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Bullying, no-hit policy aim to end ‘cycle of violence’ Separate efforts followed same spirit BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

Last year, the city adopted two measures designed to curtail violence in the community. Although neither has been enforced yet, the Common Council’s support for them sends a “strong message that hitting and bullying are unacceptable behaviors,” explained police chief Greg Leck. “I think the biggest impact we can talk about is the conversation – and that’s important,” he said. “Just to have the conversation about bullying and no-hit zones is an important deterrent.” In August 2016, Stoughton became the first municipality in the United States to approve a policy declaring it a “no-hit-zone city,” according to the La Crosse-based No Hit Zone website. It means the city will strongly discourage hitting of any kind in its facilities

by adults or children, including parents spanking children as part of discipline. Two months later, alders embraced another anti-violence initiative when they passed an anti-bullying ordinance. Almost every state has bullying laws that address the issue through school actions, but Stoughton joined a handful of Wisconsin cities that could fine parents for repeat violations of bullying behavior by their children. While neither measure has resulted in tangible enforcement action in the year since they were adopted – and no reports of incidents that could require preventative action, either – that’s “actually a good thing,” said Leck, who supported both initiatives before they were adopted. He noted that no-hit zone signs have been posted at various city-owned properties, and employees in “key positions” that come in direct contact

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MillFab demo gets delayed Contractor backup means project will begin in January BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

The Stoughton Redevelopment Authority learned last week that demolition of the MillFab building in the riverfront redevelopment area has been delayed until January. T h e c i t y aw a r d e d a $322,000 contract last month to Earth Construction Inc. and expected the company to begin taking

down the six buildings on the 6-acre MillFab site in early November. RDA consultant Gary Becker informed the RDA at its meeting last week, Nov. 8, that the contractor has fallen behind on other projects and won’t be able to begin demolition until after the first of the year. The city is in the process of clearing 10.4 acres of city-owned land in the riverfront redevelopment area to make way for a developer to revive the area with new buildings, a riverwalk and public spaces. It’s

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Holding her hood to block the wind, Miley Vayding pokes at some leaves with a stick at the outdoor classroom.

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Kegonsa uses grant to expand outdoor learning area SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Cold, snow or ice – nothing can stop them from getting through. Kegonsa kindergarteners, that is. You might think an outdoor classroom in the middle of winter would be no fun at all, but for students of Angel Schroeder, Joy Meyer and Julie Alexander, it turned out to be one of the best

parts of a new focus in their classrooms. Now, Kegonsa teachers are using another grant to expand the learning area, which is open for business – and fun – all year ‘round. The teachers created the area last year, using funds from a Stoughton Area School District “Innovation Grant” focused on “play and inquiry-based learning.” Under the maple trees – whether they had leaves or not – the kids spent a half-hour four out of five days, learning about nature, and working together to explore and learn. Students visited “sensory stations”

where they could do everything from identify leaves to dig up bugs or make “mud pies.” When the snow falls, there is also plenty to see and do, like identifying the tracks of animals, or about anything else a 5- or 6-year-old could come up with. Now, the trio are expanding the area, using a $3,000 grant from the Healthy Classrooms Foundation. Schroeder applied for the grant from the group, a statewide nonprofit “committed to improving the health of children

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For depot, landmark status based on history Building owner died just before it was designated last year BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

A little more than a year ago, the Common Council designated a historic former railroad depot on East Main Street a local landmark. The building, a one-anda-half story cream-brick structure with a limestone

foundation, was constructed in 1885 and used until 1913 as a passenger and freight depot for the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad. It was owned by the late Chuck Haase, a woodworker who died Oct. 16, 2016, three days after the Landmarks Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend that the Common Council designate the building a local landmark. Haase thanked the

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commission for its support but didn’t live long enough to witness the council’s vote Oct. 25 to accept the commission’s recommendation. Just before his passing, Hasse had contacted the commission and asked that it consider the building for landmark status. “It was a pretty big surprise when he reached out to us and said that he wanted this designation,” recalled Peggy Veregin, chair of the Landmarks

Commission. “I’d heard that he had not been in support of historic preservation in the past, but we didn’t have a chance to find out more from him.” His daughter, Tamaki Hasse Wu, inherited the building from her father and confirmed in a Hub interview this week that her father had been dismissive of historic preservation and later changed his mind. “I’m not sure why he changed his mind,” she

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Veterans Day 2017 Stoughton residents honored Veterans Day with a few different programs throughout the city last week. Fox Prairie Elementary School students had a concert at the senior center on Friday after veterans visited area elementary schools. Veterans also visited schools and Skaalen Nursing and Rehab Center on Thursday. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.

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Assessed value tops $200 million Dunkirk annual budget meeting Nov. 20

Public Works building gets the green light AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

Bids will open soon for the new Public Works facility after the Planning Commission approved its site plan Monday night. The 75,000-square-foot, three-building complex, to be located at 2439 Cty. Hwy. A, still needs to go through a land annexation, rezoning and getting permits. City staff decided to have the site reviewed before doing further design and opening

bids to allow some time to get used to the plan, director Rodney Scheel explained during the meeting. “We’re trying to afford us the opportunity to become comfortable with the plan before we move forward to bid,” he said. The commission also recommended approval of a rezoning at the former Marathon station and a design for McFarland State Bank at Kettle Park West. The rezone of 314 W. Main St. is planned to allow Todd Nelson to construct two apartment complexes on the property. The Common Council will need to

give final approval, and the commission would need to approve a site plan. Some concerns with the location of Dumpsters and a picnic area were discussed during the public hearing, but the site plan could be adjusted before it returns to the commission. A specific implementation plan (SIP) for McFarland State Bank, to be located at Kettle Park West, was also approved at the meeting. A SIP is the third stage and final stage of the planned district development process, which allows for variations from zoning in exchange for added design scrutiny. The SIP outlines details of

construction such as landscaping, materials and architecture. The bank would be a one-story building with 6,800 square feet of space and a drive-thru with access from Jackson Street. The project description included in the proposal says construction is planned to start late March/early April 2018 with completion fall 2018. Plans for these projects can be found on the City of Stoughton website, ci.stoughton.wi.us. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

Man freed from corn picker after arm trapped for an hour ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

A 70-year-old Oregon man was badly injured on Saturday when his hand became stuck in a corn picker in the Town of Dunn. Oregon Area Fire/EMS was dispatched shortly after 10:30 a.m. and arrived on site at 10:39, Capt. Mike Venden told the Observer. “At the time we responded it was unclear how long he’d been there before we arrived, but he was in a lot of pain, but he was still alert and conscious,” Venden said. The man was extricated at 11:15 a.m. and then flown to UW Hospital by Med Flight with serious injuries, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office estimated that the accident occurred around 10:10 a.m. The patient had contacted a family

member on his cell phone after his arm got caught, but then dropped the phone, Venden told the Observer. One factor that makes farm accidents dangerous is that the responders are often unfamiliar with the intricacies of the equipment involved, Venden said. “Personally I’m not that familiar with a corn picker from who knows when,” Venden said. “We just don’t want to do anything to make the situation worse.” First responders often prefer to keep the scene clear by holding back members of the public. But in this case, friends and family began to arrive on scene who were familiar with the machine. “We had some friends who came who knew that equipment better than us,” Venden said, “and that ultimately aided us in our success.” Venden described the machine as having splines that caught the man’s jacket and pulled his arm in.

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Oregon Fire/EMS also contacted the Fitchburg Fire Department while they were en route to the scene because of the nature of farm accidents. “I just knew from past farm accidents they usually take a while and they usually take a lot of individuals,” Venden said. Venden said that those accidents are always challenging, and that he was proud of the way the crews responded. First responders have a concept called a “golden hour;” the goal is to get the patient to a hospital within an hour of first making contact. When Venden first arrived on the scene in the Town of Dunn, he thought it would take an hour just to free the man’s arm. “How we were able to get him out and to the hospital in under an hour, I thought was amazing,” Venden said. “The crew did a great job, the neighbors did a great job. I just give them all a lot of credit.”

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Town of Dunkirk residents will have a chance to offer their thoughts on the 2018 town budget at the annual public hearing Nov. 20. The town’s proposed budget would raise the levy around $10,000 to match the roughly $3 million rise in assessed value, keeping the mill rate at $2.89 per $1,000 of assessed value as it was in the current budget. While the mill rate would stay the same, there is a proposed funding increase for “public safety,” Town Chair Norm Monsen told the Hub Tuesday — namely roads and law enforcement. Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney and representatives from the sheriff’s office attended a recent town board meeting to talk about contracting for extra patrols in the town. “That’s for crime — obeying the traffic laws; whether they are speeding or running stop signs, things like that,” Monsen

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townofdunkirk.com said. “We just want to keep the people safe, so our budget will reflect that.” The sheriff ’s office is working with other townships that have recently contacted them for increased patrols, Monsen said. “We have a guaranteed service right now; so many hours per week, per day,” he said. “We’re balancing that out with our other needs, as well as our desire to keep our tax rate constant.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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A letter for Sen. Ron Johnson Dear Sen. Ron Johnson: First of all, please be aware that I know how much money you have received from the National Rifle Association. I know that you will not listen to my concerns. However, I cannot therefore in good conscience not express those concerns to you. Mass shootings are an epidemic in America. No other so-called “civilized” country in the world has this problem, which says that it’s something about us. Unfortunately, it’s all too clear what that something is. Mass shooters are overwhelmingly (1) white (2) males (3) with a criminal record of domestic violence. Clearly, obviously, the necessary first step is to enact legislation to prohibit anyone with a record of domestic violence from owning a gun. This step has not been taken, and I’m afraid, Senator, that we all know why. It’s because politicians like you accept the NRA’s money and protect their interests, even as the death toll mounts and mounts and mounts. This is shameful, senator. It’s even more shameful that we all

know. We all know exactly what’s happening. We all know why our friends and loved ones, our sons and daughters and sisters and brothers, fathers, mothers and spouses, are continuing to die at the hands of white men with an established record of violence. It’s because of you. As I said, I don’t expect this letter to make a difference to you. I don’t expect you to change. One of your interns or staffers will read this, and I’ll get a reply explaining to me why the thing I’m advocating for is foolish and/or unnecessary. This is what happens when I write to you, Senator, if I get a response at all. I wrote pleading for you to defend the ACA, and I got a response explaining to me why the ACA is bad and needs to be repealed. Please be aware that I recognize the degree of indifference that this pattern demonstrates. I don’t expect better from you, and that’s maybe the most shameful thing of all. Sarah Monette City of Stoughton

Thank you, Stoughton I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all the citizens and staff of the City of Stoughton. It has been a pleasure to get to know you, work with you and serve your community. Working with the city has taught me so many things and I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work

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here. I am thankful for the lessons and the relationships that I have made. Stoughton, it has been a pleasure to serve you and I thank you watch drug commercials on for everything. TV and cringe. Lana Kropf When I close my eyes to Former City Clerk the smiling actor and focus on the words, I hear the possible side effects. Right after they encourage you to talk to your doctor and request this medication, they give the possible side effects of this drug. Often the side effects are more dangerThursday, November 16, 2017 • Vol. 136, No. 17 ous than the disorder that USPS No. 1049-0655 the medication Periodical Postage Paid, Stoughton, WI and additional offices. Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, is treating. A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. I cringe POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to when a patient The Stoughton Courier Hub, PO Box 930427, Verona, WI 53593. calls into the Office Location: 135 W. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 clinic seeking Zarth Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Friday the drug they Phone: 608-873-6671 • FAX: 608-873-3473 just saw on TV e-mail: stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com and saying they would like to try Circulation customer service: (800) 355-1892 it. I cringe because I remember the Hippocratic Oath – “I will ConnectStoughton.com do no harm” – and I feel like our This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. health-care system is not living up to acceptable standards. Circulation General Manager Our society seems desperate Carolyn Schultz Lee Borkowski to create stronger and more risky ungcirculation@wcinet.com lborkowski@wcinet.com medications. I wish we would News Sales Manager pause and seriously investigate Jim Ferolie Kathy Neumeister and fund safer solutions to a stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com kathy.neumeister@wcinet.com health concern. Overuse of drugs Sports appears to be contributing to our Advertising Jeremy Jones health care problems, and health Catherine Stang ungsportseditor@wcinet.com care is snowballing as a result. stoughtonsales@wcinet.com I’ve been a nurse for over Assistant Editor Classifieds 30 years. Every year I see new Scott Girard Diane Beaman drugs coming into the market ungreporter@wcinet.com ungclassified@wcinet.com that are more and more dangerReporters ous. Inside Sales Bill Livick, Anthony Iozzo, Alex I remember when one new Monica Morgan Cramer, Amber Levenhagen, insidesales@wcinet.com heart medication was introduced Scott De Laruelle, Helu Wang 25 years ago, and it was a “do or die” drug. It might kill you, but Unified Newspaper Group, a division of you might die if you don’t take it Woodward Communications,Inc. because we don’t have anything A dynamic, employee-owned media company else strong enough to save you. Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. For the first 24 hours of taking this pill, the patient had to be in Printed by Woodward Printing Services — Platteville the hospital under observation and on a heart monitor. We have had many more drugs NATIONAL NEWSPAPER of this magnitude hit the market, ASSOCIATION and it seems with each one we become more tolerant. It breaks SUBSCRIPTION RATES my heart when I hear the stories One Year in Dane Co. & Rock Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 of serious after-effects of a drug. There is a lot of research that One Year Elsewhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 Stoughton Courier Hub Oregon Observer • Verona Press

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can be done to find safer and cheaper health-care solutions. Much of the research doesn’t come into mainstream medicine, partly due to profit margins and partly because we want a pill to provide immediate relief. My girlfriend, Sara, had a strong family history of breast cancer. Every female member of her mother’s family had died of breast cancer. She had mammograms religiously every 6-12 months. Eventually, she was diagnosed with a small lump, and she decided to do everything possible and had a double mastectomy and chemotherapy. The chemotherapy caused leukemia, and she died of leukemia, and not breast cancer. I encourage my patients, friends and family members to always save the pharmacy drug information on every medication that they take. Pharmaceutical companies would not report that a drug can cause kidney damage, liver damage, cancer or death if it didn’t have that potential. Review those medication fliers if you don’t feel good, and call your doctor to discuss if you should continue a medication. I also had a patient, Ellen, who had acne but wanted clear skin for her wedding. She went on strong medication for the acne and damaged her liver. The medication was only intended to be taken for a maximum of 30 days, but she thought she was starting to see results so she begged her doctor for a refill. He gave her the refill, but she started having pain and muscle weakness. She got sick slowly, she stopped the medication but she nearly died. Another patient, Teresa, took weight-loss medication. It was only intended to be taken for a few weeks. She felt the medication was working, so she just wanted a few extra weeks. She was eventually admitted to the emergency room with confusion. After five or six days

in the hospital and a battery of tests, no diagnosis was found to explain her persistent confusion and inability to maintain her executive-level job. Her weight-loss medication listed most of her symptoms as possible side-effects, but the medication was not blamed for her loss of function. Teresa had to quit her job, and her life has dramatically changed. I don’t believe that we need to accept the side effects of unnecessary medication. There are better and healthier options. My dad had plaque psoriasis on his knees and elbows for more than 40 years. Ten years ago, he bought a Kangan Water machine to improve his overall health. He started drinking a half-ounce of water per pound of body weight daily, and after 3-6 months he noticed his psoriasis was going away. His psoriasis went away completely and never came back. Most often, when we get sick it happens over time. Since it takes time to get sick, we should give ourselves more time to heal. Most illnesses are stress-related and caused by pushing beyond a breaking point, but the human body is more resilient than we typically give it credit for and we greatly underestimate our natural healing ability. I look forward to the day when mainstream doctors have equal focus on strengthening and building up the body through exercise, stress reduction, playing, supplements and super foods. While we are taking drugs to kill infection and cancer, let us give equal focus to taking a multivitamin and vitamin C to build up the immune system and help the body to heal itself. Let’s focus on quality of life and preventing further illness by strengthening the body, mind and spirit. Brenda Zarth is a Registered Nurse and lives in Stoughton. Email brendazarth@gmail.com.

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Grad recognized at film ceremony AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

Emergency personnel pulled a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche out of Lake Kegonsa Tuesday morning.

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Suspected stolen car found submerged in Lake Kegonsa Emergency personnel responded to a stolen car partially submerged in Lake Kegonsa just before 7 a.m. this morning. Nobody was in the car and no injuries were reported. Dane County Sheriff’s Office public

information officer Elise Schaffer said The incident was still under invespolice believe the vehicle, a 2004 tigation as of Tuesday afternoon, Chevrolet Avalanche, was stolen from Schaffer said. the west side of Madison and driven off the boat launch on Quam Drive. It Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber. levenhagen@wcinet.com. was recovered with keys inside and in gear.

A Stoughton High School grad was recently recognized at the Columbia College Hollywood Film Festival. Tanner Novotny, who graduated in 2014 and is a student at CCH, was awarded a Bronze Selection prize at the L o s A n g e - Novotny les campus during the ceremony Oct. 13-14. His was among 30 other projects submitted by the school’s students and graduates. His narrative short film, “Everyone Else,” is the story of a U.S. soldier who struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and personal bigotry after returning home from combat, according to a news release. Chrissy Shannon, director of career development and alumni relations at CCH said in the release that the “professionalism, creativity and skill” in Novotny’s film

was “truly impressive.” “The young filmmakers behind these amazing short films are focused, driven and 100 percent ready to pursue vibrant careers in the industry,” Shannon said. Novotny is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema and Television Production, Directing and is scheduled to graduate in 2018. “The professors at CCH gave me great creative freedom and screenwriting advice, and the directing and cinematography teachers shared valuable pointers on how to oversee the operations of a movie set,” he said in the release. “Using this knowledge, I want to create scripts and films that talk about life, struggle and tension. But most importantly, I want the audience to have a good time.” Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@

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Taking a ‘touching,’ ‘humbling’ climb Seven Stoughton firefighters recall 9/11 remembrance stair climb SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

Up and down, up and down, up and down. The seven Stoughton firefighters repeated that pattern for two hours Sept. 9 at Lambeau Field, as they were among nearly 3,000 people taking part in a 9/11 Memorial stair climb in honor of the 343 firefighters who died during the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Each participant, which included firefighters and non-firefighters from around Wisconsin, climbed the equivalent of 110 stories, which was the height of the WTC. “We were sore until about Wednesday,” Stoughton firefighter Brett Topp told the Hub. “We decided to try it without really knowing what to expect.” Even so, he and three of the others who participated said they would all want to do it again. “Definitely something that would never get old,” said Kent Brown. “It was definitely one of the coolest things I’ve ever been part of in the fire service.” At the 78th floor of their climb, which is the highest known point any firefighter reached on 9/11, each participant rang a bell and spoke the name of a firefighter who died nearly 16

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The Stoughton firefighters who participated in the 9/11 Memorial event are, front row from left: Brian Alme, Matt Hamilton; back row from left: Scott Helm, Brett Topp, Trent Nihles, Peter Gander and Kent Brown. years earlier. When they signed up for the event, which benefitted the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, they were given a card with a photograph and back story about that firefighter. Brown said it gave him “goosebumps” to ring the bell, and Brian Alme said it was a “sobering” experience. “It put in perspective the impact it actually took on the fire service,” he said. “You ring that bell, and that burst of adrenaline, it hit really hard right then.” In the 86-degree heat, each of them had to take breaks at some point, but none of them ever thought about stopping, as Matt Hamilton recalled seeing a woman participating with a cane.

“If she can do it, I can do it,” he recalled thinking. The ceremony before the climbing began included audio from 9/11, the national anthem, several speakers and a walk into the stadium led by bagpipes. Topp said that Stoughton’s participation was limited to seven because some of their volunteer firefighters had to stay in town in case of emergency. He hopes that everyone from SFD can have a chance to participate in the coming years and experience how “touching” the event is, especially in looking at that card with the name and background of someone who died. “We got to go home at the end of the day, those guys never did,” Topp said.

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ROHS meeting R Olde House Society (ROHS) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Woodland Studios, 195 E. Main St. The new owner will give a tour of the newly updated studio, featuring artwork, picture framing service and Norwegian antiques. The ROHS is a group of people preserving Stoughton’s treasures, one house at a time. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share and their beverage of choice. Newcomers are welcome. For information, email rohstoughton@gmail.com.

Chamber singers The Stoughton Chamber Singers will perform their fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Rd. B. John Beutel will direct the concert, “With Music of Brahms and Folksongs.” The concert will feature “Alleluia” by Tchaikovsky, “How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place” by Brahms, among others. Special choir guest will be Jeffery Rowley, who will perform several organ selections. Tickets are $5. For information, contact Beutel at gardensong1943@gmail.com.

Lodge, 317 S. Page St., for the annual fall bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. There will be an assortment of lefse and donuts, rommegrot, other Norwegian and American baked goods, dragon shirts, cookbooks and postcards. For information, contact Darlene Arneson at 873-7209.

Norwegian culture program Pat Hilts will share her presentation about Norwegian Spinning Wheels at Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. She first became interested in antique spinning wheels when she learned how to use one. She and her husband have since done research on spinning wheels and have published three articles about the history of Norwegian spinning wheels in the Midwest, including one for the Wisconsin Magazine of History. For information, visit livsreise.org.

Faith stories

St. Ann’s Parish will continue its “Our Faith Stories” series with a discussion led by Bruce Teague and Kate Schieldt at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in St. Ann’s Church’s Healy Hall, 323 N. Van Buren St. Each month, the parish asks parishioners to share how they see God working in their lives. This month, Bake and vendor sale Teague’s talk will focus on uplifting Visit Sons of Norway-Mandt those who are battling illnesses, and

Schieldt will speak on finding faith through the crosses of life. For information, call 873-7633.

Chicago trip The Sons of Norway- Mandt Lodge will offer a bus trip to Chicago for the Christkindlmarket and Holiday Lights Bus Trip on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The bus will leave at 8:30 a.m. from Coachman’s parking lot, 984 County Hwy. A, Edgerton, and return around 9 p.m. Another bus trip will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, for a shopping trip at IKEA and Woodfield Mall in Schaumberg. The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from Coachman’s and will return around 7:30 p.m. There will be room for packages under the bus. Registration is required for the trips. For information, contact Diane Maurer at 630-4760 or mau1129diane@gmail.com.

Shop Small Saturday The Stoughton Community Farmers Market will organize an artisan event during Shop Small Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Chorus Public House, 154 W. Main St. More than 20 local artists will offer gifts and crafts, and there will also be free coffee and live music. For information, visit choruspublichouse.com.

‌Thursday, November 16‌

• 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org‌ • 3 p.m., Computer class: Technology News, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 7 p.m., R Olde House Society meeting, 195 E. Main St., rohstoughton@gmail.com‌ • 7 p.m., MOPS and MOMS next meeting, St. Ann’s Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., 873-7633‌

‌Friday, November 17‌

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Blood drive, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 1-800-733-2767‌ • 9:30 a.m., Story time (ages 0-5), library, 873-6281‌ • 10-11 a.m., Limits of Free Speech: Scholarly Scoop, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 1 p.m., Classic movie Friday: Yentl, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 7:30 p.m., Stoughton Chamber Singers performance ($5), Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Rd. B, gardensong1943@gmail.com‌

‌Saturday, November 18‌

• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Bake and Vendor sale, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209‌ • 10-11 a.m., Lego club, library, 873-6281‌ • 6 p.m., Bingo (food available at 5 p.m.), Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209‌

‌Sunday, November 19‌

• 6:30 p.m., “Our Faith” series, St. Ann’s Church’s Healy Hall, 323 N. Van Buren St., 873-7633.‌

‌Tuesday, November 21‌

• 6:30 p.m., Evening story time (ages 0-6), library, 873-6281‌ • 6:30 p.m., VFW Aux 328 and Post 328 meetings, American Legion, 803 N. Page St., 205-9090‌

November 22-27

No school - Thanksgiving break‌ Baha’i Faith

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

Covenant Lutheran Church

Bible Baptist Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covluth@chorus.net • covluth.org Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Worship Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10 a.m. School

Christ Lutheran Church

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

2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday worship times: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m. family express worship, 9:40 a.m. Sunday school.

Christ the King Community Church

401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org • Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

Christian Assembly Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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

Cooksville Lutheran Church

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

Ezra Church

First Lutheran Church

310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 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 Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath

Stoughton Baptist Church

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

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.

Fulton Church

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

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

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

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

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church

LakeView Church

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

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

Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church

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

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In this season of advent, we are told to wait upon the Lord, and reminded that this is more than just a time of waiting expectantly for Christmas. Waiting for Christmas is a microcosm of the cosmic wait experienced by creation in waiting for the Creator to take the form of creation and become man. Waiting can be hard, especially for the young, whose time horizons make days seem like years, but as we age, waiting gets easier as time seems to go by quicker with each passing year. How long is too long can also depend on what you are experiencing.Waiting to see the dentist can seem like an eternity when you have a toothache, whereas waiting for a delicious meal can be something we savor. Waiting upon the Lord is an act of patience, humility and quietude. We must be patient, because we don’t know when or where the Lord will reveal Himself. We must be humble while waiting for the Lord because the Lord’s coming is done in His good time and not ours. And finally, we must clear a quiet space in our souls for the Lord to come. In the noisy hustle and bustle of our hectic lives, we might not hear the Lord’s quiet voice even if He were there. As we approach the celebration of the Lord’s birth, be patient, be humble, and make quiet space for the Lord to inhabit. – Christopher Simon

‌Thursday, November 23‌

• Library closed all day‌

‌Saturday, November 25‌

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Shop Small Saturday, Chorus Public House, 154 W. Main St., choruspublichouse. com‌

‌Tuesday, November 28‌

• 6:30 p.m., Adult book discussion, library, 873-6281‌

‌Wednesday, November 29‌

• 1 p.m., Book discussion: Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, senior center, 873-8585‌ • 3-4 p.m., Amish presentation, senior center, 8738585‌ • 3:30-4:30 p.m., Improv club, library, 873-6281‌

‌Thursday, November 30‌

• 1:30-3 p.m., Cooking for one or two ($7, registration required), senior center, 873-8585‌ • 7 p.m. River Bluff Middle School choir concert, SHS PAC, 600 Lincoln Ave, 877-5600‌ • 7 p.m., Music on the Mezz, library, 873-6281‌

‌Sunday, December 3‌

• 2 p.m., Music on the Mezz performance, library, 873-6281‌

‌Tuesday, December 5‌

• 9:30 a.m., Stoughton Memory Cafe, library‌

Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 6286500

Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 8738585

Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585

Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585

Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585

Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585 Anorexia and Bulimia Group • 6 p.m., first Thursday, Stoughton Hospital, 6286500

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Depot: Despite changes to exterior, commission believes railroad connection is clear said. “He said he spoke with (Stoughton zoning administrator) Mike Stacy, had him come over and take a look at the building and decided to make it a landmark and preserve that building.” What persuaded Haase to reverse course on historic preservation will likely remain a mystery – his daughter said he wasn’t aware of the extent of his illness at the time – but preservationists on the Landmarks Commission are grateful for his decision.

Historical relevance Veregin told the Hub the building is worth preserving and was deserving of local landmark status, despite exterior alterations that changed its appearance. The railroad used the building as a freight depot until selling it in 1961, and the original Italianate style had been altered as the building has served various purposes over the years, including a woodworking shop for the last quarter century. “The building reflects a critical history in the development of the community,” she explained. “When you look at it that way, it’s definitely identifiable. You look at that building and there’s no question that it’s a train depot. And for that reason, it has enough integrity to reflect that really important history.” The commission looks at three key criteria in determining whether a building is eligible to become a local landmark: architecture, cultural or social history and associative significance.

Veregin said building alterations disqualified it from consideration based on architectural significance. But its connection to the city’s development and the community’s prosperity is clear, she said. In nominating the building for local landmark status, Veregin wrote about S t o u g h t o n ’s h i s t o r i c a l development and noted, “The history of Stoughton owes its existence to its proximity to water power and its prosperity to the coming of the railroad.” Rail traffic came to the city in 1853, when the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad laid track between Milwaukee and Stoughton. The “period of significance” for the depot extended from its construction in 1885 to 1961. “It’s interesting to see how these things influenced the development of an entire community – the railroad and the river,” Veregin observed. “They were absolutely critical.” She noted the depot is “significant for its association with the history of transportation.”

‘Amazing potential’ Veregin said when she looks at the historic building, she sees its potential. “A lot of those changes can be reversed, and the historic appearance could be brought back,” she said. “It has amazing potential, and because it’s such a unique building, that could be used as an advantage. Like the Chamber of Commerce across the street, it’s so easy to say, ‘Go down the hill and it’s in the railroad depot.’

Photos by Bill Livick

The historic railroad depot on East Main Street was designated a local landmark last year by the Common Council following a recommendation from the Landmarks Commission. “It could be that way for any business that would go in there,” she contends. “They can use the building itself as part of an identifier. It’s something to set it apart.” It remains to be seen what, if anything, the next owner will do to the building exterior. The building, which Hasse used for 20 to 25 years as a woodworking shop, is being sold to another woodworker. The real estate closing is Dec. 15. The new owner could benefit from a new grant p r o g r a m b e i n g o ff e r e d through the Landmarks Commission.

Q&A with Peggy Veregin ‌BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group‌

T h e H u b s p o ke w i t h Landmarks Commission chair Peggy Veregin this month about turning the Depot building into a local landmark and the process in general: Hub: Are there benefits and/or advantages to having a local landmark designation? Veregin: Peggy Veregin We’re lucky in that for the first time we’re able to provide mini-grants to owners of local landmark buildings. The commission was granted a small budget item to distribute these grants to owners of local landmarks. We let building owners know that we have this grant money. They have to submit a project for an exterior repair, and an evaluation is based on how many applications we get. The other thing is having the local landmark designation introduces another layer of review before a demolition can occur. There’s a process in our

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ordinance for demolition of a landmark, so it just means there’s this added layer of protection. There would be a time period where the commission would work with the building owner to find an alternate solution to demolition. It’s a 10-month period to find another use. Hub: As far as landmarking this building, was it a fairly standard process? Veregin: Yes. First, we looked up preliminary information about the building to see if it was eligible. We looked at our ordinance and evaluated the building against the ordinance. Then we completed the nomination form and held a public hearing at one of our regular meetings. The property owner and his

daughter were there at the meeting and were very happy about the nomination. He said some nice things about how much he wanted to the building landmarked. After the public hearing, we voted on the nomination, and then the next step was to forward our recommendation to the city council. We followed the steps outlined in the ordinance; the whole thing took a couple months. H u b : I ’ve h e a r d t h e Landmarks Commission doesn’t recommend a lot of a local landmarks. Veregin: That’s true. There’s only 32 in Stoughton. The Landmarks Commission has always taken a fairly conservative approach to landmarking a building, because to do so has to be a positive experience in the community. It should be a collaborative effort between the property owner and the commission. It’s not required, but to make it work well the owner should be supportive. So the commission has always taken a collaborative approach, and it’s true, we don’t landmark a lot of buildings. – Bill Livick

Veregin noted that beginning this year, the commission has money to give out as “mini-grants” for buildings designated as a local landmark. The council included $5,000 for the program in the city’s 2017 budget and continued it for next year. “It’s nice to be able to reach out to owners and say that because they have this added responsibility, we can help with the repair costs,” Veregin said. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

What’s historic about it? While the building has undergone alterations since its conversion from railroad use in the 1960s, it retains sufficient integrity to be clearly discernible as a railroad depot. It retains its original site, foundation and wall materials, door and window openings, decorative corbeled arches and large wood brackets under the eaves. Given the exceptional importance of the railroad and this passenger and freight depot to the early developmental history of Stoughton, the building meets the eligibility requirements for local landmark designation. – Landmarks Commission nomination, October 2016

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Left to right: Ava Schigur; Amy Schlicht, Sofia Bormett, Maddie Kooima, Abbie Kooima and Evelyn Schaefer.

Members of the Stoughton football team, which won its first WIAA playoff game over Oregon this fall (are): Tommy Mcclain, Joey Lepine, Chase Kotlowski, Jordan Dibenedetto, Weston Beyler, Payton Montgomery, Josh Dullum, Sam Wahlin, Gavin Miller, Max Fernholz, Trenten Conklin, Jonathan Malueg, Adam Hobson, Parker Smith, Tyler Anderson, Cade Spilde, Brady Schipper, Sam McHone, Dwight Walker, Quinn Arnott, Dom Hogan, Rylee Carpenter, Dylan Sperle, Ron Schultz, Jacob Gibson, Brady VItense, Drew Pasold, Nick Waldorf, Kyle Anderson, Owen Chase, Isaac Castronovo, John Schoenthal, Severin Halverson, Stuart Wollangk, Jack True, Ethan Skavlen, Jake Lenz, Tony Hohol, Elijah Krumholz, Spencer Meier, Aodan Marshall, Matthew Krcma, Danny Harrington, Jack Nelson, Marcus Martingilio, Adam Falk, Dom Miller, Zak Finholt, Jared Hitchcock, Jack Sanford, Kadin Milbauer, Nathan Hutcherson, Jacob Christenson, Lax Medina, Taibar Davis, Jacob Schultz, Dylan Bennett and Matt Kellom, head coach Dan Prahl, assistant coaches Kris Rosholt, Trevor Kramolis, Jeremy Dunnihoo, Sean Montgomery, Mike Wendorf, Kyle Supianowki, Casey Casper, Jason Becker, Phil Watters, Matt Gallagher, Mark Johnson, Rocky France, Seth Johnson, Colin Altenburg, Chris Janisch and Matt Janisch; managers Sophia Beyler, Chloe Silbaugh, Danielle Wenker, Olivia McDaniels, Chloe Dunn and Olivia Pillath.

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Icebergs look to be more competitive with new talent JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

finish, posting a time of 2:13.47 in the final prep race of her career. “I just want to say how grateful I am for having such a supportive team and coaches and how much fun it was having my teammates there with me,” she said. “It was a great way to end my high school swimming career.” Bormett and Kooima each missed a shot at a second medal by one spot with seventh-place finishes in the 100 free and 100 backstroke. Bormett went a season-best 53.5 to best her seed time by .15. Kooima earned a seventh-place finish in the 100 back with her 59.65. “I think state went really well,” Bormett said. “The whole team

Now in its 10th season, the Icebergs girls hockey co-op has seen its share of challenges – mainly depth and experience. Struggling with numbers the past couple seasons, the program welcomes 13 new girls into the mix this winter. The Icebergs’ 25 skaters this season is up from 20 last year, said second-year coach Matt Gallagher, who is hoping the influx of new talent will help the team improve upon last season’s 3-21 record. The Icebergs return 12 letterwinners and five starters from last year, including three sophomores and three seniors who hope to spark a better showing this winter. Aeryn Olson (9 goals, 3 assists) had a solid freshman season and hopes to build off that, while continuing to gel with her linemates this season. Gallagher said he has been impressed with sophomore Taylor Nisius’ (6 goals, 4 assists) effort so far in practice, and he expects that effort to jump-start her line to make plays. Sophomore Sophia Moccero (2 goals, 9 assists) brings quickness to the ice. That speed should allow her to get past defenders and help the Icebergs make more plays this season. Senior defenseman Sydney Urso (4 goals, 3 assists) returns as leader for the Icebergs along w i t h f e l l ow s e n i o r Te a g e n Rupiper (2 goals, 3 assists). “We’re looking for Teagen to gain some confidence and be a real force on the ice this season,” Gallagher said. Senior goaltender McKenzie Nisius is looking to improve upon her .838 save percent last season and should have a much-improved defense in front of her, helping eliminate some shots. Among the key newcomers

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Stoughton swimmer Sofia Bornett swims the 200-yard freestyle at the WIAA girls Division 2 state meet Friday at the UW-Madison Natatorium. Bormett placed sixth in the 200-yard freestyle with the time of 1 minute, 56.34 seconds, and seventh in the 100-yard free (53.50).

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Bormett, Kooima make podium in D2 meet JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

Next season will take Sofia Bormett and Maddie Kooima in two different directions, but Friday evening the Stoughton standouts each had the same goal. Bormett, a freshman, and Kooima, a senior, capped the 2017 season with individual medals at the WIAA Division 2 state swimming meet inside the UW-Madison Natatorium. Their finishes helped Stoughton to a program-best 10th-place finish (out of 37) as a

team with 77 points. Bormett became the first Viking since 2000 to reach the podium at the state swimming meet, finishing sixth in 1 minute, 56.34 seconds despite being .35 off her seed time in the 200-yard freestyle. In order to understand just how special the meet was you need to understand some of the history, coach and former SHS standout Katie Talmadge (formerly Liebmann) said. “Of the 38 years this team has been around, we’ve had a state qualifier in 11 of those years,” Talmadge said. “Of the past 10, in only two of those years did we have more than one state qualifier at a time.”

For the majority of Stoughton girls state qualifiers, it’s been a lonely road. “Amber Castleberg, myself, Megan Carmichael, Greta Welsh and Maddie Kooima understand this,” Talmadge said. “To have six Stoughton girls, a whole team on deck is a beautiful thing. “It’s wonderful for those girls to have each other on that very competitive stage.” To finish 10th spot was just icing on the cake for a meet that was great in so many other ways already, Talmadge added. Senior Maddie Kooima followed Bormett onto the podium by matching her teammate’s sixth-place

Girls basketball

Four return this season ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

There will be a lot of new faces on the Stoughton girls basketball team this season. Senior Cassidy Bach is the lone starter back from last season, when the Vikings went 21-4, tied for the Badger South Conference title and made the sectional semifinal. Bach, an honorable mention all-conference 5-foot-8 guard, finished with 231 points and 134 rebounds last season. She is a speedy guard that can hit from outside and score

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Badger South schedule Date Nov. 21 Nov. 30 Dec. 5 Dec. 9 Dec. 15 Dec. 21 Jan. 5 Jan. 18 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 6 Feb. 10 Feb. 15

Opponent Time/Result Monona Grove 7:15 p.m. at Edgewood 7:15 p.m. Milton 7:15 p.m. at Monroe 7:15 p.m. at Oregon 7:30 p.m. at Fort Atkinson 7:15 p.m. at Watertown 7:15 p.m. at Monona Grove 7:15 p.m. Edgewood 7:15 p.m. at Milton 7:15 p.m. Monroe 7:15 p.m. at Oregon 7:15 p.m. Fort Atkinson 7:15 p.m. Watertown 7:15 p.m.

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The returning letterwinners for the Stoughton High School girls basketball team (from left) are: Paige Halverson, Peighton Trieloff, Cassidy Bach and Emma Kissling.

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Returning letterwinners for the Icebergs girls hockey team (front, from left) are: Sophia Moccero, Aeryn Olson, McKenzie Nisius and Teagan Rupiper; (middle) Ariah Koratko, Kelsey Waldner, Taylor Nisius, manager Lizzie King, manager Malori Kopf, Jazmin Schwarzkopf; (back) Sammy Eyers, Shannon King and Sydney Urso.

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are a quartet of talented underclassmen. The Icebergs drop the puck on the Sophomores Brynn Weaver and Paige Nelson are both very talented players who 2017-18 season 5:30  p.m. Friday should immediately have a big impact the against Appleton United inside the Wauteam, Gallagher said. pun Community Ice Center. Sophomore Sydney Rogers is expected to help bolster the defense and secure the blue line. Freshman Hailie Hefel is spectacular goaltenders returning this seaan aggressive defender who should help son,” Gallagher said. “Sun Prairie is going to be really good again this year, and the improve the team’s defense. same with Middleton.” Conference Beloit’s Rock County Fury (6-3-1), The Sun Prairie co-op (20-4-4 overall, the Viroqua Blackhawks (4-6-0) and the 9-0-1 conference) and the Metro Lynx Badger Lightning (2-8-0) rounded out the (15-6-4, 7-1-2) finished last season ranked standings last year. For the Icebergs’ part, the team is lookfourth and eighth in the state, and both expect to contend for the Badger South ing to be able to compete with every team in the conference after going 0-10 last title and beyond this season. All you have to do in order to see who season. “If we play solid Iceberg hockey for will be among the top teams in the Badger Conference is look at the goaltending, three periods, we will compete with most anyone,” Gallagher said. Gallagher said. “The conference has a couple of

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Stoughton swimmer Maddie Kooima swims the 200-yard IM at the WIAA Division 2 state swimming meet Friday at the UW-Madison Natatorium. Kooima placed sixth in the 200Yard IM with the time of 2 minutes, 13.47 seconds and seventh in the 100-yard backstroke in 59.65.

State: 400 free relay gets personal record Continued from page 10 tried their hardest. We all swam with our hearts, and I truly believe that’s one of the reasons we did so extraordinary.” Stoughton’s biggest PR by more than 2 seconds came in the 400 free, where freshman Ava Schigur joined Bormett and sisters Maddie and Abbie Kooima, who joined the team as a sophomore, to finish 10th in 3:43.3. Freshman Evelyn Schaefer’s experience was a bit of any unusual one, being replaced on the 400 free after helping the team qualify for state at sectionals. “The meet was a very interesting experience,” Schaefer said. “You could walk on the building and just feel the intensity of

everyone’s emotions. Everyone was there to win. “I know that experiencing and watching the meet was a great way to motivate me to get there myself next year.” Stoughton’s 200 medley relay team of Maddie Kooima, Bormett, freshman Amy Schlicht and Schigur finished 11th (out of 16) .55 off their season-best in 1:53.99. Schlicht, who had a PR on her split of the 200 medley, was 16th as an individual in the 100 butterfly with a 1:01.93. “High school state is for sure the most fun meet of all, but also the most memorable,” Schigur said. “It wouldn’t have been possible without my whole team behind me, and I’m grateful to have a great coaching staff and team to help push me so I could achieve that goal.”

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Officially a Badger Stoughton senior Tyler Dow signed his National Letter of Intent to wrestle at UW-Madison on Wednesday, Nov. 8. He verbally committed last season and will join former teammate Garrett Model next season.

Girls bb: Appleton West up first for Vikings Continued from page 10 off the dribble. She’s joined by three returning reserve players who got significant playing time, senior Paige Halverson and juniors Peighton Trieloff and Emma Kissling. Juniors Alex Ashworth, KyKy Baker, Alita Frick, Renee Anderson and Ashley Nelson are newcomers expected take on key roles, as well. “We have an opportunity to be successful this year,” coach Brad Pickett said. “We will have to rebound the basketball and take care of it also. We must also be willing to get after it defensively.” Halverson, a 5-8 guard, had 107 points and 64 rebounds, and Trieloff, a 5-6 guard, had 86 points and 32 rebounds. Kissling, a 5-8 wing, had 153 points and 57 rebounds. All three players were quick around the basket and were scrappy on the boards last season. Nelson looks to get work in the post this season as a 5-11 forward. Ashworth joins the team as a 5-8 guard. Frick has played varsity volleyball, and Anderson is a varsity golfer. All of the newcomers will need to help replace a lot of production lost, especially in the post and on defense. The past few years, Stoughton has relied heavily on getting to the inside for easy baskets and kicking out for 3-pointers when necessary. But the team is a little smaller than years past. S o m e k ey g r a d u a t e s from last season are firstteam 6-1 forward Marissa Robson (364 points, 174 rebounds), first-team 5-10 guard Kendra Halverson (329 points, 103 rebounds)

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Monroe returns as favorite in stacked conference The Stoughton girls basketball team will need to grow as a team quickly to be able to challenge in a tough Badger South Conference that includes state qualifier Monroe, state champion Madison Edgewood, Monona Grove and an up-and-coming Oregon team. Watertown also joins the conference this season, as Stoughton (21-4 overall in 2016-17, 10-2 conference) hopes to remain near the top after sharing the Badger South title last season. “For us to win a conference title, we will have to defend, take care of the ball and rebound,” coach Brad Pickett wrote in a preview questionnaire for the Hub. Monroe (21-4, 10-2) shared the Badger South title with Stoughton and Madison Edgewood (25-3, 10-2) last season. The Cheesemakers defeated Stoughton in the sectional semifinal and made the D2 state semifinal, and they return three first-team All-Badger South selections. Senior Sydney Mathiason (291 points, 155 rebounds, 45 blocks, 40 assists) and juniors Sydney Hilliard (475 points, 120 rebounds, 104 steals, 86 assists, 20 blocks) and Emily Benzschawel (318 points, 86 rebounds, 43 assists) are all back. Monroe graduates honorable mentions Lexi Hilliard (113 points, 56 rebounds) and Jordan Hirsbrunner (150 points, 52 rebounds, 43 assists). Madison Edgewood won the D3 state title last season but also returns one of four all-conference players, senior Caitlin Link (347 points, 127 rebounds,119 assists). First-teamers Estella Moschkau (514 points, 179 rebounds, 94 assists, 74 blocks) and Katie Meriggioli (424 points, 204 rebounds, 93 assists) and honorable mention Hannah Frazier (72 points, 107 rebounds) all graduated. Moschkau now plays for DI Stanford, and Meriggioli plays for Division II Bentley University. Monona Grove (13-10, 6-6) brings back junior firstteam all-conference McKenna Warnock (534 points, 211 rebounds, 47 assists, 31 blocks) and graduates honorable mention Addie Gaber (95 points, 68 rebounds). and honorable mention 5-6 guard Aly Weum (42 points, 55 rebounds, 74 assists). Payton Kahl, a 6-foot forward who missed all but two games last season with an ACL injury, also graduated. Kahl now plays for NCAA Division II

Minnesota-Duluth University. Weum is on the Division I University of Iowa track and field team, and Robson plays for DI Northern Iowa University. Two other forwards also graduated from last season, 5-11 Lydia Schultz and 5-10 Sydney Johnson.

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STOUGHTON POLICE REPORTS The Stoughton Police Department logged 2,308 incidents in August. Cases of interest for the month were: one robbery, four intoxicated driver arrests, eight drug incidents, three batteries, two burglaries, 24 thefts, seven frauds, nine domestic disturbances, 36 disturbances, 45 disorderly conducts, 19 traffic crashes, 118 EMS assists, 15 alarms, 25 juvenile incidents, 62 911 calls, two runaways, seven warrant arrests, five threats, 25 animal complaints, and officers responded to 46 suspicious activity calls. Officers also logged 108 assist cases, 32 criminal charges, 55 ordinance violations and 87 traffic arrests from 79 traffic stops. The following were identified as significant cases: Aug. 2 Officers arrested a 29-yearold man for felony bail jumping and a traffic violation following a traffic stop. Officers arrested a 33-yearold man on an outstanding warrant following a check person request. Aug. 3 Officers arrested a 19-yearold man for armed robbery following an investigation into an incident that occurred at the skate park and money was taken. The alleged perpetrator had reportedly threatened the victim with a knife. Aug. 8 Officers arrested a 31-yearold man on an outstanding

warrant following a traffic stop. Officers arrested a 21-yearold woman for battery following a disturbance at a residence.

bance at a local establishment where the suspect became belligerent after being denied service. An officer was struck by the intoxicated suspect during the altercation. The officer received minor injuries.

Aug. 9 Officers arrested a 46-year- Aug. 16 old man for disorderly conduct Officers arrested a 26-yearfollowing a domestic distur- old man for felony retail theft bance. and several traffic charges following a theft at a local business. Aug. 10 Officers arrested a 17-yearold girl for resisting/obstruct- Aug. 17 ing an officer and also took Officers arrested a 27-yeara 16-year-old girl into custo- old man for battery and disdy on the same charge. The orderly conduct following a 16-year-old was transported to domestic disturbance. JRC. The incident was initially investigated as a prowling Aug. 19 complaint. The suspects had Officers arrested a 34-yearallegedly tried to enter employ- old woman on an outstanding ee lockers at Stoughton Hospi- warrant following a tip that a tal. Suspects had fled but were wanted person was at a resilater located by officers. dence. Officers arrested an 18-yearold woman for physical abuse Aug. 22 of a child, battery, disorderly Officers arrested a 34-yearconduct, and criminal damage old man on an outstanding to property following a domes- warrant following a disturtic disturbance. bance at the Stoughton HosOfficers cited several 15 and pital. 18-year-olds for underage alOfficers arrested a 35-yearcohol, minor transporting in- old woman for disorderly toxicants, possession of THC, conduct and a Probation Hold and traffic violations following following a domestic distura traffic stop. bance. Officers arrested a 46-yearold man for disorderly conduct Aug. 23 following a domestic disturOfficers arrested a 24-yearbance. old man for disorderly conduct and a probation hold following Aug. 14 a domestic disturbance. Officers arrested a 42-yearOfficers arrested a 28-yearold man for resisting/obstruct- old man on an outstanding ing an officer and disorderly warrant following a request conduct following a distur-

from the Department of Cor- conducts, 28 traffic crashes, rections that issued a warrant 55 EMS assists, nine alarms, for a parole violation. 34 juvenile incidents, 59 911 calls, two missing persons, 11 warrant arrests, three threats, Aug. 26 Officers arrested a 27-year- nine animal complaints, and old man for a probation vio- officers responded to 47 suslation when an officer found picious activity calls. Officers the subject to be intoxicated also logged 96 assist cases, 39 in violation of his probation. criminal charges, 41 ordinance Also a 25-year-old woman violations and 106 traffic arwas charged with resisting/ob- rests from 92 traffic stops. The following were identified structing an officer when she interfered with the arrest. as significant cases: Aug. 28 Officers arrested a 34-yearold man for violation of harassment restraining order following a domestic disturbance. Aug. 29 Officers arrested a 19-yearold woman on an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop. Officers arrested a 27-yearold man for possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule II drugs, possession of an electric weapon, carrying a concealed weapon, and several counts of felony bail jumping following an ambulance call where two subjects were slumped over in a vehicle. Officers also arrested a 35-year-old woman on the same charges. The Stoughton Police Department logged 2,233 incidents in September. Cases of interest for the month were: four intoxicated driver arrests, eight drug incidents, two batteries, 34 thefts, three frauds, 10 domestic disturbances, 46 disturbances, 25 disorderly

woman into protective custody and transported her to the Juvenile Reception Center on a charge of disorderly conduct following a disturbance at a residence. Officers arrested a 20-yearold woman for possession of schedule I narcotic and felony bail jumping following a drug investigation.

Sept. 10 Officers arrested a 41-yearold man for disorderly conduct following a domestic disturSept. 2 Officers arrested a 32-year- bance. old man on an outstanding warrant following a distur- Sept. 12 bance call. Officers arrested a 35-yearOfficers arrested a 20-year- old woman for possession of old man on an outstanding drug paraphernalia, bail jumpwarrant following a traffic stop ing and an outstanding warin response to a report of a rant following a drug investirolling domestic disturbance. gation. The driver was found to have an outstanding warrant. Sept. 14 Officers arrested a 19-yearSept. 3 old man on an outstanding Officers arrested a 29-year- warrant following an investiold man for battery and dis- gation into a possible strongorderly conduct following a armed robbery. It was reported domestic disturbance. that the suspect had stolen a wallet from a person riding a bicycle. The robbery is still unSept. 4 Officers arrested a 39-year- der investigation. Officers arrested a 33-yearold woman on an outstanding warrant after observing the old man for disorderly conduct subject on the street that the following a domestic disturbance. officer knew was wanted. Officers arrested a 30-yearOfficers arrested a 26-yearold man for disorderly conduct old man for two counts of theft and a probation hold following and felony bail jumping followa suspicious person complaint ing an investigation into a theft that occurred at a residence. at an apartment complex. The suspect was known to the victim. Sept. 7 Officers took a 16-year-old

Stoughton History November

sight, which usually leads of the city council was appointed to sit in with a to being out of mind. committee appointed last 70 Years ago - 1947 week to investigate the pos• Rotary Club members sibility of Stoughton estabof Stoughton, Mount Horeb lishing a housing authority. • All garbage is to be and Madison heard prof. Aldo Leopold explain how wrapped up until further modern farming practices notice. Unwrapped garbage in Wisconsin are reducing will not be picked up. game birds and animals which even propagation 45 Years ago - 1972 can’t offset. • Halloween ‘trick• A proposed 1948 budget ing’ incidents were held of $117,635 for the City of to a minimum this week, Stoughton was presented according to Chief Robert to the city council Tuesday Everson. night by Mayor A. E. Skin• While the nation swept ner. Richard Nixon in to a sec• There are over 300 stu- ond term, the voters of dents eating at the noon Stoughton went against the lunches this year. trend and gave the McGov• The big shovels started ern-Schreiber ticket an excavating today at the site amazing 59 percent of the of the new Skaalen Home vote. for the Aged. • One thing is for cer• Chief Walker reported tain - we don’t want to go that there was not a single through another season like report made to him of any the one just concluded or property damage in the city we may as well drop footfrom the Hallowe’en and he ball in favor of volleyball. said it was one of the quiet• The corn crop in the est Hallowe’ens the city has Stoughton area is about one ever known. month late, but it is con• A housing group com- sidered a good one. Yields posed of four members have been running from 150

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to 200 bushels per acre. • Several reports have been received this week from concerned citizens about the dumping of leaves into the Yahara. Two Stoughton ordinances prohibit the dumping of “any substance that tends to fill up any portion of the river.” • Headquarters officials of Uniroyal have announced plans to expand the Stoughton Naugahyde, vinyl-coating fabric plant, boosting the facility’s annual production by 25 percent.

10 Years ago - 2007 • Artspace Projects, Inc., a Minneapolis-based organization, conducted a feasibility study for a mixed-use, artist live/work project at the vacant Stoughton Highway Trailer building, located on East South Street. A former tobacco warehouse, the facility’s last use was for storage by the Stoughton Trailers Company 15 years ago. • A middle-level study update presented to the Board of Education on Monday calls for improved

school climate for students and staff at River Bluff, a d d i t i o n a l i n t e r ve n t i o n practices and increased collaboration in grades 5-8 between River Bluff and Sandhill schools. • The transformation of an old tobacco warehouse into a new youth center will begin to take shape visibly in coming days when contractors start demolishing a 6,000-square-foot addition to the old building, which is located by the old railroad tracks across the street from The Depot. Since plans to renovate the old warehouse were approved last summer, approximately $300,000 of the estimated $500,000 it will cost to complete the conversion and get the youth center up and running have been raised • While the Fourth Street Dam is in “surprising good shape for its age,” it is need of repairs that could cost more than a half-million dollars, according to the project engineer who conducted an inspection of the dam this summer.

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• The basketball game on Friday between the Badgers and the high school resulted in a victory for the former by a score of 43 to 23. • Ex-Mayor O.K. Roe and Fred Falk made an overland trip to Madison in an auto on Wednesday, braving the keen winds and dust historically. • Special value in 50-inch full-lined,tight-fitting ladies coats, black at $15. Hales Dry Goods. • Tuesday’s elections prove that prohibition will be one of the liveliest issues in next year’s presidential campaign.

• G.T. Mandt, one of the pioneers of this place, is critically ill at his home on the east side. Mr. Mandt is 85 years of age and has been confined to bed for the past nine weeks. • The roller skating rink at the Armory opened up most auspiciously Monday night under the auspices of Hiram Wood, some 250 people being present and every one of the available skates in use. • The latest step in corset evolution calls into practice the principle of lacing in front, which practically places agreeable features of the corset in the hands of the wearer, and not out of

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206 participate in medication, sharps collection AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group

The Friends of Stoughton Public Library held their annual fundraiser on Nov. 4.

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Friends of Library holds fall fundraiser an auction. Funds raised at the event will benefit the Children’s Summer Library program, the Adult Summer Reading Program and the Adult Craft Club, all of which receive their funding and

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Obituaries

Doris E. Hoel Rickleff

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Doris E. Hoel Rickleff, age 91, died on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born in Stoughton on Dec. 6, 1925,

Alice N. Radley

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mother, Joan; wife, Erica; children Jenna (Dan Seamonson) and Ryan Buss; grandson, Braden Buss; sisters, Katie Buss Vandenhouten, Kari (Randy) Roneid and Kelly Buss; and brother, Wayne “Dewey” Buss. He is further survived by Erica’s family; mother-in-law, Jackie Kittelson; brothers-in-law, Steve (Lori) and Todd (Diana) Kittelson; many nieces, nephews and greats that he loved; special cousin, Lori (John) Arias and their daughter, Amanda in California; and other cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Wayne; g r a n d p a r e n t s , Te d a n d Gladys Johnson, Forest and Catherine Black, and William and Amanda Buss; father-in-law, Tilfred Kittelson, Jr.; uncles, Marvin Buss and Gerall Monskey; and aunt, Shirley Dahle. Bill was an amazing person who worked hard and loved deeply. He often

liked to get the last word in, or had a smart comment for something. Bill liked the phrase, “It’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” He lived life to the fullest and was an example to all. Rest peacefully, Bupa, God took the best. Bill was an eye and tissue donor and potentially helped 75 to 100 people with his gift. Bill requested a Celebration of Life party when he passed, so we are honoring his request at American Legion Post 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton, from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The family would like you to bring along a memory of how Bill helped you or something special you remember him by. They are saving the memories for his grandson, Braden, to share with him when he gets older. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

daughter of Carl J. and Olga Algrim Hoel. Doris was baptized on Jan. 10, 1926, at First Lutheran Church in Stoughton and confirmed there on May 7, 1939. Doris graduated from Stoughton High school in 1943 and later attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Prior to marriage, her working career as a Certified Professional Secretary included primarily national church related and social service related agencies in Minneapolis and Chicago. On Feb.19, 1967, Doris married Reverend Frederick L. Rickleff and transferred her church membership to the United Methodist Church. She became the

stepmother of Charlotte Dorothea Saponas and Lynne Merie Miguel. There are three step-grandchildren, Robert and Jennifer Saponas and Nola Doll, all of whom survive her. Two brothers, Milo and Richard, and her parents predeceased her. Fred and Doris lived in Elmhurst, Ill. until 1972, when they moved to Pearl City, Ill., where they served a four-point parish of the United Methodist Church. In 1977 they moved to Schaumburg, Ill. to serve our Redeemer’s United Methodist Church until they retired in 1987 and moved back to Elmhurst. In December 1995 they moved

to a condo unit of Skaalen Retirement Services in Stoughton. All who knew her are thankful for her life: she was a consistent inspiration. Doris walked the Christian faith quietly, but steadfastly. Memorial services for Doris were held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, at Skaalen Home Chapel. Memorial gifts may be made to Skaalen Home, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589. Please share your memories of Doris at CressFuneralService.com. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-9244

Alice N. Radley, age 74, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on March 12, 1943, the daughter of Matt and Anna (Cornell) Gould. Alice grew up on a farm in Boscobel. She was into crafts, upcycling and browsing garage sales. Alice had a green thumb and enjoyed growing and nurturing her plants. She also enjoyed a good

polka, but most of all, she enjoyed caring for her family, especially her grandchildren. A l i c e i s s u r v ive d b y her significant other, Paul Lenhart; daughters, Tricia (Jamie) Homerding and Pam (Jeff) Aerts; son, Pa u l ( B o n n i e ) R a d l ey ; three grandchildren, Anna Homerding (Erick Klossner), Calvin Aerts and Dalton Aerts; step-daughter, Rose Lenhart; step grandchildren, Karen and Robert

Lenhart; sister, Lu (Joseph) Jansen; and nephew, Brandon Jansen. She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant brother, Leon. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. Jackson St. (608)873-4590

Charles F. North Charles F. North, age 80, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. Jackson St., Stoughton. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

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William John Buss, age 55, of Stoughton, passed away at home on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 2, 1962, the son of Wayne and Joan (Johnson) Buss. The family moved to Stoughton where he attended school with the Class of 1981. Bill married Erica (Kittelson) Buss in 1985 and lived in Stoughton for most of their marriage. Their daughter, Jenna Kay, was

born in 1988 and their son, Ryan John, was born in 1990. Bill loved his kids and lived for his family, especially his two-year old grandson, Braden John, whom he cherished and often stopped in between jobs while in town just to visit. He had a work ethic like no other. Bill started learning the concrete business trade with N&N Cement when he was a teenager. He worked for various other companies before starting his own business in 1999. Eastside Concrete Construction, LLC, began with a pickup truck, an old bobcat and limited funds. Bill grew that business until he took a break in 2011, to “retire” into trucking that lasted about six months, and he was right back in the concrete business. He was proud of the relationships he formed with his contractors. Bill is survived by his

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The Stoughton Wellness Coalition held its biannual medications and sharps collection on Oct. 28. According to a news release, 206 people disposed of medications and sharps during the collection. The coalition also funds the medication drop box outside of the police department, and 457 pounds of medication was collected between April and that event. Additionally, 300 pounds of sharps was collected and safely disposed.

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Bully: Controversial fine for parents of bullies included in efforts to curb violence Continued from page 1 with residents will be trained this month on how to approach and implement the no-hit policy. More importantly, he said the measures “send a message to the community about our values.” “That’s really what links the two,” Leck observed. “They’re steps designed to get us out of the cycle of violence as a society.” Stoughton resident Amy Brown, who brought the no-hit initiative to the city, agreed. “As a citizen living in Stoughton and as somebody who is a professional working on this no-hit zone initiative, it appears to me that the city leadership is trying to reduce violence in the community and is looking at efforts to achieve that result,” Brown said.. Mayor Donna Olson said she thinks the council’s actions follow “the same philosophy” of compassion Stoughton shows in other Photo by Bill Livick ways. “(They) say a lot about Stough- A sign posted on city property tells visitors that Stoughton is a No-Hit Zone. While hospitals and other facilities ton, which is known for volun- nationwide have adopted that label, Stoughton last year became the first city to declare all of its municipal propteerism and being such a caring erty a no-hit zone. community,” she said. “So far, we have five trainers Two alders,Regina Hirsch and – particularly the parental responTom Majewski, voted against sibility aspect – would be used whose job is to train the rest of Following a trend the city staff,” Leck said. the anti-bullying proposal here only as a last resort. Passing well-intentioned laws because of the parental element. “Our intent is to train all the “We hope this will intervene in and policies against violence is But Leck asserted that aspect bullying before it goes too far,” people who would be in a position one thing, but implementing them was needed to give the ordinance he explained. “It puts more onus to see something like this occurcan be more complicated. “some teeth at the end of the pro- on parents when their kids are ring and have an opportunity to The anti-bullying ordinance is cess when all else fails.” involved in bullying to take cor- intervene.” part of a trend of cities around the No-hit zone signs have been Hirsch, who represents Dist. 3, rective measures.” country, including several in Wis- said children who bully need to installed in park shelters and at consin. It was more controversial be “rehabilitated” and she doesn’t Training and tools various other city-owned facilihere than the no-hit policy, which think penalizing parents would While the anti-bullying law is ties. got unanimous agreement. “We already have laws on the ultimately an enforcement tool for help to accomplish that. The anti-bullying ordinance, Majewski, also a Dist. 3 alder, police, the no-hit policy required books that deal with violence,” patterned after one in Monona opposed the measure because significant training. Leck noted. “This empowers that got national attention in 2013, “police already have law on the The city started by sending five employees to intervene and not be combines four state statutes and books to deal with this,” he said. employees to the DA’s office last hesitant. It enables people to have adds a provision that allows the He added that based on his con- year to be trained on no-hit zones, a conversation about violence.” city to fine parents up to $1,000 versations with parents, most and those five are responsible for He described the no-hit zone for a child’s repeated bullying don’t think it’s a good idea. training the rest of city staff in initiative as a strategy of de-escabehavior, after verbal and written lation and defusing techniques. Leck said the anti-bullying law how to intervene to stop hitting. warnings have been issued. Brown said the program aims to

Anti-bullying ordinances Stoughton has joined a trend of cities with ordinances that can fine parents for their children’s bullying. Some in Wisconsin are:

Monona Plover Shawano Milton Stoughton

On the Web For more information on no-hit-zones, visit:

thisisanohitzone.org get information to parents about the negative outcomes associated with using physical discipline, or corporal punishment. The UW Children’s Hospital and the DA’s office recently have moved away from the concept of no-hit zones and instead talk about a “hitting hurts” policy. “That means it doesn’t matter where you are, hitting hurts,” Olson said. “It fits closely with t h e a n t i - bu l l y i n g o r d i n a n c e because hitting can also mean words. To me, they go hand-inhand because it means our words and our actions, including physical contact, both do harm to the victim physically and psychologically.” Contact Bill Livick at bill.livick@ wcinet.com

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unclear, however, when that might happen because city leaders have been unable to agree on whether to salvage and restore parts of the site, specifically the Highway Trailer building complex on East South Street. Becker said there will be activity at MillFab before January, as workers remove asbestos panels in preparation for the larger demolition. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

Restructuring the TID The RDA took steps at its Nov. 8 meeting to lay the groundwork for restructuring tax-increment financing district No. 5, which includes the riverfront redevelopment area, and creating a new TIF district, TID 10. The new TID would allow more flexibility in financing work on the 10-acre redevelopment area by removing it from TID 5. The RDA voted unanimously to recommend beginning the process of the changes. RDA vice-chair Roger Springman said Becker or RDA chair Scott Truehl would deliver a presentation on creating a TID and how to accomplish the task at a council meeting in the near future. “In advance of the Dec. 12 meeting, it’s important that council members understand what it means to create a new TID,” he said.

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Two of the key pieces of the riverfront redevelopment are the Highway Trailer building, in the foreground, and the MillFab property, at rear.

Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MYRNA M. HACK Case No. 2017 PR 000745 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 1, 1963 and date of death July 7, 2017, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 820 East Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 23, 2018. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar November 13, 2017 Michael D. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 423-3254 Bar Number: 1015663 Published: November 16, 23 and 30, 2017 WNAXLP ***

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF STOUGHTON APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the City of

Stoughton on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for mayor and alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The term for all other offices begins on May 1, 2018. All terms are for three years unless otherwise indicated. Office, Incumbent Mayor, Donna Olson Alderperson, District #1, Sid Boersma Alderperson, District #2, Michael Engelberger Alderperson, District #3, Regina Hirsch Alderperson, District #4, Scott Truehl Information concerning aldermanic district boundaries may be obtained from City of Stoughton Clerk’s Office, 381 E Main St, Stoughton, WI. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2017 and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in the office of the city clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Lana C Kropf City Clerk- City of Stoughton Published: November 16, 2017 WNAXLP ***

NOTICE OF JUDICIAL, COUNTY SUPERVISOR AND MUNICIPAL JUDGE ELECTION APRIL 3, 2018 STATE OF WISCONSIN } }

Dane County } SPRING ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the several towns, villages, cities, wards, and election districts of the State of Wisconsin, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following officers are to be elected: JUDICIAL OFFICERS ONE JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT, for the term of ten years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2018: Mike Gableman ONE COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on July 31, 2018: District IV, JoAnne F. Kloppenburg THREE CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES, each for the term of six years, to succeed the present incumbents listed, whose terms of office will expire on July 31, 2018: Dane County, Branch 1, Timothy C. Samuelson Dane County, Branch 8, Frank D. Remington Dane County, Branch 11, Ellen K. Berz COUNTY SUPERVISORS A COUNTY SUPERVISOR for each of the thirty-seven county supervisory districts, for a term of two years, to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term will expire on April 16, 2018: District 1, Mary Kolar District 2, Heidi Wegleitner District 3, Nick Zweifel District 4, Richard Kilmer District 5, Hayley Young District 6, John Hendrick District 7, Matt Veldran District 8, Carousel Bayrd District 9, Paul Nelson

District 10, Jeremy Levin District 11, Al Matano District 12, Paul Rusk District 13, Chuck Erickson District 14, George Gillis District 15, Ronn Ferrell District 16, Jamie Kuhn District 17, Jeff Pertl District 18, Michele Ritt District 19, Bill Clausius District 20, Dennis O’Loughlin District 21, Andrew Schauer District 22, Maureen McCarville District 23, Shelia Stubbs District 24, Robin Schmidt District 25, Tim Kiefer District 26, Sharon Corrigan District 27, Dorothy Krause District 28, Nikole Jones District 29, Dave Ripp District 30, Patrick Downing District 31, Jerry Bollig District 32, Michael Willett District 33, Jenni Dye District 34, Patrick Miles District 35, Carl Chenoweth District 36, Danielle Williams District 37, Bob Salov Information concerning county supervisory district boundaries may be obtained from the Dane County Clerk’s Office, 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 106A, Madison. MUNICIPAL JUDGE A MUNICIPAL JUDGE, serving more than one municipality, for a term of four years to succeed the present incumbent listed, whose term of office will expire on April 30, 2018: City of Edgerton, Town of Albion and Town of Fulton, Ronald J. Strouse Information concerning the multi-jurisdictional municipal judge district boundaries may be obtained from Rock County Clerk’s Office, 51 South Main Street, 2nd Floor, Janesville. Candidates

for this municipal judge also file with the Rock County Clerk’s Office. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2017, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Judicial Office candidates (except multi-jurisdictional municipal judges) file with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. DONE in the City of Madison, this 1st day of November 2017. _________________________________ Scott McDonell, Dane County Clerk 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 106A, Madison, 53703 Published: November 16, 2017 WNAXLP ***

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF ELECTION: APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Stoughton, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. Board members begin their term on Monday, April 23, 2018. Note that the candidate receiving the fourth-highest votes at the election will be elected to the 1-year term.

Office, Term Length, Incumbent School Board Member, 1-year, April 23, 2018 – April 21, 2019, Francis Sullivan School Board Member, 3 years, April 23, 2018 – April 25, 2021, Scott Dirks School Board Member, 3 years, April 23, 2018 – April 25, 2021, Allison Sorg School Board Member, 3 years, April 23, 2018 – April 25, 2021, Yolibeth FitzGibbon NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2018, in the Business Office of the school district’s Administrative and Educational Services Center, 320 North Street. If an incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by 5:00 p.m. on January 2, 2018, and if the incumbent also did not file a Notification of Non-candidacy by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017, then the filing deadline for other candidates for the office will be extended by 72 hours. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Done in the School District of Stoughton November 16, 2017 Yolibeth FitzGibbon, School District Clerk Published: November 16, 2017 WNAXLP ***

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offer structured learning opportunities as students work to master a skill, there is plenty of unstructured time, which gives students large movement breaks as well as time to naturally collaborate and problem solve with their peers in a natural setting.” First-grade teacher Erica Klefstad said there is a “sense of peace and wonder” when

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Students climb on gathered stumps at the outdoor classroom. the students are outdoors. She said the area “truly captures the idea of inquiry for not only students, but teachers, too.” “There is always something new that our ‘third environment’ has to show us for the day,” she wrote the Hub in an email. “Instead of telling children about the parts of a cicada, they are able to see and feel one’s shell with their own eyes, squeal as a live one is flying towards them, and then wonder where it disappears to … I am learning about the world through the eyes of a child.” Time spent in the outdoor classroom is often the “best part of our day,” said fellow first-grade teacher Patricia Wilton.

“(It’s) an experience that is full of wonder, yet humbling at the same time,” she wrote the Hub in an email. “It’s a time when kids are allowed to be kids and learn in ways that comes most naturally to them.” Third-grade teacher Jess Davis said it shows that “education doesn’t have to take place inside,” citing a recent student survey that said nearly 90 percent would rather be outside. He said the area has been used for other school activities like Reader’s Theatre, Writer’s Workshop, Science Inquiry and Community Building Activities. “It’s rewarding to see the strengths of each individual student come out when they are outside,” she said.

Kindergarten teacher Joy Meyer said it’s healthy for kids to be outside during all seasons. Even though some of the teachers may make sure they’re plenty bundled up for those chilly winter afternoons. “Outdoor experiences help students increase their understanding of their natural and human communities, which leads to a sense of place,” she wrote the Hub in an email. “Instead of talking to children or showing them pictures about something, let them experience it firsthand.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Kegonsa principal Erin Conrad said the outdoor classroom, which has been expanded to include

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throughout Wisconsin,” according to its website. “I wanted to further our students’ sense of wonder, academic growth and connection to their natural environment,” she told the Hub in an email. Some of the funds will be use for benches and a stage or presentation area, including a blackboard, a plexiglass easel and an aluminum boat students can play in and around. Schroeder said the school hopes to begin the expansion this school year, although the work could continue into subsequent years. Schroeder said the outdoor classroom is a space where children can go “with the freedom to be themselves.” “Their imaginations really come alive when they step outside the school building,” she said.