret. The lesson here is as much about controlling our impulses as it is about being careful to not make important decisions when our appetites are engaged. Going to the grocery store when you’re famished is a bad idea. Conversely, it is possible to make your desires and appetites work for you. As the saying goes,“Hunger is the best sauce.” Desire is not inherently bad; it can be used for good or ill. Staying hungry, as it were, can be a strong motivator. Consider how to harness your appetites in order to improve your life. –Christopher Simon
Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585
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Women’s track & field
Weum enters top-10 at Iowa MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Aly Weum couldn’t wait to make her return to Wisconsin this spring to run in the Outdoor Big Ten Championships. Weum, a 2017 Stoughton High School graduate, is a middle distance runner for the University of Iowa women’s track and field team, and had the conference championships at the University of Wisconsin circled on her calendar so family and friends could see her compete. The NCAA canceled the spring sports March 12 after the to safeguard against the spread of the coronavirus. “It’s a big disappointment,” Weum said. “I’m crossing my fingers they will host it next year.” The marketing major has always thrived on the uncertainty spring brings. “With track, I never knew when my season would end,” she said. “My goal is never to be done until June. I have a schedule now and I know when things are starting and ending.” Weum was a standout sprinter and middle-distance runner for the Vikings. She finished third in the 400-meter dash (56.34) at the Division 1 state meet as a junior and set a school record with a fifth-place state finish in the event (56.19) as a senior. She was also a member of the Vikings’ state-qualifying 1,600 and 3,200 relays in 2017. Weum was a member of Iowa’s 1,600 relay team that won a Big Ten championship last season. She added an eighth-place finish in the 400 (55.80) after recording the top time in the preliminaries (55.16). Weum was off to a fast start in her junior season. She finished fifth in the 600 (1:30.86) at the Notre Dame’s Meyo Invitational on Feb. 8 in South Bend, Indiana. Her time ranks ninth all-time at
Iowa junior Aly Weum (middle), a 2017 Stoughton grad, has excelled as a middle distance runner for the Hawkeyes. Iowa. She took second in the 600 (1:31.48) at the season-opening Jimmy Grant Invitational in Iowa City on Dec. 14. Weum placed seventh in the 400 (55.43) at the Larry Wieczorek Invitational on Jan. 17 in Iowa City, and took second in the 600 (1:31.19) at Kentucky’s Rodney McCravy Memorial Invitational on Jan. 25. She finished seventh in the 400 at Arkansas’ Tyson Invitational on Feb. 15. Weum trains with other 800
runners at Iowa. Her experience and speed work needed for the 400 has helped her train for the 600. Weum has the second-fastest 1,600 relay split (53.87) at Iowa. She entered the Big Ten Indoor Championships seeded fifth in the 600 this year, but she suffered an Achilles injury and battled an illness leading up to the meet. Weum ran her slowest time of the season in the 600 (1:32) and didn’t qualify for the finals. She did not run on the 1,600 relay team.
“It’s just how the dice rolls,” she said. “I knew it was out of my control. I wanted what was best for the team and I knew there were probably other girls who could run better (in the relay). It fueled me for the offseason.” I owa g r a n t e d s t u d e n t s a n extended spring break and Weum is taking online classes for the rest of the school year. She took a two-week break from running, but plans to discuss a training plan with her coach this week.
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“It’s probably a blessing to have more time to get healthy to achieve my goals,” she said. Weum said she would probably do a time trial later this spring and shift to aerobic fitness training sessions this summer. She trains six days a week with interval, sprint and longrun practices, and every Sunday completes cross training by swimming laps. “I have bigger goals,” Weum said. “This is what my body has known for years.”
Prep sports
Stoughton looking for help with video board project
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Stoughton High School is looking for great moments in school history for its new virtual history board, like the Vikings football team beating Monona Grove last year to win the program’s first conference championship in 44 years.
Stoughton is seeking the public’s help in highlighting great sports moments in the high school’s history. The school is constructing an interactive history board outside the gym that will be operational next fall. The board will feature significant moments over the past century that helped shape a season, year or decade for the school and/ or community. A short narrative should describe each
moment. Email any and all material to Stoughton athletic director Mel Dow via email at mel.dow@stoughton. k12.wi.us. Pictures need to be digitized (scanned or digital photo taken). Submitted photos will be used for the display around the video board. Great moments in Stoughton history include the 10 team state wrestling championships, the
state-record 53 individual state wrestling champions and the 1921 boys track and field team that won a state title. The school is also looking for moments of teams that qualified for their respective state tournaments. This includes boys basketball (1937, 1939 and 2013); girls basketball (1998 and 2016); boys hockey (2009 and 2010) and baseball (1986 and 2013).
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Legals NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND SAMPLE BALLOTS APRIL 7, 2020 OFFICE OF THE DANE COUNTY CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF DANE COUNTY: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and a Presidential Preference Vote to be held in Dane County on April 7, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE A voter may cast only one vote in the presidential preference primary. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice or shall, in the alternative, fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the words “Uninstructed Delegation,” or write in the name of a person of his or her choice for a candidate in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line.
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When using an electronic ballot marking device (“ExpressVote”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select the party of his or her choice. Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select the name of the candidate of his or her choice or shall, in the alternative, touch the screen or use the keypad to select the words “Uninstructed Delegation,” or type in the name of a person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. AT THE SPRING ELECTION Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question or fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“ExpressVote”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen or use the keypad to select “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the screen or use they keypad to select “no” if opposed to the question. Spoiled Ballots If a voter spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After Voting the Ballot After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the securi-
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ty sleeve, so the marks do not show. The voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. Where a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver it to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS APRIL 7, 2020 OFFICE OF THE STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO THE VOTERS OF STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held in the Stoughton Area School District on April 7, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, in the sample ballot which can be found with the Type B Notice for the City of Stoughton. VOTE FOR NOT MORE THAN THREE HOLLY TELLANDER TIMOTHY BUBON JESSICA ROYKO STEVE JACKSON LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE At the election to be held on April 7, 2020, in the Stoughton Area School District the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Vote At:, School District Voters Residing In: Town Hall, 620 Albion Rd, Town of Albion Town Hall, 773 Koshkonong Rd, Town of Christiana
Town Hall, 4058 CRN, Town of Cottage Grove Education Center, 3494 Oak Park Road, Town of Deerfield Town Hall, 654 County Rd N, Town of Dunkirk Town Hall, 4156 County Rd B, Town of Dunn Town Hall, 2354 County Hwy N, Town of Pleasant Springs Town Hall, 8809 N. Wilder Rd., Town of Porter Town Hall, 785 Center Rd., Town of Rutland Evansville Fire Station, 425 Water St., Town of Union First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., City of Stoughton, Aldermanic District 1, Census Wards 1-2 Stoughton Fire Station, 401 E. Main St., City of Stoughton, Aldermanic District 2; Census Wards 3-4; 10-13 United Methodist Church, 525 Lincoln Ave., City of Stoughton, Aldermanic District 3; Census Wards 5-6 Lakeview Church, 2002 Lincoln Ave., City of Stoughton, Aldermanic District 4; Census Wards 7-9 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. Julie Hanewall, Clerk, Town of Albion 620 Albion Road, Edgerton , WI 53534 608.884.8974 Hours: Mon — Thurs 8am — 3pm Maria Hougan, Clerk, Town of Pleasant Springs 2354 County Hwy N, Stoughton WI 53589 608.873.3063 Hours: M-T, 10am — 4pm; Thurs. 10am — 6pm Kathy Wilson, Clerk, Town of Christiana 773 Koshkonong Rd, Cambridge, WI 53523 608.423.3816 Hours: Tues & Thurs 9am — 5pm Nancy Towns, Clerk, Town of Porter 7014 N. Eagle Road, Janesville, WI 53545 608.931.7835 Hours: Call to schedule an appointment Kim Banigan, Clerk, Town of Cottage
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Grove 4058 CTH N, Cottage Grove, WI 53527 608.839.5021 Hours: M-F 8am — 12:30 pm Dawn George, Clerk, Town of Rutland 4177 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521 608.455.3925 Hours: Call to schedule appointment Bob Riege, Clerk, Town of Deerfield 838 London Rd, Deerfield, WI 53531 920.240.6700 Hours: Call to schedule appointment Regina Reidel, Clerk, Town of Union 15531 W Green Bay Rd, Evansville, WI 53536 608.736.7070 Hours: Call to schedule appointment Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk, Town of Dunkirk 654 CTH N, Stoughton, WI 53589 608.873.9177 Hours: Monday, 2pm-5pm Holly Licht, Clerk, City of Stoughton 207 S. Forrest St.., Stoughton, WI 53589 608.873.6677 Hours: M-F, 7:30 am — 4:30 pm Cathy Hasslinger, Clerk, Town of Dunn 4156 CTH B, McFarland, WI 53558 608.838.1081 Hours: M-F, 8am — 4pm Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter does not have acceptable photo identification the voter may obtain a free photo ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. Where Optical Scan Voting is Used The voter shall fill in the oval or con-
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Continued from page 8 deposit. If a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. On April 2, 2020 Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND SAMPLE BALLOTS TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS APRIL 7, 2020 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS: Notice is hereby given of a Spring Election to be held in the Town of Pleasant Springs, County of Dane, on the Seventh Day of April, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in these offices, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for referendums, if any, in the sample ballots below. Town Board Supervisor Seat 3 Jay Damkoehler Town Board Supervisor Seat 4 Janiece Bolender Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES At the election to be held on April 7, 2020 in the City of Stoughton and the Towns of Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs and
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Rutland, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Location:, Wards: Stoughton Wellness & Athletic Center (SWAC) Inside the Gym, 2300 US HWY 51-138, City of Stoughton (Wards 1-16) Dunkirk Town Hall, 654 County Highway N South, Town of Dunkirk Pleasant Springs Town Hall, 2354 CTH N, Town of Pleasant Springs, Census Wards 1-4 Rutland Town Hall, 785 Center Road, Town of Rutland ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact your municipal clerk: Holly Licht, Clerk, City of Stoughton 207 S. Forrest St. Stoughton WI 53589 608-873-6677 Hours: M-F 7:30 am-4:30 pm Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk, Town of Dunkirk 654 CTH N Stoughton WI 53589 608-873-9177 Hours: Mondays from 2-5 pm or by appointment Maria Hougan, Clerk/Treasurer Town of Pleasant Springs 2354 CTH N Stoughton WI 53589 608-873-3063 Hours: 10am-4pm M-Tu; 10am-6pm Thur. Dawn George, Clerk, Town of Rutland 4177 Old Stage Rd. Brooklyn, WI 53521 608-455-3925 No set hours, call above # to schedule ALL POLLING PLACES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ELDERLY AND DISABLED VOTERS. Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF DUNKIRK ADVERTISEMENT FOR 2020 ROAD BIDS The Town of Dunkirk is taking seal coat, pulverizing and paving bids for various Town roads. Specific bid information may be obtained from Mark Gretebeck at (608)
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873-9177, or at the Town Hall, 654 County Road N, Stoughton, WI 53589. All bids shall be sealed, marked “Highway Quote,” and submitted to the Town Clerk at the town hall up to and including 2:00 p.m. on April 13, 2020. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020, at the town hall. Bids will be awarded at the Town Board meeting at 7:00 p.m. on April 20, 2020. The Town of Dunkirk reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that bid deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk Posted: March 29, 2020 Published: March 26 and April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID 2020 PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 2 2020 CITY OF STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Sealed Bids for the construction of the 2020 Public Works Construction project will be received by the City of Stoughton at Stoughton City Hall, 207 South Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, until 1 P.M., local time, April 23, 2020, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Work includes reconstruction of 300 linear feet of Forrest Street, reconstruction of a parking lot, and miscellaneous concrete repairs in downtown Stoughton. The work includes the following approximate quantities: 150 linear feet of sanitary sewer; 250 linear feet of storm sewer; 1,500 tons of base course; 1,200 linear feet of curb and gutter; 15,000 square feet of concrete sidewalk and driveway apron; 500 tons of asphaltic concrete pavement; 6,000 square feet of concrete pavement removal and replacement; partial depth concrete pavement joint repair; traffic control; pavement markings; 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 6956725 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 obtained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 910 West Wingra Drive, Madison, WI. 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 4:30 P.M., local time, on April 16, 2020. 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, WI Brett Hebert, Director of Public Works Dated at City of Stoughton, Wisconsin
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Published: April 2 and 9, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS OPEN BOOK The Assessment Roll for the Town of Pleasant Springs will be available for inspection after March 29, 2020 online at http://accurateassessor.com/roll-books/ The town assessors, Accurate Appraisal, LLC, will hold OPEN BOOK PHONE DISCUSIONS, at which time property owners can discuss assessments WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2020, from Noon to 3:30pm and 4:00pm to 7:00pm., and on THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 from 9:00 am to Noon, and from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. We encourage every property owner to take advantage of the opportunity to; Learn how the assessment was calculated. Compare your property to similar properties. Verify open land acreages and valuations. Learn how market activity affected the assessment. To schedule an appointment for an Open Book Telephone Discussion, please contact Accurate Appraisal at 1.800.770.3927 or log on www. accurateassessor.com and click on the scheduling link. If you cannot schedule an Open
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Stoughton school board candidate questionnaire Jessica Royko
Age: 43 Family: Steve Royko, husband of 21-plus years; children: Anja, 15; Anton, 13; and Lara, 9 Occupation: Stay Royko at home parent; previous work in health care community relations, advertising and public relations Lived in the district since: I was born and raised in Stoughton. I left for college and moved back in 2014. Political experience: Just voting! Notable affiliations: St. Ann School home and school organization steering committee; St. Ann School drama club parent committee; Stoughton High School Choir Boosters; Stoughton High School Theatre, “Costume Mom,” Aligning Stars Theatre Company, costume volunteer/advisor Why are you running to represent the Stoughton Area School District? I have a vested interest in the district being the best it can be. I am a proud alumnus, a current parent (who will have kids in our schools for nine more years), and a native Stoughtonite with no plan to leave. I believe that good schools make good citizens and
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neighbors. What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? Two weeks ago, I would have said our upcoming budget crisis. That issue will require deep financial analysis and hard work to find ways to streamline, fat trim, and locate more funds. As of now, dealing with the impact of the coronavirus is going to be another new huge challenge. What will be your top priority once you’re on the school board? I will work to keep our great teachers and support them however I can. I will also work to maintain a high-quality education and an array of extracurricular offerings for students. What can the school board do to stop the district’s enrollment decline? I see this as a problem the board is being asked to fix, that is not their making. We’ve heard anecdotal reasons why young families aren’t moving to Stoughton. The bottom line is we have few homes for sale under $250K. In the 90s-2000s we grew because young families snapped up modest, affordable new homes. Today, homes in the 200-250K range are gone in a snap. Why isn’t the city aggressively pursuing builders to develop
new neighborhoods young families can afford?! The city needs to facilitate that growth, so the board can concentrate on providing a quality education. If cuts have to be made in the budget in coming years, what are the top priorities to protect? Teachers, staffing and arts programs/extra curriculars. Great teachers and activities are what make kids want to be at school. They’re how friendships and support networks are built, and I firmly believe they keep some kids alive, and help others thrive, by offering outlets of self-expression and emotional support. Do you support the district holding another operations referendum when the budget becomes untenable? Yes, I do. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? That is always a moving target. I see great improvements constantly being made to infrastructure, training, and protocols. I’ve listened to students who wonder if metal detectors are an option. Considering the related staffing/operational cost, would they be possible? Would it increase or decrease anxiety? It’s worth considering.
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Steve Jackson
Age: 62 Family: Married 35 years to Lisa; adult children: Ellie, Mitch, Layne Jackson Occupation: Retired; 22 Years Alliant Energy manager environmental planning and sustainability strategy Lived in the district since: 1995 Po l i t i c a l e x p e r i e n c e : Stoughton Area School District Board of Education (2017-current) N o t a b l e a f fi l i a t i o n s : Stoughton Area Dems and Progressives Why are you running to represent the Stoughton Area School District? I believe that strong public schools are important for our community and I want students and staff to be successful here. As an incumbent, I’ve helped to improve how the board does its work (ex., transparency, leadership, and
governance) which benefits the district; I’d like to continue that work. What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? We must figure out a path that keeps strong educational programs in place across the district despite forecasted budget shortfalls. What accomplishment are you most proud of during your time on the board? I am proud to have supported removing restrictions put in place by previous board leadership with respect to the district compensation plan. This resulted in an improved plan that doesn’t pit educators against each other to prove they are able to “level up” to the next salary range. I’m also proud of supporting our local school bus drivers, making positive changes to our health insurance plan, starting the Board Scholarship, helping to create goals and expectations as part of the strategic plan, creating an equity statement, and all-around support to
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Stoughton school board candidate questionnaire Tim Bubon
Stoughton School Board candidate Tim Bubon
Age: 49 Fa m i l y : Wi f e (Jennifer Betters-Bubon) Mary Estelle (Daughter — 13 – Attends River Bluff Middle School), Mathew (Son – 11 – Attends Sandhill Elementa-
ry School) Occupation: Teacher. Member of Gang Intelligence Unit and Crisis Negotiations Team for the Department of Corrections. Lived in the district since: 2014 Political experience: Served on SASD School Board over the past three years Notable affiliations: Youth sports coach, serve on youth sports committee, chairperson of the SASD Policy Committee. Why are you running to represent the Stoughton Area School District? I’ve worked as a professional educator for over 23 years and served on the SASD over the past three years. I’m hoping to use my
myriad of experiences as an educator foster What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? Our biggest challenge is declining enrollment. This is also an opportunity for us to foster greater collaboration between the district and the city to carve out a greater vision and plan that ensures a positive future for our community. What accomplishment are you most proud of during your time on the board? I’m most proud of the work we’ve done to restructure the teacher compensation plan, the development of strategic priorities centered around equity, and our linkages initiative designed to foster greater collaboration between the board and various school and community organizations. What can the school board do to stop the district’s enrollment decline? We must work more collaboratively with the city and exercise the political will needed to develop more affordable housing for young families as well as other forms of progress necessary to attract
students to our schools. If cuts have to be made in the budget in coming years, what are the top priorities to protect? We must ensure the maintenance of programs that are getting clear results for our students. We must also ensure that we have a high quality staff by providing them with competitive salaries and the resources they need to effectively do the work that they do. Do you support the district holding another operations referendum when the budget becomes untenable? Yes. While few want higher taxes we must see such a referendum as an investment in the social, environmental, and economic future of our community. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? Given the complexity of this issue there is always more we can do to ensure that our schools are safe. That being said, the district has worked to improve its infrastructure as it relates to this issue as well as provide safety with the necessary training to address a variety of issues as it relates to safety.
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Holly Telander
Age: 43 Family: two children; ages 11 and 13 Occupation: Owner of Avant Academic Coaching & Consultation Lived in the district since: 2014 Why are you running: I am an educator with 20 years’ experience. I’ve taught all ages, preschool to university, in both public and private schools. My experiences have shaped my educational activism. My mission is to support the current school board to develop, implement and maintain progressive educational policies that are inclusive and responsive. What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? Lack of trauma-informed resources for teachers, students and families — I will advocate for, and work to create, policy that aligns with current research to acknowledge the effects of trauma on learning and teaching and address the need for change in ways that feel supportive and
accessible for teachers and students. What will be your top priority once you’re on the school board? If our goal is student success, teacher wellness is our highest priority. The research is clear that happy, supported teachers are effective, connected teachers. We should allocate existing funding to invest in teacher wellness initiatives that demonstrate our understanding of the positive relationship between teacher wellbeing and student achievement. What can the school board do to stop the district’s enrollment decline? We should invest in responsive & restorative practices that invite all voices in to share in the vision for a more inclusive district. Teachers need more frequent training in research-driven professional development opportunities to attract, retain and support a diverse and qualified teaching staff. We should also invest in creative social
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City of Stoughton candidate questionnaires RENEE HICKMAN • Unified Newspaper Group
Even though there are no contested races in the City of Stoughton for its residents for the upcoming April 7 election, the Hub sent questionnaires to all candidates, who are incumbents, as a way of allowing voters to get to know who their elected officials are. Candidates were asked to limit their answers to 50 words, with an exception of one question up to 100 words. They were also allowed to skip two questions. Age: 59 Family: Husband Dale; Daughter Alyssa; Son Patrick Originally from: Beloit Wisconsin, Lived 20+ years in Roscoe Illinois. Lived in Stoughton since: 2013 Education: Master’s Degree from Loyola University Baltimore Maryland Occupation: Insurance specialist at Stoughton Hospital Political Experience: During my current term on City Council I have served on the following committees: Personnel (Chairperson for two years), Community Affairs and Council Policy (Chairperson for one year), Finance and Public Works. This year I am also serving on the Board of Review and the Opera House Board. Occupation/Job Title: In terms of work experience, I have over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare including strategic planning, budgeting, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and customer relations. What are the most important issues
facing the city? The most important issues facing the city are the declining school enrollment, the need to attract and retain young families as well as downtown and economic revitalization. Keeping in mind that we need to balance the city budget while continuing to provide vital services. What should be the city’s priorities for the next two years? In my view, the city’s priorities for the next two years should be to focus on enhancing our downtown and the riverfront redevelopment. Another priority for me is collaboration between the city, the school district, businesses, and residents. How should the riverfront be redeveloped? The riverfront must be developed in a cohesive and environmentally sound manner. The planned housing is an important aspect of the riverfront redevelopment but the environmental impact of the outdoor space must also be at the forefront of our planning. Walkability, riverbank restoration and wildlife preservation are priorities for me.
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What role should the city play in helping the school district grow? The city’s role in helping the school district grow is only one spoke of the wheel. We (the city leadership) must sit at the table with not only the school district but with businesses and residents. Collaboration and idea sharing is the only way our city will succeed and grow. Every decision the city, the school district and local businesses make, can potentially impact whether our city grows or flounders. Listening and learning from the perspective of our colleagues, neighbors and other professionals can make the difference between action and stagnation. What is the best thing about Stoughton? The best thing about Stoughton is that there is not just one attribute. The Opera House, the Stoughton Village Players, the historic downtown and homes, walkability, quaint shops, the quirky vibe, the riverfront, access to trails, proximity to Madison, Stoughton Hospital… I could go on and on!!
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Age: 32 Family: Wife Sarah and one-year-old Cecelia Originally from: Manitowoc Lived in Stoughton since: 2015 Education: Dual master’s in history and German, BGSU Occupation: Compliance/documentation Employer/job title: NEC / Compliance specialist Political experience: Stoughton District 4 alder since February 2019 Other notable affiliations: Endorsed by Stoughton, Area Democrats and progressives, Madison Area Democratic Socialists of America, and South Central Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Why are you running for alder, and why should people vote for you? I was inspired to apply for the open seat last year by the urgency of the climate crisis. In the year since, I have been a leader in moving the city toward solutions on this. In October, we passed a resolution I drafted that declared the climate crisis to be an emergency. Since then, I have been working with the CA/CP committee to bring community resources together and move toward aggressive climate targets. What are the most important issues facing the city?
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Rutland town board candidates Deana M. Zentner
Family: Married for 33 years; two adult children — son and daughter. Rutland: I have had the pleasure and privilege of living in the Town of Rutland since 2002. Education: Earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; taught in Wisconsin and California. Occupation: Now retired, Co-owner/operator of Zentner Insurance Agency 1987-2016. Political Experience: Town of Rutland Supervisor two years; Appointed by Governor Evers to Auctioneer Board 5/2020-5/2022. Why are you running: To promote and provide transparent, responsive and informative local government. I strongly believe that local government should always strive to increase public engagement to strengthen community relationships, share in decision making and promote inclusivity. I am familiar with the concerns of Rutland residents, I abide by a strong commitment to ethics. I listen first, and seek collaborative solutions that honor as many perspectives as possible. A good supervisor is
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a public servant who believes in and follows fair and legal processes, thus ensuring predictability in the deliberation and formulation of town policies and laws. Priorities: Forge good working relationships with other towns, the county, fire/ems service providers and senior centers. Ensure that every resident has a voice and a stake in the future of our town. This will be especially important as Rutland soon updates its Comprehensive Plan. Qualities of Rutland: Rutland is becoming more and more diverse. We are privileged to live in an area that offers rural beauty, along with an abundance of recreation and services. Working collaboratively to protect our quality of life by being keenly aware of new laws that may affect air and water quality is imperative. Public Comment: As evidenced by four recent resident petitions, Rutland residents are determined to have their voices heard and valued. It is never a good idea to discourage or postpone public input. Local government needs to be more accessible to the public and enhance public participation in
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Nancy Nedveck
Family: Married to David, one son, Derek Education: Bachelors’ degree in horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison Occupation: Manager/owner of The Flower Factory Political Experience: Member of the zoning and town boards Why are you running: I am running to understand the way local and state governments work. Priorities: Build a gathering place for the community by building a new town hall and continue repairing as many miles of road as possible. The town should try to balance the need for an increased tax base with maintaining the rural, natural setting that draws people here in the first place. Public Comment: The meetings are open to all of the public and to public input. It helps us, the supervisors, better operate the town to all of our benefit. If we don’t hear from you we don’t know there is a problem. We also need to understand the constraints we work with following the local, county, state and federal level.
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Pleasant Springs town board candidate Jay Damkoehler
Age: 66 Lived in Pleasant Springs since: 2001 Education: B.S. — UW- Platteville, 1994 Occupation: Retired telecommunications systems engineer; Wisconsin licensed master electrician and US Air Force/US Air Force Reserve veteran (17 years) Political experience: Member, Pleasant Springs Town Board. Why are you running for town supervisor? I am running for office, once again, because no one else has been willing to qualify as a candidate for this position. What accomplishments are you most proud of from your time on the board? I take pride in only one thing. I have been willing to dedicate the time to serve the township to the best of my ability. What are your priorities for the next two years? My personal priority is to seek out a qualified candidate to take my place on the town board. What are the most important qualities of the town that
should be preserved? The residents of the town have voiced their desires for the town and these are enumerated in the recently revised master plan. The revised master plan demonstrates our electors desire to sustaining preserve the general rural nature and population density aspects of the township well into the future. What responsibility does the town have to manage increasing problems with stormwater and flooding? Increasing storm water and flooding control requires a concerted effort of not only this township but, the surrounding towns, villages and cities along with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources; Dane County Land and Water Resources Department; the Drainage District Boards that surround the entirety of the Yahara lakes and river flowage. How do you feel about the development near the interstate? Any development along the interstate must comply with the township master plan.
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student social and emotional wellness. What can the school board do to stop the district’s enrollment decline? We can improve on telling the story of excellence that takes place in our district every day. We must continue to support strong curriculum and expectations. We need to work closely with the City on a vision that brings and keeps young families to the area. If cuts have to be made in the budget in coming years, what are the top priorities to protect? I believe we need to keep all options open, with a proclivity toward keeping strong academics and the arts; weakening these will lead to less interest in the district. In reality, every department will likely need to produce reductions and tough decisions around possible school reconfiguration may be needed. Do you support the district holding another operations referendum when the budget becomes untenable? Yes. I believe we should be working now to better understand future budgets, and the budgeting process to demonstrate to the community that we are doing our part ahead of a possible referendum vote. We must continue to communicate to the community and solicit feedback. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? SASD has implemented physical and operational changes to make schools safer; more is in the works. We are also doing a lot for student emotional wellness. However, data shows bullying and harassment continue — we need to improve on this to ensure all students have a safe place to learn. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
emotional training for teachers and students to support our students and staff, especially through these most recent changes in response to Covid-19. School districts that prioritize student, family and teacher wellness above a singular focus on academic achievement are already noticing the benefit to enrollment and test scores. If cuts have to be made in the budget in coming years, what are the top priorities to protect? Teacher salary and benefits, student food availability, support staff pay and benefits. Do you support the district holding another operations referendum when the budget becomes untenable? Yes. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? No, I think it is time we have hard conversations about how inequality in our school district is addressed, how to offer opportunities to include disenfranchised voices, and turn toward the wealth of research available that proves that students’ and teachers’ social-emotional wellness forms the basis for all academic achievement. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
Obviously everyone’s answer on this has changed in recent weeks. We need to prevent the spread of COVID-19, weather the pandemic, and as a community provide aid to those in need as many people lose their income. My hope is we can learn lessons from this in how to come together for common good, fix the issues that leave so many people living on a razors edge, and manage the longer-term crisis of climate change. What should be the city’s priorities for the next two years? All of us will obviously have to reassess and find ways to make up for the fragile parts of our society that are now breaking, specifically the parts that provide for human need. Pandemic aside, the riverfront redevelopment is an important thing to get right. A more vibrant, walkable, denser downtown would give us a strong core and make a good case for a transit route to Madison. How should the riverfront be redeveloped? I am cautiously optimistic about the development plan the RDA and Brink are working on. I think it will be a good use of the land, allowing more housing options and helping open Main Street to the riverfront and Mandt Park. I believe the whitewater park is a good plan. What role should the city play in helping the school district grow? It’s a very difficult problem and it ties to demographic issues and how we want to grow our civilization into the future. Housing supply is one piece of the puzzle, but keeping up our current development pattern of large single-family homes — which in recent history have housed more children per unit — is an ecological disaster. What is the best thing about Stoughton? The sense of community centered around downtown: the opera house, the library, the senior center and many small businesses downtown are anchors keeping us together and building mutual support throughout the city. We’ll all need one other’s help to get through this. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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Kegonsa Elementary School held its first Arts Night on Thursday, Feb. 27, with nearly 200 students and more than 150 family members in attendance. Staff, family members and volunteers from Stoughton High School, the Rotary and the community led art sessions, including weaving, woodworking, fused glass, bead art, rock painting and even duct tape art.
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Board will meet remotely Online committee, board meetings to include public participation In an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 illness, the Dane County Board of Supervisors will continue to hold its meetings remotely, with people able to participate through phone calls or online teleconferencing platforms. The board held its Thursday, March 19, meeting remotely and will do so for the foreseeable future,
according to a Monday, March 29, county news release. At last month’s meeting, the 37-member board also approved rules allowing committees to meet remotely to address essential business in coming w e e k s , w h i l e s l ow i n g the spread of COVID-19 requires social distancing. The March 19 meeting was streamed online for the public to watch, with a phone number to call to listen to the meeting. People were given the opportunity to register to speak about items on the agenda via an online survey, according to
the news release. County Board Chair Analiese Eicher said given the circumstances, the meeting went smoothly. “ We l e a r n e d w h a t worked and what was challenging, and are making adjustments for the meeting this week,” she said in the release. “In a time when everyone is physically isolated, the board and staff came together to move the people’s business forward.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
County Board set for virtual meetings Staff evaluate need to continue meetings in wake of coronavirus outbreak For now, the Dane County Board of Supervisors and committees will meet online, rather than in person to help stem the spread of the coronavirus. The board met Thursday, March 19, where it passed resolutions to allow committees to conduct necessary business remotely in the coming weeks as Dane County prepares to mitigate the effects of the pandemic. According to the board’s website, it
will be evaluating the need for committee and board meetings. “These are unusual times,” said board chair Analiese Eicher in a Wednesday, March 18, news release. “We’re doing our best to keep the county moving forward, while still being open to the public.” Additionally, the board’s office is closed until further notice. To contact a supervisor, visit the board website at board.countyofdane.com. To speak with board staff, call 266-5758. To contact the entire board, email county_board_recipients@countyofdane.com. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@ wcinet.com.
Polling: Virus causes postponements Continued from page 1 run. Municipalities such as the City of Green Bay sued the state last week over the decision to hold in-person voting for the April 7 election, stating it forced residents to choose between their health and their right to vote. Gov. To ny E ve r s s u g g e s t e d sending out absentee ballots to the state’s 3.3 million registered voters, but doing so would require approval from the state legislature. The virus has resulted in primaries being postponed or changed to vote by mail only elections with an extended deadline in 14 states and one territory. All of the other local races in the greater Stoughton area are uncontested. Fred Hundt is the only person running for the City Council spot vacated
by Ben Heili in City of Stoughton’s District 4, as Heili chose not to seek re-election. Incumbents Timothy Riley, Lisa Reeves and Greg Jensen are all running again for their Districts 1, 2 and 3 seats, unopposed. In the townships of Rutland and Pleasant Springs, there are two candidates for two seats following caucuses held earlier this year. Nancy Nedveck and Deana Zentner are running for Rutland, and Jay Damkoehler and Janiece Bolender are running in Pleasant Springs. The April 7 election will also feature a race
for state Supreme Court between incumbent Daniel Kelly and Dane County Circuit Court judge Jill Karofsky. The seat is nominally nonpartisan, though Kelly has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump and Karofsky is being supported by progressive groups. Wisconsinites will be able to select their preferred candidate for the presidential election in November. Out of the candidates listed on the ballot, only former vice president Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders still have active campaigns.
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Pets 3 SMALL dogs: Shirley, 3 year old gray and white Shih Tzu female $200. Biscuit, 2 year old tan poodle, female $200. Nugget, 6 month old house trained tan Shorkie, female, $400. All up to date on shots. Stop in after 6pm or Saturdays. No Sunday sales. 30354 College Farm Rd. Platteville 53818. BOSTON TERRIER puppies, $500 each, black and white, born December 18. Platteville. WI. 608-732-5052. MINI/PETITE MINI Labradoodle/Mini Goldendoodles, Sheepadoodle, Teddy Bears, 1-Cockapoo, 1-Morkie, Toy Poodle, Cavapoos, Cavachons, CavaShis, 1-Maltishi, $895-$1,999 or more, Lic#484991 Shots, Dewormed, 1yr Health Guarantee, Free training advice, www.SpringGreenPups.com 608-574-7931 SECOND GENERATION Golden Doodle puppies. UTDO shots and dewormed. Ready now. $300 each. 14240 Ipswitch Rd., Platteville, WI.
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Positive: ‘So many people are walking around with it and they don’t even know’’ Continued from page 1 neighbors and friends. During the trip, Fergus had a sore throat and running nose, but nothing that couldn’t be dismissed as common cold, she said. By March 13, however, after the group of 12 left, Fergus had an episode in the middle of the night. She was feverish, she had chills and could barely make it to the bathroom she was so exhausted. What tipped her off that these symptoms could be coronavirus was that she couldn’t take a full breath, she said. Fergus said she had heard from two of the other people who had left they were also starting to feel sick. “The next morning I was like oh god — this seems like this was it,” Fergus said. Drive thru results From that point it took 48 hours to get tested. Fergus was exposed to a bouncer at a bar the previous week who had tested positive, she said. She called an emergency COVID hotline number in Park City and after telling the nurse her symptoms and her potential exposure, Fergus was told she did not qualify for testing. She would be put on a list and a doctor would call her back. She never received that call. Fergus’ friend recommended she contact the University of Utah – which was able to hold a video conference with her and approve her for a COVID test of which she would be administered in her car. Back in Wisconsin, starting March 26, six drive through testing centers opened in northern
Wisconsin through Ascension – a nonprofit healthcare provider with 23 hospitals and more than 110 physician clinics in the state. At that same time, Aurora Healthcare Centers, which has 15 hospitals and more than 150 clinics in Wisconsin, suspended its plans for drive through testing sites because of a national shortage of testing supplies, according to a March 24, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article. That Sunday, Fergus drove 40 minutes to Salt Lake City and sat in her car while doctors swabbed her mouth and nose. On Tuesday, the day before she turned 58 years old, she got her results. Not only was Fergus positive, but most of the people who she was in contact with during that week long vacation were now positive too. Even a friend she spent a single dinner with was recently diagnosed with COVID-19, she said. Moving forward For Fergus, it was a relief once she was finally diagnosed. The doctors told her to monitor her breathing and if it becomes more strained to go to the hospital. She was also told to alternate between Advil and Tylenol to control her fever and drink lots of fluids. Ferguson’s fear is now more about the medical system she said,than her own physical health. She said she knows she will be fine and recover from this, but she worries that people who unknowingly have COVID are walking around the community. “It is difficult to keep people at home when they don’t have
symptoms and want to go to the grocery store,” she said. “But I wish people would really take this seriously.” Ferguson has been in self isolation for nearly three weeks. She said the fatigue is crippling and she sits on the couch or lays in bed most of the day. When she talks over the phone, her voice is strained and she coughs every few sentences. “I haven’t been on my computer and my eyes are still too tired to really read,” Fergus said. This is unlike Fergus, who was an active volunteer with the Stoughton Area School District. She was on the school board from 2012-2017 and teaches classes at LevelUp Fitness when home. Ferguson said she is a very healthy person, and will enjoy hiking and being outside once she recovers. The self isolation doesn’t bug her, though. “As an introvert, I’ve been practicing for this my whole life,” she said with a laugh. She has asked her family to stay put and not travel to visit her, as she doesn’t want anyone else to take the risk. She has neighbors and friends who are dropping food off at her doorstep and she is able to connect with people via Facebook and text message, when she has the energy. At the end of the hour long interview Fergus said she hopes by sharing her story and creating personal connections with people who are infected it will encourage people to stay at home. “So yeah call me whenever, I mean – I have a really busy schedule,” she joked with a laugh.
COVID: Worldwide 800,000 cases as of Tuesday Continued from page 1 recommendations given by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and reiterated in Safer at Home – including staying at home whenever possible and keeping at least six feet apart whenever they did venture out. As the national news began telling us who some of the victims were – including some familiar actors, singers and entertainers – Dane County on March 30 announced two sheriff’s deputies had tested positive for the virus. As of that date, 187 people had tested positive countywide, with two deaths. While some states considered postponing elections, as New York did, Wisconsin kept its statutory April 7 date but pushed for people to have absentee ballots mailed to them and moved back its online registration deadline. In Dane County, Clerk Scott McDonnell’s March 25 call for people to mark themselves as indefinitely confined and skip uploading photo ID led to discussions of a possible investigation by the state elections commission.
already strained health care system and economy. On March 27, Trump signed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which will send money to individuals and businesses with the unanimous support of the U.S. Senate. The governor and local agencies put out calls for personal protective equipment such as N95 respirators and ventilators, and the state eased regulations on health care licensing. The state also enlisted the help of companies in Dane County and elsewhere to attempt to double its laboratory testing capacity of about 2,000 per day. The state also changed eligibility requirements for home energy assistance. moved back its tax filing deadline to July to match the new federal date and suspended all evictions and foreclosures (which the county had done days earlier through law enforcement policy). County chapters of Boys and Girls Club and United Way partnered with other community organizations to raise $1.3 million to cover essential needs of people.
Unified Newspaper Group created an online signup for community helpers at ConnectStoughton.com, and within four days of announcing it on social media, 15 people had signed up to help vulnerable populations do basic tasks such as shopping. Some carryout businesses operated at capacity while hotels emptied almost entirely. Salons, fitness studios and most other businesses that bring in customers were forced to close. Manufacturers, limited but still considered essential, continued to operate, with some calling themselves and their employees lucky they could. The one place people continued to frequently interact face to face was at grocery stores, which were exempt from the governor’s orders limiting mass gatherings to 10 people because they carry essential supplies.
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A message to my peeps To my beloved Stoughton Community! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. I know that I can make it through this whole crisis, but my real fear is worrying about what is to come for everyone else. I do not want anyone I love to have to go through this. Please, everyone -follow the precautions. Keep yourself apart from others, and be diligent in keeping your hands and surfaces clean. I love you all and hope we are all united again, with big hugs to go around for everyone. That’s the hardest part, right? I miss all the hugs and love! But, please feel my love from afar, and we will all be back together soon! I also want to thank everyone for all the support, encouragement and kindness while I am recovering from this crazy virus. I have been brought to tears many times by the sweet gestures of all my Wisconsin kids, friends and family. Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for each and every one of you!! STAY HEALTHY, and keep helping others within the scope of distancing. We are all in this together, while staying apart! All my love, Bev
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12” Overhangs 4” Concrete
NE and Western IA 402-426-5022 www.GingerichStructures.com
Wisconsin 608-632-1389
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All over Stoughton, people created neighborhood scavenger hunts and posted signs along U.S. Hwy. 51 thanking our doctors and nurses. Groups organized readyto-go lunches and fundraisers for local nonprofits and stuffed Little Free Libraries with food and supplies. The Stoughton Public Library posts virtual story time and book recommendations.
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