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Gabriele McClure smells turmeric which will be used for the vegetarian Indian dish during a cooking class at the library on Saturday, Nov. 16.
Cooking with no kitchen Children learn how to prepare Indianstyle dish at library On Saturday, Nov. 16, children smelled freshly grated ginger, tossed teaspoon of turmeric and sliced tomatoes at the Stoughton Public Library. To g e t h e r s t u d e n t s ,
a l o n g w i t h C h i l d r e n ’s Librarian, Amanda Bosky, stirred, chopped and measure to create an Indian inspired dish for a cooking class. This is Bosky’s fourth cooking class at the l i b r a r y, w h i c h d o e s n ’t have a kitchen. She uses Instapots, rice cookers and other creative tools to make chili, caprese
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ConnectStoughton.com salads, Mexican dishes or Saturday’s feature, a vegetarian Indian stew. Bosky said she enjoys these cooking classes because the students can
actually participate. She has them use a plastic knife to cut tomatoes and potatoes, they measure the spices and enjoy a sample at the end of class. For more classes and events visit the library’s website at stoughtonpubliclibrary.org. Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.
to dip in the Stoughton Area School District, but its state test scores are on the rise. The district is “exceeding expectations,” according to the annual Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report card, released Nov. 12. For the 2018-19 school year, the district scored a 75.3, its highest in the four years of the evaluations, mandated by state law, and its first listing in the “exceeds expectations” category. District school scores were once again led by Sandhill Elementary (79.9), with Fox Prairie Elementary (79.1) and Stoughton High School (78.5) joining it in the “exceeds expectations”
Department of Public Instruction press release category, followed by River Bluff Middle School (71.3) and Kegonsa Elementary (69.3), which rated as “meets expectations.” Scores for Sandhill, Fox Prairie and SHS all dipped a bit from last year, while Kegonsa and River Bluff improved slightly, with all schools remaining in the same categories as the previous school year. Scores are calculated in four priority areas: student achievement; school growth; closing gaps between student groups;
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Alders pass on staffing additions RENEE HICKMAN Unified Newspaper Group
The Stoughton Common Council approved its 2020 budget Tuesday, Nov. 12, as submitted by the mayor the previous month. T h e bu d g e t i n c l u d e s only a fraction of the more than $350,000 in staffing requests made by department heads and yet will be an increase in city taxes for most people.
While the city’s tax rate will drop nearly 2 percent, the effective tax rate will rise for most property owners because home values have gone up about 5 percent on average. City taxes are about 30 percent of the total tax bill each year. Two proposed amendments to add full-time positions to the mayor’s plan failed to get the support of the majority. One, proposed by Ald. Greg Jensen (Dist. 3), would have moved a police community service officer
position from part-time to full time at a cost of $49,000. Finance director Jamin Friedl told the council any funding for the position would have to come from moving around city sick leave and retirement funds. Ald. Regina Hirsch (Dist. 3) voted against, saying she opposed moving money that would affect sick leave or retirement funds. “There’s so many positions I wish we had funding for,” she said. “In the long run, it’s not sustainable.”
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A l d . Ti m o t h y R i l e y introduced an amendment to make a library circulation supervisor full time from 30 hours. After alders expressed little support, he modified his amendment to 32 hours, and it was rejected. Stoughton library director Jim Ramsey told the council he understood there were ultimately no small requests but that it would “make a big difference to the operation of our organization for a
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The sounds of violins, violas, cellos and basses harmonized for the Stoughton High School fall orchestra concert at the SHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 14. Led by director Rachel Lam, the SHS string choir, symphony orchestra and chamber string ensemble performed classical compositions alongside a musical number from “West Side Story” and a rendition of Celtic Woman’s “O, America!” SHS orchestra students will go on tour next spring in St. Louis and New Orleans.
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The string choir opens up the Stoughton High School fall orchestra concert with a performance of John Gay’s “The Beggar’s Opera” at the SHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 14.
String choir member Isabel Wollangk plays the violin in a performance of John Gay’s “The Beggar’s Opera.
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All three orchestras stand following a rendition of Celtic Woman’s “O, America!,” which was the final performance of the Stoughton High School fall orchestra concert.
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Students playing the cello, viola and bass helped complement the violins of the chamber string ensemble in a performance of Benjamin Britten’s “Simple Symphony” during the Stoughton High School fall orchestra concert. Front row, from left, Brynn Stormer and Nathan Shimon play the cello and Sophia Tallman and Ava Cook play the viola; back row, from left, Kris Kennedy and Laura Perry play the bass.
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Riverfront developer deal must wait another month RDA asks for more information RENEE HICKMAN Unified Newspaper Group
Riverfront redevelopment plans will have to wait at least another month after the Stoughton Redevelopment Authority put off signing a developer’s agreement with Curt Vaughn Brink LLC on Nov. 13.
RDA members cited a need for further information on what Brink planned to do with the second phase of the site – the east side of the 10-acre area between South Street and the Yahara River. They also wanted to ensure there was clarity between the city, the RDA and Brink about ownership of the property involved. Brink signed a letter of intent with the Stoughton RDA to redevelop the
property in September after the RDA spent months courting possible developers. Of the six that contacted the RDA, three were rejected and two stepped away from the search in its final weeks. I f t h e R DA w e r e t o choose not to move ahead with Brink, it would need to start its search again from the beginning. RDA chair Roger Springman told the Hub in a
phone call Nov. 18 that Phase I of Brink’s plan, which includes apartment buildings and a restaurant in the city’s old power station, appeared to be on city property the RDA has plans to acquire, but has not yet. He said the city, RDA and the developer all need to make sure they understand and agree to the plan before moving forward. In addition, Springman said, the RDA needs more
information about what Brink plans to do after Phase I, including ensuring the cost stays within the $50 million range. “We’ve got to see that confirmed a bit more than it’s been so far,” he said. Several RDA members also expressed a desire for Brink to be present at the authority’s December meeting to provide information and answer members’ questions about the plan. He
initially presented his plans to the RDA in June and to about 75 members of the public in August. Springman said RDA consultant Gary Becker is scheduled to meet with Brink later in the week to gather more information on the commission’s questions and would present a report to the group. Renee Hickman can be contacted at renee.hickman@ wcinet.com.
Historic district survey Four injured during Hwy. 51 crash for public input open until at least Dec. 12 Highway was closed for an hour Sunday afternoon SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
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The public input survey on the Local Historic Landmark District will be available on the city’s website until at least Dec. 12. The Landmarks Commission is hoping for residents to provide feedback on the proposal to create a local historic district of 67 downtown buildings from Fifth Street to the Yahara River. The commission would have approval authority over exterior changes to the buildings, including painting, sign placement, window replacement and structural changes that require a building permit.
concerns for downtown, what respondents love about downtown and whether they would support a local district. Commission members plan to decide at the next meeting, Dec. 12, when to close the survey. After the survey is closed, the Lakota Group, a consulting firm that was hired to help with the proposed district, will compile the results and present the results to the commission. Then, the commission will make a decision on whether to present the proposal to the Common Council, and when. Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie. krumme@wcinet.com.
See the survey to gain community feedback about the proposed downtown Historic District at:
ci.stoughton.wi.us. That authority, currently under the Planning Commission, would not extend to the interior of any building. The survey starts with 10 informational slides about the district, including what a local historic district is, how it is different from a locally designated landmark and what the design review process entails. The survey, available at ci.stoughton.wi.us, asks seven questions about
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Electors in the Town of Rutland approved the proposed tax levy of $743,874 Find out more about the Town of and mill rate of $2.97 per Rutland at $1,000 of assessed value at Town.rutland.wi.us the annual public hearing and town meeting Thursfor the second year in a day, Nov. 14. T h e m i l l r a t e i s u p row, or a single cent over one-hundredth of a percent last year’s rate.
Expenses stayed around the same as the previous year. Owners of a $200,000 home in Rutland would pay $596 in the town portion of their 2020 taxes. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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If the Stoughton Area School District had a collective refrigerator, this report card would go right on the front door. The district scored a 75.3 out of 100, or “exceeds expectations” in the annual Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report cards; its highest score in the four years DPI has issued the state-mandated evaluations. The report was issued by DPI last week. It’s also the first time the district broke the 72.9 “threshold” to move from “meets” to “exceeds” ex p e c t a t i o n s , a n d t h a t change was the subject of a brief but proud discussion at Monday night’s school board meeting. District director of curriculum Kate Ahlgren said there is “much to acknowledge and celebrate withi n t h e d i s t r i c t r e p o r t .” She singled out the “hard work of staff and students”
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throughout the 2018-19 school year. “One of the things we always say about our district report card is it’s an important measure,” Ahlgren said. “It matters to the community; it matters to us… to have this visibility.” “It’s sort of like opening up the hood and seeing what’s going on.” School board president Frank Sullivan told the Hub last week attaining the “exceeds expectations” rating “is a huge deal for us.” “We’re really excited about this, and we’re really happy to see our staff and
kids’ effort reflected in the results,” he said. “It’s wonderful the state has recognized the efforts that our staff have made to improve student outcomes.” Looking ahead, Sullivan said the board has put a “ton of emphasis” on reading scores. As district officials work to upgrade the reading curriculum for next year, it’s an area they have targeted for continued improvement. “They aren’t where we want them to be, and everybody knows that,” Sullivan said, ”Nobody in Dane County has really figured out how to move the needle on reading scores.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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TIF will not solve city problems Fifty years ago, commercial and business properties accounted for roughly 50% of property taxes in Wisconsin, and residential making up the other 50%. Thanks to tax breaks commercial and business properties now makeup roughly 30%, with residential properties must pick up the remaining 70%. This is the major reason why residential property have grown, not excessive local government spending. Bit-by-bit, business interests and the wealthy get more and more tax breaks. This means the working and middle class either pay to make up the difference, cuts are made to the social safety net, or government deficit balloons out of control. Meanwhile income inequality grows year after year. The KPW TIF is just one more example tax breaks for the well-heeled and the rest of the Stoughton taxpayers will pick up the tab. TIF proponents try to convince you that it will pay for itself, but rarely does it ever work out that way. The added cost of providing services for the TIF district will be borne by the rest of the Stoughton taxpayers. Some members of the Stoughton School District are convinced that providing TIF money will somehow save our school
district. I’m not convinced that it will provide enough students to make a large difference for the school district. I come from a very large family with many nieces and nephews in their 20’s-40’s, and they are having children at less than half the rate of their parents. The drop in birth rate in both Wisconsin and the country bear out my own experience. Between college debt, low wages, roll back of the social safety net, lack of faith in the economy, and fears of the effects of global warming, young people don’t have the security to have children, and no amount of TIF money will solve this problem. Should the KPW increase the number of students appreciably, the rest of the taxpayers will pay for these students education since the KPW property taxes would be used to pay off the TIF. The developer knew the problems with this site from the start, and it is not the city’s responsibility to insure that he makes a profit. Capitalism is supposed to involve risk. If the Stoughton city council approves this TIF, every developer that comes to Stoughton will demand more of the same. John Hallinan City of Stoughton
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Paying attention to our laws can benefit us all I
f I were to live by myself in a place where no one else was around, law would not be very important because the only person I could harm was myself. But I live in Stoughton, with about 12,000 other people. Within a few hours driving radius, I live with over a million people. Law becomes important because it guides us, teaches us, lets us know when we are doing something harmful to others and could stop us from doing something harmful. Law helps us to live together in peace. This can be complicated when some people think a law is helping us, but others think the law is hurting us. Let’s say a person robbed a bank of $100,000 but went on to live an exemplary life. Generous to the poor, giving time to the community, a very upstanding citizen. Should we say let’s forget about the bank robbery because in the end the person turned out good? If we were to put this person in jail, it would cost us resources, take him or her off the tax rolls, would stop the person from the good work he/she is doing. If we would choose to do this, we might be saying you can break the law as long as in the end you turn out good. The same could be said if a person were to come into our country illegally. If this person gets a job, pays all the taxes, never even breaks a speeding law, is respectful to their
neighbors and loves our country, should we say lets forget the illegal part because the person turned out good and so is benefiting Budnar our country? Some people might say a law is a law and it does not matter whether a person does good or bad after breaking that law. All that matters is whether the person breaks the law or not. Justice is enforcing the law equally on everyone. Other people might say a law is for the service of our country. If a person were to break the law, the law should consider their circumstances. If that person is now living in the way of love and respect, and the law they broke did not harm anyone, enforcing the law would be harmful to our country because we would lose people who are contributing to the good of our country. In that view, justice is not doing the same for all, but doing what is best helps each person and best helps our country. I follow a middle course. I value and follow our laws. Some laws I understand, some I don’t, but I follow them because they bring unity. When everyone else is playing by the rules, it would be disrespectful to play by my own rules. Yet at the same time, I want to apply the laws in ways that benefit our country and help all
people involved. When a law brings conflict or disunity between people, I have several things to consider. First, I can decide.whether I agree with the law and discuss it with others. When I look at the evidence, I might see it as good, bad or somewhere in between. Some of it might be good, some bad and some natural. I can share these views and listen to what others think. I can then defend the law if I think it is good or work to change it if I think it is bad. Our government is set up so every citizen can be heard. Even non citizens can contact government representatives. There can also be a distinction between the law and enforcing the law. For example, police officers know the speed limit, but they would seldom enforce it on someone who going 2 mph over it. The law is broken, but it is not being enforced because the person is not causing harm. Maybe the harm that is caused could be a determination of how the law is enforced. Law is good for our country and good for each one of us. When I pay attention to the law and when I pay attention to how the law affects people, I can have a positive influence on what is the law and on how it is lived. The Rev. Randy Budnar is pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton.
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‘Gobble Wobble’ slated for Nov. 28 Annual fundraising event to raise funds for meal program
How to sign up To sign up for the Gobble Wobble 5K fun run and walk, call Level Up Fitness at 205-2739, visit runsignup.com and search Level Up Fitness Gobble Wobble or register 8 a.m. day of the event.
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The Gobble Wobble, a Thanksgiving Day fundraiser, raised over $2,000 in 2018 for the Chip in for Meals fund. The fund supports lunches for children in the Stoughton Area School District who would not otherwise be able to eat during the school day. Milwaukee Street around Fox Prairie Elementary School and ends back at What: Gobble Wobble 5K, fun run and walk Level Up Fitness. The Chip in for Meals When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 program in the StoughWhere: Starts at Level Up Fitness, 225 Hoel Ave. ton Area School District Info: 205-2739 is meant to help students whose families do not get assistance from the free There are multiple fac- qualifiers established by and reduced lunch program, but still deal with tors that affect a student’s the district and state. For eligibility outside of the example, parents may not food insecurity.
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‘Socktober thru Glovember’ provides for needy members of community START glove and sock drive ends on Nov. 30 Wi t h c o l d e r w i n t e r weather impeding the fall temperatures, community members are in need of warm winter wear. The Stoughton Area Resource Team has three drop-off spots in the city for its “Socktober thru Glovember” drive. The last day to drop off socks or gloves is Saturday, Nov. 30. S TA R T i s c o l l e c t ing all sizes and styles: men, women, girls, boys and sizes infant through adult. Locations to donate include Fired Up Nutrition 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 177 W. Main St; Blackhawk
If You Go What: ‘Socktober thru Glovember’ collects winter-wear items When: Runs through Saturday, Nov. 30 Where: Fired Up Nutrition, 177 W. Main St; Blackhawk Credit Union, 1525 Main St.; and Cummins, 1801 US-51. Info: startstoughton.org
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At right, Erin Horswill spoke with Dorei Janssen (left) and Cindy Thompson (center) from the Stoughton Area Resource Team in 2017.
Credit Union 9 a.m. to Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Monday through 1801 US-51. For information, visit Friday, 1525 Main St. and Cummins 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. startstoughton.org.
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The Stoughton Chamber of Commerce is offering free treats during Small Business Saturday. The treats are in conjunction with the yearly nationwide movement to shop at locally owned businesses, which is Saturday, Nov. 30, the day after Black Friday deals. The Chamber plans to giveaway a map of downtown, reusable shopping bag and list of shops and restaurants from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the corner
If You Go What: Small business Saturday When: Saturday, Nov. 30 Where: City-wide Info: stoughtonwi.com
of S. Forrest Street and Main For information, visit Street. stoughtonwi.com. Organizers will provide Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie. free coffee and hot chocolate. krumme@wcinet.com.
according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. All proceeds from the Gobble Wobble run, benefit the Chip in for Meals program. Amber Levenhagen’s reporting contributed to this story.
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know they qualify or could be embarrassed to admit they need help, or students may not reach out to the school to talk about the situation, Chris Kotlowski, organizer of the event, told the Hub in January. In 2017, of the district’s 2,893 students enrolled, 27%, or 783 students, participated in the free and reduced lunch program,
To donate to the Chip in for Meals program, call the Stoughton Area School District administrative office at 8775000. Checks should be made payable to the Stoughton Area School District.
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(while they last!) Mandt Lodge lefse and donuts, rømmegrøt, Norwegian and American baked goods, dragon shirts, Mandt Lodge cookbooks, and postcards. Other vendors include Mandt Honey Works, Donna Olson Hardanger, Viney Cards and Knitting, rosemaling, Norsk items, Tupperware, Stoughton Historical Society items, Wegner Wood Turning, Furseth crafts and popcorn, Watkins, Color Street Nails and Norwex items.
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It’s deer hunting season! If you are a deer hunter and want to put your hide to good use, The Stoughton Lions/Lioness Club is sponsoring a deer hide collection at Stoughton Garden Center. All proceeds from the deer hides will be used for the Wisconsin Lions Camp to help serve the needs of others. The Wisconsin Lions Camp began in 1956 and has been dedicated to providing a quality camping experience for people with disabilities. There is no cost for participation in the summer camp program, so contributions are vital to the operation Lions Camp. Please help by donating your deer hides. For more information, contact Lion John Elvekrog at 608-575-7680, or visit the Wisconsin Lions Foundation website:wlf.info. Stoughton area hide drop off: Stoughton Garden Center, 1471 US Highway 51 Stoughton. Located off Frontage road alongside US Highway 51
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Run off your Thanksgiving calories – and support a good cause simultaneously. The annual Gobble Wobble event, which is set for 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28, starting at Level Up Fitness, 225 Hoel Ave., supports the Chip in For Meals program for the Stoughton Area School District. Since 2011, it has raised more than $43,000, with $2,000 raised in a single running event. Organizers said they are hoping for an even bigger turnout this year, to help more children. To sign up for the run, participants should call Level Up Fitness at 2052739, visit runsignup. com and search Level Up Fitness Gobble Wobble or register at 8 a.m. day of the event. The route starts at Level Up Fitness and continues to Hilldale Lane, W.
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Community calendar
Electronics recycling
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 our 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.
Tax aid volunteers
Queen Anne style house, followed by socializing. Please bring a light snack to share and your own beverages. Newcomers are always welcome. ROHS is a group of people who are interested in the history and preservation of older houses. For information, contact rohstoughton@gmail.com.
KPW listening session
The final KPW listening session is scheduled 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at the Fire Department Training Room, 401 E. Main St. The Common Council is set to vote at its Nov. 26 meeting on a TIF request from Forward Development Group, which formally requested $3 million in TIF for KPW phase 2 last July. Ald. Jean Ligocki (Dist. 2) will host the last public listening sessions to help explain the complexities of TIF and the pending request. For information, call 873-6677.
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 aides people with disabilities, seniors and people with Health talks socioeconomic challenges who can’t Three informational sessions afford tax preparation services. are set for Wednesday, Nov. 27, at To apply, visit revenue.wi.gov and Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St. search VITA. Participants can learn more about Fo r i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l C i n d y the relationship between chronMcGlynn at 873-8585. ic illness and inflammation from R Olde House Society 9 - 1 0 a . m . a n d 2 - 3 p . m . d u r i n g The R Olde House Society is set “Understanding Heart Disease.” to meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at The opportunity to learn more 201 S. Franklin St. Guests will tour a about eating healthy will take
Baha’i Faith
Coffee with a Reporter
Courier Hub reporters Renee Hickman and Mackenzie Krumme will hold the next Coffee with a Reporter from 10-11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Autumn Pearl, 175 E. Main St. Hub reporters spend some time at various establishments and put up a sign asking for community members to come chat about anything pertaining to Stoughton. If you have suggestions for times and locations, please email mackenzie.krumme@wcinet.com.
Toys for Tots
There is a “Toys for Tots” collection box in the lobby of Coldwell Banker Success at 1200 Nygaard St. The box will be there until Dec. 10. Coldwell Banker is offering to pick up toys for those who can not drop them off. For information, or to schedule a pick up call 873-7731.
Covenant Lutheran Church
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.
Seventh Day Baptist Church of Albion
1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton • 873-7494 covlutheran@covluth.org • covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship
Bible Baptist Church
2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 • 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship
Christ Lutheran 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 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Coffee Fellowship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages: 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
825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 877-0439 • Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary
11927 W. Church St., Evansville 882-4408 Pastor Karla Brekke Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship
First Lutheran Church
Christ the King Community Church
Christian Assembly Church
Stoughton Baptist Church
515 E. Main St., Stoughton • 834-9050 ezrachurch.com Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 • flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Worship
401 W. Main St., Stoughton • 877-0303 christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship
616 Albion Rd., Edgerton 561-7450 • albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10
Ezra Church
700 Hwy. B, Stoughton 873-9353 • e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Family express with Sunday school: 9:10 a.m.
Cooksville Lutheran Church
place from 9:15-10:15 a.m. during “Clean Start: Eat Clean and Live Well.” Both classes are part of the Healthy Heart Classes program at Stoughton Hospital. For information, call the cardiac rehabilitation department at 8732314.
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
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Friday, Nov. 22
• 3 5 p.m., Art Cart, library, 873-6281 • 1-3 p.m., Mind Over Matter (second session in course), senior center, 873-8585 • 7 p.m., The Rusty Hearts, 1933 Speakeasy, 317 Division St., 873-7400
Saturday, Nov. 23
• 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Bake and Vendor Sale, Sons of Norway Mandt-Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209 •10-11:30 a.m., KPW listening session, Fire Department Training Room, 401 E. Main St., 873-6677
Monday, Nov. 25
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Art Cart, library, 873-6281 •3:30-5 p.m., Girl-2-Girl, Stoughton United Methodist Church. 525 Lincoln Ave., https://eyesofhopestoughton.com/
Tuesday, Nov. 26
• 7 p.m., Stoughton City Council, Council Chambers/ Public Safety Building, 321 S. Fourth St. (second and fourth Tuesday of the month)
Wednesday, Nov. 27
•9-10 a.m.., Understanding Heart Disease, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-6611 •9:15-10:15 a.m., Clean Start: Eat Clean and Live Well, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-6611 •2-3 p.m., Understanding Heart Disease, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St., 873-6611 •Chamber of commerce office closed,
Thursday, Nov. 28
• 8:30 a.m., Gobble Wobble, Level Up Fitness, 225 Hoel Ave., 205-2739 • City services closed
Friday, Nov. 29
• City services closed
Saturday, Nov. 30
•10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chamber of commerce “Shop Small Saturday” tent, Corner of S. Forrest Street and Main Street, stoughtonwi.com
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.
1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Worship
Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship 11 a.m. Bible study
Loving Kindness
1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton
Thursday, Nov. 21
• 3-4 p.m., Technology Q&A, senior center, 873-8585 • 3:30-4:45 p.m., Teen paint party, library, 873-6281 • 7 p.m., R Olde House Society, 201 S. Franklin Street, rohstoughton@gmail.com
Loving Kindness is a concept and a practice that is shared by most if not all the world’s religions.In Buddhism, for instance, the concept of “metta” denotes loving kindness, compassion, or even friendliness and good will. A typical metta meditation might start with the words “may I be happy, may I be well, may I be comfortable, and may I be at peace.”This prayer for well-being begins with oneself, and then extends to loved ones, acquaintances, enemies, and finally, to all sentient beings.When Jesus tells his followers in the fifth chapter of Matthew “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” he is distilling loving kindness down to its essence.That is, we are to love and care for all sentient beings, not just the small circle of those who love us. Jesus’s command to love your neighbor as yourself has its roots in the Hebrew Bible, where we are instructed “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18 NIV) The most frequently used word in the Koran is “compassionate,” with every chapter (except the ninth) beginning with the words “In the name of God (Allah), the Compassionate (al-Rahman), the Merciful (al-Rahim).”The Koran is virtually an extended commentary on the loving kindness and mercy of God, which is a core tenet of Islam. Perhaps the best summary of this is in the first epistle of John, where we are told to love one another, for love is of God, and God is love. –Christopher Simon
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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Girls swimming
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Stoughton junior Sofia Bormett finished fourth in the 200-yard freestyle at the Division 2 state meet with a time of 1:54.56 on Friday, Nov. 15, at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium.
Bormett medals in 200 freestyle Vikings compete in program-record five events at state meet MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Stoughton junior Sophia Bormett’s quest to repeat as the 200-yard freestyle state champion came up short, but she medaled in the event at the Division 2 state meet Friday, Nov. 15. Bormett finished fourth in the 200 free with a season-best time of 1:54.56 at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium. “I think my time was really close to my best,” Bormett said. “There is always more competition coming in. You don’t know what it will be like.” River Falls freshman Ellery Ottem captured gold in the 200 free (1:49.54), and Edgewood freshman Izzy Enz took second (1:52.55). The time by Bormett was just short of her state champion time she swam last year (1:53.30). “ I wa s j u s t t r y i n g t o push myself to go as fast as I could at the start so I could keep up with them.” “She did exactly what we were expecting
Stoughton junior Savy Borroughs swims her leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay at the Division 2 state meet Friday, Nov. 15, in Madison. The Vikings took 12th in the relay. Borroughs also took 11th in the 50 free. h e r t o d o ,” S t o u g h ton co-coach Kristine Schoen added. “It s e e m s l i ke t h e d iv i s i o n gets faster and faster in their sprints every year. I t ’s r e a l l y c r a z y t o s e e that talent.” Bormett said she worked hard on her flip turns and that gave her a boost at state. She also took seventh in the 100 free (52.85), .54 seconds away from earning a medal. Her time was just shy of her lifetime-best (52.28) she
set in the sectional meet last year. “I came in seeded seventh and ended up seventh,” she said. “ It was a little disappointing not getting lifetime-bests, but you can’t expect that every single meet.” Stoughton finished 19th out of 37 teams with 53 points. The Vikings competed in a program-best five events at state. Badger South Conference champion Edgewood
crushed the field en route to winning a fifth straight state title. The Crusaders ran away with the title (290 points). Stoughton junior Savy Borroughs took 11th in the 50 free (25.06). It marked her first individual race at state, as she was .5 of a second away from her season-best time. “It felt fast, but it was definitely a letdown to see my final time,” Borroughs said. “I was hoping for a
PR. Next year, I know to laugh a little before my event.” Bormett, Borroughs, junior Ava Schigur and freshman Lillian Talbert finished 12th in the 200 free relay (1:41.69), .51 seconds faster than their seed time. The same quartet placed 12th (3:44.01) in the 400 free relay, .23 seconds faster than their seed time. Stoughton co-coach Kristine Schoen said
Schigur had a great meet, swimming lifetime-best splits in the relays. Bormett will take one week off before she starts club swimming with McFarland. She’s looking to use this year’s state berth in the 50 free as a springboard for next year. “My motivation is to keep dropping time and hopefully next year make it on the podium,” she said.
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Brandon Wheeler, a 2018 Stoughton High School graduate, ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 13. He ran the marathon in honor of his girlfriend, Lace Crary, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in November 2017.
SHS grad still competing for a cause Brandon Wheeler, a 2018 Stoughton High School graduate, spent a chunk of his 20th birthday running the Chicago Marathon. He wasn’t just running to test his endurance or to compete against friends. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh sophomore made it a mission to run his second marathon for his girlfriend, Lace Crary, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Wheeler joined Team Diabetes of the American Diabetes Association. He raised more than $1,750 for diabetes research and the team raised about $140,000. “One of my goals as I continue running is to complete the six major marathons,” he said. “She (Crary) and some people think I’m crazy running it on my birthday. I wanted to check it off my bucket list. It was more a sense of joy and accomplishment for me to push my body to see what I could do. Having that motivation, knowing that I was running for the cause affected me and made it easier.” Crary and Wheeler’s parents cheered him on as he finished
the 26.2-mile race Sunday, Oct. 13, in Grant Park. “When I was running and wondering why I’m running 26 miles, it made me remember why I was doing it,” he said. “It made it easier because I was running for more than myself.” About two years ago, Crary dealt with nauseous spells and would be in a constant groggy state, Wheeler said. “We thought she just came down with a bug or cold,” he said. After seeing a doctor, Crary was informed of increased blood sugar levels of more than 400. Type 1 diabetes attacks the immune system by destroying cells in the pancreas used to make insulin. According to the Mayo Clinic, only 5% of those diagnosed with diabetes have Type 1. The disease can lead to increased blood sugar, dehydration and weight loss. Insulin injections are used to control blood sugar. The diabetes diagnosis was not a complete shock for Crary since she had a genetic link; her father has Type 1 diabetes. Wheeler said the biggest adjustment for Crary was not being able to eat
freely. She had to monitor the number of carbohydrates in her food in addition to doses of insulin. “You don’t really have the luxury of getting a snack when you want to,” he said. “Anything she would eat along with her dosage could throw her numbers out of whack.” Wheeler ran track and cross country at Stoughton. He was a state track qualifier in the 1,600-meter relay his senior year in 2018. He considered going out for cross country at Oshkosh. “They run 8K in college and I wanted to run longer distances,” he said. He and Crary often go on short 5K runs together. She was on a competitive cheer team in Madison in high school, and now serves as a cheer team coach. Wheeler competed in his first marathon — the Madison Marathon — in the fall of 2018. He plans to run a half marathon in Milwaukee this winter and the Madison Marathon again next fall. The other marathons on his bucket list are ones in Boston, New York City, Berlin, London and Tokyo. Wheeler is a graphic design major and
advertising minor at Oshkosh. He runs about 40 to 50 miles per week, and mixes in swimming, biking and interval speed workouts
to his training. “I think I owe a lot to my cross country coach in high school because we would go on 10-mile runs
that built my endurance,” Wheeler said. “Track and cross country really helped give me the power to get through the tough times.”
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Icebergs aiming for another sectional run MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
The Icebergs girls hockey team made a run to the sectionals last year and plans to use that as a springboard for this season under the direction of new coach Zoe Kurth. The co-op includes players from Stoughton, Oregon, Monona Grove, McFarland and Evansville and Deerfield. Kurth takes over the reins of a team that went 7-14 and finished fifth in the Badger Conference with a 3-7 mark. Onalaska beat the Icebergs 6-2 in the sectionals last year. Kurth is a Fairbanks, Alaska native who played hockey and soccer at Division III St. Norbert College. She was an All-American soccer player in 2013, and is now a physical education teacher at Monona Grove. “I have high expectations for this season,” Kurth said. “I want this team to focus on work ethic in order to compete and be successful in the Badger Conference.” One of the top players returning for the Icebergs is junior defenseman Hailie Hefel who was honorable mention all-conference last season. Hefel scored three goals and had six assists. The Icebergs also bring back offensive firepower in junior right wing Izzy
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The Icebergs girls hockey co-op returns 14 letterwinners from last season’s squad. They are (front row from left) Kylie Babcock, Aeryn Olson, Izzy Newton, Abby Seybold, Rachel Louis, Niomi Friedlander, Kami McGinn, (back row from left) Kiernan Hovland, Samantha Nelson, Sydney Schipper, Kelsey Waldner, Hannah Weber, Sophia Moccero and Jazmin Schwarzkopf. N ew t o n ( 1 1 g o a l s a n d eight assists last season), senior center wing Aeryn Olson (seven goals and four assists), junior forward Sydney Schipper (five goals and five assists). The other returning players are seniors Kelsey Waldner (defenseman), Sophia
Moccero (defenseman), and goaltenders Abby Seybold and Cora Zimmerman. Seybold posted an .841 save percentage and averaged 19.6 saves per game last season. Zimmerman had a .831 save percentage and averaged 12.3 saves per game.
“Our defense is strong and will get the job done,” Kurth said. “These players know the game and play smart. I can tell they want to win this season, and they will work hard to put the puck in the back of the net and defend.” Kurth said two players
who could surprise this season are Stoughton sophomore Samantha Nelson and freshman goaltender Aven Gruner. “Sam has improved from last year and has gained confidence in her abilities,” Kurth said. “I think she will step up this
year. Aven truly has a passion for the game, and is always looking to get better during practice.” Kurth expects the Rock County Fury and Sun Prairie/DeForest to be the top two teams in the conference this year.
Boys hockey
Vikings return plenty of scoring punch in loaded lineup Stoughton will have the challenge of replacing goaltender Carter Hellenbrand, who posted a .903 save percentage last year. Senior Quinn Ziemann had an .823 save percentage in 22 games last season, but he will likely play a bigger role this year. Edgewood, which has won 10 straight
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With one of the most p r o l i fi c s c o r e r s i n t h e Badger South Conference in senior forward Brody Hlavacek returning, the Stoughton boys hockey team has its sights set on moving up the ladder in the league. The Vikings return 13 players from a team that went 7-16 and finished fifth in the Badger South Conference with a 4-8 mark last year. “The expectations would be to improve off of where we were last year and hopefully battle with the top team in the conference,” Stoughton coach Brett Quale said. Q u a l e t a ke s ove r t h e head-coaching reins after serving as an assistant coach last year. He’s also been a Stoughton Youth Hockey assistant coach in the past. Hlavacek scored a team-high 27 goals and dished out nine assists en route to earning all-conference honors last year. Senior forward James Hanson scored 10 goals and had six assists, and junior forward Dustin Woelke added six goals
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Stoughton Area School District 2018-19 DPI score 75.3 (Exceeds expectations) Student enrollment 2,963 Students with disabilities 11.7% Economically disadvantaged 25.2% English learners 3.5%
DPI grading areas (0-100 scale) Category Student achievement District growth Closing gaps On track and post secondary readiness
SASD school by school School DPI grade Fox Prairie Elementary 79.1 (Exceeds expectations) Kegonsa Elementary 69.3 (Meets expectations) Sandhill Elementary 79.9 (Exceeds expectations) River Bluff Middle School 71.3 (Meets expectations) Stoughton High School 78.5 (Exceeds expectations)
SASD 66.2 75.6 74.8
State average 62.3 66 68.8
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Report: 198 districts listed as ‘exceeding expectations’ Continued from page 1 and measures of students being on-track for postsecondary readiness, which includes graduation and attendance rates, thirdgrade English language a r t s a c h i eve m e n t , a n d eighth-grade mathematics achievement. For the 2018-19 school year, SASD topped the state average in student achievement (66.2 to 62.3), closing gaps (75.6 to 68.8) district growth (74.8 to 66) and on-track/postsecondary
districts listed as “exceeding expectations,” 163 district rated as “meeting expectations, 17 rated as meeting “few expectations” and one district listed as “failing to meet expectations.” “Report cards provide a snapshot of performance across the four priority areas and can be used to target improvement efforts,” according to a DPI news release. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
SASD DPI report card grades 2015-16 72.6 2016-17 71.3 2017-18 71.8 2018-19 75.3 readiness (84.8), For the 2018-19 school year, 2,112 public schools and 322 private choice schools received report cards, with 87 percent listed as “meeting” or
“exceeding” expectations, as did 96 percent of Wisconsin’s 421 public school districts. Forty districts were rated as “significantly exceeding” expectations, with 198
Budget: County expected to mail out the tax bills in mid-December Continued from page 1 relatively small amount of money.” Several council members said they felt this was too late in the budget process to add amendments relating to staffing, although many also expressed that they felt the requests were worthy and should be taken up at a later date. “I’d prefer not to make a last-minute decision,” Ald. Lisa Reeves (D-2) said. Alders had already chosen two targets for $22,500 city staff helped determine was discretionary staffing spending at a previous discussion. In that Thursday, Oct. 24, committee of the whole meeting, they added a part-time custodian to
address the city’s additional building maintenance needs and seasonal parttime staffing at Troll Beach, which has seen an increase in attendance. The budget also contains a 2 percent across-theboard wage increase for nonunion personnel but 3 percent for union members because of the results of those contract negotiations. It has the smallest increase in the operating budget in at least five years. The city will compile tax bills in early December after getting final numbers from other taxing jurisdictions, and the county is expected to mail the bills in mid-December. Renee Hickman can be contacted at renee.hickman@ wcinet.com.
In brief Dog licenses to go up $5
The price of dog licenses is going up by $5. The additional fee will help fund the Stoughton Humane Society. The Common Council unanimously passed the fee Tuesday, Nov. 12, despite an objection from Ald. Tom Majewski (D-3). Majewski asked why cats were not licensed and said the burden of funding should not fall solely on one species. He called it “unbalanced, unequal and unfair.”
Fire department
The council approved expenses of up to $3,200 from contingency funds for a transition position at the fire department of 10 hours a week. This appointed position would assist the department after fire chief Scott Wegner’s retirement and until further decisions are made about the structure of the department. Former chief Marty Lamers is expected to take that position.
Legals SPRING ELECTION NOTICE TOWN OF RUTLAND APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Rutland, on the seventh day of April 2020, the following officers are to be elected: A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Deana M Zentner, whose term will expire April 21, 2020. A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Nancy Nedveck for a term that will end April 21, 2020. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that nominations for the offices will be made at a Town Caucus to be held in January 2020, at the Rutland Town Hall. Dawn George, Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** ORDER TO RAZE OR REPAIR BUILDING To: SmartAssets LLC, Todd R. Wage Registered Agent W340S9285 Corner Ct. Eagle, WI 53119-1661 Re: 414 Wisconsin Avenue, Otherwise described as: W1/2 LOT 13 BLK 4 CUTLER’S ADD PT SE1/4 SEC 3 T6N R19E DOC NO 4270718 Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Wisconsin Statute Section 66.0413, you are hereby notified that the building located upon the above-described premises and having the post office address of 414 Wisconsin Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 53186, is in the judgment of the undersigned so old, dilapidated, or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use, so that in the judgment of the undersigned said building must be made safe by either the repair of such building, or the razing and removal of such building and by restoring the site to a dust-free and erosion-free condition. The building’s interior has been impaired by extensive water damage, dilapidation and lack of repair so that it is structurally unsanitary and unfit for human habitation, occupancy or use. You are therefore ordered to repair and make safe and sanitary or raze and remove the building at your option, within 90 days of service of this order. If you elect to repair the building, you must retain the services of contractors and a licensed design professional to assist you in filing plans with the City as part of the building permit process which describe how the property will be repaired in compliance with all applicable State and City Codes. Different Code provisions governing construction methods will apply depending on how you intend to use the building. If you elect to raze and remove the building or portion of the building described above, you are further ordered to grade and level those portions of the lot affected by the razing and restore the site to a dust-free and erosion-free condition after said razing is completed.
NOTICE The following changes were made to the City of Stoughton 2020 Budget by the City of Stoughton Common Council at its November 12, 2019 council meeting since the last published public hearing notice. GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
General Government
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY 1,808,757 3,755,971 1,736,781 621,199 1,127,999 252,415 4,581,613 13,884,735
2020 ADOPTED INCREASE BUDGET (DECREASE) $ 1,803,257 $ (5,500) $ 3,757,497 $ 1,526 $ 1,786,828 $ 50,047 $ 611,749 $ (9,450) $ 1,131,955 $ 3,956 $ 252,415 $ $ 4,583,613 $ 2,000 $ 13,927,314 $ 42,579
Public Safety Public Works Health and Human Services Culture, Recreation and Education Conservation and Development Other Financing Uses Total
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
OTHER FUNDS REVENUES Public Safety Building Fund Sick Leave Fund Equipment Replacement Fund
$ $ $
66,000 $ 100,000 $ 287,400 $
43,000 $ 125,000 $ 297,000 $
(23,000) 25,000 9,600
OTHER FUNDS EXPENDITURES Public Safety Building Fund Equipment Replacement Fund
$ $
66,000 $ 597,300 $
43,000 $ 605,300 $
(23,000) 8,000
Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP FAILURE TO COMPLY If you refuse or fail to comply within the time prescribed, by the authority granted under §66.0413(1)(f), Wis. Stats., and Wauk. Mun. Ord. §21.03(2)(a), the undersigned or other designated officer will cause such building to be razed and removed and may restore the site to a dust-free and erosion-free condition either through an available public agency or by control or arrangement with private persons. The cost of such razing, removal and restoration of the site to a dust-free and erosion-free condition will be charged in full or in part against the real estate upon which such building is located and will constitute a lien upon such real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special tax. Under the power granted by §66.0413(1)(i), Wis. Stats., if you fail to remove such personal property as will unreasonably interfere with the razing
of said structure, the undersigned shall cause the same to be removed and stored if that property has value and destroyed if it has no appreciable value, and the cost of such storage shall be a lien against such property stored and against the real estate, and shall be collected as a special tax against you as owner of the real estate, if such personal property is owned by you. Pursuant to §66.0413(1)(g), Wis. Stats., if you refuse or fail to comply with these Orders within the time prescribed, the City may, at its option, seek an order from the Circuit Court requiring you to raze the building and remove debris and personal property and fixtures, rather than the City razing and removing them. IMPORTANT Any appeal of the above Orders to Raze or Repair must be brought within 30 days of the service of these orders to you. Such appeal must be made to the
Circuit Court of Waukesha County in the form of an application for a restraining order. Failure to bring such application to the Circuit Court within 30 days from the date of service will bar forever any right to prevent enforcement of these orders. In addition, the condition of the property is a health and safety hazard and constitutes a public nuisance under Wauk. Mun. Ord. §12.05(8), which de-
clares as public nuisances all buildings so dilapidated and out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human use. Therefore, the undersigned may request separate legal action under Chapter 823 of the Wisconsin Statutes if the condition exists beyond the date set forth in the order. Dated this 13th day of November, 2019. CITY OF WAUKESHA By: _________________________ Mary Strankowski Building and Property Maintenance Inspector Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** CITY OF STOUGHTON 207 S. FORREST STREET STOUGHTON WI 53589 RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Authorizing and directing the proper city officials to adopt the 2020 City of Stoughton Budget Committee Action: Committee of the Whole recommends approval 10-0 Fiscal Impact: $ 13,927,314 Operating File Number: R-172-2019 Date Introduced: November 12, 2019 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2020 ANNUAL CITY BUDGET WHEREAS, the Mayor has prepared and the Council Committee of the Whole has reviewed the proposed budgets of the City of Stoughton for the year 2020; and WHEREAS, a Summary of the Budget and Notice of Public Hearing was published on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the budget on the 12th day of November, 2019 by the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the proposed 2020 City of Stoughton Operating Budget to the Common Council on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the proposed 2020 Stoughton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) budget to the Common Council on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the proposed 2020 Stoughton Storm Water Utility budget to the Common Council on
October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the proposed 2020 Library budget to the Common Council on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Committee of the Whole recommended the approval of the proposed 2020 Opera House budget to the Common Council on October 24, 2019; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has examined the budget and various items therein and finds the budget as presented and amended to date of this Resolution to represent the income anticipated and the expenditures for the various departments by major category as set forth therein; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin does approve the following: SECTION 1. 2020 Budget Adopted. There is hereby adopted the 2020 City of Stoughton budget and appropriated out of the receipts of the City of Stoughton for the year 2020, including monies received from the general property tax levy, special assessments and other sources of revenue as therein provided, for the various purposes therein specified, the amounts set forth in said Budget presented, or attached thereto or referenced by it. SECTION 2. Tax Levy Adopted. There is hereby certified to the City Clerk, a general property tax levy in the amount of $9,384,714 on all of the taxable property within the City of Stoughton for the year 2019 for the uses and purposes set forth as expenditures in the Budget hereby adopted. SECTION 3. City Clerk Directed to Spread Tax on Roll. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to spread the tax levied herein on the tax roll of the City of Stoughton for the year 2019. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to publish this resolution as a Class 1 Notice in the Stoughton Courier Hub. Council Action: X Adopted, Failed Vote 12-0 Mayoral Action: X Accept, Veto Tim Swadley, Mayor Date: November 12, 2019 Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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*** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION CITY OF STOUGHTON APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Stoughton on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The term for other offices begins on May 1, 2020. All terms are for three years unless otherwise indicated. Office, Incumbent Alderperson, District #1, Timothy Riley Alderperson, District #2, Lisa Reeves Alderperson, District #3, Greg Jenson Alderperson, District #4, Matt Bartlett Alderperson, District #4, Ben Heili (1-year term) Municipal Judge, Matthew T. Roethe (4-year term) Information concerning aldermanic district boundaries may be obtained from City of Stoughton Clerks Office, 207 S. Forrest St, Stoughton, WI. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019 and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in the office of the city clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE OF ELECTION: APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the School District of Stoughton, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board member is three (3) years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. Office, Term Length, Incumbent School Board Member, 3 years, April 27, 2020 – April 23, 2023, Jon Coughlin School Board Member, 3 years, April 22, 2020 – April 23, 2023, Tim Bubon School Board Member, 3 years, April 22, 2020 – April 23, 2023, Steve Jackson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy, must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m., on Monday, January 7, 2020, in the Business Office of the school district’s Administrative and Educational Services Center, 320 North Street. If an incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2020, and if the incumbent also did not file a Notification of Non-candidacy by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019, then the filing deadline for other candidates for the office will be extended by 72 hours. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Done in the School District of Stoughton November 21, 2019 Yolibeth FitzGibbon, School District Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP ***
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Pets GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies. 4 to choose from, shots and de-wormed. $150 each. Emanuel Beiler, 19781 Jenkins Ln, Platteville. No Sunday Sales. GOLDEN DOODLE pups, 2nd generation, 9 weeks old, vet checked, shots, dewormed, raised with children, very friendly and adorable. $400 each. No Sunday sales. Benuel Allgyer, 30022 Center Drive Rd., Platteville, WI 53818, license #467953. JUST IN time for Christmas! Five cute Shorkie puppies, 2 tan males, 3 black-tan females. No tail docks. Pick yours out now, ready in December, $600. 4 year old Yorkie male, 8lbs., gentle, loves children, house trained, proven breeder, $300. 2 year old female apricot Toy Poodle, energetic, loves people, $200. All are up to date on shots. Samuel Kanagy, 30354 College Farm Rd., Platteville, WI 53818. ONE MALE Border Collie puppy, $100. Boston Terrier puppies, $600 registered, $500 not registered. Platteville. 608-732-5052. Red & Blue Heeler puppies for sale. Both parents on site. Ready 12-2-19. $100 each. David Miller, 2815 Wren Lane, Fennimore, WI 53809.
Antiques BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin.
Miscllenaeous WOOD STOVE with chimney for sale. 608-732-7083. CRAFT/VENDOR Bake Sale at Albion Town Hall. Saturday, November 23. 9a-3p. DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223.
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Office Space For Rent OFFICE/RETAIL Space for rent in Downtown Oregon. Two spaces available December 1. 1274 sqft; $1062 per month. 480 sqft, $400 per month. Heat included in rent. Contact 608333-4420 or 715-891-4784 for showing and further information. OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf course Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628
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Feed & Seed ORGANIC ROASTED corn, tested negative for mold and safe for all classes of livestock. $8/bushel. Can deliver 450 bushel load for reasonable fee. 608-574-5066.
Livestock FOR SALE: British White Park beef cows, bred for spring calving; twenty spring White Park and Angus grass fed beef calves. 608-994-2673. HERD OF 50 Holstein milk cows. Black and white, red and white. Mostly A.I. Bred. Low SSC and high butter fat. Platteville. 608-778-2555. WANTED: CONSIGNORS for the upcoming PAPA Alliance Black hided Feeder Calf and Yearling sales at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI. Sale dates are December 6 and January 3. Call and get on the early listings for whichever sale works best for you. No dairy crosses.F or information contact Greg May 608-5740719 or BLE 608-994-2020.
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*** MEETING OF: COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOUGHTON Date//Time: Tuesday, October 22, 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 there were 12 alders present. MadREP Presentation-Paul Jadin, President Minutes and Reports: the following minutes were entered into the record. Utilities (9/16/19, 9/30/19); Planning (9/9/19); Landmarks (9/12/19, 9/23/19); Personnel (6/3/19, 7/1/19, 8/5/19, 9/9/19); Police and Fire Commission (3/21/19, 4/29/19, 7/22/19); Committee of the Whole (10/3/19); Public Works (9/19/19) Public Comment Period: Francis Sullivan, 1623 Roby Rd., spoke in support of the TIF request for Kettle Park West Phase II. He noted that this would help benefit the Stoughton School District. Jill Patterson, 400 S. Page St., spoke in support of the TIF request for Kettle Park West Phase II. She highlighted the enrollment of Stoughton School District. John Hallinan, 109 W. Prospect St., spoke in opposition of the TIF request for Kettle Park West Phase II. He stated that the City should not have to assist the developer. Yolibeth Rangel-Fitzgibbon, 669 CTY HWY N, spoke in support of the TIF request for Kettle Park West Phase II. CONSENT AGENDA A. October 8, 2019 Council Minutes B. R-161-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official (s) to issue Operator Licenses to various applicants C. Stoughton Utilities September Payments Due List Report; Stoughton Utilities August Financial Summary; Stoughton Utilities August Statistical Report Motion by Heili, second by Jenson to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 12-0. OLD BUSINESS O-24-2019- Amending Section 2-256 of the City of Stoughton Code of Ordinances, relating to the composition of the Utilities Committee (Utilities approved 5-0 on September 30, 2019) Motion by Hirsch, second by Jenson to approve O-24-2019. Motion carried 120. NEW BUSINESS R-162-2019- Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $1,900,000 Waterworks System Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2019B of the City of Stoughton, Dane County Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details with Respect to the Bonds Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-162-2019. Motion carried on roll call vote 12-0. PUBLIC HEARING: TIF Application for Kettle Park West Phase II The public hearing opened at 7:41 p.m. The public hearing closed at 8:37 p.m. Conceptual Review regarding a Preliminary Plat—The Meadows at Kettle Park West and planned development area for small single-family detached homes Planning Director Scheel noted that there will be public hearing regarding the preliminary plat on November 11th. He noted that the homes in the plat would have a shared alley-way with access from the rear of the properties. Discussion and possible action regarding the schedule for considering TIF request for Kettle Park West Phase II The council said they would not like to shorten the timeframe. Ligocki noted that she would like to hold listening sessions. R-163-2019- Resolution by the Common Council of the City of Stoughton Approving the Good View Condominium Final Plat at 2209-2211 Wood View Drive, Stoughton, WI Motion by Caravello, second by Riley to approve R-163-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-164-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper city official(s) to approve
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*** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Pleasant Springs, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Office, Incumbent Town Board Supervisor 3, Jay Damkoehler Town Board Supervisor 4, Janiece Bolender NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the Spring Election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of December (between December 1 and January 1). The Caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2020 and not later than January 21, 2020. Notice of the scheduled date of the Caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus. Done in the Town of Pleasant Springs, Dane County, Wisconsin this 11th day of November 2019. /s/Maria Hougan Clerk/Treasurer Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP
a fourth Sergeants position and to eliminate the currently vacant Lieutenants position Motion by Reeves, second by Boersma to approve R-164-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-165-2019- Authorizing an increase in Stoughton Area EMS user charges Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-165-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-166-2019- Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to grant an updated easement to the American Transmission Company (ATC) Motion by Schumacher, second by Riley to approve R-166-2019. Motion carried 12-0. Discussion and possible action regarding authorizing and directing the City Attorney to appeal a Circuit Court decision relating to Viking Lanes with funds not to exceed $10,000 Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to authorize and direct the City Attorney to appeal a Circuit Court decision relating to Viking Lanes with funds not to exceed $10,000 from contingency. Motion carried 11-0 with Riley abstaining. R-167-2019- Approving a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Stoughton and Dvorak Investments II, LLC Motion by Schumacher, second by Jenson to approve R-167-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-168-2019- Confirming the Mayor’s appointments to the Cemetery Board and the Utilities Committee Motion by Majewski, second by Jenson to approve R-168-2019. Motion carried 12-0. R-169-2019- Providing Wisconsin Department of Transportation comments on the current preferred Alternative H being considered as part of the USH 51 Corridor Study Environmental Assessment Motion by Bartlett, second by Reeves to approve R-169-2019. Motion carried 12-0. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Jenson, second by Caravello to adjourn at 9:44 p.m. Motion carried 12-0. Respectfully Submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Stoughton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 6:00 o’clock p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 South Fourth Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to consider a proposed Conditional Use Permit Application by Jeb McMahon to allow a twoflat residential use at 616 Ridge Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. The property at 616 Ridge Street is owned by Mic-Man Properties LLC and is more fully described as follows: Parcel Number and Description: 281/0511-054-6640-7; O M TURNER ADDN BLOCK 6 S 132 FT LOT 10 For questions regarding this notice please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421. Additional information including a location map can be found at: http:// stoughtoncitydocs.com/planning-commission/ Published November 21 and 28, 2019 WNAXLP
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Gail Susan Pizarro Gail Susan Pizarro, age 72, of the Town of Dunkirk, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Meriter Hospital. She was born in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Julius Schorr and Shirley (Heller) Schorr. Gail was living her dream life with her husband, Bill Pullum, and their dog, Gigi, working on their hobby farm, leaving regularly to visit her grandchildren and the many other family members who loved her dearly. Gail could win any argument with her extraordinary memory and passionate opinions; and win over any child with silliness just at their level and gifts of found objects that were just what they needed at that very moment. Gail spent her life working for the good of other people
Gail Susan Pizarro
as a teacher, a counselor, a mentor and an advocate. She changed people’s lives by believing in them and showing them how to believe in themselves. Gail is survived by her husband of 22 years, Bill Pullum; two daughters, Neva (Joseph) Hickman, Denise (Buwa) Baldeh; two sons, Gram (Kristen) Pizarro, Andrew Pullum; ten grandchildren, Silvio Hickman, Asa Hickman, Max Pizarro, Ella Pizarro,
Gerry H. Linnerud Gerry H. Linnerud, age 62, of Edgerton, passed aw a y u n ex p e c t e d l y o n Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. He was born on May 28, 1957, in Stoughton, the son of Erling and Mary (Lee) Linnerud. Gerry graduated from Stoughton High School in 1975. Gerry was a wonderful man with a generous heart. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially with his grandsons. On the weekends, he could be found at the local short track cheering on his favorite driver, relaxing at his land up north, traveling to North Dakota, or at fishing at one of his favorite spots. Gerry is survived by
Mari Delehanty Mari Delehanty, age 58, of Stoughton, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, at UW Hospital and Clinics. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Ann Catholic Parish, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m., on Saturday Nov. 23, 2019, with Father Randy Budnar presiding. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral
Gerry H. Linnerud
his son, Jason (Amber) Linnerud; daughter, Ericka (David) Zuehlke; four grandsons, Zack, Joey and Ben Zuehlke and Avery Linnerud; two sisters, Vicky (Phil) Elsing and Jeanne (David) Kojo; brother, Jamie Linnerud; and his significant other, Sheri Howard. He was preceded
and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 4- 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, and at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. 873-4590
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A n s e h B a l d e h , Ke l e f a Baldeh, Mansa Baldeh, Kairo Pullum, Raine Pullum, Bumii Pullum; sister, Vicki (Dan) Schorr-Coben; and nephew, Richard Schorr-Coben. She was preceded in death by her father, Julius Schorr; and mother, Shirley Schorr. Please celebrate her life by remembering her joyfully, laughing and loving and fighting for the greater good, locally and globally. No formal service will be held. Donations may be made in her name to Goodman Community Center, Madison, Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. 873-4590
in death by his parents; and brother, Randy. A funeral service will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, with Pastor Larry MacKenzie, from Fulton Church, Edgerton, presiding. Burial will follow at Graves Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. 873-4590
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Joyce Ann Bowman Joyce Ann Bowman, age 68, of Stoughton, passed away on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, in Apache Junction, Arizona., after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 30, 1951, in Madison, the daughter of John and Genevieve (Joyce) Way. Joyce enjoyed collecting southwestern jewelry and pottery and was a self-proclaimed rockhound as well as, a cactus enthusiast. Joyce is survived by her children, Scott and Lauren Bowman; siblings, Jack
Joyce Ann Bowman
Way, Judy (Dean) Mender, Jeffrey Way, Jane (Scott) Dixon and Jimi Way; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
A memorial gathering will be held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St., Stoughton, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare and UW Carbone Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Hwy. 51 N at Jackson St. 873-4590
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