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Same squeeze, different year Second time around for Swadley, Friedl as budget faces similar challenges JIM FEROLIE Verona Press editor

As Stoughton city staff prepare a budget for 2020, they’re in familiar territory.

Continued modest growth, lagging behind most of Dane County, is again combined with typical increased costs and several departments looking for more help, Swadley making for yet another difficult cycle.

Unlike last year, when he was just a few months into his term, Mayor Tim Swadley has had more time to get everyone prepared for the tough decisions to come in the next several weeks. And finance director Jamin Friedl has been able to improve systems to ensure any short-term

If You Go First budget meeting: Thursday, Oct. 3 Second budget meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 16 Third budget meeting: Thursday, Oct. 24

struggles are put into a long-term perspective.

That includes preparing more appropriate information for the Common Council, approaching each department’s budget from a historical perspective and connecting departments such as streets and utilities for better planning.

Those adjustments, Swadley told the Hub last week, will help make sure early on the council has a better picture of department head needs and department heads have a clearer understanding of the choices alders will face.

“The process this year i s n ’t m u c h d i ff e r e n t ,” he said. “It’s easier to approach certain members of leadership (in

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A storm that knocked down a portion of the 100-year-old building known as the blacksmith shop on Oct. 20, 2018 led to months of litigation and an eventual settlement between the city’s Redevelopment Authority and Earth Construction. The blacksmith shop was demolished on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Blacksmith shop dismantled Century-old building had been protected until partial collapse in 2018 JUSTIN LOEWEN Hub correspondent

The blacksmith shop is no more.

A building labeled by some as historic at 501 E. South St., it was the last remnant of the Highway Trailer complex and the centerpiece of a controversy that pitted preservationists against those pushing for redevelopment of Stoughton’s riverfront for more than two years.

Also known as the Mandt Foundry, the century-old building met its fate Sept. 19 at the hands of Earth

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Construction LLC, which was contractually responsible for the shop’s removal. The demolition capped an almost yearlong saga of liability disputes between the contractor and the city’s Redevelopment Authority.

After Earth Construction removed five of the six Highway Trailer buildings last year, the blacksmith shop had less protection from the wind, and an October windstorm rendered it structurally unstable after a partial collapse of the northwest corner of the building.

Earth Construction claimed it had no responsibility for the collapse, but the RDA argued it did and withheld the final $150,000 payment until the dispute was resolved in July, after

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Timeline 1905: First Highway Trailer buildings built for Moline Plow Co. 1910: Blacksmith shop built 1997: Buildings abandoned 2012: City purchases buildings March 2017: RDA votes to demolish Highway Trailer, council places moratorium April 2017: Moratorium lifted, except for blacksmith shop August 2018: Demolition begins October 2018: Storm damages blacksmith shop September 2019: Demolition complete

Third annual Art Walk set for Sept. 28 MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

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Diane Washa carried her easel, paints, brushes and canvas over a bed of boulders to find the perfect spot to paint Maine’s ocean shores.

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outdoors or “en plein air,” since 2006 and plans to replicate that same ocean scene at this year’s Stoughton Art Walk.

Organizers from the third annual Art Walk, which takes place from 10 a.m. to

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The City of Stoughton’s Downtown Revitalization Subcommittee is looking to identify the community’s vision for the downtown area.

Members of the public can attend an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to aid the subcommittee Duranczyk and consultant Ayres Associates in formulating a downtown investment plan. The event, consisting of five different feedback stations, will run from 5-8 p.m. at the Lageret, 515 E. Main St. The first station will involve a “values” board, where participants can place three sticky dots on the concepts they feel best e m b o d i e s S t o u g h t o n ’s essential values.

Station 2 will have a map of the downtown project area, where guests can highlight their favorite places with a green dot, mediocre locations with a yellow dot and inadequate areas with a red dot.

The third station will consist of several picture-filled boards, where participants can use three dots for each

If You Go What: Downtown investment plan open house When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Where: The Lageret, 515 E. Main St. Info: Call Denise Duranczyk at 873-8302 or email bobkomes@ hotmail.com

to vote on their visual preferences for downtown parking, events, art, signage, parks/open space, business/ dining and visitor centers/ restrooms.

Station 4 will be an “open” board for providing additional insights on these same categories using sticky notes. The final station will have a computer for people who haven’t yet filled out the subcommittee’s downtown market survey.

Feedback from the open house and survey, along with input from focus groups and interviews, will help determine priorities for the downtown investment plan.

For information, call subcommittee chair Denise Duranczyk at 873-6619 or email bobkomes@hotmail. com.

‘What we are all about’ Fire department open house Oct. 5 MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

The Stoughton Fire Department purchased its first steam pumper fire engine in 1883 for $1,950; her name was “City Queen,” and her legacy lives on through the volunteer department today.

Community members can get a chance to know the history of the SFD and the current 35 volunteer firefighters who collectively are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at the SFD Open House Saturday, Oct. 5.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stoughton Fire Department, 401 E. Main St. There will be games, equipment demonstrations and information on preventing fires in recognition of National Fire Prevention Week.

“We have almost daily contact with the community so it is good that they know who we are and what we are capable of,” fire chief Scott Wegner said.

The SFD rescue area covers Stoughton, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Rutland with a collective population of more than 25,000 people. There are 35 volunteer firefighters, two full time and one part time staff member.

Participants can enjoy demonstrations from various SFD equipment like

If You Go What: SFD open house When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5 Where: Stoughton Fire Department, 401 E. Main St. Info: 873-7218

pumper trucks, a ladder truck, rescue boat or brush trucks. A scavenger hunt is scheduled with items hidden throughout the 23,000 square foot fire station, which was built in 2008.

Wegner said it is a good opportunity for children to learn about the firefighting profession and encourage adults to donate their time. “ I t i s ( t h e p u b l i c ’s ) chance to come and see what we are all about,” he said.

Volunteers will also provide information on how to prevent fires in the home.

The top three fire prevention techniques are: store flammables away from heaters and furnaces, make sure electrical devices are in good condition and have up to date smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, Wegner said.

For more information on how to volunteer with the department or SFD history, visit ci.stoughton.wi.us Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.

Helping make history Danky wins American Journalism Historians Association award SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

A national history organization last month honored a Stoughton man for a career spent relentlessly helping to document the experience of everyday Americans for the permanent historical record.

Jim Danky received the Distinguished Service to Journalism History Award Aug. 27 from the American Journalism Historians Association.

The award is a “rare honor” given on three other occasions and is generally reserved for those “outside the field of academe who have made major contributions to the preservation of journalism history,” according to an AHA Awards Committee news release.

“It is obvious that any successful nominee must be someone who truly ‘has made an extraordinary effort to further significantly our understanding of, our ability to explore, media history,’” wrote AJHA Awards committee chair Dr. Thomas A. Mascaro.

Danky, a faculty associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, was responsible for the preservation of a massive newspaper collection he tended during a 40 year career at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin, second in size only to the series at the Library of Congress.

One nominator wrote that Danky, “radically increase(ed) the scope of the Society’s serial holdings in many new fields” . . . (and) added more than 75,000 new titles during his tenure, helping to “define many new areas for inquiry by historians.”

He was credited for being particularly effective at preserving publications outside the mainstream, such as African American, Native American,

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Stoughton resident Jim Danky received the Distinguished Service to Journalism History Award Aug. 27.

Alaska natives, Hawaiian natives, Latin American and Haitian American newspapers, among others.

“James Danky, through sheer dedication and resolve, expanded newspaper collections for the University of Wisconsin-Madison for overlooked subjects, and helped organize conferences and colloquia to expand intellectual discourse on these topics of journalism history,” Mascaro wrote. “His long list of impressive professional services to the field of media history is truly outstanding.”

Danky told the Hub last week he is particularly proud of the award “because it comes from peers, and even more so that it comes more than 12 years after I’ve retired.”

“My goodness … to be remembered so nicely,” he said. “I’m glad for all the support the society provided during my decades of work there.”

Danky started working at the historical society in 1973 with a student job when he was attending graduate school next door at UW-Madison. He

retired in 2007.

“I just never left,” he told the Hub last week.

Tasked with acquiring materials, Danky said his approach came from a “pretty simple idea that everybody should be able to speak for themselves.”

“You want that principle of authenticity, and as a historian, I want those print materials that are the manifestation of that,” he said.

Danky was always actively seeking out the widest possible spectrum of publications to add to the collection, he said. The more obscure, the better.

“It’s about getting those authentic voices, and you do that by ceaselessly asking people about things – was there a newsletter from that group?” he said. “Back in the age of bookstores, you looked at the stuff on the ‘free’ piles. Don’t take the mainstream view if there’s an even more specific publication.”

Some of the more interesting ones over the years have been military newspapers, Danky said, which number by the hundreds, with a variety of information.

“Sometimes you get them from places that are incredibly ‘of the moment,’ like the base we’ve got in Kandahar, Afghanistan or (Guantanamo Bay, Cuba),” he said.

Those publications would include basic information like the cafeteria menu, he said, but also details people don’t find elsewhere.

“To me, it was about trying to take the lived experience of Americans and try to figure out what kind of print they produced, and what kind of print would be interesting to collect,” he said. “If you think that the lives of people are important, then you look for the sources that document them, and you collect them and make them available.”

Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott. delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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‘Enhanced security’ for athletic events Rules include no carry-ins or re-entry, bags searched The Stoughton Area School District has issued new rules for district athletic events.

That’ll affect people who want to bring carry-ins and or who leave and plan to come back or who carry bags into games.

Effective immediately, carry-ins and re-entry into events aren’t allowed, and all bags will be subject to searches.

According to a district news release Sept. 17, the security updates are “designed to ensure a safe environment for our students, families and visitors who attend athletic events.”

“It is unfortunate that we have to institute these kinds of measures, but we always want to err on the side of caution when it comes to safety,” the news release read.

The release stated the rules as follows: All bags are subject to search. Items not allowed include drugs, alcohol, tobacco or vaping products and weapons. Fans are encouraged to use clear bags.

Carry-ins are not permitted, nor are items such as balls, bikes and skateboards.

Fans who leave the venue during the competition will not be readmitted, to reduce the possibility of outside issues or incidents impacting sporting events and help prevent patrons

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from retrieving unauthorized items and bringing them into the venue.

The east gate of Collins Field will be locked during the competition. Upon completion of the game, this gate will be reopened.

SASD officials are also planning additional safety improvements, including updated lighting and

posting of parking restrictions in the Devonshire lot, as part of ongoing safety upgrades.

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RDA brings new opportunities downtown It took a little longer than we wanted and it was bumpier than we hoped, but the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is harnessing the energy for change.

With the recent demolition of the historic Blacksmith Shop and the recent commitment to work with Brink LLC of Madison (and the city) on a developer’s agreement, two benchmark events are pointing to a “go” position for the riverfront project for 2020 and beyond.

At the same time, the RDA’s Downtown Revitalization Subcommittee continues its strong leadership to oversee the development of a dynamic and inspirational plan to keep the downtown fresh and alive for businesses and residents. The subcommittee met with community leaders via focus groups and is now seeking input from citizens until early October. On Oct. 1, they will be holding an open house at the Lageret that will serve as a mini-charette to share ideas and needs in a friendly atmosphere.

These two parallel initiatives come at a great time for Stoughton’s downtown and the community in general. Downtowns, any downtowns, wear out with age and the economics that supports businesses changes with consumer demand and time. Businesses that were strong 10 years ago can become dated with technology changes or competition from outlying businesses.

It is no simple matter keeping downtowns viable in this world.

A Hub article from this summer noted the struggle that several downtown businesses were facing. Some turnover is healthy, but excessive turnover points to other concerns.

The RDA is aware of the fragile nature of downtowns and that is why we are so pleased to have a developer, Brink LLC, who shares this concern and is dedicated to making sure its development actions enhance downtown vitality. It is now becoming easy to imagine that the 200 to 400 new residents of the riverfront project area will be taking their turn to strengthen downtown businesses and culture through their shopping, dining, and walking presence. And, if we are fortunate to see the Whitewater Park built over the next three years, that will provide even more fuel for our downtown economic engine.

This fall and winter will be critical for the RDA’s two downtown initiatives. Lots of discussions will be held between many parties even as consultants begin their work to scope out engineering and planning needs. It is an exciting time for Stoughton, and the RDA is committed to making sure the downtown will have a destiny befitting a city that remains one of the strongest and most historic small cities in Wisconsin.

Roger Springman City of Stoughton

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Budget: Voluntary, mandatory limits could be concerns Continued from page 1 one-on-one meetings before the budget).”

Swadley and Friedl will introduce the mayor’s budget at the council’s Oct. 3 committee of the whole meeting, which is a less formal version of a Common Council meeting. The committee has three meetings scheduled to discuss the budget before it gets published for a November public hearing.

The good news for taxpayers is tax rates are likely to drop, though with the increase in home values felt all over the county, city taxes will likely go up for most people.

But there’s much yet to be worked out before that becomes clear.

So far, many items in the budget have been moving targets, including state aids and health insurance. And it’s unclear yet which will be the biggest limiting factor in the budget, a statutory limit of 1.5 percent growth (based on net new construction) or expenditure restraint, a voluntary program that would cost more than $200,000 next year if the city doesn’t stay under a set spending number.

Either way, there won’t be m a ny o p t i o n s ava i l a b l e , s o Swadley has been working with department heads to tighten their requests, which included staffing increases for every department but finance and the clerk’s office.

“We’re just going to try to chip away at it the best we can,” Swadley said. “Last year, we thought the 3% (cost-of-living increase) was a win. We’re not sure what a win is this year.”

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Certainly not everyone will get a win in this year’s budget.

As with past years, there is no way the council could fulfill all department staffing requests.

Again, there are requests for police, fire, library, public works and other departments. Though few are realistic this year, all will

Net new construction 2012: .35 percent 2013: .45 percent 2014: .82 percent 2015: 1.11 percent 2016: 1.94 percent 2017: 1.75 percent 2018: 1.59 percent 2019: 1.48 percent

they move on.

City staff have scored at least one important victory, with Gillingham reducing what had been expected to be an 8 percent increase in health insurance rates.

“She’s negotiated with our health care provider,” Swadley said. “She’s been able to maintain a flat rate for 2020, which is a huge win for us.”

Working it out

be presented to give a well-rounded look at what they believe the city eventually will need.

“The council has requested we give them all the requests, because they want to understand what our needs are and the benefits if we would fill all of those positions,” Swadley explained.

One request is the “right-sizing” staff compensation plan Swadley introduced last year. He and human resources director AJ Gillingham had hoped to complete it this year, but even though it appears to be less expensive, it doesn’t seem likely, he said.

A position that might not be as difficult to fund as others is an engineer tech for the planning department. Because those services are routinely performed by contractors and because it would be so closely tied to capital improvements, the city has the ability to use some of the $200,000 the general fund sends annually to the capital improvement plan.

“Other municipalities fund these positions through the CIP,” Swadley pointed out. “These are the types of things we just couldn’t do last year because I was new, and Jamin was new.”

Another benefit of the position would be succession planning, he said. All three members of the planning department are nearing eligibility for retirement, and this position could help ensure a seamless transition whenever

While alders discuss the mayor’s proposed budget during three October meetings, staff will continue to adjust details, based both on requests and on new information.

Despite the state levy limits – preventing municipalities from increasing more than net new construction – there are often ways to move money around if there’s something that’s high priority.

For example, it could also reduce its contributions to rolling funds aimed at debt reduction, such as for equipment replacement and building maintenance, though doing so can create holes in future budgets.

Swadley said those funds are designed to ensure the city’s bond rating stays in good standing, which helps it get good interest rates on debt.

“We’re pretty aggressive on paying debt off, and we have to be,” he said.

Those numbers can be weighed against future expectations, such as how debt on a previous EMS station remodel will be retiring next year.

Swadley will be holding oneon-one meetings with each department head to determine priorities.

“We not only go through the numbers, but we hear from the leadership positions what the benefit would be,” he said. “Then make determinations which ones we can fulfill.”

Email Hub editor Jim Ferolie at stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com.​

Glossary Net new construction Under state legislation passed in 2011, municipal budgets are allowed for the most part to increase only by the amount their overall value grows.

This percentage is called net new construction, and it’s published by the state Department of Revenue each year in August.

There are exceptions – keeping up with increases in debt payments is the biggest, a policy that actually encourages borrowing.

Levy, mill rate The tax levy is the total amount a municipality extracts in property taxes. This amount cannot increase, regardless of property value, unless the city grows, has increased debt obligations or can carry over a portion of either or both of those factors from a previous year.

The mill rate is the tax percentage, expressed as a cost per $1,000 in assessed value. That means if your home is worth $200,000 and the mill rate is $10, the amount you would pay in property taxes is $2,000 annually.

Correction In the Sept. 19 edition of the Hub, World War II veteran Leonard Swingen’s name was misspelled due to incorrect information provided to the newspaper.

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If You Go What: Oktoberfest Celebration When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 Where: Stoughton Senior Center, 248 W Main St. Info: 873-8585

What: Music Appreciation Series When: 3 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 30 to Nov. 11 Where: Stoughton Opera House, 381 E Main St. Info: stoughtonoperahouse.com

musicians and performing for local concert series.

The Wingra Wind Quintet is set to play Oct. 21 with current members; Timothy Hagen, flute; Andreas Oeste, oboe; Alicia Lee, clarinet; Marc Vallon, bassoon and Devin Cobleigh-Morrison, horn.

The Wisconsin Brass Quintet, the second of the three faculty chamber ensembles, is set to play Nov. 4.

Musicweb International wrote the Wisconsin Brass Quintet, formed in 1972, is one of the most “superb brass ensembles in the world.” Current members are; Jean Laurenz and Gilson Silva, trumpets; Jeff Scott, horn; Mark Hetzler, trombone and Tom Curry, tuba.

There are two piano performances on Oct. 7 and Oct. 28.

The first group is The Avanti Piano Trio, a combination of Joseph Ross on piano, Wes Luke on violin and Hannah Wolkstein on cello.

Kangwoo Jin, set to play on Oct. 28, is an international performer and UW-Madison professor.

Beutel said the pianist can be mesmerizing to watch.

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Art: 26 artists to exhibit on Main Street Continued from page 1 5 p.m Saturday, Sept. 28, plan to host 26 artists, who will exhibit in the businesses along Main Street. This year, spectators can witness four day-long demonstrations, including Washa’s “en plein air,” at Abel Contemporary Gallery.

Event participants can enjoy local and regional art such as cartoonist ceramic sculptors, Wisconsin themed paintings, glass jewelry and architectural photos with custom frames.

The event has brought more than 2,000 visitors to downtown Stoughton each year, the Hub previously reported. Visitors are able to browse and purchase artwork, which is displayed in 22 locations. Prices for the pieces will range from $5 to $1,500.

This is the first year the City of Stoughton Arts Council has organized the event. The Chamber of Commerce previously organized the event but collectively decided it didn’t align with their mission, Arts Council representative Nicole Dowland said.

In November 2018, The Stoughton Arts Council organized a community forum to gage interested residents and to see if there were community members who wanted to organize Art Walk. Dowland said there was so much enthusiasm from businesses and residents, the Arts Council, which is part of city

government, decided to take it over.

“There was not a single person in the room who said they didn’t want the event to happen,” Dowland said.

For people who have participated previously, the format for this year’s Art Walk will be the same, including the demonstrations where visitors can watch artists create in real time.

She said they are meant to give visitors a new experience with the artwork.

“Demonstrations are important because they add an element of interaction,” Dowland said. “We encourage the folks and visitors to interact and learn more about these various art forms.”

Washa, long time exhibitor at Abel Contemporary Gallery, said with her “en plein air” style of painting, she is use to spectators. She generally creates Wisconsin landscapes like prairies, streams and rivers with oil paints.

Among other demonstrators are Andrea Herkert, live rosemaling at Woodland Studios, 195 E. Main St.; wheel throwing by Brook Johnson at Green Road Pottery, 261 W. Main St; Ingrid McMasters spinning at Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts, 168 W. Main St. and all day tours at the 1921 historic Stoughton Village Players Theater.

There will also be live music at four locations.

Brass Knuckles Brass Quintet is to play at 10 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m. There will be a preview of the Stoughton

High School Musical and performances by members of the Stoughton Center for the Arts, during the Stoughton Community Farmers’ Market in the parking lot near city hall.

Fahrenheit 364 plans to have three performances starting at noon with Dave Bacholl, then 1:30 p.m. with the Bluebirds band and 3:30 p.m. with Christina Dollhausen. Brandi Branes, the new house manager at Stoughton Opera House, will play marimba with her husband, Kevin Carnes, at 1 p.m. at Abel Contemporary Gallery.

L a s t l y, B l u e M o o n Klezmer plans to perform 2 p.m. at the Stoughton Public Library with member Richard MacDonald, the former library director.

The Art Walk has always been a juried show. Four judges are to walk visit each artist and score on originality, composition/design, technical skill/difficulty and presentation.

At the end of the event, there is a closing ceremony open to the public at Fahrenheit 354. Awards are announced at 7 p.m. at Fahrenheit 354. Artists compete for best of show, first place, second place and viewer’s choice, which is chosen by the public.

For more information visit artswalkstoughton.com.

Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.

Choose from a variety of 1" thick hardwood and softwood boards cut from city trees.

All boards are rough cut and variable width/length.

Maple, oak, cherry, walnut, pine and more available.

Some large slabs with live edge! *Cash and Checks Only *All lumber must be taken at time of sale

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M i k e S c h n e i d e r, a nationally known polka star, started playing the accordion at age 6.

Today, the Mike Schneider Band has been nominated for 17 polka awards and you can celebrate Wisconsin polka heritage with Schneider at the Stoughton Senior Center.

T h e s e n i o r c e n t e r ’s Oktoberfest celebration is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 3, and Schneider plans to perform at noon.

If guests would like lunch before the performance, they should make reservations by Oct. 1.

The senior center will serve pork schnitzel, German potato salad, bread rolls, fruit and cake.

No reservations are required for the music.

For more information, and to make reservations call 873-8585

After 35 years as a choir teacher, director of the Stoughton Singers Choir and 18 years organizing the Music Appreciation series, John Beutel has his finger on the pulse of the music scene.

The Music Appreciation series, held twice a year, is a seven-week program that brings quality performances to the Stoughton community at no cost. The first performance is set for Monday, Sept. 30.

The Stoughton Opera House hosts all performances at 3 p.m. Mondays. The variety of this season’s acts include brass quintets, pianists, string quartets and solo singers. There are international names featured during the series, as well as local bands and graduate students.

Beutel said each performer has “that magic,” and a “soul that illuminates the music.”

The first performer is Shaddai Amor, a soprano singer from the Philippines, on Sept. 30. She has a Masters of Music in voice performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has performed everything from Mozart, Rossini to Purcell all over the world, Beutel said.

Two groups in this season’s Music Appreciation series are faculty quintets from UWMadison. The groups are committed to the Wisconsin Idea, Beutel said, and want to bring the university into the communities.

These groups travel to Wisconsin high schools and concert halls working with young

Saturday, October 5, 2019 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Racetrack Park, 400 Racetrack Rd, Stoughton, WI

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of the person with the piano and you see the movement of their whole body,” Beutel said. “You watch them make the music.”

The Jordan Kowalski Jazz Quintet, planned for Oct. 14, hopes to highlight UW-Madison students.

The finale on Nov. 11 is The Hunt String Quartet from the UW Scholarship Student Ensemble, a highly competitive group. Beutel said this is a returning group that always receives an immediate standing ovation.

Beutel said he wants the series to bring music to Stoughton that couldn’t be heard here otherwise.

“People that love (music), it lightens their life,” Beutel said. “It is a positive thing for them to experience and hear it here (in Stoughton).”

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Electronics recycling

Cemetery tour

The senior center recycles unwanted cell phones, laptops, cameras, mp3 players and video game consoles.

Donations help the environment by keeping harmful chemicals out of landfills and 90 percent of all proceeds benefit the senior center. The fundraising project is sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Cellular Recycler.

Drop off boxes can be found at the senior center and Hanson Electronics, 2384 Jackson St. For information, call 873-8585.

Learn more about the Oregon area’s past residents during the Oregon Area Historical Society Rutland Cemetery Tour 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 at the Rutland Cemetery on Hwy. 14. Meet at the Oregon Area Senior Center at 1 p.m. for transportation to the cemetery and a box lunch to eat at the church. The cost is $10. Participants will learn about local celebrities like Bartlett Runey, Charles and David Anthony, Cornelia DeJean, Henry and Lyman Hanan and the Waterman family.

For more information, call Dixie Brown at 259-2577 or JoAnn Swenson at 835-3043.

STEAM night Parents, volunteers, students and teachers come together for a night of hands-on STEAM activities from 5:307 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at Kegonsa Elementary School, 1400 Vernon St. There will be DNA isolation and bioluminescence activities. Dr. Yolanda Stypula- Cyrus will be leading the event.

For information, visit stoughton.k12. wi.us/kegonsa-elementary-school

Jenny Appleseed Get to know the fictional Jenny Appleseed, sister of Johnny Appleseed, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 West Koshkonong Road.

Jessica Michna plays Jenny and takes participants through an American folklore journey.

For information, call 873-9456.

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

Acanthus Carving Don Rorvig is teaching a Norwegian Acanthus Wood Carving class from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St. The class will be offered every Tuesday until spring. The price is $10 per class.

To find out the necessary chisels for the class, contact Rorvig at ragnar8@ mailbag.com Acanthus wood carving is a relief style that involves leaves and scrolls.

For information, contact ragnar8@ mailbag.com.

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

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Stoughton Baptist Church

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

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Education hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

Adult Bible Study: 9:15-9:45 a.m.

LakeView Church

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

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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Thursday, Sept. 26

• 5-8 p.m., US 51 public meeting, Stoughton High School, 600 Lincoln Ave. • 5:30-7 p.m., STEAM Night, Kegonsa Elementary, 1400 Vernon St.

Friday, Sept. 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

Saturday, Sept. 28

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Art Walk Stoughton, Main Street, artwalkstoughton.com • 12:30-2:30 p.m., Jenny Appleseed, West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 West Koshkonong Road

Sunday, Sept. 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, 206-1178

Monday, Sept. 30

• 9:30 a.m., Fall baby story time, library, 873-6281 • 3 p.m., Music Appreciation with Shaddai Amor, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., 877-4400

Tuesday, Oct. 1

• 6:30-8 p.m., Acanthus Carving ($10), Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St.,

Thursday, Oct. 3

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oktoberfest Celebration, senior center, 873-8585 • 3:30 p.m., Teen Advisory Board Meeting, library, 8736281 • 6:30 p.m., Adult Craft Club, library, 873-6281

Friday, Oct. 4

• 1 p.m., First Friday Movie: “Yesterday,” senior center, 873-8585

Saturday, Oct. 5

• 10 a.m., Library play date, library, 873-62281

Sunday, Oct. 6

• 9 a.m., 175th anniversary service, East Koshkonong Church, 454 East Church Road, 423-3017

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

First Lutheran Church

9209 Fulton St., Edgerton 884-8512 • fultonchurch.org Saturday: 8 a.m. prayer breakfast Sunday: 8 a.m., 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.

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

Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion

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

Fulton Church

Cooksville Lutheran Church

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Covenant Lutheran Church

Christ the King Community Church

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

Enjoy a weekend full of scrapbooking and craft projects at the Sons of Norway-Mandt Lodge, 317 S, Page St., starting 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.

Registration is due by Oct. 15 and the cost is $50. The class runs 7-11 p.m.

Friday, Nov.1; 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3.

Participants should bring their own scrapbooking project to work on. There will be snacks and drinks each day, and each participant will have an 8-foot table to use.

For information, email lauriebarrett79@yahoo.com

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

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

Christian Assembly Church

Scrapbooking Weekend

The City of Stoughton and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue are looking for tax aide volunteers. Tax aide volunteers help prepare free basic income tax returns with electronic filing for the upcoming tax season.

The program aids people with disabilities, seniors and people with lower income who can’t afford tax preparation services.

175 years To apply, visit revenue.wi.gov and East Koshkonong Church will hold search VITA. a special service as part of their 175th Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l C i n d y anniversary 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. The McGlynn at 873-8585.

700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship, 9:15 a.m. family express worship 401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

church is located at 454 East Church Road, Cambridge.

The celebration will include music by the Grieg Chorus and a Hardanger fiddler.

For information, call 423-3017

The two fundamental moral forces at work in the world are love and strife. Love nurtures and comforts us while strife depletes and annoys us.

Love unites us while strife divides us. Love is the spirit of reconciliation and patient, unselfish endurance that allows us to get along with our fellow man, while strife is the spirit of struggle and selfish egoism that creates divisions among us. And while it is true that God is love, and that love is associated with virtue and holiness while strife tends toward vice and sin, the truth is more complicated. After all, God uses strife to help us grow and develop.The patriarchs of the Bible all encountered strife in their lives.The Israelites were enslaved, driven from their homeland, and forced to live in the desert.

Jacob literally wrestled with God, and was renamed Israel after this struggle, a name which means “he who strives with God.” Perhaps the ideal way to think about the twin forces of love and strife is that love is the force that allows us to prevail when we strive. Love is usually the best way to settle strife; we don’t overcome hatred by hating, but by love. We know we will be challenged in our lives, and how much better to meet the myriad challenges of lifethan to know that we are loved, andloved unconditionally.

–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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Blanton comes to Opera House to ‘shake people up’ BILL LIVICK Hub correspondent

New Orleans based singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton has worked in the music business for well over a decade, but in the past year her career shifted to high gear with the release of her sixth album, “Buck Up.” National Public Radio music critic Ken Tucker reviewed the album on NPR’s Fresh Air, calling it one of the year’s 10 best.

Since then, Blanton has been getting other rave reviews and selling more concert tickets.

“Yeah, it was huge for my career,” the 34-year-old performer said during a telephone interview last week.

Blanton and her band make their debut performance at the Stoughton Opera House Friday, when they’ll play music ranging from funky folk to rhythm and blues centered around the singer’s sultry voice and clever tunes.

Her originals tend to fall into one of three broad categories — romance/love songs, social/political commentary, or quirky/funny.

“With both the political and the romantic stuff,” Blanton explained, “I often find it kind of tedious unless there’s an element of humor. So a lot of those songs have an element of humor otherwise I can’t get up the gumption to finish them.”

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An example from her latest album is the song “Bed,” in which the singer declares she’s “not gonna get out of bed today” while lamenting the result of last presidential election: “Every time I turn on the news it’s like a kick in the head; why don’t you wake me up when the President’s dead.”

“That song was trying to make it into more of a joke than it felt like,” she observed. “Humor is one of my main coping mechanisms.”

A busy year

Musical upbringing Blanton was raised in a musical family in a small town in Virginia. Her parents played instruments and were “both very enthusiastic music appreciators,” she said.

Her family’s social life revolved around music, and she began playing guitar at age 13.

“Our house when I was growing up doubled as like a retreat center, and also like kind of a party central,” she recalled with a laugh.

“We always had parties and we always had like random interesting people coming through the house.”

Blanton’s grandfather sent her some CDs for her 13th birthday and introduced her to jazz, particularly the music of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.

“I was really struck with them,” she remembered.

“They’re still probably my

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“That experience helped me create a musical identity and a musical expression for myself,” she added. “It led me to discovering jazz and playing other types of

music.”

Blanton grew up fast in that supportive environment. But she was impatient to become an adult and left home at 16, moved to Eugene, Oregon, and began living in a house with a bunch of other young musicians.

It proved to be a turning point in her personal evolution.

“I landed in this really creative household, with mostly people who were older than me in their early 20s,” she recalled. “There were probably five different bands operating out of that

one household.”

B e f o r e l o n g s h e wa s writing songs, improving her guitar technique and performing in a band as a backup singer. She said it all amounted to “sort of a creative pressure cooker” that was “great and exciting.”

“I don’t know if I would have chosen this career path if I hadn’t had those couple of years just to really experiment,” Blanton said.

With the help of friends, s h e r e c o r d e d h e r fi r s t album, “Hush,” in 2002.

Three years later she released the first of six

Since releasing “Buck Up” in February, Blanton and her band have been touring almost nonstop.

She resides in New Orleans but hasn’t been there since June, she said, adding that she’s become a “more prolific” songwriter in recent years and has enough material composed already for her next album.

A self-declared “socialist,” Blanton is critical of capitalism and says it’s an inefficient way to distribute “anything that’s really important to human life, like healthcare and music.”

She said she’s “always broke” but feels successful as a musician despite lacking a bank account.

From the stage and also in her blog, which tackles subjects ranging from gender expectations and capitalism to sex, Blanton said she likes to “shake people up a little bit.”

“As a performer, over the last 15 years I’ve noticed that my style is almost like a vaudeville style. I like to have people laughing and I like to have a little bit of a shock factor,” she explained. “So when I perform, I want people to be laughing and maybe to be crying, and I want people to feel a little bit turned on and a little bit offended by what I’m saying.”

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Girls golf

Host Vikings take third at Badger South Tournament out the Vikings’ counting scores with a 116. Dulce Aguirre (119) also competed for Stoughton.

“The girls battled, but unfortunately we didn’t have our best day of the season,” Stoughton coach Stephen Stokes said. “But we still have a ton to play for. We wholeheartedly expect to send our team to sectionals.”

Madison Edgewood won the team title with 356 strokes, as Milton (380) edged Stoughton for second. Oregon junior Alyssa Schmidt won the individual title with a 2-over-par 74.

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Stoughton senior Derek Karlen (left) looks to make a move around Oregon’s Ben Schaefer in the Vikings’ 4-1 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Huntoon Field in Oregon.

Stoughtion falls to rival Oregon MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

T h e S t o u g h t o n b oy s soccer team went on the road and lost to Badger South Conference power Oregon 4-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at Huntoon Field.

Stoughton (5-3-1, 2-1 Badger South) entered the game in a three-way tie atop the conference with Oregon and Monona Grove.

“We came in with our head high and we knew it was going to be a battle,” Vikings senior defender Colin Holtan said. “I think we came in too high and we got knocked down a little bit.”

Junior midfielder AJ Mittelsteadt scored two goals to power the Vikings past Reedsburg in a Badger Conference crossover game on Thursday, Sept.

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the 68th minute to get the Vikings on the scoreboard.

Oregon answered with sophomore Eli Lehmann sneaking in a goal just inside the near post on a cross from classmate Alex Rodriguez.

Mittelsteadt said the Vikings changed their f o r m a t i o n a n d m ove d some players back to help defend against the Panthers.

“I think when we changed the formation and moved players back, we slowed them down,” Mittelsteadt said. “I think we hustled in the second half and played with a lot of heart, and it made a difference.”

Oregon outshot Stoughton 9-4.

Vikings goalkeeper Steven Benoy finished with six saves, while Oregon juniors Lincoln Martin and Coltrane LoBreglio combined for three saves.

Stoughton 5, Reedsburg 1 The Panthers scored

three first-half goals en route to a conference win over the Vikings.

Oregon (5-3-1, 3-0 Badger South) started fast with a goal by junior Pat Brognano off a direct kick in the 6th minute. Senior E t h a n Va n d e r m a u s e scored his first varsity goal from 25 yards out in the 22nd minute.

Oregon junior Jayson H owa r d s c o r e d o n a n assist by senior Collin Bjerke to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead in the 40th minute.

“I felt like that may have been the best half we have played this year,” Oregon coach Chris Mitchell said. “We wanted to get off to a great start and control the tempo. Stoughton was at kind of a loss in terms of how to deal with our style of play and energy.”

Mittelsteadt scored in

The Vikings broke the game open with four goals in the second half of a home win over the Beavers at Collins Field.

Middlesteadt scored his second goal in the 48th minute off an assist

by Milot Misini to put Stoughton ahead 2-1.

Milot Grancin scored off a pass by Ben Zeitner in the 54th minute.

Derek Karlen scored off an assist from Misini in the 76th minute, and Misini capped the scoring with a goal in the 79th minute.

Mittelsteadt scored his first goal in the 24th minute to open the scoring.

Reedsburg answered with a game-tying goal on a penalty kick in the 36th minute.

The Vikings outshot the Beavers 27-6. Stoughton goalkeeper Ethan Peterson made five saves.

The Stoughton girls golf team claimed third at the Badger South Conference Tournament on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at The Legend at Bergamont in Oregon.

The Vikings played in the DeForest Classic with players from Monona Grove, Watertown and Wisconsin Dells on Friday, Sept. 20, at Lake Windsor Country Club. Players from Beaver Dam, DeForest, Portage and Reedsburg won the Solheim Cup-style event 7-5.

The Vikings lost to Madison Edgewood 168-177 on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in a Badger South dual at Madison’s Yahara Hills Golf Course.

Edgewood 168, Stoughton 177

Badger South Tournament The Vikings finished with 387 strokes, as junior C a y l i e Ko t l ow s k i a n d senior Myranda Kotlowski were named first-team allconference.

Caylie Kotlowski took fourth overall with an 8-overpar 80. She was second at the turn with a 38 on the front nine thanks to birdies on the par-5 5th hole and par-4 8th.

Myranda Kotlowski fought the wind and shook off a

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Stoughton’s Caylie Kotlowski hits her approach on the par-4 9th hole at Yahara Hills’ East Course on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in a dual against Madison Edgewood. bee sting during her round to finish fifth with an 82.

“The wind made it really tough to judge distances,” she said. “Hitting the ball

straight was tricky, but it was manageable.”

Mara Hann shot a 53 on the back nine to finish with a 109. Rachel Foldy rounded

Caylie Kotlowski earned medalist honors with an even-par 36 on the front nine of Yahara Hills’ East Course.

Her round featured nine pars and several good looks at birdie.

“I was hitting my drives really well,” she said. “Then I was putting my irons in good spots, my wedge game was there if I needed it, and I felt really confident in my putting.”

Myranda Kotlowski carded a 38, the second-best score in the dual. Foldy shot a season-best 50, and Hann rounded out the Vikings’ counting scores with a 53.

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Stoughton crushes Edgewood on Homecoming MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Every week, Stough ton wide receiver Konner Knauf practices a scramble drill with quarterback Adam Hobson.

The unscripted practice paid off Friday, Sept. 20.

Knauf had seven receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown, and Hobson scored three touchdowns – two rushing and one passing – to lead the Vikings to a 45-0 victory over Madison Edgewood at Collins Field.

“We all know where we are supposed to go and when we are supposed to do it,” Knauf said. “It’s always great to be in there (end zone). I have to thank my offensive line.”

The Vikings’ defense was just as dominant as the offense, as Jack Sanford, Jonah O’Connor and Luke Fernholz each had an interception, leading to 18 points.

Stoughton limited the Crusaders to minus-13 rushing yards and 41 total yards en route to its second straight shutout, after blanking Fort Atkinson

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Stoughton’s Konner Knauf (6) returns a kickoff 34 yards in the second half against Madison Edgewood on Friday, Sept. 20, at Collins Field. The Vikings beat the Crusaders 45-0.

42-0 last week.

The Vikings racked up 435 total yards – 217 on the ground and 218 passing.

Hobson was 15 of 21 for 174 yards through the air and added 93 yards on eight carries.

“We felt comfortable coming out and doing the same thing,” he said. “If it’s

not broke, don’t fix it. We came out running the ball inside.”

The offensive performance by Stoughton came with Logan Wevley starting at offensive guard in place of senior Ethan Skavlen, who will miss the rest of the season with a broken leg.

“Just staying focused, locked on our keys and doing our jobs was the biggest thing,” Knauf said.

Stoughton marched 63 yards in eight plays on its second drive of the game, capped by a 5-yard touchdown run by Hobson.

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Girls tennis

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Stoughton’s Taylor Nisius lobs a shot over the net in a No. 1 doubles match against Monroe on Monday, Sept. 23, at Stoughton’s Karlie Halverson hits a return in her No. 2 singles match against Monroe at Recreation Park.

Recreation Park in Monroe. The Vikings edged the Cheesemakers 4-3 in a Badger South Conference dual.

Vikings continue strong play in Badger South first three duals of the Challenge on Friday, Sept. 20, a day after the Vikings beat The Stoughton girls ten- Milton 6-1. nis team went on the road in Stoughton 4, Monroe 3 Badger South Conference Stoughton junior Annika play and picked up a 4-3 dual win over Monroe on Goetz won her No. 1 sinMonday, Sept. 23, at Recre- gles match against Emma Towne 6-0, 6-3. ation Park.

Goetz played No. 2 douThe Vikings wrapped up Badger/Big Eight Chal- bles last season, but has lenge with a dual against successfully made the tranVe r o n a o n We d n e s d a y, sition back to singles.

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Stoughton volleyball beats Evansville again, this time at Middleton Invitational MARK NESBITT

and five aces.

Assistant sports editor

Fort Atkinson def.

The Stoughton volley- Stoughton 25-12, ball team went 1-3 at the 25-22, 25-22 Middleton Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, to snap a five-match losing streak.

The Vikings were swept

by Fort Atkinson in a Badger South Conference home match on Thursday, Sept. 19.

Middleton Invitational Stoughton defeated Evansville for the second time this season, defeating the Blue Devils 25-16, 25-17 for its lone win in Middleton.

Wi s c o n s i n H e i g h t s edged the Vikings 25-20, 25-23. Cuba City beat Stoughton 31-29, 25-11, and Madison Memorial rolled past Stoughton 25-13, 25-15.

Stoughton senior outside hitter Kat Eugster had a team-high 21 kills in Middleton.

Senior setter Greta Nashhold racked up 52 assists, and Abby Lewis added 17 kills.

Senior Aspen Alexander posted a team-high 36 digs

going from No. 4 singles to No. 2 doubles and back to singles,” she said. “The points are a lot faster and people are trying to hit it harder in No. 1 singles.”

Karlie Halverson won 6-3, 6-0 in No. 2 singles.

Savanna Strutzel battled for a 6-0, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0 win in No. 3 singles.

Stoughton’s No. 2 doubles team of Paige Bellefeuille and Morgan Schellin won 7-5, 6-1.

Badger/Big Eight Challenge Stoughton lost 5-2 in each of its duals against Madison Memorial, Madison West and Sun Prairie.

Fiona Prechel and Lexi Abing won their No. 3 doubles match against Memorial 6-3, 6-2. Prechel and Elizabeth Balthazar battled for a 6-2, 3-6, 10-2 victory against Madison West in No. 3 doubles.

No. 4 singles player Zosia Dedie won 6-4, 6-4 against Sun Prairie, and picked up a victory by default against Memorial.

Halverson won her No. 2 singles match against Sun Prairie 6-1, 6-0. Bellefeuille and Schellin won their No. 2 doubles match against Madison West 2-6, 7-5, 10-6.

four singles matches in a Badger South home win over the Red Hawks.

Goetz won her No. 1 singles match 6-0, 6-0. Halverson (No. 2 singles) and Strutzel (No. 3 singles) won 6-0, 6-1. Dedie won her No. 4 singles match 6-4, 6-4.

The Vikings’ No. 1 doubles team of Taylor Nisius and Katie Zacharius won 6-2, 7-5. Balthazar and PreStoughton 6, Milton 1 chel won their No. 3 douThe Vikings swept all bles match 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Football: Vikings pitch shutouts ahead of showdown with Milton Continued from page 8 Sanford intercepted Edgewood quarterback Dylan Walton late in the first quarter, and Hobson capitalized by bolting for a 33-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter, giving the Vikings a 13-0 lead.

Quinn Arnott later capped an eight-play, 77-yard drive with a 3-yard touchdown run late in the second quarter before Hobson then

engineered a scoring drive right before halftime, connecting with Knauf on a 12-yard touchdown to give the Vikings a 26-0 lead.

Arnott had an 81-yard touchdown catch and run wiped out by a penalty on the first possession of the second half, but the Vikings methodically worked the ball downfield instead, with Brooks Empey rumbling into the end zone from 3 yards out.

O’Connor had a 5-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter, and Darrick Hill scored on a 14-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Arnott rushed for 88 yards on 18 carries.

“He’s a workhorse and he has been running hard,” Stoughton coach Dan Prahl said of Arnott. “He doesn’t always get to finish our drives and he’s the last one who cares about that.”

Stoughton (4-1, 3-0

Badger South) will host Milton (5-0, 3-0) on Friday in a battle for first place in the conference. The Vikings committed nine penalties for 95 yards against Edgewood, a problem area they are looking to correct next week.

“You can’t always judge it by the scoreboard,” Prahl said. “Our guys know we didn’t play the caliber of football we are capable of playing at.”

After getting off to a tough start, the Vikings battled back before losing close second and third sets in a Badger South loss to the Indians.

Eugster had seven kills and senior outside hitter Amber Hodkiewicz added six kills.

Nashold dished out 16 assists. Alexander had a team-best 10 digs, and senior Paige Schttemeier posted eight digs.

GIRLS SWIMMING The Vikings won four events in a Badger South road dual at McFarland on Tuesday, Sept. 25, but lost 111-59.

Stoughton junior Sofia Bormett won the 200yard individual medley (2:17.69) and 100 freestyle (53.81). Fellow junior Savy Borroughs won the 50 free in 25.36 seconds, and Ava Schigur won the 200 free with a time of 2:05.73.

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Stoughton quarterback Adam Hobson (eight) eludes Madison Edgewood’s Andrew Stigsell on a 13-yard run in the second half Friday, Sept. 20. Hobson rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns and passed for 174 yards and another score.

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Valerie L. Browning

Valerie L. Browning

Valerie L. Browning, age 53, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, Sept.

11, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on March 19, 1966, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Fred Overstreet

Jean Wilhelmina (Schimming) Sersch

Jean Sersch

Stoughton Courier Hub and Ella (Merriman) McClellan.

Va l g r a d u a t e d f r o m Booker T. Washington High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cottey College and Oklahoma State University. She married D. Mark Browning on July 7, 1988.

Val is survived by her husband, Mark; two sons, D. John Browning and James W. Browning; daughter, Melissa “Missy” L. Browning; and her parents, Fred O. Overstreet and Ella McClellan.

A memorial gathering will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4- 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts honoring the exceptional stroke center team at St. Mary’s Hospital, in particular Val’s guardian angel, registered nurse Amanda L., who was with Val for her entire journey.

Donations may be sent to the St. Mary’s Foundation, 700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715, or visit stmarysfoundation.org or, Stoughton Area EMS, c/o Serena, 2333 Stone Crest Rd., Stoughton, WI 53589.

Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. at Jackson St. 873-4590

Jean Wilhelmina (Schimming) Sersch, age 92, passed away at Meriter Hospital on Friday, Sept.

6, 2019. She was born in Wausau on Oct. 19, 1926 to Albert and Alta (Kennedy) Schimming. Jean married Arthur LaVerne Sersch Sr. on Aug. 30, 1947.

Jean waitressed at various restaurants in Stoughton and Madison. She was a life member of the Stoughton VFW Post 328.

Jean enjoyed singing in

the church choir, bowling, playing bingo, and going on trips to the casino with the Rings.

Jean really enjoyed listening to her great grandson, Leo Joseph Arthur Endres, sing in all of his choirs, watching him in his performances and directing choirs over the years.

Jean in survived by her children, Arthur LaVerne S e r s c h J r. , J e a n n i n e ( M i c h a e l ) Pa u l u s , a n d Duane (Gaylen) Sersch;

John Andrew Kick

John Andrew Kick

John Andrew Kick, 61, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, Sunday, September 15, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.

Born in Madison on nine grandchildren, Victoria Sersch, David (Eileen) Sersch, Robert (Mary Lou) Sersch, Peter (Danielle) Sersch, Byron Sersch, James Dwyer, Leslie Jo Dwyer, Matthew (Beth) Paulus, and Amy (Greg) Garcia; 16 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

S h e wa s p r e c e d e d i n death by her parents; husband, Arthur; sister, Lillian (Robert) Howland; brother,

Feb. 14, 1958, to Frank and Leonne Kick, John was the youngest of three boys. He was a 1977 graduate of Poynette High School and attended Wisconsin School of Electronics. John loved cooking, woodworking and cheering on the Brewers and Packers. He also cherished canoeing, camping, and fishing on the Wisconsin River with friends and family.

John is survived by his daughter, Haley Kick of Eugene, Oregon; son Dane Kick of Nashville, Tennessee; mother Leonne Kick of Stoughton; brothers Frank (Anna) Kick of DeForest, Wisconsin, and Joseph (Carol) Kick of Germfask, Michigan; and three nieces, a nephew, L e r oy S c h i m m i n g ; a n d other extended family.

A celebration of Jean’s life will be held from 15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at Skaalen Home, 400 N. Morris Street, Stoughton, WI 53589.

Informed Choice of Madison is assisting the family, 249-6758. informedchoicefunerals.com.

aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friend David Stevens o f M a d i s o n . J o h n wa s preceded in death by his father.

Visitation at Saint Ann Catholic Parish in Stoughton will be on Monday, Sept. 30, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Father Randy Budnar will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to help with expenses may be made to Leonne Kick.

A special thanks to the doctors and entire staff at Saint Mary’s MICU for their care and compassion given to John and his family during his stay.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD - REGULAR MEETING (TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2019) 1. Regular Board Meeting Opening - A regular meeting of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order on August 19, 2019 at 7:00 pm by Board President Francis Sullivan.

A. Roll Call - Present: Joe Freye, Francis Sullivan, Jill Patterson, Tim Bubon, Yolibeth FitzGibbon, Steve Jackson.

Excused: Allison Sorg and Jon Coughlin B. Public Comment - None.

C. Legislative Update - Kathleen Hoppe’s report included information about WASB’s position on the Universal Service Fund and Federal E-Rate program. Additional information was provided regarding CBD products, the new State Education Budget, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and bills put forward to implement recommendations made by the Blue Ribbon Commission on School Funding.

2. District Administrator Report - Dr. Onsager thanked everyone for helping get school off to a great start today and presented several photos from the first day of school.

3. Consent Agenda - A motion was made by FitzGibbon, seconded by Jackson and carried unanimously to approve the August 19, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented; approval of the August 14-September 14, 2019 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of their donations to the district: $4,000.00 from Nelson Global Products Inc. for Scholarship, $1,000.00 from Walmart for Purchasing RIF Books for all Fox Prairie Students, $235.00 from Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Monona for FFA student convention fees, $25.00 from William and Mary Delehanty for Craig Fuller Memorial Trades Scholarship, School Supplies for Students from the Stoughton Lion’s Stuff the Bus Event, c/o Mike Niedfeldt valued at $4,650.00, School Supplies for Students from Vogel Bros. Building Co. valued at $1,561.80, School Supplies for Students from Old National Bank (Kimberly Lewis) valued at $350.00, School Supplies for Students from Brava Salon Specialists valued at $200.00, School Supplies for Students from the Skaalen Resident Council valued at $175.00, School Supplies for Students from Paul & Kathy Madden valued at $100.00, Books for school board members from Russ & Joyce Kaping, of undetermined value, and related cash donation budget adjustments for $5,260.00; approval of professional educator contracts for Alyssa Zeh, Emily Halverson, Rebecca Schleppenbach, Amanda Olsen,

Rachel Atchison and Constance Beyer for the 2019-2020 school year and approval of the resignation of Mike Vaughn (pending liquidated damages of $600.00) at the end of the 2018-19 school year.

4. Discussion A. Committee Reports- Bubon reported that the Policy Committee met with Jessa Hart Andrle, Director of Human Resources, and reviewed several of the 3000 Professional Staff policies.

B. 2019 Summer EXCEL Update-Chris Keenan, Summer EXCEL Principal, gave the Board a report on this year’s program. New classes this year included: Podcasting, Mindfulness 101 and Let’s Explore Spanish. All enrichment and academic classes were offered at no cost. Total Student Enrollment-650.

C. Board Resolutions (Process & Procedure)-President Sullivan led the discussion regarding the need for a resolution process & procedure. Board members agreed on a need for a policy to address resolutions and the importance of a two-step process for approval; Tim Bubon, Policy Committee Chairperson, will bring this topic to a future Policy Committee meeting.

D. Board Resolution Symbols-Board members reviewed the proposed resolution about the use of Native American mascots, symbols, images, logos and nicknames by other schools. Discussion ensued and suggested language changes were offered. The amended resolution will be brought forth at the next board meeting for a second reading and vote.

5. Discussion/Action A. Strategic Plan- A motion was made by Jackson, seconded by Bubon, and carried unanimously to approve the Strategic Plan as presented.

6. Meeting Closing A. Recap of Action Items-President Sullivan will amend the proposed resolution language per the board discussion for the second reading at the next board meeting.

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FOR SALE: 1150 International feed mill, 310 New Holland small square baler, 8ft. International grain drill. 608723-2684.

IH 856D. Been overhauled, starts easy, easy on fuel, radial tires, $8,200.

608-763-2650 before 8:00pm.

SUK-UP 15FT. stalk chopper and windrower for sale. 608-482-1457.

0990 FRITZ BARN PAINTING SUPER FALL SPECIAL! Rusty roofs, alumakote and zinc. Free-estimate. 608-221-3510.

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

Sloan Implement at our Mt. Horeb, WI location is currently looking for energetic employees who have a passion for mechanics and a desire to learn.

If you are interested in a service technician apprentice program, please apply online at sloans.com or call 608-437-5501.

Sloan Implement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Miscellaneouds

FOR SALE. Oak Firewood. Dried for 2 years. The Best! Face cord $150.

Delivery available. 608-217-6662.

SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood.

Volume discount. Will deliver. 608-609-1181

Garage Sales STOUGTHON. 1526 Skinner Lane. One block east of Covenant Lutheran Church.

Fri., Sept. 27, 8a-3p. Sat., Sept. 28, 8a-1p. Clothes, housewares, sewing machine, golf clubs, lots more!

OREGON. 6211 Knollwood Drive.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 9a-3p. Friday, Sept. 27, 9a-noon. Lawn-garden equipment-supplies, tools, file cabinets, household, furniture, books.

Cash only. 608-852-5262.

Wanted WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.

We sell used parts.

Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.

Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton 608-884-3114

Sloan Implement at our Mt. Horeb location is currently looking for a Lawn and Garden Service Technician 1 to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned turf equipment.

The qualified candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, possess a valid drivers license and have an excellent driving history as well as have the ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment.

For additional job duties, requirements, and to see our full-time benefit package, please go online to sloans.com.

If you are interested and qualified for the position, please apply online at www.sloans.com.

Sloan Implement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FOR SALE: Dormitory-sized refrigerator $50, Full adult-sized left-handed golf clubs and bag $100. 608-873-9059.

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.

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Sloan Implement at our Mt. Horeb, WI location is currently looking for an experienced Service Technician to perform advanced diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural.

For all job duties, requirements, and to see our full-time benefit package, please go online to sloans.com.

If you are interested and qualified for the position, please apply online at www. sloans.com or in person at the store.

Sloan Implement is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Blacksmith: RDA had hoped to preserve bricks from century-old blacksmith shop Continued from page 1 months of mediation sessions. The company had until Dec. 31 to dismantle the building.

The demolition removed an obstacle to the RDA’s 11-acre Yahara riverfront r e d eve l o p m e n t p r o j e c t between Fourth and Eighth streets. That area, across from Mandt Park and about three blocks from downtown, is likely to have mostly residential buildings.

An early development concept from Curt Vaughn Brink LLC, which is working on a deal with the RDA to become the master developer, shows a pair of townhouses planned for the space, with a city street cutting through.

The city first tapped Earth Construction in 2017 for the removal of the old MillFab buildings in the southern part of the riverfront redevelopment area and continued with the contractor for the Highway Trailer demolition on the northeast corner.

The RDA had originally voted to demolish all of the Highway Trailer buildings in March 2017, but the Common Council blocked the decision a week later, citing a historic connection to the city’s wagon-building industry.

The next month, Ald. Greg Jenson persuaded the council to focus on only one of the

Photo by Mackenzie Krumme

On Tuesday, Feb. 12, on a 9-1 vote, the Stoughton Common Council allowed the Redevelopment Authority to act as it saw fit with blacksmith shop, lifting the demolition ban it imposed in 2017. buildings, which he called structure except the blackmore “interesting” than the smith shop.

After the windstorm, the others, and they removed the moratorium from each RDA attempted to fund

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repairs of the collapsed wall by having Earth Construction’s insurer agree it had been too aggressive in knocking down the other buildings, but when it became clear that would not happen, the council withdrew the rest of the moratorium.

Initially, RDA members hoped to preserve the blacksmith shop’s bricks to put into another building that would pay homage to the Mandt Foundry, but the company would only agree to a swift demolition that would not maintain the deteriorating bricks.

In the midst of demolishing the building Wednesday, Jon Onsgard of Earth Construction said city officials had provided false information to the Hub on the project, though he declined to be more specific, as he was still working with the city.

The Highway Trailer complex was built starting in 1905, with the blacksmith shop added in 1910. The structures were last used in

The blacksmith shop was demolished Thursday, Sept. 19.

1997. riverfront redevelopment.

The city acquired the 2.25acre property containing the Unified Newspaper Group buildings in 2012 with an intent to use the land for the reporter Mackenzie Krumme contributed to this story.

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MORTGAGE BANKING

Kathleen C. Aiken

Q. Should I get a fixed rate or adjustable rate?

A. A fixed-rate mortgage means that you'll pay the same interest rate throughout the life of your loan. On the other hand, an adjustablerate mortgages starts out with a low interest rate for a set period of time (three or five years are common), and then adjusts according to market rates. In a low-rate environment, like we're currently in, it's generally beneficial to lock in a fixed rate, unless you only plan to be in the home for a short period of time.

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Q. What is the Corporate Culture of Comfort Keepers?

A. At Comfort Keepers, our greatest asset is our dedicated

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