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Bank building could provide ‘breathing room’ City faces Oct. 15 deadline, considers soil testing results ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
Musicians with gigs at the Stoughton Opera House often have a surprising – and invisible – audience during their soundchecks: city staff who are going about their business in City Hall during normal office hours. “People don’t seem to forget about the yodeler,” Opera House director Bill Brehm told the Hub with a chuckle. “At around 11:30 a.m., the finance department would be treated to a yodeling soundcheck,” he recalled. “They always knew when it was Maggie May time.” Such is the life working in City Hall, where the mayor’s office sits just below an office that holds two of the three Opera House staff and turns into
the box office whenever somebody needs to buy a ticket. But the cramped quarters and ensuing cross-pollination could be lessened in the near future, with the city engaged in the process of acquiring the McFarland State Bank building located just a couple blocks away. It’s far from a done deal, as some alders have balked at the potential liability of taking on a site that had long held a gas station and therefore is likely to have polluted soil. The deal the city agreed to gives the Common Council until Oct. 15 to back out, which could happen if an environmental study it commissioned comes back with bad news. Still, adding the 12,000-square-foot building would provide sought-after space for cramped departments that sometimes see staff sharing desks during the same
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Annie Balthazor, a member of the dance team, raises her pom-poms in the air during the homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 28.
School spirit on parade The Stoughton High School homecoming parade was held on the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 28, prior to the start of the homecoming football game later that night. Numerous Stoughton athletics teams and extra-curriculars marched in the parade to show their school spirit.
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RDA membership changes signal shift for redevelopment project BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
Two years ago, Regina Hirsch was only person on the nine-member Redevelopment Authority who was strongly advocating for the restoration of the Highway Trailer complex in the city’s riverfront redevelopment area. Now, the body has been scaled back to seven members, and Hirsch is the only remaining member on the RDA from the 2016-17 membership. She’s joined by members who are more interested in restoring the building known as Blacksmith Shop, the last remaining vestige of the Highway Trailer complex,
‘I didn’t want to create more drama than we already had. I felt it was in the best interests of the project to move forward and focus on the project and not the politics.’
‘The city could have had the riverfront project now if they (the Common Council) had followed through with everything that the previous committee – the long-term committee, I might add – had all set.’
– Tim Swadley, City of Stoughton mayor which was mostly demolished this summer. Last month, her only colleague from two years ago, Ron Christianson, resigned. Other key changes since 2016 were the removal of Brian Kahl and vice-chair Dan Kittleson in April 2017, former Alder Scott Truehl’s decision to resign in April, and Mayor Tim Swadley’s decision not to reappoint longtime member and former chair Peter Sveum after Swadley was
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– Ron Christianson, former RDA member
elected in April. Asked if those changes were political, Swadley noted it was the Common Council’s decision to replace Kahl and Kittleson with Springman and Dist. 1 Ald. Denise Duranczyk last year. He said his decision to remove Sveum and appoint Roger Springman as RDA chair was based on the belief he “didn’t have the votes” at council to keep Sveum on the body. He also felt it was “time for the change.”
“I didn’t want to create more drama than we already had,” Swadley said. “I felt it was in the best interests of the project to move forward and focus on the project and not the politics.” He added Sveum was “gracious” about not being reappointed and that he had “done a lot for the community and a lot to get the project to the point where it’s at, but to get to the next level, it was time for a change.” Christianson had been on the
RDA since its inception in 2007 and told the Hub he resigned for a few reasons. His personal life had gotten “extremely busy” and he’s also been frustrated by the lack of progress on the riverfront project. He said he was concerned there’s no new tax revenue in the redevelopment area, while the city has accumulated debt demolishing former industrial buildings at the
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From right, Stoughton High School homecoming king and queen Matthew Gille and Hannah Wirag share a laugh while being interviewed by a WSTO reporter Friday at halftime of the Vikings’ football game against Watertown.
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Members of the Stoughton FFA pass out candy by tossing it from their float during the homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 28.
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New market study among RDA ideas Rules would restrict Brainstorming session with area experts also recommends master plan ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
After getting more than two hours of feedback on Stoughton’s plans for its riverfront, Redevelopment Authority members are considering updating a market study to make sure the development has the right economic priorities. The brainstorming session last Monday, Sept. 24, brought in an architect, a developer and a city planner, all of whom have done extensive work in Dane County. Eileen Kelly, the City of Middleton’s planning director for more than 30 years, Joe Krupp, founder of Krupp General Contractors, and Ed Linville, owner of Linville Architects, were unanimous in their excitement about the project and what it could mean for the city. Krupp said the city’s vibrant downtown gives it a “leg up” on other communities. But they also cautioned that the city shouldn’t get too hung up on trying to force a particular demographic into the 10-acre development area, which has been the main focus of the city’s economic development efforts since it acquired the former MillFab property in late 2016. Rather, the authority heard they should let the market dictate what sort of development moves in. The guests also suggested breaking up the development into individual phases, rather than attempting to put one master developer in charge of the project, which is what Stoughton had planned more than a year ago, before Appleton-based Tanesay Development withdrew over discord among city leaders. Since then, the RDA has had to try to make decisions without input from what a potential developer would want, such as whether to spend what could be a couple hundred thousand dollars to save the century-old building known as the Blacksmith Shop without knowing whether it would feature in future plans. Gary Becker, the RDA’s longtime consultant, moderated the session, which was designed to help commissioners – most of whom were not here 18 months ago – figure their priorities for the project. RDA commissioners heard about the importance of building a relationship with a developer and the dangers of not having a “central attraction” at the heart of a development. Linville, the self-described “citizen-architect,” commented on the once-in-alifetime opportunity this project represented to Stoughton. “Communities develop with certain
zenith times,” he said. “You look at buildings and see 1899, 1900. You wonder why? It’s because people embraced it. This is your time.” Key tasks facing the RDA include codifying its priorities for what it wants the project to look like and deciding whether – and how best – to cut it into phases. The priorities might be represented in a scoring matrix the authority could use when evaluating bids as a way to weigh projects against one another. Becker was asked to present a refined matrix at the RDA’s next meeting Oct. 10. Krupp said phasing would be the “most attractive” option, though he noted the property immediately adjacent to the river would be the most sought-after. “I think you’ll have a difficult time attracting a master developer,” Krupp said, “unless you make it a no-brainer for someone,” by offering more money than perhaps the RDA would want. One way to avoid partitioning off the choicest real estate for the first phase, Krupp suggested, is to phase the project according to the type of development. “Family housing might be one developer, historic might be another developer, business might be another developer,” Krupp said. He recommended creating a master plan so the developer “understands what he’s buying into and you know what you’re getting.”
Updating the study Krupp asked whether a market study had been done or if this was something the authority would want to see “in a perfect world.” The last study was done in 2015, Becker said, and it indicated the market could absorb “several dozens of units” per year. But new developments in the city might have made this assessment obsolete. Ald. Regina Hirsch (Dist. 2) pointed to the 60 high-end units in the Nordic Ridge development that “might be in direct competition with this.” Becker estimated the cost of such a study would be around $3,000 to $4,000 and that it could be completed in about six weeks and incorporate the potential whitewater park on the Yahara River in its assessment. RDA member Lukas Trow asked Becker to prepare a cost estimate for the authority’s next meeting. One of the city’s overarching goals in recent years has been attract and retain young families, but that’s not something the guests said to look for from this project – at least not directly. “New construction costs are so high and the end product – its so expensive to build this stuff, your opportunity to attract young families to the community is not this product, but your existing stock of homes,” Krupp said. RDA chair Roger Springman pointed
out the potential of creating active senior housing to give seniors looking to downsize an option in the heart of Stoughton and allow their relatively less expensive homes to hit the market.
Demonstrating commitment In the absence of a master developer, which the guests thought was unlikely, they endorsed the idea of having a master plan. But Krupp underscored the importance of building trust between a developer and the RDA to stay on the same page, especially for whoever is “the first one in.” “As a developer, I would feel a whole lot more comfortable if a certain piece of this is committed, if some of the key infrastructure is there, that this is going to be a process of ongoing activity,” Krupp said. Longtime Middleton planner Eileen Kelly spoke to the success she has had in pursuing a cooperative relationship with developers, commenting that the project won’t work unless it works for both parties. Becker pointed to the initial infrastructure projects the RDA has done and plans to do as evidence of the city’s commitment to the project. With the help of a recently acquired $500,000 Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation grant, the aims of that $2 million project include building paths on both sides of the Yahara River, shoring up the river bank and building a pedestrian bridge, in addition to clearing up the site. The potential $2 million whitewater park played a key part in plans for the development, as Krupp spoke of the importance of having a “central attraction,” like a popular restaurant, to generate the foot traffic necessary to support a mixed-use commercial/residential concept. Hirsch said the council supports that project, even if the city does not receive the $1 million grant it has sought from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. If it doesn’t receive state money, the project would take longer and affect the timing of when potential businesses would come. The RDA has considered the potential whitewater park as a key in planning what kinds of businesses might come to the site. The authority has discussed in the past incorporating a place to buy sundries and rent canoes and kayaks in its plans. A DNR representative told the Hub its goal is to notify recipients of the grant by the end of October.
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The “backbone” of a new compensation plan got the approval of the Common Council on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Alders unanimously approved a new process for city employees to move up in the pay scale – but no money was attached to the plan. Human resources director Amy Jo Gillingham pointed out the plan before the council “does not approve any increase in pay; that will be done in the budget process,” as would devoting any money to market rate adjustments in pay, what city leaders have colloquially referred to as
right-sizing. The plan, which passed the personnel committee in September, was before the council for the second time, but this time for a vote. It aims to prevent the city from being a “training ground “ for talent that goes elsewhere for better wages. It address wage compression and reduces the number of steps from 15 to 10 so employees can make their way to the maximum compensation by the end of their career. A 2 0 1 5 c o n s u l t a n t ’s report found city employees were 5 percent under the median pay grade, and last year’s budget included a 2.25 percent acrossthe-board wage increase to
Public hearing Monday on plan to ‘preserve aesthetic qualities’ AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
On the Web A complete list of proposed requirements can be viewed at:
stoughtoncitydocs.com/ planning-commission. ordinance explains. The changes restrict building height, setback, width and proportion, while also considering roof forms, signage, materials and colors. For example, glossy paints, mirrored glass and aluminum canopies would be prohibited, and buildings would be limited to three different colors. The ordinance would not require changes to be completed unless maintenance, renovation or demolitions are sought by building owners. It also does not apply to local landmarks. The commission would open a public hearing for renovation applications b e f o r e a p p r ov i n g a ny changes to a structure. A complete list of proposed requirements can be viewed at stoughtoncitydocs.com/planning-commission.
A new set of rules would restrict exterior renovations on downtown buildings. The City of Stoughton’s Planning Commission plans to review an ordinance Monday that resulted from several months of discussions and input from the city attorney. After a public hearing Oct. 10, the commission could send it to the Common Council for approval Oct. 23. The Downtown Design Overlay Zoning District, which has the same boundaries as the Main Street Commercial Historic District, is full of different-colored awnings, building materials and facades. The ordinance would require changes going forward to fall within a series of standards and guidelines, which intend to “preserve and enhance the aesthetic Contact Amber Levenhaqualities of downtown, and retain a consistent and visu- gen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com. ally pleasing image for the downtown area,” the draft
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begin addressing the problem. The price tag for this y e a r ’s f u l l c o m p e n s a tion plan is estimated at $293,000 and includes a 3 percent wage adjustment for city employees, excluding employees of Stoughton Utility, and a one-time, $137,000 right-sizing payment to bring salaries to the “middle of the pack,” as police chief Greg Leck said. A similar package for SU employees would cost $135,702, Gillingham said. Although Mayor Tim Swadley has said the compensation is a priority of his, he doesn’t see it as “realistic” to make a lot of progress on it in 2019 as a result of budget constraints.
The City of Stoughton is planning to open its own yard waste and composting site on Collins Road in 2019. At the current facility, is in the Town of Dunkirk, Stoughton residents pay $20 per year to drop off their waste. Additionally, the city pays the grinding cost on all the brush, which is around $10,000 per year and for the staff, at around $7,000 per year, public works director Brett Hebert said. Hebert proposed city residents pay the same amount at the new facility, but non-residents pay $25, which passed unanimously. The city bought 55 acres in 2016 and put in an access road in 2017, Hebert said, which is here the new site would be.
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Ann Ragna Hoel, age 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Ann was born Feb. 20, 1933, in Madison, to the late Albert and Gladys (Reine) Haugen. Ann married Wesley Hoel on July 19, 1952. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Dale) Alme, Debra Hoel, David Hoel; two grandsons, Brett (Ann) Alme, Scott (Amanda) Alme; two great grandchildren, Claire and Taylor Alme; and one sister Joyce Turner, and many extended relatives.
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Edwin Owen Kinnunen, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. He was born Aug. 26, 1932, in rural Hurley to the late Matt and Alina (Matson) Kinnunen. Edwin graduated from Hurley High School in 1949, attended Gogebic Junior College for two years and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 1953. Ed married Shirley Ireland in Madison on Sept. 4, 1954, and together they had five children. He developed asthma, precluding a career in agriculture, so he then
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Larry D. Anderson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at his home. Larry was born Aug. 15, 1938, in Luck, Wis., to the late Alvin and Hazel (Eggers) Anderson. After graduating from Centuria High School in 1956, he served his country in the Air Force. While in the Air Force, he excelled as a jet engine mechanic. He moved to
attended Madison Business College, graduating in 1955. Ed was employed as an accountant in private industry and then transferred to the University of Wisconsin Payroll Department, where he worked for 26 years. During the earlier years, he participated in the Stoughton Jaycees and also was involved in many church activities. One of his biggest pleasures was traveling in Finland with several brothers, sisters and spouses, celebrating his 65th birthday in the house where his father lived as a boy. Ed is survived by four children, Karen Jane (Richard) Wood of West Plains, Missouri., Linda Lea (Barry) Richardson of Grass Range, Montana., David Andrew (Robin) Kinnunen of Poynette, and Sarah Marie (Howard) Gendron on Point of Rocks, Maryland., four grandchildren Alina, Amanda Rose, Kate and Alex; several great grandchildren; brother Richard Kinnunen; sisters Wilma (Jim) Tucker of Waynesville, Missouri., Elaine (Don) Worman of Laurel, Maryland, and Katherine Sandman of Wisconsin Rapids; nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends, including Earl and the late Helen Fossen.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley; son Daniel Scott Kinnunen; four brothers, Leonard, Carl, Raymond and Donald; and his sisters Gertrude and Melba. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct 6, 2018, at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., with Rev. Dr. Sara Rabe presiding. A luncheon will follow immediately after the service at the church. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Covenant Lutheran Church, or the Stoughton Area Senior Center. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to friends and neighbors, old and new, for all the thoughts, prayers and assistance this past few months. A special thanks to Agrace HospiceCare staff for their care and professionalism.
Madison in 1960 and began work at Uniroyal at the entry level. He retired in 2000 as plant manager. Larry was known for being a fair man and a great leader. On Feb. 29, 1964, a leap year, he married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Betty” Nelson in Wyoming, Minn. Larry was an active member of First Lutheran Church, where he was an example of faith and knew his savior. Larry cherished his three granddaughters, and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them. He had a passion for golf, attending many masters tournaments over the years. Larry loved sports, especially following the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. Larry is survived by his brother Gene Anderson; three children Elizabeth (David) Nelson, Daniel (Laura) Anderson and Rebekah (Scott) Skavlen; three granddaughters Erin Nelson, Mara Nelson and Emily Skavlen; brotherin-law Warren (Wanda) Nelson; he is further survived by nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty Anderson, and two brothers Robert Anderson and Arling Anderson. A funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., with Rev. Bill Lehman presiding. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery South, immediately followed by a luncheon at the church. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W Prospect St., and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Samaritan’s Purse, or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
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Correction Last week’s Hub incorrectly reported that the Dane County Board approved a resolution Sept. 20 to convene a group of experts to evaluate the recent flooding on the Yahara Lakes. The board instead referred the resolution to the Lakes and Watershed Commission and the Environment, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee. The Hub regrets the error.
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She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wesley, and two sisters, Martha Olson and Darlene Lakatos. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St. Stoughton, with Rev. Dr. Sara Rabe presiding, with a lunch to follow immediately at the church. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the church. A special thanks to family, friends, staff at Stoughton Meadows, and Riverwalk at Skaalen Home, Dr. Agni, Agrace HospiceCare, and a special friend Brenda. Memorials may be made to Covenant Lutheran Church, Stoughton Marc, Skaalen Home, or Agrace HospiceCare.
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An international movement that aims to pull people to the manufacturing industry will be featured in Stoughton this weekend. Manufacturing Day will be hosted at Zalk Josephs, 400 Industrial Circle, on Saturday, Oct. 6, with family-friendly activities designed to get people of all ages engaged while learning about what a job in a factory looks like, from welding to 3-D printing. Cheryl Roggendorf, print room technician and project coordinator at Zalk Josephs, said the idea was sparked from attending a professional women’s conference with the goal of trying to get more women in the industry. She attended the event with other employees, Maria Maas and Pamela Hodge, who have both contributed to planning the event. “We came across Manufacturing Day as one way to promote the industry to younger students and younger people,” Roggendorf said. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. It’ll include a guided tour through the factory, a 3-D modeling demonstration and hands-on activities suitable for children. Food trucks will be on site for lunch. Manufacturing Day was created by Founding Partner Fabricators and Manufacturers Association International in 2012. It has since grown to partner with several manufacturing organizations, including the National Association of Manufacturers, according to its website, mfgday.com. There are 16 events planned in Canada and nine in Mexico, in addition to the 2,404 planned in the United States. Stoughton’s is one of 75 planned in Wisconsin. The Manufacturing Day events are typically held on the same Friday, but Roggendorf said they moved the Stoughton event to a Saturday to try to get more families to
attend outside of regular work and school hours. Employees at Zalk Josephs spent several months planning the event, and along the way reached out to Nelson Global Products, Dairyland Electric and Clark Heating and Cooling, among others in the business park. Roggendorf said that while those businesses aren’t participating this year, they “seemed receptive and recognized the importance of getting new talent in the doors.” That’s important, Maas said, because the amount of people retiring from the industry is outpacing the number of new employees. “We’re hoping that in the future this can be an event where people can come out for the day, stop out to several locations and find out what all of these businesses do,” Maas said. “We’re trying to be a guinea pig this year to see what we can improve on and what might need to change next year.” Mayor Tim Swadley told the Hub he plans on attending, and said that he’s excited to see Stoughton’s history represented with an event like this. “I think Stoughton has a proud tradition of manufacturing, look all the way back to the 1800s with Wagon Works,” he said. “That has carried over with Stoughton Trailers, Uniroyal and Zalk Josephs as well.” He said the event is one way the community has become more engaged with the Industrial Park businesses over the last several months, with the help of the Chamber of Commerce, which has hosted meetings at businesses in that area. “The open house can give the public an opportunity to come through and see what they do, which is good to help people understand the significance of that,” Swadley said. For information about Manufacturing Day, visit mfgday.com.
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An online community of health and social service providers will now be among the services offered through Stoughton Hospital. Where Is Care, a Madison-based nonprofit startup, strives to increase access to health and social services for low-income, uninsured and under-insured individuals, a release from Stoughton Hospital said. The nonprofit is working with 40 other community health and social service agencies. It
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is designed to be a “one stop shop” of information, including a wide array of free and subsidized health services, such as primary care, mental health, dentistry, as well as emergency housing, food pantries, childcare and transportation. “We believe that caring for our patients doesn’t stop when they leave our doors,” Teresa Lindfors, vice president of growth and development for Stoughton Hospital said in the release. “Where Is Care enables our providers to reach out into the community, find the free or subsidized services that will benefit their patient, and link the two together; all without ever leaving the
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What: Foundation Night Where: Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St. When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 Info: 873-7209 or arnesonfamily5@gmail.com
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office.” An event to help people learn more about Where Is Care will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. To learn more, or to register, call 873-2356. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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The Shillelagh Foundation wishes to thank Stoughton area businesses, the corporate community, and the day’s golf participants and workers for their contributions and continued support. Due to printing deadlines, we apologize for any thank you that we may have missed. It is our sincere hope that you enjoyed the tournament and will join us again next September.
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program. Proceeds will benefit the Sons of Norway Foundation, which offers scholarships, grants and financial support for members who experience loss during natural disasters and other programs. For information, contact president Darlene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@gmail. com or 873-7209.
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A Polka Hall of Fame inductee will help the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge celebrate Wisconsin heritage during the Foundation Night next week, in celebration of the organization’s Foundation Month. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, fivetime inductee Mike Schneider will share the history
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Shoulder pain relief Learn about the causes of shoulder pain and relief options during a program starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. Dr. Ashish M. Rawal, a Stoughton Hospital orthopedic surgeon, will discuss the causes of the pain and both surgical and non-surgical relief options. For information, call the Stoughton Hospital OrthoTeam Clinic at 231-3410.
Washington Island program Richard Purinton will discuss his book from 2-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at Livsreise, 277 W. Main St. “Stavkirke – The Story of Washington Island’s Norwegian Replica” is about the traditional wooden stave church on Washington Island, built to honor the area’s Scandinavian heritage. P u r i n t o n ’s b o o k “ I s l a n d Stavkirke” covers the timeline from 1979 when the idea was first proposed through 2008, when a wooden walking path was added. For information about the program, visit livsereise.org.
Sailing presentation Visit Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., for a presentation about sailing vessels used by Norwegian immigrants starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.
Victoria Kiefer, a masters canFor information, call 873-8585. didate in the program of maritime studies at East Carolina University, Skin health program will present “The Scow SchoonerThe senior center will host Dr. Lifeblood of Immigrant Families Justin Endo and Brittany Buhalog and Coastal Communities.” for a program about skin care startFor information, visit livsreise. ing at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15. org. Endo and Buhalog will present information about maintaining Library fundraiser and achieving optimal skin health, The Friends of the Stoughton including a skin cancer prevention Public Library will hold a fundrais- update, signs and symptoms of skin er for the library starting at 11 a.m. cancer and what to expect if you are Saturday, Oct. 13, at BBG’s, 800 diagnosed with skin cancer. Nygaard St. Reservations are required by Oct. Lunch will start at noon and 11. includes a chicken marsala and sirFor information, or to reserve loin tips buffet and dessert. your spot, call 873-8585. There will be raffles and door prizes, as well as a book exchange. Special support group date Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 There will be a special meeting at the door and are available at date for the October Crohn’s Colitis the library. Reservations are not and Inflammatory Bowel Disease required but are encouraged, as support group. seating is limited. The meeting will be held at 5:30 If you need accommodations to p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in the attend, call 873-4050 in advance. Stoughton Hospital east conference For information, visit stoughton- room, 900 Ridge St. publiclibrary.org. The meeting will feature Heather A. Rogers King from Zelm ChiroMusic appreciation series practic. She is a chiropractor who A jazz and classical music concert specializes in working with patients will be held from 3-4 p.m. Monday, with Crohn’s Disease. Oct. 15, at the Stoughton Opera The support group typically House. meets the third Wednesday of every The concert, a part of the Music month. Appreciation Series, will feature For information, contact Marilyn Peter Ross on the saxophone and at 873-7928. Joseph Ross on the piano.
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
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
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
310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship
Christ the King Community Church
Fulton 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
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
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
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Friday, October 5
• 9:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 10:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Murder, Mayhem and Madness book discussion, senior center, 873-8585
Saturday, October 6
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center craft fair, Skaalen, 400 N. Morris St., 873-5651 • 10 a.m. to noon, Manufacturing Day, Zalk Josephs, 400 Industrial Circle, zalkjosephs.com • 1 p.m., Children’s cooking series (ages 5-9, registration required), library, 873-6281
Sunday, October 7
• 1 p.m., Children’s cooking series (ages 5-9, registration required), library, 873-6281
Monday, October 8
• 1-6 p.m.,Red Cross blood drive, Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 Van Buren St., redcrossblood.org 3-4 p.m., Music Appreciation Series: Mozart and beyond, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., 873-8585
Tuesday, October 9
• 6:30 p.m., Evening story time, library, 873-6281
Wednesday, October 10
• 9:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 10:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281
Thursday, October 11
• 6:30 p.m., Thursdays with murder book discussion, library, 873-6281
Friday, October 12
• 9:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 9:30 a.m., Coffee with the Mayor, senior center, 8738585 • 10:30 a.m., Morning story time, library, 873-6281 • 11 a.m., Lunch Bunch meeting, senior center, 8738585 • 2-3 p.m., Washington Island church program, Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., livsreise.org
Saturday, October 13
• 9-11 a.m., Medicare seminar, senior center, 8738585 • 10 a.m., Lego club, library, 873-6281 • 11 a.m., Scow Schooner program, Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., livsreise.org
Sunday, October 14
• Noon, Auction fundraiser for Free Sales for Families, Viking Lanes, 1410 Hwy. 51, freesalesforfamilies@ gmail.com
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
Tikkum Olam: Repairing the World “Follow justice and justice alone, so that you may live and possess the land the LORD your God is giving you.” – Deuteronomy 16:20 NIV
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221 Kings Lynn Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-8888
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.
Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion
Thursday, October 4
• 9:30-10:30 a.m., Qigong class (repeats every Thursday), senior center, 873-8585 • 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org • 4-6:30 p.m., Welcome Callie to the Chamber, Chamber of Commerce, 532 E. Main St., 873-7912 • 5:30 p.m., Shoulder pain relief class, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 231-3410 • 6:30 p.m., Craft Club, library, 873-6281
The Hebrew phrase “tikkum olam” literally means “repair of the world,” and is found in the Mishnah, a work of classical rabbinic teaching that was compiled in the third century. The basic idea behind tikkum olam is that we should improve the world through acts of social justice and simple acts of loving kindness. The modern world is as much in need of repair as the ancient world. Tribal divisions, whether of nation-states, ethnic groups or different religions, continue to foster wars, genocide, and acts of terrorism. Tikkum olam advises individuals to work at repairing these divisions. It is also obvious that the world may need to be physically repaired, whether because of damage wreaked by earthquakes or hurricanes, or because of the damage done by war or human neglect. We have not always taken good care of our planet, and it is a sign of gratitude for us to work to repair it. God has given us a beautiful world, a garden of earthly delights, but He requires that we care for this garden, including all its inhabitants. We are instruments in the struggle between good and evil, and not simply observers. How will you contribute to the great task of repairing the world? – Christopher Simon
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 Thursday for October only, 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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Girls golf
Vikings roll to sectional Caylie Kotlowski ties for second as Vikings take second at regional MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Sophomore Caylie Kotlowski shot a 12-over-par 83 to tie for second place in the WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional Wednesday, Sept. 26, helping the Vikings qualify for sectionals for the second straight year. Stoughton shot a 354, three strokes behind regional champion Middleton. The top four teams advanced to the Division 1 Reedsburg sectional, which was rained out Monday and postponed to Wednesday. Coach Stephen Stokes said “it’s not out of the realm of possibility” to make it to state. “Even though we didn’t play our best golf, to lose to the third-ranked team in the state (Middleton) is pretty impressive,” Stokes said. “It shows our girls that we can play with some of the best.” Middleton fell to No. 4 in the Golf Coaches of Wisconsin poll Sept. 30. Stoughton is now seventh.
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Junior Myranda Kotlowski has been golfing since she could swing a club, and she’s followed the same superstition the whole time – wearing the same white Adidas socks and hat. She and her cousin, Caylie, have been a driving force in the success of the Stoughton girls golf team. The Vikings won the Badger South Conference title last month for the second time in the program’s history, took second in the WIAA
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Middleton regional Team Points Middleton 351 Stoughton 354 Oregon 358 Sun Prairie 381 Name: Bre Viken At Middleton, Kotlowski tied with Monona Grove senior Klairissa O’Reilly-Dye. Middleton’s Kate Meier shot a 5-over-par 76 to finish with top honors. The Vikings had three golfers finish in the top 10. Caylie’s cousin, junior Myranda Kotlowski finished sixth with an 86. Senior Bre Viken finished ninth with an 89, and senior Jenny Marshall tied Sun Prairie’s Olivia Oehrlein and Verona’s Andrea Schleeper for 18th with a 96. Stokes wasn’t surprised by Viken, who is in her fourth year golfing for the Vikings. “She’s been a consistent player for us,” Stokes said. She doesn’t get the notoriety because she is playing with two other darn good golfers.” Oregon sophomore Alyssa
Grade: Senior Sport: Girls golf Highlight: Viken shot an 89 to take ninth in the WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional Sept. 26. Her finish also helped the Vikings qualify for the sectional. Honorable mentions: Jack Albert (boys cross country) had a season-best time of 17 minutes, 52.58 seconds to finish 49th Saturday at the Stoughton Invitational. Gina Owen (girls cross country) had a personal-best 20:32 to finish 26th as the Vikings’ second runner Saturday. Drew Pasold (football) had 14 total tackles Friday in Stoughton’s 28-21 loss against Watertown. Nolan Meyer (boys soccer) had 20 saves in a 4-0 loss to Sun Prairie and 12 saves in a 4-0 loss to Monona Grove. Sofia Bormett (girls swimming) broke the 20-year-old school record in the 500-yard freestyle on Tuesday. Megan Adams (volleyball) had 34 assists, 20 digs and four aces Thursday to lead Stoughton to a four-set win over Monona Grove.
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Division 1 Middleton regional and have moved up to seventh in the Golf Coaches Association state rankings. Both Myranda and Caylie picked up golf competitively in middle school. “We push each other week to week,” Myranda said. “If one of us is struggling we try to help each other. It is a competition being family going back and forth. It’s a healthy competition and we push each other to be the best.” She practically lives on
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Stoughton senior Bre Viken chips onto the green on No. 18 Wednesday during the WIAA Division 1 Middleton regional at the Pleasant View Golf Course.
Loaded sectional in Reedsburg The WIAA Division 1 Reedsburg sectional Wednesday includes three of the Golf Coaches Association’s top 10 teams in Middleton (fourth), Waunakee (sixth) and Stoughton (seventh) and . Stoughton, the Badger
South Conference champions, beat fifth-ranked Milton in a dual meet earlier this season and topped Waunakee at the Badger Conference tournament. The top two teams and the top two individuals not on the state qualifying teams
advance on to state. “Last year we were just happy to be at the sectional,” Stoughton coach Stephen Stokes said. “This year we are just not happy to be there. I wholeheartedly expect us to compete for a spot to go to state.”
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Boys cross country
Flint matches lifetime best for second straight week JEREMY JONES Sports editor
For the second weekend in a row, senior Parker Flint matched his lifetime best 5K time. Flint finished 26th at his final Stoughton Invitational on Saturday in 17 minutes, 14.09 seconds. It was nearly a 41 second PR from two years ago on the same course. . “I feel stronger now than at the beginning of the season,” Flint said. “I don’t know what happened but
The Vikings ran the whole course Thursday for a workout and most intervals are done on the course. “I wanted to go out faster than norThe Vikings travel to Albany mal, which I did and that seemed to for the Baertschi Invitational at work,” Flint said. “I wanted to kick at the final 800, which I felt was better 9 a.m. Saturday. compared to last week.” Despite matching his lifetime best in back-to-back weeks, Flint said I’m getting into it now and getting he is still chasing his father’s PR of 16:58. more competitive with people.” “I was a little off, but I’ll get it,” he Hosting the meet gave the Vikings said. a bet of an advantage, Flint said.
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Stoughton finished eighth out of the 13 teams competing with a team score of 224 points. Second-ranked Stevens Point Area Senior High placed all five of its varsity scorers in the top 12, including three in the top five, to dominate the meet with 33 points. SPASH senior Chad Franz covered the 5K course in a meet-best 16:11.66. Sixteenth-ranked Sun Prairie was a distant second with 80 and 12th-ranked Monona Grove was third with 81. Madison La Follette, ranked 16th,
Girls tennis
Vikings unable to advance through subs JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Stoughton girls tennis hosted a WIAA Division 1 subsectional on Tuesday and only earned one win, at No. 2 doubles. Fourth-seeded Annika Goetz and Katie Zacharias scored the Vikings’ only two points, beating fifth-seeded Mikayla Beckman and Amber Fabian of DeForest 7-6, 6-1. Goetz and Zacharias fell in the second round 6-1, 6-0 to top-seeed Tori Krcmarik and Carolyn Tuff of Oconomowoc. Stoughton’s No. 1 doubles team of Lydia Brekken and Karlie Halverson also drew a four seed but fell 6-0, 6-1 to fifth-seeeded Peyton Blang
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Volleyball
Stoughton escapes with win against Monona Grove MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Senior setter Megan Adams and the Stoughton volleyball team used some hot serving to pull out a four-set win Sept. 27 over Monona Grove. Adams racked up 34 assists, added 20 digs and notched four aces to propel the Vikings to a 25-23, 18-25, 25-14, 25-11 victory over the Silver Eagles. Stoughton (12-11, 2-4 Badger South) has one more regular season conference match Thursday at Milton (26-6, 5-1 Badger South). “This win was really big for us. I am hoping it’ll give us some momentum going into our conference tournament this weekend,” coach Jillian Bauer said. Adams played a pivotal role for the Vikings serving, setting and on the defensive end. “I thought Megan had a really solid all around game,” Bauer said. “She was really aggressive at the net and service line.” In the first two sets, the Vikings had three aces and eight service errors. From then on, Stoughton had four aces and just one service. It was a serving turnaround that turned the tide. “We served really aggressively which changed the game for us,” Bauer said. Sophomore outside hitter Kat Eugster had a team-high 15 kills and senior middle blocker Veronica Ewald had three blocks. The Vikings have opened up more attacking chances for Eugster by moving her to an outside hitter position from middle blocker.
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Senior Margaret Ross sprints out at the start of Saturday’s Stoughton Invitational. Ross finished 13th in 19 minutes, 49.7 seconds.
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Senior Margaret Ross continued to be the Vi k i n g s ’ m o s t c o n s i s tent performer last week, finishing 13th at her final Stoughton Invitational, even though her 13th-place time of 19 minutes, 49.7 seconds was not quite what she was wanted. Ross had a 19:39 on the course last year. “ I wa s d i s a p p o i n t e d but we had a really hard training week,” Ross said. “We did an eight-mile run on Monday, about six miles of hills on Tuesday. And two days ago we did 1,000s repeats on this course at race pace.” Madison West freshman Genevieve Nashold continued to tear up local courses, winning the Stoughton Invitational by more than 40 seconds over Jefferson senior Mariah Linse in 18:06. Nashold’s finish, along with four other teammates placing in the top 18, helped the Regents score a meet-best 45 points. Five points separated second and fourth as Middleton finished second with 96 points, Waunakee was third with 98 and Monona Grove took fourth with 101 points. Stoughton finished fifth, 33 points behind Badger South rival Monona Grove, with a 134. “MG has proven they will be tough to beat and
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The Vikings travel to Albany for the Baertschi Invitational at 9 a.m. Saturday.
that is what makes it fun in these last few weeks,” coach Susan Zaemisch said. The Vikings’ goal of repeating as conference champions for the fourth straight year looks increasingly difficult with Grace Jenny and Anna Wozniak battling injuries and Maddie Schneider out for the rest of the season. The team found out about two weeks ago that they would be without Schneider for the rest of the year. Schneider has a stress fracture and is on crutches for two weeks. She’ll be out for six to eight weeks, so this season is done for her but she will be back for track. T h e Vi k i n g s w e r e already without Jenny, who has only raced in a handful of races this season while dealing with shin splits. Wozniak has also been dealing with injuries since the spring track and field season. “Anna continues to get faster each week and has t h e ex p e r i e n c e b e h i n d her to help the team,”
Zaemisch said. “Grace is one of the toughest and most disciplined athletes I have coached. She is doing two workouts per day and is in the pool every morning at 5:30 a.m. and watching her race at Janesville a few weeks ago, I know she will be ready.” Eight seconds separated the next two Vikings as sophomore Gina Owen and junior Molly Olstad finished 26th and 27th in 20:32 and 20:40.9, respectively. Freshman Hannah Lawrence finished 33rd in 20:46.3 and Wozniak took 35th place as the team’s fifth and final scorer in 20:48.7. Freshman Grace Gibson and sophomore Julia Schuyler got bumped up from JV and didn’t count toward the final score. “Zaemisch told us today, we really need to focus on our team goals and that will help our individual goals fall into place,” Ross said. “That’s what I’m trying to focus on right now.” S t o u g h t o n t r ave l s t o Albany at 9 a.m. Saturday for the Baertschi Invitational. Zaemisch said the final meet of the regular season will be a combination of some girls racing and some girls pushing through the week and training harder. “Each runner has a different plan as they are all at different spots in their training,” she said.
Badger South Team Wins Losses Watertown 6 0 Milton 5 1 Oregon 4 2 Fort Atkinson 3 3 Madison Edgewood 3 3 Stoughton 2 4 Monona Grove 1 5 Monroe 0 6
“I think Kat moving to the outside has helped us get her the ball more which we need,” Bauer said. “Kat has a great attitude and is willing to play wherever.” Stoughton wraps up the conference dual match season at Milton. The Vikings host the Badger Conference tournament on Saturday. “If we can continue to improve our side out percentage in a couple rotations, I think that would really help us,” Bauer said.
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The Stoughton boys soccer team has been haunted by injuries, with three starters missing games because of injuries last week. On Tuesday, Stoughton’s game against Monroe was postponedd. The Vikings have lost three straight games after shutout losses to nonconference Sun Prairie on Saturday and conference rival Monona Grove on Thursday. During the three-game losing streak, the Vikings (8-5-3 overall, 2-2-1 conference) were outscored 13-0. Two of the three losses came against teams ranked in the top 10 in the state including Sun Prairie, ranked ninth in the Wisconsin Coaches Association Division 1 state poll and Oregon, ranked fifth in Division 2. Sam Kicera played last week after coming back from an appendectomy. “The entire coaching staff is incredibly proud of the effort our boys are putting
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to hand the Vikings a 4-0 loss. Jakob Knauss had two assists as the Cardinals outshot the Vikings 24-4. Senior goalkeeper Nolan Meyer had 20 saves for the Vikings.
MG 4, Stoughton 0 forward,” coach Michael M ey e r h a d 1 2 s ave s McIntosh said. “The boys Thursday, but Stoughton have been calling him “Post dropped a Badger South Op.” Conference game to Monona Grove 4-0 at Bakken Park Sun Prairie 4, in Cottage Grove. Stoughton 0 “We played really strong at times, but had just a few Stoughton lost its third straight game Saturday as defensive lapses at the Sun Prairie forward Kyle wrong moments,” McIntosh Hagerman scored four goals Turn to Soccer/Page 10
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and Kailey DeVault 6-4, 6-4. Brekken and Halverson would have to earn one of the state’s eight at-large bids to now reach the individual state tournament.
Stoughton’s No. 3 doubles team of Taylor Nisius and Morgan Schellin fell 6-1, 7-5 to Wartertown and the Vikings didn’t win a singles match at subsectionals. Kayla Rippe lost 6-0,
6-3 at No. 1 singles. Madison Schaefer fell 6-0, 6-0 to Monona Grove at No. 2 singles. Savanna Strutzel was beaten 6-1, 6-1 at No. 3 singles and Paige Bellefeuille fell 6-2, 6-0 to DeForest.
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Stoughton falters in fourth quarter against Watertown JEREMY JONES Sports editor
The Stoughton football team went toe to toe with Watertown in a Badger South battle for second place Friday but were unable to get a late stop in a 28-21 loss. A 12-yard touchdown run by Viking senior running back Dwight Walker gave Stoughton a 21-14 lead with 31 seconds remaining in the third quarter. It was the only lead of the game for the Vikings, as the Goslings scored 14 unanswered points to close the door on Stoughton’s Homecoming celebration. For as exciting a game as it was, the ending left several Stoughton fans shaking their heads. Needing a score to tie, the Vikings drove to the Goslings’ 16-yard line before turning the ball over on downs on fourthand-five with 1:55 remaining. Stoughton’s defense buckled down from there and forced Watertown to punt. Watertown (6-1 overall, 5-0 Badger South) had a bad snap late, and Stoughton (5-2, 3-2) surged through to block the kick, but the Vikings muffed the recovery. Watertown recovered and took a knee to run out the clock. “I’ve got to look that up. I’m really confused; they didn’t even get the line to gain,” coach Dan Prahl said. “I liked the way we fought. We sold out and we blocked it.” Prior to the game’s final possession, Stoughton had several chances to win the game. “We’re still making our own mistakes,” Prahl said. “I don’t get to see too much of our offense at times, but when I do, it’s a dropped pass here or an overthrow there or a lineman not finishing his block.” Watertown quarterback Ethan Pauly, who passed for 353 yards and three touchdowns, tied the game 21-21 four-and-a-half minutes into
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Senior wide receiver Drew Anderson splits the Watertown defense for a 54-yard touchdown catch Friday on the Vikings’ second possession of the first quarter. Stoughton lost the Badger South game 28-21. the fourth quarter. Pauly connected with wide receiver Daniel Denault for an 8-yard Team Wins Losses touchdown. Two minutes later Monona Grove 5 0 Pauly used his legs to seal the Vikings’ fate, rushing in for a Watertown 5 0 2-yard touchdown run. Oregon 4 1 Watertown wide receivers Stoughton 3 2 Cade Oiler and Denault combined to catch 21 passes for Milton 1 4 275 yards and a touchdown. Edgewood 1 4 Kory Stats caught five balls for 62 yards and pair of 9-yard Monroe 1 4 touchdowns in the first half. Fort Atkinson 0 5 Stoughton junior quarterback Adam Hobson completed 9 of 28 for 173 yards a 54-yard touchdown pass to on a slant. Hobson added with two-and-a-half minutes wide receiver Drew Anderson a 17-yard touchdown run remaining before halftime to
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What’s next Stoughton travels to Monona Grove at 7 p.m. Friday. tie the game 14-14. Stoughton senior Dwight Walker rushed for a gamehigh 155 yards on 29 carries and a touchdown. Anderson reeled in four passes for 103 yards and a touchdown. “We’re not going to freak
out” Prahl said. Things don’t get any easier for the Vikings, who travel to Monona Grove at 7 p.m. Friday. It will be Homecoming for the first-place Silver Eagles (7-0, 5-0) and the third straight Homecoming game for the Vikings. “The third time’s the charm, right,” Prahl said. “Our conference title goal is out the win. It’s time to re-evaluate and qualify for playoffs.” Stoughton needs to beat either the Silver Eagles or winless Fort Atkinson (0-7, 0-5) over the final two weeks to qualify for the playoffs.
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Coach Katie Talmadge has typically used the Badger South dual meet against Madison Edgewood as a chance to explore her lineup. Tuesday she opted for a different strategy. “Normally, this meet is a chance for me to try out some girls in different events,” she said. “I felt like I had already done that enough this season, though.” Talmadge put together what she called an ‘aggressive lineup,’ swimming girls in the events she expects them to taper for this postseason. Although the Vikings didn’t win any events in the 111-59 Badger South loss, Stoughton did post 42 best times. “We had a lot of sluggish swims but that’s a good thing at this point in the season, when we’re
breaststroke, finishing secworking so hard,” Talmadge (1:58.38) in the 200 free perfect meet, posting sea- and 400 free relays. son-bests in the 50 and 100 Andrea Dean has dropped ond in the varisty race with said. “Tonight was fun to with a time of 1:59.19. Morgan McGee had a free, as well as on the 200 eight seconds from her 100 a 1:18.77. measure ourselves against the defending Division 2 state champions.” Sophomore Sofia Bormett looked anything but sluggish on Tuesday, breaking the school’s 20-year-old 500-yard freestyle record. Bormett beat the previous We can go where regular search record by more than three engines can’t to find the news and seconds, finishing second to information that matters to you. Edgewood’s Dee Dee Walker in 5:24.23. Amber Castleberg held Save time and get better results the previous SHS record with News Tracker’s trusted media time of 5:27.44. monitoring services. “Sofia has been chasing that record since last year, Contact News Tracker for a FREE one-month trial! so it was nice to see her get it,” Talmadge said. “Still, her best time in club is 5:16, so we checked something of her to-do list, but it’s not a full celebration yet.” Walker won the event in 5:20.33. Bormett, who had missed 34 Schroeder Court, Suite 220 | Madison, WI 53711 | 608-283-7630 the last two meets with a hamstring injury, also finwww.YourNewsTracker.com adno=30585 ished runner-up to Walker
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Kotlowski: Family rivalry fuels Vikings Continued from page 7 the golf course, working to perfect her game. And in fact, she lives close to one, just down the road from the Stoughton Country Club. Myranda also plays basketball but wants to have the chance to golf in college. “My hitting has improved the most,” Myranda said. Caylie got hooked on the sport after she went golfing with her grandpa after eighth grade. While she started golfing later than Myranda, she has been a quick study. She said has improved her putting game considerably. Caylie admits there is a rivalry between the two, but it’s a friendly competition that benefits the team. “We want to beat each other,” Caylie said. “If we both do good, the team does good.” Coach Stephen Stokes said the cousins having a strong work ethic, with the talent and drive to improve. “They are both competitors,” Stokes said. “They both want to win and they work hard to achieve that.
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Senior Parker Flint leads a pack of runners through the first lap of Saturday’s Stoughton Invitational. Flint matched his lifetime best time to finish 26th in 17 minues, 14.09 seconds. Photo by Mark Nesbitt
Sophomore Caylie Kotlowski (left) tees off and junior Myranda Kotlowski (right) sinks a putt during the Badger Conference tournament at the Legend of Bergamont on Sept. 24. The cousin’s have been the top two golfers for the Vikings this season. Good things happen to kids who work hard.” Stokes sees traits that make each among the conference’s best golfers and both contenders for state. Caylie, he said, is a big hitter, who “can make longer holes shorter than most girls if she’s hitting them straight,” and Myranda is “one of the most coachable kids I have ever had.” He relies on both of them
to be leaders by example and as teammates with their play doing the talking. And they lean on each other to serve as mentors during practice whether they are struggling or birding a hole. “Practicing, we always try to keep each other going,” Caylie said. “If one shot was bad, we will tell each other, ‘OK, you did this,’ and we will keep motivating each other.”
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said. “Ethan Wright and Jason Johnson created more Stoughton travels to than a few good chances, Elkhorn at 6:30 p.m. on but we did not happen to produce a goal.” Thursday The Silver Eagles outshot the Vikings 16-8. McIntosh said the keys to the game controlling the midfield against Monona Grove are and generating a couple of playing great team defense, goals.
Vikings: Boys hope to be in mix at conference Continued from page 7 was fourth with 91 points. Less than half a second separated Stoughton’s second and third runners. Freshman Colton Hansen crossed the finish line a little less than a minute behind Flint, taking 45th place in 17:49.82 Sophomore Christian Smith reached the finish line in 46th place with a time of 17:50.02 Junior Jack Albert was the team’s third runner just behind Hansen and Smith, placing 49th in 17:52.58. Sophomore Alexander Wicks finished 58th in 18:14.73 as the Vikings fifth and final scorer.
What’s next Stoughton travels to the Baertschi Invitational in Albany at 9 a.m. Saturday. Juniors Tyler Kalagian and Gavin Model also competed on varsity but did not count toward the final varsity score. Stoughton travels to the Albany Invitational this weekend where Schneider said he will hold out all but two of the team’s varsity runners. “This will give several guys a chance to rest a bit for conference, and give some JV
runners an opportunity for varsity experience,” he siad. The Panthers are back to Lake Farm County Park on Friday, Oct. 12 for the Badger South Conference meet. “We ran at Lake Farm Park for the West invite earlier this year and it was muddy, but the times were still pretty fast,” Flint said. “If it’s dry, I expect it to be very fast.” The varsity team is in the mix for second place in the Badger Conference. “We are very close with Edgewood and Monroe. Watertown could also get in the mix,” Schneider said. “With the improvement we have shown in the last month, I like where we are at.”
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Continued from page 7 Schmidt and Madison La Follette freshman Angelina Myhr tied for third with 84s. The Vikings shot a 175 on the Woods course at the
Pleasant View Golf Course for the first nine holes and led Oregon by one shot and Middleton by two shots. Even though the Vikings fell short of winning a regional title, Stokes is excited about the prospect of Stoughton earning the
program’s first state tournament berth. “I don’t think any of the three felt like they played their best golf,” Stokes said. “Even though we had three finish in the top 10, which is still impressive.”
R-158-2018Approving Nicole Wiessinger as co-chair of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Stoughton City Council, Stoughton Area School District, and Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Motion by Hirsch, second by Jenson to approve Nicole Wiessinger as co-chair. Motion carried 10-0. R- 159-2018- Approving the mission statement of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Stoughton City Council, Stoughton Area School District and the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce Motion by Wiessinger, second by Hirsch to approve the mission statement. Motion carried 10-0. R-160-2018- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to accept the change in the scope to the 2018 Yahara River Trail Extension and accepting the low quote of $42,835 from Roshon Construction Motion by O’Connor, second by Jenson to approve R-160-2018. Motion carried 10-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to adjourn at 7:20 p.m. Motion 10-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: October 4, 2018 WNAXLP
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0402 Help Wanted DRIVER WANTED - October 1 thru mid-November. Full-time. Must have current valid drivers license - nonCDL. Will be driving cargo van and pulling a compressor. Capitol Lawn Sprinkler 608-845-5411. DRIVERS NEEDED: Over the road class A CDL required, guaranteed $60,000 annually, $50 safety bonus per trip, routes are 4-8 days, delivered straight to rural customers, based in Lancaster, WI. 608-723-7977. LOCAL CONSTRUCTION company in need of carpenters and laborers. Wages based on experience. Paid holidays, Retirement plan401K, vacation pay, good health insurance. Call 608-748-4473 for application instructions. LOOKING FOR Class A CDL ton truck driver. Must have good driving record and references. Paid weekly. Call 608523-4712. THE WISCONSIN NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION is seeking an administrative assistant to provide overall support to staff, including fulfilling administrative requests, organizing and scheduling appointments and assuming receptionist duties. Applicants must: be able to work independently or as part of a team, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, have excellent communication skills, be detail oriented, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe products. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, knowledge of the newspaper industry and experience with events and using a membership database. To learn more contact beth. bennett@wnanews.com or apply online at: wnanews.comcareers OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm. Visit our website: www.capitalcityclean.com or call our office: 608-831-8850
0548 Services 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 ART'S LAWNCARE: Mowing, trimming. Weed Control. Rough mowing available. 608-235-4389 PRIVATE DETECTIVE Services: Specialize in locating people. www. joysprivatedetectiveagency.com. Joy 608-712-6286
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SNOW PLOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-8737038 or 608-669-0025
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OREGON. PLEASANT Oak Court. Saturday, Sept 29 9am-4pm. 9 families, 1 location. Camping, fishing, boating, hiking, hunting equipment, boots and clothing, plus household, kids, men and womens clothing, estate items, dishes, decorations. See our advertising on craigslist. STOUGHTON. 1110 Smedal Dr. 9/289/29 8am-5pm. FallWinter decorations, pumpkins, misc. STOUGHTON. 419 Kensington Square. Saturday 9/29 8am-4pm. Multi-Families.
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DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION TAH LIVESTOCK WINSLOW, IL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2018 1:00 PM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO FAR: 25 FRESH PARLOR BROKE 2 YEAR OLD HOLSTEIN HEIFERS AND 1 FANCY, FANCY, FRESH CROSSBRED HEIFER. TOP KIND THAT ARE HARD TO FIND. ALL FRESH 3-6 WEEKS WITH BEAUTIFUL UDDERS. YOU WILL LIKE THEM WHEN YOU GET THEM HOME. 8 STANCHION MILKED COWS FROM HERD DISPERSAL, HALF FRESH AND HALF BRED BACK. NICE COWS IN A GOOD FLOW OF MILK. 18 FARM FRESH OPEN HEIFERS FROM ONE DAIRY. 4 JERSEYS, 2 JERSEY CROSS, BALANCE HOLSTEINS. WEIGH 600800#s. GREEN AND GOOD. ALSO PENDING IS A STANCHION MILKED HERD OF COWS AND YOUNG STOCK FROM GREEN COUNTY WI. CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW. TAHLIVESTOCK.COM FOR DETAILS AND MORE CONSIGNMENTS. CALL IN YOUR EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO WE CAN GET THEM ADVERTISED FOR YOU. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY!! THANKS TO ALL OUR LOYAL CONSIGNORS AND BUYERS FOR OUR 29TH YEAR IN BUSINESS!! WE APPRECIATE YOU!!! ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR SALES PLEASE CALL TERRY AT 815-291-5604 CELL OR 815-3675581 BARN AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. AUCTIONEER: HANK HOLMIL LICENSE #441.00236# FOR SALE: Polled Herefords, bred cows, fancy heifer calves, bulls (will hold until spring), Owego Stock Farm, 608-543-3778.
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Space: Phase 2 environmental assessments expected to be available before Oct. 9 meeting “It’s hard to draw a road map to complete independence financially,” he said. “Seventeen percent of our revenue this year comes from the city … and for that $170,000, the city is getting an enormous draw.” He agreed with the potential for a cafe or dedicated place to sell merchandise. “While we’ve been on the phone, the band has loaded in past me at my desk, and I’ve been putting away everything that’s on the table in my desk so I can hide it,” Brehm described.
Continued from page 1 working day. City staff say the space is not only welcome but needed soon, meaning the bank’s offer to donate the building would be truly a gift. And there’s even potential to use the extra space for revenue for the growing Stoughton Opera House schedule. But land that likely once had leaking gas tanks could someday cost the city big bucks, and the city has already committed $6,000 to the environmental study, would be responsible for closing costs and would be giving up more than $20,000 in property tax revenue. The benefits outweigh t h e r i s k s , M a y o r Ti m Swadley has said. “Rather than building another facility in three to five years, which could be $1 million to $2 million, we have an opportunity to acquire a building that’s in fine shape for $5,000,” he told the Hub in May. “It’s a wonderful opportunity.”
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Parks and recreation director Dan Glynn works at his desk in the office he shares with rec supervisor Kourtni Barnes at City Moving a few depart- Hall. ments to the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building would increase efficiency and professionalism, planning director Rodney Scheel told the Hub. A s i t s t a n d s , s eve r a l offices are “doubled up,” making for “a very challenging distribution of staff” there, he said. “I have people sharing the same desk on the same day,” he said. “That’s not efficient, (and) if it could be prevented, we’d like to see that happen.” It’s yet to be decided Above, left, the reception space in the McFarland State Bank building. The bank has offered to donate the building, above which departments might right, to the city, a process that will be informed by environmental tests expected at the Oct. 9 council meeting. make the move, but Scheel described the benefits it y o u ’r e wo r k i n g w i t h a times when a member of ‘Money walking out “The idea is if we can crecould have for those who customer and there’s other the public might feel more ate more revenue and mindeal with the public saying people in the office trying comfortable talking about the door’ imize the budget amount, “the front counter presence to take care of other tasks, an individualized need in In addition to increasing that’s more money that we’d (of the bank building) is a that’s not very profession- a one-on-one basis, Scheel services to Stoughton resi- have available to address the very attractive option for al.” said. dents, Mayor Swadley said compensation issue or other us.” There isn’t a waiting Brehm said the Opera giving the Opera House things,” the mayor explained. “We’ve got people who area for the public, nor a H o u s e i s f e e l i n g t h e room to grow might free it This year, the Opera come into our offices all break room for city staff, squeeze, too. up to enhance its offerings House is requesting about the time to take out per- so there’s nowhere to go “ N o t u n s u r p r i s i n g l y, and pursue other revenue $170,000 in the city budget, m i t s ,” h e s a i d . “ W h e n to eat lunch. And there are the needs of a performing sources. the vast majority of which arts space and a municipal “There’s a lot of mon- would go to pay its staff. Brehm agreed with the government are different,” ey walking out the door,” Brehm said. “As we’ve Swadley said, explaining the potential for adding services grown, the two things have Opera House could grow to if space is freed up, but he started to rub up against include a gift shop, meet- cautioned against the goal each other more than they and-greet area or conces- of making the Opera House self-sufficient. did 8 or 9 years ago.” sions sales. Antacids and other medication may
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The process to transfer the property to the city faces a significant deadline Oct. 15. That’s the date set by the contract the city agreed to, allowing the city to pull out of the deal without penalty. Bank management has indicated it would be willing to extend the date if needed, but it insisted on keeping it in the deal in part to ensure the donation gets done by the end of the year for tax purposes, city attorney Matt Dregne said. The Phase 2 environmental assessments are expected to be available before the council’s Oct. 9 meeting, just in time to give alders the opportunity to evaluate the potential risks. At one point, Ald. Denise Duranczyk (Dist. 1) had opposed accepting the building because the city had not done a space-needs analysis and faced potential economic liability to environmentally remediate the site, but she later said she would support it, contingent on the environmental findings. One potential benefit of the project would be the opportunity to consolidate a food pantry and the personal needs pantry into a one-stop-shop for people in need, she said. For Brehm, the time is right for the city to grow in this direction. “It’s cute to a point, it’s fun to a point and there does come a point at which we have to say we’re up against a wall here and we need a little breathing room,” he said. “And I’m sure there are departments that want breathing room from us.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
RDA: Christianson worries new group doesn’t have riverfront plan Continued from page 1 site. And, he said, the RDA still doesn’t have a plan for the area, unlike the body he served on two years ago. “The city could have had the riverfront project now if they (the Common Council) had followed through with everything that the previous committee – the long-term committee, I might add – had all set,” he complained. “Everything was in place. All they had to do was work with the master developer and everybody would have gotten what they wanted. “But they didn’t,” he added, “and half way through the process they changed their mind and wanted to reclaim that dilapidated building that now even looks worse now than it did before.” Swadley said he understands Christianson’s frustration and he shares
some of it. On the other hand, he said, the new group, led by chairman Springman, has a different attitude and a commitment to a more open process. “The previous RDA made decisions and didn’t post that information publicly and didn’t communicate with the city council,” he said. “They didn’t make sure that everybody was on the same page, and that’s what Roger is trying to do – keep everybody engaged in the process so that when it comes time to make a decision, we all understand how we got there.” The mayor said he wasn’t concerned about the optics of removing Sveum from the RDA. “I was more concerned about what was best for the project moving forward,” he said. “I try not to worry about the political stuff. I tried to do it in a kind, professional way. That’s difficult, but that’s why I was elected.”
For his part, Sveum said he accepted the mayor’s decision and is glad he remains a member of the Police and Fire Commission. “Former members Scott Truehl, Dan Kittleson, Brian Kahl, Ron Christianson and I worked very hard for several years to set the table for the present RDA,” Sveum wrote in an email to the Hub. “I also believe that we all would have enjoyed being able to continue and see the riverfront redevelopment project to a successful end. “However,” he added, “the mayor and council felt changes were necessary – and that’s fine.” He wished the RDA “nothing but the best as they work on behalf of the Stoughton community.” Contact Bill Livick at bill.livick@ wcinet.com