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Another skimpy budget up for vote Mayor’s proposal passes on most department requests JIM FEROLIE Hub editor
If You Go What: City of Stoughton budget public hearing When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: City Hall, 207 S. Forrest St. Info: 873-6677
As predicted, the mayor’s proposed 2020 budget for the City of Stoughton has few frills and passes on most new department head requests. And yet, despite providing a fraction of the more Budget than $350,000 in requestpublication ed staffing and other operational additions, it also The Hub, Oct. 24 features a tax increase for most people. While the city’s tax rate rise for most residents would drop nearly 2 per- because property values cent under the proposal, the effective tax rate will Turn to Budget/Page 10
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Levi Miller, gets cookies from Fosdal’s Bakery while trick or treating during Destination Weekend Saturday, Oct. 26.
Downtown destination Stoughton’s Destination Weekend saw hundreds of participants strolling through downtown to enjoy businesses, tours, rosemaling and Norwegian heritage. Visitors were able to shop at the Wisconsin State Rosemaling Association Bazaar, browse black and white photos by Knud Knudsen at Livsreise, watch the Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers perform and collect candy with
downtown trick or treating. Destination Weekend has been an annual tradition for seven years. It is put on by the Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and Stoughton Norwegian Summit group. To view or buy the photos in the slideshow, visit smugmug.com Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.
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Tru by Hilton’s construction site in Kettle Park West on Tuesday, Oct. 29.
Bruno makes mental illness not guilty plea Kettle Park West hotel Stoughton man KIMBERLY WETHAL Unified Newspaper Group
A Stoughton man accused of the November 2017 murder of his roommate is set to stand trial early next year. Ted Bruno was found competent by Judge William Hanrahan on Wednesday, Oct. 2, based on a d o c t o r ’s r e p o r t . B r u n o had spent almost a year in Mendota Mental Health
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Gaida 11 times with a knife during an argument at the home on Felland Street, breaking the knife off in Gaida’s throat. He told police he had left the house after subduing Gaida and returned to make sure he was dead, according to the criminal complaint produced by the district attorney. Bruno was deemed incompetent to stand trial in October 2018 when he was sentenced to spend 335 days at MMHI. Hanrahan approved involuntary medication based on the testimony of MMHI psychologist Ana Garcia, who testified that Bruno suffers from delusions and disorganized
thinking. The October 2018 competency evaluation, completed by Wisconsin Forensic Unit psychologist Dr. Christina Engen, also concluded Bruno showed signs of undiagnosed schizophrenia. During the October 2018 competency hearing, Bruno said he felt competent to stand trial and did not need medication, but Engen argued he was not, but could become so with treatment. Bruno most recently challenged the involuntary medication order on Sept. 5. Amber Levenhagen’s reporting contributed to this story.
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More than three years after the city approved it, a new hotel is under construction on the city’s west side. Construction on the Tru by Hilton hotel in the Kettle Park West development began last week, Forward Development Group development and construction executive Fred DeVillers confirmed Monday to the Hub. Paul Harms, who will be the manager of the new
hotel, told the Hub on Monday night an official groundbreaking ceremony will take place Nov. 14. The development has faced many delays. In early 2018, FDG representative Dennis Steinkraus told the Hub construction was scheduled to begin in May 2018 and be completed by March 2019. Developers originally obtained a permit in July 2016, but it expired after one year. The Stoughton Common Council voted to approve another permit in January 2018.
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Institute, receiving court-ordered medication. Bruno had pleaded not guilty to first-degree homicide in Bruno the killing of roommate Kim Gaida in April 2018. On Thursday, Oct. 24, his lawyer Eric Schulenburg sent a letter to Hanrahan, adding “Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease of Defect” to his plea. Bruno is set to stand trial for the homicide charge in early January. On Nov. 27, 2017, Bruno is alleged to have stabbed
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Students embrace before getting on a bus to the airport Saturday, Oct. 26. Students from Germany and Stoughton High School participated in an exchange program that started earlier in the summer.
Exchanging goodbyes German students bid farewell Photos by Justin Loewen
Ronan Hayes, 9, of Oregon attempts to sink a bean bag toss during the Happy Horses Halloween fall event at Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center on Friday, Oct. 25.
elaborately-decorated barn and dressed-up horses to match. The farm’s horse-training arena also featured crafts and games, with a bouncy house just outside. Calvin Williamson, 7, of Oregon leaves his handprint in the “ocean” section of a decorated barn during the Happy Horses Halloween fall event.
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Stoughton High School let go of a small piece of Germany on Saturday, as 20 exchange students said their farewells at the entrance of the school. A crowd of roughly 60 people, waiting for a yellow bus to arrive and take students to the airport, are connected by the biennial Greven, the German exchange program. Over the summer, 20
picking. “A lot of students said, ‘thank you for showing us Culvers,’” Floeter said with a laugh. Through teary eyes and long hugs, students and families promised to stay in touch, stating the exchange “went too fast.” Permanent and open invitations were given: “You can come back anytime” and “let us know when you get home safely.” The next exchange is set for 2021. Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.
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Commission seeks public input Landmark to hold open house for proposed historic district on Nov. 6
The Landmarks Commission is seeking public comment on designating the downtown a City Local Historic District. An open house is set for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the EMS Hanson Room, 516 S. Fourth St. For those who can not attend but would like to provide feedback, an online survey will be available on the City of Stought o n ’s w e b s i t e s t a r t i n g Thursday, Nov. 7. There are 67 buildings from Fifth Street to the Yahara River that would be included in the designated local landmark historic district. If the proposal is accepted, the Landmarks Commission would have the authority to review proposed exterior changes of these buildings. The designation would not affect the interior of the building, nor will it require property
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What: Public meeting for Landmarks Commission historic district designation When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Where: Stoughton Area EMS Hanson Room, 516 S. Fourth St. Info: Click on Downtown Community Open House on ci.stoughton. wi.us or email mstacey@ ci.stoughton.wi.us.
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Change will bring better night coverage, saves $13,466 JUSTIN LOEWEN Hub correspondent
The Stoughton Police Department is creating a fourth sergeant position for supervising night operations. The Common Council unanimously authorized the new role at its Oct. 22 Leck meeting. The sergeant will replace a lieutenant position that has been vacant since Lt. Nathan Hartwig left the role last summer. The decision leaves Lt. Patrick Conlin as the department’s only lieutenant, who has served in the role for more than 18 years. By reclassifying the
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Businesses and other buildings along Main Street.
feedback. The Lakota Group and the Commission invited downtown businesses and property owners to a meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, to get one-on-one feed, however, few property owners attended. Attendees that were at the meeting wanted information about how the historic district would be different than the downtown overlay district. Specifically, attendees wanted to k n ow h ow t h e r eg u l a tions on the exterior of the buildings change.
owners to change existing exteriors unless they make other changes. This new designation would replace the current downtown design overlay district, which was implemented in 2009 and has a similar review process through the Planning Commission. Doug Kaarre, senior associate at The Lakota Group, a historical consulting firm hired by the Commission, said the meetings are meant to help people understand what a local landmark historic district is and hear public
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After hearing feedback during the public open house and from the online survey, the Landmarks Commission plans to make a recommendation to the Common Council, which will have the final decision. For information on historic preservation, Stoughton’s local landmarks and the role of the Landmarks Commission visit stoughtonlandmarks.com. To access the online survey visit ci.stoughton. wi.us beginning Nov. 7. Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.
lieutenant position as a sergeant, the move will save SPD an estimated $13,466 and will allow for coverage of a night shift from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. “What we found through two cycles of the second lieutenants now in that position is that we just couldn’t consistently get them there at night because their duties and projects that they get involved in often times drifts up into the day shift,” police chief Greg Leck told the council. “We will be able to help eliminate that because we’ll have that permanent supervisor assignment at the shift now.” Lt. Hartwig cited family reasons when he left the department and has moved to Tennessee. “This is a real loss for the department – he’s a very good police officer,” city Police and Fire Commission chair Jon Lewis wrote in an email to the Hub. Hartwig’s responsibilities will fall to the four sergeants, Conlin and Leck. The department is hoping to fill the sergeant position internally, Leck said.
Deal sets stage for northwest annexation of 51 acres meeting on Oct. 22. As an unincorporated community, Dunn also cannot prevent the annexation if the state Department of Administration deems it appropriate. The city’s Plan Commission delayed a first reading of an annexation ordinance in order to first address some of Dunn’s concerns, Ald. Phil Caravelo (D-2) said.
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citizen comments. Ald. Jean Ligocki (Dist. 2) said she would be OK with it if there are listening sessions available before the vote. Those listening sessions KPW TIF decision coming The Common Council plans to decide have been planned on a Kettle Park West taxpayer funding EMS user fees go up request just before Thanksgiving. The cost of having a medical emergenForward Development Group requested $3 million in tax-increment financing cy is going up for residents of Stoughton for Phase 2 of the westside subdivision and its EMS district. The Common Counin July. The council discussed it at length cil voted unanimously to increase EMS Oct. 22 and has set a vote on the request user fees by an estimated $45,000. Operating costs for items like medication for its Nov. 26 meeting. Finance director Jamin Friedl will not have gone up in previous years, EMS staff be available, and some alders were con- explained. Ald. Brett Schumacher (Dist. cerned holding such a vote on Thanks- 1) said the last increase in user fees was in giving week might limit the number of 2015.
The City of Stoughton is moving closer to annexing 51 acres northwest of the city from the Town of Dunn. The Common Council on Oct. 22 unanimously approved a pre-annexation agreement with Bob Dvorak, who has requested the annexation of land on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 51 near where the roadway joins County Hwy. B. Dvorak is looking to develop the land in about 7 to 10 years, Ald. Brett Schumacher (Dist. 1) told the council. The pre-annexation agreement allows the city t o s e e k r e i m bu r s e m e n t for expenses related to
considering the annexation. It also requires Dvorak to reimburse the city for development expenses in the event of annexation, city planning director Rodney
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Support for hospital appreciated A huge thank you to all who supported the Partners of Stoughton Hospital 3R fundraiser on October 16 at Lageret. The venue was wonderful, the repurposed items were very creative and the evening was very fun! Thanks to all the downtown businesses who let us display some of our items,
all those who took the time to create something special for the event, and all those who attended and bid on the items. We appreciate all the community support as we support our local hospital. Becky Greiber Claudia Quam
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entors and networking are valuable and can be the deciding factors in the strength of a community. According to “The Chronicle of Evidence-Based Mentoring,” Oprah Winfrey was mentored by the late poet and celebrated author Maya Angelou. “She was there for me always, guiding me through some of the most important years of my life,” Winfrey Zarth said. “Mentors are important, and I don’t think anybody makes it in the world without some form of mentorship.” The Chronicle also tells how former Apple CEO Steve Jobs mentored Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, saying they met often to discuss management practices and noting that Zuckerberg posted a thankyou when Jobs passed away in 2011. Often, successful individuals say it was a teacher who made them feel special, made them think they were talented, inspired them to develop a skill or overcome adversity and challenges. There is a lot of power in having someone in your corner. It can be a game changer to know someone who has been there and done that and is willing to stand by your side and advise you or occasionally hold your hand and lead you. There are many organizations that take this role for members of the Stoughton community, and eight years ago, some of them came together to create the Stoughton Area Resource Guide. I am working to bring this group back together to reconnect, share information and do some creative problem solving of issues that still challenge the Stoughton community. It’s an important role, and one of the most important ways it helps people is teaching them how to cope. Successfully
learning a new skill breeds confidence and courage to continue to try to new things. This includes learning the importance of self-discipline and studying. A mentor can help you find the endurance to try a little harder or go a little longer to reach your goal. Working as a nurse in a clinic, and with drug dependent patients, the importance of good role models and mentoring becomes really obvious. It’s hard to cope when you are in pain, and if the pain pills become a long-term tool in being able to cope people get sucked in. As individuals deal with the narcotic epidemic, lack of coping skills or poor coping skills, continues to come up as a common denominator. Mentoring and learning new coping skills can help pull loved ones out of dependence on narcotics. Networking and the united strength of families and healthy friends can surround someone with love and give them the strength and courage to succeed. It’s always a good idea to tell someone “good job” when you are impressed, as honest compliments can change someone’s direction. I didn’t know I was a writer until someone listened to my story and said, “You should write that and submit it for an article.” I found a poem that states: “you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and loved more than you know.” I can’t find the author. But I wrote it on the cover of my phone to look at when I need strength and courage. I don’t know anyone who came from a perfect family, with perfect parents, in a perfect world. It seems so easy for someone who has struggled and survived, to just show others how to travel through the maze of life. It’s like the feeling of cracking a brain teaser puzzle and remembering how hard it seemed until you cracked it and now it seems so obvious. Children learning life skills, young adults learning
independence, working adults overwhelmed with demands, and older adults learning technology can all use a mentor. My 10 year old grandchild was my technology mentor and fixed my cell phone (Thank you Savannah). We can all be a mentor. It’s really all about seeing the benefits of living as a team. If we all act as mentors, providing assistance and sharing strengths; and we all accept help, knowing someone else has already been there, we will be stronger as a family and a community. That’s why I want to support mentoring and advocacy programs in Stoughton. We already have START, the Stoughton Area Resource Team, which provides support and advocacy for those 18-55 years old who need a hand up, and there are many other groups out there. Community Living Connections provides support for adults with developmental disabilities. Head Start and Early Head Start, provide support to families with young children. Eyes of Hope Stoughton, works to support young adults. Joining Forces for Families, links families with resources to address basic needs. The MARC center supports services for adults with disabilities. The Stoughton Youth Center supports teenagers. The Stoughton Senior Center supports adults 55 and over. The Stoughton Area Resource Guide lists these and other basic services for individuals and families seeking assistance and support. It is available on the Stoughton library website. In March 2020, a conference will attempt to bring this group back together for a sharing of information and to develop some long term networking between the groups. If you are interested in being a part of this conference or learning more, please send a message with your interest and contact information to StoughtonMentoring@gmail.com. Brenda Zarth is a registered nurse who lives in Stoughton.
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SACF announces its 2019 award recipients The Stoughton Area Community Foundation gave $53,460 of grants to 21 organizations for 2019. Board members had the privilege and excitement of accepting every single application they received this year. All applicants were awarded something, with some organizations receiving the full amount requested. The total requested amount was roughly $65,000. Grant funds come from individual, recurring and estate donations. The 11 volunteer SACF board members live or work in Stoughton. They have a connection to the community, grant committee chair Bob Diebel said, and “want to make it a better place.” The grants are awarded to organizations that focus on arts, children/youth, community development, community wellness, education, health, historic preservation and programs for seniors. Many grants are recurring and can be designated for a
specific project, Diebel said. Community organizations with in the Stoughton Area School District are invited to submit grant requests annually, with a deadline of Sept. 15 every year.
recipients this year. Foundation BJJ, started in March and provides free Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training to veterans. According to Foundation BJJ’s application, “studies have shown that Brazilian jiu New grant recipients Jitsu rapidly aids in the recovT h e S t o u g h t o n A r e a ery process for members of Community Foundation the military with PTSD, sexhad four, first-time grant ual trauma and other physical
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A member of the Stoughton Area Community Foundation is stepping down after 20 years of volunteer service. Paulette Oinonen was with the organization when it started in 1999. Over the years, she has helped give more than 70 nonprofit organizations grants. As a retired flight attendant, one of the founding members Kent Knutson asked Oinonen to be on the board. She has stuck with it every since because she enjoys being surrounded by the culOinonen tural generosity of the city. Over the years Oinonen has seen Stoughton organizations that help people in need grow such as START and the Free Health Clinic. She said the highlight is watching the money change the city she has known for many years. “There is so much more that goes on (in Stoughton),” Oinonen said. “All these different causes that are in the community that people can draw from.” As she resigns to spend time with her 10 grandchildren, she said the will miss her friends at the SACF, but is excited to watch the mission spread. “I think Stoughton is a very giving community and it is great to be apart of that,” she said.
to the application. season of: one youth producAligning Stars Theatre tion, one high school producis a local theater produc- tion and one production for For a full list of recipients, tion company. The compa- actors post high school. visit ConnectStoughton.com According to the applicany was established in 2009 limiting disabilities.” to give young actors more tion, “the biggest expense SHS Orchestra Boosters opportunities. to putting on a musical is is a newly established group The organization request- typically paying for the to help support students in ed funds for the 2019 winter rights to use the materials.” the orchestra program. According to their grant application, the fees to participate in orchestra are kept low so all students can participate; however, the fees do not cover the cost of upkeep on the instruments. The grant money will help cover the gap between the fee and the actual cost, in addition to instrument storage, lights for music stands Paul Lawrence and new sheet-music folders. 608-516-2392 Friends of the Badfish Creek Watershed requested $1,000 for a specific water sampling project. In 2017, the levels of E.coli bacteria in the Badfish Creek rose to levels considered unsafe by the State of Wisconsin. The Friends group would like to send water samples to the Wisconsin State Hygiene Lab and test for human and ruminant Range Closed Friday, November 22nd: sources. Depending on the No Exceptions. results, the group would like to “encourage appro- 25, 50 & 100 yard ranges with covered priate policy changes con- benches. Benches, targets & help are furnished. cerning effluent and agricultural runoff,” according $8.00 Per Gun
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Be the guest at the Stoughton High School’s performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” The musical is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 and S a t u r d a y, N ov. 2 w i t h a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $8 for students and seniors, and can be purchased at showtix4u.com. Guests to the Sunday, Nov. 3 performance have a chance to meet Belle and her friends during a specialty prelude; “Mrs. Pott’s Tea Party,” set for noon. There will be music, treats and games. Tea party tickets are $5 with the purchase of a student ticket. A live orchestra will perform familiar songs like “Be our Guest,” “Beauty and the Beast” and “Gaston.” SHS theatre program director Deirdre Bouzek, who produced the musical, said the production is appropriate for all ages. “We wanted to bring Beauty and the Beast to our stage because it’s a production that appeals to the entire family,” she said in a news release.”It’s colorful and fun and will have you singing along to memorable songs.” The musical production features more than 50 cast members including: Gabbi Unitan as Belle, Sean
If You Go What: SHS presents Beauty and the Beast When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Where: Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave. Price: $12 (general admission), $8 (students and seniors), $5 (tea party) Purchase tickets: showtix4u.com Info: Deirdre Bouzek at ddbouzek@msn.com or 658-0462
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Stoughton High School performs Disney’s “Beauty McGlynn as the Beast, and the Beast” Nov. 1-3. Clove Rewey as Mrs. Potts, Sam Ross as Chip, Evan SHS senior Jack Trotter Jensen as Cogsworth, Isaiah Rowley as Lumiere, Mag- takes on the role of Gaston, gie McNulty as Babette who tries to win the affecand Felicia Lawrence as tion of Belle , with help M a d a m e d e l a G r a n d e from his sidekick, Lefou, played by Jack Ebner. Other Bouche.
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“Trick or Treat” “Jr.” & “Jo” Volla would like you to join them as they celebrate their 60th Anniversary on November 2nd at the American Legion Post 59, 803 N. Page Street, Stoughton, WI from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
For information call (608) 225-8453 www.stoughtoncc.org
(Lunch is available) Door Prize Drawing at 1:30 p.m.
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Community calendar friendship room, 400 N. Morris Street. A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check in. People who are 17 years of age and older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health, may be eligible to donate. For information, call 1-800-red cross (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.
‘Great painters’
Michael Hecht, of Skaalen Retirement Services, will host a presentation on famous painters from 12:301:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the Stoughton Senior Center. Registration is required by noon on Oct. 31. During the program, Hecht will talk about works from Degas, Suerat, Whistler and Curry. Lunch will be available beginning Yoga at 11:30 a.m.. Start with yoga, or strengthen your For information and to make your past routine, with a free yoga class at reservation call the senior center at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Stough873-8585. ton Public Library. Participants should bring a yoga Knocking on doors mat or large towel. The class is Stoughton Area Democrats and geared towards ages 16 and up, is Progressives want to give advance open to all skill levels. notice they will be visiting neighbors No registration is required. door to door Saturday, Nov. 2, and For information, call 873-6281. Sunday, Nov. 3. The purpose of the visits is to lis- Music appreciation ten to and learn about voters’ conJohn Beutel’s music appreciation cerns, according to a news release. series returns at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. Volunteers will represent the Dem- 4, at the Stoughton Opera House, 381 ocratic Party. They will use instruc- E. Main St. tions provided by the party and leave This week, the appreciation series behind a piece of printed literature hosts The Wingra Wind Quintet when people are not home. All performers are members of the For information, visit stoughton- Music Faculty at University of Wisdems.org. consin-Madison. The series is supported by the Blood drive Stoughton Area Senior Center, a BryDonate blood from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ant Foundation grant and donations Friday, Nov. 1, at the Skaalen Nurs- from attendees. ing and Rehabilitation Center, in the For information, visit 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
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
Christ the King Community Church
Fulton Church
1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton • 873-9106 Saturday: 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship
Christian Assembly Church
9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Saturday: 8 a.m. prayer breakfast Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Coffee Fellowship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church
825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary
Cooksville Lutheran Church
11927 W. Church St., Evansville 882-4408 Pastor Karla Brekke Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
The Lapskaus Fundraiser dinner for the Stoughton High School Norweigian Dancers is set 4:30-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger. No registration is required. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from the families of the Dancers. Menu includes Norwegian stew, salad, bread, Norwegian waffles with strawberries and whipped cream and beverages. For information, visit stoughtonnorwegiandancers.com.
Healthy living with diabetes A six-week workshop for how to live healthily with diabetes is scheduled for 2:30-5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 5- Dec. 10 at Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. The cost is $20 per person, and registration is required. The registration cost includes a book, instructions and snacks. If participants already have the book, the class is free. There is financial assistance available for those who need it. The workshop is designed to help adults with Type 2 Diabetes or pre-diabetes learn skills and increase their confidence in managing their diabetes. For information, call Sonja at 873-2356.
1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
LakeView Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 • lakevc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship
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.
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Thursday, Oct. 31
• 3:30-5 p.m., Nightmare on 4th St. (recommended for teens), library, 873-6281 • 6-7 p.m., Trick or treat at Skaalen, Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 400 N. Morris St., 873-5651 • 6-8 p.m., Trick or treating, city-wide, 873-6677
Friday, Nov. 1
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blood drive, Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 400 N. Morris St., 873-5651 • 12:30 p.m., Great painters and their paintings, senior center, 873-8585 • 7 p.m., Beauty and the Beast ($12 general admission, $8 seniors and students), Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave., showtix4u.com
Saturday, Nov. 2
• Various hours, Knocking on door initiative by Stoughton Area Democrats, city-wide, stoughtondems.org •7 p.m., Beauty and the Beast ($12 general admission $8 students and seniors), Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave, showtix4u.com
Sunday, Nov. 3
• Various hours, Knocking on door initiative by Stoughton Area Democrats, city-wide, stoughtondems.org •Noon., Beauty and the Beast “Tea Party” ($5), Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave, showtix4u. com •2 p.m., Beauty and the Beast ($12 general admission, $8 seniors and students), Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave, showtix4u.com • 2 p.m., Yoga at the library, library, 873-6281
Monday, Nov. 4
• 3-4 p.m., Music appreciation series, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., stoughtonoperahuse. com • 4:30 p.m., Lapskaus dinner for SHS Norwegian Dancers, Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, stoughtonnorwegiandancers.com. • 7 p.m., Town of Dunkirk Board meeting (first and third Mondays of each month), Town Hall, 654 Cty. Road N, 873-9177
Tuesday, Nov. 5
• 2:30 p.m., Healthy living with diabetes ($20), Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. 873-2356 • 7-8 p.m. Edvard Grieg Chorus rehearsal (bi-weekly), Stoughton Opera House, 301 E. Main St., Dick Johnston at 833-6284
Wednesday, Nov. 6
•6-8 p.m., Public meeting for Local Historic Landmark District, EMS Hanson Room, 516 S. Fourth St., ci.stoughton.wi.us
Thursday, Nov. 7
•7:30 p.m., “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St, StoughtonVillagePlayers.org
Friday, Nov. 8
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: 9:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
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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
700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Family express with Sunday school: 9:10 a.m. 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship
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Human beings know how to help each other.We rise to the occasion after natural disasters,for instance, and demonstrate that we are at our best when our fellow humans need us most. But why can’t we do this all the time? What keeps us from reaching out and helping others in the mundane give and take of our everyday lives? Or why do we sometimes fail to rise to the occasion in certain crises,such as helping refugees from war-torn regions.The fact that we sometimes help and other times look away or just plain refuse to help is perhaps an indictment of our moral sentiments,the feelings of empathy and sympathy which move us to help. Sometimes our heartstrings are pulled and we rise to the occasion and other times we fail to do so. Social Psychology offers some clues to this puzzle.It turns out that what is referred to as bystander apathy (not helping when you see someone in need) can be overcome by 1) noticing that someone needs help; 2) interpreting the situation as one where you could be helpful; 3) taking responsibility for helping; 4) developing a plan (or deciding what should be done); and 5) implementing the plan.It’s not terribly complicated.Most of us could be doing more to help our sisters and brothers in need. – Christopher Simon
• 1 p.m., Norwegian architecture in Wisconsin, Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., livsreise.org. •7:30 p.m., Peter and the Starcatcher, Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St, StoughtonVillagePlayers.org
Saturday, Nov. 9
•9 a.m. to 2 p.m., St. Ann Catholic Parish’s Holiday Gift Fair, St. Ann Catholic Parish, 323 N. Van Buren St., 873-7633 •10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Children’s business expo, St. Ann Catholic Parish, 323 N. Van Buren St., 873-7633 •7:30 p.m., “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St, StoughtonVillagePlayers.org Sunday, Nov. 10 •9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Ann Catholic Parish’s Holiday Gift Fair, St. Ann Catholic Parish, 324 N. Harrison St., 8737633 •2 p.m., “Peter and the Starcatcher,” Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St, StoughtonVillagePlayers.org
Food pantries City of Stoughton Food Pantry
The City of Stoughton Food Pantry, 520 S. Fourth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also be open from 4-6 p.m. Thursday evenings and the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.
SUMC Food Pantry
The Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 525 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. It will also be open from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Personal Essentials Pantry
The Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP), 343 E. Main St., is open from 1-5 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each Month. The pantry will be closed on holidays and if SASD is closed due to weather.
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Zywicki, Jenny headed to state ADAM FEINER Sports editor
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Stoughton sophomore Jayden Zywicki qualified for the Division 1 state meet with a ninth-place finish (17:00.8) at the Kettle Moraine Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Both Stoughton cross country teams will have a representative at the Division 1 state meet Saturday in Wisconsin Rapids. Senior Grace Jenny will represent the girls after finishing seventh with a time of 19:53.7 at the Kettle Moraine Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 26, and sophomore Jayden Zywicki will represent the boys after a ninth-place finish in 17:00.8. Jenny will compete at state for the third time in her career. She qualified as an individual as a freshman, went with the team as a sophomore, and is headed back as an individual in her senior season after an injury-plagued junior year. “Getting to compete at state one last time is really special for me because of everything I’ve had to overcome to get there,” Jenny said. “This season, I really wanted to focus on living in the moment and soaking in every practice and race because after Saturday, I will never get the chance to do this again. Cross country has been a part of my life for so long, which is why it’s going to be so hard saying goodbye.”
The sectional was held at Naga-Waukee Park in Hartland, which is more wooded than the wide-open course at Fort Atkinson High School – the site of the previous week’s Badger South Conference Meet. “The sectional course was tough and windy, but not anything that the team couldn’t handle,” Jenny said. “Before the race, my coach reminded me of all the little moments put into the season. I wasn’t ready for it to be my last race, and I knew I needed to prove to myself that I am still the same runner that I used to be.” Stoughton’s girls program has sent an individual or team to state every year since 2011. Jenny has two goals for herself: run a faster time than she did as a freshman and finish in the top 50. “Based on how she’s run the past few weeks, that is a great goal,” Stoughton girls coach Susan Zaemisch said. “We have trained hills a little harder for her the past three weeks in hopes of making the state meet. She knew she needed to have the strength on the hills and speed to make it to the top level.” T h e g i r l s ’ D iv i s i o n 1 state race is slated to start at
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Stoughton senior Grace Jenny qualified for the Division Turn to State/Page 8 1 state meet with a seventh-place finish (19:53.7) at the Kettle Moraine Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Football
Stoughton sacks Sauk Prairie in playoff opener MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Stoughton junior linebacker Connor Wheeler had a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery to lead the Vikings to a 26-13 win over Sauk Prairie in the first round of the Division 3 playoffs Friday, Oct. 25, at Collins Field. The Vikings forced five turnovers (four fumbles and an interception by Owen Chase) and racked up five sacks. “We knew they (Sauk Prairie) were a big and physical team,” Wheeler said. “We knew we just had to do our individual jobs and not get selfish.” Stoughton (8-2) has won four straight games and will host a second-round playoff game for the first time in program history Friday against Monroe (6-4). The seventh-seeded Cheesemakers upset second-seeded Onalaska to get a rematch against the Vikings. Stoughton defeated Monroe 53-18 in Week 8. “Our first goal was to win conference and get a good playoff spot,” Wheeler said. “Now it’s to win a state championship. We are on the way, and this is just another step towards that.” After bottling up Sauk
Prairie’s running game on first and second down, the Eagles’ wing-T offense was forced into multiple thirdand-long and obvious pass situations. It was a recipe for success for the Vikings. “As a team, we feed off each other,” Stoughton coach Dan Prahl said. “I think now when our defense makes a big play or gets a turnover, the offense is putting up a big play or finishing with a score. It’s a credit to these kids. They are great to coach, they are resilient and pay attention to detail.” Stoughton senior quarterback Adam Hobson completed 14 of 23 passes for 216 yards and three touchdowns. Junior receiver Jack Rilling had six receptions for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Sauk Prairie (6-4) struck first, as senior Parker Breunig tossed a 24-yard touchdown pass to senior tight end Dayton Goette with 45 seconds left in the first quarter. Stoughton answered with a nine-play, 55-yard drive, capped off by junior running back Brooks Empey’s 1-yard touchdown plunge. The Eagles blocked the extra point and led 7-6 with 9:17 left in the second quarter. The Vikings cashed in on
What’s next What: Second round playoff: Monroe (6-4) at Stoughton (8-2) When: 7 p.m., Friday Where: Collins Field
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Stoughton junior defensive back Teddy Baldukas (2) breaks up a pass intended for Sauk Prairie senior Benjamin German late in the second quarter. The Vikings beat the Eagles 26-13 in a first-round playoff game on Friday, Oct. 25, at Collins Field. an 11-play, 86-yard drive, with Hobson finding Rilling for a 14-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-8 to give the Vikings a 12-7 lead at the half. “When I saw the ball come to me, I was just thinking, ‘Make the play,’” Rilling said. “We needed
that play to go up a score.” T h e Vi k i n g s o p e n e d the third quarter with an 11-play, 65-yard drive, punctuated by Hobson’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Rilling on fourth-and-4. Nathan Hutcherson caught a pass from Hobson for the two-point conversion.
Wheeler forced a fumble and the Vikings recovered at their own 49-yard line. On the next play, Hobson tossed a 49-yard touchdown pass to Konner Knauf to give the Vikings a 26-7 lead with 26 seconds left in the third quarter. Hutcherson had six
catches for 83 yards, and Knauf had three receptions for 85 yards. Empey finished with 115 yards on 32 carries. Penalties remain a problem area for Stoughton, which finished with 11 penalties for 135 yards, including 10 for 105 yards in the first half. “ We k e p t c o m i n g a t them,” Rilling said. “We know we got a lot of flags and that’s just a lack of discipline. That’s why we need discipline to win the next game. We kept pushing and they broke down.” Prahl tells his team to block and hit until the echo of the whistle. “I think our physicality going to the whistle is great and I don’t think that contributes to it (increase in penalties),” he said. “I think if anything, our guys are not hearing the whistle or some officiating crews are not blowing the whistle.
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Vikings lose to Elks in regional final Stoughton falls short Stoughton led at halftime in a Division 2 regional championship game at top-seeded Elkhorn on Saturday, Oct. 26, but the Elks surged past the Vikings in the second half for a 4-1 victory. T h e Vi k i n g s ( 9 - 7 - 2 ) knocked off Milton 2-1 in the regional semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at McFarland High School.
Stoughton 2, Milton 1
Junior Milot Misini narrowly missed giving the Vikings the lead against the Red Hawks when his header off a cross by classmate Ben Zeitner sailed over the crossbar by a foot in the 55th minute. A little more than a minute later, Misini took advantage of another opportunity. He corralled a throw-in by junior Jaden Clausen, and beat Milton goalkeeper Maverick Attwood for the game-winning goal. “I waited for the defender to go up for the header, and he didn’t head it correctly,” Misini said. “That allowed me to dribble past the last two defenders and scored.” Stoughton defeated Milton by the same score on Sept. 17 at Collins Field. The regional semifinal was played at McFarland because WIAA rules state that postseason games must be played at a soccer-only facility or on field turf. Stoughton junior
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Stoughton junior goalkeeper Steven Benoy (right) corrals a free kick alongside senior Addison Franseen during the second half Tuesday, Oct. 22, against Milton. The Vikings won 2-1. goalkeeper Steven Benoy preserved the victory with three crucial stops down the stretch. He made a diving save to his left on a free kick just outside the box by Milton’s Declan Riley, and denied Riley again five minutes later on another free kick from the same
spot. Benoy stopped another free kick in the 83rd minute for good measure. “Before every game, I drill it into my head to focus on not messing up,” he said. “I try to make the most tactically-correct plays and try to avoid little errors so they don’t turn
into bigger errors. “That helps me when it comes to the big shots, because then I don’t have to worry about stepping correctly or diving at the right time.” Stoughton played without its top two strikers – senior Derek Karlen and junior AJ Middlesteadt – in the regular-season finale against Monona Grove, and both players had an impact in the first half Tuesday. “With a little more rest, I felt like I had more energy,” Karlen said. “It definitely carried over into this game.” Middlesteadt blasted a shot just over the crossbar a little more than two minutes into the contest, and put a shot on goal a minute later. He left the game with six minutes left due to an apparent back injury, but walked off the pitch under his own power. Milton (8-11-1) scored in the sixth minute, as Luke Grote lofted a shot from 40 yards out over Benoy and into the back of the net. The Vikings had a pair of chances to even the score. Attwood made a diving save on a 25-yard free kick by senior Colin Holtan in the 13th minute, and sophomore Marco Cortes-Lima’s left-footed strike was stopped in the 26th minute. Karlen tied the game in the 35th minute. He took a pass from senior defender Jacob Ferguson, muscled his way past two Milton defenders and beat Attwood.
State: Runners carrying momentum to Wisconsin Rapids Continued from page 7 12:40 p.m. Saturday at The Ridges Golf Course. “Wisconsin Rapids is brutal,” Jenny said. “Every turn somehow brings you to another hill, so times aren’t typically very fast. As long as I finish on empty and leave everything out on the course, I couldn’t ask for a better ending to my last race.” The Stoughton girls took fifth out of 11 teams with 165 points at the sectional. Juniors Gina Owen (21:43.1) and Ellie Trieloff (21:56.5) finished 34th and 40th, respectively. Sophomore Hannah Lawrence (21:57.2) and freshman Mallory Reiser (22:00.2) were 41st and 43rd, respectively. Sophomore G Gibson (45th, 22:05.3) and senior Molly Olstad (48th, 22:06.1) also competed for the Vikings. Sun Prairie won the sectional title with 34 points. A pair of Cardinals – Kate Kopotic (19:02.1) and Hannah Ray (19:25.7) – crossed the finish line as the top two runners. Janesville
Craig (81 points) also qualified for state as a team. A week after winning the conference title for the first time in 19 years, the Stoughton boys put together their best team performance at a sectional since 2006. The Vikings finished fourth with 118 points behind sectional champion Madison La Follette (37 points), fellow state qualifier Oconomowoc (40) and Sun Prairie (83). The three teams ahead of Stoughton were ranked in the top 20 of Division 1 in the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association Poll all season. “I think winning conference last week did help with momentum, especially for Jayden and Colton (Hansen),” Stoughton boys coach Patrick Schneider said. “Both were in the hunt to qualify for state as an individual and they had the confidence to run with the top guys. Colton ran a gutsy race, but just narrowly missed qualifying. Jayden ran really smart. He went out with the pack that was going to contend for a state slot, and just moved up as the race
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progressed.” Zywicki collected another top-10 finish a week after taking third at the conference meet. His classmate Hansen narrowly missed qualifying for state in 17th (17:17). The boys’ Division 1 state race is slated to start at 2:35 p.m. Saturday at The Ridges Golf Course. “I want Jayden to enjoy the experience of being at state,” Schneider said. “I want him to run hard and see if he can pick off any more of the kids who beat him at sectionals. Both Kettle Moraine and the state meet course are challenging. I think running sectionals at Kettle Moraine was good practice for state.” A trio of juniors rounded out Stoughton’s counting times. Cade Millam took 25th (17:45.5), Christian Smith placed 33rd (18:04.4) and Alexander Wicks was 34th (18:06.6). Seniors Gavin Model (38th, 18:13.7) and Jack Albert (42nd, 18:28.3) also completed for the Vikings. Oconomowoc’s Alexander Vance won the individual sectional title with a time of 15:55.2.
in regional semifinals MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
After seeing senior outside hitter Veronica Ewald go down with an ankle injury in a Division 1 regional semifinal Thursday, Oct. 24, Stoughton senior Aspen Alexander wanted to leave it all on the court playing for her classmate and friend. Alexander and the Vikings did just that, but fell on the road to Monona Grove 25-12, 21-25, 19-25, 25-16, 15-6. “We had to win for her and push ourselves harder,” Alexander said of Ewald’s injury, “because we know she wanted to be on that court so bad.” Stoughton (13-25), the No. 10 seed in the Elkhorn Sectional, scrambled in the fifth set trying to defend against tips by the seventh-seeded Silver Eagles. Digs near the net left the Vikings exposed to hits in the back row and on the pins. Monona Grove jumped out to a 6-1 lead after three Stoughton errors, and led 10-2 after an ace by Alyssa Smith. T h e Vi k i n g s s c o r e d four straight points to cut its deficit in half down 12-6, but the Silver Eagles closed the match with three straight points. Stoughton played without junior setter Greta Nashold in the two teams’ first meeting this season, as the Silver Eagles won in a sweep on Sept. 5. “Our girls were hungry,” Stoughton coach Rachael Gierhart said. “The girls wa n t e d a r e m a t c h a n d showed MG what we had.” Monona Grove rolled to
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a first-set victory in the first set, but the Vikings won a see-saw second set to tie the match. Alexander gave the Vikings a spark with her digging and defensive coverage, as she finished with a teamhigh 28 digs and two aces. “Aspen was definitely the fire that we needed in the second set, especially after Veronica went down,” Gierhart said. “She dug really deep.” Ewald went down on a spike attempt in the middle of the second set, and the Vikings fell behind 15-14 after three lifts. Stoughton’s Amber Hodkiewicz had a stuff block to tie the set at 17, and the Vikings scored eight of the final 12 points to tie the match at a set apiece. Stoughton junior Piper Jensen had eight straight service points and two aces to start the third set. The Silver Eagles rallied by winning the next seven points. Senior middle blocker Riley Royston and Paige Schuttemeier each had key kills to extend the Vikings’ lead to 18-13. “I think our team plays best when we are having fun and playing scrappy,” Alexander said. “When we get those scrappy plays and someone puts it away, it motivates us even more. It makes us want to play even harder.” Stoughton jumped out to an 8-3 lead in the fourth set after kills by Hodkiewicz and senior Kat Eugster. Monona Grove rallied to take an 11-10 lead, and battled to force the decisive fifth set. “I think we showed them what Stoughton volleyball is,” Alexander said. “We proved that we can be a very good team at times.”
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Legals NOTICE The City of Stoughton hereby provides notice that it intends to apply for Section 5310 program funds for the Madison Metropolitan Area to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities in the City of Stoughton service area. The application is requesting up to 80% funding for an accessible mini-van. Individuals or agencies wishing to comment or receive additional information about this application should contact Ryan Wiesen at (608) 646-0152 by November 7, 2019. Published: October 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP
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Stoughton junior Sofia Bormett won the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 1:01.78 in a dual against Oregon on Tuesday night.
Bormett wins three events in tough loss to Panthers MARK NESBITT
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With October nearing its end, Stoughton junior Sofia Bormett knows the championship swimming season is right around the corner. The Vikings lost to rival Oregon 101-69 on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in a Badger South Conference dual at the Oregon Community Pool. The Panthers won eight of the 11 events. Bormett won the 100-meter freestyle (1:01.73) and the 100 backstroke (1:12.40), and junior Evelyn Schaefer, sophomore Melanie Regan and freshman Aly Schaefer to win the 400 free relay with a time of 4:29.24). Bormett, the defending Division 2 state champion in the 200 free, said dual meets are not about winning a race or getting a time, but rather a chance to work on some technical aspects, including tempo and the underwater dolphin kick. “In the past, I haven’t done any (dolphin kicks) really,” she said. “I know if
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I really improve that, I will get a lot better. My tempo is pretty slow because I have long arms. I’m really focusing on getting better there.” Stoughton junior Ava Schigur took second in the 200 free (2:21.03), 2.5 seconds behind Oregon junior Halle Bush. Fellow junior Savy Borroughs placed second in the 50 free (28.91), and s o p h o m o r e C o r a B o rroughs took second in the 100 breaststroke (1:28.71) for Stoughton. Regan finished second in the 400 free with a time of 4:57.83. The Vikings’ 200 free relay team of the Schigur, junior Sydney Schipper and two Burroughs finished second with a time of 2:03.14. “I thought the girls gave a very good effort,” Stoughton co-coach Jeff Bridwell said. “We are in the hardest part of our training. They were mentally tough and got through the meet. There were a lot of best times and things to build on.” The Vikings will host the Badger South Conference Meet on Saturday.
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Stoughton sophomore Melanie Regan swims the breaststroke during the 200-meter individual medley in a dual against Oregon on Tuesday night. She finished third with a time of 2:47.44.
*** PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Stoughton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 South Fourth Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to consider a proposed Conditional Use Permit Application by Jenny Magestro, for a Group Daycare and Nursery School at 1940 Jackson Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. The properties at 1940 Jackson Street are owned by TESNOW LIVING TR, and are more fully described as follows: Parcel Number: 281/0511-063-1334-7 Legal Description: HILL-OLSON ADDN TO HILLCREST LOT 184 Parcel Number: 281/0511-063-1345-4 Legal Description: HILL-OLSON ADDN TO HILLCREST LOT 185 Additional information including a location map can be found at: http:// stoughtoncitydocs.com/planning-commission/ For questions regarding this notice please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 Michael P Stacey Zoning Administrator Published October 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD-REGULAR MEETING (MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019) 1. Regular Board Meeting Opening-A regular meeting of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 7:00 pm by Board Vice President Joe Freye. A. Roll Call-Present: Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Hoppe, Jackson, Patterson, Sorg. Excused: Sullivan & Coughlin. B. Public Comment-None. C. Legislative Update-Kathleen Hoppe’s report included information regarding 4K count legislation, Senate Bill 408 & Assembly Bill 465, and school board issued resolution information from WASB. 2. Contemplated Closed Session-At 7:05 pm, Vice President Freye stated a need for a contemplated closed session. A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Sorg, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote (Aye- Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Patterson, and Sorg) to convene to an executive session of the Stoughton Area School District for an Education Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) and Stoughton Education Association (SEA) negotiation discussion pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.82(1) and 19.85(1)(e). Vice President Freye called a contemplated closed session of the Stoughton Area School Board to order in the Staff Development Center at 7:06 pm. Present: Bubon, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Patterson, and Sorg. The Education Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) and Stoughton Education Association (SEA) negotiations were discussed. A motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Patterson, and carried unanimously to reconvene in open session at 7:15 pm. 3. District Administrator Report-Dr. Onsager introduced the new student school board representative. Upcoming events include FAB LAB pumpkin engraving, Fox Family Breakfast, Annual meeting on 10/21, parent teacher conferences on 10/23 & 10/24. Thank you to Ruth Phillips and her students for sharing their work in the board room and thank you to the board members for their dedication and work for the students in our district in recognition of School Board Member week. 4. Consent Agenda-A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously to approve the September 16, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented; approval of the September 12 — October 22, 2019 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the district: $1,025.50 from the Stoughton Lions Club for the Social Workers Fund (Supplies for students in need), $435.00 from the Stoughton Viking Wrestling Club for a Wrestling Room Sign, $25.00 from Kent & Helen Karberg for the Margaret Larson RN/Health Care Scholarship, $25.00 from Kent and Helen Karberg for the Margaret Larson Memorial Scholarship (in memory of Sharon Midthun), Food for elementary students and their families from the Rotary Club of Stoughton valued at $175.00, Equipment for standing, sitting and other physical and occupational therapy needs from The Ross Family (Marcie & James) valued at $10,457.00, Supplies for Students from Lake View Church valued at $1,080.00 and related cash donation budget adjustments for $1,510.50; approval of Start College Now requests for Spring Semester 2019-2020 totaling approximately $7,893.94; approval of the River Bluff Middle School Overnight Field Trip Request to Concordia Language Villages in Bemidji, MN for 7th & 8th Graders from May 7-May 10, 2020; and the resignation of Trenna Boyd (pending $1,000.00 liquidate damages) effective immediately. 5. Discussion A. Committee Reports- Policy: Bubon reported that the committee met on 10/7/19 and reviewed the 3000 & 4000 policies. Next meeting November 18. Ad Hoc: Hoppe presented the update on the survey being conducted. Several interviews have been completed and a focus group will be held. The results will be presented at future dates. B. Linkages- Board members shared their linkage experiences with the city, parent organizations, and school buildings. C. Health Services & Nursing Report- Laurel Gretebeck, District Nurse, presented the 2018-19 Health Services/ Nursing Report which included information about health conditions/procedures health room usage data, immunization compliance and accomplishments and goals. Laurel answered several board questions following the presentation. D. 3rd Friday Count Update-Erica Pickett, Director of Business Services, provided the 3rd Friday student count update. Overall District enrollment declined by 65 students compared to last year’s count. Board discussion followed the presentation and Pickett answered several questions. 6. Discussion/Action A. Staffing-A motion was made by
Patterson, seconded by Sorg, and carried unanimously to approve an increase of 2.0 one-year temporary EA positions at Kegonsa Elementary School for the 201920 school year. B. Ratification of Tentative Agreement Reached with Educational Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) for 2019-2020 Master Contract- A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to approve ratification of the Tentative Agreement reached regarding the 2019-2020 Educational Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) Master Contract. C. Approval of Employee Relations Committee’s Recommendation for Supplemental Pay Increase to Educational Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) Bargaining Unit Members-A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to approve a supplemental increase of $0.03 per hour, retroactive to July 1, 2019, for Educational Assistants Association of Stoughton (EAAS) bargaining unit members employed as of September 9, 2019, but excluding such members who are new to the District for the 2019-2020 school year (July 1, 2019June 30, 2020). D. Board Resolution-Symbols-A motion was made by Patterson, seconded by Sorg, and carried on a roll call vote (Yes-Hoppe, Freye, FitzGibbon, Jackson, Sorg, and Patterson. No-Bubon) to approve the board resolution-Symbols/ Native Americans: WE, the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District, do resolve that WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos, and nicknames by non-Native people undermines the educational experiences of members of all communities; and WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos and nicknames by non-Native people teaches non-Native American children that it is acceptable to engage in culturally abusive behavior and perpetuate misconceptions about Native American people, culture, history, sovereignty, government, customs, and traditions; and WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos and nicknames by non-Native people establishes an unwelcome, divisive and hostile learning environment for Native American students that affirms negative stereotypes that are promoted in mainstream society; and WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots and other images by non-Native people are an offensive and intolerable practice to Native American Tribal Nations; and WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos, and nicknames by non-Native people has a negative impact on other communities by perpetuating stereotypes and stigmatizing another cultural group; and WHEREAS the continued use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos, and nicknames by non-Native people undermines the ability of Native American Tribal Nations to portray respectful and accurate images of their history, culture, government, sovereignty, customs, and traditions: WE, the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District therefore join other Wisconsin School Boards that have put forth this or similar resolutions and call upon our fellow Wisconsin school districts to choose mascots that do not demean Native peoples. 7. Meeting Closing A. Recap of Action Items-None. B. Future Meetings/Events: Employee Relations Committee Meeting-October 14; Annual Meeting-October 21; Board Special Meeting (Consent Agenda & Tax Levy)-October 21; Meeting with Building Leadership Teams-November 4; Board Learning Session-November 4; Policy Committee Meeting- November 18; Finance Committee Meeting- November 18 C. Adjournment-A motion was made by Sorg, seconded by Patterson, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:42 pm. _____________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: October 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING — Stoughton Area School District (Monday, October 21, 2019) Administration & Educational Services Center, 320 North Street, Stoughton, WI — Board Room Annual Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order-The annual meeting of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by School Board President Francis Sullivan. 2. Introductions A. Board Members and Student Advisory Member, District Administrator, and Director of Business Services-President Sullivan introduced fellow board members and the student advisory member, the District Administrator, Dr. Timothy Onsager, and the Director of Business Services, Erica Pickett. The meeting was turned over to Dr. Onsager. 3. District Administrator’s Overview-Dr. Onsager welcomed everyone and introduced the district administration team, provided information about the District strategic plan, student and staff accomplishments and activities, district and county work around equity, and thanked the community for providing its generous support of our students and staff. 4. Election of Chairperson-President Francis Sullivan entertained a motion for a chairperson. Tim Onsager, 716 King St., nominated Francis Sullivan, 1623 Roby Rd, as chairperson. Steve Jackson, 2697 Rolling View Road, seconded the motion. There being no other nominations, Francis Sullivan was elected chairperson unanimously on a voice vote. Chairperson Sullivan turned the meeting over to Erica Pickett, Director of Business Service, for the presentation of the 20192020 Budget & Tax Levy. 5. Presentation of 2019-2020 Budget and Tax Levy-Erica Pickett’s presentation included State Revenue Limit, Operating Revenues and Expenditures, Debit Service-Fund 39, Tax Levy and Rate, and Tax Information. 6. Budget Hearing A. Discussion of Questions on the 2019-2020 Budget-No elector came forward with questions. 7. Adoption of Tax Levy to Operate and Maintain the Stoughton Area School District for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year-Trish Gates, 1716 Norse Pkwy, moved that the tax levy resolution be approved as follows: Be it resolved that there be levied a tax in the amount of $25,853,970 upon all taxable property located in the Stoughton Area School District in the City of Stoughton and Townships of Albion, Christiana, Cottage Grove, Deerfield, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs, and Rutland in the County of Dane; and, in the Townships of Porter and Union in the
County of Rock, State of Wisconsin for the 2019-2020 school year. The motion was seconded by Krista Huntley Rogers, 2100 Stone Crest Road, and carried unanimously on a voice vote. 8. Adoption of Resolution to Approve Board Member Salaries-Erica Pickett, 2101 Roby Rd., moved that the board member salaries resolution be approved as follows: Be it resolved that the Board of Education members of the Stoughton Area School District receive the following amounts: President-$3,000.00, Vice President-$2,800.00, Clerk-$2,800, Treasurer-$2,800, and other members-$2,600. The motion was seconded by Trish Gates, 1716 Norse Pkwy, and carried unanimously on a voice vote with all board members present abstaining (Bubon, Coughlin, Freye, FitzGibbon, Hoppe, Jackson, Patterson, Sorg, Sullivan). 9. Adoption of Resolution to Approve Reimbursement of Board Member Travel Expenses-Krista Huntley Rogers, 2100 Stone Crest Road, moved that the reimbursement of board member travel expenses resolution be approved as follows: Be it resolved that the members of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District be reimbursed for payment of actual and necessary travel expenses incurred while traveling in the performance of duties. The motion was seconded by Tim Onsager, 716 King St, and carried unanimously on a voice vote with all board members present abstaining (Bubon, Coughlin, Freye, FitzGibbon, Hoppe, Jackson, Patterson, Sorg, Sullivan). 10. Adoption of Resolution to Schedule 2020 Annual Meeting-Tim Onsager, 716 King St., moved that the Schedule 2020 Annual Meeting resolution be approved as follows: Be it resolved that the next Annual Meeting of the Stoughton Area School District be scheduled for 6:00 p.m., October 26, 2020. The motion was seconded by David Handt, 1844 Williams Dr, and carried unanimously on a voice vote. 11. Adjournment-A motion was made by Joe Freye, 1511 Willow Dr, seconded by David Handt, 1844 Williams Dr, and carried unanimously on a voice vote to adjourn at 6:34 p.m. __________________________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: October 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Date//Time: Tuesday, October 8, 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, Ozzie Doom, Ben Heili, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Jean Ligocki, Tom Majewski, Lisa Reeves, Timothy Riley, and Brett Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Mayor Swadley called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that there were 11 alders present. Majewski was absent and excused. Minutes and Reports: the following minutes were entered into the record. Utilities (8/19/19); CACP (9/3/19) Public Comment Period: Bob Diebel, 316 Grant Street, spoke regarding the CIP, specifically sidewalks. He said that in an old neighborhood that it is not appropriate to put sidewalks on each side. He said sidewalks on Grant and McKinley would be appropriate. Joanne Thornton, 404 Grant Street, spoke regarding the CIP, specifically sidewalks. She said that traffic is not concerning enough to add sidewalks. She said that council needs to create a new policy. Steve Royko, 148 E. Prospect St., spoke regarding sidewalks in the CIP. He said that landscaping and very old trees would be negatively impacted. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. He said that the council needed to rid of a “one-size fits all policy” for sidewalk. Kay Rashka, 325 N. Page St., spoke regarding sidewalk in the CIP. She said that the sidewalk ordinance was written in 1997 when Stoughton was growing at a rapid rate. Lorie Oler, 123 E. Taft St., spoke regarding sidewalks in the CIP. She said that sidewalks would destroy the neighborhood. Al Olson, 124 W. Prospect St., spoke regarding sidewalks in the CIP. He stated that a one-size fits all policy does not fit this neighborhood. Pam Tolefson, 125 W. McKinley, spoke in opposition of the sidewalks in the CIP. CONSENT AGENDA A. September 24, 2019 Council Minutes B. R-152-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to issue Operator Licenses to various applicants C. Stoughton Utilities August Payments Due List Report; Stoughton Utilities July Financial Summary; Stoughton Utilities July Statistical Report Motion by Boersma, second by Jenson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 10-0. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS R-153-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Change Order No. 1 to the 2019 Street and Utility Construction Project. Motion by Hirsch, second by Jenson
to approve R-153-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-154-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Change Order No. 2 to the 2019 Street and Utility Construction Project. Motion by Hirsch, second by Reeves to approve R-154-2019. Motion carried 11-0. O-24-2019- Amending Section 2-256 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances, relating to the composition of the Utilities Committee Hirsch read O-24-2019 for the first reading. It will be back before the council on October 22, 2019. R-155-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to enter into an agreement with Robinson Brothers Environmental, Inc. for the 2019 Demolition/Abatement of Former Public Works Facility Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-155-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-156-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the City of Stoughton five-year (20202024) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Motion by Jenson, second by Heili to approve R-156-2019 Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the City of Stoughton five-year (2020-2024) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Motion by Riley, second by Boersma to amend the CIP Plan to remove planned sidewalk construction on Grant, Sherman and Prospect Streets. Motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-4 with Heili, Hirsch, Jenson and Bartlett voted ‘no’. Motion by Reeves, second by Ligocki to amend the CIP to remove funding of sidewalk construction on Grant, Sherman and Prospect Streets with the exception of the maintenance of existing sidewalks. Reeves withdrew her motion. Motion by Boersma, second by Heili to remove the motor patrol unit for the Police Department from the CIP. Motion failed on a vote of 5-6 with Doom, Hirsch, Jenson, Ligocki, Schumacher and Bartlett voting ‘no’ Motion Reeves, second by Caravello to amend the amount that landmarks have requested to $13,000 and include $8,000 for an accessible van. Motion carried 11-0. Original motion as amended twice carried 11-0. Discussion and possible action relating to questions regarding Kettle Park West Phase 2 Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) request Mayor Swadley presented the original request from 2016 vs. the latest request. Discussion and possible action regarding public participation in Kettle Park West TIF request Option A: Public Hearing & TIF 101 Presentation before the October 24, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting Option B: Public Comment Periods on October 8th, October 22nd, November 12th, and November 26th Option C: Public Hearing on October 22, 2019 and TIF 101(in regards of current TIF request) and Public comments for the rest of the meetings Motion by Boersma, second by Reeves to go with option C. Motion carried 11-0. R-159-2019- Resolution on Climate Emergency Motion by Ligocki, second by Riley to approve R-159-2019. Motion carried 10-1 with Boersma voting ‘no’. R-160-2019-Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Stoughton Utilities Employee Compensation Analysis for 2020 Motion by Schumacher, second by Heili to approve R-160-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-157-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the updated position description, grade level and pay rate for the City Treasurer Motion by Schumacher, second by Riley to approve R-157-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-158-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve the updated position description, grade level and pay rate for the Information Technology Director Motion by Schumacher, second by Reeves to approve R-158-2019. Motion carried 11-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Boersma, second Jenson to adjourn at 9:59 p.m. Motion carried 11-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: October 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** ORDIANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL CITY OF STOUGHTON, 207 S. Forrest Street, Stoughton Notice is hereby given that at a regular Common Council meeting on October 22, 2019, the City of Stoughton Common Council approved O-24-2019: Amending Section 2-256 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances, relating to the composition of the Utilities Committee. The full ordinance is on file for examination at the City Clerk’s Office. Published: October 31, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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Budget: Tax rate would go down, but the average tax would go up due to property values have gone up about 5 percent on average. City taxes are about 30 percent of the total tax bill each year. The Common Council plans to review and vote on the budget Tuesday, Nov. 12, after a public hearing. The city’s 12 alders have been involved in the budget process and have o b s e r ve d i t being put together over the past month, and they voted on a staffing addition the same day an Swadley outline of the budget was published, Oct. 24. Certainl y, S t o u g h ton has had its share of Friedl debates over how its money is spent in recent years, but with so little room to maneuver and extensive input from alders so far, the amount spent is unlikely to change much, if at all. B a s e d o n t h e s t a t e ’s levy limit, which is tied to the amount of net new construction (added value minus lost value), Stoughton can add roughly $108,000 to its levy, barely enough for one a d d i t i o n a l s t a ff e r p l u s benefits. After factoring changes in revenue from state aids, increased costs such as health insurance and nondiscretionary spending like the n ew C i t y H a l l bu i l d i n g utilities were factored i n , c i t y s t a ff p r e s e n t e d alders with the option of adding $22,500 in staffing at the Thursday, Oct. 24, committee of the whole meeting. With that money, they chose to add a part-time custodian to address the city’s additional building maintenance needs and add seasonal part-time staffing at Troll Beach, which has seen an increase in attendance. The budget also contains a 2 percent acrossthe-board wage increase for nonunion personnel but 3 percent for union members because of the results of those contract negotiations. It has the smallest increase in the o p e r a t i n g bu d g e t i n a t least five years. M a y o r Ti m S w a d l e y told the Hub the budget had some flexibili t y – a s p r o p o s e d , i t ’s $83,000 under expenditure restraint limit, which provides revenue sharing in future years – but not much. More important, he said, was ensuring the budget has sustainability. Second-year finance director Jamin Friedl made adjustments to
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Patrol officer: $89,254 Community service officer added hours: $48,887 Detective promotion: $3,000
The tax levy is the total amount a municipality extracts in property taxes. This amount cannot increase, regardless of property value, unless the city grows, has increased debt obligations or can carry over a portion of either or both of those factors from a previous year. The mill rate is the tax percentage, expressed as a cost per $1,000 in assessed value. That means if your home is worth $200,000 and the mill rate is $10, the amount you would pay in property taxes is $2,000 annually.
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Fire tech to full-time: $14,562
Recreation Full-time rec assistant: $58,482
IT Increase to WSTO employee budget: $2,201
Planning Administrative assistant: $8,556 Code enforcement: $22,370 Landscape: $19,048
Library Circulations supervisor to FT: $19,211 Admin assistant hours: $2,012
Major changes from 2019 Revenue Utility payment in lieu of taxes: $239,000 Net new construction levy limit: $107,583 State transportation aids: $114,000 Stormwater user fees: $75,000 Opera House tickets, fees, memberships: $70,000 Seniors grant phase-out: $15,000 Expenses Debt service increase: $237,000 Cost-of-living wage increases: $159,000 Higher costs for WRS/FICA: $70,000 Opera House marketing and guarantees: $58,000 Health insurance: $52,000 Building costs (McFarland State Bank addition): $49,000 IT director increase from 2019: $17,000 Fireworks funding: $5,000 Increased Troll Beach staffing: $6,000
The operating budget is the vast majority of most municipalities’ annual budgets. It’s the year-after-year spending on personnel, utilities, debt payments and other repeating costs. Capital budgets are generally one-time costs, such as new or replacement vehicles, buildings, equipment and road, utility and park projects. They are mostly planned years out but approved annually. Some budget items can be considered either, such as annual road maintenance and new vehicles. In an attempt to reduce fluctuations in capital costs, many cities adopt rolling equipment funds, converting these capital costs essentially to operating costs. with those two caps, but it leaves a surplus from last year, spending about $10,000 less than the c i t y ’s $ 1 3 . 8 m i l l i o n i n revenue and depositing the rest into its fund balance. “What we wanted to get across to Personnel was we weren’t budgeting the entire surplus,” he told the Hub. “We don’t want to have these professional costs sitting there that we have to cut next year.” Instead, the budget cuts out many requested staff additions – with almost every department having requested an increase in people or hours. Among those are a
patrol officer ($89,000) and added hours for a community service officer ($49,000) for the police department, a full-time recreation department assistant, added hours for code enforcement, landscape and administration for the overloaded planning department and added hours for the library’s circulation supervisor. One expense that dif f e r s f r o m l a s t y e a r ’s budget is the “right-sizing” of the IT director’s salary, up $17,000 after a mid-year budget change. Others include $237,000 in increased debt service, an 8 percent increase in
health insurance, which includes changes in employee elections, will cost of $52,000, higher c o s t s f o r t h e Wi s c o n sin Retirement System and Social Security at $70,000, maintenance and utilities for the new City Hall (formerly McFarland State Bank), at $49,000. Changes to revenue include an additional $239,000 from Stoughton Utilities, $114,000 more in state transportation aids than last year and $75,000 in added stormwater user fees. Email Hub editor Jim Ferolie at stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com.
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Christine F. “Chris” Markin, age 77, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at home. She was born on June 19, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Arthur and Frances (Bjork) Swenson. Chris worked at Research Products for over 30 years. She enjoyed volunteering and spending time with family and friends. Chris is survived by her brother, Lee (Judy) Swenson; sisters-in-law, Irma Jean (Brad) Brechtl, Charlotte Tamminga and Inez Unger; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Markin; and daughter, Tina Markin. A memorial gathering will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Inurnment at Roselawn Memorial Park will follow. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 221-5420
Barbara S. Klepinger, age 84, passed away on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center in Stoughton. She was born on April 15, 1935, in Ohio, the daughter of Clive and Wilma (Hapner) Spitler. Barbe met the love of her life, Kent E. Klepinger while attending Earlham College in Richmond, Ind. They married there in the Stout Memorial Meeting House on Aug. 21, 1955. She was an excellent pianist and organist who shared her gifts with family, friends, and the First Presbyterian Church of Oregon. She was a part time resident of Punta Gorda Florida where she enjoyed sailing to Pelican Bay. She was a lifelong treasure hunter, whether that involved shelling on the beach at Cayo Costa, morel mushroom hunting or searching the shelves of thrift stores. Barbe also enjoyed playing cards (especially Bridge),
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DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223.
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+,currently has 1 & 2 bedroom unitsavailable starting at $810 per month,includes heat, water, and sewer.608-835-6717Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
FOR SALE. Oak Firewood. Dried for 2 years. The Best! Face cord $150. Delivery available. 608-217-6662. LOST DOG. HAVE YOU SEEN KATIE? MISSING SINCE EARLY AUGUST. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE HER. TEXT US A PICTURE TO: 608-469-5439 OR 608-469-5440. FOR MORE INFO VISIT OUR FBPAGE: BRING KATIE HOME.
help wanted SCHOOL-AGED TEACHER After School Clubs, Incorporated is now hiring Teachers for our School-Aged program located in Oregon, serving children 5-13 years of age. The energetic candidate must have successfully completed the Asst. and Teacher classes along with being an experienced Teacher in a childcare setting. We provide a great working environment and flexibility of scheduling for our dedicated staff members. If you enjoy working with children, please call Jamie, Janelle or Lisa at 835-9808 or you may send a resume to ASC, 276 Soden Drive, Oregon, WI 53575.
services OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Mon-Fri 5pm. Visit our website: www. capitalcityclean.com or call our office 608-831-8850. A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction RemodelingNo job too small608-835-7791. SNOW PLOWING Residential & CommercialFully Insured. 608-8737038 or 608-669-0025.
SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608609-1181. SNOW BLOWER for sale. 208 cc. MDP. Runs great. Good shape. $300. 608-873-5216.
sporting goods 2018 CEDAR Creek RV Silverback edition, 33IK, 3 slides, 2ACs, 2 TV's, 6 pt. leveling system, queen bed, tankless water heater, no smoke, no pets, no kids. $55,000. 608-778-8206.
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE10X10 10X15 10X20 10X25 10X30Security Lights-247 access OREGONBROOKLYNCALL 608-4442900
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F R E N C H T O W N S E L F STORAGEOnly 6 miles South ofVerona on Hwy PB.Variety of sizes available now.10x10=$65-month10x15=$75-month10x20=$85-month10x25=$95-month12x30=$120-month. Call 608-424-6530 or1-888-8784244.
SNOW BLOWER, Craftsman, 24", 179cc, tuned, excellent. Leave message at 608-845-7582.
WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton608-884-3114
real estate FARMETTE FOR sale near Platteville: 4 bedroom brick house with buildings, a few acres. Also, up to 60 acres of land. Can be used for farming or residential housing. 608-732-5052. LAKEVIEW HOMESITE. Driftless area, 20 minutes Madison-Spring Green. Approx. 3 acres. See website (forsalebyowner.com, Listing No. 24196959). 608-795-4365.
horses BUYING ALL Types of horses and ponies. Riding or not. Cash paid. 262930-9271.
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WANTED: CONSIGNORS for the upcoming PAPA Alliance Black hided Feeder Calf and Yearling sales at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI. Sale dates are November 1, December 6 and January 3. Call and get on the early listings for whichever sale works best for you. No dairy crosses. All new on November 15 PAPA Alliance is sponsoring it's first red hided sale for Red Angus and Hereford and all other red calves and yearlings. Take advantage of this all new sale specifically for red hided cattle. For information contact Greg May 608-574-0719 or BLE 608-994-2020.0980
PUREBRED GERMAN Shepherd puppies, 4 black with tan and gray markings, 2 all white, excellent watch dog prospects. Ready November 15. $350. Eli Stoltzfus, 19900 Sunny Lane, Platteville, WI. 53818. REGISTERED BORDER Collie puppies, one black & white male, $300. One blue merle female, $500. Registered Boston Terrier puppies, $600 each. 608-732-5052.
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 November 4-10 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337
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RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 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 & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road, Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road and Lincoln Road
If you love to ski and working with people ~ we can turn your passion into paychecks! Chalet is a locally owned retail store and the kind of place where
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The Wisconsin State Journal is looking for a carriers in the following areas. Must be available early A.M.s, 7 days a week and have a dependable vehicle. Evansville: Cambridge:
NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088
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Recover Painting currently offering winter discounts on painting, drywall and carpeting. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
GERMAN SHEPHeRD puppies. 7 to choose from, shots and de-wormed. $200 each. Emanuel Beiler, 19781 Jenkins Ln, Platteville. No Sunday Sales.
games, and puzzles. Barbe was proud of her large and loving family and is survived by her daughters, Gretchen (Jeff) Burkett and Jill (Bob) Zinke; son, Jonathan (Jeanne) Klepinger; and nine grandchildren, T.J. and Kelsey Burkett, Elizabeth Carlisle, Jessica, Jonathan, Benjamin and Genevieve Zinke, and Aurelia and Hannah Klepinger. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kent; daughter, Susan Johanna; and sister, Nancy Eagan. Her family will host a memorial service at a later date. Online condolences may be made atngundersonfh.com. Mom (Nana), you were a beautiful and loving person. Your memory will be in our hearts forever. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St. 873-4590
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Stoughton Village Players Theater invites the community to watch a unique twist on the familiar tale of the boy who won’t grow up. The production, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” has a 13 member cast who get lost on an island, and can only use things that have washed up on shore to tell their tale. Actors play dozens of characters with often ridiculous costumes and repurposed props and set pieces. There are seven performances scheduled: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 9; 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 10; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16. The price for Thursday and Sunday shows is $15, and the price for Friday and Saturday shows is $17. Tickets are available at stoughtonvillageplayers. org or McGlynn Pharmacy. In a news release, organizers said the show helps the audience remember the “limitless and joyful experience of creativity” such as when “a child play(s) more with a box than the toy that comes
Kennedy Raff, 3, collects candy from the Norwegian Dancers during Destination Weekend Saturday, Oct. 26.
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in it.” Familiar characters like Peter, his female best friend, Hook, Smee, pirates and the crocodile all appear, but in earlier versions of themselves as audiences discover what happened to them and why. “This is truly a show for those who want to set their daily troubles and concerns aside for a bit and lose themselves in a place where pretend is real and whatever you can imagine comes alive,” read the release. Audiences will recognize the “sometimes-snarky modern humor” of Dave Barry, who co-wrote the young adult novel on which the play is based, according to the news release. While there is much silliness in the show, there are also serious points to make about acceptance,
f r i e n d s h i p a n d l i f e ’s search for meaning. The cast includes Stoughton residents, SVP veterans and newcomers alike, playing a variety of roles: Angy Gagliano, Jon Klingenberg, Phil Evans, James Rowe, Brian Mullen, Bridget Kelly, Gail Shearer, Paul Wydeven, Amy Wildman, Dan Presser, Abigail Hindle, Patrick Mahoney and Greyson Ebert. Co-directors Allen and Karen Ebert have created a “wild world of heroes, villains and jungles,” the release read, with the help of production leaders Ann Meyer, Margaret Jamison, Mary Onsager, Chris Mikkelson, Patricia Micetic, Will Becker, Patty Becker, Kathy Horton, Vanessa Smith and Henri Dutilly.
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From left, Amy Wildman and Dan Presser as pirates and sailors work out their disagreements with swords and words.
What: SVP’s “Peter and the Starcatcher” When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7-9; 2 p.m. Nov. 10; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-16 Where: Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E. Main St. Price: $15 (Thursday and Sunday shows), $17 (Friday and Saturday shows) Info: stoughtonvillageplayers.org
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