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Corridor study update Sept. 26 Multiuse path, on-street bike accommodations no longer in plan SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

For the first time in more than four years, the state Department of Transportation will hold a meeting to update the public on the U.S. Hwy. 51 Corridor Study that outlines plans the reconstruction of the road. Full construction of the road isn’t anticipated until the mid- to late-2020, but work on four roundabouts along the thoroughfare are expected earlier – three in 2021 and one in 2024. Those roundabout projects are separate, each requiring their own environmental documentation and public involvement processes. DOT officials will be at Stoughton High School,

If You Go What: Hwy. 51 Corridor Study update When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26; formal presentation at 5:30 p.m. Where: Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave. Info: jeff.berens@dot. wi.gov 600 Lincoln Ave., from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, with a formal presentation at 5:30 p.m. They will present the “preferred alternative,” Alternative H, which outlines the improvements expected for Hwy. 51 from the Beltline in Madison to I-39/90 outside of Stoughton. That plan would expand the two- and four-lane roadway between State H w y. 1 3 8 a n d C o u n ty Hwy. B to four lanes

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Greg Vale works on a car at Conant Automotive on Friday, Sept. 6. He graduated from college debt free after an apprenticeship program through Conant.

Repairing the trade Conant’s program builds auto profession

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TID extension will fund housing initiatives JUSTIN LOEWEN Hub correspondent

The city now has a plan in place to help make housing in Stoughton a bit more affordable and benefit the environment, too. A one-year extension for tax-increment financing district No. 3 (TID 3), which covers Business Park North, will fund three housing programs. That takes advantage of a recently changed state law that allows such TID extensions if 75 percent of funds are used for affordable housing. The Common Council unanimously approved the extension Sept. 10.

It would have expired in November. Finance director Jamin Friedl estimates the city will receive around $500,000 from the extension. The money wouldn’t be available until 2021, but it could be used anywhere around Stoughton. The city has planned three programs that will use the funds, all of which are aimed at homeowners or potential homeowners. Two of them count as affordable housing programs. The first would be a grant for the Stoughton Housing Authority’s

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As a kid, Joe Conant brought car parts to show and tell rather than toys. He has worked on cars his whole life and believes the profession runs in his blood. “You cannot teach somebody to work on cars. You can’t teach somebody how to swing a hammer and be an excellent carpenter. You can’t teach this. It has to be in your DNA,” Conant said. Now Conant, owner of Conant

Automotive, wants to guide students toward a profession that speaks to their DNA, he said. He began a high school apprenticeship program in 2007 to expose students to a career as auto technicians. Two students graduated, one still works for Conant today and two students are enrolled. Starting their junior year, students attend classes at Stoughton High School in the morning and receive college credit by working at Conant’s shop in the afternoon. Once they enroll in a technical college, tuition is paid equally by Conant, the student

and the Wisconsin Auto and Light Truck Dealers Association. After graduation, the technician is required to work two years at Conant Automotive. Tuition costs Conant around $4,500 a student – a wise investment, he said – because it helps grow the profession and also provides skilled employees for his shop. He said in the past 25 years, there has been a major push for students to get four-year degrees rather than go to the trades. In Dane County, Conant

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City of Stoughton

RDA accepts developer letter of intent Negotiations continue for final agreement, up to 60 days

selecting a developer for the Yahara riverfront. The RDA voted unanimously Sept. 11 to accept a letter of intent from developer Curt Vaughn Brink JUSTIN LOEWEN LLC under the condition that a final master develHub correspondent opment agreement would The City of Stoughton address some concerns Redevelopment Authori- raised by the commission. ty is one step away from The developer must meet

four terms of an addendum that will resolve questions that the letter of intent does not answer. Brink is the only developer in consideration for the project after two candidates withdrew and three others were rejected. While the commission liked many elements of the proposal Brink brought in August, it

was not as comprehensive as some expected. The letter of intent uses non-binding language and lays out the general terms of Brink’s plan. RDA chair Roger Springman and commissioner Carl Chenoweth responded by drafting an addendum outlining their

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Participants of “Potions 101” were able to experimentally dye fibers at Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts. The class was open to beginners, master weavers,

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Seclusion, restraint getting review Officials notice higher numbers, reporting inconsistencies SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group Photo by Kimberly Wethal

Willie Morgan, of Stoughton, fishes in the Yahara River at Viking County Park Saturday, March 31. Morgan was one of a few people out fishing around noon on a breezy 48 degree day.

Park fee public hearing Sept. 25 Commission has proposed some ‘modest increases’ for 2020 The Dane County Park Commission is proposing to raise a few permit fees for 2020, and is holding a public hearing next week to get feedback on the plans. The hearing is slated for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Lyman Anderson Conservation Center, 5201 Fen Oak Dr. Madison, according to a Dane County Parks Department news release from Sept. 13. Anyone unable to make the meeting who has questions or wishes to offer feedback can email dane-parks@ countyofdane.com, or mail the Dane County Park office at 5201 Fen Oak Dr., Room 208, Madison, WI 53718. For a list of current and proposed 2020 park fees, visit danecountyparks.com/Information/fees. The Park Commission sets the fee structure for services provided in Dane County parks, and each year fees are evaluated and adjusted to offset operational and maintenance costs associated

If You Go What: Dane County Park Commission public hearing on park fees When: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 Where: Lyman Anderson Conservation Center, 5201 Fen Oak Drive Madison Info: Call Dane County Parks at 244-3766 or visit danecountyparks.com with the various park activities. According to the news release, last year, the Park Commission elected not to raise permit fees but this year has proposed “modest increases in a few service areas,” including camping, disc golf and combined trail permits. Permits are available online at reservedane.com, by calling 224-3730 or at the parks office at 5201 Fen Oak Dr., Room 208, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

Stoughton Area School District officials will take a closer look at how schools deal with students placed in seclusion or restraint by staff due to behavior in the light of some inconsistencies in reporting incidents. District director of student services Keli Melcher gave a presentation at Monday night’s school board meeting on the district’s state requirements to report data on the use of seclusion and restraint. She said Wisconsin’s Act 125, from 2011, defines restraint as “when you immobilize a part of a student’s body … so they can’t move,” where seclusion is considered putting a student in a location and “not allowing them to leave.” She said staff members at the schools are trained in “nonviolent crisis intervention” where they are given “certain maneuvers that you can use and what you cannot” when dealing with extreme behavior problems. “They’re not going to use seclusion or restraint unless it’s absolutely necessary for safety,” Melcher said. There were 108 incidents last school year, up from 65 reported during the 2017-18 school year. Huge increases were seen at Kegonsa (24 to 44) and Sandhill (two to 33). River Bluff was down, with

Act 125 requirements • Seclusion or physical restraint may only be used when a student’s behavior presents a clear, present and imminent risk to the physical safety of the student or to others and it is the least restrictive intervention feasible. • Report to the school board specific data on seclusion and restraint • Buildings in which physical restraint may be used must have at least one staff member who has received training and a training record must be kept • Following either seclusion or a restraint parents must be notified within 24 hours, and a written report must be kept at the school and made available for review by the student’s parents within three business days of the incident 20 incidents last year compared to 26 the year before. Stoughton High School reported no incidents after reporting one in 2017-18. Board member Frank Sullivan asked Melcher why the spike in numbers. “We have some kids in crisis, and a few of these kids are new to the district, and I think we’re trying to figure that out and work on that social-emotional regulation,” Melcher said. “As you can see, most buildings don’t have tons of kids that are being restrained.” Melcher said while last year’s data showed an increased number of students with “significant struggles with emotional regulation,” there were also inconsistencies in data reporting from building to building. She said a goal this school year will be to correct some of those inconsistencies that could make some statistics misleading. “Major behavioral referrals are

down across the district, but we still have to shore up how we’re reporting it, because if we’re not reporting it accurately, we’re not getting accurate data,” she said. “So we’re really going to start looking at how we’re training people ... on how we’re going to document these events. That’s one of the big takeaways when I look at the data.” Melcher said the data indicates several points of needed improvement, including “regrounding” in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) and equity work and continued professional development and de-escalation training for staff. “There are going to be things that are going to be required in the reporting now to really help guide us through this work,” she said. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott. delaruelle@wcinet.com.

SASD seclusion/restraint data School 2017-18 2018-19 2017-18 2018-19 Students Students incidents incidents students students w/disabilities w/disabilities involved involved incidents 2017-18 incidents 2018-19 Fox Prairie Elementary 13 10 3 1 3 1 Kegonsa Elementary 24 44 7 6 3 6 Sandhill Elementary 2 33 1 2 1 2 River Bluff Middle School 26 20 3 3 3 2 Stoughton High School 0 1 0 1 0 1

New building for Stoughton Hospital Stoughton Hospital will have some space to grow into after McFarland State Bank donated its former Pleasant Springs branch o ffi c e a t 3 1 6 2 C o u n t y Hwy. B to the hospital. The two organizations started working together on the venture in May when bank chairman/CEO E. David Locke contacted the hospital, according to a Sept. 9 news release from McFarland State Bank. Locke said gifting the property “was an easy decision.” “We’re very happy to be giving back to the hospital and continuing our support for the communities we both serve,” he said in the release. The building and property are valued at over $1.4 million, according to the news release. Earlier this year, the bank donated

a former downtown branch office building and parking lot to the City of Stoughton for use as the City Hall. Stoughton Hospital President/CEO Dan DeGroot called the bank “an outstanding community partner and generous donor” and said the two entities “look forward to continuing our collective efforts.” “The community is growing north and this Photo by Mackenzie Krumme property on Highway B The McFarland State Bank donated the building on the intersection of Hwy. B and Hwy. 51 to Stoughton Hospital in Septemand 51 will help Stoughton ber 2019. Hospital meet the growing health care needs of the We Protect What You Value! entire community for genRVs, ATVs, Boats, Cars, Trucks, Machinery & Much More erations to come,” he said BUILDING SPECIALS! in the news release. All plant material 30’ x 40’ x 14’ • Starting at $15,339 For information on the 36’ x 54’ x 15’ • Starting at $21,339 hospital, visit stoughtonregular price. Need Financing? h o s p i t a l . c o m o r f o l l ow We can help you with that! Stoughton Hospital on Shade & fruit trees, flowering shrubs, evergreens, Facebook. Building pictured is not priced in ad. Crew travel roses & perennials. *Excludes mums

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Vote with perspective, not party The Founding Fathers worried about political parties how they might create a divisive partisanship in the politics of the country. I propose a party that is not a party. It is called the PERCI. The initials stand for: Pragmatic-progressive, Ecological, Rational, Compassionate and Independent. These are not policies, but perspectives,. Advocates of this style are practical-progressive. That rules out walls against Mexico, Canada, everywhere, especially between people, as impractical, expensive, and divisive. The PERCI knows that a graduated tax system, the rule of law, voting free of suppression, and fair districting without gerrymandering is essential to a vitally just democracy. It also avoids ruinous, unnecessary, wars. PERCIs know that we are embedded in an interconnected nature. And what we do affects the whole. Human behavior creating climate changes imperils our grandchildren. Urgent action is necessary. Now. PERCIs are ruled by science, evidence, logic and the lessons that canonical, humane art teach us. We accept the scientific consensus evidence of climate change, and the evidence of obstruction described in Volume Two of Mueller’s report—not unscientific so-called creation science nor Barr’s political spin. PERCIs endorse both Christ’s

and the Buddha’s radical egalitarianism, compassion for the poor, the lame, disadvantaged and blind and the need to help them, through personal charitable action and giving, and through protective legislation – like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and more, when needed and necessary to redress among other things, the immorality of wealth inequality. PERCIs reject ideological thinking such as the Alt and Fundamentalist Right and blind Political Correctness on the Left. We are, therefore, left with a progressive, rational, generous, just, middle way. This all but eliminates one of our current political parties which, in its most recent Trumped iteration, seems to want us poor, submissive, ignorant, voteless, powerless, imprisoned, sick or dead. We live a quiet life over here in our idyllic neighborhood in Stoughton, with its trim lawns and ancient oak, linden and maple trees and well-kept homes. In those conditions, PERCI seem to come naturally as we test each candidate with these perspectives. National strife, fake this and that, alternative facts, narcissistic twittering, discord, constant lying, selfish rudeness and blind ideological extremism are to be avoided as choose our candidate. Think PERCI. Apply. Decide. Engage. Vote. Steve Fortney City of Stoughton

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UNG, Stoughton will always have a special place in my heart A little more than six years ago, I got a phone call from an unrecognized number as I was about to walk into a movie theater with some friends. A recent college graduate, I had applied to a bunch of job listings, and “Jim from Unified Newspaper Group” didn’t ring a bell. He asked if I had a few minutes to talk. Of course, I didn’t; I was about to see Despicable Me 2 (for the second time). I told him I’d call him back later if that was OK. Flabbergasted, he said, Girard “Uh, sure.” As I sat down in the theater, the brain of someone who had enjoyed two months of unemployment post-graduation began to reconsider whether that’s how the call should’ve been handled. By the time I got home and frantically wrote a “thank you” email to Jim and asked when we could talk, I was sure I had blown my chance at a job in journalism up to that point. Within a month, I had not only gotten that follow up call with Jim, but an in-person interview and a job offer – one that he had acknowledged seemed unlikely after our initial interaction. If you had told me then what the next six years would hold for my life, both personal and professional, at that time, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. It’s inspired what will be, at least for now, my next career move, as I head to The Cap Times to cover K-12 education in Madison. When I got that offer from Jim six years ago, I was willing

to cover whatever topic he’d pay me to write about. Now, I can’t imagine covering anything outside the world of education, with its mix of complexity and inspiration. After covering the Verona Area School District for that entire time, bringing two new print publications to life and becoming an assistant editor here, I’m confident this is among the best places for young journalists to learn the craft. In an industry facing challenges both internally and externally, there aren’t editors like Jim everywhere – someone who takes the time outside of their own crazily busy schedule to work one-on-one with reporters, someone who cares more about those conversations than his own coverage, oftentimes. He has helped me hone my writing and reporting skills, which has in turn helped readers remain better informed on every topic I covered. Without his guidance, my coverage would have been much harder to read, if nothing else. There also aren’t a ton of companies in this industry like Woodward Communications, Inc., our parent company here at UNG. When I started, the higher ups had already authorized bringing the Fitchburg Star back into print. I got to jump right into that project and had the first centerpiece in the return paper March 2014. Four years later, I got to bring another publication into print. This one, Corre la Voz, was entirely new, and aimed at a community we had never reached before: VASD households with parents who primarily spoke Spanish. New editorial print products

aren’t the norm in news right now, but Woodward gave us the latitude to try things and find out if we could be successful. Three years ago when I received a promotion to assistant editor, then a new position, I had lots of catching up to do. I had covered some features and taken plenty of photos in the Stoughton community, but they were never my main beats. Now, I was going to oversee the community reporters whose job it was to get to the heart of that community – what is Stoughton all about? I’ve been lucky to have employees who were experts in finding that out, making it easy for me to leave them to do good work. The group of people I’ve worked with, many of whom I’ve stayed friends with after they’ve left, is what I’ll miss most as I leave. It’s a special team you have here, and in looking at the newspapers in other communities of this size, I hope readers know how lucky they are to have people at the paper dedicated to both finding the trust on tough topics and celebrating the things that make this community great. Next time you see them, say hi and tell them thanks. They deserve it. And to you: Thanks for reading and making our job worthwhile. When the eventual job offer came from Jim six years ago, I didn’t expect to get to know the community as much as I have. I feel fortunate that I was wrong about that. Scott Girard became the assistant editor of Unified Newspaper Group in 2016.

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The 2019 Stoughton High School homecoming court is, front row, from left: Margaret McNulty, Katherine Eugster, Riley Royston, Alejandra Boone-Hermanson, Maria Buckles, Ellie Tomczyk, Karlie Halverson and Amber Hodkiewicz; second row, from left: Ryan Waldner, Jack Ebner, Jack Sanford, Brandt Spilde, Alexander Cisewski, Nolen Custer, Burke Murphy and Henry Schaffer. This year’s Homecoming Dance is Saturday, Sept. 21 at Stoughton High School. The theme is “Out of This World.”

‘Out of this World’ Homecoming events starts Sept. 20 Stoughton High School celThe annual parade is set for ebrates an “Out of this World,” 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. starting homecoming this week. at Wilson Street and marching to This year’s theme is taking an Devonshire Street. outer space direction. The parade will include floats

for court members, in-season fall athletes, community groups and youth programs. Many of the floats will pass out candy, according to student senate adviser,

Emily Hunn. The tailgate, located in the Devonshire parking lot at SHS, will follow the parade and go until 7 p.m. The band boosters will

sell food, and there will be a free bounce house for kids and other activities for the family, including face painting, a dunk tank and a Stoughton apparel sale.

Rutland cemetery tour Sept. 29 The Oregon Area Historical Society is leading an interactive tour

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The Edvard Grieg Chorus performs a Christmas tune during a performance at the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge.

Open rehearsals for Edvard Grieg Chorus Sept. 24 The Edvard Grieg Chorus is calling for open rehearsals. The all male-ensemble will practice 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 24, at the Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main Street, and singers wishing to join the group are encouraged to attend. The rehearsals are open to the public. The all-male ensemble celebrates 95 years this year of performing Norwegian, sacred and secular pieces. The group is named after a famous Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg, whose compositions are still performed. According to the group’s website, “Its purpose has remained the same as that of the founding group of Norwegian immigrants: to preserve and share the choral music and traditions they brought with them from

If You Go What: Edvard Grieg Chorus open rehearsals When: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays starting Sept. 24 Where: Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St. Info: Dick Johnston 833-6284

Norway.” They group is preparing for the June 2020 “Sangerfest” in Madison; a convention of the Norwegian Singers Association where 10 male choruses plan to perform. For information, call Dick Johnston 833-6284. Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.

Bartley Runey, the first settler to the Oregon area, and many other early settlers are buried in the Rutland Center Cemetery on Hwy. 14 between Oregon and Evansville. The Oregon Area Historical Society is leading a tour of the cemetery from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29,

and Cemetery. Parking space is limited at the church, so transportation will be provided. Lunch will be served at the Oregon Area Senior Center at 1 p.m., and the bus will leave immediately after lunch, returning to the center around 4 p.m. The cost is $10 for transportation, lunch and the program. Reservations are recommended.

If You Go What: Oregon Area Historical Society, Rutland Center Cemetery tour When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 Where: Rutland Center Cemetery, 639-715 Hwy. 14 between Oregon/Evansville Info: Contact Dixie Brown at 259-2577 or bropetspe10@ gmail.com; or JoAnn Swenson at 835-3043 or jswenson41@gmail.com featuring brief biographies of early settlers Runey, Charles and David Anthony, Cornelia DeJean, George

Shampnor and the Waterman family, along with a short history of the area and the Rutland Center Church

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Norse Mythology at Livsreise Sept. 21 Learn how Viking beliefs influenced Penndorf’s work MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

When you enter Livsreise, the Norweigian Heritage Center, guests are transformed by history into the world of Norse Mythology through interactive kiosks and museum displays. From 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 children’s book author, K.W Penndorf will talk about how Norse history and Viking mythology influenced her work during “Researching Viking Mythology for Modern Storytelling” at the center, 277 W. Main St. Both of Penndorf ’s children’s

If You Go What: Researching Viking Mythology for Modern Storytelling When: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 Where: Livsreise-Norwegian Heritage Center, 277 W. Main St. Info: 873-7567 books, “Freya and the Dragon Egg,” and “Freya and the Battle at the Aal Thing,” are based on Norse mythology and take the readers from a Danish wedding in Europe to the Field Museum in Chicago. The first book, “Freya and the Dragon Egg,” is about a neglected girl whose father, a renowned Viking archaeologist, asks

her to hide an artifact and she comes face to face with real Vikings and a Berserker. According to the Livsreise website, Penndorf had to do a lot of research for the series because she didn’t grow up learning about Norse mythology. She will discuss how Viking beliefs were woven into her series including Berserkers, trance-like warriors; Yggdrasil, the great world-tree and Ragnar, an ancient Danish Viking. Penndorf plans to write nine books where the main character, Freya, travels through the Nine Realms, or the nine worlds of different creatures. For more information, visit livsreise.org Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.

Send it in! We like to send reporters to shoot photos, but we can’t be everywhere. And we know you all have cameras. So if you have a photo of an event or just a slice of life you think the community might be interested in, send it to us and we’ll use it if we can. Please include contact information, what’s happening in the photo and the names of people pictured. You can submit it on our website at ConnectStoughton.com, email to editor Jim Ferolie at stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com or drop off electronic media at our office at 135 W. Main St. Questions? Call 873-6671.

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Mothers of preschoolers The monthly mothers of preschoolers support group is set for 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at St. Ann’s Church, 323 N. Van Buren St. The group rallies women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other “through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at a time.” For information, email stamopsnews@gmail.com

175 years of Koshkonong Two of North America’s oldest churches come together to celebrate the 175th anniversary. Both East and West Koshkonong churches, along with St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church, are holding a joint church service 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Schuster’s Farm, 1326 Hwy. 12 and 18. There will be music and a potluck lunch. According to a news release, this year “marks 175 years since Pastor J. W. C. Dietrichson preached his first sermon on the Koshkonong Prairie. The legacy of those first settlers beats in the hearts of their descendants (many of whom still live on the Prairie) and in the institutions they created to serve the community they founded.”

Mental health first aid

Baha’i Faith

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

Bible Baptist Church

2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship

Christ Lutheran Church

A mental health first aid training is being offered 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Oct. 1 at the Stoughton Area EMS, 516 S. 4th St. The class teaches a five-step action plan to help people with signs and symptoms of a mental illness or a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate resources. The cost is $20. For information, and to register email tpellett.swc@gmail.com

Abel Art Gallery An opening reception for the new exhibit at Abel Contemporary Gallery is set for 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at 524 East Main St. The new exhibit will feature work from Alicia Czechowski, an American realist. She paints a variety of subjects including still lifes and figural scenes. Abel’s website describes her drive to create as “quiet compulsion.” Her work will be displayed through Nov. 10. There will also be a group show of the “16th Annual Ceramics Invitation” and work by Nathan Hatch. The Madison electronic project, Syneva, plans to perform at 8 p.m. For information, visit abelcontemporary.com

Covenant Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@gmail.com • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship

Ezra Church

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

First Lutheran Church

310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship

Christ the King Community Church

Fulton Church

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

9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Saturday: 8 a.m. prayer breakfast Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship Coffee Fellowship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

Christian Assembly Church

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

Cooksville Lutheran Church

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

Community meal

Visit First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., for the free monthly “Our Daily Bread” meal from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. The meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. and includes pulled pork and shredded chicken, salads, veggie trays, relishes, chips, beverages, and for dessert , pumpkin bars and pumpkin pies served with whipped cream or ice cream. No carry-out meals are available; for transportation to dinner, call 234-2110 by noon Jan. 27. Rides are provided free of charge within the Stoughton Area School District. This month’s meal is sponsored by Good Shepherd by the Lake Lutheran Church Fall prevention For information, call sandrakelly62@gmail.com. Stoughton will be offering Stepping On at the Stoughton Senior Center,

700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 9:10 a.m family express with Sunday School 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

248 W. Main starting Fridays, Sept. 27, through Nov. 8 from 2:15-4:15 p.m. It is for adults age 60 and over who live in their own homes or apartments and do not rely on a walker, scooter or wheelchair indoors most of the time. The sessions are taught by two certified leaders; one is a health care or aging network professional and another is a peer leader who has already taken the workshop. Scholarships are available upon request.

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

Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion

616 Albion Rd., Edgerton 561-7450 • albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10

Stoughton Baptist Church

St. Ann Catholic Church

323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-6448 • 873-7633 Weekday Mass: Nazareth House and St. Ann’s Church Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.

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

United Pentecostal Church of Stoughton

1501 E. Main St., Stoughton • 608-205-6444 Pastor Rich Thomas • rthomas@cgcmadison.org Sunday Worship: 10 a.m., Thursday Bible Study: 7 p.m.

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

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

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Friday, September 20

• Stoughton Public Library Closed • 10 a.m., Scholarly Scoop: Obesity and Behavioral Weight Loss, senior center, 873-8585 • 1 p.m., Classic Movie Friday (Pollyanna), senior center, 873-8585 • 4 p.m., Stoughton Homecoming Parade and tailgate, Wilson Street

Saturday, September 21

• 1-2 p.m., Researching Viking Mythology for Modern Storytelling, Livsreise, 277 W. Main St., 8737567

Sunday, September 22

• 9:30 a.m., 175 year celebration, Schuster’s Farm, 1326 Hwy. 12 and 18, koshkonong.org

Tuesday, September 24

• 5-9 p.m., Mental Health First Aid, Stoughton Area EMS, 516 S. 4th St., tpellett.swc@gmail.com • 7-8 p.m., Edvard Grieg Chorus, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., 833-6284

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• 5-8 p.m. Public Meeting US 51, Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave.

Friday, September 27

• 2:15-4:15 p.m., Stepping On, senior center, 8738585 • 5-9 p.m., Abel Art Gallery new exhibit, 524 E. Main St, 845-6600

Sunday, September 29

• 1-4 p.m., Rutland cemetery tour ($10), Rutland Cemetery, Hwy 14, • 5:30-6:15 p.m., Gathering Table free community meal (first and third Mondays), senior center, 2061178

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

LakeView Church

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

Thursday, September 19

• 3 p.m., Technology Q&A, senior center, 873-8585 • 6:30 p.m., R Olde House, 861 US Hwy 51, rohstoughton@gmail.com • 7 p.m., Mental Health Stigma, library, 873-6281 • 7-9:30 p.m., Mothers of Preschoolers, St. Ann’s Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., stamopsnews@ gmail.com

The Old Testament story of Esau giving up his birthright for a bowl of stew illustrates a variety of important lessons, and perhaps the most relevant one is that our appetites can make us impulsive and prone to bad judgement: “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, ‘Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!’Jacob replied, ‘First sell me your birthright.’ ‘Look,I am about to die,’Esau said. ‘What good is the birthright to me?’But Jacob said, ‘Swear to me first.’ So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.” (Genesis 25:29-34 NIV) Like Esau, we often make bad decisions and act impulsively because our appetites get the upper hand. Not only are we prone to the loss of our assets, but we are likely to say or do things we will regret.The lesson here is as much about controlling our impulses as it is about being careful to not make important decisions when ourapp tites are engaged. Going to the grocery store when you’re famished is a bad idea. Conversely, it is possible to make your desires and appetites work for you. As the saying goes,“Hunger is the best sauce.” Desire is not inherently bad; it can be used for good or ill. Staying hungry, as it were, can be a strong motivator. Consider how to harness your appetites in order to improve your life. –Christopher Simon

Food pantries City of Stoughton Food Pantry The City of Stoughton Food Pantry, 520 S. Fourth St., is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will also be open from 4-6 p.m. Thursday evenings and the first Saturday of the month from 9-11 a.m.

SUMC Food Pantry The Stoughton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 525 Lincoln Ave., is open from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. It will also be open from 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays.

Personal Essentials Pantry The Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP), 343 E. Main St., is open from 1-5 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each Month. The pantry will be closed on holidays and if SASD is closed due to weather.

Support groups Diabetic Support Group • 6 p.m., second Monday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356 Dementia Caregivers • 2 p.m., second Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Crohn’s/Colitis/IBD Support Group • 5:30 p.m., third Wednesday, Stoughton Hospital, 873-7928 Grief Support Groups • 2 p.m., third Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Low Vision Support • 1-2:30 p.m., third Thursday, senior center, 873-8585 Parkinson’s Group • 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth Wednesday, senior center, 873-8585 Multiple Sclerosis Group • 10-11:30 a.m., second Tuesday, senior center, 873-8585

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Let’s Fly a Kite Families enjoyed a sunny day during Let’s Fly a Kite event put on by the Kiwanis Club. On Saturday, Sept. 14 at Sandhill Elementary School, students were able to hand craft their own kite and take it out to soar. – Mackenzie Krumme Raleigh Tougas Vierck, 6 of Stoughton, runs into the wind during Let’s Fly a Kite at Sandhill Elementary School.

Hannah Peterson, 6, decorates her kite during Let’s Fly a Kite. The special kites called “frustrationless flyers” are made of special material and should be able to fly, even with little wind.

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Emmerich Negel constructs the side of a house during Lego Club at the Stoughton Public Library Saturday, Sept. 14.

Even during a sunny Sat- or dinosaurs. The class repeats once urday morning, children came to the Stoughton per month through DecemLibrary to play with Legos. ber. On Saturday, Sept. 14 – Mackenzie Krumme blocks were available for children to use their imaginations and create buildings

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Konnor Morse, 5, finds the perfect piece during LEGO Club.

Sunflowers for days Guests were able to wonder inside the fields and be surrounded by more than 500,000 sunflowers during the Sunflower Days event at Eugster’s Farm Market in Stoughton last month. Thirty-two varieties of flowers are planted on 20

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Vikings edge Panthers, do well at invitationals

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Stoughton’s Morgan Schellin hits a shot at the net in a No. 2 doubles match against Oregon on Friday, Sept. 13.

Vikings fall in two Badger South Conference duals ADAM FEINER

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Oregon 4, The Stoughton girls ten- Stoughton 3

nis team went on the road and lost 5-2 to Monona Grove on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Vikings were coming off a 4-3 road loss to rival Oregon on Friday, Sept. 13.

Monona Grove 5, Stoughton 2 The Vikings’ No. 1 doubles team of Taylor Nisius and Katie Zacharias defeated Eva Kharphony and Cassie Antonson 6-3, 6-3. Paige Bellefeuille and Morgan Schellin won their No. 2 doubles match 6-3, 7-6 (7-5) over Paige

The Badger South rivals split the four singles matches, but the Panthers won the Nos. 1 and 3 doubles matches to beat the Vikings. S t o u g h t o n ’s A n n i k a Goetz breezed to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jordan Burkeland in No. 1 singles. Karlie Halverson battled for a 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-4 win over Oregon’s Lauren Gragg in No. 2 singles. Bellefeuille and Schellin defeated Jordan Streiff and Emma Schaefer 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in No. 2 doubles.

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Stoughton senior Myranda Kotlowski tees off on the par-5 6th hole at Coachman’s Golf Resort in Edgerton on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Vikings beat Oregon 184-189 in a Badger South Conference dual. ADAM FEINER Sports editor

Myranda and Caylie Kotlowski tied for medalist honors and led Stoughton to a Badger South dual win over Oregon on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Kotlowskis also paced the Vikings at the Janesville Parker Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14. Myranda Kotlowski won the individual title at the Balance & Believe Shootout on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Stoughton 184, Oregon 189 The Kotlowskis each shot 5-over-par 40 to tie the Panthers’ Alyssa Schmidt for medalist honors in a dual at Coachman’s Golf Resort in Edgerton. Dulce Aguirre carded a 51, and Rachel Foldy had a 53 for the Vikings.

Janesville Parker Invitational Stoughton finished eighth

out of 16 teams with 381 strokes at Riverside Golf Course in Janesville. Myranda Kotlowski took ninth after winning a scorecard tiebreaker with Caylie Kotlowski, as both shot 8-over-par 79. Aguirre carded a 109, and Mara Hann rounded out the Vikings’ counting scores with a 114. Middleton won the team title with a score of 313, eight strokes better than Kettle Moraine. Lake Geneva Badger’s Holly Murphy won the

individual title with an evenpar 71.

Balance & Believe Shootout Myranda Kotlowski shot a 2-over-par 74 and won a onehole playoff over Middleton’s Glenna Sanderson to earn medalist honors at Madison’s Blackhawk Country Club. She recorded birdies on the par-5 7th hole and on par-4 Nos. 9 and 10, as well as 10 pars.

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Football

Vikings rout Blackhawks at home MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Stoughton junior Annika Goetz returns a serve from Oregon’s Jordana Burkeland in a No. 1 singles match Friday, Sept. 13.

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Stoughton wide receiver Jack Rilling makes a diving catch Friday, Sept. 13, against Fort Atkinson at Collins Field. The Vikings won 42-0.

The Stoughton defense turned in a dominating performance in a 42-0 home win over Fort Atkinson on Friday, Sept. 13, at Collins Field. The Vikings (3-1, 2-0 Badger South Conference) limited the Blackhawks to 64 total yards and scored a t o u c h d ow n o n a fumble recovery by junior Curtis Jaskulke in the second quarter. “Our No. 1 goal is to get the shutout, and when we can score on defense, that is our No. 2 goal,”

Stoughton coach Dan Prahl said. The Vikings racked up 417 total yards, including 254 rushing. Senior quarterback Adam Hobson rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns, and completed 11 of 17 passes for 163 yards and another score. Senior running back Quinn Arnott rushed for 168 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns. Hobson opened the scoring with a 36-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter.

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Middlesteadt, Vikings surging offensively Stoughton 7, Burlington 0

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Stoughton junior midfielder AJ Middlesteadt scored five goals in a six-day stretch, four more than he scored last season, to help the Vikings stay unbeaten in the Badger South Conference. Stoughton (4-2-1, 2-0 Badger South) got two goals from Middlesteadt to clip Milton on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “He’s breaking out and becoming much more of a scorer,” Stoughton coach Michael McIntosh said of Middlesteadt. “His relationship with Derek Karlen (on the field) is blooming.” Stoughton shut out Burlington on Saturday, Sept. 14, and Beaver Dam on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Stoughton 2, Milton 1 Middlesteadt scored in the 49th and 55th minute to send the Vikings past the Red Hawks. at home. Senior centerback Jacob Ferguson went down with an injury during the game, but McIntosh said fellow senior Colin Holtan “kept everything together.” Junior goalkeeper Steven Benoy had five saves for the Vikings.

Milot Minsini recorded a hat trick in the Vikings’ nonconference road win. Middlesteadt scored twice, while Karlen and Ben Zeitner found the back of the net once. Benoy stopped eight shots.

Stoughton 1, Beaver Dam 0 Middlesteadt’s goal in the 10th minute held up in a Badger Conference crossover game at Collins Field. The game entered a lightning delay in the 85th minute, and the coaches for both teams agreed to call the game due to the weather. Stoughton started strong, as Karlen’s direct kick in the 1st minute nicked the crossbar. Middlesteadt corralled a bounding goal kick from Benoy, and sent a left-footed strike past Beaver Dam goalkeeper Dalton Jones. “AJ was fantastic with that finish,” McIntosh said. “He really attacked the net, and was calm when he had the ball in front of him.” Benoy made a pair of great Photo by Adam Feiner saves in the 23rd minute to Stoughton’s A.J. Middlesteadt (right) shoots and scores in the 10th minute of a Badger Conference crossover game against Beaver Dam on Thursday, Sept. 12, at Collins Field in Stoughton. The Vikings won 1-0. preserve the shutout.

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Stoughton girls swimming ties Milton VOLLEYBALL

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The Stoughton girls swim team won four events and tied Milton 85-85 in a Badger South Conference dual meet on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Stoughton High School. Vi k i n g s j u n i o r S o fi a Bormett won the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 2:00.65 and the 100 freestyle in 54.90 seconds. Junior teammate Savy Borroughs took first in the 50 free with a time of 25.14 seconds. The Vikings’ team of Borroughs, Lillian Talbert, Melanie Regan and Evelyn Schaefer won the 200 free relay with a time of 1:47.34.

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Stoughton finished sixth out of seven teams and won two three-set matches Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Janesville Parker Invitational. The Vikings went 2-4, beating Whitewater 27-25, 16-25, 15-9 and Shoreland Lutheran 29-31, 25-23, 15-10. Jefferson beat Stoughton 25-18, 25-17 and Janesville Parker defeated Stoughton 17-25, 25-23, 15-13. Janesville Craig clipped the Vikings 25-20, 12-25, 15-11. Badger South Conference rival Milton swept Stoughton 25-14, 25-16. Amber Hodkiewicz racked up 25 kills and 10 blocks in the six matches

for Stoughton. Kat Eugster and Abby Lewis had 24 and 22 kills, respectively. Aspen Alexander recorded team highs in digs (89) and aces (14). digs and 14 aces. Greta Nashold dished out 79 assists, while Paige Schuttemeier posted 50 digs and nine aces. Tw o - t i m e d e f e n d i n g Badger South champion Watertown swept Stoughton 25-19, 25-9, 25-4 on T h u r s d a y, S e p t . 1 2 , i n Watertown. Hodkiewicz, Eugster and Riley Royston each had three kills. Nashold helped with 11 assists, and Schuttemeier served a team-high nine aces. Alexander delivered eight aces.

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Stoughton junior Caylie Kotlowski sinks a birdie putt on the par-4 8th hole at Coachman’s Golf Resort in Edgerton on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Vikings beat Oregon 184-189 in a dual.

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Stoughton’s Dulce Aguirre tees off on the par-5 6th hole at Coachman’s Golf Resort in Edgerton on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The Vikings beat Oregon 184-189.

“I was hitting everything in the fairway, then hitting a lot of greens in regulation,” said Myranda Kotlowski, who shot 37 on both nines at Blackhawk. “I teed off first in the playoff, and that definitely helped give me the confidence to win.” Stoughton finished fifth out of 15 teams with 368 strokes. Caylie Kotlowski tied for fourth with a 78, as she caught fire with a 37 on the back nine. Aguirre tied for 50th with a 106, and Foldy tied for 58th with a 110. “I was very happy with the girls’ performance on a very tough course playing against some of the top teams in the state,” Stoughton coach Stephen Stokes said. “It was a great team effort.” Middleton won the team title with a score of 323, 35 strokes better than Madison Edgewood and Waunakee.

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Veterans race in Madison, Zywicki, Hanson & Model others run in Watertown shine at different events MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

A trio of Stoughton runners finished in the top 20 on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Madison West Invitational to lead the Vikings to a fourthplace finish at Lake Farm Country Park in Madison. Stoughton did not run its top six runners in the Badger Challenge on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Watertown. Vikings coach Susan Zaemisch said she wanted the top runners to train through the Badger Challenge after racing three days earlier. “I’m not a huge fan of the Badger Challenge,” Zaemisch said. “I don’t see a lot of benefit from this meet after racing on Saturday. I would rather win the Badger Conference than the Badger Challenge.”

Badger Challenge Stoughton freshman Claire Spilde finished 35th in the freshmen-sophomore race with a time of 25:31.5

on the 5,000-meter course. Fellow freshman Mallory Reiser took 37th with a time of 25:33.28. Spilde and Reiser were racing to see who earned the last spot in the varsity lineup at the upcoming Midwest Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Janesville. The Badger Challenge features two races – a freshmen-sophomore and junior-senior race. The team scores are based on adding the times of the top five runners between both races. The Vikings rounded out the 16-team field with a combined time of 2 hours, 10 minutes, 9.44 seconds. Jordan Packard placed 40th (25:39.91) in the freshmen-sophomore race. In the junior-senior race, Julia Schuyler took 78th (26:42.20) and Anna Gille was 79th (26:42.55). Monona Grove captured the team title (1 hour, 47 minutes, 59.03 seconds), about 2.7 seconds ahead of Oregon.

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Stoughton senior Grace Jenny with a time of 21:15.13 on the 5,000-meter course. Junior Gina Owen took 16th (21:35.08) and sophomore Hannah Lawrence placed 19th (21:42.38). Senior Molly Olstad (23:01.98) and sophomore G Gibson (23:13.38) were 32nd and 33rd, respectively. Stoughton junior Ellie Trieloff was running with Jenny and Owen during the first mile, but pulled out of the race after twisting her ankle. The Vikings took fourth out of eight teams with 113 points. Madison West, which had the top three runners and all five in the top 10, won the team title with 21 points. West sophomore Genevieve Nashold crossed the finish line first with a time of 18:40.51, more than a minute better than teammate Kristina Rohrer.

Stoughton had two runners crack the top 15 on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Madison West Invitational at Lake Farm Country Park in Madison. Stoughton did not run its top seven runners in the Badger Challenge on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Watertown. Vikings coach Patrick Schneider said he did not want to run them in backto-back meets without any training and recovery time. “I think we know what we need to work on to compete for a conference t i t l e ,” S c h n e i d e r s a i d . “They trained a lot over the summer. I think there is a lot more in them.”

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Badger Challenge Stoughton senior Gavin Model took fifth in the junior-senior race with a time of 17:57.83 on the

with a time of 17:22.08, and sophomore Colton Hansen came in at 14th with a time of 17:23.20 against a stacked field in Madison. “I was happy with w h e r e w e e n d e d u p ,” Schneider said. “Our top two runners were right there with the top two of Monona Grove.” Stoughton junior Christian Smith finished 28th with a time of 18:00.90. Albert placed 34th with a time of 18:31.79. Junior Cade Millam took 38th with a time of 18:38.28 to round out the Vikings’ top five. Stoughton finished sixth out of nine teams with 123 points. Madison West had four of the top 10 runners to win the team title with 43 points. Madison West T h e R eg e n t s ’ J u l i a n Invitational Gary won the individStoughton junior Jayden ual title with a time of Z y w i c k i fi n i s h e d 1 1 t h 16:24.66. 5,000-meter course. The Badger Challenge features two races – a freshmen-sophomore and junior-senior race. The team scores are based on adding the times of the top five runners between both races. The Vikings finished 13th out of 16 teams with a combined time of 1 hour, 43 minutes, 37.54 seconds. S t o u g h t o n ’s A l e x ander Orn finished 62nd (20:34.39) and Nolan Carpenter placed 84th (21:31.82) in the junior-senior race. J a c k A l b e r t fi n i s h e d 96th in the junior-senior race (21:56.73). Patrick Lyons took 65th in the freshmen-sophomore race with a time of 21:36.75.

Stoughton’s Quinn Arnott (right) and Jack Rilling (32) celebrate after a touchdown Friday, Sept. 13, against Fort Atkinson at Collins Field. The Vikings shut out the Indians 42-0.

Rout: Vikings’ defense limits Blackhawks to 64 yards Continued from page 9 He then connected with Konner Knauf on an 18-yard touchdown to give the Vikings a 14-0 lead with 4:09 left in the first quarter. Arnott scored on a 15-yard run early in the second quarter. Jaskulle then recovered a fumble in the end zone to give the Vikings a 28-0 lead. Hobson added a 10-yard touchdown run to give Stoughton a 35-0 lead at the half. Arnott added a 7-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter. Senior wide receiver Nathan Hutcherson had three receptions for 52 yards, and junior Jack Rilling had three catches for 50 yards. “Nathan Hutcherson and Jack Rilling have been really

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won’t play in Friday’s home game against Madison Edgewood, Prahl said. “We will know more, but it’s not looking good,” he said. “That is all I’m going to say.” The Crusaders (0-4, 0-2 Badger South) will be a

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Continued from page 1 throughout, with a roundabout at the intersection with Hwy. B. The road would include a curbed median, sidewalk on both sides and full shoulders. Roads east of Stoughton and through the city would mostly be configured as they are today after reconstruction, though a passing lane is planned between

Washington Road and Tower Drive. The road would remain two lanes between Stoughton and McFarland. Roundabouts planned for 2021 would be at the intersections with Hoel Avenue, Hwy. 138 and Roby Road. A roundabout at the County Hwys. B-AB intersection is anticipated for 2024. Pedestrian accommodations are planned throughout the urban sections of

the highway, and paved shoulders for bicycles will be added in rural sections where feasible. A study update newsletter notes that state law changes affected Alternative H – chosen in November 2015 as the preferred option – in its requirements for bicycle accommodations. The alternative no longer includes those that would have required right of way acquisitions and on-street

accommodations in portions of Stoughton were removed, as was a multiuse path from County Hwy. B to Skyline Drive. Next spring, a public hearing is anticipated on the environmental assessment. The DOT anticipates a finding of no significant impact to come out next fall. For information on the Hwy. 51 study and planned reconstruction, visit wisconsindot.gov.

Arthur John Wendt

Arthur John Wendt, born Aug. 14, 1928 in Kekoskee, Dodge County, Wisconsin, the son of Arthur A. and Hilda (Rossow) Wendt passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, son, David

Odean Arlin Teigen

Odean Arlin Teigen, age 86, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept.10, 2019. He was born on June 25, 1933, in Stoughton, the son of Otis and Adeline (Gullickson) Teigen. Odean was a 1951 graduate of Stoughton High School. Odean proudly served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, with the 32nd Red Arrow Division for 13 years. He was activated to Fort Lewis, Wash. for the Berlin Crisis. Odean worked 43 years for the City of Stoughton Street Department, the last 31 years as the Superintendent. He was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church, American Legion Post No. 59 of Stoughton, serving as both an honor guard and

Karen Lilian Chase Olsen

Karen Lilian Chase Olsen passed away on Sat, Sept.14, 2019 at St. Mary’s hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on Dec. 31, 1941 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin to Charles and Catherine Chase. She was a graduate of

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(Linda) Wendt and daughter Beth, (Mark) Penzenstadler; Grandsons Phillip (Katherine) Wendt and Matt Penzenstadler; great-grandchildren, Holly and Collin Wendt and one sister, Arlene (Dennis) Tennier. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Otis and two sisters, Ethel and Ione. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Arthur graduated from Campbellsport High School in 1946, and attended several photographic schools. He and his wife Eileen operated a photographic portrait studio in Stoughton for 40 years. His photography documented the residents of Stoughton from little babies

to golden anniversaries. He was well renown in portrait photography, locally, nationally and internationally and had received nearly every award possible. He was an avid Haviland china and pottery collector and historian. He was actively involved in Central Lutheran Church and then Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. He was active with the Stoughton Historical Society and later the Landmarks Commission. Visitation will be held on Sept. 15th at 10 a.m. at the First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 7110 France Ave South, Edina, Minnesota 55435. A service will follow at 10:30 a.m.

past Post Commander, Kegonsa Masonic Lodge No. 73, the Scottish Rite, many units within the Zor Shrine, the Eastern Star and the Fire Chiefs Association. Odean was on the Stoughton Volunteer Fire Department for 41 years, serving as chief the last 10 years. He was known for his many years of volunteerism and as an icon of the community; he felt very honored to receive many awards. Odean’s memory will forever be remembered through the continued stories and jokes that will be shared. He enjoyed attending Badgers football games, hunting, fishing and spending time at the cabin. Odean is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Robert) Leick; two sons, Arlin and Dale Teigen; two grandchildren, Robert Leick II (Christi Langer) and Kären (Rob) Drogsvold; two great-grandchildren, Casey Nelson and Amery Drogsvold; two brothers, DuWayne (Marilyn) Teigen and Eugene Teigen; and sister-in-law, Helen (Thomas) Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Teigen, in 1963; his wife, Katherine Teigen, in 2012; sister-in-law, Esther Teigen; and brother-in-law, William Kraedemann II. A funeral service was held at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren

St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday Sept. 17, 2019. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the American Legion Post No. 59, 803 N. Page St., Stoughton. Visitation was held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson Street, Stoughton, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. On Monday, beginning at 7:30 p.m. a Masonic Service and a Pass and Review by the American Legion Post No. 59 was held at the funeral home. Visitation was held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post No. 59, Covenant Lutheran Church or the Stoughton Fire Department. The family wishes to give a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Stoughton Home Heath, Stoughton Hospital and Skaalen Riverwalk. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.

Badger High School in Lake Geneva, class of 1959. Karen married the love of her life Gerald H. Olsen on April 20, 1963 in Lake Geneva. Her career included 25 years of service at Stoughton Hospital and she was a Volunteer Coordinator at Skaalen Home. Karen enjoyed volunteering her time and her many friends at the Stoughton Senior Center. Her passions included reading, traveling, and her most valuable treasures were her grandchildren Sarin Race, Ahnika, Sawyer and Jackson Frisch, Aiden and Anders Arnett, Danny Millar, Johnie Gryttenholm, and Dakota Peterson. Karen’s whole world revolved around her enormous faith and her selfless love for her family.

Karen is survived by her sister, Teri Melson; brothers Charles (LaVonne) Chase and John (Linda) Chase; son, Brian Olsen; daughters, Margit (Patrick) Frisch, Michelle (Scott) Race and Andrea (AJ) Arnett and all of her beloved grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her parents Charles and Catherine Chase, her husband Gerald Olsen, and her children Kevin, Kristen and Scott Olsen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday Sept 21, 2019 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 323 N. Van Buren St. Stoughton, with Father Randy Budnar and Monsignor Gerard Healy presiding. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery.

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Leslie E. Willison

Leslie E. Willison, age 70, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. She was born on Aug. 26, 1949, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Arthur and Jean (Coller) Allen. Leslie worked at many retail stores throughout the greater Madison area, including Dorn Hardware.

Ronald R. Blum

Ronald R. Blum, age 55, of Stoughton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 at Stoughton Hospital. He was born on Aug. 29, 1964, in Madison, the son of Viola (Adler) Blum. Ron married Nancy Outhouse on Sept. 14, 1985. He was the owner and operator of R & R Carpet

Susan E. Molenda Susan E. Molenda,”Sue” (nee Owen), died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Jim for 53 years. Loving mom of Sherry (Dan) Zurawik and Kerri Molenda. Proud Grammie of Tori,

Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday Sept. 20, 2019 at Cress Funeral Home, 206 W. Prospect St., and also from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday at the church. A luncheon will follow the service on Saturday at church. In memory of Karen please feel free to donate to the Stoughton Senior Center on her behalf. Special thank you to Monsignor Gerard Healy, Father Randy Budnar and St. Ann’s Church, Oregon EMS, and the wonderful staff at St. Mary’s Hospital. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice.com Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 206 W. Prospect Stoughton 873-9244

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She enjoyed needle point, sewing, making crafts for family and friends and playing board and card games, as well as, collecting stuffed penguins, Snoopy and Maxine characters and cats. Leslie liked to cook, especially with raspberries, as she had fond childhood memories of picking fresh raspberries on her grandparent’s farm. She traveled locally and across the U.S. She also loved looking at maps. Leslie had a wonderful knack for remembering detailed information at a moment’s notice. She made time to have coffee with her friends and enjoyed their company. Leslie was very witty and had a dry sense of humor which she used to banter playfully with friends. She was not one to change her

mind once a decision was final. Leslie is survived by her mother, Jean Allen; two brothers, Toby and Nick Allen; sister, Darcy Allen-Young; and nieces and nephews. Leslie was preceded in death by her father; and her son, Jerome Allen Willison. A celebration of life will be held at Maple Tree Apartments, 1650 Hanson Rd., Stoughton, on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m., along with a luncheon. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

Cleaning for 25 years. Ron was a member of BNI Badger Chapter. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, coaching, fishing, golf, walking the dogs and spending time at the cabin. Most important to Ron was spending time with his family and he was looking forward to being a first-time grandpa this fall. He will be remembered by his friends and family for his willingness to help anyone and his ability to make people laugh. Ron is survived by his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Nikki Blum and Kelli (Austin) Wienke; three brothers, Bob (Karen), Rick and Rueben (Lesley); five sisters, Kate (Norm) Hermanson, Sue (Mike) Sommers, Sharon (Joe) Saccaro, Christine (Gary) Manton and Val

(John) White; in-laws, Bob & Ardys Outhouse; brother-in-law, Brian (Renae) Outhouse; sister-in-law, Sue (Loren) Vanderbilt; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Blum; and a nephew, Joey Blum. A time to share remembrances will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson Street, Stoughton, at 6 p.m., on Sunday Sept. 15, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the time of sharing on Sunday. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com.

Teagan and Sydney. Sister of Kay, Mike and the late Ann. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Sue was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Born in Champagne, Illinois. Raised in Stoughton. Currently resided in Greenfield where she also died. Services took place at St.

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Valerie L. Browning

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Valerie L. Browning, age 53, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. A memorial gathering will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51

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Stoughton History September

70 years ago - 1949 • Stoughton will serve as headquarters for the natural gas pipeline construction between Madison and an Illinois junction, it was learned today when a representative of Anderson Bros. pipeline of Houston, Texas, arrived in the city to arrange for the headquarters. • The quarrel between Marshall Tito and the Kremlin, the Cold War within the Cold War, is warming up. The Journal of the Cominform announces that a fifth column Communist Party has been started in Yugoslavia. • Final work is being done today at Mandt Park; in preparation for the rodeo, which will open here tonight. The event is sponsored jointly by the VFW and Junior Chamber of Commerce, and members of the two organizations were at the park Thursday afternoon getting ready for the show. The McKinley rodeo moved into the park Wednesday and Thursday and the majority of the work setting up arena and corrals has been completed. • Sweet corn was not known to white men till the discovery of America, after which time it became popular; increasing so largely due to the development of hybrid corn.

50 years ago - 1969 • When school bells tolled Tuesday morning, 3,280 youngsters reported for classes in Stoughton public and parochial schools. This year’s enrollment is 103 students higher than last year, when 3,277 youngsters reported to school. Most of these additional students, 90 of them, entered the public schools, which, according to the superintendent’s list, had an enrollment of 3,110. • Construction crews wasted no time in clearing off the land just east of the Skaalen Home where the new 150bed addition will be erected. Tuesday morning, they began excavation of the site. The crews are working rapidly to get as much done as possible before the cold weather sets in.

• Around-the-clock picketing at local Highway Trailer Co. employees continues while Federal Mediator Harold Beck attempts to arrange a settlement of the seven-week strike. A management offer presented last Saturday, Sept. 6, to members of Local 787, Allied Industrial Workers Union, was rejected by an 82% margin. • In an attempt to get relief from ever increasing taxes, especially the high property taxes, many people today are buying mobile homes instead of houses. The mobility of these homes presents a problem, though. People must have some place to park them. Charles Barber, owner of the Lincoln Park Resort on Hwy. 51, saw the need for a good mobile home park in Dane County and built one not far from his resort, behind Club Barber. It has proved to be an immediate success. Opened on July 15, all 54 units have already been rented. • Any doubts that the Stoughton City Council wasn’t serious about the deterioration of the city’s sidewalks, was dispelled Tuesday night, as the aldermen voted to have the board of public works repair the walk at 109 North St.

10 years ago - 2009 • A remodeling project at the American Legion Post 59’s new building on N. Page Street has been completed and post officials are welcoming the public to a grand opening of the post’s fully operational bar. The free celebration began Saturday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. with food, drink specials and door prizes. • Four million dollars over the next four years. That’s the deficit the Stoughton Area School District is projecting and its conventional means of cost savings aren’t going to help this time. That’s why the administration and Board of Education are hoping community members will provide some direction on what steps to take next. By the end of this week, more than 13,500 paper surveys were to

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have been mailed to district residents, seeking their feedback and offering some details on exactly what’s at stake for their child’s academic offerings. • By an 8-2 vote, the Stoughton Common Council last week rejected an offer from the Utilities Department to buy the building they rent from the city. The Utilities Department had offered $595,000 for the former King Edward Tobacco Building, 600 S. Fourth St., the city purchased in 1994. The building also currently houses the Emergency Medical Service, the Youth Center and the Stoughton Food Pantry. • Former Stoughton alderperson Denise Duranczyk has filed nomination papers to fill the unexpired term of former District 35 Dane County Supervisor Donna Vogel, and current alderperson Paul Lawrence has declared his candidacy and is circulating nomination papers. • A group of area residents led by former Stoughton mayor Helen Johnson is holding a meeting next week to rally support for keeping open the Dane County Human Services Building in Stoughton. Faced with severe budget deficits, the county is proposing selling its satellite facility in Stoughton, a large building on Veterans Road that houses two dozen Dane County Human Services staff. • A City of Stoughton proposal to sell the Utilities Building to the Utilities Department may be nixed -- at least for now -- following a Finance Committee recommendation last week to reject the idea. Located at 600 S. Fourth St. in the former King Edward tobacco building, the city purchased the property in 1994. At present, the city rents the building to the Utilities Department for $113,000 annually, but the building is large enough to allow the department to lease about a quarter of it back to the city for use by the Emergency Medical Services, the Youth Center and the Stoughton Food Pantry at $32,000 annually. – Scott De Laruelle

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TIF: Grants, down payments, environmental remediation Continued from page 1 capital improvement plan. Some of the money might be used to support remodeling efforts at Greenspire Apartments, Mayor Tim Swadley said. Second, the city would create a fund providing down payment assistance for first-time home buyers, offering up to $5,000 in no-interest loans that must be paid off within 15 years. The remaining 25 percent of the TID money would be used for providing environmental remediation assistance, particularly for lead pipe replacement. Through this program, h o m e ow n e r s w o u l d b e able to receive full reimbursement for the cost of removing lead pipes, up to

$1,500, and would be able to recoup 50 percent of the cost of other environmental projects, also up to $1,500. “If somebody came in and had lead paint or asbestos that they wanted to remove and the total project cost was $3,000, we would pay them $1,500 to get that project done,” Friedl said. The extension of TID 3 will also serve as a pilot program to guide future TID closures. “I imagine every time we close a TID, we’ll look at this as an option,” he said. “As we get closer to closing out TIF 4 and move down that road, we can look at this program and try to build some more sustainable programs out of those closings.”

RDA: Four main concerns with Brink Continued from page 1 four main concerns. The first two are financial – Brink’s financial history and his capability to fund the project and whether it can generate sufficient increment over time, as the RDA hasn’t seen any proposed numbers for the project yet. The commissioners want a better understanding of the first three years of the project in order to make sure the redevelopment gets off to a good start. They also want a clear idea of Brink’s plan to use and protect the historic power plant building on Fourth Street. The RDA accepted the letter of intent under the condition that Brink must satisfy the terms of the addendum, which Madison-based attorney Dan O’Callaghan agreed to on Brink’s behalf. The city and Brink are now in a 60-day period for negotiating the

master development agreement, though the dialogue can be extended if needed. Brink could not attend the RDA meeting, as he was at the Wisconsin Economic Development Association’s community and economic development award banquet, where he was an award finalist for his work on Hotel Indigo in Madison. O’Callaghan reassured c o m m i s s i o n e r s B r i n k ’s vision will remain that of a mostly residential neighborhood and that Brink is already preparing for the redevelopment’s timeline. “In terms of the phasing of the development, what’s really important to Curt is to start thinking about how to do it most efficiently,” he said. “The infrastructure is there towards the west end of the site and development could occur there earlier than anywhere else in the site.”

Legals MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON DATE//TIME: TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019 @ 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS (2ND FLOOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING) 321 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, STOUGHTON, WISCONSIN Members: Mayor Tim Swadley, Matt Bartlett, Sid Boersma, Phil Caravello, Ozzie Doom, Ben Heili, Regina Hirsch, Greg Jenson, Jean Ligocki, Tom Majewski, Lisa Reeves, Timothy Riley, and Brett Schumacher CALL TO ORDER Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Mayor Swadley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Clerk Licht called the roll and noted that there 11 alders present. Ligocki was absent and excused. Minutes and Reports: the following minutes were entered into the record. Planning (7/8/19); Finance (7/23/19); RDA (7/10/19); Utilities (7/18/19 Regular, 7/18/19 Special); Park & Rec (7/16/19); Whitewater Park Steering Committee (7/15/19) Public Comment Period: CONSENT AGENDA A. August 13, 2019 Council Minutes B. Stoughton Utilities Payments Due List Report; Stoughton Utilities June

2019 Financial Summary; Stoughton Utilities June 2019 Statistical Report Motion by Jenson, second by Heili to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 11-0. OLD BUSINESS O-23-2019- An Ordinance to Adopt the Amended Comprehensive Plan of the City of Stoughton Motion by Caravello, second by Riley to approve O-23-2019. Motion carried 10-1 with Boersma voting ‘no’. NEW BUSINESS R-130-2019- A resolution earmarking unassigned fund balance not-to-exceed $20,000 to fund the Senior Center Program Volunteer Coordinator position at 32 hours per week with benefits through 2020 Motion by Schumacher, second by Riley to approve R-130-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-128-2019- Resolution by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton Conditionally Approving the Final Plat for Hamilton Street Condominiums Motion by Caravello, second by Riley to approve R-128-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-129-2019- Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Margaret Gasner to allow Weebleworld Daycare to expand the group daycare use at 1815 Cedarbrook Lane, Stoughton, Wisconsin. Motion by Caravello, second by Ri-

ley to approve R-129-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-131-2019- A resolution authorizing the City of Stoughton Director of Finance/ Comptroller to utilize Contingency Funds not-to-exceed $3,000 to complete the purchase of a new handicap accessible van for the shared-ride taxi program Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-131-2019. Motion carried 11-0. R-132-2019- To authorize a small claims lawsuit against BUD-MAR LLP and BEEANDBEE Investment Company LLP regarding unpaid annexation agreement town tax reimbursements Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-132-2019 Motion by Heili, second by Jenson to amend the motion to state: authorizing a small claims lawsuit against BUD-MAR LLP and BEEANDBEE Investment Company LLP or such other parties/party as may be appropriate regarding unpaid annexation agreement town tax reimbursements. Motion carried 11-0. Original motion carried 11-0. Discussion and possible action regarding a 1-year contract extension with Accurate Appraisal for Assessor Services Motion by Schumacher, second by Reeves to enter into a 1-year contract extension with Accurate Appraisal for Assessor Services. Motion carried 11-0.

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R-133-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City officials to approve the Licensing Agreement for Communications Attachments to Utility Poles Between the City of Stoughton Utilities and TDS Metrocom, LLC Motion by Hirsch, second by Heili to approve R-133-2019 Authorizing and directing the proper City officials to approve the Licensing Agreement for Communications Attachments to Utility Poles Between the City of Stoughton Utilities and TDS Metrocom, LLC. Motion carried 11-0. Discussion regarding financial health of TID No. 6 and potential future transactions (Business Park North Expansion) ***The Council may convene in closed session, pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) (e) for the purposes of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. *** Motion by Hirsch, second by Jenson to go into closed session at 8:04 p.m. pursuant to Wis. Stat. 19.85 (1) (e) for the purposes of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. Motion carried on roll call vote 11-0. Boersma left the meeting at 8:58 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Reeves, second by Riley to adjourn at 9:09 p.m. Motion carried 10-0. Published: September 19, 2019 WNAXLP *** DOCUMENT 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF STOUGHTON FORMER PUBLIC WORKS DEMOLITION STOUGHTON, WI Sealed Bids for the construction of the following: BASE BID:

Raze five (5) structures at 501/515 South 4th Street. The demolition includes the removal of the above ground structures including walls, roofs, floor slabs and interior contents, restoration of the work area, and other miscellaneous items in conformance with the Contract Documents. The five buildings consist of the following: Building B1 – approximately 8,000 sf consisting of concrete block construction with a rubber membrane roof. Building B2 – approximately 7,000 sf concrete block with metal siding and a rubber membrane roof. The southeast corner of the structure contains a lower level. Building B3 – approximately 7,400 sf consisting of concrete block construction with a rubber membrane roof. Building B4 – approximately 6,400 sf partial concrete support wall with metal siding and roofing systems. The building is supported by steel columns and beams. Building B5 – approximately 2,600 sf wood structure with wood siding and an asphalt shingle roof. Fencing – Install an approximate 285-foot, 4-foot high temporary chain-link and driven post fence in accordance with the project plans. ALTERNATE BID: Raze one (1) structure at 501 East South Street. The demolition includes the removal of the above ground structures including walls, roofs, floor slabs and interior contents, restoration of the work area, and other miscellaneous items in conformance with the Contract Documents. The building consists of the following: Building B – approximately 13,000 sf consisting of a single-story slab-on grade masonry building. Contractor shall stockpile all brick and leave for future processing by others. will be received by the City of Stoughton, 207 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, until 11:00 AM local time, September 26, 2019, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. All Bids shall be placed in an

opaque envelope addressed to the City of Stoughton, 207 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI 53589, and shall be labeled “Bid Enclosed: City of Stoughton Former Public Works Demolition” and incorporate the name and address of the Bidder on the outside of the envelope. All Bids shall be accompanied by a certified check or Bid Bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the Bid payable to the Owner. The Bidding Documents may be examined at the office of True North Consultants, 525 Junction Road, Suite 1900, Madison, WI 53717. A project walkthrough is scheduled for Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 8:00 AM. Interested bidders are requested to meet at the site located at 515 South Fourth Street. Complete digital project bidding documents are available from True North Consultants, Inc. Interested bidders only should contact the True North Madison office at (608) 234-5092 or e-mail Mr. Chris Valcheff at cvalcheff@consulttruenorth.com to receive a copy of project specifications and bid documentation. The Contractor shall be required to pay not less than the minimum wage rate as established by law. The City of Stoughton reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any or all Bids. The letting of the work described herein is subject to the provisions of Sections 62.15, 66.0901 and 66.0903, Wisconsin Statutes. Dated this 12th day of September, 2019. City of Stoughton 207 South Fourth Street Stoughton, WI 53589 True North Consultants, Inc. 525 Junction Road, Suite 1900 Madison, Wisconsin 53717 Published: September 12 and 19, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406. Rick Miles Coin.

Miscellaneous LOST DOG. HAVE YOU SEEN KATIE? MISSING SINCE EARLY AUGUST. PLEASE DO NOT CHASE HER. TEXT US A PICTURE TO: 608-469-5439 OR 608-469-5440. FOR MORE INFO VISIT OUR FB PAGE: BRING KATIE HOME.

Notices STOUGHTON HOSPITAL Blood Drive. Friday, September 20. 8am-1 pm in the Bryant Center Stoughton Hospital. Halloween t-shirts for all presenting donors. Walk-ins welcome or call Sharee at 800-747-5401 x4128 for an appointment. Photo ID required.

Automotive 2004 PARK Avenue 108K; nice, 2014 International semi, (Cummins). 608778-6600.

SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608609-1181

Garage Sales OREGON. 1162 S. Perry Pkwy. Huge Garage Sale. Thurs.-Sat. 9-19-21 8am-4pm and Sun. 9-22 8am-Noon. Downsized. Antique items, antique stove, household items, fish tank-supplies, misc. OREGON. 6211 Knollwood Drive. Moving Sale. Saturday, Sept. 21, 8:30a-2:30p. Lawn and garden equipment-supplies, lawn cart, tools, file cabinets, household items, furniture, books. Cash only. 608-852-5262. STOUGHTON. 1539 Williams Dr. Thurs. 1-6pm., Fri. 8am-5pm., Sat. 9am-? Big clean sale. Men’s, women’s teens clothes, holiday, housewares, bedding...much more.

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Services OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Mon-Fri 5pm. Visit our website: www. capitalcityclean.com or call our office 608-831-8850. HOUSECLEANING SERVICES. Natural and effective cleaning solutions. Meticulous, reputable and reliable. www.detailedhousecleaning service.com. Call Detailed Cleaning 608-361-8999. A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 SNOW PLOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025

Pets BLUE HEELER/RED HEELER puppies for sale. 7 weeks old, shots and de-wormed. Call for more info 608943-6172. GERMAN SHEPHERD Blue Heeler cross pups. 8 weeks old. Parents on site. $150 each. Levi Beiler, 648 Waterfall Rd, Platteville. No Sunday Sales. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS. AKC, OFA, excellent temperament, import stock. Guaranteed. 715-537-5413. www.jerland.com. GOLDEN DOODLE puppies, available Oct. 1st, $500. Call to inquire: 563-590-8572. GREAT DANE puppies, blue, black, mantle, blue Merle and fawn Merles, great disposition, family socialized, parents on site, health papers and guarantee, ready now. $500-$850. Closed Sundays. License #468350. Abram Lapp, 17212 Cty O, Mineral Point, WI. 53565. MINI AUSTRALIAN Shepherd Border Collie cross puppies, 6 blue merle, 2 black and white. $150 each. Born 7-30-19, ready now. Elam Stoltzfus, 9324 Kussmaul Rd, Mt. Hope, WI. 53816. No Sunday Sales. TEDDY BEARS, Pomeranian, Cavapoo, Cavachon, Shorkie, Morkie, Westie, Wheaton Terrier, Yorkies, Poochons, Mini-Goldendoodles $595 $1,595 or more. WWW. SPRINGGREENPUPS.COM. Lic #474872 Brenda 608-574-7931. FARM DOGS for sale, 20 Border Collie Heeler puppies, cute markings, working parents, $100 each. No Sunday sales. 9547 Cty U, Shullsburg, WI 53586. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, AKC, shots, de-wormed, dew claws removed, micro-chipped and vet checked. 608574-6204. License #267233. AKC CHAMPION Yellow-Blond Labradors. Taking reservations now. Ready Sept. 25. Text 608-576-7576.

Farm FRITZ BARN PAINTING SUPER FALL SPECAIL! Rusty roofs, alumakote and zinc. Free-estimate. 608221-3510.

UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 - 10x20 - 12x30 24-7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road, Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road and Lincoln Road

RENT SKID LOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month Carter& Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411.

Office Space For Rent OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th holeon golfcourse Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628

Rentals BROOKLYN. 4-bedroom, 2,100sq.ft. home, 1.5-bath, all appliances furnished, 2-stall garage. Rural setting. $1,250-month plus utilities. 608-3385408. GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month,includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 STOUGHTON 2-BEDROOM, 2-bath. Available now and for Fall. In-unit laundry, garage, patio or balcony, dishwasher, Fox Prairie Elementary. Upper/Lower from $1,050/mo., townhouse from $1,325-$1,375/mo. Call 608-807-0287 or visit kingandmain. stevebrownapts.com. ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 608-877-9388

Storage Spaces For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

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ANGUS CROSSBRED calves and Holstein bull calves for sale. 608-7788718.

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FOR SALE: 40 Dairy cows, 31 Holsteins, 9 Holstein Jersey Cross. Retiring from milking and priced to sell. 608-897-8014. FOR SALE: Hampshire Ewe lambs, sired by a former stud Ram at Iowa State. 608-732-4802.

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FOR SALE: 1150 International feed mill, 310 New Holland small square baler, 10ft. International grain drill. 608-723-2684.

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WANTED: CONSIGNORS for the upcoming PAPA Alliance Black hided Feeder Calf and Yearling sales at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI. Sale dates are November 1, December 6 and January 3. Call and get on the early listings for whichever sale works best for you. No dairy crosses. All new on November 15 PAPA Alliance is sponsoring its first red hided sale for Red Angus and Hereford and all other red calves and yearlings. Take advantage of this all new sale specifically for red hided cattle. For information contact Greg May 608-574-0719 or BLE 608-994-2020.

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KUHLE ANGUS is selling 120 bred cows and heifers on Sunday, September 22 at 2:00pm. View sale book and videos at angus.org. Sale held at 1491 Hwy 80, Hazel Green. Lunch at noon. 563-542-0803.

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Legion celebrates a century Stoughton’s Otis Sampson American Legion Post 59 celebrated 100 years of service to veterans and the community on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the post, 803 Page St. An honor guard presented the flags, Stoughton Mayor Tim Swadley read a proclamation and Steve Grady and vice-commander Larry Johnson gave presentations on the post’s history. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Members of the Stoughton American Legion Post 59 honor guard post the flags at the beginning of the 100th anniversary celebration Sept. 14.

Above, World War II veteran Lenny Swiggum, 103, watches the ceremony at Post 59. At right, from left, World War II veteran and 70 plus year post member, Dick Amundson talks with 60 year post member Bob Dvorak at the century celebration.

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said there is a shortage of 5,000 mechanical technicians. “(That push) kind of left us, that weren’t college bound, to just do whatever,” he said. “Some of us found our way and there’s a lot of that haven’t.” Wi t h t h e s h o r t a g e , Conant was having difficulty staffing his shop. In eight years, he went through 14 technicians. He had to get creative. Greg Vale has been with Conant for 10 years and graduated from Stoughton High School in 2011. Vale encourages people interested in the trade to participate in the program. After

a second house, new truck, and an associate’s degree, the only debt he carries is his mortgages. “(Vale) is the ultimate success story,” Conant said. The program also gives a new tool set, worth roughly $3,500, something Vale said helped him get started and made him a better technician. He sees himself in the auto industry for at least the next 10 years, he said. Beyond working with the high school students, Conant also partners with the local Boy Scouts to expose kids to the trades profession early by earning an AutoMotive Merit Badge. Scouts check oil, change tires and identify certain components of a

vehicle. Some students are into it and some aren’t, but that is the point, Conant said, as the important thing is to expose kids to different professionals early on so they are able to make the decision themselves. He said It all goes back to doing something you are passionate about. “If you truly love something, you’re going to excel at it,” Conant said. “It’s not going to be work, it’s going to be something you like to do.” Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.