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Pausing from signing autographs at Kunes Country Buick-GMC on March 27, Giannis Antetokounmpo hugged and took a photo with Lily Stauffer, 11, of Wauwatosa, who was brought to tears after he showed his appreciation for the art projects she brought for him to see. A video of the hug had more than 111,000 views as of April 1.

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Hundreds of people waited in line for several hours to meet Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at a Stoughton auto dealership on Wednesday, March 27. With work at the Bucks training facility running longer than expected, Antetokounmpo arrived late to Kunes

Page 16 Country Buick-GMC and sat down for autographs at 5:38 p.m. to a line of an estimated 3,000 people, Kunes finance manager Jeremy Martin said. The Bucks have the NBA’s best

record with the playoffs starting in two weeks, and Antetokounmpo, the “Greek Freak,” as he is known, is one of the fastest-rising stars and among the favorites to win the MVP award. Many attendees brought jerseys, basketballs and photos for signing, while flyers were also available for use. To keep the crowd moving quickly, no personal messages were allowed. Though doors were closed at 7:18, those inside the building were still able to get signatures. The last ones to get signatures had been waiting since 1 p.m, said Martin. A Channel3000.com report said the line started forming at 6 a.m.

326 votes to 184 for a town supervisor position. Patterson, 43, has been on the school board since May 2018, when she was appointed over two other SCOTT DE LARUELLE candidates by board members to succeed Donna TarUnified Newspaper Group pinian. Freye, 49, is the All three incumbents won longest-tenured member of re-election to the Stoughton the board, having been first Area school board Monday elected in 2013, and is the vice president board night, as four Rangel-Fitzgibbon, 48, a candidates Dunkirk resident, has been vied for three on the board since 2015 open seats, and is the clerk. Rundblade, each with 39, moved to the Stoughthree-year ton area last year. He was a terms. 2018 Democratic candidate Jill Patwho sought election to Wist e r s o n , J o e Patterson consin’s 5th Congressional Freye, and District before dropping out Yolibeth of the race, as he was leavRangel-Fitzing the district. gibbon moved on Town of Rutland after a chalIn Rutland, Grueneberg lenge from and Krueger had opposed newcomer one another in town meetShawn Rund- Freye ings over issues of noise b l a d e . Pa t and dealing with the Madterson was ison International Speedthe leading way. vote-getter For constable, three men with 3,257, were running for two posifollowed tions. Incumbents Nels by Freye Wethal, with 314 votes, and (2,947), Rangel-Fitzgib- Rangel-Fitzgibbon Shawn Hillested, with 251, beat out challenger Steven bon (2,428) and Rundblade (1,514). Williams, who earned 211 There were also 76 write-in votes. Peter Loughrin, who was votes. In Rutland, incumbent running unopposed, will be David Grueneberg defeated the town’s next chair, succhallenger David Krueger ceeding Mark Porter.

Public input plan getting another look from Plan Commission

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The city is considering a policy to govern how it solicits public input, and some recent citizen feedback gave alders a few points to ponder. The Common Council voted unanimously at its March 26 meeting to send the policy back to the Plan Commission after several alders and one commenter from the public expressed reservations with the draft.

The commission is scheduled to discuss revising the plan Monday, April 8. Ald. Denise Duranczyk (Dist. 1) said it’s important people feel their voices are being heard. “There’s a difference between listening and then really hearing,” Duranczyk said. “Hearing to me means that you’re actually acting on something.” RDA chair Roger Springman spoke during the meeting’s initial public comment

period to advocate changes to the plan. Though it was written for a specific project – amending the comprehensive plan for the residential phase of westside development Kettle Park West – Springman said it would likely become the standard for how the city solicits information from the public for most of its big projects. No one on the council confirmed or denied this assertion, and the public participation plan that was up

for approval only deals with the process for updating the city’s comprehensive plan. Springman asked for changes that would ensure “early and timely public involvement” and “adequate time for revisions and updates.” Existing standard procedures provide for citizen input at public hearings at the Plan Commission level for development projects and at

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The house on the corner of East Main and Fourth Streets is demolished by a backhoe on Monday, April 1. Owners of the property, Dennis and Amy Kittleson, fought to have the building demolished after it sat vacant for years, but a moratorium put in place by the Common Council in March 2017 to prevent the demolition of the Highway Trailer building a few blocks away prevented it from being torn down.

Downtown building demolished April 1 Kittlesons get wish after two years, many debates AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

A Main Street building that had sat abandoned for at least seven years was demolished Monday, April 1. Owners Amy and Dennis Kittleson had proposed demolishing the building at 315 E. Main St. and turning it into a public gathering space in 2017, but their efforts were repeatedly rejected. Now that the house has been removed, the Kittlesons have said they plan on planting grass and keeping the lot vacant. The 2017 request sparked debate in at least a dozen meetings that followed, both at the

commission and Common Council level, over which body had the authority to authorize demolition, whether it could be turned into a park and whether it should be demolished at all. The saga spanned two mayors and a significant change in the makeup of the Plan Commission. The run-down building was estimated to cost $300,000 to restore, Dennis Kittleson said at a Plan Commission meeting in 2017, which he said wasn’t feasible considering the status of the building. Members of the commission at the time worried that allowing the demolition of the building, which sits across from the library, could take away from Stoughton’s character. The Kittlesons obtained a permit allowing the demolition with the condition that they needed to return with a site plan for

what would replace the building. Demolishing the house was complicated by the fact that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is within the Main Street Commercial Historic District, which spans Main Street from Forrest to Fifth streets. The historic district does not recognize individual properties, but rather the overall historic nature of the two-block section downtown. Because of that distinction, the home was not protected by law in the same way a local landmark would be protected. The eight local landmarks in Stoughton include the 1892 high school, the Stoughton Universalist Church and several houses. In January 2017, the commission voted to involve the city attorney for a review in February, but the council began intervening

before that could happen. In separate votes in January and Februrary, the council voted to have the Landmarks Commission develop an ordinance that would grant the council power to decide whether a building that’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places could be demolished, after review by the Landmarks Commission. That power had been held by the Plan Commission, and city attorney Matt Dregne cautioned that such a change would be complicated and expensive. The council never did enact a change in the ordinance. The discussion soon shifted to a March 2017 moratorium on any demolitions either in the historic district or the national register, something that was inflamed by the debate over the Highway Trailer building on the city’s riverfront.

When the Kittlesons returned to the commission in June 2017, the demolition was rejected because of an “incomplete” landscaping plan that lacked “economic viability.” Three other site plans were also rejected at subsequent meetings. The plans detailed a walkway, fences and grass. On July 24, 2018, the council approved Dist. 1 Ald. Sid Boersma’s motion to lift the demolition moratorium for the Kittleson building, and the commission approved the fourth site plan in August 2018. Mayor Tim Swadley voted in favor of the demolition, and it passed the commission on a 4-11 vote, with commissioners Todd Barman voting no and Phil Caravello abstaining. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.

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kindness,” Fimreite wrote in an email to the Hub. The Kindness Revolution is a national non-profit initiative that seeks to raise awareness of values such as kindness and leadership. The March 15 assembly featured music and presentations from students and area residents about how they give back to the community. The kickoff concluded with a visit from the Kindness Revolution mascot, Izzy, and the Sandhill mascot, Stella. Fimreite said during their morning meetings, students are talking about how they can promote kindness. One of those ways,

he said, is a new “service learning opportunity” where students create and design wooden cranes to be placed throughout Stoughton “as a sign of the school’s dedication to spreading kindness.” The “Kindness in Our Community” project invites families to tour Stoughton in search of over 20 cranes beginning Saturday, March 23. The cranes will be on display until April 22. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet. com.

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First KPW homes get a look Wellness grant makes ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

What could be the first section of homes to break ground at Kettle Park West is getting a review before the Plan Commission April 8. The project’s developer, Forward Development Group, is bringing plans that include 18 single-family homes to the commission for discussion and feedback, but not a vote. Depending on how many “bells and whistles” they come with, FDG development manager Dennis Steinkraus has estimated the homes would range from $270,000 to $350,000 and could have occupants as soon as next spring. They would be north of the senior living facility that is under construction along a new street called Aspen Trail that would branch off an extension of Oak Opening Drive. FDG is presenting the plans as a final plat, which would enable development if the Common Council eventually votes in favor of it. It is not on the commission’s agenda as a potential vote, however. It will require rezoning the section for single-family housing, which is consistent with the city’s

future land use plan. In a memo accompanying the plat, FDG said the new plans reflect a consensus between the developers and the city that has been reached over the 36 months since the preliminary plat was approved in 2016. Multi-family apartments have become single-family housing “to encourage more families with school-age children to locate in the community,” and parkland has been changed based on recommendations by the Park and Recreation committee that would allow for future expansion of the park westerly into the proposed third phase of development. The other portions of the residential phase of KPW, which lie farther south toward Hwy. 138, would require a change to the city’s comprehensive plan, which calls for multi-family housing and parkland where the city now has requested single-family housing. The Roby Road-U.S. Hwy. 51 intersection, which the city and FDG agree is “critical” for traffic flow and emergency access for the development, according to the memo, is scheduled to be rebuilt in 2021. City staff has been preparing a draft agreement among the Department of Transportation, the Town of Rutland and the City of Stoughton to coordinate the work,

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according to the memo. The other major connector, that of Oak Opening Drive to Hwy. 138 on the south end of the development, has been a source of contention among the three. FDG does not view that intersection as “critical to maintain efficient traffic circulation,” and it wrote that its intention is to cooperate with the city “at such time as the city determines to pursue the street extension.” The city has long planned for Oak Opening Drive to cross 138 into a planned development on the south side of the highway but it’s unclear who would pay for that extension. Mayor Tim Swadley has said a natural time to discuss extending Oak Opening Drive is as the development grows southward, possibly years down the line. FDG is taking steps to gain approval for the next phases of development, estimating the city’s comprehensive plan could be amended this summer. Dennis Steinkraus, FDG development manager, has said he’d like to see construction on the homes begin as soon as this August. Steinkraus estimated the full buildout would take 3-5 years after that.

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Bees could be coming to the city. Three years after the idea of residential beekeeping was first proposed here, the Stoughton Plan Commission plans to review a proposed ordinance allowing the practice next week. A public hearing is set for Monday, April 8. The ordinance change outlines a series of requirements, including distance from neighbors, barriers and maintenance. A letter to the commission from the planning department states two beekeepers have been contacted “to make sure the language is appropriate.” Among the requirements is that all hives must be located at least three feet away from any property line and at least 25 feet away from any dwelling, except that of the beekeeper. In any instance when a colony is within 25 feet of and faces

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Local bee enthusiast John Thompson takes care of the hives at Fort Littlegreen Gardens Monday. Thompson presented to the Public Safety committee in 2017 a draft ordinance that was picked up and eventually evolved into an ordinance currently under review by the city. The change to the zoning could would allow beekeeping within city limits. a property line, a flyaway barrier is required and must be at least six feet in height, consist of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination of such. Some of the other requirements aim to protect the health of the bees, such as providing water, shelter and keeping the hives in “sound and usable condition.” The ordinance also

outlines protections for people in the surrounding area. “Whenever a colony exhibits unusually aggressive characteristics, such as stinging or attempting to sting without due provocation, or exhibits an unusual disposition toward swarming, the beekeeper shall promptly manage the colony to prevent swarming, such as re-queen the colony with

another queen or by other effective means,” the ordinance draft says. It also states queens must be selected from European stock, bred for gentleness and non-swarming characteristics. The ordinance also restricts the size of colonies and how many can be kept on a property depending on its size, in acres. The city began discussing the possibility of beekeeping in 2016, after local bee enthusiast John Thompson began encouraging such a change to the zoning ordinances. The Public Safety committee discussed the ordinance that year, and last March, the subject was discussed at the Common Council. It came up again this February when the keeping of animals ordinance, which also would cover the bees, was updated to allow more chickens. It had been delayed as the ordinance awaited a review by city attorney Matt Dregne. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

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is nominal and not much of a months after the city gave the OK to Chicken fees could be eliminated charge factor, but it did not propose increasing allowing more chickens within the city. the fee. “The yearly fee is $15, which does not come close to the cost related to staff time for administration and inspections,” it said. The amendment request comes two

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As the Stoughton Wellness Coalition continues its work to help keep area youth away from drugs and alcohol, project coordinator Teressa Pellett sees progress being made. Pellett updated school board members Monday night on the coalition’s work in the first year of a five-year $625,000 federal Drug-Free Communities implementation grant focusing on underage drinking, prescription and other drug misuse in the 12-17 age group. She said this year, most of the work has been providing training to community members, using information from the annual Dane County Youth Survey, which polls young people about things like tobacco, alcohol and drug use. “We are one of the top states in the county for our drinking and alcohol culture,” she said. While most of the group’s initial efforts through the grant have focused on outreach, they’ve also been active in working with the Stoughton Police Department on preventing retailers from selling alcohol to minors. Pellett said the group finished its third round of business checks last week, with great improvement in results compared to two previous rounds that started in October. “The first one, 21 retailers were checked and seven sold to minors, and the second one checked 24 retailers and 11 sold to minors,” she said. “This time, 24 were checked and only three sold to minors.” Pellett said of the three businesses that illegally sold alcohol to minors last week, two had electronic ID scanners but didn’t use them. “ We s t i l l h ave s o m e work to do in educating our retailers about best practices,” she said. “There’s a lot of follow up happening with folks, but with our improvement this week, I’m really excited. Our goal is 100 percent, but we’re a lot closer than we were in October.” Pellett said Stoughton police will send letters to the offending businesses that includes information

on the law, best practices and how to train staff, as well as a notice that another check will be coming within the month. The coalition also gave away locks for “beer refrigerators” families might have in their garages, and held over 120 educational events throughout the community. “We’re planning on continuing this work and being as protective as we can,” she said. Vaping is something that has also caught the coalition’s attention in the past year with its rapid rise in popularity among young people. “We’re pretty shocked by how quickly this took off,” she said. “People don’t really know the dangers – kids really believe its safe.” Board members asked a few questions but mostly listened to the half-hour presentation. “We appreciate the work you do,” said board president Frank Sullivan. The Stoughton Wellness Coalition received a fiveyear, $125,00-per-year Drug Free Communities implementation grant in October 2017 from the Department of Health and Human Services, with Stoughton Hospital acting as the fiscal agent. The funds are dedicated to primary prevention of youth substance misuse, and the focus areas are underage drinking, prescription drugs and now vaping, often called Juuling, after a popular brand name. S W C b eg a n w o r k i n 2015 after receiving a twoyear planning grant from the same agency, which allowed the coalition to reorganize, conduct a community assessment, get additional training and apply for the implementation grant, said Pellett. Stoughton is the only community in Dane County to be funded. For information on the coalition, contact Pellett at 877-5729 or tpellett@ swc@gmail.com or visit stoughton wellness.org. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott. delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Recognizing Thorsen’s contributions Thank you for publishing the article about officer Paul Kraby and the American Legion Post 59 donation to the Paul Kraby Memorial Fund. The article did not mention the important contribution that Duane W. Thorsen made to the memory of officer Kraby in 1998, when Duane published “The Chalk Ring.” Duane was a 9-year-old Stoughton boy when Kraby was murdered while on duty. Duane did meticulous research into events leading up to Kraby’s murder in 1934, and also into the 1935 murder trial (held in Stoughton). Duane changed the names of all people and places involved in these events in “The Chalk Ring,” although Stoughton residents could discern actual names of the major characters.

Duane and Stoughton Police Department chief Steve Grady (retired) corresponded, in 2002, about the events surrounding the murder of Kraby. In 2015, chief Grady joined Lt. Jenks and Sgt. Hartwig to arrange an honor guard memorial ceremony at officer Kraby’s grave in Riverside Cemetery. That memorial service is now an annual event. It takes place at officer Kraby’s grave on the Saturday closest to the date of his murder. Stoughton police officers and relatives of officer Kraby participate in the service. In 2016 Duane Thorsen attended the service and was honored for his contribution to the memory of Paul Kraby. Never forget. Christine Milligan-Ciha City of Stoughton

Finding similarities in Iago and Trump In Act 3, Scene 3 of Othello, the brief scene Iago sets the ground that causes Othello’s jealous rage against his wife, Desdemona, that at the end of the play results in her murder by his hand. Iago’s villainy seems groundless. Yet at every turn by reinterpreting perfectly sensible and innocent actions as sinister, he eventually destroys his target. After having killed his wife, Othello collapses and dies. Iago is untrammeled reason who regards evidence as his plaything. It is fake news. Eventually the facts catch up to him.

Trump’s inauguration crowd was smaller than Obama’s. There is no national emergency for lack of a wall. Climate change is real, caused by human action and supported overwhelmingly by science. The children of the world, our kids, demonstrate. It’s their world, their future. The evidence is catching up to our President Iago, who has told over 9,000 lies so far, and counting. Iago is jailed. Othello dies. Iago has killed him. Trump will lose the presidency in 2020. Steven Fortney City of Stoughton

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othing celebrates the joy of living in a neighborly community more than seeing fireworks on the Fourth of July in your local park or from your own yard. In 2018, there were no fireworks in Stoughton on the Fourth of July. People on Facebook had a hard time not noticing, since it got a lot of attention on that platform. It became pretty clear that the Stoughton community valued their local fireworks and the traditions that families have built Trotter around them. Many of us enjoyed listening to Second Swing Around play at Veterans’ Park before the fireworks show. People with homes that had a good view would host cookouts. Others made a tradition of going to the fair and seeing the city’s fireworks on the Fourth. Now, a cooperative effort involving the city, the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and some local businesses has returned the beloved fireworks display this summer. As I know it, the history of the fireworks is this: The Stoughton Fair puts on fireworks every year on the last day of the fair, a tradition they are proud to continue. Although

they hold the fair over the Fourth of July weekend, the end of the fair rarely coincides with the actual Fourth of July. For many years, the city funded the Fourth of July fireworks. However, when funding got tight for the 2012 budget, alders cut it from the city’s budget. In response, Joe Conant of Conant Automotive and other business owners and individual donors rallied and funded the fireworks for a few years. In 2016, the fair fireworks did land on the actual Fourth of July. And in 2017, the fair put on two separate fireworks shows. So, it wasn’t generally known that the city wasn’t funding the fireworks anymore, because the fireworks continued. Until last year, when the fair’s show wasn’t until July 8. Soon after the Fourth of July holiday in 2018, the chamber was approached by a citizen about the business community helping make fireworks possible locally. The chamber has a specific mission and has been asking itself a lot of questions about how festivals and events fit into that mission. We have been grading our current community events with an eye to the value we are providing our member businesses through those activities. So when the idea was raised to financially contribute to the fireworks display, those same

questions had to be asked. How will this serve our members? After discussion by the board, it was decided that the fireworks sponsorship gives us an opportunity to help promote chamber member businesses. We saw it as a benefit of membership that we can offer these opportunities, and the exposure we can help generate with it. We offered five exclusive spots to the membership, and within an hour of the email going out, we had the chamber commitment covered! Thank you to Stoughton Hospital, Stoughton Trailers, McFarland State Bank, Culver’s of Stoughton, and Kettle Park Senior Living for answering the call. Because of the investment by companies and the city matching funds, the Stoughton community will be able to return to those favorite local traditions. Or we can start new ones. The fireworks are entirely put on by the city, under the supervision of the Stoughton Fire Department. The five chamber member businesses are financially supporting it. Because of this cooperation and support, we can all celebrate that neighborly pride we have in our community on the day we celebrate our nation. Laura Trotter is the executive director of the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce.

Correction

In a March Kids special section, an article about library summer reading programs incorrectly stated how Verona Public Library program participants receive prize books during the summer. Throughout the summer, participants of the program are able to earn prize books. And rather than relying solely on book donations the summer of 2018, the library was able to buy newer prize books after receiving funds from The Friends of the Verona Public Library. The Hub regrets the error.

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Cooksville Church opens for tours AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

Cooksville Lutheran C h u r c h ’s 1 2 7 - y e a r- o l d doors will open to the public for behind-the-scenes tours starting the first Saturday in April. Located at 11927 W. Church St., Evansville, a mile south of the DaneRock county border, the church will welcome guests to gaze at the stained glass windows, look at the historical records dating back to the 1800s, or just simply sit in the sanctuary. The open houses will be open from noon to 3 p.m. the first Saturday of the month through September. Visitors and staff will be on hand, but the tours are self-guided. There will be an opportunity for participants to get assistance with family research of the church’s records and pick up free historical literature.

If You Go What: Cooksville Lutheran Church open house When: Noon to 3 p.m., first Saturday of every month through September Where: Cooksville Lutheran Church, 11927 W. Church St., Evansville Info: 882-4408 “In a world that is so busy, for all the people who are so inundated with demanding schedules and the emotional and mental obligations of everyday work and family and life, this is an open invitation to come as you are, when you can, and stay as long as care to whether that is 15 minutes or an hour or more,” pastor Karla Brekke said in a news release. For information, call the church at 882-4408. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

Egg hunt finds new home Kiwanis Easter celebration April 13 AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

Families with kids under 8 are invited to celebrate spring with Stoughton Kiwanis during the annual Easter egg hunt. The hunt kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13, and it’s at a new location this year – Norse Park, after being held at Mandt Park in previous years. E v e n t o rg a n i z e r a n d Kiwanis member Lauren Woodring told the Hub in an email that the location was changed based on requests from families in the area. “We received quite a bit of feedback that the hunt went too fast at Mandt Park,” Woodring wrote. “We wanted the location to have a more ‘park-like’ setting, which will give us a chance to change up how the eggs are spread out and ‘hidden’ and provide us a better opportunity to make it more fun and challenging.” Norse Park also has a heated shelter, which will help provide a separate space for toddlers. There will be three “hunting sections” this year, categorized by age: 0-2, 3-4, and 5-8. There will also be a candy-free option, as well as peanut-free candy, which Woodring said was requested by several parents last year. The Easter Bunny will

File photo by Amber Levenhagen

Aastha Shah collects candy from her eggs during last year’s event.

If You Go What: Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Where: Norse Park Shelter, 630 Kriedeman Drive When: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 Info: stoughtonwi.com

be on hand for pictures (it’s recommended that attendees bring their own cameras) and kids can create a piece of art to take home at an Easter coloring station. A rain date has been set for April 20, at the same location, and check facebook.com/stoughtonkiwanis for event status if the weather takes an unfortunate turn.

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Chamber hosts Community Expo AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Community Expo next week. Expo visitors will able to connect with local businesses to learn about what services they offer, and some will have giveaways and raffle prizes. The expo will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Mandt Community Center, 400 Mandt Parkway. More than 60 local booths are expected, with food vendors including Dunkin’, Fired Up Nutrition, Pizza Pit, Pepsi and Viking Brew Pub. Chamber director Laura Trotter said in an email that more may be added before the event. While many of the vendors are returning, some new booths will be featured. Kettle Park Senior L iv i n g a n d M o s q u i t o Squad are both confirmed attendees. Also new this year will File photo by Amber Levenhagen be health screenings from Stoughton Hospital. They From left, Dorie Janssen and Cindy Thompson, with Stoughton Area Resource Team, handed out information will offer free blood pres- packets during the 2017 expo. sure, cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis and

Spring Fling set April 6 AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

Vendors and crafters from around the area will set up shop at the Chorus Public House this weekend. Dubbed the “Spring Fling” by one of the three event organizers, Katie Ford, the craft and vendor fair will be held from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6. “We don’t have many vendor/crafter events in Stoughton, at least not in the spring, and we wanted to bring something right downtown,” Ford said. “The Chorus Public House is such a pretty venue that I wanted to do something in there.” There will be 15 different direct sales companies offering items such as children’s books, jewelry, cleaning products, nutrition supplements and cosmetic products. Other vendors will offer handmade crafts, including dog treats, handmade soaps, crochet and knit items and baby/nursery signs and items. Second Chance Animal Advocates (SCAA) will be on site selling food and drinks, and all proceeds will directly benefit that nonprofit. For more info

If You Go What: Spring Fling craft and vendor fair When: 9:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Where: Chorus Public House, 154 W. Main St. Info: Search for “Spring Fling Shopping & More” on Facebook about SCAA, visit secondchanceanimaladvocates. org. There will be a drawing for a mini photo session with Dawn Ann Photography. Other activities include face painting, henna tattoos and glitter tattoos. Ford said she hopes that, if all goes well, this could become an annual event. “Stoughton is kind of in the Madison area, but we’re so separate, we have everything we could ever need here, so I wanted to get more events here in Stoughton,” she said. “We have such a good downtown, we might as well use it.” For more information about the event, search for “Spring Fling Shopping & More” on Facebook.

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If You Go What: Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Community Expo Where: Mandt Community Center, 400 Mandt Parkway When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 Info: stoughtonwi.com

balance screenings. For each screening completed, participants will receive a ticket to enter for Stoughton Hospital’s drawing. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. The golf putt challenge will also return this year: the challenge allows a free entry to the chamber’s golf outing raffle, which will be held July 30. For more information about the expo, visit stoughtonwi.com or call the chamber at 873-7912. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

Annual Quilt Faire is April 6 AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

The Skaalen Auxiliary Quilt Faire will return this weekend. The annual event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Cty. Hwy. B. All proceeds from the event will be applied to the Auxiliary projects for 2019. More than 100 quilts are expected to be on display. Exhibitors will have quilts of all sizes, from newly made to antique and collectible. Some patterns include patriotic quilts and Lutheran World Relief quilts. Auxiliary members will have “light” lunch items, home-baked goods, coffee and bottled water available for purchase. There will also be a quilt raffle and a basket

If You Go What: Skaalen Auxiliary annual quilt faire Where: Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Hwy. B When: 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 6 Info: Dawn Zaemisch, 873-5651 ext. 7240

raffle – tickets are $1 each or six for $5, and the drawing will be held at 3 p.m. For more information, call Dawn Zaemisch at 873-5651 ext. 7240. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.

First Lutheran Church ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE Fellowship Hall Sat., April 6, 2019 8 am-12 Noon

Enjoy free coffee and tasty treats for sale while you shop. Thank you for supporting our youth! First Lutheran Church 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, WI (608) 873-7761

Proceeds from the sale go toward confirmation camp. Please use the carport entrance.

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Community calendar

Money safety class

Order forms are available at the Stoughton Hospital Gift Shop and lobVisit Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge by. St., for a class about money safety for senior citizens starting at 4 p.m. Thurs- Mandt Lodge program day, April 4. Visit the Sons of Norway Mandt Kim Lewis, with Old National Bank, Lodge, 317 S. Page St., for “An Evewill discuss how to detect, prevent ning with Ragna” historical program and report the financial exploitation of starting at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11. senior citizens. Laurie Barrett, a Lodge member Registration is requested. Vis- and storyteller, will present as Ragit stoughtonhospital.com and click na, a Norwegian woman who lived “Classes and Events.” in Sognefjord, Norway, around 1050 For information, call Sonja at 873- c.e. She tells tales of home, Christian2356. ity arriving to Sognefjord, a runaway bride and stories from lands explored. Fish boil Barrett holds a storytellers certifiThe Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, cate from the International Storytellers 317 S. Page St., will offer a fish boil Association. dinner at 5 p.m. Friday, April 5. There will be a potluck dinner startThe menu will include Icelandic ing at 5:30 p.m. cod, coleslaw, carrots, onions and cherFor information, contact Darlene ry dessert. Tickets are $15 or $7 for Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail. children ages 5-12. Tickets are avail- com or 873-7209. able at the door. Donations will be accepted for the Skaalen art gallery City of Stoughton Food Pantry. Some staff and residents of Skaalen For information, call 873-7209. Nursing and Rehab Center, 400 N. Morris St., will have art displayed Pansy sale during an art gallery opening Monday, Orders are open until April 11 for the April 8. Partners of Stoughton Hospital annual A reception where attendees can pansy sale. meet the artists will be held from 1:30The group is offering 10-inch pots of 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 8. The art pansies for $9, sold only as pre-order will be on display until Friday, April and prepay. 12. The hours are: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Pansies can be picked up from 1-4 Monday and Thursday, 8 a.m. until p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at the east noon Tuesday and Wednesday, and 8 entrance near the Stoughton Hospital a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday. Foundation office. Baha’i Faith

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

Bible Baptist Church

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 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Worship, 9:10 a.m. Family Express and Sunday School

Christ the King Community Church 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

Christian Assembly Church

1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton • 873-9106 Saturday: 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary

Cooksville Lutheran Church

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

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Covenant Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@gmail.com • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship

Ezra Church

515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

First Lutheran Church

310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship

Fulton Church

9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Coffee Fellowship: 9:10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.

LakeView Church

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

For information, call 873-5651.

Salad luncheon The West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, will host a salad luncheon at noon Saturday, April 13. The luncheon will feature salads, pies and beverages. Tickets are $10 and include a cookbook with recipes of the featured salads and pies. There will also be a drawing with door prizes. Tickets can be purchased at the Nordic Nook and All In The Family Hair Care and at the West Koshkonong church office. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Stoughton schools lunch program and the WKLC Church Pew Cushions Project. For information, call 873-9456.

Support group guest speaker The Crohn’s, Colitis and IBD support group will have a guest speaker at its next meeting, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. An instructor from Stoughton Yoga will attend to teach chair yoga, specifically designed to support those with IBD. Participants will learn how to use breathing linked with gentle movement to relax the body and mind. Specific yoga postures to soothe and aid digestion will be explored. The support group is designed for families and individuals over 18. For information, call 873-7928. 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

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

St. Ann Catholic Church

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

United Methodist of Stoughton 525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton stoughtonmethodist.org Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10 a.m. - Full Worship

United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton

1501 E. Main St., Stoughton • 608-205-6444 Pastor Rich Thomas • rthomas@cgcmadison.org Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship

Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study

Envy is a Bitter Root For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. – Psalm 139:13-14 Perhaps nothing tears at the social fabric like envy. Comparing ourselves to others will invariably make us feel either arrogant and superior or bitter and inferior. When we compare favorably to others we’re likely to feel superior and therefore risk being arrogant, while comparing unfavorably to others is likely to make us bitter and feel dejected. Life is not a contest, and while it is only normal to want to know how we did on the test relative to other students, or how much we earn relative to our colleagues, invariably we are not going to be at the top of every list, or perhaps even at the top of any list. Most of us are going to be bunched up around the middle, and that’s okay. Envy is not only a root of bitterness at work and in school, but often also within families. Sibling rivalry is natural, and competition can be a good thing, but many families have lasting scars from sibling rivalry that was taken too far, and envious feelings often outlast childhood. So put a check on your envy by avoiding unhealthy comparisons. You’re fine just the way you are. – Christopher Simon

‌Thursday, April 4‌

• 1-3 p.m., Stepping on: 7 week fall prevention class starts ($35, registration required), senior center, 8738585‌ • 4 p.m., Money safety class for senior citizens (registration required), Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-2356‌ • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Doctor Who escape room for adults (registration is required), library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., SHS presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” ($15, $10 seniors and students), Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., ddbouzek@msn.com‌

‌Friday, April 5‌

• 1-3 p.m., First Friday movie: “The Mule,” senior center, 873-8585‌ • 5 p.m., Fish boil ($15, $7 for children ages 5-12), Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 8737209‌ • 7 p.m., SHS presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” ($15, $10 seniors and students), Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., ddbouzek@msn.com‌

‌Saturday, April 6‌

• 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spring Fling shopping vendor fair, Chorus Public House, 154 W. Main St., 843-3647‌ • 10 a.m., Stoughton Auxiliary Quilt Faire, Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, 873-9353 ‌ • 2-3 p.m., Doctor Who escape room for teens (registration required), library, 873-6281‌ • 7 p.m., SHS presents “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” ($15, $10 seniors and students), Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., ddbouzek@msn.com‌

‌Sunday, April 7‌

• 2:30 p.m., Luther College Cathedral Choir concert, Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave., marschka@ luther.edu‌ • 6:30 p.m., Our Faith Stories with Brenda Schultz and Dave Druckenbrod, Healy Hall, St. Ann Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., 873-7633‌

‌Monday, April 8‌

• 1:30-2:30 p.m., “Meet the Artist” reception for Skaalen art exhibit, Skaalen Community Room, 400 N. Morris St., 873-5651‌ • 2-3 p.m., Doctor Who escape room for teens (registration required), library, 873-6281‌ • 3-4 p.m., Music appreciation series, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., stoughtonoperahouse. com‌

‌Tuesday, April 9‌

• 8:15 a.m., Senior center volunteer breakfast (registration required), senior center, 873-8585‌ • 11 a.m. to noon, Commission on Aging meeting, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 2-4:30 p.m., Healthy living with diabetes series ($20 per person for six weeks), Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-2356‌

‌Wednesday, April 10‌

• 9:30 a.m., Family music time, library, 873-6281‌ • 3:30 p.m., Doctor Who art for teens, library, 8736281‌

‌Thursday, April 11‌

• 7 p.m., “An Evening with Ragna,” (potluck starts at 5:30 p.m.), Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209‌

Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356 Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585

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A haven for the handmade Dune Gift and Home supports ‘makers and curators’

JUSTIN LOEWEN

Dune Gift and Home

Hub correspondent

155 W. Main St. dunegiftandhome.com Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday where patrons can be “conscious will find either Cire’ or Mike of who you buy from, where your behind the front desk. As the driving force behind Dune Gift and money goes,” Cross said. Home, Cire’ takes most shifts, A natural progression with Mike working the desk in The shop also serves as a space relief when she stays home with for Cross to display her jewelry. their 1-year-old daughter Elsie. Since 2011, she has created jewelry for her brand Cire’ Alexan- Handmade and vintage dria, finding success with local As evidenced by its name, support. With this experience, Dune Gift and Home features Cross “thought (starting a shop) many small gift ideas such as was the next natural progression candles, bath salts, ceramics and in being a small business owner.” of course, jewelry. A degree in When looking to relocate her interior design informs Cross’s jewelry studio to Stoughton, larger home decor selections for Cross found a unique solution for the store, including macrame accommodating her two enter- wall hangings and handwoven prises. With her in-laws buying chairs. a property on Main Street, Cross By incorporating the efforts of recalled them telling her, “why small North American makers, don’t you rent the full first floor Cire’ Cross’s dream shop susand have your shop and your stu- tains the dreams of others whose dio?” work can be described as uniqueCross’ metalsmithing studio ly handmade, vintage or both. now conveniently shares the first According to the shop’s webfloor with her dream shop. The site, “When you search for an store also doesn’t have a phone, item that has had a past life, or with the Crosses instead focusing one that a local artisan created by on social media to connect with hand, you ensure that you’re givPhoto by Justin Loewen the shop’s “image-based” patrons, ing a gift that is unlike anything she said. that your friend or family mem- Cire’ Cross opened her gift and home decor shop Dune Gift and Home last November at 155 W. Main St. Customers visiting the shop ber already owns.”

Layoffs at Zalk Josephs ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

A century-old steel fabricator in the city’s north side business park may have to lay off some of its 75 employees this spring, as orders for work have slowed down. Zalk Josephs Fabricators operations manager Nathan Michael told the Hub the firm doesn’t know how many employees will have to be let go, and the company’s backlog should keep everyone employed until May 27. But with a lack of new orders, the company released a statement saying layoffs could be coming. The company said the layoffs would be temporary, though when workers would be hired back is unclear. “ We h a v e n ’ t g o t ten awarded the things we thought we would,” Michael said. “This isn’t, unfortunately, the first time

we’ve had to address this.” T h e fi r m , l o c a t e d a t 400 Industrial Circle, has worked on the Shedd Aquarium, Wrigley Field and the framework for the scoreboard at Camp Randall Stadium. It moved to Stoughton in 1976 when its employees built the structure it currently uses as a fabrication shop. Zalk Josephs, named after its two founders, last went through layoffs like this during the Great Recession, Michael said, though its work on a hospital in Chicago delayed the impact until 2010. In a statement announcing the layoffs, the company wrote that all wages and agreed-upon benefits will be paid within a week of the layoffs. “Zalk Josephs truly regrets that these actions are necessary,” the statement reads. “We deeply appreciate the loyalty of our employees and our foremost concern is securing new bookings.”

Michael said there has been a lot of “quote work,” where the firm has been asked to estimate costs for a new job, and from what he’s seen, 2019 should be a strong year. “There are a couple projects we’re chasing now that if we were to land one of those, there’s still a chance we wouldn’t need to lay anybody off,” Michael said. “We just want to do the right thing by our employees that the potential is out there.” This isn’t the end of the business, Michael said, stressing the “strong future ahead of us.” “This is kind of the nature of the business that we’re in,” Michael said. “We have just fantastic employees that understand that a little bit. The company has weathered the storm before.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.​

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It was her dream to open a small shop since she was 15. Working at Stoughton’s Catfish River Arts and Antiques, Cire’ Cross became fascinated with the store’s handmade and vintage objects, inspiring her to one day start a shop of her own. Last November, that dream was realized just several yards from where it began. Cire’ (pronounced sir-REE) started Dune Gift and Home with her husband Mike by renovating and renting a space from her in-laws at 155 W. Main St., celebrating a grand opening Nov. 16. Coincidentally, the location is opposite the building that formerly housed Catfish River Arts and Antiques, now the Chorus Public House. With the business, Cross hoped to “give something back to Stoughton in the form of a new shop that specializes in makers, like handmade things from the United States and Canada, mixed with a specific aesthetic of vintage.” Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday, the shop offers a comprehensive variety of hand-crafted gifts and home decor pieces. Dune Gift and Home also holds “pop ups” once a month for artists whose works are not carried by the store, allowing them to take over a part of the shop for a few days. It’s a market of unique goods,

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Sustainable Stoughton hosts healthy river talk ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

Three speakers addressed close to 30 people at Sustainable Stoughton’s Green Thursday talk last week. Representatives from the Dane County land conservation department, the Clean Lakes Alliance and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources spoke for about a half hour each about issues facing Stoughton’s most prominent body of water. Entitled “Our Yahara River: Its Health and Future,” the event focused on what organizer Roger Springman called the “anchor of Stoughton for so many years.” He pointed to the river’s increasing importance as an attraction for families who may want to live in the planned riverfront redevelopment, and as the site of a proposed whitewater park that could become a regional draw. Amy Piaget, a conservationist with the country’s land conservation department, told the crowd about the work the county does with local farmers to implement agricultural standards that prevent runoff from farms making its way into the Yahara watershed. She said that about 60 percent of the phosphorus that makes its way into the river comes from rural or agricultural sources, with the other 40 percent coming from urban settings. Phosphorous is a key component of the algal blooms that have plagued the Yahara lake chain in recent years, and is the focus of the county’s “suck the muck” campaign, which removes phosphorous-laden sediment from creek beds in the river system. Luke Wynn, a watershed specialist with Clean Lake Alliance, said that one pound of phosphorous can generate up to 500 pounds of algae. His organization has created an online service called lakeforecast.org, which collects volunteer-sourced data and puts it on a map to show which areas of the lakes are suitable for swimming and fishing.

Wynn advised the crowd to “treat your yard like a watershed,” and advocated a concept called “Rake for the Lake.” He said a major source of the phosphorus entering the lake system is from leaves, and piles of leaves should be kept on grass rather than on the street next to the curb. When leaves are stored on an impermeable surface like pavement and come into contact with water, it creates a “tea bag” effect whereby phosphorus leeches from the leaves and into the river via storm drains. Susan Graham, a water resources management specialist with the DNR, focused her talk on invasive species, which are generally spread by watercrafts moving from place to place. “The No. 1 cause is ballast water from ocean-going ships,” Graham said, pointing to the migration of species like zebra mussels, and adding that humans are responsiPhoto by Alexander Cramer ble for most invasives’ migraSustainable Stoughton co-founder Roger Springman addresses the crowd during the question-and-answer period following tion. One invasive species, the talks by the three expert presenters seated behind him. Japenese knotweed, is “notoriously difficult to kill,” Graham said. In one case, she said, the weed traveled two miles down a ravine toward the Mississippi River, choking out other plants along the way and causing localized flooding because of its thick roots. Graham told an anecdote about a one house on the Yahara chain that has been trying to kill a patch of the weed for more than a decade. Several audience members said they’ve seen the weed along the river in the city, including near the Fourth Street bridge. Graham urged the audience to keep the DNR informed of possible sightings of invasive species. “If you see something weird, take a picture,” Graham said. “Go to our website (dnr.wi.gov), search “invasives” and it will tell you exactly what you should do, whether it’s a plant, an animal or a fish.” Photo by Alexander Cramer Contact Alexander Cramer at Clean Lakes Alliance watershed specialist Luke Wynn addresses the crowd during the Sustainable Stoughton “Green Thursalexander.cramer@wcinet. day” talk March 28. He’s discussing the “tea bag effect” that leaches phosphorous from leaves into the river via storm drains.

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This map shows all of the lakes that boats have visited before traveling to Lake Mendota. Humans are the No. 1 vector of invasive species movement, DNR water quality expert Susan Graham told the Sustainable Stoughton crowd.

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Baseball

Errors haunt Stoughton Miscues cost Vikings in 7-0 loss to MG in season opener MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton baseball team committed five errors and lost its Badger South season opener to Monona Grove 7-0 on Tuesday, April 9 at Fireman’s Park in Cottage Grove. Senior Connor Kaslinowski pitched three shutout innings and struck out two. The host Silver Eagles broke the game open with a four-run fourth. Stoughton was limited to two hits, one each by Derek Karlen and Owen Chase. K a s l i n ow s k i c o l l e c t ed two of the Vikings’ six walks. Ryan Ellingson also s t r u c k o u t t wo o n t h e mound. Monona Grove’s Ethan Deon (1 for 2), Wyatt Gaber (1 for 2) and Rito Evans (1 for 3) all drove in a run at the bottom of the order for Monona Grove. Cleanup hitter Trenton Herber walked twice and drove in a run.

Owen Chase collects one of Stoughton’s two hits Tuesday, April 2, in a 7-0 loss against Monona Grove.

What’s next Stoughton travels to the Wisconsin Dells for a tournament at 2 p.m. on Friday. Coach Jeremy Dunnihoo could not be reached for comment.

Wisconsin Dells The Vikings will play two games at the Woodside Sports Complex in the Wisconsin Dells Tournament on Friday.

Stoughton will play Mauston at 5:45 p.m. on Friday in the tournament. Mauston is a member of the South Central Conference and they finished 5-11 overall, 4-6 in the South Central last season. The Vikings will then play a Badger South game at Monroe Tuesday, April 9. The Vikings will then host Monroe Thursday, April 11. Stoughton swept Monroe in two games last year. The Cheesemakers went 1-18 and finished last in the conference. Monroe is coming off a 14-1 loss to McFarland.

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Connor Kalinowski delivers a first inning pitch Tuesday, April 2, at Firemen Park in Cottage Grove. Kalinowski struck out two and didn’t allow a run in three innings. Stoughton lost the Badger South game 7-0 against Monona Grove.

Boys lacrosse

Vikings open lacrosse season April 8 at Middleton JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

Stoughton boys lacrosse had its first scrimmages of the year over the weekend against DeForest and Verona. The Vikings’ first day of practice was Monday, March 4. They open the season Monday, April 8, against Middleton at Otto Brietenbach Stadium. The JV game is slated for 5 p.m. with the varsity contest to follow at 7 p.m. Stoughton returns 16 letterwinners from last season. Seniors Carson Roisum (attack), Graham Scheel (middie), Zach Burke (long stick middie), Jack Sunby (goalie), Adam Falk (defense) and Brandon Hudziak (defense) are all back. Roisum had 14 goals and two assists last year. Scheel scored 15 goals and

assisted on six more. Falk had 36 ground balls and Burke racked up 16 ground balls. Sunby was a second-team all-conference goalie with a .486 save percentage. Juniors Sam Geitt, goalie Jack Trotter and defensive middie David Beach also return. Defenseman Zach Wahlin leads a solid returning sophomore class after collecting 11 ground balls last season. Fellow sophomores Nick Balthazor, Dustin Woelke, Noah Ihm, Lucas Gerber and defensive middle Jackson Talbert are also back. Stoughton moved up to Division 1 last Submitted photo year and finished 3-13 overall and 1-7 in conference. The Vikings lost 5-3 to the Returning letterwinners for the Stoughton boys lacrosse team (front, from left) are: Sam Janesville Craig/Parker co-op in the play- Geitt, Adam Falk, Jackson Talbert, Jack Trotter, Graham Scheel, David Beach, Zach Burke, Jack Sunby and Dustin Woelke; (not pictured) Carson Roisum, Nick Balthazor, Noah Ihm, offs. Zach Wahlin, Lucas Gerber and Brandon Hudziak.

Youth soccer

Stoughton youth soccer gets $600 grant following last year’s flooding MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton Area Yo u t h S o c c e r A s s o c i a tion has received a $600 Madison Sports Commission Youth Grant Award because of flooding last fall. The grant was announced March 7. The soccer association has been working

on restructuring registration and making plans for the spring season. Jess Tiede, marketing and public relations coordinator for the Stoughton Area Youth Soccer Association, said the grant money is needed to rent indoor space for practices so the organization doesn’t further damage fields. “We are very grateful

to have the grant money,” Tiede said. “The wet grounds certainly created unexpected expenses, but also this grant provides f l ex i b i l i t y f o r h ow t h e funds can be used, which we truly appreciate.” In addition to covering expenses incurred by the flooding, the grant money can be used to offer scholarships, she said.

“We plan to use 50 percent of the money to pay for our use of indoor gym space that prevented damage to the playing fields,” Tiede said. “The remaining 50 percent will be used to offer scholarships to players who are not able to pay the full registration fee.” S AY S A i s w o r k ing toward lowering

registration fees to make it more affordable to all families and looking for donors and sponsors that can help ensure no players are turned away due to financial reasons, she said. Tiede said SAYSA is looking to keep registration fees at about $250 for an eight-week fall season and an eight-week spring season with additional fees

for uniforms and competitive play. Tiede said SAYSA is always looking for community partnerships that will enhance the program. Tiede said they are looking for innovative ways to provide coaches with the appropriate training they need.

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Softball

Vikings unable to hold onto early lead in loss JEREMY JONES Sports editor

A strong start early ended with the Stoughton softball team shaking its collective head following a 23-9 loss Tuesday, April 2, at home against Monona Grove. Stoughton took control of the season-opener with seven runs in the first two innings but were never able to recover after a 10-run third by Monona Grove. The Badger South rival Silver Eagles drew five walks in the inning, reached on two errors and singled five times. But Emma Uschan and Peyton Blang did the biggest damage though as each had a grand slam in the inning. “We got in trouble falling behind in the count and walking some girls,” coach Toni Fischer said. “Then a couple of home runs really brought us down.” Stoughton reached base on three errors and a walk, while two more errors by Monona Grove helped the Vikings jump out to a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. Three straight singles by Maddy Brickson, Makayla Ramberg and Kailey Hammersly led to three more runs in the second inning and a 7-0 lead.

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Jessica Reuter legs out a triple in the bottom of the fifth inning Tuesday, April 2, at home against Monona Grove. Reuter later scored on a 2-run single by Grace Ott but Stoughton lost the game 23-9. “We’ve been working hard inside on our hitting and the girls came out swinging,” Fischer said. “That keeps me optimistic that the nine runs we scored today can turn into 15 or 20. “Offensively, we had a lot of good things going on today.

We stole multiple bases and bunted girls around.” With one make-up game already rescheduled this season against Fort Atkinson, the Vikings couldn’t afford to have another postponed following light showers early Tuesday.

“The grounds crew did a phenomenal job to make sure we were able to play this game today,” Fischer said. Stoughton starter Kailey Hammersly, stuck out three but only lasted three innings. “That was kind of a surprise,” Fisher said. “I thought

she would make it longer but when you go through 16 hitters – in a normal game that’s at least another three innings.” For the first game of the season, having not really been outside or that much time to pitch – Fischer chose to look on the bright side. Hammersly came out strong the first two innings, allowing two singles and a pair of walks against the first nine batters she faced. “At that point, she was looking really good,” Fischer said. “The third inning, she started throwing some balls and got tired. Kailey just hasn’t built up the stamina she needs in the circle yet.” Monona Grove extended its lead to 10-7 with two more in the fourth. Two walks and three singles led to four more runs before the Silver Eagles exploded for another seven runs in the home half of the sixth inning. Uschan highlighted the inning with a 3-run home run, her second shot of the night. Defensively, the Vikings are a work in progress after committing five errors in the loss. “When we were fielding the ball cleanly, we were making great plays,” Fischer said. “We just need to make sure we are keeping our heads down and

What’s next Stoughton travels to Milton at 5  p.m. Thursday. our gloves in the dirt. As soon as we clean up those errors, that’s going to help us win some games.” Stoughton was without one of its senior captain Lela Brashi, who hits second and starts in centerfielder. “That obviously put us at a disadvantage both offensively and defensively,” Fischer said. “She’ll be back Thursday for our game at Milton and for our game Friday back in Stoughton against McFarland.” Fischer got a chance to watch Milton play twice last week in Janesville and she likes her team’s chances this week, if they get ahead and play a full seven innings. “They came out slowly both offensively and defensively, like they are gauging who they are playing against,” she said. “Then in the third inning they power through, that’s what I saw them do last week.”

Rugby

Girls track and field

Stoughton/Oregon rugby team to open season April 8

Zaemisch wins pole vault at invite

The Stoughton/Oregon rugby team will open its season Monday, April 8 against Kenosha at 5:30 p.m. at the Oregon Middle School Field. The team is still recruiting boys and girls players. The other two home games are May 6 against Milwaukee and May 10 against Sheboygan. Anyone interested can contact coach Richard Bergemann at (608) 5018688 or visit OHSRUGBY. com. The team competes in the Badgerland COnference and they advanced to the state semifinals last year.

Junior Micah Zaemisch had the top finish for the Stoughton girls track and field team at both indoor meets last week, winning the pole vault at the UW-Platteville Invitational and finishing second at the Red Hawk Challenge.

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What’s next Stoughton hosts Kenosha at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Oregon Middle School

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UW-P invite in playing rugby can join the seventh-and eighthgrade middle school girls rugby or middle school boys rugby teams. These are tackle 7s rugby programs. Practice starts April 10 at the Oregon Middle School field and runs from 5-7 p.m. twice a week on Tuesday and Thursdays.

Zaemisch cleared 9 feet to win the pole vault for Stoughton Thursday, March 28, at the UW-Platteville Invitational. Sophomore Ellie Trieloff finished runner-up to home schooled junior Havilah Pfarr with a time of 1 minute, 4.61 seconds in the 400-meter dash. Freshman Victoria Ashworth added a sixth-place finish in the 400 in 1:07.72.

finish with a leap of 13-7 ½. Kissling finished fifth in the triple jump with a leap Stoughton travels to of 29-6. Two inches separated junior Riley Royston the Mount Horeb quad (29-2) and freshman Ava at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. Loftus (29-0), who finished eighth and ninth. Sophomore Rose Ann Marshall tied for seventh Senior Alex Ashworth add- place in the pole vault with ed a seventh-place finish in a clearance of 6 feet. 1:07.86 and fellow senior Emma Kissling was ninth Red Hawk Challenge in 1:09.43. Stoughton finished ninth Alaska Hass, Hannah out of 16 teams Tuesday at Lawrence, Ashworth and the Red Hawk Challenge in Treiloff finished third in the Ripon with 28 points. Big 4x800 relay in 11:08.98. Eight favorite Sun PraiSenior Audrey Killian rie won the meet with 92 finished third in the shot points. Fond du Lac was a put (31 feet, 1 inches). distant second with 62 and Freshman Ava Loftus Kaukauna was third with took third in the long jump 61.5. with a leap of 14-6 ½. FelZaemisch cleared 9-6 to low freshman Adrianna finish second, a foot behind Nelson added a sixth-place Kewaskum senior Abby

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Meidl, in the pole vault. Marshall made 7-0 for fourth place. Senior Margaret Ross finished third in the 3,200 with a time of 12:08.9. Ashworth took sixth in the 400 with a personal-best 1:05.96. Gina Owen and Abby Kittleson placed seventh and eighth in the 800. Senior Anna Wozniak was 10th in the 3,200 with a time of 13:13.85. Kissling and junior Amber Hodkiewicz were eighth and ninth in the high jump based on attempts as each cleared 4-8. Hodkiewicz placed eighth in the triple jump with a distance of 30-2. Senior Peighton Trieloff finished 10th in the long jump with a leap of 14-11. The Sun Prairie boys and girls swept the 4x200 and 4x400 relays.

Boys track and field

Wicks wins 800 at UW-Platteville Invitational, Vikings 10th at Ripon JEREMY JONES Sports editor

The Stoughton boys track and field team got in their final two indoor meets of the season last week, competing at the UW-Platteville Invitational and the Red Hawk Challenge.

UW-P invite Sophomore Alexander Wicks won the 800-meter run Thursday, March 28, at the

UW-Platteville but the triple jump is where the Vikings really showed their depth. Sophomore Carter Keo finished runner-up with a leap of 38 feet, 4 inches to help the Vikings place three in the top four. Juniors Adam Hobson (37-0) and Quinn Arnott (35-10) were third and fourth, respectively. Westby junior Gabe Engh won the event with a jump of 38-10. Wicks posted a meet-best time of 2 minutes 16.58

What’s next Stoughton travels to the Mount Horeb quad at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 4. seconds to take the 800 by more than a minute ahead of Oregon freshman Yordanos Zelinski. It was the Vikings’

lone victory at the meet. Wicks also added a fifthplace in the pole vault with a height of 10 feet, 6 inches. Stoughton had runner-up finishes by junior Quinn Arnott and senior Tom Sheehy. Arnott finished second to home school senior Chase Vegter with a leap of 19-7. Vegter won the event with a leap of 20-2 ½. Senior Tom Sheehy was runner-up in the high jump with a clearance of 5-8.

Freshman John Harman took third in the 55 hurdles (8.99). Keo finished third in the 55 dash with a time of 7.05. He added a fourth-place finish in the long jump (192). Senior Parker Flint finished fourth in the 1,600 with a time of 5:05.48 and sophomore Christian Smith was sixth in 5:10.6. Sophomore Brooks Empey placed fifth in the 400 dash in 56.59. He was joined by Ryan Lamers,

John Harman an Sheehy to finish third in the 4x400 in 3:56.99. Kai Sorensen, Henry Mehring, Nathan Shimon and Brandon Kreger were fourth in the 4x00 relay in 10:25.83. Freshman Gabe Rousseau and sophomore Curtis Jaskulke finished fifth and seventh in the shot put. Rousseau was fifth with a heave of 39-01 and Jaskulke took seventh in 38.07.

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Boys golf

Livingston to lead Vikings on the links MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Junior Jake Livingston is the lone returning starter for the Stoughton boys golf team, and he’s hoping to guide an inexperienced team into Badger South play this season. The Vikings finished seventh in the conference meet last year, and a trio of senior golfers who played last season didn’t go out for golf this spring. So there will be a lot of new faces on the course this year. Stoughton will lean on Livingston, who varied between No. 3 and No. 5 last year, to be the team’s

What’s next Stoughton travels to the Wisconsin Dells for an invitational at 8 a.m. on Friday. top golfer. He shot a 94 at the conference tournament last year. “Jake has improved every year he has played,” coach Stephen Stokes said. The other returner with some varsity playing experience is senior Carter Hellenbrand. Senior Thoma Apel is a three-year participant who could have an

expanded role as one of the Vikings’ top five this year. “We are going to be very young and inexperienced this year,” Stokes said. “We will be looking for some young players to step up to play at the varsity level, and there should be a lot of competition for the starting five this year.” Hellenbrand is expected to be the Vikings’ No. 2. The best way to judge the Vikings might be based on their season progress. “We will be better at the end of the year than at the start,” Stokes said. “We will work hard and try to improve every day throughout the season.”

Edgewood favored to take conference Madison Edgewood, the two-time defending WIAA Division 2 state champion, is the favorite to win the conference championship, Stoughton coach Stephen Stokes predicted. Senior James Gilmore and junior Karl Gilmore, who were both second-team all-conference last year, will lead the Crusaders. Karl Gilmore finished tied for 24th at state with a 166 last year. Edgewood returns a lot of good players and are comPhoto by Mark Nesbitt ing off a state championship,” he said. “Oregon and Returning letterwinners for the Stoughton boys golf team Milton will also be strong.” (from left) are: Jake Livingston and Carter Hellenbrand.

Girls soccer

Stoughton rebuilding with youth on the pitch MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

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The Stoughton girls golf letterwinners (front, from left) are: Lexi Abing, Karmen Smyth, Emma Solberg and Rachel Callahan; (back row) are: Elsa Wright, Kailani Wolfe, Nicole Varese, Sydney Schipper and Maddi Bonebright.

After graduating a large portion of the starting lineup, the Stoughton girls soccer team has a lot of new faces looking to breakthrough and help the team rebuild. The Vikings graduated a large portion of their starting lineup from a team that finished 8-10-1 overall and 2-5 in the Badger South last year. Stoughton lost 4-1 to Monona Grove in the WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal last season. “This spring we will focus a lot on rebuilding our formation based on returning talent and incoming ninth-graders,” coach Chelsea Kittleson said.

“We are starting from bare bones and working toward a combination of athletes that can handle the ball and play off of each other.” T h e r e t u r n i n g l e t t e rwinners are senior Maddi Bonebright, junior Nicole Varese and a large group of sophomores in Sydney Schipper, Alexis Abing, Karmen Smyth, Rachel Callahan, Emma Solberg, Hannah Furseth, Kailani Wolfe and Elsa Wright. Sara Gille (defender), Hannah Thompson (forward) and Cambelle Christensen (forward) are a trio of freshmen expected to contribute right away. The Vikings averaged one goal per game last year and were shut out six times.

“My goal is always to continue to improve as a unit,” Kittleson said. “We will have a very young group of talent. This is difficult going into conference play because our conference is very competitive.” One of the challenges for the Vikings will be getting used to the speed of the game on the varsity. “Our biggest challenge is ourselves at practice and playing with the game speed and mentality,” Kittleson said. Kittleson said everyone will contribute toward the offensive attack. “I’m looking forward to see how some of the incoming ninth-graders show,” she said. Every practice is about stepping up.”

Oregon, Edgewood picked as Badger South favorites The two conference wins for Stoughton last year came against Monroe and Fort Atkinson. Stoughton coach Chelsea Kittleson said Oregon and Madison Edgewood will be the top contenders for the conference championship. The Vikings are looking to

make an improvement on a sixth-place finish last year. Oregon (12-4-6, 5-0-2) and Madison Edgewood (153-2, 6-1-0) were conference co-champions last year with 12 points. The Panthers finished as the WIAA Division 2 state runner-up. Junior Avary

Fanning (13 goals), a junior forward who was a first-team all-conference player last year, returns to lead Oregon. The Panthers have won the conference title seven straight years. “All the teams in the Badger South will be a challenge,”

Kittleson said. “On any given night, it’s anybody’s game.” Edgewood senior Maddie Cruz, a University of Wisconsin soccer commit, leads the Crusaders. Senior Jordy Rothwell, sophomore Hailey Rothwell and Cruz were each first-team all-conference

last year. Hailey Rothwell (18 goals, 10 assists) and Cruz (one goal, five assists) also earned honorable mention All-State honors. Milton senior Chloe Buescher leads the Red Hawks. Buescher, a first-team Badger South All-Conference

selection last year, gives the Red Hawks a proven scorer. Monona Grove is led by Jensen Ruesch and Watertown returns two all-conference performers, led by junior Anna Schroeder, who was first-team all-conference last year.

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Red Hawk Challenge Junior Nathan Hutcherson helped Stoughton score in the top six of three events Tuesday at the Red Hawk Challenge at Ripon College. The Vikings finished 10th out of 16 teams at the meet with 26 points. Kimberly won the meet with 78 points. Hortonville (69.5) and Sun Prairie (59) rounded out the top three schools. Hutcherson finished a teambest fourth-place in the triple jump Tuesday at the Red Hawk Challenge at Ripon College. He stretched the tap

to 39-3 ¾. The junior was joined by junior Jack Sanford, Empey and Sheehy to finish fourth as a 4x200 relay in 1:38.82. Hutcherson also added a sixth-place finish in the 200 dash with a time of 24.54. Stoughton scored a couple of top six finishes in the 1,600 led by senior Parker Flint’s fifth-place finish in 4:57.71. Jack Albert took sixth in 5:00.81. The Vikings added a pair of top 10 finishes in the 3,200 as Smith placed fifth in a personal-best 10:45.18 and sophomore Cade Millam was ninth in 11:06.80. Wicks cleared 10-6 for ninth place in the pole vault. Sanford finished 10th in the 60 hurdles (9.67).

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Borrowing rate good despite ‘elevated’ debt AA2 rating, favorable market lead to 2.15 percent issuance ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

The city’s borrowing of $7.43 million this year comes at a significantly lower interest rate than what was projected. That’s a result of favorable market conditions, i n c l u d i n g a r e l a t iv e l y low municipal debt supply, Elizabeth Bergman, a senior vice president at Springsted Inc., told the council at its March 26 meeting. The interest rate for Stoughton’s 2019 capital improvement projects will be 2.15 percent, compared with the 2.54 percent the firm had estimated in February. Bergman said the city’s strong AA2 rating was a factor. “It’s good to be good and lucky. Both, not just one or

another,” Bergman said. Forces influencing the h i g h d e m a n d a n d l ow availability for municipal debt include the spike in issuance 7-10 years ago, Bergman said, and other municipalities loading up on borrowing because of persistently low interest rates in the past few years. Bergman, who formerly worked at the credit rating agency Moody’s, said the city’s “elevated debt burden” was pointed out by the analysts as the “weakest point in the portfolio,” but the city isn’t in immediate danger of repercussions. “It’s not like the agency said if you issue another bond series, we’ll downgrade you,” Bergman said. The agency would have a conversation with a municipality before that happened, Bergman said, and Stoughton is not near that level. E ve n i f d ow n g r a d e d , the city would remain in the AA category, which is “very strong,” Bergman said. Such a downgrade, to AA3, would result in about

a 5 basis-point swing, Bergman estimated, though she cautioned that number is at best a guess. That would make an interest rate of 2.16 percent jump to 2.21. The city is helped by its healthy reserves, modest pension burden and the area’s strong economic growth, Bergman said. The steps the city is taking with its debt management policy are beneficial, as well, she said, as the agency likes to see both “where a community is and where it’s going.” She declined to guide the council one way or another about the city’s debt levels, commenting that the city is subject to two forces that increase debt: aging infrastructure that requires u p ke e p a n d a g r ow i n g community that requires investment. “Sometimes your debt comes before benefits of growth,” Bergman said.

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St. Ann eighth-graders’ presentation day Earlier this month, the eighth-grade class of St Ann Catholic school studied mental health, with each student giving a presentation on their topic. Here, Sam Ross shows off his display on “happiness,” with quotes from historic figures like Aristotle and Mother Teresa.

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City in brief 2019 roads projects The city reached an agreement with a contractor for its 2019 roads projects Tuesday, March 26. It will pay Advance Construction Inc. of Green Bay $3 million for the work, with $1.6 million coming from Stoughton Utilities for its underground infrastructure work. Finance director Jamin Friedl said he did not believe the city has ever worked with this firm before, but they come “highly recommended.” Ald. Greg Jenson (Dist. 3) said planning director Rodney Scheel had said the same thing when he asked at a previous Plan Commission meeting. The work will include reconstructing Patterson Street, Monroe Street from Lowell Street to Patterson Street and Lowell Street. It was the lowest of six received bids, which ranged up to $4.9 million.

Racetrack Park expansion talks Plans to expand Racetrack Park with enough land to provide two new soccer fields reached the council for a closed discussion. The group went into closed session to discuss purchasing a parcel of land at the southeast corner of the park, 2464 Cty. Hwy. A, in the Town of Rutland. There’s a home and outbuilding on the property, which extends up to the treeline near the southern fences of the ballfields.

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The congregation of St. Ann Parish listen to Rev. Randy Budnar during the St. Ann 150th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 24.

St. Ann celebrates 150 years St. Ann Parish celebrated its 150th anniversary earlier this year with a mass and meal on Sunday, Feb. 24. The Catholic parish was founded in 1868. The first part of the celebration consisted of a Catholic Mass. Speaking first was the Rev. Randy Budnar, who gave a homily about “The Golden Rule.” He talked about how early St. Ann church leaders

were concerned about how the Stoughton community, including Protestants, would react to the creation of a Catholic church, so they decided to build an ice skating rink that would be available for everyone in the community. The rink was located where the current church is. He talked about how the rink made a big difference for the acceptance of St. Ann

Parish in the community, especially among Lutherans and Baptists. After Mass, a luncheon was held in the basement in Healy Hall. Church leaders from the Madison Diocese, as well as former priest, Monsignor Gerard Healy, who guided the church from 1989 to 2013, were in attendance at the celebration. – Justin Loewen

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the Common Council level for permits and ordinances, often the same night as votes to adopt, approve or recommend approval. The time between public comment and review that might lead to a vote is often extended as the council or a commission deems necessary or by law, such as with changes or updates to the comprehensive plan. In addition to public hearings at the commission and council level, the KPW developers would hold an information-gathering session about the project. Springman said any compression of the time between a public hearing and when

the plan comes up for review by the council leads to fewer public concerns making it into the plan and a sense among citizens that their comments will be ignored. Alds. Regina Hirsch (D-3) and Sid Boersma (D-1) said they’d like to see the plan changed to attempt to gather more public input, with Hirsch asking for it to be “beefier.” Council president Tom Majewski (D-3) summed up the council’s feedback as wanting to see the process be more user-friendly, with opportunity for more public comment, an expansion of how the public is made aware of proposed changes and educated about how these changes are being made and

a second chance to weigh in after proposed changes have been made. In the case of Kettle Park West, a residential component (Phase 2) is working through the development process, receiving input from staff and various committees. Any plan will require an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan, and the state requires a published public participation plan to do so. KPW developers wrote the draft public participation plan, which the Plan Commission recommended unanimously March 11, based on a plan that was previously used in a comprehensive plan update. It included a condition in its recommendation,

suggested by commissioner Todd Barman, that would have the commission review the information gathered at a public input gathering session. “I want to make sure the public realizes and knows it’s worth their time to come to the event,” Barman said at the time. The mayor urged the council to be specific with its requests so the plan wouldn’t have to be sent back again. The council directed the commission to look at adding more changes along the lines of Barman’s amendment. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.​

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Beverly Forton

Beverly Ann (Grefsheim) Forton passed on to heaven’s gate on Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born in Stoughton on Aug. 9, 1923, the daughter of Paul and Olga (Shellestad) Grefsheim. Beverly attended country schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in

Franklin Timothy Doyle ‘Tim’

Franklin Doyle

Franklin Timothy Doyle “ T i m ,” a g e 79, of Stoughton, formerly of Port Austin, Mich., passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Agrace

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1941. On Christmas Day of that year, she married the love of her life, Oscar J. Forton and they were married for 74 years. Beverly loved life and lived it to the fullest. She and Oscar took several trips with friends to Hawaii, the Bahamas and to many destinations in America. The most memorable trip was to Norway. Beverly was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and served many years on the Syttende Mai Planning Committee. Oscar and Beverly were honored to serve as King and Queen for the 1980 Syttende Mai Celebration weekend. She was a homemaker extraordinaire and a wonderful mentor to many of her children’s friends. Beverly was an artist at heart. There are many beautiful knitted afghans, rosemaled items

and wonderful pieces of framed hardanger gracing the homes of family and friends. She was an avid golfer, played lots of bridge and enjoyed all kinds of music. Beverly is survived by her daughter, Barbara Zander; grandchildren, Mariah Gause and Benjamin (Jennifer) Zander; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Carter Gause and Vivienne and Olivia Zander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar J. Forton II; her son, Oscar J. Forton III; parents, Olga and Paul Grefsheim; brother, Phillip Grefsheim; sisters, Virgene Ausse and Paula Thims; and niece, Gretchen Shaw. Beverly will be remembered as the supportive Mom, fun Nanna, and a true friend to many. She will be greatly missed, but

we are all blessed to have had her in our lives. A funeral service will be held at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2019, with the Rev. Bill Lehman presiding. A luncheon at the church will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. A private burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery at a later date. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Stoughton Meadows and the wonderful nurses and staff from Agrace HospiceCare, who gave her special care and were so helpful to the family. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

HospiceCare after a short illness. He was born on Sept. 5, 1939, in Seattle, Wash., the son of Frank and Helen (Gross) Doyle. Tim served as an MP in the U.S. Army in Alaska. He graduated from the LAPD Police Academy in 1964. Ti m w o r k e d f o r t h e Downey, Calif. and Bloomfield Hills, Mich., police depts. and later worked as a sheriff’s deputy for Oakland County, Mich., for many years. His work as a police officer was a calling and a source of pride to him. Tim felt lucky to have the only career he ever wanted and he loved every day he spent on the job, both undercover and in uniform. After his retirement, he and his wife moved north to the Thumb of Michigan where

he worked as a prosecutor’s investigator for Huron County for another 12 years. In 2015, they moved to Stoughton to be near family. Tim enjoyed biking and exercising and was a volunteer at the Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry. He loved impromptu gatherings with friends and family, whether it be by a bonfire in Port Austin, Mich. or a sunset gathering on Casey Key beach in Florida. Tim had a host of friends from all walks of life, from California to Florida, as well as the Midwest. His speech was often riddled with favorite sayings, which friends and family will be repeating for years to come – “Doyleisms.” Tim’s quirky sense of humor was contagious, and

people enjoyed being in his presence. They also knew he was the guy to call when things got tough and he would drop everything to be there. Tim is survived by his wife, Jo, daughter, Trini (Marty) Pevey; son, Danny (Pam) Doyle; daughter, Timiann (Stuart) Tillery; and daughter, Jennifer (Scott) Hull; nine grandchildren; Tucker and Ashtin Pevey, Mackenzie, Peyton, Davis and Sutton Tillery, and Nick, Jonathan and Erin Hull; two sisters; and a brother. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

Legals NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS REQUEST FOR 2019 BIDS SEALCOAT SURFACING TOWN ROADS The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk will receive sealed bids until 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Town Hall, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 535892873, during office hours – Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m. (After April 11, 2019 hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) The project work consists of sealcoat surfacing on various Town roads. A separate bid must be submitted for each road. Contractor shall furnish the labor and material to complete sealcoating. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: All sealcoating work must be completed by August 30, 2019. Questions concerning the roads to be included in the project, as well as a request to obtain a Bid Specification packet, may be directed to the Public Works staff by PHONE at (608) 205-9169 or (608) 501-4335 or by FAX at (608) 877-9444. A performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured, and a signed contract, will be required of the successful bidder. Bids are subject to the Local Roads Improvement Program. The Town may pay prevailing wage. Bid opening will take place on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Noon, or as soon thereafter as practicable, at the Town Hall. The Town Board will review the bids at their meeting on April 16, 2019 and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked “2019 SEALCOAT BID” and must be addressed to: Town of Pleasant Springs Attn: Town Board 2354 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589-2873 /s/ Maria Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Published: March 28 and April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS REQUEST FOR 2019 BIDS 2019 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS-PULVERIZE & PAVE The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk will receive sealed bids until 11:45 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Town Hall, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 53589-2873, during office hours – Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (After April 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Questions concerning the roads to be included in the project, as well as a request to obtain a Bid Specification packet, may be directed to the Public Works staff by PHONE at (608) 205-9169 OR (608) 501-4335 or by FAX at (608) 8779444. Bids are subject to local road improvement program, and the Town may pay prevailing wage. A performance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Cer-

tificate of Insurance naming the Town as an additional insured, and a signed contract, will be required of the successful bidder. The Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid opening will take place on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Noon or as soon as thereafter as practicable, at the Town Hall. The Town Board will review the bids at their meeting on April 16, 2019 and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to accept the bid or bids deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Bid envelopes must be clearly marked “2019 ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS” and must be addressed to: Town of Pleasant Springs Attn: Town Board 2354 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589-2873 /s/ Maria Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Published: March 28 and April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF DUNKIRK ADVERTISEMENT FOR 2019 ROAD BIDS The Town of Dunkirk is taking seal coat and overlay bids for various Town roads. Specific bid information may be obtained from Mark Gretebeck at (608) 873-9177, or at the Town Hall, 654 County Road N, Stoughton, WI 53589. All bids shall be sealed, marked “Highway Quote,” and submitted to the Town Clerk at the town hall up to and including 1:00 p.m. on April 18, 2019. Bids will be opened at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at the town hall. Bids will be awarded at the Town Board meeting at 4:00 p.m. on April 22, 2018. The Town of Dunkirk reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept that bid deemed to be most advantageous to the Town. Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk Posted March 28, 2019 Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The City Stoughton (pop. 12,641) is accepting proposals until 2:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019, for organizations or individuals to provide design and installation services for an inclusive playground at Nordic Ridge Park. Request for Proposal packets may be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Department Office at City Hall. Packets may be mailed upon request by contacting Dan Glynn at 381 East Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589, phoning at 608-873-6746 or by email at dglynn@ci.stoughton.wi.us. By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Stoughton Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right

to accept the proposal considered to be the most advantageous to the City. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal. Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70-185 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to Forty-eight-hour parking by creating subsections 4, 5, and 6. Committee Action: Public Safety committee recommends Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-9-2019 First Reading: March 12, 2019 Second Reading: March 26, 2019 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: Sec. 70-185. – Forty-eight-hour Parking. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing for longer than 48 hours at the following locations: (1) The north municipal parking lot (Block 21 original plat) excluding the first three rows of parking stalls adjacent to and north of the alley. (2) The south municipal parking lot (Block 22 original plat) excluding the first two rows of parking stalls adjacent to and south of the alley. (3) The Sixth Street municipal parking lot (corner of Jefferson Street and Sixth Street). (4) The municipal parking lot on the west side of the 300 Block of S. Fourth Street (Library lot). (5) The municipal parking lot at 209 W. Washington Street (Senior Center) (6) The municipal parking lot at the northeast corner of S. Fourth Street and East Main Street. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 26, 2019 Mayor Approved: March 26, 2019 __________________________ Tim Swadley, Mayor Attest March 26, 2019 __________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 381 E. MAIN STREET STOUGHTON, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Amending Chapter 70-191 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to three hour parking by creating subsection 5 Committee Action: Public Safety committee recommends Fiscal Impact: N/A File Number: O-10-2019 First Reading: March 12, 2019 Second Reading: March 26, 2019 1. The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows:

Sec. 70-191. - Three-hour customer parking. No vehicle shall be parked or left standing for longer than three hours between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following locations: (1) For the ten parking stalls behind the tenants’ building of the new Senior Center located at 248 West Main Street for use by customers and clients of tenants (2) The first three rows of parking stalls adjacent to and north of the alley in the north municipal parking lot in Block 21, original plat of the city. (3) The first two rows of parking stalls adjacent to and south of the alley in the south municipal parking lot in Block 22, original plat of the city. (4) The municipal parking lot on the west side of the 300 block of South Fourth Street. (5) The municipal parking lot at 209 W. Washington Street (Senior Center lot) 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 26, 2019 Mayor Approved: March 26, 2019 __________________________ Tim Swadley, Mayor Attest March 26, 2019 __________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 @ 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2ND FLOOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING) 321 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Matt Bartlett, Sid Boersma, Phil Caravello, Denise Duranczyk, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Kathleen Johnson, Tom Majewski, Pat O’Connor, Lisa Reeves, Timothy Riley, and Ben Heili CALL TO ORDER Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that there were 11 alders present. Heili arrived at 7:03 p.m. Habitat for Humanity Rock the Block Presentation Minutes and Reports: the following minutes and reports were entered into the record. A. Public Works (1/17/2019); Parks & Rec (1/16/19); Rivers and Trails Task Force (1/7/19); Public Safety (11/28/18) B. December 2018 Treasurers Report C. January 2019 Treasurers Report Public Comment Period: CONSENT AGENDA A. February 26, 2019 Council Minutes B. R-29-2019- Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to issue Operator Licenses Motion by Duranczyk, second by reeves to approve. Motion carried 12-0. OLD BUSINESS

O-7-2019- Amending the zoning classification of 117 Ashberry Lane in the City of Stoughton, WI Motion by Bartlett, second by Jenson to approve O-7-2019 amending the zoning classification of 117 Ashberry Lane in the City of Stoughton, WI. Motion failed on a vote of 4-9 with Bartlett, Jenson, Hirsch, and Heili voting yes. O-8-2019- Repealing Zoning Code Section 78-205(10) of the Stoughton Municipal Code, Number of Land Uses per Building Motion carried Bartlett, second by O’Connor to approve O-8-2019. Motion carried 12-0. NEW BUSINESS R-30-2019- Confirming the Mayors Appointment of Dennis Pince to the Housing Authority Motion by Jenson, second by Duranczyk to approve R-30-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-31-2019- Annual Report-Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Motion by Reeves, second by Duranczyk to approve R-31-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-32-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve a Temporary Class B/Class B Retailers License and Special Event License to the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce for Syttende Mai 2019 Motion by Jenson, second by Riley R-32-2019.Motion carried 10-2 with Boersma and Duranczyk voting no. R-33-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Six Month Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License to Stoughton Merchants, Brett Klitzke, agent, located at 600 Kriedeman Dr. Motion by Jenson, second by Riley to approve R-33-2019. Motion carried 9-3 with Boersma, Johnson and Duranczyk voting no. R-34-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to issue a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license and a Class C Wine License to Cold Coast LLC, d/b/a 51 South, Trisha Brown Agent, located at 208 W Main St. Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to approve R-34-2019. Motion carried 12-0. O-9-2019- Amending Chapter 70-185 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to Forty-eight Hour Parking by creating subsections 4, 5, and 6 Jenson offered O-9-2019 as a first reading. It will be back before the Council on March 26th. O-10-2019- Amending Chapter 70191 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to three hour parking by creating subsection 5 Jenson offered O-10-2019 as a first reading. It will be back before the Council on March 26th. O-11-2019- Ordinance relating to electronic smoking devices and providing tobacco products to minors Jenson offered O-11-2019 Motion by Jenson, second by Hirsch to waive the rules to vote on the ordinance after the first reading. Motion carried 12-0. Motion by Jenson, Hirsch to approve O-11-2019 Ordinance relating to electronic smoking devices and provid-

ing tobacco products to minors. Motion carried 12-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boersma, second by Jenson to adjourn at 8:24 p.m. Motion carried 12-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE The City Stoughton (pop. 12,641) is accepting proposals until 2:00 PM on Friday, April 19, 2019, for organizations or individuals to provide a prefabricated concrete restroom facility at Rotary Park. Request for Proposal packets may be picked up from the Parks & Recreation Department Office at City Hall. Packets may be mailed upon request by contacting Dan Glynn at 381 East Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589, phoning at 608-8736746 or by email at dglynn@ci.stoughton. wi.us. By responding to this RFP an individual respondent accepts the process outlined in the RFP and fully acknowledges that the final determination of the City of Stoughton Common Council is binding and without appeal. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and/ or waive any irregularities if deemed in the best interests of the City. The City of Stoughton Common Council reserves the right to accept the proposal considered to be the most advantageous to the City. All respondents accept this process in submitting a proposal. Published April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE THAT ASSESSMENT ROLL IS OPEN FOR EXAMINATION AND OPEN BOOK Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats., the Assessment Roll for the Year 2019 for the City of Stoughton will be available for inspection starting on April 19, 2019 in the Finance Office, City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please note, City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 26, 2019 and we will reopen at our new location 207 S. Forrest St., Stoughton, WI 53589 on Monday, April 29, 2019. The Assessor will be available for consultation and open book appointments on May 1, 2019, from 12:00-3:30 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m., and May 2 2019, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 pm., and 1:00-3:00 p.m., in the Ed Overland Room, OLD City Hall, 381 E Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. To make an appointment for open book, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927 or logon to www.accurateassessor.com. Instructional material will be provided at the open book to persons who wish to object valuations under s. 70.47, Wis. Stats. Holly Licht City Clerk Published: April 4 and 11, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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James ‘Jim’ Kay Prough

James Prough

James “Jim” Kay Prough, 88, of Stoughton, passed on March 28, 2019, surrounded by family. James was born to Frank and Gertrude Prough, June 18, 1930, in Carrollton, Ill. He graduated from Jerseyville High School in 1948 and received a Bachelor of Arts from Milton College in 1976. He married Donna Olson in 1957 and they spent 62 loving years together, having raised four children. He is survived by his wife Donna; daughters Joni Prough, Judy (Dale) Eggen; son Chris Prough, all of Stoughton. He is also survived by his four grandchildren; Lindsay, Kelly, Matt, and Collin; three great-grandchildren Nora, Jason and Lily; brother Tom Prough of Madison; sisters Wanda Rusk, of St. Louis and Sue Cooke, of Clearwater Florida; special cousin Joann and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Curt Prough; parents Frank and Gertrude;

Wendy Unrath

Wendy Unrath

I, Wendy Ann Unrath (f/k/a Christianson, neé Jenson) on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 11:11 a.m., have moved on with my celestial journey. James and I were married for 30 years. I taught him so much; hope it was enough. We raised four angels, Andrea (Matthew) Richmond, Aaron (Grace) Christianson, Naomi Christianson and Dessa (Charles) Amble. Love you everyday. My grandkids Riley, Linnea, Lily, Wyatt and Baby

brothers Gordon, Jack, Frank Jr, and Spencer. James enlisted in the 173rd Field Brigade in 1951. He dedicated 37 years of service in the Army National Guard and retired as a Brigadier General in 1988. In 2008, he was inducted into the Wisconsin Army National Guard Hall of Honor. James was active in sports growing up, having participated in semi-pro football, softball and basketball. He was an accomplished fastpitch softball player who was famous for his several home runs during a game. He also spent many years as a referee for many of Wisconsin’s local sports. James and his wife Donna were loyal Cubs fans and never missed a game. He also enjoyed watching the Badgers and Packers. He was an avid reader and always had a book in his pocket or hand. He was proud of and dedicated to his family and was known for being generous, loving and selfless. A visitation will be held at Crest Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton on Wednesday April 3, 2019, from 5-7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. until the funeral on Thursday at church. A Funeral service will be held at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St. Stoughton at 11 a.m. Thursday April 4, 2019, with Rev. Dr. Sara Rabe presiding. A lunch will be served following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Stoughton MARC at 923 N Page St., Stoughton, WI 53589.

A, are going to be with my heart forever. Love you everyday. Born a California girl, I was unknowingly moved to Wisconsin, where I made many friends who I will dearly miss. I grew up all over this state and learned so very much from those experiences. I’ve had a grand life, filled with wonderful memories. I would like to say goodbye to everyone I love. Until we meet again, any minute now, love you everyday. Also, please remind Jim, don’t worry, be happy. We’ll be together soon. Love you everyday. A visitation will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy 51 N., Stoughton, from 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2019. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local animal shelter. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.

John W. and Virginia Austin Rowley

John W. and Virginia Austin Rowley

John W. Rowley died peacefully early on 26 March 2019, with his daughter, Carol, by his side. He joined his wife and help-meet, Virginia, of nearly 60 years, who died unexpectedly about two month earlier (January 29, 2019). John and Ginnie were models of independence and mutual caring, living in their home of nearly 50 years in Golden Valley, Minn., until their passing. John was born in 1929 and raised in Stoughton by his parents, Lloyd and M i n n i e R ow l ey. A f t e r graduating from Stoughton High School in 1948, John attended Madison Business College, then

Mary Femrite

Mary Femrite

Mary G. Femrite, age 97, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living.

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She was born in Stoughton on September 19, 1921, the daughter of Francis and Mabel Long. Mary graduated from Stoughton High School. On November 24, 1943, she married Truman O. Femrite. Together they farmed in the Stoughton area until moving to Stoughton Meadows in 2004. Mary was a member of First Lutheran Church and Circle No. 20. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary is survived by her children, Jeanne Gilbertson, Ruth Passehl and

Tom (Mary Lou) Femrite; four grandchildren, Jim Passehl, Andrew (Maria) Femrite, Megan (Matt) Iverson and Rachel (Zach) Bolender; 10 great grandchildren, Bo, Brooke, Kaden, Haden, Addie, Jace, Quinn, Savannah, Rhett and Scarlett; siblings, Barbara (Vic) Vaade and Francis (Jeanne) Long Jr.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Truman. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursd a y, A p r i l 4 , 2 0 1 9 , a t First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington Street,

S t o u g h t o n , w i t h R ev. Richard Halom officiating. Burial will follow in Wheeler Prairie Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, in the church fellowship hall. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Thursday. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church or Agrace HospiceCare Inc. A special thank you to the staff of Stoughton Meadows and Agrace HospiceCare, and to April, Phyllis and Beth. Share your memories of Mary at CressFuneralService.com.

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Always he looked for the new and exciting and the fine performance, traveling far and wide to attend concerts of jazz and classical performance. Together, John and Ginnie enjoyed travel here and abroad, with a special interest in the Williamsburg area. They were avid readers, especially of historical non-fiction. They were active members of Wo o d d a l e C o m m u n i ty Church, Eden Prairie, Minn., and a special group there, called Bereans. Surviving John and Ginnie are two daughters, Carol Rowley of San Angelo, Texas, and Ruth Valgemae of Edina, Minnesota; sister Jeanne Rowley Burull (Robert), Chaseburg, Wisconsin, a brother, Lloyd Rowley of Stoughton; a sister-in-law, Ula Jean Austin of St. Louis; nieces Ruth Burull Dreher and Erica Burull Araneta of Chaseburg, Wisconsin, and their four children, whom they treated as their own; and a number of dear, life-long friends. Memorial services are being held at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Chapel in St. Louis Park, Minn.; and they will be buried together in the East Side Lutheran Cemetery in Stoughton.

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in school. John’s passion throughout his whole life was his trombone. He began his musical career playing the piano, but dropped it when he decided on the trombone and with it, his growing attachment to jazz and Glenn Miller. He painted the outside of the family garage with two imposing signs: “The Glenn Miller Jazz Club,” and below it, “The Owl’s Club. We don’t give a hoot.” The inside of the garage was painted with appropriate jazz slogans from top to bottom! Swing bands and other bands played a prominent role all his life, beginning with the Starduster’s Swing Band at Stoughton High School, first chair trombonist for the Madison Symphony, shortly after High School, numerous other swing bands, and ending his career in the Big Band (jazz) in Minneapolis, and the Honeywell Band. He continued to play his trombone past his mid-eighties. Not only did John love jazz, he made a study of it, and, at the same time, interwove that knowledge with a fine understanding of classical music—a most unusual combination.

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embarked on a sales career that began with Airway Vacuum Cleaners, continuing with other products, then owning his own shoe store, to a final career as a realtor, where he sold “spec” homes, decorated with the help of Ginnie, who had a flair for interior decorating. He was a consummate salesman from his earliest days. Ginnie was born in 1925 and raised near St. Louis, Miss. Her father died at an early age, leaving Ginnie’s mother the care of raising Ginnie and her brother, Ken. It was a frugal beginning that taught her lessons she applied throughout her life. She became a registered nurse, and she loved her profession. Although she worked administratively in her field for a number of years, she always thought and acted as a compassionate nurse and was ready to advise and help without hesitation. She was also a professional seamstress. Whether it was a coat, suit, hat, upholstery or drapery, all were made to perfection, to a work of art. Her handwriting was also a work of art for which she was recognized in a state contest when she was younger and

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN Wanted. Honey Wagon Services Inc. is looking for a full-time service technician. Qualifications to include a current, valid Class B CDL drivers license with tanker endorsement, current medical card, customer service skills, problem solving skills and a willingness to learn. We offer great pay, health and dental insurance, and 401K. Please mail a resume to Honey Wagon Services Inc., PO Box 139, Stoughton, WI 53589. SHOW APARTMENTS: Need a parttime leasing agent for Saturday hours 10am-4pm to show apartments for a quality, west-side apartment complex. Hourly is $15.00+ renewal and leasing bonuses (average pay is much higher). Need good people person and reliable. Nantucket Apartments 608-848-3070.

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CHERYL’S CLEANING SERVICES Stoughton, Oregon, Edgerton. 608322-9554 .

WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton 608-884-3114

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 RECOVER PAINTING offers carpentry, drywall, deck restoration and all forms of painting. Recover also urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. free estimates, fully insured, 20 yrs experience. 608-2700440. RIGHT HAND MAN SERVICES Lawn mowing, trimming & spring clean up, etc. 18 years experience. 608-2084942. LAWN MOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025

Antiques BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin. COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM “Wisconsin’s Largest Antique Mall!” Customer Appreciation Week 20% off April 1-7 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com

Miscellaneous DO YOU like homemade treats delivered monthly? Joy 608-712-6286.

Garage Sale STOUGHTON- 275 Taylor Lane.Fri & Sat., April 5 & 6, 8-4.

Lawn & Garden 2001 JOHN Deere 445 with mower deck, brand new 47" snow blower and chains. $6,000 obo. 608-7786816. FOR SALE: John Deere 133 riding lawn mower, in good condition. 21⁄2 hp Earthquake garden tiller, Noble 4 row 3pt hitch cultivator. 608-558-1947. JEFF’S LAWNCARE-MOWING, trimming. Fully insured. Over 9 years experience. Call 608-220-4025. LAWN MOWING. Free Estimates. Good Work. Fair Price. 608-873-5216 LAWN SERVICES-MOWING, Trimming, Blowing, Aerate, Thatch, Sweep. Please Contact Leroy. 608445-6921.

Rentals FOR RENT-VERONA, WI2-Bedroom Apt., $820mo, includes heat and all appliances. Off street parking, On-site laundry. NO PETS. Call 608-556-7331 for showing. GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom unitsavailable starting at $810 per month,includes heat, water, and sewer.608-835-6717 Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 OREGON 2-BEDROOM in quiet, well-kept building. Convenient location. Includes all appliances, AC, blinds, private parking, laundry, storage. $200 security deposit. Cats OK. $715/month. 608-219-6677 Available May 1. STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM 2 unit building. Parking for 1 car per unit in back lot. No Pets. Rent $750. Available April. 608-332-6013 STOUGHTON. UPPER 2-bedroom, $825 per month. 873-3679. ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 608-877-9388

Storage Space For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X25 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behindStoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$60month 10x15=$70month 10x20=$80month 10x25=$90month 12x30=$115month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 ALL ADS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY PUBLISHER OF THIS PAPER.

NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 RASCHEIN PROPERTYSTORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 - 10x20 - 12x30 24-7 Access Security Lights and Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road, Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road andLincoln Road

Office Space For Rent OFFICE SPACES FOR REN In Oregon facing 15th hole on golfcourseFree Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628

WANTED TO Buy: Feed Oats for calves. 608-482-3121. DANE COUNTY’S MARKETPLACE. The Courier Hub Classifieds. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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FOR SALE: 13 Springing heifers, due in June. 608-988-6945.

FRITZ BARN PAINTING Rusty roofs, metal buildings, grain bins. Free-estimate. 608-221-3510

FOR SALE: Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls, fertility and performance tested, will hold until needed. Owego Stock Farm. 608-543-3778. FOR SALE: Six Holstein springing heifers, month or less off. 608-7789600 or 608-574-2782. REDFEST RED ANGUS Bull and Female sale, Bloomington Livestock Exchange, April 7, redfestredangus.com. 608-778-6736. WANTED TO Buy: Open dairy heifers, small or large groups. 608-778-3699.

Machinery FOR SALE: Great Plains 1300 end wheel drill. 4700 acres, good, $7,500. 608-723-4711. KINZE 2000 611 planter. Ser.No. 608624, liquid thru Firmers, Demco pump. K.M. 3000 Monitor, Precision corn meters, Kinze brush meters. Well maintained & ready to go. $18,500 obo. 608-732-3307. USED IH 496 disc harrow. 608-4821457. THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

NOW HIRING

Responsible for working with and assisting customers, maintaining indoor and outdoor display areas and product, helping with customer purchases. Product knowledge of plants and product associated with plants. Provide exceptional customer service to Retail Garden Customers. Qualifications, must be 18 years of age, stand and walk for long periods of time during the day, stoop, squat and lift from the ground, must be able to work weekends and 40 hours per week. Must be able to fully extend arms above head and in front of body. Occasionally lift and carry weight of 50 pounds.

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RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger,landscape rake, concrete bucket,pallet forks, trencher, rock hound,broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411 WILL DO custom feeding of livestock, can supply feed or use yours. Modern housing, drive by feeding. Bedding pack and-or free stalls with headlocks. 608-778-3503.

Pets FOR SALE: 8 week old baby skunks by a licensed breeder. $250 each. Call 563-380-6225. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies and Labrador puppies, AKC, shots, de-wormed, dew claws removed, micro-chipped and vet checked. 608574-6204. License #267233.

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ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Wednesday April 10th, 9:00am

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REG. WI AUCTIONEERS: Dean George #486, (cell 608-7515703); Kale George #2811 & Riley Kahl #736, 11211 N. Union Road, Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-6123. TERMS: No Buyer’s fee. Cash or Check. 4% courtesy charge for purchases using credit card. adno=67189

PUREBRED GERMAN Shepherd puppies, 4 black and tan, 2 all white, excellent watch dog prospects. $400. Eli Stoltzfus, 19900 Sunny Lane, Platteville, WI. 53818. PUREBRED GOLDEN Retriever puppies, 2 males, 3 females, 8 weeks old, shots, vet checked, $550. Aaron Glick, 30942 College Farm Rd., Platteville, WI. 53818. REGISTERED BORDER Collie puppies, working parents, vet checked, vaccinated. $400 each. Platteville. 608-732-5052. TEDDY BEARS, Poochons, 2-Cockapoos, 2-Cavapoos, 2-Cavachons, 3-Yorkies $695-$1295. 1-Blue Merle-Mini Goldendoodle (Hipsgenetic tested) $2,795 #474872 www.SpringGreenPups.com We help train! 608-574-7931. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677. THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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Cooks & Chefs Needed - $19/hr

Seasonal Horticulture

As a member of Epic’s culinary team, you will be scratch cooking for our staff, customers, and guests.

Epic’s Horticulture team is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working outdoors and are up to the challenge of taking care of our campus’ diverse and unique landscape.

Our menu changes daily to reflect a variety of regional, seasonal, and international dishes. You’ll learn new recipes as you rotate through the grill, entrée, and soup/salad/sandwich stations.

Retail Associates - (Full-Time)

Apply in person at Stoughton Garden Center, 1471 U.S. Hwy 51, Stoughton.

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Our team feeds a campus of nearly 9,500 people, in addition to internal caterings, receptions, and large-scale conferences.

Responsibilities include assisting horticulturists with maintenance of garden areas, green roofs, orchards, and prairies. You’ll also be responsible for mowing, trimming, mulching, watering, weeding, and composting.

You will work with a dynamic team in state-ofthe-art kitchens and enjoy full-time, weekday hours, competitive wages, and full benefits including paid vacation and holidays.

We have a number of openings for motivated landscapers and horticulturists of all experience levels to join our team from approximately April through November.

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‘Greek Freak’ visits Stoughton

Photos by Justin Loewen

Hundreds got in line hours early at Kunes Country Buick-GMC while waiting for Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo to show up on March 27.

Wyatt Long, 5, of Janesville walks away with a framed artwork signed by Giannis Antetokounmpo at Kunes Country Buick-GMC on March 27.

At left, Giannis Antetokounmpo signs a basketball for a child while at Kunes Country Buick-GMC on March 27.

In order to speed up the waiting line for Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo at Kunes Country Buick-GMC on March 27, guests were limited to one signature with no personal messages.

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From left, Jordan Mbow, 7, of Fort Atkinson and Tyson Theobald, 10, of Mazomanie play with a basketball while waiting in line for Milwaukee Bucks player Giannis Antetokounmpo to show up at Kunes Country Buick-GMC on March 27.