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Thursday, April 17, 2014 Vol. 132, No. 37 Stoughton, WI

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Kettle Park West

Opponents: City didnt follow policy

Mayor, staff say its not a requirement
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In brief
Stoughton has not followed all parts of a city document requiring an application for tax-increment financing Mayor, staff explain the policy is a guideline Several alders remain skeptical
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Several city alders and others opposed to the Kettle Park West development have charged that the mayor and her staff have not been following Stoughtons taxincrement-financing policy on the proposed development. In fact, they say, city staff had never informed them that such a policy and application even exist. They learned of the documents existence from a city resident, who discovered them while navigating the citys website. Mayor Donna Olson and key staff members answered those complaints in a hastily prepared Finance Committee meeting last week, saying the TIF policy is merely a guideline or checklist to be used internally by the city. The council approved the use of $5.1 million in TIF in a developers agreement for the 35-acre WalMart-anchored commercial development in January, setting off a firestorm of criticism from within and without. The development is on hold for a variety of

reasons, but concerns over the process persist. Five city alders and many residents have a mix of reasons for opposing the project, most having to do with the citys large TIF subsidy. Some opponents have concerns with any use of TIF, which is used to subsidize development, infrastructure or other community-improvement projects by capturing increased property tax revenue from all taxing jurisdictions. Others are more concerned with its use for a retail development, the particular retailer or the unclear process that was used. City attorney Matt Dregne supported the

Egg, set, go!

Despite the threat of rain, nearly 80 children ages 8 and under showed up at the Mandt Park ball diamond for the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt April 12. At 10 a.m. heavy rains were in the area, but by 10:30 a.m. things had cleared up and the event went off without a hitch. The Easter Bunny was there to kick off the event and for pictures, while members of the Stoughton Kiwanis and Key Club facilitated the event. Parents, grandparents and other adults helped the kids find the colorful eggs. The Kiwanis said they were all very appreciative of the Stoughton Aktion Club, which painstakingly filled several-thousand plastic eggs with treats for the event. For environmental reasons, the plastic eggs are washed and recycled for the next year.

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Did you snap some photos of a community event in the Stoughton area? Show us your stuff! We are lucky enough to have citizens take an interest in community events and would love to see your photos around town or on a specific event. Email [email protected] with photos and/or inquiries.

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In brief
The city is looking at a new way to resolve traffic complaints in neighborhoods. The new plan would: Involve more residents in the neighborhood Seek input and data from public works and police staff Look at solutions including education, traffic enforcement and engineering fixes

City of Stoughton

New system will address traffic complaints

complaints are reviewed and resolved. The policy is a plan for how neighborhood traffic issues are addressed from the time MARK IGNATOWSKi theres a complaint to when any Unied Newspaper Group signs for traffic control devices City committees are discuss- might be installed. The goal is to ing a policy that would guide be efficient with city resources h o w n e i g h b o r h o o d t r a f f i c while making residential streets

Draft plan aims to get neighborhoods involved

safe and convenient for all users by bringing more neighborhood involvement into the traffic planning process. Police chief Greg Leck said the plan is still in draft form but should be ready for council review and approval by the middle of the year. Some of its components are things the city

already does, he said. The plan brings all those parts together and tries to make sure no steps get missed. Its a better way to look at all the neighborhood residential traffic concerns, Leck told the Hub earlier this month. The city hopes to cut down on

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Online Registration April 1st - June 1st @www.stoughtonsoccer.info
or download forms and bring to one of the following OPEN HOUSE Registration dates at the Stoughton Area Senior Center:
Mail by May 31st to: SAYSA, P.O. Box 33 Stoughton, WI 53589
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Chamber ambassador Charles Busch spins the raffle entries as organizers get ready to pick another winner Thursday, April 10.

Atelier on Main co-owner Nikki Rostowfske tells the crowd about some of the garments and accessories available at their downtown shop during the fashion demonstration at last weeks Stoughton Area Community Expo.

Stoughton Expo
Theres no business like a Stoughton business thats what visitors found out last week at the Stoughton Area Community Expo. The third annual event sponsored by the Stoughton Area Chamber of Commerce gave visitors a chance to mingle with nearly 60 Stoughton-area businesses at the Stoughton Wellness and Athletic Center.
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Atelier on Main model Lindsay Fedler shows off some of the latest fashion trends during a style show in the center of the expo. The demonstration was one of two a new feature at the expo this year.

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Happy 60th Anniversary to Bev & Bob DeGroot

Mom & Dad Grandma & Grandpa With all our Love & Gratitude
Please join us for an Open House Celebration on Sunday, May 4, 2014 Healy Hall, St Ann's Catholic Church, Van Buren St. Stoughton, WI 12:00-3:00 p.m. Cards Only Please
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City of Stoughton

Council vacancy open for 1 year

Special election set for April 2015
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Crash leads to felony OWI

A vehicle crash in the Town of Dunkirk led to a felony OWI charge for a 45-year-old man. Robert. A. Schmidt was arrested around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at his home on Hwy. 51, just outside the City of Stoughton. According to a news release from the Dane County Sheriffs Office: Police were called to the home after a report of a family disturbance. Police learned Schmidt had driven home intoxicated and crashed into an RV on the property. The crash led to a verbal argument and police were called. Schmidt was subsequently Schmidt arrested for his sixth OWI a felony and was booked into the Dane County Jail. He was released on a $500 signature bond April 11 and is due back in court May 5, online court records show. Mark Ignatowski

The Common Council last week unanimously agreed to a process for filling a vacant seat in District 4 until a special election can be held in April 2015. The seat was left open after the April 1 election, when former Ald. Ross Urven won an overwhelming majority of votes despite having moved out of the district and therefore being unable to take the seat. Write-in candidate Jeff Bach received far fewer votes 76 to Urvens 435 but attended last weeks

meeting in the audience and said he planned to file an application to fill the seat. City attorney Matt Dregne told the council it had several options with regard to the vacancy: It could appoint someone to fill the remainder of the term, which expires in two years; It could hold a special election in November; It could appoint someone and hold a special election next April; or It could leave the seat vacant. The council decided to appoint someone to serve until a special election is held in next April. Council President Eric Hohol said he favored using the same appointment procedure that the council has

How to apply
To apply for the seat, which is open to residents in District 4 Wards 7,8,9 applications and questionnaires are available at City Hall or the citys website. For information or to have the materials mailed, contact city clerk Pili Hougan at 646-0423 or [email protected].

followed several times in the past few years. Candidates are asked to fill out an application and answer a series of questions. They will then appear at the second council meeting on May 27 and answer those questions, along with any others an alder might ask, in person. Council members will write their choice for the

seat on a paper ballot, and the city clerk will read the results and swear in the new alder at the same meeting. Ald. Paul Lawrence said he knew of at least two people who were interested in the seat. City clerk Pili Hougan said applications and questionnaires should be submitted to City Hall no later than 5 p.m. Friday, May 23.

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TIF law could help Dunn

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POLICE REpORT
Reports collected from the were both arrested for disorlog book at the Stoughton derly conduct after a domesPolice Department. tic disturbance on South Page Street. Both had been drinkMarch 7 ing. 10:39 a.m. A high school student was reported to have March 11 been smoking on a school 1:28 a.m. A 26-year-old bus. The student admitted to man was cited for his second lighting a cigarette, but did OWI after a traffic stop on not smoke it. No tobacco was the 300 block of West Main found on the student. Street. 10:50 a.m. A woman called police because she thought March 12 her house was being broken 12:23 a.m. A 38-year-old into on North Prairie Street. man was arrested for disorIt turns out an icicle fell and derly conduct after a domestic made a loud noise. dispute on Giles Street. 12:14 p.m. A student was 11:59 a.m. A 30-year-old accused of stealing a chicken man was arrested for disorpatty from the lunch line at derly conduct on Kreideman Stoughton High School. The Drive. boy was charged $2.10 for the 10:28 p.m. Hospital staff theft and was given an open believed that family members citation for theft if it happens of a patient had been intoxiagain, he would be cited for cated and were going to drive theft. home. They had been going to 5:34 p.m. A 53-year-old their vehicle to fill up glasses man was cited for theft from with what was believed to be Wal-Mart. The man took a alcohol. Police found no eviknife, two watches and sun- dence of alcohol in the car. glasses. March 9 5:34 a.m. A 24-year-old woman and 25-year-old man Mark Ignatowski

A new state law could help the Town of Dunn with new development projects. Gov. Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 338 earlier this month, which allows large, urbanized towns to create tax increment financing (TIF) districts as a way to encourage development. TIF is a development tool in which tax increments above a certain base value are placed in a special fund and used to pay for improvements inside the TIF district. Cities and villages have been able to create TIF districts for many years for revitalizing blighted areas, attracting lucrative industries and more recently to mix developments in ways that might not be possible otherwise. But critics say its too often used for projects that dont need the help. The law requires the town to have a population of at least 3,500 people

and equalized values of at least $500 million. The Town of Dunn meets both criteria, but town officials said they have no specific plans to use TIF in the near future. Town chair Ed Minihan said the town would likely look at TIF on a caseby-case basis for development projects. We are exploring how we might be able to use that concept creatively, Minihan told the Hub. Town land use manager Erica Schmitz said she was reviewing the details of the law and that the Town Board has yet to discuss the new law. She noted that the town doesnt have much development outside of singlefamily residential homes, but that other future projects might be eligible for TIF. The town didnt have any role in drafting the law, Minihan said. The bill was drafted by Senator Jerry Petrowski (R-Marathon) and Representative Ed Brooks (R-Reedsburg).

To all those who supported me in my successful school board race. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to all the students, parents, teachers and community members who came out to vote! I promise to do my best to passionately serve the students of our district!

THANK YOU

Most sincerely, Bev Fergus

NOTICE

CITY OF STOUGHTON NOTICE OF ALDERMANIC VACANCY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF STOUGHTON, IN DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN THAT:
Applications will be accepted from qualified individuals living within the City of Stoughton Aldermanic District 4 for appointment to a vacant seat on the Common Council. The appointment term will cover a period from the date of appointment until the Spring Election in April 2015. The seat will be up for election in April 2015 to fill the remainder of the term which ends in April 2016. If interested in being appointed, please submit your resum and an aldermanic appointment questionnaire to the City Clerks Office. The questionnaire is available on the Citys website or by request in the Office of the City Clerk, 381 E. Main Street. Candidates will be interviewed at the regular meeting of the Common Council on May 27, 2014. It is anticipated that the appointed candidate will be seated and sworn into office at the selected meeting.
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The Assessment Roll for the Town of Pleasant Springs will be available for inspection after April 15, 2014 at the Clerks Office, 2354 County Road N, Stoughton, WI 53589, during regular office hours. The office is open Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, and Thursday noon to 6:00 p.m. The town assessors, Accurate Appraisal, LLC, will hold OPEN BOOK, at which time property owners can examine the assessment roll and discuss assessments, at the Town Hall, 2354 County Road N, on THURSDAY MAY 1, 2014 from Noon to 7:00 p.m. We encourage every property owner to take advantage of the opportunity to: Learn how the assessment was calculated. Compare your property to similar properties. Verify open land acreages and valuations. Learn how market activity affected the assessment.

TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS OPEN BOOK

To schedule an appointment for Open Book, please contact Accurate Appraisal at 1.800.770.3927 or log on www. accurateassessor.com and click on the scheduling link. If you cannot be present at Open Book, please call Accurate Appraisal or e-mail your questions to [email protected].

Please note that, upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service, contact Cassandra Suettinger at the Town Hall, 2354 County Road N, Stoughton, WI, 53589. T: (608) 873-3063 F: (608) 877-9444 E: [email protected] /s/Cassandra Suettinger Clerk/Treasurer

If you have questions, please contact the City Clerks Office at (608) 873-6677

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Thanks for supporting school district

Thank you for all the support you have given the Stoughton Area School District, not just last week but also in the past. We are proud to be your school district. Earlier this month, voters approved a recurring referendum that will enable our students and staff to continue the progress we have made these last four years. We know this was an important decision for many of you. We also know how much trust you have placed in us. We appreciate that trust, and we take our fiscal responsibilities very seriously here. We are renewing our pledge that we will only use the funds that we need. We are also making another pledge: we will keep reaching out to you to let you know how our school district is doing both academically and financially. One thing we heard during our referendum presentations is that people only seem to hear from us when there is a referendum election; that must and will change. We will continue to make ourselves available to you in convenient public locations where you can share your ideas and ask questions. We will be more proactive in keeping people apprised of our goals for our schools and our progress on the strategic plan that you have devised to guide us. We are here to serve, and we want this to be a school district of which all can be proud. Thank you again for everything you have done for our kids. As a school administrator and as a parent, I can tell you that your support does make a difference in a childs life. Tim Onsager SASD superintendent Liz Menzer SASD Board president

Corrections
A birth announcement in last weeks Hub mistakenly said Greta Hope Ewing had an older sibling. She is actually Katrina and Garth Ewings first child. The Hub regrets the error. An article in last weeks Hub misspelled Katherine Christensons name. The article also had the incorrect email. Christensons email is [email protected]. The Hub regrets the errors.

Letters to the editor

We need to find why families arent moving to Stoughton

While I wouldnt say our school district in Stoughton is, in the words of Mary Poppins, perfect in every way, I will say that I never thought that it was a reason why people families in particular are not making Stoughton their home. While our family has not had any issues with the school district, I do think that our district has a history of attempting to be all things to all students, even when the student could benefit from services offered in neighboring districts. Whether it is greed or need, I think that beneficial services offered outside the district have been withheld from students with special education needs. I hope that the urgency for funding is lessened by this referendum to the point that our district will loosen its grip on these students, thereby allowing them to truly act in the best interests of the individual students on a case-by-case basis. That being said, I think that there is something else going on in our community that is responsible for the population decline and I think its due time that we transfer our focus of blame from the school district to the city government. Our beloved town has a full complement of businesses to provide us with the goods and services that are needed for daily life. We have good schools, a lovely destination location in our downtown district with unique and friendly stores. In addition we enjoy all of the shopping conveniences that are essential to daily lifehardware, lumber, groceries, a discount department store, drug stores, an appliance store and home improvement businesses. We also have clinics and a hospital, dry cleaners, recreation options (Mud Hole, Theater, bowling, the offerings of the Stoughton Rec. Dept., club sports, ice rink) and a nice variety of dining options. We dont have to go to Madison or Janesville for anything unless we want to. So why arent people moving here? Any ideas Stoughton? Lets start a discussion. Traci Morovic Town of Pleasant Springs

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The Courier Hub does not sweep errors under the rug. If you see something you know or even think is in error, please contact editor Jim Ferolie at 845-9559 or at [email protected] so we can get it right.

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Wal-Mart development would bring new revenue for city

A larger Wal-Mart may not be what everyone wants or needs. If you are not happy with this, you dont have to shop or work there. When Wal-Mart first started up, it was competitive and helped drive prices down in other stores for everyone. It carries things made in the USA and other countries just like other stores do. Think about the recurring school referendum that will raise our taxes, and how new families wont be able to purchase a home here if the taxes are high on it. If we want families to move here, and bring more students to our schools, we will need to give more opportunities for shopping and employment. A larger Wal-Mart may bring in revenue for all our local businesses downtown, and could be a draw for a new business to fill an empty store front. This isnt another Wal-Mart, but a larger one with a larger selection of items to choose from. It has been in Stoughton since 1988, (which shows stability) and our downtown is still here. Per the Feb. 6 Hub, it was stated that an impact study was done by the developers business partner JSD Professional Services. I dont think the impact will be a negative one on our downtown. It may even enhance it with new people and fresh ideas. It is up to Wal-Marts qualifications, as to whom they want to employ, their amount of pay, and benefits to give. No need to give preference to Stoughton people above other applicants from other areas. Why are we directing our anger toward Wal-Mart and not the developer, as in the Jan. 30 Hub, Mayor Donna Olson said that its common practice for developers to withhold the identity of companies until an agreement is reached with a municipality? Wal-Mart has been gracious to help groups raise money for nonprofits, raise money for the Childrens Miracle Network, allow girl scouts to sell cookies in front of their store, church groups to have car washes at their facility, allow Salvation Army bell ringers during the holidays, and give out grant money for local and national organizations to name a few. I may be wrong about some of this, but lets try to give a more positive outlook on things. Gail Raymond City of Stoughton

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Legislative opinion

Kettle Park West needs more review before moving forward

Were in what appears to be one of the most critical and future -defining times in the history of Stoughton. And yet in the past six weeks we have signed a key and possibly transforming development contract in a rush in the mayors office during the wee hours past midnight. We have canceled a Council meeting, three meetings of the Finance Committee and two of the Plan Committee, and one each of Personnel, Public Works, and the Redevelopment Authority, all apparently due to the lack of an agenda. Now we find the developers have put the entire Kettle West project on hold due to an unexplained and undocumented issue with the state regarding set-back requirements, and this in regard to a project so urgent that we couldnt wait two more weeks for added public involvement and inquiry, so urgent that we signed the contract even before the required Economic Impact Study had even been ordered. Is this prudent and judicious governance? Is this even legal? I walk around the city and I feel like Steve Martin as the fire chief with the big nose in the movie Roxanne. Sniffing, I smell smoke. Looking down alleyways, I see mirrors. Smoke and mirrors, and not a hint of fresh air on a cold March morning. One thinks of Shakespeare, and that wonderfully simple but portentous pronouncement from MacBeth: Theres something rotten in the state of Denmark. Double, double, toil and trouble: fire burn and cauldron bubble. MacBeth again, and aye, tis a fine Kettle of fish were cooking up here. Tom Selsor Dist. 4 alder

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Cheesers has been displaying vintage hats since April 1. The hats, which are displayed all over the store, belong to owner Pat Schuett and only represent about half of the 600 hats that she owns. The hats range from the 1860s to later styles from the 1940s, many of which she has acquired from ancestors and hat shows. The hats will be displayed until April 30.
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Annual river cleanup is Saturday

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What: Yahara River Cleanup When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 19 Where: Pedestrian bridge over Yahara River and fertilizers in the storm sewers, because that drains into the river, he said. I think thats gotten better. Tom Lynch, the director of the Stoughton Parks Department, said parks crews regularly clean the river area and trails during the warmer months, but the annual cleanup is a good way to get a head start on the debris that has accumulated during the long winter. Depending how many people we get, we may send people to green ways and certain park areas that need help, he said. Lynch said people should dress appropriately for the weather and wear gloves. Bags will be provided, as well as maps to cleanup locations. He said while the cleanup doesnt have an official end time, most groups are usually done around 11 a.m. By noon, were getting everything, pretty much, Lynch said.

Thanks to annual cleanup efforts going back two decades, the Yahara River and surrounding walking trails are one of the areas scenic jewels. People can help keep it that way this Saturday during this years River and Trails Task Force cleanup, set to begin at 9 a.m. at the pedestrian bridge at Division Park. River and Trails Task Force chairman Jon Lewis said in recent years, as volunteers have had to pull less debris from the river, they have more time to expand efforts to neighboring parks and trails. The first time we did this, it was tractor tires and everything, he said. Weve found shopping carts, big tires, and lots of Styrofoam bait containers, which really angers me, because fishermen are supposed to be environmentally aware. Lewis credited city efforts to reduce harmful run-off into the river as helping keep it clean from chemicals, as well. For a long time, theyve tried to make sure people dont put leaves

Town of Dunn Arbor Day celebration set for April 26

Community getting ready for annual Relay For Life

Survivors dinner is May 3
Oregon-StoughtonMcFarland Relay For Life volunteers have organized and raised funds since November for the annual event that celebrates cancer survivors and their families. While the Relay isnt until June, there are several fundraisers and events coming up in the next few months, including the annual Cancer Survivors Dinner May 3 at the American Legion Lodge, 803 N. Page St. The dinner is free to all cancer survivors and is a night of good food, celebration and socialization. Registration is requested. For more information and to register for this event, contact Kathy at 873-7455 or [email protected].

Relay For Life

The community will be holding the 19th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Stoughton, McFarland and Oregon on Friday, June 20, through Saturday, June 21. You are encouraged to put those dates on your calendar and attend this free event. Participants are certain to experience an entertaining and emotionally charged evening while you show your support of the American Cancer Society. With the event coming up in less than two months, there has been a lot of preparation going on behind the scenes. There have been monthly meetings since November to plan every detail of the event. Teams

continue to form and team members are working hard to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Contact Amy Ketterer at [email protected] to join or start a team. In terms of community fundraisers, the community will see car washes, food events, yard sales, candy bar sales and many other fundraising events going on in your neighborhood this spring. There will also be a Relay For Life food stand on Division Street near the central event tent during Stoughtons 2014 Syttende Mai celebration selling brats, hot dogs, SpaghettiOs and root beer floats. Since all funds raised through these fundraisers go to the American Cancer Society, you can feel good knowing your support will make

If you go
What: Relay for Life cancer survivors dinner When: May 3 Where: American Legion Lodge, 803 N. Page St. Info: 873-7455 a positive difference in the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Money raised goes to cancer recovery, prevention, patients care and support, and research. In addition, the American Cancer Society works with lawmakers to pass laws to better fund cancer research and give aid to cancer patients.

With a cold winter finally in the rear-view mirror, nothing says spring like Arbor Day. People are invited to mark their calendars for the 2014 Arbor Day Celebration from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Dunn Town Hall, and bring a dish to pass and share a meal with neighbors. A regional forest pest specialist will be the guest speaker and will also make the Tree City presentation. Free trees will be given out. Tom Shepherd, a member of the Land Trust Commission and chairman of the town parks committee, will receive the stewardship award for Steward of the Community. The Aldo Leopold Nature Center will present the movie, The Lorax, and children can pretend they are Swomee Swans, Brown Barbaloots and Humming

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What: Town of Dunn Arbor Day celebration When: 4-6 p.m., Saturday, April 26 Where: Dunn Town Hall, 4156 County B Info: Call Mary at 8381081, ext. 201 Fish as they enjoy this interactive reading of Dr. Seusss classic tale. There will be a potluck dinner after the presentation of the 2014 Stewardship award. Paper plates, napkins, eating utensils and beverages will be supplied. Come meet other residents and share in this fun family event. People are invited to bring their favorite dish to pass and celebrate Arbor Day.

Yoga Newbies Welcome!

Otis Sampson American Legion Family Post 59

There will be NO pancake breakfast Sunday, April 20, due to Easter

We look forward to seeing you next month, Sun., May 18th

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All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry

Dine-in only. Regular menu also available
Also serving Steak Dinner Special
Purchase 8 daily Lunch Specials get the 9th free. Month of May Free dessert with meal

Friday Night
Big Johnson Karaoke

7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Pancakes French Toast Ham Sausage Links Scrambled Eggs Biscuits & gravy
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Sunday April 20, Easter Brunch, details in this edition. Adults $8.00 Children (under 10) $4.00
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Sons of Norway Bingo
873-6677 for information. The Madison Jazz Society will kick off its second quarter century of festivals with the 26th annual Capital City Jazz Fest at the Madison Quality Inn & Suites, 2969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg. This years event will feature jazz artists from all over the country performing a broad range of jazz styles, along with a kick-off celebration on April 24. Although both sessions on April 26 are sold out, tickets are still available for the kick-off celebration on April 24, and the sessions on April 25 and April 27. Advance individual session tickets ($32 per session) are Friends of the library book sale available by mail only; the single session price increases From Wednesday, April 23, to Saturday, April 26, the to $35 at the door. For more information, call 850 5400 or library is hosting this annual event. On Wednesday, the go to madisonjazz.com. sale is open to Friends of the Library only, and the following three days will be open to the public starting at 9 a.m. Sons of Norway - Mandt Lodge bingo will be held on Saturday, April 19. The lodge is located at 317 S. Page St. There will be food available after 5 p.m. and bingo begins at 6 p.m. Any bingo questions can be directed to Bingo chairperson Janis Wegner at 225-5761. Anyone under 18 years old must have an adult family member present to play. Bingo is open to everyone- not just lodge members. Mark your calendars for the third Saturday of each month (except December) for bingo at Sons of Norway.

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The annual event includes different skill level brackets like Men/Womens Advanced Open starting at 9 a.m., and beginner groups starting at 10 a.m. A new feature this year is that parents bringing a paid K-12 entrant can play for free. The first 20 K-12 entrants will receive an official tournament quality disc. For more information, visit stoughtonkiwanis.org.

Cancer survivors dinner

Drug drop-off

The Stoughton Lionesses will hold a Style Show April 27. For tickets, contact: Amy Hermes 516-8720 Safely dispose of unused medication and sharps at this or [email protected]. Cost is $20. The event is at Relay For Life meetings annual collection event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Banushis Bar and Grill, 800 Nygaard St. from 12:30-2 Stoughton/McFarland/Oregon Relay For Life will hold April 26, at the Stoughton Fire Department. p.m. planning team meetings May 6 and June 3. Each meeting People are asked to bring medications in original conis 6:30-8 p.m. tainers if possible, and use a black marker to cross off perNew members are always welcome. For location details, sonal information. Sharps must be dropped off in a regis- Disc golf tournament call 220-8783. tered container or thick plastic laundry detergent bottle. The Stoughton Kiwanis will hold its 2014 Disc Golf The Lions and Lionesses will also collect eyeglasses. Call tournament Saturday, May 3.

Style show

The annual Relay For Life Cancer Survivors Dinner will be held Saturday, May 3, at American Legion Hall Otis Sampson Post 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton at 5:30 p.m. Cancer survivors are invited to a social evening and a free spaghetti dinner. Guests are welcome, and are asked to contribute a good will donation at the door. Call Kathy Horton at 873-7455 to reserve your seat. You can also email Kathy at [email protected].

For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes. 2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Cty Tk B, Stoughton 873-9353 e-mail: [email protected] Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:10 a.m. Family Express and Sunday School Maundy Thursday April 17 - 6:30 p.m. worship with Holy Communion Good Friday April 18 - noon worship, 6:30 p.m. Tenebrae service - Easter Sunday services - 7 a.m. festival worship with Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Easter breakfast, 9 a.m. Easter egg hunt

Bahai Faith

and Sunday School - Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. worship with Communion; Good Friday 7 p.m. worship with passion narrative; Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. worship

Bible Baptist Church

Christ Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494 [email protected] covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Come As You Are Worship Sunday: 9 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. ezrachurch.com - 129 E Main St, Stoughton | 8349050 - Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 flcstoughton.com - Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship 9209 Fulton St., Edgerton | 884-8512 Worship services 8, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour 9 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Varsity 12:07 p.m. - AWANA 3 p.m. www.fultonchurch.org

Covenant Lutheran Church

616 Albion Rd., Edgerton Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10 Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath Phone: 561-7450 or email: [email protected] forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1

Seventh Day Baptist Church Of Albion

Community calendar
12:30 p.m., pickup and 2:30 p.m. return, Low Vision Group trip to the Sharper Vision Store, meet at senior center, 873-8585 2-2:45 p.m., Butterfly gardening, library 7 p.m., Stoughton Area School District Board of Education meeting, administration building, 320 North St., 877-5000 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Gathering Table free community dinner, Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., 206-1178 1:30 p.m., Beyond Parkinsons 101, senior center, 873-8585 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friends of the Library book sale, library 10 a.m., Coffee With the Coaches (girls track coach Eric Benedict and baseball manager Jeremy Dunnihoo), senior center Noon, hernia relief presentation with surgeon Dr. David Melnick, Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends of the Library book sale, library 6:30-8 p.m., Sandhills Got Talent, Sandhill Elementary School, 877-5400 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friends of the Library book sale, library 9 a.m. to noon, medication disposal and sharps collection, fire department, 873-6677 2-3:30 p.m., kids make Mothers Day bracelets, library 5:30 p.m., Annual Relay For Life Cancer Survivors Dinner, American Legion Hall Otis Sampson Post 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton, 873-7455 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Gathering Table free community dinner, Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., 206-1178 7 p.m., orchestra concert, River Bluff Middle School, 877-5500

Thursday, April 17

Stoughton Baptist Church

Ezra Church

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

Saturday, April 19 Monday, April 21

First Lutheran Church Fulton Church

Christ the King Community Church

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

323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton Weekday Mass: At Nazareth House and St. Anns Church - call 873-6448 or 873-7633. Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m. April 17 mass 7 p.m., April 18 service 1 p.m., April 19 mass 8 p.m. April 20 8 a.m.,10:30 a.m. masses

St. Ann Catholic Church

United Methodist of Stoughton

525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton E-mail: [email protected] Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship

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

Christian Assembly Church The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Wednesday, April 23

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Education Hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

WestKoshkonongLutheranChurch Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church

825 S. Van Buren,Stoughton 877-0439 Missionaries 877-0696 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday school and Primary

Thursday, April 24

Cooksville Lutheran Church

Office: 882-4408 - Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Worship

2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 lakevc.org - Sunday: 9, 10:45 a.m. - Worship

LakeView Church

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

Thought for the week

Persuasion
Aristotle claimed that there were three basic ways we can persuade others: logic, emotion and character. Often we want to know the reason why we should do something. A physician who explains how a medicine will benefit her patient is appealing to logic. And when she tells him the terrible consequences which are likely to result if he doesnt treat his condition, she is appealing to emotion, in this case, fear. And by convincing her patient that she really is a kind and compassionate physician who has her patients best interest in mind she is appealing to character. We are all more likely to listen to someone who we believe to be a genuinely good person. A fourth means of persuasion that can be effective, and which must be combined with character or moral persuasion, is the rule of seven touches. Sales and marketing folks know that they are more likely to make a sale after repeated contacts, and the rule of seven touches says to not give up on a potential sale until after youve had seven contacts. Familiarity, while admittedly sometimes breeding contempt, can also breed trust, at least when we are becoming familiar with someone who is friendly and seems genuinely interested in us. So if you want to persuade someone, combine your logical, emotional and moral arguments with a genuine interest in the other person, and make frequent contact with them. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service With patience a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft tongue will break a bone. Proverbs 25:15

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April 17, 2014

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SCOTT GIRARD

Main Street gift shop aims for interesting feel

Niche Offerings

Openings/closings
Nellos now open
Stoughtonites have a new pizza and dinner spot to check out. Nellos Pizza is housed in the former Marsalas on Main spot at 135 W. Main Street. The restaurant is open for carry out and dine-in dinners seven days a week starting at 4 p.m. Lunch will be offered in the future. For information, call 8737440. A website is still under construction, but should be up and running soon.

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The building at 193 W. Main St. was nothing more than a storage facility for the almost six years since Smith Photography had moved to its new location at 401 5th St. The owners, Sue and Rick Smith, decided the space should finally be put to use, so they came up with an idea. We thought, Lets do something with it, Sue Smith said. We dont like empty storefronts downtown. They wanted to use that storefront to fill a hole, which was a lack of unique gift-giving options around Stoughton, said Lilystone manager and creative design consultant Lindsey Brewster. I was tired of just picking up the everyday gift, Brewster said. I think were all inspired by things online like Pintrest and (doit-yourself) stuff. But keeping up a unique product line can be quite a bit of work, and Brewster and the Smiths have spent plenty of time already since the Nov. 21 opening looking to bring in new products. Catalogs and catalogs and catalogs and weve been to a couple of shows, Sue said. You have to keep constantly looking for new companies. That includes a show in Las Vegas, where Rick said the three of them spent three days combing through 13 floors of vendor products to find those unique offerings. But spending that time is worth it when they hear compliments from customers about their offerings and get people who come back to the store multiple times. The key to success is having enough interesting product, Rick Smith said. Its such a variety, youve got stuff for males, females. I think were headed in the right direction that way. It doesnt hurt to have a long business history in the city, as the Smiths do with their photography business, which Brewster also helped with on and off beginning in 2001. Rick and Sue have photographed kids from age 3, then I helped them with their senior pictures 15 years later, now theyre

Pour House shuts doors

Photo by Scott Girard

Lilystone owners Rick and Sue Smith, left, and manager Lindsey Brewster stand behind the counter at the store. The store offers specialty gifts, including some pieces of art from local artists.

Main Street Pour House closed at the end of March after nearly six years in business. The bar and restaurant was known for serving craft tap beers and offering live music on many nights of the week. Owner Jeanne Dunbar told the Hub she was looking for a new place along Main Street after closing March 21. A post on the Facebook page of the business said the bar and restaurant was given a notice to vacate in midMarch. The Hub was unable to reach the building owner as of press time Tuesday.

Catfish River closing

The Lilystone
193 W. Main St. 873-5610 thelilystone.com Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed coming in and telling me theyre married, Brewster said. Its just a neat thing. They also take pride in offering local products, such as Rusty Dog coffee or pieces from local artists, as well as when a customer stops by after shopping or eating at another downtown business nearby. Were very proud of downtown Stoughton, and its just really neat to have all of these different shops, Brewster said. Its always fun to hear somebody just came from the bakery and came down. I think the downtowns starting on its way back, Rick added. Although the store got some downtime after an initial Christmas rush for the first month it was open, Sue said they used the time well improving the website and continuing to add to their product offerings and they expect it to pick back up as spring comes around. Rick said while it can be tough to make sure they have the right products, the feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. Scariest thing was youre going through shopping for other people, he said. The people that came through, just listening to what they had to say, that we got the right product in here. Or at least were off to a good start. The store is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, though it may change hours in the summer. It also stays open late on the third Thursday of the month for the Shop Late Stoughton event.
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Main Street store Catfish River Arts and Antiques has announced that it will be closing April 27. Owners Richard Sneider and Stephen Nashold have operated the business for about 12 years. The building a 12,000 square foot site that was once home to Hales Dry Goods in the late 1800s is for sale or lease.

Stoughton United Methodist Church

525 Lincoln Avenue (608) 873-3273

Easter Services Schedule

Holy Thursday, April 17
Communion and Foot Washing Service 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

We are invited to be guests at Covenant Lutheran Church to share a Tenebrae Service at 1:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Worship at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg hunt at 9:00 a.m. Done in time to make dinner as early as 11:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Service Bring your best, G-rated religious jokes!
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Sunday, April 20 6:30, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
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Easter Sunday, April 20

Holy Humor Sunday, April 27

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West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, ELCA

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Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, April 17 Good Friday, April 18
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7:30am Sunrise Service 8:30am Easter Breakfast 10:30am Second Service
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7:00 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion 8:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9:10 a.m. Youth-Friendly Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. Festival Worship with Holy Communion
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Kettle West: Some alders question TIF application for west side development
Continued from page 1 mayors position at the April 8 Common Council meeting, which immediately followed the Finance meeting. He said a city resolution adopted in 2005 establishing the citys policy did not include the application and noted it is not an ordinance. A policy can be interpreted and applied in any number of ways and is up to you folks to decide, he told the council. Olson explained its important to note that while the form says application on it its not technically an application. A formal application really has a lot more to it, Olson said in an interview with the Hub last week. And it has that signature at the end. Guideline sounds even a little soft. Its an internal document that whoever is compiling this information or working with a developer can use as sort of a checklist to make sure we have what we need. council. But the council didnt even know if it was being used or not, he said. So it eventually is just this morass of misinformation that leads nowhere. I dont know how to make any effective point out of it. I just wish it had been handled differently. Ald. Tim Swadley (D-1) was upset that the council hadnt been informed of the citys TIF policy before it was asked to vote on the development agreement. That policy should have been brought to our attention, he asserted in an interview with the Hub. Instead, they do it after the fact. Apparently some of the more veteran council members were aware of this policy, he added. Ive been on three years now, and I wasnt aware. Olson said city staff have been working our way through the TIF application process. She noted it is not a single form that a developer can simply fill out. Were gathering information along this checklist, she said. But were just not there yet. Once that process is completed, staff will present a TIF project plan for the councils consideration, Olson said. She said some community members have been hung up on the word application, when in reality, the application is a process that is always open to interpretation. Olson believes part of the oppositions argument that the city has not been following the TIF policy is due to a misunderstanding of the process. Its the first time the city has attempted to use TIF to promote a large commercial development and alders havent seen those inner workings before, she said. Olson compared it to constructing a clock: If youve never seen a clock made, you dont know the background to it, but you see the clock at the end.

Whats missing

Procedures for requesting TIF assistance

the application with OVERVIEW OF THE TIF REQUEsT PROCEss discusses consideration given to any additional 1. An application for TIF assistance on a project is submitted by a private developer to the FINANCE DIRECTOR of the CITY OF STOUGHTON, who will notify the MAYOR of the application. 2. The FINANCE DIRECTOR will review the application and determine whether the application is complete and whether the proposed project is eligible under the Citys policy, and will then forward said application along with a recommendation to the FINANCE COMMITTEE for consideration. 4. The COMMITTEE reviews and material provided by City Staff. A public hearing to hear testimony from concerned citizens, may be held . 6. The COMMITTEE recommends approval, denies or tables the application. 7. The CITY COUNCIL THEN considers the recommendation of the COMMITTEE. 8. If approved by the CITY COUNCIL, a Development Agreement will be executed between the CITY and the Developer applicant. Source: City of Stoughton thats where I have some heartburn. Especially when all along, thats what some of us have been complaining about. Then they say, What are you talking about? Weve been giving you everything. Then this policy shows up, he said, and they start posting things on the website that hadnt been previously released. It just smells bad and its not good for the city. Majewski said he agrees the policy is really a guide for city staff, but if the city is not adhering to the policy, its making it up as it goes, and thats not a process that people can trust. He said it also makes the councils oversight and legislative responsibilities more difficult. Theyre making the rules as they go along, but at the same time using it as protection, he charged. They say theyre following all the pertinent laws and safeguards, and theyre trying to have it both ways. But either they follow the policy or they dont. But, he added, theyve got the votes, and this is nothing more than a delay for them.

Not convinced

That explanation isnt convincing to some city alders, however. In an interview with the Hub, Ald. Tom Selsor (D-4), quipped, When is an application not an application? When its time to use it. He said he found it a little offensive that they brought in the attorney to explain to us something so simple-minded as to whether the application should have been used or not. It isnt a legal issue, he continued. And its so complicated (the KPW approval process) that its almost impossible to explain to anybody except the ones there on the council who are immersed in it. Selsor noted that the resolution establishing the policy includes language stating it can be changed, but it should be changed by the

Opponents on the council Swadley, David Kneebone (D-1), Michael Engelberger (D-2), Tom Majewski (D-3) and Selsor point to specific items in the TIF policy and application as evidence the administration has not been following policy. For example, item No. 7 in the TIF policy states: The city will enter into a Development Agreement with the private developer on all projects which have been approved for TIF assistance. Yet the council has already approved the agreement, despite the lack of a TIF project plan. Item No. 10 states a thorough market analysis should be completed before the council considers the development agreement. That hasnt been done. In fact, the council just last Tuesday approved hiring a company, Maxfield Group, to conduct the analysis and doesnt expect to see the results for three months. A big area of dispute has centered on item No. 14 in the application for TIF assistance. It reads, Identify any proposed tenants of the project. Have leases been negotiated or signed? What type of lease is contemplated? Olson and finance director Laurie Sullivan have stressed that the question is not which companies will be tenants, but rather what type of companies. Swadley, Kneebone and Engelberger all disagreed. The more information we have, the better for us, Kneebone told Finance. Weve been poking around in the dark, and Im getting weary of it. If you knew the names of the corporations, you

would know what theyre selling, Engelberger added. Perhaps most importantly, KPW opponents argue, the TIF policy states that the application and proposal should first be considered by the Finance Committee and then forwarded to the council with a recommendation. Olson and Sullivan explained that because economic development has been such an important initiative of the city over the last several years, they decided a while ago to bring KPW matters directly to the council as a whole and bypass the committee. In talking with the finance chairs throughout the years, they said lets just take it to the whole council, Olson told the Hub. Lets discuss it with everybodys input. Thats why it didnt take that step in between at finance. It went straight to council so everyone could be in the know, at the ground level.

In the dark

But alders opposed to the project say they have not been in the know. Im radically upset about the way things are so

tightly and inappropriately controlled, said Selsor, a former developer who had supported KPW plans for the past couple of years until mid-January. He and several other alders said they only learned last week that the proposed development would include a bank and a convenience store, after pressing staff for that information. Planning director Rodney Scheel told the committee a financial institution and a C store have been identified on a KPW plan map for some time. Olson explained that sometimes theres just too much information and you cant see the forest for all the trees that are in the way. Its been there, but maybe we havent talked about it with council. Swadley and Selsor each said they suspected that the TIF policy hadnt been followed as laid out because it would have revealed earlier in the process that a WalMart SuperCenter was to be the developments anchor tenant, which its proponents knew would stir opposition. Swadley said city staff havent been forthcoming about the components of the policy, and I guess

Juniors Lucas Myers and Jacob Johnson play during their saxophone duet.

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Making Music
The Music on the Mezz Concert was held at the Stoughton Public Library on April 1. The concert featured multiple Stoughton High School band, choir and orchestra students who performed solos, duets and concertos. The students who played at the concert also performed at local Solo and Ensemble district festivals in February and all advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble festival, which will be held on April 26 at UW-Whitewater. Above, seniors Ashley Harnack and Amber Pope play a flute duet.
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Boys golf

Baseball

Anderson takes seventh at Dells invite

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton High School boys golf team traveled to the Wisconsin Dells Trappers Turn and Christmas Mountain golf courses last Friday and Saturday for the Dells Invitational and finished with a 662 (331-331). Overall, I was pretty pleased with how we played, head coach Dave Taebel said. We had only one player with varsity experience in Max Fergus, and he played really well. The younger kids also stepped up and performed. Freshman Sam Anderson led the way with a seventh-place overall 158 (78-80), while senior Max Fergus finished with a 158 (78-80). Junior Jacob Fitzsimmons shot a 176 in the two rounds (92-84), and sophomore Austin Kotlowski finished with a 177 (89-88). Sophomore Ian Suttons score of 178 (86-92) also helped the Vikings. Taebel said the team now has some experience and just needs to work on some of the little things, which includes handling adverse weather, knowing scoring procedures and rule decisions and being able to execute their swing with the many different types of shots they may face. We had some mistakes that show their inexperience at times but the whole weekend was a tremendous learning experience, Taebel said. ... They now have the knowledge that they can perform at this level and compete with some of the top teams around. I hope this will be a building block as we move forward in our schedule. Stoughton continues the season at 7:50 a.m. Thursday in the Monona Grove invite at The Oaks Golf Course. Stoughton then travels to Maple Bluff Country Club at noon Monday to play in the Wisconsin PGA invite.

Vikingss offense clicks during hot start

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton High School baseball team has scored 48 runs during its 3-1 overall start to begin the season. Head coach Jeremy Dunnihoo said the high production on offense is a little bit of a surprise. We had a lot of confidence in our bats going into the season, but we didnt expect to score this many runs so early in the season, especially since we havent put together a full effort yet, Dunnihoo said. We see the potential, and we are excited with what we have done so far. Stoughton hosts Monona Grove at 5 p.m. Thursday, and it travels to Milton at 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Stoughton 15, MH 5

Stoughton 175, Monona Grove 178

The Vikings hosted Monona Grove at Stoughton Country Club Tuesday and won 175-178. The dual marked the opening of the Badger South Conference dual season. The Vikings (1-0) shared the title last year. Anderson led Stoughton with a 39. The freshman is leading the Vikings with greens in regulation (43 percent), is second in putts per green (1.65), is second in 9-hole average (38.67) and is first with his 18-hole average (78.5). Those stats have Anderson ranked first on the Stoughton golf website. We knew Anderson was going to be in the mix for us. He is a great athlete, Taebel said. ... He is a worker. He practices all the time. He played in a lot of competitive events in the summer. Even though he is a freshman, he has a lot of experience. Kotlowski followed Anderson with a 43, and Fergus added a 47. Sutton finished the scoring with a 48. Eli Buffatt led Monona Grove (0-1) with a 41, while Peyton Mueller shot a 42. Zach Johnston followed with a 46 and Derek Provenzano finished the scoring with a 49. The Stoughton JV team also won, 186-201.

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Freshman Sam Anderson stands on the golf course during the Wisconsin Dells Invitational. Anderson finished seventh overall with a two-round score of 158. He shot a 78 the first day and an 80 the second day Anderson (right) shows of his seventh-place medal.

The next conference dual is at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24. The Vikings travel to Foxboro Golf Course to take on Oregon.

Stoughton invite (PPD)

The Stoughton Invitational at Stoughton Country Club was postponed for the second time last Monday. After being moved due to course conditions from April 7 to April 14, weather once again wreaked havoc on the course with cold, snowy conditions Monday. There was no makeup date announced by the Courier Hubs deadline, but the meet might not be able to be made up due to the compressed schedules of area teams.

The Vikings traveled to Mount Horeb last Thursday and scored 10 runs in the final two innings to pull out a 15-5 win. Senior Chris Lund started the outburst in the 5-run sixth with a 2-run double, and senior PJ Rosowski followed with a 3-run home run. Junior Cade Bunnell had an RBI walk to start the seventh, and Lund followed with an RBI fielders choice. Rosowski followed with an RBI double, and junior Alex Zacharias hit a 2-run single. Bunnell also had an RBI double in the first, while Lund picked up an RBI single. Rosowski added an RBI double in the first. Juniors Zach Hasselberger and Alex Showers added RBI singles. Showers picked up the win. He pitched five innings and allowed two earned runs on four hits. He struck out six and walked two. Senior Braden Poirer

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Grappling to the podium at state

The Stoughton Youth Wrestling team wrestled in the 2014 Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Kids Folkstyle State tournament at the Alliant Energy Center in March. Close left, the 2014 state champions (from left) are: Nicolar Rivera, Tyler Dow and Rudy Detweiler. Far left, the 2014 state placewinners (front, from left) are: Claire Spilde (second) and Rose Ann Marshall (third); (back) Trenton Dow (fourth), Griffin Empey (third), Cade Spilde (fifth) and Beckett Spilde (fifth). (not pictured) Nolan Kraus (sixth) and Hunter Lewis (second).
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PRs pile up in first outdoor meet for boys squad

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

Track and field

There were plenty of top performances for the Stoughton High School track and field team last Thursday at DeForest. The Vikings lost the dual 77-54 but had eight firstplace finishes and 13 personal records in the first outdoor dual of the season. Overall, to see all those first places. I was pleasantly surprised with how they did, head coach Nate Nelson said. Sophomores Josh Hitchcock and Kyle Wilkinson each had PRs in the 100-meter dash. Hitchcock won the event in 11.4 seconds, while Wilkinson took eighth and finished in 12.7. Senior Will Clark won the 300 in 39.2, while junior Ryan Sperle took third in 40.8. Junior Patrick Reilly added a first place in the 600 in 1:35.7. Junior John McCune won the 1500 in 4:41.8, and senior Santiago Sarthou took third in 4:42.4. Senior Luke Logan, Clark, McCune and Sarthou won the 1600 sprint relay in 3:57.5. In the field events, Stoughton swept the high jump. Sophomore Adam Krumholz won and had a PR with a height of 5 feet, 8 inches, while junior Brad Graffin was second and also had a PR (5-8). Logan was third (5-6). Senior River Hoaglin won the triple jump and got a PR (39-1 1/2), while senior Jayce Yellow Bird took

third and had a PR with a 37-9. Sophomore Jakob Benson and Graffin also PRed. Benson took fourth (37-2 1/2), while Graffin was sixth (33-1 1/4). Yellow Bird added a first place in the long jump with a distance of 17-11. Krumholz added a PR with a fifth place (16-3). Benson and junior Xing Yang added PRs in the 200. Benson took second in 25.8, while Yang was fourth in 26.4. Sophomore Brady Anderson also PRed with a throw of 34-6 in the shot put. Junior James Dinges PRed in the discus with a throw of 103-8. Freshman Nathan Moll was second in the 300 hurdles in 48.2, while sophomore Buck Krueger took third in the discus (111-4). Logan and junior Derek Schultz tied for third in the pole vault with heights of 10 feet.

Schultz added a fifth place in the pole vault with a 10-0 and an eighth place in the 400 in 58.12. Benson was sixth in the triple jump (37-2 1/2). Baraboo won the event (190 1/3), while Fort Atkinson (141 1/3) and McFarland (123 1/2) took second and third, respectively.

Badger Challenge

The Badger Challenge at Portage High School Tuesday for both the boys and the girls was postponed due to weather conditions. The meet was rescheduled for Thursday. Stoughton continues the dual season in a triple dual against Monroe and Oregon at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at Oregon High School.

GIRLS TRACK 11 first places lead to opening dual win

McFarland invite

There were a few more PRs on Saturday at the McFarland invite for the boys, which took sixth overall with 29 1/2 points. Dinges and Graffin both had PRs for the second straight meet. Dinges PRed in the shot put (35-6) and took ninth. He also took eighth place in the discus with a throw of 102-11. Graffin added a PR in the high jump with a first-place 6-1. Freshman Owen Roe finished eighth in the 1600 with a time of 5:00.98. Roe also took sixth in the 800 in 2:16.57

The Stoughton High School girls track and field team picked up 11 first places last Thursday in a dual at DeForest, helping the Vikings win 92-40. Just seeing how some of the new kids are developing and learning their event is a relief, head coach Eric Benedict said. I was very nervous just going in and seeing how the kids were going to perform. Senior Hannah Sonsalla led a sweep in the 300-meter dash with a first place in 44.9. Junior Nikki Staffen (45.6) and sophomore Maren Gryttenholm (45.8) finished second and third, respectively. Sonsalla

also took second in the 100 (13.3), while Gryttenholm was third by hundredths of a second. The 1600 sprint relay team of Gryttenholm, freshman Aly Weum, Staffen and Sonsalla was first in 4:25.3. Senior Maren Schultz and junior Hannah Posick took first in the high jump and pole vault, respectively. Schultz won the high jump with a leap of 4 feet, 10 inches. Freshman Payton Kahl was second with a 4-10 in more attempts. Posick won the pole vault with a height of 9-6. Senior Mykala Conroy was second with a 9-0. Junior Alexus Crockett (shot put) and junior Savanna Smith (discus) each took first places, as well. Crockett won the shot with a 34-4. Smith won the discus with a 99-0. Smith also took second in the shot (33-11 1/2), while junior Allie Niemeyer took second in the discus (85-6) and third in the shot (29-0). Junior Alexa Deutsch added a first in the 100 hurdles in 17.4. She also took second in the 300 hurdles in 55.5. Freshman Kylie Lynch was third in 56.5. Freshman Kendra Halverson took first in the 200 in 28.5 seconds, while freshman Lydia Schultz took third in 30.9. Weum added a first in the 600 in 1:44.6, while senior Katherine Rude was third in 1:51.2. Freshman Clea Roe was first in the 1500 in 5:36, and senior Ashley Harnack added a second in 5:36.5.

Freshman Mya Lonnebotn won the triple jump with a distance of 31-2. Freshman Marissa Robson was second (30-1). Robsons jump was a PR. She has improved a foot on her jump every week so far. Lonnebotn also took second in the long jump (14-11 1/2). Benedict said that the performances across the board with both upperclassmen and underclassmen show the depth of the Vikings. We have a lot of numbers but some of our senior leaders and junior leaders performances are helping the younger kids, Benedict said. That has me pretty excited about the future and what is to come.

McFarland invite

The girls traveled to McFarland Saturday and took first place out of eight teams with 162 1/2 points. Weum once again broke a school record, posting a 58.72 in the 400. That time is the fastest outdoor time in the state so far, putting her second on the Wisconsin Track Honor Roll. Staffen finished behind Weum in the 400 with a second-place time of 1:02.15. Sonsalla won the 300 hurdles in 48.98, while Maren Schultz won the high jump (5-0). Sophomore Shelby Orcutt was sixth in the 300 hurdles (55.70). Posick (4-10) took fourth in the high jump, while Kahl (4-8) tied for fifth. Conroy won the pole

vault (9-0), while Posick took second (9-0). Lonnebotn added a first place in the triple jump with a distance of 32-10 1/2. Robson was third (31-2 1/2). Lonnebotn is someone who is really starting to figure out the triple jump, and I am looking at a lot of great things to come, Benedict said. The 4x200 team of Kahl, Lonnebotn, Posick and Conroy added a first place in the 4x200. Benedict said he hopes that team stays together to reach its full potential later in the year. The 4x100 team took second. Deutsch, Sonsalla, Lynch and Gryttenholm finished in 54.81. Sophomore Megan Reese took second in the long jump (15- 1/2). It was her first 15-foot jump of the season. Benedict said it is a big boost for her confidence level. Lynch added a sixthplace in the long jump (13-8 1/2). Smith took third in the both the discus (108-6) and the shot put (33-9), while Crockett added a fourth in the shot put (33-0). Deutsch was second in the 100 hurdles (17.59), and Orcutt was third (17.8). Lynch was eighth (18.8). Sonsalla was third in the 100 (13.4), and Gryttenholm took fifth (13.64). Harnack grabbed a fifth in the 1600 (5:52.27). McFarland was second at the meet (151), while Baraboo took third (108 1/2).

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The Stoughton High School girls soccer team didnt have its best week, going 0-3 and being outscored 16-1 against some good competition. Head coach Dave Wermuth was not available by the Courier Hubs Tuesday deadline.

The Vikings (0-4 overall, 0-1 Badger South Conference) lost to Milton 2-0 last Thursday, and they fell 7-0 to Sugar River last Saturday. Stoughton traveled to DeForest on Tuesday and lost 5-1. Senior Hayley Bach picked up Stoughtons lone goal in the 60th minute against DeForest, but the Norskies scored four times

in 11 minutes before adding a fifth goal in the 31st minute. Sophomore goalie Hannah Wood finished with nine saves against Milton. She picked up four saves against Sugar River, and she had six saves against DeForest. Stoughton travels to Poynette at 7 p.m. Thursday, and it hosts Cambridge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22.

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Adams leads U19 National team over France

A select group of US high school seniors from 18 different states, including Stoughtons Jesse Adams, traveled to France and defeated their countrys defending U19 national championship team 49-0 on Saturday, March 29 in La Courneuve, a suburb of Paris. Organized by American Football Worldwide, eight different players registered points for the AFW USA ELITE squad.
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Softball

Weather forces Vikings to postpone three more games and Adams-Friendship tourney
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Sports editor

Stoughton softball once again fell victim to early-season Wisconsin spring weather last week, seeing three more games postponed. The only game that Stoughton was able to get in was a loss to Mount Horeb last Thursday.

the 19-0 loss. The Vikings mustered two hits off Mount Horeb ace Kaitlyn Massman, who struck out two and walked one. Junior Breanna Bollig (1-for-4) and Nicole Kelly (2-for-3) each drove in four runs for Mount Horeb, while Rina Fleming and Morgan Darrow added another three apiece.

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Mount Horeb 19, Stoughton 0

Adams-Friendship tourney (PPD)

Persistent rains over the weekend and a late-season snowfall forced the second postponement of Stoughtons non-conference game against McFarland on Monday. No make-up date had been announced as the Hub went to press on Tuesday evening.

Stoughton, Fort Atkinson (PPD)

The Vikings opened the week in a Badger Conference crossover game against Mount Horeb last Thursday. Stoughton fell behind 8-0 in the first inning and were never able to recover in

The Adams-Friendship tournament was postponed Saturday. We are trying to find some dates, but at this point we are having a hard time finding days, Vikings head coach Kristin Siget said.

Stoughton, Oregon (PPD)

Rain, snow and temperatures in the mid to low 30s saw the Vikings forced Stoughton, Monroe (PPD) to postpone yet another game Tuesday at Stoughton will make-up its April 1 Oregon. home game against Monroe on May 12. That game has been moved to 5 p.m.

The Vikings saw their Badger South road game at foe Fort Atkinson postponed. Originally scheduled for Thursday, April 3, inclement weather pushed the game to Monday, April 7, when it was canceled once again. The game has been rescheduled for a second time for 5 p.m. Monday, April 28.

Baseball: Vikings split with Reedsburg in doubleheader

Continued from page 9 pitched the final two innings and had two strikeouts and a walk. Johnson had an RBI walk. Zacharias added an RBI fielders choice in the third. Zacharias picked up the win. He went four innings and allowed two earned runs on seven hits. He walked three and struck out one. Eugster finished the game and allowed three hits. He struck out three and walked one. In the second game, Stoughton lost 6-5. Rosowski tied the game in the top of the seventh with an RBI double, but Reedsburg scored on a throwing error in the bottom of the inning. Rosowski also had a RBI double in the first and later scored on a passed ball. Bunnell had two sacrifice fly RBIs. Rosowski picked up the loss. He went 1/3 of an inning and had a strikeout. Lund started and allowed four hits in three innings. He struck out three and walked one. Ripp also pitched three innings. He allowed three earned runs on six hits. He struck out six and walked two. the season opener. Bunnell had the win. He struck out six in four innings and walked two. He allowed two hits. In the April 8 9-6 win over Madison Edgewood, Poirer hit a solo home run and added a 3-run double. Rosowski added two RBIs. Lund also had a RBI. Rosowski picked up the win. He struck out seven and walked two. He allowed three earned runs on five hits.

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The Vikings hosted Reedsburg Saturday in a double header and split the games. Stoughton defeated Reedsburg 10-6 in the first game. Zacharias hit an RBI single, and Sam Ripp picked up an RBI fielders choice in the fourth. Stoughton scored twice on throwing errors in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Lund started the scoring with a 2-run triple in the first. Rosowski followed with an RBI single. Poirer picked up an RBI single in the third, and Jacob

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Obituaries

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Clarence A. Johnson, age 78, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at Madison Veterans Hospital. He was born on Feb. 20, 1936, in Stoughton, the son of Clarence and Adeline (Halverson) Johnson. Clarence was united in marriage to Delores Mellor on July 9, 1960, in Stoughton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959. Clarence worked at the Shoe Factory in Edgerton, and then went to work for Uniroyal for 44 years, retiring in 1997. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, tractor pulls and golfing. Clarence was a master of many trades (he could fix anything), and was a passionate MasseyHarris collector. Clarence is survived by his wife, Delores; three

children, Gordon (Sherry) Johnson, Brenda Slovacek (Jim Grunewald) and Dan (Denise) Johnson; grandchildren, Josh (Amanda) Johnson, Kimberly (Andrew) Stoltenberg, Alicia Johnson (Phil Hoops III), Jacob Slovacek, Ashley Johnson, and Brandan Johnson; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Paityn, and Hunter Hoops; and brothers and sisters, Marion (Otto) Rusch, Lori (Don) Nelson, Arlene (Dick) Lehr, Florence (Paul) Hefty, Paul (Gladys) Johnson, Roger (Judy) Johnson, Carol (Steve) French, Julie Haines, and Mary Jo (Don Harried) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Gay; son, Bruce; and sister, Virginia Dees. Funeral services were held at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, on Monday, April 14, 2014, with the Rev. Jerry Tews presiding. Burial with Military Rites was at Lutheran South Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the VA Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room staff for their exceptional care of Clarence. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51N 873-4590 Lily; mother, Lorayne; sister, Stef Murray; brother, Jon (Rosanne) Smythe; sister, Kim Smythe; along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; husband, Tom; and brotherin-law, Dan Murray. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Hwy. B, Stoughton, on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, with Pastor Paula Geister-Jones presiding. Burial was at Wheeler Prairie Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace (agrace.org) HospiceCare at 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. For everything there is a seasonEcclesiastes 3:1 Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51N 873-4590

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Susan Jean Gundlach, age 71, of Stoughton, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday, April 4, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on July 19, 1942, in Madison, the daughter of Charles and Lorayne (Jenson) Smythe. Susan Smythe married Harold Tommy Gundlach on Dec. 19,, 1967, in Madison. She retired from American Family Insurance, after 20 years, in 2009. Following her retirement she volunteered weekly at the Stoughton Senior Center. She enjoyed spending time with her nine grandchildren and her dog Ben. Susan is survived by six children, Steven (Jill Schwarze-Gundlach) Gundlach, Dichelle Gundlach, Lisa (Ron Anderson) Gundlach, David (Lisa) Gundlach, Tracy (JR) Szabo and Shannon (Scott) Davison; eight grandchildren, Erika, Alexia, Jake, Morgan, Gwen, Henry, Maggie,

Arthur Sveum, 94, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2014, at his home. Art was born in Stoughton on Nov. 15, 1919, the son of Oscar and Mabel Sveum. He graduated from Stoughton High School and Madison Business College before serving in the Army during both World War II and the Korean War. When he returned to Stoughton, he married Irene Seamonson on Nov. 25, 1945. They made their home in Stoughton where they raised their children and were active in Covenant Lutheran Church. Art was a Stoughton businessman for more than 60 years, first with his own clothing store and later as the founder of Arthur B. Sveum Real Estate (now Coldwell Banker Success). He was very active in the community where he was past president of the Lions Club, the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce and the Stoughton Fair Association. He was also a member of the American Legion, Stoughton Jaycees, Stoughton Industrial Board, Stoughton Hospital Foundation and Stoughton Hospital Board of Directors, as well as several realty associations. Art received a Distinguished Service to Small Business Award from the

University of Wisconsin and he and Irene were honored for their service to the community when they were selected to be the 1985 Stoughton Syttende Mai King and Queen. Art and Irene were longtime members of Stoughton Country Club where they were both avid golfers and Art was proud to be a member of the National Hole in One Association. Art worked well into his golden years, but once retired he loved spending time working in the yard or tending his flower gardens. He also volunteered at Stoughton Hospital until he was 90. He is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Peter Sveum of Stoughton, John Sveum and Phil (Sue) Sveum of Madison and Joann (Harland) Lee of Hazelhurst; grandchildren, Erik Sveum of Livingston, Mont., Paul Sveum of Cornucopia, Matt (Kristi) Sveum of Columbia, Mo., Kelsey Sveum of Madison, Kristin (Randy) Ott of Edgerton, Kathryn (Phil) Ong of Orlando, Fla., and Karen (Jerry) Sheets of Tomah. Art is also survived by his sister Doris (Don) Helmke and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ogden and Lynn, and sisters, Avis and Doreen. Memorial services were held on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton with the Rev. Jerry Tews officiating. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare Inc. or to Covenant Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare and personal caregivers Kelly Buss and her team for their kindness and caring. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 cressfuneralservice.com including Madison, Sun Prairie and Stoughton. She enjoyed hosting parties, riding horses and was continually working on her tennis game. Friends enjoyed sharing her wry sense of humor, keen intelligence and her fabulous food. She brought style, beauty and elegance to everything she did. Jan was deeply loved by her friends and family and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband Jim Wildeman, sisters Marybeth Moore, Karen Denise Skube and Debora Lynn Skube Antos; neices Elizabeth Dodson Moore and LeeAnn Rose Shea; and a nephew, David Moore. A private memorial gathering will be scheduled sometime later this spring. Online codolences may be made at gundersonfh. com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51N 873-4590

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The Board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the Board a letter from a physician, surgeon or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone. CITY OF STOUGHTON Maria Hougan, City Clerk Publish: April 17, 24 and May 1, 2014 WNAXLP Sandhill student Battle of the Books books from Sandhill Working for Kids Parent Group; 2 electric hospital beds valued at approximately $1,400.00 for the high school nursing assistant program from Watertown High School; and, related budget adjustments totaling $8,464.99; approve a resignation for Andrew Dregne effective, February 24, 2014; and, approve a field trip request for the high school Quiz Bowl students to compete at the Quiz Bowl National Championship Tournament in Chicago, IL, May 30-June 1, 2014. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. 2014-15 Calendar (L2, L3, P1, P3, W1) A motion was made by Donna Tarpinian, seconded by Tina Hunter, and carried unanimously to approve the 2014-15 school calendar as presented. DISCUSSION: A. Student Survey Results/Update Director of Student Services, Pete Wilson presented recent student Gallup Poll results for SASD students in grades 5-12. This census style survey measures district students in three areas, Hope, Engagement and Well Being through 20 questions. The survey takes each student about 10 minutes to complete, is conducted Tuesday through Friday and this is the second year we have participated in this survey. We receive reports by grade and overall district. Next steps include: evidence based curriculum; continued training and professional development, parenting education training, student leadership opportunities; and, tier two positive intervention and supports. B. Facilities Annual Update Facilities Committee Chair, Brett Schumacher introduced the Districts new Building and Grounds Supervisor, Scott Adams and reviewed a recent tour of all district facilities. The Facilities Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room. Scott reviewed focus areas: energy management; asset management (preventative maintenance); safety; and facility appearance. Upcoming projects: Quale land donation, repurposing of athletic fields; building management and high school entrance improvements (summer 2014). C. Referendum Planning (F2, L1-L5, P2, W1) Dr. Onsager reviewed upcoming referendum presentations. Three listening sessions are scheduled for March 5 at Fox Prairie, March 12 at River Bluff and March 20 at the high school at 6:30 p.m. He reviewed referendum questions we have received at presentations and via the website. Listening Session, March 5, 6:30 p.m. Fox Prairie, March 12, 6:30 p.m. River Bluff, and, March 20, 6:30 p.m. High School FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staffing (April 7), Staff Handbook, Community FAB Lab open house March 15 (9:00 12 noon). A motion was made by Francis Sullivan, seconded by Joe Freye, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:57 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: April 17, 2014 WNAXLP TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: A. High School Pops Concert Presentation High School Vocal Music Teacher, Ryan Casey introduced students, Will Clark and Kaylee Stringham. They each performed their recent Pops Concert songs. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: District Administrator, Tim Onsager informed the board we will have different student groups perform or demonstrate their talents at one board meeting per month, FAB Lab open house was this past Saturday, and, the district is now on Facebook and Twitter highlighting our kids and programs. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Donna Tarpinian, seconded by Brett Schumacher, and carried unanimously to approve: the March 3, 2014 meeting minutes; the February 26 - March 12, 2014 check register and P Card statement as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: $1,195.00 for high school wrestling from Stoughton Viking Wrestling Club; $42.07 for River Bluff PBIS expenses from Lily Wetzel; $155.22 for River Bluff PBIS expenses from Devon Knudson; $2,500.00 for high school FAB Lab technology from Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.; $110.00 for River Bluff PBIS expenses from Anne Iverson; $33.40 for student meals from Cynthia Pietruszynski; $780.00 for high school boys and girls golf expenses from Charles Bud Erickson; $500.00 for a high school scholarship from McGlynn Pharmacy; $222.00 for Fox Prairie music programming from free will donations at the Beauty and the Beast play; $150.00 for Sandhill field trip expenses from Sandhill Working for Kids Parent Group; and, related budget adjustments totaling $8,464.99; the fall 2014 Youth Option requests totaling $8,545.60; the retirement for Lisa Thompson at the end of the 2013-14 school year; the Department of Public Instruction Grant for Kegonsa School Garden in the amount of $2,705.00; and, the high school girls hockey coop with Stoughton McFarland, Monona Grove, Oregon and Evansville school districts for the 2014-15 school year at no cost to SASD. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None. DISCUSSION/ACTION: None. DISCUSSION: A. High School Leadership Class Presentation Director of Student Services, Pete Wilson, introduced Todd Hipke who along with Beth Anderson lead a 100 hour high school leadership and service learning class. In this class, service learning experiences provide students the opportunity to learn about themselves, to gain leadership skills, and demonstrate civic responsibility. B. River Bluff STEM Class Presentation River Bluff principal Trish Gates introduced River Bluff Science, Technology, Engineering and math (STEM) teacher, Jessie Hager. Jessie presented an overview of River Bluff STEM curriculum: Video Game Design, Digital Storytelling, Robotics, Engineering & Energy, Engineering Structures, and Wood Technology. C. Referendum Planning (F2, L1-L5, P2, W1) I. Listening Session, March 20, 6:30 p.m. High School Final Listening Session is set for Thursday, March 20, 2014 at the high school. Tim will be on call next week during spring break for referendum presentation or information. A insert will come out in the Great Dane this week, and a post card reminding residents to vote will go in the mail next week. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staffing, Staff Handbook A motion was made by Francis Sullivan, seconded by Pat Volk, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Bev Fergus, Clerk Published: April 17, 2014 WNAXLP ***

The Street Superintendent for the City of Stoughton will receive Bids at the City of Stoughton, City Hall Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589, until 10:00 A.M. local time, April 24th, 2014, for the 2014 crack sealing project. The project consists of bituminous crack sealing of designated streets. Greater details will be given in the street maintenance specifications. All bids shall be placed in an opaque envelope addressed to City of Stoughton, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, and shall be labeled Sealed Bid for Stoughton Street 2014 Crack Sealing Project and incorporate the name and address of the bidder on the outside of the envelope. The City of Stoughton at 10:00 A.M. on April 24th, 2014 will publicly open bids thus received at the City Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. The Bid documents may be obtained from the City Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. Contractor must also provide the City of Stoughton a Certificate of Insurance. The City of Stoughton reserves the rights to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids and to award the contract to the Contractor who in the judgment of the City of Stoughton will best serve the interests of the City of Stoughton. The letting of the work described herein is subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, and 66.0901, Wisconsin Statutes. Dated this 28th day of March, 2014 City of Stoughton 381 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 Published April 10 and 17, 2014 WNAXLP

The City of Stoughton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:00 oclock p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 South Fourth Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to consider a proposed Conditional Use Permit Application by Elijah Pitney, for an outdoor display use (automobile sales) at 1005 N. Page Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. The property at 1005 N. Page Street is owned by Mark & Judy Rosenbaum, and is more fully described as follows: Parcel Number: 281/0511-052-99112, LOT 1 CSM 4032 CS17/22&23 R4080/66&67-12/22/82 DESCR AS SEC 5-5-11 PRT SE1/4NW1/4 (34,373 SQ FT) For questions regarding this notice please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 Michael P Stacey Zoning Administrator Published April 17 and 24, 2014 WNAXLP

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The Street Superintendent for the City of Stoughton will receive Bids at the City of Stoughton, City Hall Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589, until 10:00 A.M. local time, April 24th, 2014, for the street maintenance of the following: The project consists of bituminous seal coat w/ Black Boiler Slag Aggregate on designated streets. Greater details will be given in the chip seal coating specifications. All bids shall be placed in an opaque envelope addressed to City of Stoughton, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, and shall be labeled Sealed Bid for Stoughton Street 2014 Chip Seal Coat and incorporate the name and address of the bidder on the outside of the envelope. The City of Stoughton at 10:00 A.M. on April 24th, 2014 will publicly open bids thus received at the City Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. The Bid documents may be obtained from the City Finance Office, 381 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. A Performance Bond made out to the City of Stoughton will be required. Contractor must also provide the City of Stoughton a Certificate of Insurance. The City of Stoughton reserves the rights to waive any informality or to reject any or all Bids and to award the contract to the Contractor who in the judgment of the City of Stoughton will best serve the interests of the City of Stoughton. The letting of the work described herein is subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, and 66.29, Wisconsin Statutes. Dated this 28th day of March 2014.

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 2014 BoiLer SLaG CHip SeaL CitY of StoUGHton, Wisconsin

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Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the City of Stoughton will meet in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 South Fourth Street, on Monday, May 12, 2014, from 10:00 oclock a.m. to 12:00 noon, for the purpose of reviewing and examining the assessment roll of real and personal property in said City, and all sworn statements and valuations of real and personal property therein, and of correcting all errors in said roll, whether in description or otherwise, and to perform such other duties imposed by law. Please be advised of the following requirements. No person shall be allowed to appear before the Board of Review, to testify to the Board by telephone or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the Assessor to view such property. After the first meeting of the Board of Review and before the Boards final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the Board of Review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the Board about the persons objection except at a session of the Board. No person may appear before the Board of Review, testify to the Board by telephone or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the Board or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed because the person has been granted a waiver of the 48-hour notice of an intent to file a written objection by appearing before the Board during the first two hours of the meeting and showing good cause for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and files a written objection, that person provides to the Clerk of the Board of Review notice as to whether the person will ask for removal of any Board members and, if so, which member will be removed and the persons reasonable estimate of the length of time that the hearing will take. When appearing before the Board, the person shall specify, in writing, the persons estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the persons objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. No person may appear before the

NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING CITY OF STOUGHTON, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, March 3, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bev Fergus, Joe Freye, Wanda Grasse, Tina Hunter, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, Francis Sullivan, and Donna Tarpinian. Excused: Pat Volk. PUBLIC COMMENT: None C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Donna Tarpinian, Legislative liaison, reported recent legislation and asked members to contact our legislators about: Senate Bill 619 and Assembly Bill 617 (to create a 15 member political committee to rewrite Wisconsin academic standards); Senate Bill 525 and Assembly Bill 682 (to create a statewide voucher program for special needs students); Assembly Bill 379 (accountability framework for publicly funded schools including voucher schools); and, Senate Bill 589 and Assembly Bill 749 (eliminate 180 day school calendar allowing school districts to govern existing hours of instruction requirements). A. Sandhill Choir Sandhill 5th grade choir performed for board members, led by choir director Lisa Shimon. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: A. Look Inside SASD video Dr. Tim Onsager showed a recent video produced to showcase Stoughton Area School District. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Tina Hunter, seconded by Donna Tarpinian, and carried unanimously to approve the February 17, 2014 regular meeting minutes; approve the February 13-25, 2014 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: $2,000.00 for River Bluff science enrichment from Paul Blommel; $576.00 for high school wrestling travel expenses from Stoughton Viking Wrestling Club; $900.00 for high school girls golf program expenses from Wisconsin State Golf Association Foundation; $1,700.00 for high school boys golf program expenses from Wisconsin State Golf Association Foundation; $2,883.99 for snowshoes and stands for Kegonsa students from Kegonsa Working for Kids Parent Group; $405.00 for

BOARD OF EDUCATION StoUGHton Area ScHooL District REGULAR MEETING March 3, 2014

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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, March 17, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bev Fergus, Joe Freye, Wanda Grasse, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, Francis Sullivan, Donna Tarpinian, and Pat Volk. Excused: Tina Hunter. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I -

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FULL TIME manufacturing position. Responsible, organized & dependable. Apply At: Midwest Rubber, 250 Industrial Circle, Stoughton, WI 53589 GROWING CONCRETE company looking for EXPERIENCED Flat work finisher, foundation form setter, concrete foreman and operator with CDL. MUST have valid drivers license. Competitive wages, insurance benefits. 608-289-3434 PT ADMIN Assistant 20 hrs. pr/wk. Tuesday-Friday 8:30-1:30. MS Office experience. Bookkeeping. Full job description at fpcoregonwi.org. E-mail resume to: [email protected]

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37TH ANNUAL AUTO PARTS Swap and Car Show. April 25-27 Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds, Jefferson WI. 3 Day Swap Meet & Car Corral! SHOW Cars Sat/Sun only Adm. $8. No pets. Friday 10-6, Sat/Sun 6-3 608-224-8416 madisonclassics.com (wcan)

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The Verona Police Department is accepting applications for a permanent part-time Police Records Clerk (minimum 20 hours per week). The hours vary and include weekday, weekend, day, and evening hours; however, the typical shift is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Preference will be given to those candidates with a exible schedule. The starting salary is $18.52 per hour. Application deadline is May 23, 2014, at 4:30 p.m., CST. An application kit is available from our website at www.ci.verona.wi.us. Questions can be directed to Business Ofce Manager Nilles at 608-845-0924.
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Flatbed Tractor-Trailer Driver needed for a delivery Private Fleet Operation based in Janesville, WI for North American Pipe Company. Work week is Monday through Friday. *Rate of Pay: $.4100 per mile single $16.40 per hour *Health Insurance with Family Coverage, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision, Disability Insurance *401K Pension Program *Paid Holidays & Vacation Drivers must be over 24 years old, have a minimum of 2 years atbed tractor-trailer experience and meet all DOT requirements. Email resum to [email protected] or call CPC Logistics at 800-914-3755.

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Maintenance Mechanics
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Traffic: New method would be more comprehensive, gather more community input
Continued from page 1 drivers using residential streets as a shortcut, reduce excessive speeds and bad driving behavior and manage the amount of parking available on residential streets. According to a draft of the policy, the management program aims to balance the needs of the neighborhood with the rest of the citys traffic patterns. Leck said the city already responds to complaints by increased monitoring and enforcement, but the new program would go beyond that to bring in engineering solutions like yield signs, speed limit signs and speed bumps to manage traffic in neighborhoods. Sometimes the engineering side gets missed, Leck told the Hub.

Program steps
1. Problem identification: a complaint is made by filling out a form. Staff will determine if the request meets treatment criteria through the Residential Traffic Management Program. 2. Obtain neighborhood input: Police and public works employees will facilitate a public meeting with the neighborhood to let them know about the complaint and what future steps might be taken. A neighborhood Traffic Calming Committee (TCC) comprising three to five residents would be formed. 3. Develop a plan: The TCC would meet with staff to discuss education and enforcement plans, and look at more options if the problem isnt solved. Another neighborhood meeting would be held and a survey conducted to see if the proposed plan has individuals desires to limit traffic through a residential area with the needs of traffic flow for the whole city. Leck said the plan would be more analytical than past processes and would involve the public works and public safety committees, as well as city staff, to look at these traffic issues. For example, if there neighborhood support. 4. Priority rank projects: Staff will use data to rank projects throughout the city to see which have the most immediate need. 5. Implement plan: The city would construct temporary improvements and monitor the changes to see if the plan was effective. 6. Construct permanent traffic changes: The city would bid and construct projects and make permanent changes to streets if the tests show the plan works. 7. Maintenance: Upkeep is performed to keep any traffic management devices functioning properly.
* Steps are still in draft form and may be changed at future committee meetings.

Treatment criteria
PHASE 1
Annual Daily Traffic count greater than 200 vehicles per day Posted speed limit of 25 mph or less Classification as local or minor collector street

PHASE 2
All the criteria of Phase 1 Phase 1 treatments were ineffective Monitored speed must be: - 35 mph or great for local or minor collector streets - 30 mph in a marked school zone - 33 mph or greater adjacent to parks Phase 2 could include speed bumps, traffic circles, traffic chokers that alter the traffic pattern and force drivers to slow down, medians and pavement markings. During the treatment planning process, residents would form a neighborhood committee, conduct a survey and vote on the plan. City staff would rank the plans to prioritize what projects need to be done first given the citys limited construction resources. Points would be awarded based on traffic volume, speeds, crash data, proximity to schools and whether the street is already scheduled for reconstruction. Projects that fit into the budget would be bid out and constructed. A draft of the plan can be found in the March public works committee meeting packet. The plan will likely get a few more updates by staff and committees before being reviewed by the council in a few months.

Comprehensive review

The draft reviewed by the citys public works committee last month tries to strike a balance between a neighborhoods or

were an issue with a residential street, a citizen would first fill out an action request form and gather signatures from neighbors indicating theres a problem. City staff would then gather data by visiting the site, reviewing crash data, collecting traffic volume and speed information and reviewing sight distances.

Staff would then determine engineering, such as signs, what type of traffic mitiga- speed bumps or pedestrian tion solutions would best islands. serve the area. The first phase could include safety newsletters, Treatment options speed monitoring trailers Two types of treatments or a neighborhood speed are given in the draft docu- watch program in which ment: residents track traffic Phase 1 focuses on edu- speeds using radar equipcation and enforcement. ment and police monitoring P h a s e 2 a d d s and enforcement.

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