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Commission considers residential ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
A new concept for residential housing at Kettle Park West drew praise from the city’s Planning Commission Monday, and comments from its developer suggest there is major progress on two points of contention that have held up the project for about two years. Though Jenson the commission was missing three members and did not vote on the plan, Ald. Greg Jenson (Dist. 3) called it a “marked improvement” with the potential to bring
in more young families, something that’s been a point of emphasis with both the school district and city governments in recent years. Mayor Tim Swadley told the Hub he thinks it’s “much better than the first plan they had.” The new Forward Development Group plan largely does away with apartments in favor of single-family homes, and a representative told the commission the company will attempt to make it happen with little or no taxpayer assistance, something several alders have indicated they’d like to see. FDG development manager Dennis Steinkraus said at the meeting “our goal is to eliminate or get any (tax increment financing) requests down as low as possible.” He also said his firm had
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Darriell Banks, 10, wraps a present with officer Noel Crystal during the fifth annual Shop with a Cop program.
Wrapping holiday happiness AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
Taxes up $226 on average home ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
The average Stoughton homeowner will find an increase of $226.42 over last year’s taxes when bills arrive in the mail in the next few days. That comes despite a 44-cent decrease in the overall mill rate because an average home in the city increased nearly $15,000 in value over last year. But homes that have been reassessed with less than the average increase will see a smaller hike, or even a decline in their taxes. For example, a $200,532 home, last year’s average, would see its taxes remain the same or lessen if its value increased less than $4,055.
Each home in the city is reassessed every year. The city contracts with Accurate Appraisal to do “walk-through” on-site assessments of 20 percent of properties each year for five years. The rest are adjusted by computer modeling and through sales of comparable homes, according to an email from co-owner Jim Danielson, “to maintain 100% market value assessments.” For the second year in a row, home values increased more than 50 percent higher compared to last year’s, and this year’s total is double the more-than-$7,000 increase in 2016. The Stoughton Area
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A school bus packed full of gifts, children and Stoughton Police Department officers unloaded at the EMS building Saturday morning. The group had just finished shopping at the Walmart Supercenter and was settling in to wrap their gifts, which would be distributed closer to the holiday – as long as the kids could
resist opening presents early. Av a S w e n s o n - S t e v e n s o n , 8 , wrapped gifts with Hannah Ruffolo, a volunteer from outside of the police department. She had a pile of gifts around here and when the Hub asked what her favorite part of the day was, she said “everything,” with a big smile on her face. She was clutching a baby doll which she said was her favorite gift
for herself, while Ruffolo helped wrap the other gifts. Ruffolo said she attended to help support both the officers and the kids. “I think it’s important for the police officers and the kids to grow a relationship, a positive relationship,” she said. “It’s good for the community.” This year was the fifth for Stoughton’s Shop with a Cop program, a
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Stoughton youth highlight holiday shows Students in Fireside, Overture Center performances AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
Two River Bluff Middle School sixth-grade students are featured in holiday shows in Madison area. Lukas Hartberg, 11, is cast as Michael Hobbs in
the Fireside production of “Elf.” Olivia Peters, 11, will perform as Clara in The Nutcracker, performed by Madison Ballet at the Overture Center. It’s not the first time Hartberg and Peters have performed onstage outside Stoughton, and the two have both been featured in other performances in the Stoughton community in the past.
Peters has been featured in three Stoughton Center for the Arts shows: she was in the Christmas Carol twice, and once in its production of the Nutcracker. Hartberg has performed with multiple groups in the area, such as the Oregon Straw Hat Players and the Children’s Theater of Madison. Elf performances will continue until Dec. 23 and The Nutcracker runs
through Dec. 26.
The Nutcracker Peters is among 150 dancers that make up the Nutcracker ballet. She was featured in the p e r f o r m a n c e l a s t y e a r, though in a smaller role, and during that performance, she decided she wanted to earn the lead role for this year’s performance.
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SUMC steeple replaced AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
The steeple at the Stoughton United Methodist Church, 525 Lincoln Ave., was replaced last Monday, Dec. 3. It had been removed several weeks ago for roof repairs – something the Rev. Cathy Christman said was long needed. The project was among Crews worked Monday, Dec. 3, on installing the recently repaired SUMC steeple. the several renovations the church has undergone over the last several months. An internal fundraising campaign helped raise the funds for the new projects – which include a new roof, heating and air conditioning systems and repairs to the steeple. The next big projects will be new floors and a new parking lot. For information about how to donate, call 873-3273. Photos submitted
The SUMC steeple, after being repaired, rests on the roof during installation.
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There’s nothing quite like a good story, and last month, students in all three elementary schools in the Stoughton Area School District got a chance to hear a few in person, ranging from the adventures of an 18th-century fur trader to folktales from Puerto Rico. The three schools celebrated the art of storytelling with three professional storytellers on Nov. 14. Students from Kegonsa were treated to tales from storytelling naturalist Coral Conant Gilles, who tells folklore, personal tales and stories with a nature connection, according to her Facebook page. Kegonsa students were able to collaborate with her storytelling, submitting ideas she could incorporate into the stories she told. Gilles also told folktales from around the world, including Puerto Rico. Andy Talley, who has worked as a naturalist and interpreter in museum, forest preserve and conservation settings, wore the
spent time at Sandhill and was also able to visit with students during lunchtime so they had a chance to ask questions. “ S t o r y t e l l i n g bu i l d s trust, invokes imaginations, heals, connects us to our shared humanity, strengthens literacy and develops listening and problem solving skills,” Chipman states on her website. “Storytelling encourages more fulfilling relationships within families, communities, with life, with the magnificent world around us and most importantly with ourselves.” The three storytellers were connected with Stoughton schools through Photo submitted fellow storyteller and area Andy Talley, a storyteller with a focus on historical charac- resident Kay Weeden and Sandhill literacy specialter interpretation, donned the clothing of an 18th Century ist and instructional coach French-Indian fur trader to regale Fox Prairie Elementary Molly Grotenhuis, who students with his stories. was able to bring in the three storytellers through a garb of an 18th-century and wide open global col- grant from Stoughton Area French-Indian fur trader lection of folklore, won- Community Foundation. to tell stories that included der-wisdom tales, myth, some surprise endings. personal narrative and – Derek Spellman contribTracy Chipman has a original material,” accorduted to this story repertoire “with a wild ing to her website. She
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first-come, first-serve basis. For more information or to A pair of Stoughton High register, visit fablabstoughSchool students earned top ton.org/fab-lab-workshops awards in last month’s University of Wisconsin-White- Career consortium water Creative Writing FestiEighth-graders from River val. Bluff Middle School joined Senior Kayla Brehmer won with hundreds of students a Judges Choice honor and a from across Dane County first-place award in the Prose last week to learn about posPoetry/Flash Fiction category sible careers in areas such as for her poetry, while junior finance, government, conRuby Knipfer won a third- struction, health sciences, place award in the Tales of agriculture, information techTerror and Mystery category. nology and more during the The festival, attended by FutureQuest expo. 25 SHS students this year, is The event, held Dec. 5 at an annual event that draws the Alliant Energy Center, around 750 high school stu- featured interactive exhibdents and teachers, and expos- its staffed by representatives es participants to the writing from dozens of companies. of their peers and the chance FutureQuest is organized to hear their work discussed by the Dane County School and evaluated by professional Consortium and the Madison writers in a college setting. Metropolitan School District and is open to area students Laser ornaments in seventh and eighth grade. Slots are still available During FutureQuest, stufor the Wednesday, Dec. 19, dents are able to visit exhibits, Family Fab Lab Workshop, engage in hands-on activities, which features an opportuni- meet with career professionty to produce your own laser- als and learn about the kinds cut snowflake ornament. The of skills needed for various session runs from 6-8 p.m. professions as well as the for students in grades 4 relationship between school through 8, though each child performance and future career must be accompanied by an choices. Students also hear adult. The program is free, advice on training options to but slots for these workshops obtain skills needed in some are limited and provided on a of those careers.
KPW: Planning Commission praises new proposal, potential to bring in more young families state Department of Transportation to extend Oak Opening Drive to Hwy. 138, apparently addressing the major sticking point that had stalled previous negotiations. The council voted last year not to discuss any further plans until that was resolved. Homes in the development the commission reviewed that would be the first to be built, labeled Phase 2B, would range from $270,000 to $350,000, Steinkraus estimated, “depending how many bells and whistles go on the house.” He said he’d like to see some of the single-family homes “in the ground in August.” Former alder Tom Selsor and Ald. Phil Caravello (D-2) joined Jenson in responding positively to the plan. “If only half of the homes have one child, that’s 77 more kids in the school district,” Jenson said, after doing some quick math. The group waited to take official action to approve the concept without the input of the three missing commissioners – vice-chair Matt Bartlett (D-4), Tom Robinson and Todd Barman. The concept plan could come back for approval as early as Jan. 7 before moving on to the more detailed preliminary platting stage. The council would have final say over the project, likely early next year. But Swadley said FDG will likely “take the temperature of the council” before that, to make sure it’s on the right path. The Parks and Recreation Commission will also get a chance to give feedback on proposed changes to green spaces.
The residential phase of KPW has been a part of discussions for several years, with the prospect of single-family housing for young families enough of a carrot for some to support using taxpayer funds on the development. The original plan, presented January 2016, included 311 multifamily residential units (generally apartments) and 60 single-family homes among the five phases, 2A-2E. The new plan has 160 single-family residential lots, 18 duplex units and 43 moderate-density units. It also includes almost 12 acres of park land, down from 16 acres in the original because there are fewer housing units overall. In response to feedback from the city about the desirability of single-family homes, FDG replaced the multifamily units that had been planned for 2C, on the southeast side of Oak Opening Drive, with 81 single-family ones. “In order to fit (single-family) in, we’ve lost 250 multifamily units,” Steinkraus explained. The only multifamily left on the plan is slated for the last section of the phase, which could be years down the line. The change would require amending the comprehensive plan to change multifamily areas to single family, city staff indicated. Construction is ongoing on a senior housing project in Phase 2A, which also included a hotel that has been put on hold. The next area FDG plans for construction, 2B, shows 45 single-family home lots, ranging from 7,800 to 15,000 square feet, plus a 3.4-acre neighborhood park and path. The commission also
discussed the design in 2C, which calls for a single alley to go behind the two rows of homes, with garages opening off the alleyway. Commissioners asked about fire department access, bike-trail accessibility and parking concerns in the plan.
Planning for traffic The council’s insistence on creating a second access point for the housing development, to Hwy. 138, has been a major sticking point. The city comprehensive plan has long planned for the road to intersect with 138. The Common Council had told FDG when previous negotiations broke down in March 2017 it would not approve further development until the group had secured access to 138. A big question throughout discussions has been who would pay for the connection, and Steinkraus did not provide a timeline on when the road would be connected, nor who would pay for it. Steinkraus said his firm d i d n ’t h ave a s e t p l a n about when the intersection would be built, which would influence what type of intersection it would be. Original discussions mention a “right-in, rightout” intersection, in which Oak Opening Drive would only be open to westbound FREE
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138. But if more houses have been built, and there’s more traffic that warrants it, the intersection could be upgraded to a roundabout. Jim Bricker, JSD Professional Services senior planner, said the new plan would yield a 14 percent traffic reduction from the previous plan, and this intersection would not be responsible for all of the development’s traffic. The development would start with single-fami ly homes in the north and move southward toward the highway, Steinkraus said. Swadley said a natural time for extending the road, possibly across 138, would come as the development grows toward the highway.
What about TIF? At Monday’s meeting, Selsor asked Steinkraus about plans to use TIF, which has been a contentious issue with Kettle Park West since even before a Walmart Supercenter was announced as its anchor in January 2014. Steinkraus said FDG submitted a TIF request a year-and-a-half ago but changed plans significantly since then. The first phase included more than $5 million in TIF to bring in the commercial center and infrastructure to support it, but alders have balked at
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Next steps Bricker said he felt the
general consensus as “we’re going down the right path.” The concept plan is the first of a three-step process to gain approval for new development in which developers seek comment from the city on the general concept they’re working toward. The next step, preliminary platting, is a more rigorous approval process, and the developer is expected to have incorporated the city’s suggestions. Caravello, for instance, wanted to see the bike path extended westerly on Jackson Street, as opposed to its abrupt termination at Oak Opening Drive. Selsor asked the developers to avoid parallel parking. After approval from the Planning Commission, the preliminary platting would have to be approved by the Common Council. The site’s zoning would have to be changed, as well, which would come before both the commission and council. With plans for building homes in the northeast portion of 2B late this summer, Steinkraus said he’d think of the spring of 2020 as a goal to have people move in. He estimated the full buildout would take 3-5 years after that. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
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Recycle your holiday lights If you’re like me, every year at this time you discover multiple strings of non-working lights as you unpack boxes and prepare to decorate for the holiday season. Instead of struggling to repair them or tossing them in the trash why not consider recycling them? It’s easier than you might think. For the fourth year in a row Asleson’s True Value Hardware Store in Stoughton has a collection bin in their store for your non-working holiday light strings. At the end of the
season they will be taken to File 13 E-Waste Solutions in Madison where they will be shipped exclusively to e-Steward and/or R2 certified recyclers in the US. Consider participating in this easy and convenient way to reduce your carbon footprint by keeping unnecessary holiday waste out of the landfills. Your conscience – and the planet – will be better off for it. Marie Johnson City of Stoughton
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In the Dec. 6 edition of the Hub, the Edvard Grieg Chorus performance was listed for the wrong date. The performance will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St. The Hub regrets the error.
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We need a thoughtful plan for handling historic buildings
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toughton is a pretty little town, blessed with many historic houses and other buildings. They are part of what attracts people to our community. Their preservation, however, comes at a cost. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Over the last couple years, our community leaders have struggled over what to do with various historic (or some might just say “old”) buildings. There is the Kittleson building on the corner of Fourth and Main, the 1892 Dirks High School Building and, of course, the various buildings purchased by the city along the riverfront downtown. The city was recently informed that all that realistically could be salvaged of the so-called “Blacksmith Shop” on the riverfront is its internal steel framework, at a cost far greater than its demolition. Repurposing some other old buildings could also be very expensive. Various estimates for the cost of bringing the school district’s “1892 Building” up to modern building code requirements have ranged between $3 million and $8 million, depending on what the building would be used for. Which brings up the question of whether it is worth it to the taxpayers of Stoughton to even try to hang onto these structures. We must determine whether it’s
worth it to keep a large steel framework in the middle of the Riverfront Development and whether doing so would deter developers from being willing to work on the project. The 1892 Building, which has been sitting empty and slowly deteriorating for over 20 years, is of no use to the Stoughton Area School District for the foreseeable future. Is it worth it to the taxpayers to spend millions on refurbishing it if it isn’t needed? Our community leaders – especially those at City Hall – need to engage us in a serious focused discussion about our priorities. There have been surveys seeking input in the past. I would argue, however, that these are insufficient measures of how the whole community feels. After all, a survey only collects the opinions of those who know about it and are driven to respond. A far better method would be the one which the Stoughton Area School District used in 2011 to develop its strategic plan. A professional moderator was hired to work with the district’s leadership to pull together a large focus group to determine what the community felt the district’s plan should be. First, a list of people from various stakeholder groups was identified: business owners, parents, clergy, teachers, students, elected officials, etc. The very specific purpose of this list was to try to create a focus group that was as representative of the community as possible. Invitations to participate were
sent directly to each of the several hundred people on the list. The meeting was also well-publicized and open to whomever else wished to attend. Over 100 people eventually did participate in a facilitated discussion over the course of two-and-half days, producing clear guidance to the school district as to what the education priorities of the whole community were. There is no reason why a similar such professionally moderated discussion could not be employed by Common Council and perhaps the Stoughton school board to find out what the community’s priorities are with respect to historic buildings, or even community development as a whole. I am confident many people would be interested in participating. I also know from the school board’s experience that the process would not be very expensive. The discussions regarding historic buildings thus far have tended to focus on specific structures and have been dominated by those most passionate about their preservation. Instead, the discussion should be about all historic buildings and the character of our city. It should also include a much broader cross-section of the people affected by the decisions than it has thus far. Scott Dirks is a City of Stoughton resident and a former Stoughton Area School District board president.
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Remembering Stoughton area veterans Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial park albums available for sale For those looking to honor local veterans, or find out a bit more about the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces, the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park committee may have just the item. Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park albums are now on sale. The nearly 200-page album is a history of the building of the memorial, beginning with the planning stages in July 2014, and concluding with the dedication on Oct. 14, 2017, including a variety of photographs, stories, articles and documents. The park, which honors the area’s more than 5,500 veterans, including 176 who were killed in action, is located at the corner of County Hwy. B and Country Club Road. Copies of the album are on display at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post (200 Veterans Road) and at the American Legion on 803 N. Page St. Each book costs $50 . To order, call Bud Erickson from American Legion Post 59 at 8735305. Photo by Tim Erickson
– Scott De Laruelle Earlier this year, Bud Erickson of the Stoughton Area Veterans Memorial Park steering committee presents a copy of the memorial book to Stoughton Public Library technical services supervisor Klare Girgen.
Cooksville St. Ann’s celebrates Christmas church rings in If You Go holidays Dec. 16 AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
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A nativity scene will be brought to life this weekend in Cooksville during an annual celebration of the Christmas season. Every year, guests at Cooksville Lutheran Church, 11927 W. Church St., participate in recreating the nativity scene. Audience members have an opportunity to dress up as each of the religious figures while the Innkeeper, cast as Herb Hanson, reads the story of Jesus’s birth. The production will start at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, and will last around 20 minutes, coordinator Jeanne Julseth told the Hub. Everyone who wants to participate is welcome to, Julseth said. There are no lines for anyone other than the Innkeeper, and participants are encouraged to come a little early so they can get into costumes. “We can have as many sheep as we have costumes for, and people don’t have to wear a costume if they don’t want to,” she said. “We can have 10 Marys if people want to be Mary.” The performance is not
If You Go What: Cooksville Lutheran Church nativity scene When: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 Where: Cooksville Lutheran Church, 11927 W. Church St. Info: 882-4408
part of the regular church service; everyone is welcome to attend, but are not required to stay for the following service. For information, call 882-4408. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
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A local nonprofit will bring a little bit of holiday cheer to Stoughton next weekend. Kids 4 Kids, an organization made up of families from Stoughton and Oregon, will hold a Christmas Family Fun Day at St. Ann’s Parish, 323 N. Van Buren St., from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. The event will feature hot chocolate, cookies and card making. The Gille/ Farris family will perform live music and Santa Claus will make a guest appearance, so bring your wish list. The Stoughton High School Madrigal Singers will also stop in to mingle with guests. There is no entry fee, but donations are encouraged. Proceeds will benefit Kids 4 Kids, which raises money for families with children in the area
that need financial support due to injury or illness, the event description explains. “We have helped babies born with costly medical conditions, children who have lost a parent or sibling, and the family of a local principal who was involved with a serious head-on collision cover medical and housing costs,” coordinator Rachel Langenohl said in an email. For those who can’t attend, but would like to contribute to the cause, they can mail a check to Kids4Kids, PO Box 141, Stoughton WI, 53589. For information about the event or Kids 4 Kids, contact Langenohl at 5775076 or rachellangenohl@ gmail.com.
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COY nominations It’s time again for the 2018 Stoughton Courier Hub Citizen of the Year. Every year, the Hub recognizes someone whose presence in Stoughton made a noticeable and positive impact on the quality of life in the community during the year. The newspaper will announce the winner in late January. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Dec. 28. To make a nomination, email communityreporter@wcinet.com, fill out a form at ConnectStoughton.com, call 873-6671 or write to the Stoughton Courier Hub at 135 W. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589. Nominations should include your name and contact information, the nominee’s name and an explanation of the nominee’s contributions to the community throughout 2017.
perform at the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Refreshments will be available after the performance. The Norwegian men’s chorus was founded on Jan. 26, 1925, in Madison, and its repertoire includes songs in both Norwegian and English. They will perform a selection of Norwegian and English Christmas carols and the audience is invited to sing along. For information, call 873-7209.
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Visit the senior center from 1:302:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, to learn about the successes and failures of Midwestern cities. Nicholas Lovett, from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, will discuss his research about Chicago, Detroit, Madison and St. Louis and how they have changed over history, some thrivCoffee with a Reporter ing and some deteriorating. Courier Hub reporters Amber LevenFor information, call 873-8585. hagen and Alexander Cramer will hold the next Coffee with a Reporter from Guitars of the Solstice 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec.13, at Visit the library for a classical and Wildwood Cafe, 218 S. Forrest St. modern guitar performance at 2 p.m. Coffee with a Reporter is when Hub Sunday, Dec. 16. reporters spend some time at various The performance, “Guitars of the establishments and put up a sign ask- Solstice,” will feature a variety of clasing for community members to come sical and modern guitar and lute music chat about anything pertaining to presented by classical guitarists from Stoughton. the Madison area. For information, visit stoughton Edvard Grieg Chorus publiclibrary.org. The Edvard Grieg Chorus will
Baha’i Faith
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.
Bible Baptist Church
2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship
Christ Lutheran Church
700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Worship, 9:10 a.m. Family Express and Sunday School
Christ the King Community Church 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship
Christian Assembly Church
1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton • 873-9106 Saturday: 6 p.m. Worship Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary
Cooksville Lutheran Church
11927 W. Church St., Evansville 882-4408 Pastor Karla Brekke Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
Ezra Church
515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
First Lutheran Church
310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship
Fulton Church
9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services Coffee Fellowship: 9:10 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.
Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church
1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.
LakeView Church
2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 • lakevc.org Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship
The senior center will participate in the global movement Hour of Code from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Around the world, people of all ages spend the hour participating in coding activities. At the senior center, the program will cover a history of computing, how programming works and short,simple examples to show what computer code looks like. For information, visit hourofcode. com.
Gingerbread houses Teens can build gingerbread houses at the library from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Ingredients and supplies such as candy canes, gumdrops and licorice, will be provided. The program is for grades 6 and up. For information, call 873-6281.
Christmas dinner The VFW Post 328, American Legion and Auxiliaries and volunteers will offer a Christmas dinner from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, at the VFW Hall, County N and Veterans Road. Donations are requested. If a ride or a delivered meal is needed, call 8738585 by Dec. 21. The service is available for those within the Stoughton Area School District boundaries. For information, call 873-8585.
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Thursday, December 13
• 9:30 a.m., Family music time with Eliza Tyksinski (ages 2-5 and siblings welcome), library, 873-6281 • 10:30 a.m., Stoughton stories with Kay Weeden, senior center, 873-8585 • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Coffee with a Reporter, Wildwood Cafe, 218 S. Forrest St., amber.levenhagen@wcinet. com • 1:30 p.m., Craft club: Sew it, senior center, 873-8585 • 6-8 winter band concert, SHS PAC, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600 • 7 p.m., Edvard Grieg Chorus performance, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209
Friday, December 14
• 9:30 a.m., Coffee with the mayor, senior center, 8738585 • 11 a.m., Lunch bunch (registration required), senior center, 873-8585 • 1 p.m., Friday movies: A Christmas Carol (2009), senior center, 873-8585 • 1:30-2:30 p.m., Midwest cities program, senior center, 873-8585
Sunday, December 16
• 10 a.m., Nativity scene play, Cooksville Lutheran Church, 11927 W. Church St., 882-4408 • 2 p.m., Guitars of the Solstice performance, library, 873-6281
Monday, December 17
• 7-9 p.m. 6-12 winter orchestra concert, SHS PAC, 600 Lincoln Ave., 877-5600
Monday, December 24 through Friday, December 28
SASD winter break - no school
Wednesday, December 19
• 9:30 a.m., Family music time with Eliza Tyksinski (ages 2-5 and siblings welcome), library, 873-6281 • 6:30 p.m., Library board meeting, library, 873-6281 Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion
616 Albion Rd., Edgerton 561-7450 • albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10
Stoughton Baptist Church
Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship
St. Ann Catholic Church
323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-6448 • 873-7633 Weekday Mass: Nazareth House and St. Ann’s Church Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.
United Methodist of Stoughton 525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton stoughtonmethodist.org Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m.; 10 a.m. - Full Worship
United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton
1501 E. Main St., Stoughton • 608-205-6444 Pastor Rich Thomas • rthomas@cgcmadison.org Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study: 7 p.m.
West Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
Christmas “As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, ‘I will follow you wherever you go.’ Jesus replied, ‘Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.’” – Luke 9:57-58 NIV
1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton
221 Kings Lynn Rd. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-8888
Covenant Lutheran Church
1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@gmail.com • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship
Hour of Code
Christianity is a religion of paradoxes, and one of the most paradoxical is the incarnation, the idea that God became man, being born as a helpless child in the humblest of circumstances. Nativity scenes memorialize this event, showing a baby lying in a manger, which is nothing more than a feeding trough for domesticated animals. But Jesus’s birth is only the first of many paradoxes. At the other end of Jesus’s life is the paradox of God letting himself be taunted and tortured, and ultimately letting himself die by hanging on a cross. We do well to remember that Christianity turns many virtues on their head. At this time of year when we celebrate Christ’s birth with lavish spending and gift-giving, we do well to remember that material things are golden fetters and that poverty makes us free to live a simpler, more spiritual life. The Son of God was born in a manger, and as He himself told a potential follower, he still had nowhere to lay his head. Jesus appears to be telling this man to count the cost of becoming his follower. Christmas might make us think that Christianity is nothing but sweetness and light when in fact it’s incredibly difficult to be a good Christian. – Christopher Simon
Thursday, December 20
• 9:30 a.m., Family music time with Eliza Tyksinski (ages 2-5 and siblings welcome), library, 873-6281 • 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St., pepstoughton.org • 3-4 p.m., Hour of Code, senior center (second floor), hourofcode.com • 4-6 p.m., Gingerbread house decoration (for teens in grades 6 and up), library, 873-6281
Friday, December 21
• 1 p.m., Friday movies: Scrooge (1970), senior center, 873-8585
Food pantries City of Stoughton Food Pantry The City of Stoughton Food Pantry is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also be open from 4-6 p.m. Thursday evenings and the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m. The city’s food pantry is located at 520 S. Fourth St.
SUMC Food Pantry The Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry is open from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. It will also be located from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. The pantry is located at 525 Lincoln Ave.
Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356 Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585
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Orchestra and band members perform for guests before and during the dinner.
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The court jester served as an emcee.
SHS Madrigal Dinner 2018 AMBER LEVENHAGEN Unified Newspaper Group
Stoughton High School held its annual Madrigal Dinner last weekend at the high school. Audiences were able to enjoy a dinner and a show: the SHS Madrigal Singers performed throughout the meal and students helped serve dinner and the
ceremonial Wassail. Students from River Bluff Middle School also performed during the dinner. More than 150 students and as many parents and community members helped with cooking, decorating, performing and promoting the event. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com. River Bluff Middle School students sing during the Madrigal Dinner.
Orchestra and band members perform for guests before and during the dinner.
Madrigal choir members sing shortly after guests find their seats.
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More than just pancakes Family theme, large helpings at Pancake Cafe in KPW SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
While the name refers only to its famous flapjacks, Stoughtonites are noticing that the fare goes further at the Pancake Cafe. The restaurant, which opened April 1 in the Kettle Park West development along Hwy. 138, has enjoyed steady business so far, manager Megan Mortensen told the Hub last week. It’s one of several locally owned Pancake Cafes in the area, she said, including long-time sites in Fitchburg and Madison, as well as other recently opened restaurants in Watertown and even Chicago. The cafes are known for “very large portions” – and, of course, pancakes – but also serve a variety of breakfast and lunch items. “The food is fantastic,” Mortensen said. “We have some excellent cooks.” The restaurant offers some hearty servings – she said a favorite of hungry diners is the five-egg omelet with hash browns and three pancakes on the side. The Eggs Benedict and the Monte Crisco are also popular, as are the variety of specialty pancakes, including pumpkin, chocolate chip and
The Pancake Cafe 2420 Hwy. 138 205-6655 Pancakecafe.com Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily strawberry (yes, waffles are served, too). When it comes to meats, Mortensen said the most popular offering is the ¼-inch, thick-sliced bacon. “People love the bacon,” she said. “There’s no reason not to.” The restaurant also offers eggs of every style, hash browns and even Mickey Mouse-shaped chocolate chip pancakes for kids. All fruits and vegetables for salads are cut fresh that day, Mortensen said, and orange juice is freshly squeezed every morning. And since the cafe is open into the lunch hours – 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily – it also serves a more traditional lunch menu along with its breakfast options, including burgers, a variety of melts and dessert options. The Pancake Cafe is also becoming a popular breakfast spot for families, as kids eat free from 7-9 a.m. everyday with a regular-priced adult meal.
Biz briefs Great Clips opens Great Clips opened at the beginning of November at 2420 Hwy. 138, Suite 102. Great Clips is a hair salon that has affiliated and franchised locations across the United States and Canada. Located at Kettle Park West, the hair salon is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. No appointments are necessary for services. Great Clips can be contacted at 205-6442 or by visiting greatclips.com.
Cost Cutters moves
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From left, Trish Grant of Madison, Joanna Becker of Sun Prairie, Cathy Moura of Belleville, and Eve Bertrand of Madison, host a work meeting at Pancake Cafe on Tuesday, Dec. 11. This month, the cafe is conducting a food drive for the Stoughton Food Pantry. Customers who bring in a non-perishable food item will get 15 percent off their meal, through the end of December. “Our menu is very large and extensive, and there’s something for everyone to find,” Mortensen said. “Stop on in – we always love to see new faces in here.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
The new Cost Cutters moved to its new location Dec. 3. The hair salon, at 2380 Jackson St., moved from its previous location at 2125 Mccomb Road and will celebrate its grand opening Dec. 15. It moved to be more convenient for customers, vice president of operations Dolly Norris said in a news release. The grand opening will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features discounted haircuts. There will be a drawing to win free haircuts for a year. Salon hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost Cutters can be contacted at 877-9790 or at costcutterssalons.com.
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Catching their breath
JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Name: Braeden Whitehead Grade: Sophomore Sport: Wrestling Highlight: Whitehead went 6-0 last week at 132 pounds, including a perfect 5-0 to help Stoughton win the Devil Duals in Wisconsin Dells. He had four falls and a tech fall Saturday in the Dells. Honorable mention: Reece Sproul (boys basketball) scored 10 points Thursday and helped the Vikings knock off Watertown 55-46. Alex Ashworth (girls basketball) hit four 3-pointers to finish with 12 points Saturday in a 63-52 loss to Monroe. Sydney Schipper (girls hockey) scored the Icebergs’ lone goal in a 5-1 Badger Conference loss at home against the Rock County Fury. Patrick Regan (boys swimming) won the 100-yard backstroke and was part of the Vikings’ first-place 200 medley relay to help Stoughton repeat as the Milton Invitational champions. He was also part of a runner-up finish on the 400 free relay.
The Stoughton boys swimming team repeated as Milton Invitational champions last weekend, edging out the host Red Hawks over the final three events. “Repeating as champions was the goal, but it wasn’t really expected,” senior Hayden Hammond said. “It was so close throughout the entire meet, but Milton was always a little ahead of us.” The Vikings hoped to carry that momentum over into Tuesday evening Badger South dual meet at home against Watertown, whilst admist a challenge from the coaching staff. Coach Katie Talmadge said following a 96-74 loss to the Goslings that she is still trying to teach her team how to stop taking extra breaths. She went on to clarify, “It’s breathing in or out of turns or in or out of the start and finish - kind of the high velocity points of a race - and trying to teach them how to capitalize on that as a team.” Monday, Talmadge challenged the team to not take bad breaths during their test sets. Swimmers received a negative point for every bad breath, and a best time cancelled out a bad breath. Each negative points meant every member of the team would do that many push-ups. The number end up being 175. For every successful flip turn the Vikings’ four new distance swimmers did Tuesday evening, Talmadge let the team deduct one pushup, which dropped the number to 144. “The plan is to do 32 a night until the next test when we start over,” Talmadge said. “We are hoping to continue this until they can figure it out, and
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Senior Hayden Hammond takes a breath during the 200-yard freestyle Tuesday in a Badger South dual meet against Watertown. Hammond won the event in 1 minutes, 58.85 seconds but Stoughton lost 96-74. realize the importance of the moments seconds. The time was just .66 off his lifetime best last year at sectionals. they are trying to learn.” that close to my taper time Watertown 96, Stoughton 74 last“Being year, it really feels good to be Hammond swam on all three relays swimming that fast at the beginning of Tuesday and had a hand in two of the the season,” Hammond said. “I can’t Vikings’ four wins at home against wait to see where that goes later in the season.” Watertown. The Goslings won seven of 11 Hammond was part of the victorious 200 medley relay and was back in events but it was their depth that was the pool for the very next event, win- the difference. Watertown had 1-2 finning the 200 free in 1 minute, 58.85 ishes in the 200 IM and 100 free and
scored enough third and fourth-place finishes to hold its lead. The all-senior relay of Patrick Regan, Jacob Turner, Jacob Foldy and Hammond opened the dual with a meet-best 1:50.81 on the 200 medley relay. “Our medley relay is probably our best shot to get back to state, once we get Conner (Clark) back,” Hammond
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Wrestling
Stoughton bests Marshfield to win another tournament JEREMY JONES Sports editor
For the second week in a row, the Stoughton wrestling team knocked off Marshfield in a topfive showdown of Division 1 teams to win a dual meet tournament. The Vikings opened the Devil Duals tournament Saturday in Wisconsin Dells with an 82-0 drubbing of Appleton West. They then posted a 69-7 victory over Boyceville, ranked seventh in Division 3. The Vikings followed that up with a 65-6 win over Prairie du Chien, ranked fourth in D2, and a 53-24 win against Freedom, ranked second in D2.
What’s next Stoughton travels to Oregon 7 p.m. Friday for a Badger South dual meet. Top-ranked Stoughton, the defending D1 champion, and Marshfield, ranked fourth on the wiwrestling.com state poll, met in the championship match, which the Vikings controlled from the start to win 50-19. Earlier in the week, Stoughton opened the Badger South dual meet season with a 70-6 win over Monroe. Freshmen Ethan Peterson
a n d N i c o l a r R ive r a , s o p h o mores Luke Mechler and Brooks Empey and senior Hunter Lewis each went 6-0 on the week. Peterson and Rivera were undefeated at 106 and 113 pounds. Lewis and Mechler ran the table at 138 and 145 pounds and Empey capped a spotless week at 220 pounds. In its conference opener a ga i n s t M o n r o e , c o a c h D a n Spilde said he wished he could have gotten matches for more kids. “The hardest part about it is, we have upperclassmen, experienced kids that want every match they can get,” Dan Spilde said. “They work hard for every
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Brooks Empey works against Monroe’s Bodie Minder at 220 pounds on Thursday. Empey beat Minder by tech fall to help Stoughton to a 70-6 Turn to Vikings/Page 12 Badger South dual win over the Cheesemakers.
Boys basketball
Vikings pull away to top Goslings in Badger South Conference tilt MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
The Stoughton boys basketball team, looking to overcome an injury to sophomore guard Cael McGee, the team’s leading scorer,
posted two Badger South Conference wins last. McGee, who is averaging 18.7 points per game, has a knee injury and coach Nolan Weber said he’s not sure when he will return. Stoughton junior guard Adam
Hobson has picked up the scoring load and sparked the Vikings to a 62-37 win over Milton on Tuesday and a Thursday victory over Watertown. Stoughton (5-1 overall, 3-0 conference) is now in sole possesion
of first place in the Badger South a f t e r M o n r o e b e a t p r ev i o u s unbeaten Monona Grove 72-60 and Madison Edgewood upset Oregon 59-58 on Tuesday.
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What’s next The Stoughton boys basketball team travels to Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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Vikings unable to slowdown Hilliard, Cheesemakers MARK NESBITT
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Stoughton 42, Lakeside Lutheran 41 Senior guard Peighton Trieloff sank two free throws with 5 seconds to go to lift Stoughton to a 42-41 win over Lakeside Lutheran Monday in Lake Mills. Trieloff scored a gamehigh 17 points and drilled three 3-pointers. Lakeside junior Lauren Thiele had a team-high 10 points.
Monroe 63, Stoughton 52 Hilliard, a 6-foot senior, scored 32 points Saturday as the Cheesemakers beat the Vikings by 11. The All-State point guard scored 17 points in the first half and scored on several slashes to the basket as Monroe – ranked second in the Associated Press Division 2 state poll – took a 28-23 lead. Hilliard was adept at drawing fouls, and she
Stoughton will host Oregon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. six rebounds and four fouls that limited her time guarding the post in the second half. Stoughton senior Alex Ashworth sparked the Vi k i n g s , bu r y i n g t h r e e 3-pointers in the second half, but Stoughton trailed most of the half by six to eight points. Her second 3-pointer of the half, with about 4 minutes left, cut the Cheesemakers’ lead to 55-48. That’s as close as the Vikings would get. Ashworth finished with a team-high 12 points. “We all knew this was going to be a big game,” Ashworth said. “They were rebounding their missed shots and getting more shots. “We have to never give up. If someone is down, we have to pick each other up.” The Cheesemakers had eight offensive rebounds, Photos by Mark Nesbitt and in the second half, they capitalized on sevStoughton senior Emma Kissling shoots a jumper over Monroe senior Emily Benzschawel Saturday in the Vikings’ 63-52 eral putbacks to open a loss to the Cheesemakers. 10-point lead. “We can’t give up second chances against a good team,” Pickett said. Team Wins Losses Tr i e l o f f a n d A s h l e y Watertown 3 0 Nelson chipped in eight points. Nelson was a bright Stoughton 3 1 spot for the Vikings in Monroe 3 1 the first half, scoring six points and grabbing five Monona Grove 2 1 rebounds and repeatedly Oregon 2 2 posting up Monroe junior Madison Edgewood 1 3 Grace Tostrud. Tostrud had suffered an Milton 1 3 ankle injury against WaterFort Atkinson 0 4 town on Tuesday, Dec. 4 and missed the second half against the Goslings. The Vikings had just made the most of them, to,” Pickett said. “When four turnovers in the sechitting 7 of 8 free throws she gets into the paint, o n d h a l f a n d N e l s o n ’s in the second half to keep she creates opportunities touches in the post were the Stoughton from slicing for her teammates. When limited. the lead to six points or she has that outside shot “A s h l ey s t e p p e d u p ,” less. going, she’s tough.” Pickett said. “She’s been She shot 11-for-14, The Vikings had two wo r k i n g r e a l l y h a r d . I grabbed nine rebounds, players battling foul trou- Stoughton senior Ashley Nelson puts up a shot down low t h o u g h t w e c o u l d t a ke had four assists and three ble and shot 38.4 percent against Monroe junior Grace Tostrud. (20-for-52). advantage of her ability in steals. S e n i o r g u a r d E m m a with 2 minutes, 4 sec- game. And senior forward the post. She works hard “Hilliard went out and r e a l l y t o o k ove r w h e n K i s s l i n g s c o r e d n i n e onds to go after guarding Kyianna Baker finished and will do whatever is Monroe really needed her p o i n t s b u t f o u l e d o u t Hilliard for most of the the game with five points, needed for the team.”
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Stoughton hosts Edgewood in big conference game this week JEREMY JONES Sports editor
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The Stoughton girls basketball team entered Saturday’s showdown with Monroe tied atop of the Badger South Conference, but it couldn’t handle the penetration and playmaking ability of University of Wisconsin recruit Sydney Hilliard. Hilliard, a 6-foot senior, scored 32 points as the Cheesemakers handed the Vikings their first loss of the season, 63-52. Stoughton (6-1, 3-1 Badger South) and Monroe (5-2, 3-1) now trail Watertown (6-0, 3-0) by one game in the conference standings. Stoughton bounced back to tip Lakeside Lutheran in a nonconference game 42-41 Monday in Lake Mills. “ O b v i o u s l y, M o n r o e is still the team to beat,” coach Brad Pickett said of the Cheesemakers, who h ave wo n t wo s t r a i g h t Badger South Conference championships. “This (loss) doesn’t define our season. All of our goals are still in front of us.”
The Stoughton boys hockey team (2-4-0 overall, Badger South) returns to the ice 7 p.m. Thursday for a nonconference makeup game at home against Viroqua (0-4-0). The Vikings return home 7 p.m. Saturday for a big Badger South Conference game against nine-time defending champion Madison Edgewood (5-1-0, 2-00). Junior forward James Hanson (4 goals, two assists) and senior forward Nolan Stapelfeldt (2g, 4a) lead Stoughton in points
Badger South Team Wins Losses Ties Points Edgewood 2 0 0 4 Oregon 2 0 0 4 Stoughton 1 0 0 2 Monona Grove 1 0 0 2 McFarland 0 2 0 0 Milton 0 2 0 0 Monroe 0 2 0 0
this season. Junior forward Brody Hlavacek leads the Vikings with five goals. Carter Hellenbrandt has started all but one game this season for the Vikings,
posting a 3-2 record to go along with an .893 save percentage. Junior forward Thomas Weis leads the Crusaders with nine goals, including
four power-play goals and eight assists. Sophomore goaltender Zach Walker has made five starts in goal for Edgewood and won four. He has an .881 save percentage so far this season.
So far T h e Vi k i n g s h a v e a nonconference win over sectional rival Greendale (0-6-0) and a 7-2 Badger South Conference win against Milton so far this season. Stoughton and Milton (1-3-0, 0-2-0) share the ice at Mandt Community Center.
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Icebergs drop home opener to Rock County Fury JEREMY JONES
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Sophomore forward Sydney Schipper scored a short-handed goal with a little more than a minute left Friday to end Fury goaltenders Olivia Cronin’s shutout. It was the only goal for the host, who dropped their Badger Conference opener 5-1 inside the Mandt Community Center. The Icebergs (1-4-0 overall, 0-2-0 conference) trailed just 2-0 entering the third period. Junior forward Anika Einbeck broke a scoreless drought with 55 seconds left in the first period. The Fury’s only goal of the second period was scored by junior Haley Knauf. Knauf was assistsed by senior Cammi Ganshert and sophomore Alyssa Knauf on the power-play goal 23 seconds after the puck dropped.
The Icebergs host the Badger Lightning at 7 p.m. Friday in Stoughton. The Fury (3-3-0, 1-0-0) used their speed and had five different goal scorers. Rock County tacked on three goals in the third period. Haley Knauf, Sara Nerad and Mya Maslonka tacked on goals in the third period to push the Fury lead to 5-0 before Schipper scored. Iceberg sophomore goalie Abby Seybold ended the night with 25 saves. Sophomore Olivia Cronin stopped 19 of 20 shots on goal. The Icebergs host the Badger Lightning (1-40, 0-2-0) 7 p.m. Friday in Stoughton.
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Forward Sydney Schipper battles for a loose puck Dec. 7 against Rock County Fury defenseman Abby Humphrey. The Icebergs lost the Badger Conference game 5-1 inside the Mandt Community Center.
Icebergs forward Izzy Newton moves the puck into the Rock County Fury zone.
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Dance team finishes in top 10
The Stoughton varsity dance team traveled to Watertown last weekend to compete in the annual Spirit Invitational. The team came away with seventh and eighth-place finishes in Division 2 Jazz and Pom, ahead of eight other teams in area. They will be traveling to East Troy on Dec. 15 to compete in the East Troy Holiday Invitational.
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Vikings: Stoughton wins Devil Duals in Wisconsin Dells d e c i s i o n t o B oy c ev i l l e sophomore Tretten Joles, match they can get. It’s ranked second in Division really hard for them to 3 at 182 pounds. take a day off. I definitely Stoughton 65, wish there were 20 weight classes on a year like this.” Prairie du Chien 6 The Vikings dominatStoughton 82, ed Division 2 powerhouse Appleton West 0 Prairie du Chien 65-6 in The Vikings earned falls the quarterfinals. Rivera, ranked No. 1 in at eight of the 14 weight classes (113, 126, 132, Division 1 at 132 pounds, 138, 160, 170, 195 and led the charge with a 20-3 200) and forfeits at five tech fall over Matt Rogge, more (106, 120, 145, 152 ranked fourth in D2 at 113 and 182) en route to an pounds. Mechler, ranked fourth 82-0 drubbing of Appleton West in the first round i n D 1 a t 1 4 5 p o u n d s of the Devil Duals tourna- p i n n e d Tr a e t o n S a i n t , r a n ke d t h i r d i n D 2 , i n ment last weekend. Tony Hohol had the only 3:01. Lewis, No. 1 at 138, match to go the distance, and Geister-Jones, (10th winning an 8-0 major deci- at 170), also stuck ranked opponents. Lewis won his sion at 285 pounds. match over Reid Koenig, Stoughton 69, (ninth in D2), in 5:11. Geister-Jones won by fall Boyceville 7 over Tyler Smock (11th in S t o u g h t o n s c o r e d 4 2 D2), in 2:13. points via falls as WhiteModel (seventh in the head (132) won in 30 sec- D1 rankings), posted a onds and Empey (220) 12-4 major decision over stuck his opponent in 31 Bradyn Saint, a D2 honseconds. Steinmetz (120), o r a b l e m e n t i o n a t 1 5 2 Geister-Jones (170), Rive- pounds. ra (113), Spilde (160) and Detweiler won by fall Mechler (145) also record- :32 into his 195-pound ed pins en route to a 69-7 m a t c h . E m p ey, r a n k e d win over Boyceville. fourth in D1, added a fall The Vikings received in :48 at 220 and Peterson another 24 points via for- had a fall in 1:01 at 106. feits at 106, 138, 195 and Whitehead (132), ranked 285 pounds and Trenton second in the state at 126, Dow won a 12-5 decision and Brandt Spilde (182) at 126 pounds. also added falls. Stoughton’s two losses Seventh-ranked senior against Boyceville came at Cade Spilde had a 16-0 152 and 182 pounds. tech fall at 160, and SteinGavin Model, ranked metz added a 9-1 major seventh in Division 1 at decision at 120. 152, lost a 9-5 decision to The Blackhawks’ two Boyceville senior Brock w i n s c a m e f r o m d e c i Schlough, who is ranked sions of two points or less. No. 3 in Division 3 at Chase Watson won 2-1 160 pounds but moved over Dow at 126 and Jerdown to 152 Saturday. rod Osterkamp won 4-2 Brandt Spilde lost a major over Hohol at 285.
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Senior Jacob Turner pulls ahead of the field in the 100yard breaststroke Tuesday evening against Watertown. Turner won the event in 1 minute, 7.59 seconds.
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said. Stoughton travels Regan and Turner also to Fort Atkinson for factored into a couple a 6 p.m. conference individual victories for dual meet Dec. 18. the Vikings. Tu r n e r c a p p e d t h e Stoughton victories, claiming the 100-yard Junior Isaiah Rowley, breaststroke in a life- R ega n , H a m m o n d a n d time-best 1:07.59. Turner cemented the title with their runner-up finMilton Invitational ish on the 400 free relay T h e Vi k i n g s r e p e a t - in 3:51.44. ed as champions in MilSophomore Cade Milton, winning five events l a m , f r e s h m a n D y l a n and scoring a meet-best Williamson, Rowley and 259 points. The host Red Foldy took third place as Hawks finished second a 200 free relay (1:51.04). with 246 points. PlatteTu r n e r ( 5 7 . 5 7 ) a n d ville/Lancaster scored Regan (58.68) finished 182 to finish third. H a m m o n d w o n t h e third and fourth in the 200 free in 2:01.42 and 100 free, respectively. Millam finished fourth the 500 free in 5:32.68. He was joined by Regan, in the 100 IM (1:11.06) Turner and Foldy to open a n d Fo l d y wa s f o u r t h the meet with a first-place i n t h e 1 0 0 b u t t e r f l y finish on the 200-yard (1:05.93). Isaiah Rowley was fifth in the 50 free medley relay in 1:51.50. Regan added an indi- (27.71). Stoughton’s JV teams vidual victory with a season-best 1:01.74 in the a l s o w o n t h e M i l t o n 100 backstroke. Turner Invitational, scoring 204 added another season-best points. Milton (178) and to win the 100 breast- Platteville/Lancaster stroke in 1:07.6 to help (172) rounded out the top Stoughton late. three.
Stoughton’s forfeited at 126, lost by medical forfeit at 220 and dropped a decision at 195 pounds but survived 53-24 over Freedom in the semifinals. Peterson (106) and Rivera (113) each had pins at the bottom of the lineup. Rivera’s pin in 2:12 came against Zach Lahay, who is ranked 11th in D2. In the fastest match of the day, Whitehead pinned K o y M u r p h y, r a n k e d fourth at 132 in 20 seconds. Mechler (145), Lewis (138), Geister-Jones (170) and Brandt Spilde (182) all added falls. Model posted a 16-1 tech fall at 152. Empey took a forfeit at 220 pounds. Freedom’s Sam Peters, ranked No. 1 in D2, held off Cade Spilde 4-3 to earn a decision at 160 pounds. Carsten McHugh ranked fourth at 120, pinned Steinmetz in 3:24. Colby Murphy, ranked second at 126, and Grant Williamson, an honorable mention at 285 pounds, won by forfeit. Devan VanRossum added an 8-4 decision at 195.
Stoughton 50, Marshfield 19 Stoughton forfeited at 126 and 220 pounds, but Empey moved up to 285 and recorded the quickest pin of the day for the Vikings, sticking Kavin Beranek in :15. The win cemented a 50-19 victory, which capped an undefeated tournament in the Dells. R iv e r a ( 1 1 3 ) , L ew i s (138), Mechler (145), Model (152), and Brandt Spilde (182) each had pins. The wins by Rivera,
Lewis and Model all came against state-ranked wrestlers. Whitehead had a 16-1 tech fall at 132. Peterson added a 13-7 decision at 106, Steinmetz won a 10-7 decision at 120 and Detweiler won 9-2 at 195. Marshfield’s Sam Mitchell, ranked No. 1 at 195 pounds, moved up to 220 and won by forfeit. Ninthranked Gabe Pugh (126) also took a forfeit. Nolan Hertel, ranked fourth at 160, won a 7-2 decision over Cade Spilde. Bentley Schwanebeck-Osterman, ranked fourth at 182 pounds, dropped down to 170 and beat Geister-Jones by major decision, 12-1. Freedom defeated Slinger, ranked sixth in D1, 44-30 for third place and Prairie du Chien bested Mineral Point, ranked 45-30 for fifth place.
Stoughton 70, Monroe 6 The Vikings rattled off 42 straight points to open its Dec. 6 conference dual meet against Monroe as it rolled 70-6. Lewis opened the match with a forfeit win at 138 pounds. Stoughton followed that with falls as 145, 152 and 160. Brandt Spilde (182), Rivera (113), Steinmetz (120), Dow (126) and Whitehead (132) also added falls. Empey added a 15-0 tech fall at 220 pounds and Geister-Jones and Rudy Detweiler had major decisions at 170 and 195 pounds. “Monroe is always stingy,” co-coach Dan Spilde said. “They’re always hard to get bonus points on. Our goal coming in was to get bonus points.” Monroe’s lone win came from Kelsey Domingez, who won by fall at 2:50 at 285 pounds.
Peterson ignites home crowd against Monroe Stoughton had a blowout win to open the conference dual meet season last week, but the home crowd had something to get excited about late against Monroe. Ethan Peterson fired up the home crowd with a 9-6 decision over Brady Schuh at 106 pounds. A pair of late stalling calls against Schuh turned the match in
Stoughton’s favor. “He was just hanging onto my leg and I was trying to get free,” Peterson said. “He just wouldn’t go, and luckily we got those two points.” Finally able to escape, Peterson spun back down on top of Schuh for a reversal and another quick two to lock up the decision.
“Peterson was obviously the match that got the crowd into it,” co-coach Dan Spilde said. “He doesn’t have quite as much as experience as the other kids in the starting lineup, but everyone is behind h i m . H e ’s c e r t a i n l y a crowd favorite, and it’s a lot of fun to see him progress.” Peterson, who said he
has wrestled since he was 5 or 6, took a break from the sport last year to focus on other sports. “I love wrestling, and I missed it a lot,” he said. “Just being part of this team and its amazing history, it’s really cool. It’s humbling to be on a team this good as a freshman.”
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ond in the conference with Monona Grove, Monroe and Madison Edgewood at 2-1. “We are not focused one bit on where we stand in the conference right now,” Weber said. “We are focused on improving every day and finding ways to be successful. With all the new players, injuries, and roster turnover, it is just about coming together as a team right now.” Weber was looking forward to the challenge against the Red Hawks. “They have a young team that brings a lot of energy,” he said. “They have one of the better freshman in the state in Jack Campion. He will be a challenge to contain.”
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Team Hobson and senior guard Stoughton Drew Anderson each scored 20 points to help the Vikings Oregon roll to a 62-37 win over MilMonona Grove ton on Tuesday in StoughMonroe ton. Hobson and Anderson Madison Edgewood combined to shoot 7 of 8 at Watertown the free-throw line. Fort Atkinson Junior big man Jack Nelson added 18 points. Milton T h e Vi k i n g s l i m i t e d Campion to six points. He entered the game averaging point at the half, 19-18, 16 points per game. before pulling away in the second half. Stoughton 55, “Hobson got to the rim early and hit three big Watertown 46 Hobson scored a game- three-pointers in the second high 19 points Thursday to half to give us a comfortable lead the Vikings over the lead,” Weber said. Sophomore Reece host Goslings 55-46. Sproul added 10 points and Stoughton led by one
Wins Losses 3 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 0 3 0 3 Anderson chipped in nine. Nelson added eight points. Weber said the offensive execution improved in the second half. “We made a few perimeter shots that opened up the lane,” he said. “Foul trouble played a factor.”
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Shows: Two former Stoughton Center for the Arts performers featured in ‘Elf,’ ‘Nutcracker’ Continued from page 1 Her mom, Audrey, said that when it comes to ballet, “every little girl’s dream is to be Clara.” In the year between the last show and this one, Peters talked to other professionals and mentors through her classes at The School of Madison Ballet to help her practice and prepare for auditions. “Last year, when I saw the other Clara do it, I thought ‘I can do that’ so I practiced it,” Peters said. At River Bluff Middle School, she’s part of student council, among other extracurriculars, and finds time to practice with the Madison Ballet four times a week – while getting ready for the Nutcracker, she sometimes practiced 10 hours on the weekends. But all of that hard work paid off. She’s one of two Clara’s in the performance – they alternate nights – and she has a few remaining performances: Dec. 15, 16, 23 and 26. The performance is a little bit different than others, Audrey said, because the choreography is different, even though the storyline is generally the same. When this performance is wrapped up, Peters plans to continue performing ballet – she said it’s her dream job. “It’s really fun to be out on stage,” Peters said. “I think my favorite part is when I get to be out on stage almost by myself, I think it’s really cool.”
Elf Hartberg is one of the lead roles in the Fireside production of “Elf.” He’s cast as Michael Hobbs, the son of the family
‘As a parent, it’s heartwarming to see your child doing something that they really enjoy and do it really well.’ Krista Rasmussen Buddy the Elf comes to live with after leaving the North Pole. “My favorite part is when I’m joking around with Buddy and we pretend to be robots,” Hartberg said. Hartberg was initially introduced to acting through the Stoughton Center for the Arts, like Peters. “Some of the staff members (at the SCA) had really encouraged him, his first performance was in the Christmas Carol around four years ago,” Lukas’ mom, Krista Rasmussen said. The professionals Hartberg has performed with have helped him be a part of so many performances, Rasmussen explained. Some directors offered support and encouraged him to audition for other performances, which in part helped him earn the role of Michael. “When I started acting I really wanted to be a professional actor, I feel like I already fulfilled my dream and I really want to keep going,” Lukas said. “I feel very proud.” On the path to becoming a professional, Lukas has plans to continue performing, and has recently auditioned for performances in the Stoughton area. “As a parent, it’s heartwarming to see your child doing something that they really enjoy and do it really
Olivia Peters, 11, will perform as Clara in The Nutcracker, performed by Madison Ballet, at the Overture Center.
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well,” Rasmussen said. “The neatest thing about this whole experience, to be frank, is the support of the directors and cast members. I’m happy to see him excelling but it’s almost as amazing to see the level of support from the other cast members.” For information about Elf, visit firesidetheater.com For information about The Nutcracker, visit overture. org. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.
Lukas Hartberg, 11, will perform as Michael Hobbs in the Fireside production of Elf.
Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARJORIE P. MARTIN A/K/A MARGIE L. MARTIN Case No. 2018PR855 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth September 15, 1925 and date of death November 9, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 118 E. Jefferson Street, Stoughton, WI 53589X. 3. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on December 27, 2018 at 8:45a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 22, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 608266-4311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar November 20, 2018 Michael D. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 (608) 423-3254 Bar Number: 1015663 Published: November 29, December 6 and 13, 2018 WNAXLP *** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE/TIME: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2018 @ 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2ND FLOOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING) 321 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Matt Bartlett, Sid Boersma, Phil Caravello, Denise Duranczyk, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Kathleen Johnson, Tom Majewski, Pat O’Connor, Lisa Reeves, Timothy Riley and Nicole Wiessinger CALL TO ORDER Mayor Swadley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that there were 10 alders presents. Wi-
essinger and Boersma were absent and excused. Boersma arrived at 7:50 p.m. * RDA Presentation: Roger Springman and Gary Becker Presented the RDA progress update of the Riverfront Development Project. * Clerk Licht gave an update on the 2018 General Election. She noted that there was an 80% turnout citywide. Minutes and Reports: following minutes were entered into the record. Rivers and Trails Task Force (9/10/2018); Parks & Rec (9/18/18); Public Safety (9/26/2018) Public Comment Period: CONSENT AGENDA A. October 23, 2018 Council minutes B. R-183-2018 – Resolution Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to issue Operator Licenses to various applicants. Motion by Duranczyk, second by Jenson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 10-0. PUBLIC HEARING-2019 City of Stoughton Operating Budget The public hearing opened at 7:19 p.m. There were no comments from the public. The public hearing closed at 7:19 p.m. OLD BUSINESS O-24-2018- Repealing Section 78913 and Repealing and Recreating Section 78-517 of the Stoughton Municipal Code Motion by Bartlett, second by Jenson to approve O-24-2018. Motion carried 10-0. NEW BUSINESS R-183-2018- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the Stoughton 2018 budget and five-year (2019-2023) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Motion by Majewski, second by Duranczyk to approve R-183-2018. Motion carried 10-0. R-184-2018-Authorizing and directing the proper City Officials to adopt the 2019 City of Stoughton Budget Motion by Majewski, second by Hirsch to approve R-184-2018. Motion by Duranczyk, second by Johnson to transfer $171,304 from TIF No. 3 to the Debt Service Fund. Motion carried 10-0. Motion by Jenson, second by Duranczyk to eliminate $33,750 in grant revenue from TIF. N0. 5. Motion carried 10-0. Motion by Duranczyk, second by Johnson to include a donation of $1000 in the 2019 for the Affordable Transportation group. Motion by Hirsch, second by second by Boersma to approve the request this year and to recommend that CA CP create a grant application process for future years. Motion carried 7-3 with Bartlett, Majewski and Jenson voting no and Boersma abstaining. Amendment as now amended motion carried on roll call vote 7-3 with Boersma abstaining and Bartlett, Jenson and Majewski voting no. Original motion as amended carried 11-0. R- 185-2018- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve the City of Stoughton five-year (2019-
2023) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Motion by Majewski, second by Riley to approve R-185-2018. Motion carried 11-0. R-186-2018- Setting a Special Charge for Garbage and Recycling Collection Fees Motion by Bartlett, second by Boersma to approve R-186-2018. Motion carried 11-0. R- 187-2018-Approving revisions to the City of Stoughton Fund Balance Policy Motion by Duranczyk, second by Jenson to approve R-187-2018. Motion carried 11-0. R-188-2018- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve an Interagency Agreement and accept the Crowd Control Grant on behalf of the Stoughton Police Department Motion by Jenson, second by O’Connor to approve R-188-2018. Motion carried 11-0. O-25-2018-Amending Chapter 70176 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; Creating Sub Section (76) relating to parking restrictions on the both sides of Nygaard Street 25 feet south of Roby Road. Motion by Jenson, second by Riley to suspend the rules and vote on O-252018, O-26-2018, and O-27-2018 after the first reading. Motion carried 11-0. Chief Leck explained that they would like to post the no parking signs before the ground froze. Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to approve O-25-2018. Motion carried 11-0. O-26-2018- Amending Chapter 70176 of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; Creating Sub Section (75) relating to parking restrictions on the South side of Roby Road from Nygaard Street 185 feet East. Motion by Jenson, second by O’Connor to approve O-26-2018. Motion carried 11-0. O- 27-2018- Amending Chapter 70176 (61) of the City of Stoughton Municipal Code; relating to parking restrictions on the Veterans Road between the intersections of U.S. 51 and Vernon Street. Motion by Jenson, second by O’Connor to approve O-27-2018. Motion carried 11-0. R- 189-2018- Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to approve a Temporary Class “B” /Class “B” Retailers License and Special Event License to Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society Rlay for Life Holiday Home Tour Opening Gala Motion by Jenson, second by O’Connor to approve R-189-2018. Motion carried 10-0 with Boersma abstaining. R-190-2018- Approving designated Snowmobile Routes in City right of ways Motion by Jenson, second by O’Connor to approve R-190-2018. Motion carried 11-0. R-191-2018- Lifting the Council Imposed Moratorium on the Blacksmith Shop Motion by Jenson, second by Duranczyk to approve R-191-2018. Motion
by Majewski, second by O’Connor to table until after the RDA had a chance to discuss lifting the moratorium. Motion carried 11-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jenson, second by Reeves to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried 11-0. Published: December 13, 2018 WNAXLP *** BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 2018 1. Regular Board Meeting Opening A. Roll Call - A regular meeting of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm by Board President Francis Sullivan. Members Present-Jon Coughlin, Tim Bubon, Steve Jackson, Francis Sullivan, Jill Patterson. Excused: Allison Sorg, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Kathleen Hoppe and Joe Freye. B. Public Comment - None. C. Legislative Update - Jill Patterson reported that 4 legislative caucuses recently met to elect their leadership teams and, on the whole, there were not many changes from last season. 2. Spotlight on Learning A. Lunches for Vikings - AnnMarie Oakland who organizes the annual summer meals program provided an overview of how the second year of the program went this summer. 1st year - 1,866 lunches were distributed. Year 2 - 3,355 lunches were distributed. More volunteers will be needed for next summer. 3. District Administrator Report - Dr. Onsager’s report included: 1) No school for students Wednesday thru next Monday; Monday will be a professional development day for staff. 2) Active threat drills were held at each building last week; two communications were sent to families for preparation of the drills; a final communication was sent after the drill. Debriefing happened at each building and there was good student response. 4. Consent Agenda - A motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Bubon and carried unanimously to approve of the November 5, 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes; approve the November 1- December 4, 2018 check register and the November 5, 2018 Pcard transaction report as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the District: $1,700.00 from the Stoughton High School Band Boosters for marching band drums, $1,200 from the Stoughton High School Band Boosters for marching band instructors, $1,000.00 from the Stoughton High School Band Boosters for marching band instructors, $951.30 from the Stoughton FFA Alumni for the National FFA Convention student trip, $100.00 from Stephanie & James McCloskey for choir tour expenses, Safe School Ambassadors program training for River Bluff students from the Stoughton Wellness Coalition
valued at $6,500.00, a large screen TV for the Sandhill STEAM Lab from Gary Breuchel valued at $463.03 and related cash donation budget adjustments for $4,951.30; approve the Stoughton Area Community Foundation grant awarded to the SASD Social Workers for social work support, including supplies and transportation costs, in the amount of $5,000 and the Stoughton Area Community Foundation grant awarded to the SASD Social Workers for PBIS supplies in each building in the amount of $6,200; and approve the Start College Now requests for Spring Semester 2018-2019 totaling $ 6,276.70. 5. Discussion A. Committee Reports - Finance: Approval of two new buses and financing will come to BOE for final approval in January. Ad Hoc Committee - Small group has met 3 times to discuss an interview survey for attracting and retaining young families; final selection of interview questions will be completed in December. Contact Jon or Jill if interested in volunteering for administering the survey. B. Audit Presentation - Brian Mechneich from Reilly, Penner, and Benton, LLC presented the June 30, 2018 Audit Report. The district received an unmodified opinion, which is the best you can
receive. C. School Report Cards - Kate Ahlgren, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented the 2017- 2018 Report Cards for the district and five buildings which were released earlier in the month. The district received an overall score of 71.8 on the 17-18 Report Card to be rated “Meet Expectations”. That compares to an overall score of 71.3 received in 16-17. All five schools again received a rating of Meets Expectations or Exceeds Expectations. 6. Meeting Close A. Recap of Action Items - No action items identified. B. Future Meetings/Events -Regular Board Meetings: December 3 & 17, Policy Committee Meeting: December 3, ERC Meeting: December 10, Facilities Meeting: January 15, 2019 BOE/Admin Holiday party - December 19. Data retreat will be scheduled for January 2019. C. Adjournment -A motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Patterson, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. _____________________ Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Clerk Published: December 13, 2018 WNAXLP ***
Dunkirk Dam Lake District Proposed Budget (Fiscal Year: 10-1-18 to 9-30-19) Revenues:
Budgeted
Actual
Proposed
34,160.00
34,991.00
36,765.00
General Tax Levy Bank Interest State Tax Relief Totals
20.00
20.00
4,500.00 38,685.00
25.00
7,076.00 42,087.00
4,500.00 41,285.00
300.00 2,000.00
411.00 1,091.00
400.00 2,500.00
Expenditures: Admin./Office Dam Maintenance Insurance Loan Payment
1,900.00
1,770.00
1,900.00
34,485.00
34,485.00
34,485.00
Legal Fees
0
120.00
0
Dam Inspec�o on Fee
0
1,750.00
0
Reserve Funding Totals Published: December 13, 2018 WNAXLP
0 38,685.00
0
2,000.00
39,627.00
41,285.00
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Obituaries Lawrence Frank “Larry” Ganshert
Lawrence Ganshert
Lawrence Frank “Larry” Ganshert, age 69, of Brooklyn, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Jan. 13, 1949, in Madison, the first child of Fran and Fran (Muetz) Ganshert. He grew up in Stoughton. Larry served in the U.S. Navy from 1967-1974, during the Vietnam War. He was an accomplished horseman and was involved in (SWTEA) Southern
Wisconsin Timed Events Association. It was there that he met Sue Bloyer on her 18th birthday. They married on May 25, 1974. Together they had two daughters, Erin and Amy. He worked as a truck driver for most of his career. His firm handshake was better than any contract ever written. He passed on his love of horses to Erin, and his love of camping with Amy. But most of all, he passed on his love of family with all of us, because above everything, Larry was a dedicated family man. He had a family of four, but his immediate family consisted of no less than 24. They gathered at least monthly for family dinner. He made friends everywhere he went, and always found a way to make us laugh. There is so much more we could say about the way he lived and how he loved, but we could never cover it all. Larry is survived by his wife, Sue; daughters, Erin (Joe) Conant and Amy (Jason) Elliott; eight grandchildren, Joey, Kate, Jack, Kyle, Karley, Libby, Lainey,
and Eve; his mother, Fran Ganshert; sister, Mary (Steve) Thayer; and brother, Jim (Lori) Ganshert. He was preceded in death by his sister, Susie Ganshert; and father, Fran Ganshert. A memorial service was held at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Cty. Hwy. B, Stoughton, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, with Pastor Paula Geister-Jones presiding. A private burial will take place at a later date. Visitation was held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Larry had some “rules” we will be honoring for his funeral service. They were that we have only one picture, because the memories can be overwhelming. We must play his two favorite songs at the visitation. They were “What a Wonderful World” and “Running on Empty.” Be comfortable, wear your best blue jeans and polish your boots. Try to keep it light, funerals are hard. And finally, a “desserts only” luncheon after the service. Larry loved his desserts. He passed that sweet tooth down. too. Due
to flower allergies, we ask that in lieu of flowers you bring a “Dory Bear” (10” or larger teddy bear, new with tags) to be donated to Agrace HospiceCare. His grandkids each received one to hold and cry to and remember their Papa by. He would be honored to repay the favor of that comfort to other families. We would like to thank Dr. Julie Chang, Dr. Troy Doetch, Dr. Endo, and the wonderful staff at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, especially to Melissa, Tiarra, Josh, Angie and Linda. Thank you for taking care of business so that we could enjoy every moment of our time there. Lastly, we would like to thank Pastor Scott Geister-Jones for his friendship and counsel over the years. We are forever grateful. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy 51 608-873-4590
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Julie L. O’Connor, age 48, of Deerfield, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on July 29, 1970, in Madison, the daughter of Thomas and Joyce (Hanson) O’Connor. Julie graduated from Stoughton High School in 1988. She worked as both a CNA and child care provider. Julie was a grateful member of Narcotics Anonymous, being clean and sober for the past six years, while being a sponsor and
School District collects the largest portion of the taxes, accounting for an average increase of $89.98, including the state school credit. The city is next, with $107.13 of the increase, followed by Dane County and then the Madison Area Technical College. The state abolished its property tax in 2017. Mill rates dropped across the board, with Dane County’s dipping $.12, SASD going down $.23, Madison College about $.02, and the city $.07. All this adds up to a $21.74 mill rate per $1,000 of property for taxpayers. In addition, most homeowners will claim the state Lottery Credit, which is $186.25 this year, up $50.07 over last year. The state First Dollar Credit is $76.69, down $1.12 from 2017. The $162 fee for garbage collection remains the same. The increase in city taxes will be used in part for a 3 percent wage increase for city personnel, but the city
2018 Stoughton tax bills Jurisdiction 2016 2017 2018 Change City of Stoughton $8.45 $8.43 $8.36 (-$.07) Dane County $3.13 $3.18 $3.05 (-$.13) State $.17 0 0 0 MATC $.97 $.95 $.94 (-$.01) SASD $9.49 $9.62 $9.39 (-$.23) Net taxes $22.21 $22.18 $21.74 (-$.44) Avg. home value $190,703 $200,532 $215,000 $14,468 Avg. tax bill $4,235 $4,448 $4,675 $227 Lottery credit $142.16 $136.18 $186.25 $50.07 First $ credit $75.99 $77.81 $76.69 (-$1.12) Garbage $165 $162 $162 0 was limited to raising its levy about $113,000 by state statute. It also increased its levy more than $400,000 to pay for debt. The school district added positions related to behavior and discipline this year, costing an additional $45,000 but kept the budget relatively level otherwise. Dane County’s $630.1 million budget represents the smallest increase (0.8 percent) in the operating portion of the levy since 1991.
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Tax bills are required by state law to be mailed by Dec. 17, and Finance Director said they were “stuffing envelopes” late last week. The first half of payment is due Jan. 31, 2019, but many homeowners pay all or part of the bill before the end of the year to count it toward their 2017 taxes. Payments postmarked by Dec. 31 will be credited as a December payment for tax purposes. City Hall is open regular hours Dec. 31. To see your tax information online, visit the public access portal of AccessDane at accessdane.co.wi.us. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
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Sandhill Elementary students in grades 3-5 had a chance last month to visit the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty and more, all from the comfort of their desks, using Google Expeditions 3D virtual technology. Through their goggles, students went on “virtual field trips” to a variety of locations around the globe. It’s part of a district-wide program, with a kit including 30 goggles, computer tablet and router that rotates around the district. Sandhill principal Jeff Fimreite said the virtual field trips line up with district curriculum, providing new opportunities to learn about topics like geography, matter and magnetism. “It’s great to give our students this experience without leaving the classroom,” he wrote the Hub in an email. Stoughton High School students helped Google pilot the Expeditions program in April 2016 after the school was selected to be a Pioneer Program School.
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Cop: Shop with a Cop ‘shows other side of law enforcement’ while shopping with children Continued from page 1 nationwide program that assists economically disadvantaged youth throughout the holiday season. The officers volunteered their time to eat breakfast, take the kids shopping, help wrap the gifts and eat a pizza lunch before they headed home to their families. Officer Bob Miller participated for the third time this year, and he said he keeps coming back because of the kids. “We really enjoy helping the kids out, it’s nice to spend quality time with them and show them the other side of law enforcement,” he said. “It feels good to be active in the community.” Officers Christopher Stachel and Hector Covarrubias are SPD’s Shop with a Cop program coordinators. The event starts each year when the coordinators connect with the Stoughton Area School District to select 10 children in grades 2-4, who are able to meet the criteria for participating: In economic need (reduced lunch program, receiving other community services), no disciplinary cases, working at grade level or above and have not participated in the program in previous years. “The school contacts the families to see if they want their children involved. If it is agreed to,
How to qualify Schools are asked to identify up to 10 children in grades 2-4 who are able to meet the following criteria: • In economic need (i.e., reduced lunch program, receiving other community services) • No disciplinary cases (expulsions, suspensions or removal from classes) • Working at grade level or above • Have not participated in the program in previous years
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the children and their families. In addition to what is purchased, the department provides a gift that meets winter needs such as a coat, snow pants, gloves, hats or boots. Each child is allocated around $200 for their gifts, which is supported through donations and other fundraising events the SPD participates in each year. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.
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