2016 Summer Tower Times

The
Tower Times
City of Stoughton
Issue 2, Summer 2016
Mayors year in review
tions. Traffic signals are being installed at the intersection of Jackson Street and
USH 51. This will serve as the primary ped/bike crossing into the development.
The last year has brought important growth and development to the City
of Stoughton.
A temporary traffic signal has been installed at USH 51 at STH 138, along with
extensions of turning lanes, until the state installs a roundabout at this location in about 2020. Improvements to STH 138 will be made that will include
right-in/right-out access points as well as a roundabout will provide access for
the commercial center. Work on these improvements went until early December and restarted this spring and will continue until November 2016.
Our goal has always been to provide jobs, goods and services right
here at home in Stoughton. Bringing new businesses and helping our
own businesses grow and be successful is key to achieving that goal.
The Redevelopment Authority (RDA) is a major component of the
citys economic development plan and continues to work toward
that overall goal. The Revolving Loan Fund provided assistance to the Viking Brew Pub to help grow their business. Unfortunately, the RDA has received few inquiries
regarding the revolving loan fund. They are working to
find new ways to get the word out regarding how the
fund can be used to support local business with
their business needs.
The Mill Fab acquisition has been a long process and is not yet completed. The RDA has
been successful in negotiating a deal to purchase the property, but is still working
through the various contingencies in order to close the deal.
The RDA along with its consultant has
prepared a detailed request for development proposals for the riverfront
redevelopment area.The proposal has
been updated and is complete. The
RDA will wait until the Mill Fab acquisition is complete before the RFPs are
sent out.
The RDA has also met with representatives from the DNR and Inter-Fluve
Engineering regarding design ideas and
funding opportunities for the river walk
and restoration.
The Kettle Park West Development is also
vital for Stoughtons future. Redevelopment and new development are important
components for a vibrant community.
In late August 2015, final approvals allowed
the commercial center phase of development to begin. In September, construction
began to extend public infrastructure into
this development. These improvements will
include: sanitary sewer, water, storm water
improvements, shared-use path, and street
construction and highway improvements.
Jackson Street is being extended to
the west and will include pedestrian and bicycle
accommoda-
In June 2016, Wal-Mart began construction of its Supercenter facility. Kwik Trip
plans have been processed and approved, and we anticipate a fall start for their
project. Two different multi-tenant buildings have been reviewed and approved
for construction in the commercial center, with construction anticipated on
these two facilities this fall. We are currently reviewing plans for a hotel with a
banquet facility that the developer anticipates will also break ground this fall.
Nordic Ridge is the next great addition to our community. This is a new 72acre residential development on the southwest side of Stoughton. The first
phase includes 39 single family homes and one two-family home. Future plans
for the development include more residential homes and a new park.
Norse View Holdings LLC has also added much needed residential homes in
the North Page Street area. Twenty-three homes have been built to date.
Stoughton Hospital is adding on and remodeling their emergency room area,
day surgery team center, ambulance garage and staff area.
Nauti Norske, located at 324 S. Water Street is a family destination for indoor and outdoor dining and entertainment on the Yahara River in downtown
Stoughton. It is currently a work in progress: Rip-rap has been installed along
the river bank, and brick pavers and electric are currently being installed at
the rear of the property.
Some additional projects include:
Tom Vavra, owner of the BP station has brought several plans to the Planning
Commission, as they look to undertake a major remodel of the convenience store.
Deaks Pub and Grill will be adding an outdoor seating area.
Stoughtons first dog daycare will be located at 1115 W. Main St. Pups Unleashed is now open and ready to serve our community.
A new 14-unit apartment building is going up at 400 S. Van Buren Street.
Residential growth is also planned for Chalet Court.
Milestone Senior Living, located at 2208 Lincoln Ave., has been completed
and is now accepting residents.
OReilly Auto Parts is complete and open for business.
Spanrie Properties seven-unit residential building at 2301 Lincoln Ave. is
almost complete.
Exclusively Roses is adding on to its facility in our Business Park.
The citys economic development team has also had conversations with folks
interested in bringing their businesses to Stoughton. Some examples include:
an urban winery, a craft brewing company, a trucking terminal, a restaurant, a
grocery store and several others. We have also been talking with several local
business as to how we can help them grow right here in Stoughton when
the time is right.
We will continue to work toward our goal of providing jobs, goods
and services right here at home in Stoughton. Growing our community is good for our schools, our city and our community.
2015 statistics
172 commercial building permits

579 residential building permits
18 new residential homes
1 new duplex
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Have you ever

wondered?
...what the Mayors office looks like?
...about all the updates at Troll Beach since

we were kids?
...about who keeps the lights on and the
water flowing?
...what are people up to at the Senior
Center?
We invite you to ease your curiosity!
The City will host an All Department
Open House on September 29th, 2016
from 2pm-7pm.
Come spend the afternoon with us and tour
all City of Stoughton Departments
Need a photo ID to vote?

Cant get to the DMV?
We can help!
You can arrange a FREE ride to the Department of Motor Vehicles to help you get a State ID that can
be used for voting.
Family members may ride with you too!
A volunteer will help you prepare documents and talk to staff at the DMV.
The ride is with Union Cab to and from the DMV. No extra stops are allowed.
Call the Voter ID hotline for more information and to make an appointment, 608-729-7720
**This service is funded by the Dane County Clerks Office, countyofdane.com/clerk **
Voter ID: What to Expect

For the 2016 elections the presentation of Voter ID
will be required to vote. To make sure that you have
everything you need to vote and have a smooth voting
experience, please make sure that you have one of
these items for Voter ID:
A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license
A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card
An identification card issued by a U.S. uniformed service
A U.S. passport
(Identifications above must be unexpired, or if expired, have expired after the date of the most recent
general election [November 4, 2014].)
A veterans photo identification card issued by the Veterans Health Administration of the federal
Department of Veterans Affairs
A certificate of naturalization that was issued not earlier than two years before the date of an election at which it is presenteda
An unexpired driving receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT.
An unexpired identification card receipt issued by Wisconsin DOT.
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An unexpired identification card issued by a Wisconsin-accredited university or college that contains the following:
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free identification cards for voting purposes available at DMV locations around the state. Learn about
getting a free Wisconsin ID card on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website: http://
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When do we vote in 2016? Here are the dates:

August 9, 2016 - Partisan Primary
November 8, 2016 - Fall General Election

As always, feel free to call your Municipal Clerk with any questions you may have!
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Fence Installation
Swimming Pool Information
Before installing a fence, there are a few requirements that need

attention.
Before construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.
1. Locate your lot lines:

there should be metal
stakes buried at each corner of your lot. Talk with
your neighbors and/or
use a metal detector to
help find the stakes. Copies of any lot within the
City of Stoughton can be attained from the Planning Department
which will aid in finding stakes and to draw a site plan. If lot stakes
cannot be located, it may be necessary to hire a surveyor. There is
a verification inspection of the lot stakes required by the Department of Planning and Development staff prior to permit issuance.
1. Obtain a permit: above ground

pools having a water depth greater
than thirty-six inches at any point
shall not be constructed or assembled
within the city until a permit is obtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall, 381
E. Main Street. All in ground pools
require a permit. A dimensioned plan
showing the location of the proposed
pool and fencing in relation to the lot
lines is required prior to approval.
The applicant will need to locate lot
stakes and Planning Department staff
will need to verify the stakes have been located prior to permit
issuance.
3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from

side and rear lot lines, unless the adjacent owner consents in writing to the entrance upon such owners land for the purpose of
maintenance; or a maintenance free fence is being installed, in
which case the fence may have a minimum setback of 6 inches
from the lot lines. Side and rear yard fences in residential districts
shall not be more than 6 feet in height from grade. Front yard
fences shall not exceed 4 feet in height from grade.
4. Easements & greenways: fences shall not be installed in utility
easements designed to convey wastewater, electric distribution,
water distribution, or stormwater drainage and shall be prohibited
from dedicated greenways. There are also distance requirements
from electrical transformers.
5. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to placement at 1-800-242-8511.
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding fences, please call the City Zoning Administrator
at 608-646-0421.
Deck Information
Before installing a deck there are a few requirements that need
attention.
1. Obtain a permit: no
deck shall be erected
or replaced within the
city until a permit is obtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall.
A detailed plan showing
location of the proposed
deck in relation to the
lot lines and the house
is required prior to approval. Lot stakes may need to be located
and identified by city staff prior to permit issuance.
2. Placement: decks for one and two family residences must adhere to the setback requirements for the specific zoning district
where located, except decks that are 1-foot in height or less may
be setback 20 feet from the rear lot line. Contact the Zoning Administrator to find out the specific setback for your situation. Deed
restrictions may have additional requirements. Decks may not be
located in any easement.
2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear or side lots only and

shall not be closer than is permitted in the zoning code for an accessory building and in no case shall the water line of any pool be
less than 6 feet from any lot line. Per code, no pool shall be located
under or over electrical services. Pools and fencing shall not be
installed in utility easements designed to convey electric distribution, water distribution, wastewater, or stormwater drainage and
shall be prohibited from dedicated greenways.
If you have natural or wild areas on your property, think twice

before deciding to convert them to turf or traditional landscaped
areas. Natural areas usually require less time and money to maintain than formal landscapes, and are usually the best at preventing water pollution from runoff. This is especially important for
waterfront property.
Adjust your mower to a height of at least three inches or more.
3. Fencing: pools that are not enclosed by a permanent building and have a water depth greater than thirty-six inches shall be
completely enclosed by a fence to prevent access. Such fence shall
not be less than five feet in height and shall be placed not less
than four feet from the pool edge, constructed so as not to have
holes or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates
and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching
devices, located near the top of the gate, on the poolside of the
enclosure.
Mow frequently enough that you can leave grass clippings on the
lawn and dont have to rake.
4. Electrical conductors: the following clearances must be adhered to and shown on the plan:
Help keep our lakes and rivers clean by sweeping or blowing

grass clippings back onto your yard. Grass clippings can and
should be left on the lawn, so that the nutrients can go back into
the soil.
underground electrical conductors shall be a minimum of 5 feet

from the outer edge of the inside of the pool. If closer than 5 feet,
the conductors shall be in conduit;
overhead electric conductors shall be a minimum of 22.5 feet
in any direction to the water level, edge of water surface, base of
platform, or permanently anchored raft.
the horizontal limit of clearance measured from the inside wall
of the pool shall not be less than 10 feet.
Contact Diggers Hotline at 1-800-242-8511 or 811 prior to placement.
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions
regarding pools please contact the city Zoning Administrator at
608-646-0421 or email to mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us
Top Ten Reasons To

Install A Rain Garden
Mulch bare soil as soon as possible to minimize erosion. Disturb

no more ground than necessary for a project, while preserving
existing vegetation.
Use lawn and garden chemicals carefully and sparingly. Pesticides, including weed killers, should be considered a last resort
other controls come first.
Garage Sale Signage Information

Garage sale signs may be placed in the parkrow or terrace, in
front of the residence where the sale is being held, for a period
not to exceed three (3) days and no more than three (3) times in a
calendar year. Signs may also be placed in the parkrow or terrace
at various intersections for the days of the sale; such signs shall
not have a height greater than 2 1/2 feet from grade and shall not
exceed four (4) square feet in area, two (2) feet in height and two
(2) feet in width.
GARAGE SALE SIGNS ARE NOT TO BE ATTACHED TO UTILITY POLES, TREES, TRAFFIC REGULATORY STRUCTURES OR
FENCES AND SHALL NOT OBSTRUCT VISION FOR VEHICULAR
TRAFFIC.
NO MORE THAN 3 SALES ARE ALLOWED PER YEAR. A SALE OF
UP TO 3 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN LENGTH SHALL BE CONSIDERED ONE TIME.
10. It provides habitat and food

for birds and beneficial to insects
If you have any questions regarding garage sale signage, please

contact the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421
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spring, summer and fall
Drop off your Dry clEaning at
8. Helps area lakes, streams

and fish by reducing storm water pollution
3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required

to use 48-inch deep footings to prevent heaving. A guardrail is
required for decks more than 2-feet above ground. The minimum
height for a guardrail is 3-feet. The guardrail must restrict the
passing of a 4-inch or larger sphere through spacing.
7. Helps recharge groundwater
4. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to construction at 1-800-242-8511.
4. Is a natural outdoor classroom for kids and adults alike
5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an

inspection. An inspection is required after digging the holes for the
footings, prior to pouring concrete. The Building Inspector can be
reached at 608-873-7626.
3. No need for fertilizers and pesticides, making it a welcome area

for all living creatures
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions
regarding decks, please call the Building Inspector at 873-7626 or
the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.
If there are areas of your yard you dont physically go to, consider landscaping that area with native plants instead of turf.
6. Reduces the amount of turf you have to mow, water, fertilize,

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5. Helps minimize local flooding
2. Retains storm water before it leaves your yard, keeping any pollutants in the garden to be absorbed into the soil
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2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a

permit is obtained from the Department of Planning and Development at City Hall. A detailed plan showing where your fence will
be located is necessary, including distances from lot lines and any
structures. A sample site plan is provided with the zoning permit
application.
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Please place in 96-Gallon Green Recycle Cart:
Shredded Paper
Please put in a clear plastic bag (tied) and place in the GREEN cart. NO OTHER RECYCLING
SHOULD BE IN BAGS
Mixed Containers
Aluminum cans and foil
Empty tin cans and aerosol cans
Dried out paint cans
Glass bottles and jars
Garbage Collection Every Week
All material must fit in the brown (garbage) cart. Automated trucks cannot pick up any material that
is next to the cart. Please put the garbage cart out the night before your collection day or by 6:00am
the morning of pickup.
Please place in 64-Gallon Brown Garbage Cart:
#1-7 plastic containers

Mixed Paper
Newspaper, magazines, books, mail, school/office paper
Brown corrugated cardboard
Mixed loose garbage
Grey chipboard (cereal and shoe boxes)
Broken toys & ceramics
Brown paper bags
Plastic hangers, etc.
DO NOT put the following items in the green cart:
Bagged garbage
Plastic bags, toys, Styrofoam of any kind
Plastic wrap Bags
Plastic (other than #1-7 containers)
Styrofoam
Yard waste and construction materials
Other loose garbage, etc.
Household hazardous waste
DO NOT put the following items in the brown cart:
Cart Placement
Yard Waste
The arrows on the lid of the cart must point to the street
Recycling
Handles and wheels should face away from the street
Household hazardous waste
The garbage cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the street on one side of the driveway
Cardboard boxes
The recycle cart should be placed within 2 ft. of the street on the other side of the driveway
Please put bagged garbage in the brown cart. Bags that are tied keep carts clean. Mixed loose garbage can be
put in the brown cart. Please put the garbage cart out the night before your collection day or by 6:00 am
the morning of pick up.
Please keep 6 ft. of clearance between the carts and other objects, especially mailboxes and vehicles
Recycle Collection Every Other Week
Bulk items will be collected on the last service day of the month. Bulky pick up is for any extra garbage or recycling you have or for items that are too big to fit into the carts.
Loose recycling must fit in the green (recycling) cart. Automated trucks can not pick up any material that is next to the cart. Please put the recycle cart out the night before your collection day or
by 6:00am the morning of pick up. If your green recycle cart is out on the wrong week it can not be
collected!
Bulk items are collected once a month
Place all large items including furniture, carpeting, large metal items, large cardboard boxes (emptied
and flattened) and appliances 6ft. away from- not in front of or next to the carts. Small items such as
automotive batteries, tires (2 per home per month 8 per year), and drain oil (in sealed 1-5 gallon
containers) should also be 6ft. away from the carts. Construction materials should be in 32 gallon
cans and weigh less than 60 lbs. Extra paper or other recycling should be in clear plastic bags and
placed at the street 6ft. away from the carts.
Bulk Collection does not include yard waste or hazardous materials.
City of Stoughton
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Holidays (no collection)

Tuesday Recycle Collection IncludesAll homes east of the river will be on non-shaded
weeks. All homes west of the river and ON AND east
of Page St. and ON AND south of Hwy 51 will be on
shaded weeks.
Friday Garbage Collection IncludesAll homes north of Hwy 51 and west of Page St.
Friday Recycle Collection IncludesAll homes north of Hwy 51 AND BETWEEN Lincoln
Ave. and Page St. will be on non-shaded weeks.
All homes ON AND west of Lincoln Ave. AND north of
Hwy 51 including Hamilton St. west of Lincoln Ave.
will be on the shaded weeks.
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December 2016
* * The monthly bulky collections will

be on the last collection of the month.
Tuesday Garbage Collection IncludesAll homes ON AND south of Hwy 51 and

ON AND east of Page St.
Mo
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August 2016
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Collection Schedule
New Years Day-Friday 1/1/2016

Friday collections will be delayed by
one day.
Memorial Day- Monday 05/30/2016
All collections will be delayed by one day.
Independence DayMonday 07/04/2016
Labor Day- Monday 9/5/2016
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Thanksgiving-Thursday 11/24/2016
Thursday and Friday collections will be
delayed by one day.
Christmas Day- Sunday 12/25/2016
Collection will have no delay.
The garbage (brown cart) is emptied on a
weekly basis. The recycling (green cart) is
emptied every other week and not emptied
by the bulk collection crews. Large items,
extra cans or bags can be taken with the
bulk collections. Construction materials
and electronics are not included in bulk
collection.
E-mail: office@johnsdisposal.com
Call Johns Disposal at 888-473-4701
www.johnsdisposal.com
Please place all materials out the night before or by 6 a.m. on your day of service.
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Stoughton Public Library: Educate, Enrich, Empower, Engage!
Nationally Famous Author

to Visit August 1
With more than 80 titles published, Lauraine Snelling is one of
todays most popular authors in the Christian Fiction genre. She
will be visiting Stoughton on Monday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m., and
speaking at the Stoughton Village Players Theater, just next door
to the Library. Copies of her latest book, The Second Half, will be
available for purchase and for signing by the author.
Open Sundays This Fall

Thanks to your support the Stoughton Public Library will be continuing its Sunday hours beginning September 11 through December 18. Hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you like Sunday
hours at the Library, please let your City Council representatives
know. And, well see you Sundays at the Library!
Art in the Library

Thank you to Pamela Calahan of Otter Creek Arts for her display.
If you are an artist with the type of art that can be hung on a wall
and would like to display it at the Library, please fill out a proposal
available on our website: www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org
People Talk About Books

People love to talk about the books they
read especially with others who have
read the same titles. The Stoughton Public
Library has three book discussion groups
to allow you to do just that! You can meet
other people, make friends, and share
your thoughts about what you have read.
The traditional book group meets the 4th
Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Library. Each session is
led by a different Library staff member who chooses the book for
the month. This same book is also discussed the 4th Wednesday
of month at 1:00 p.m. at the Stoughton Senior Center. Upcoming
reading includes
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George for August
The Language of flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh for September
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon for October
The Library also sponsors a crime fiction book group. Thursdays
With Murder meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:30
p.m. This group sometimes reads the same title, but they often
read different titles by the same author, or they read mysteries that
focus on a common theme. Upcoming reading includes
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger for August
The Library relies on money raised

by various Friends events to supplement the library budget. Without
these funds, the Childrens Summer
Library Program would not be able
to afford many of the presenters for
programs, as well as purchase supplies and reading incentive prizes.
The Adult Summer Reading Program and the Adult Craft Club receive their funding from the annual Friends donation. The Friends
donation is used to purchase high-demand DVDs and books for
the Lucky Day collections, replace worn or lost copies of classic
books and DVDs, and provide more magazine subscriptions for
the collection. These are just a few of the ways the Friends benefit
the library.
Upcoming Friends events include the Authors & Friends program
on September 29 (see above) and the Welcome Aboard Fall Fundraiser on October 15 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. The fundraiser will be
at BBGs and will include games, raffles, dinner, and dancing.
Reservations are required for this event so we know how many
dinners to order. Contact the Library at 873-6281 for more information.
Free Library Cards!

Visit the Stoughton Public Library, located at 304 S. Fourth St., at
the corner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtown
Stoughton.
Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5. And Sundays 1-5 beginning September 11. There is no charge for a library
card just bring in picture identification with proof of current address. If your ID does not show your current address, please bring
another proof of address such as a piece of mail, personal check,
lease agreement, etc. Parents must sign the registration form for
children under age 18.
Your library card can be used in any public library in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, or Wood counties, all members of the South Central Library System, and materials may be
returned to any library. Call the Library at 873-6281 or visit online
at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org and on Facebook.
Library Events
August
The Foundation: Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group

The Martian by Andy Weir
Wednesday, August 3, 6:30 pm
Adult Craft Club
Coloring Pages
Thursday, August 4, 6:30 pm
Relax and try out the newest trend, adult coloring! All supplies
provided. No registration required. Teens welcome with an adult.
Thursdays with Murder
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

Thursday, August 11, 6:30 pm
This Minnesota based novel won six major awards.
The Mixed-Up Fairy Tale
The Martian by Andy Weir for August
Friday, August 12, 2pm

Stoughton Village Players Theater, 255 E Main St.
(next door to the library)
Emmy award-winning Page Turner Adventures will provide a fun,
FREE show for the whole family. We need your help to break a
spell or Beauty will sleep for 100 years! During this musical adventure, the audience must convince Red Riding Hood to give up her
cape, discover the secret under grandmas bed, climb a beanstalk
and get a golden spoon from a REAL 10 foot tall giant! Seriously,
the Giant is real and he will Blow. You. Away. Promise. All ages.
No registration required.
The science fiction of Cordwainer Smith for September
Summer Library Program Finale: Bubble Wonders
The crime fiction of George Simenon for September

Still Life by Louise Penny for October
The Librarys newest book group is The Foundation, named in
honor of science fiction grand master Isaac Asimov and his famous
Foundation Trilogy. Join us as we explore worlds of science fiction, fantasy, the bizarre, and the strange. Meetings are the first
Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Upcoming
reading includes
Tales of sword & sorcery: Fritz Leiber & Robert E. Howard for
October
Authors and Friends

Join us September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Authors &
Friends. Several Wisconsin authors, each of whom writes a different genre, will be visiting as part of the Friends of the Library Meet
& Great. The authors include:
Steve Fortney author of historical and religious fiction, memoirs, poetry, history, and religion
September
Jane Kelley author of historical fiction books for older elementary aged children
The science fiction of Cordwainer Smith. This author was a foreign

policy advisor for President Kennedy.
Wednesday, September 7, 6:30 pm
Friends of the Library

The Friends of the Stoughton Public Library is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and improving library services,
materials, and facilities for the Stoughton community; encouraging gifts and bequests to the library; and promoting the broadest
Authors and Friends with Friends Meet & Greet
September 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Combines a Friends of the Library Meet & Greet with the opportunity to meet and greet published Wisconsin authors of different
genres. Includes a panel discussion, Q & A, book signing, and the
opportunity to purchase books.
Adult Book Discussion
The Language of flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh

Tuesday, September 27, 7 pm Library
Wednesday, September 28, 1 pm Senior Center
October
Fall story times and childrens programs begin soon! Contact the
Library at 873-6281 for information.

Tales of sword & sorcery: Fritz Leiber & Robert E. Howard (creator
of Conan, the Barbarian)
Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 pm
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon

Tuesday, October 25, 7 pm Library
Wednesday, October 26, 1 pm Senior Center
Thursdays With Murder
Thursday, October 13, 6:30 p.m.

Still Life by Louise Penny - No other mystery write has consistently won so many awards.
Friends Fall Fundraiser
Welcome Aboard for games, raffles, dinner, and dancing: 4:30 to

8:00 p.m. BBGs: games, raffles, dinner, and dancing. Reservations
are required. Call 873-6281 for more information.
Stoughton Fire Department

The Stoughton Fire Department wants everyone to stay safe during
the summer season.
Grills, stoves and chimneys are not permitted on the exterior balconies of any buildings. Please know that most balconies also serve
as exits for dwelling units. When LP gas cylinders are exposed to
other fire conditions, this can lead to explosive consequences near
those exits that everyone depends on to safely leave an unsafe
situation.
On wooden decks, nearby materials are easily ignitable from just
radiant heat. Even vinyl siding melts if grills are too close to a wall.
With improper use and even storage of grills it can and does jeopardize the lives of you in your home or other occupants of the
building. Every year the Stoughton Fire Department responds to
these types of incidents and sometimes tragic situations for those
type outdoor cooking fires.
Lets not risk it. The members of the Stoughton Fire Department
wants everyone to stay safe during the summer grilling season.
Please do that by keeping your grills, stove and chimneys at least
15 feet to 25 feet away from your buildings.
Knowing a few fire

safety grilling tips will
help everyone have a safe summer.
Keep a
3-foot safe
zone around
your grill and
campfire
Only use your

grill outside.
The Little Paris Book Shop by Nina George

Tuesday, August 23, 7 pm Library
Wednesday, August 24, 1 pm Senior Center
The program will include a panel discussion by the authors, a time

for audience questions, and the opportunity to personally meet
with each author. Copies of the authors books will be available
for purchase and signing.
Thursday, September 15, 7 pm - Library

Black Marigold is the dynamic wind quintet that has dazzled
audiences throughout Wisconsin since 2012. They present captivating concerts introducing new music, while also highlighting
classic woodwind quintet repertoire. Thoughtful verbal program
notes about the music and the instruments engage the audience
and liven the concert experience. Black Marigold breathes new life
into the woodwind quintet experience. You will leave the concert
smarter, happier and more inspired than when you arrived! This
program is made possible by a grant from the Dane County Libraries Beyond the Page Fund.
Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B

Thursday, August 18, 6-7:15pm
Celebrate a great summer spent reading! Join us at 6pm for free
sundaes provided by Culvers. Then enjoy the show Bubble Wonders at 6:30pm. Geoff Akins presents a high-energy, interactive,
fun and educational show performing amazing feats with bubbles.
All ages. No registration required. Completion of Summer Library
Program not required.
Marshall Cook author of 24 published books including the

Monona Quinn mystery series, books on stress management,
and The Great Wisconsin Manhunt of 1961
Rich Voedisch author of a variety of fiction on topics such as

psychology, love, crime, and families
Music on the Mezz presents: Black Marigold
Keep it away
from siding and
deck rails.
This will keep kids and pets safe.
Clean your
grill after each use.
This will remove
grease that can
start a fire.
Place the coals

from your grill
in a metal can
with a lid once
they have
cooled.
Thursdays With Murder
Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.

The crime fiction of George Simenon (1903-1989) - creator of fictional detective Jules Maigret in 75 novels and 28 short stories
in addition to many other works. He was one of the most prolific
writers of the 20th century.
Sundays at the Library
Sunday, September 11
Join us for the first of the fall Sundays at the Library! Open 1:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. now through December 18.
Open your gas grill before lighting.
Stay fire safe

this summer!
Keep an
eye on
your grill,
fire pit
or patio
torches. Never leave any of them unattended.
For more information and resources, visit

www.usfa.fema.gov and www.nfpa.org.
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News from the Stoughton Area Senior Center
Summer Seminars with Jay Hatheway
Cooking & Baking Class
Wednesdays, July 13, 20 & 27, 10:00 AM

July 20: A brief history of the origins of State of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
July 27: Update on current events in the Middle East: ISIS, Yemen, Iran, and beyond.
This fall we will be starting a new cooking and baking class on Sundays.
We will be highlighting chefs and restaurants in the area, creating different cuisines, as well as learning different techniques in the kitchen. I
would appreciate your input as to the time of day that would work best
for you on Sundays as well as topics, entrees and skills you are interested in learning about. Please contact me by July 15th either by email
at tnicoll@ci.stoughton.wi.us, by phone at 873-8585 or leave me a note
with your feedback. I look forward to hearing from you!
Retiree Rebels: Ditch the Rocking Chair!

Thursday, July 21, 2:30-4:00 PM
Have you had the retirement talk? Not the one about money, the
one about what to do with your life after you retire? Carol Larson
and Mary Helen Conroy, co-founders of RetireeRebels.com, will talk
about that first, possibly rocky, year of retirement, and the next
steps.If you are nearly or newly retired, please join the discussion
and share your experiences, questions and advice.
Dance Lessons
Garden Tours
Thursday, July 21, 10:00-11:00 AM
Join us for a Concentric condo garden tour in Venevoll. This garden has really developed over the last
15 years, with a varied space including many shaded plants, a butterfly garden area, an Asian garden
area and a beautiful array of lilies. Please register and pick up the tour address at the Senior Center
reception desk.
Thursday, July, 28, 10:00-11:00 AM
The owners of this acre property in Albion have been gardening for over 25 years. View many
shade gardens, over 200 different cultivars of hostas and all the accompanying shade companion
plants.They have many flowering shrubs and also dwarf conifers. Please register and pick up the
tour address at the Senior Center reception desk.
Lunch and Learn - Mind Over Matter
Dancing provides good exercise with many health benefits for average people who just want to
have fun dancing together.We are exploring the possibility of offering dance classes on Saturday or
Sunday afternoons this fall. We will need to have a minimum of 8 people that have shown interest by
August 1stto secure our instructor and location. This class will be open to couples as well as singles.
The cost would be $47 per person for a 6 week class. Thats a little less than $8 for a one-hour class
each week! While we will only work on 2-3 dances in a 6 week session, some dance choices include
Swing, Salsa, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and Country.Those registered as couples are not required
to switch partners during class. Singles can switch among themselves. Dance with a friend or a
special friend.Please contact Tricia Nicoll to secure your spot and state your preference as to which
day works best for you and what dances you are most interested in.
Lunch and Learn: Care Transitions

Wednesday, August 3 12:00 PM
Transitional care encompasses a range of services and environments designed to promote the safe
and timely passage of patients between levels of health care and across care settings. This is an opportunity to learn more about transitions of care and learn what benefits you are entitled to! Prior
Sign-up is required
Introduction to Watercolor - Continued
Friday, July 22, 12:00-1:00 PM

Did you know that more than half of women over age 65 have urinary leakage or accidental bowel
leakage? These symptoms, also called pelvic floor disorders, are very common and there are things
we can do ourselves to prevent or treat them. Dr. Heidi Brown will talk to us about pelvic floor disorders and what we can do to prevent or improve these symptoms. Dr. Brown is a urogynecologist at
the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and treating pelvic floor
disorders is her specialty. She will talk for about 30 minutes and then will open the floor to questions.
Sign up at the reception desk.
Walking Club
Tuesdays, August 2 & 9, 6:00-7:00 PM

We are continuing to explore the world of watercolor from our July classes! The class will be instructed for beginners, but advanced individual instruction will be available. Abby Otteson lives in
Stoughton and she received her BFA from UW-Oshkosh in 2008 in painting and drawing. She also has
her teaching certificate in art education.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail Presentation

Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 AM
Fridays at 9:00 AM NOTE THE TIME CHANGE

If youre interested in taking in the natural surroundings and getting some exercise come out to Lake
Kegonsa State Park and join in the walking group. The park has more than five miles of accessible
hiking trails along the lake and through varied habitat. Enter off of Door Creek Drive. Please bring
your I.D with you and meet others in the trail parking lot near the main bathrooms and showers. State
stickers are required and can be purchased for the day or year.
Book Discussion at the Senior Center
Wednesday, August 10, 2:00 PM
This months book is Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Join
us for an afternoon book discussion group with support from the Stoughton
Library the 4th Wednesday of each month. Any questions? Please call 8736281.
With the Summer Olympics taking place in August, we will have

our own fun with a variety of backyard games. Join us for some
friendly competition. No sign-up or experience necessary to play.
If you have a game youd like to offer for the afternoon please contact Tricia Nicoll. We will also have the Olympic Games on the big
screen, so stop in and cheer on the U.S.A teams!
Travelogue
Wednesday, July 27 3:00 PM
This month get ready to travel to Experience Canada via
a one-hour travelogue DVD. Host Anne Martin guides
viewers on an odyssey across the expansive landscape
of Canada, starting in Newfoundland and journeying to
the farthest reaches of British Columbia and the Yukon.
Among the many highlights are stops at the home of
Anne of Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, a Viking burial ground, sparkling Toronto, Dinosaur
Provincial Park in Alberta and more, with special attention paid to Canadas rich multicultural heritage.
Ahh...
the Culinary
Ease of Cheese!!
SAFE/Falls Prevention Presentation

Thursday, August 11, 1:00 PM
Join Sara Hanneman, SAFE at Home Program Coordinator with Home Health United. SAFE is a program that provides free in-home safety assessments for Dane County residents aged 65 and older.
They assess the home, looking for ways to prevent falls, and also provide a medication review by a
pharmacist to prevent negative drug interactions.
Exploring World Cultures

Presentation-India
Monday, August 15, 3:00-4:00 PM
Join Cummins, Inc. employees Himani Deshpande and Ketan Shende as they
present about their region of India.
Reflexology Presentation
Tuesday, August 16, 10:00 AM
Come and learn what Reflexology is all about
with Heidi Fromi! This form of massage applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet.
It opens nerve pathways to increase circulation
and create a sense of balance within the body.
The feet are like a roadmap that connects to organs and glands within the body and by working with the feet it can increase normal function
and flow. This practice will leave individuals
feeling relaxed as the bodys natural equilibrium
is restored. In September we will begin regular
session times the third Monday of each month
from 1:00-3:00 PM. Prices are $25 for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes.
130 Varieties of Cheese

Cheese Trays Fresh Curds
Cheese Gift Boxes Always Enjoyed, Never Returned
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183 E. Main Street,

Downtown Stoughton
608-873-1777
Pat will share with you the history of the trail and where it may lead
you, as it passes through the Lake Country, allowing you to experience the gifts of the glaciers.
Summer Olympics - Backyard Games
Wed. July 27, 1:00 PM
www.Cheesers.com
The Ice Age Trail is a thousand mile footpath that winds through
the state of Wisconsin, tracing world-renowned glacial features.
The trail provides access to some of Wisconsins most scenic areas
while telling the story of our states remarkable Ice Age heritage.
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Webinar: When to Stop Driving &

How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About It
Travelogue
Wednesday, August 17
As individuals deal with diminishing vision, there comes a point where one must determine they are
no longer safe to drive. This webinar will focus on how to make these decisions along with tips for
adult children struggling to have this conversation. For more information call the WI Council for the
Blind and Visually Impaired at (608) 255-1166.
Aviation Day
Friday, August 19, 10:30 AM
In honor of National Aviation Day, Doug Phundheller will be here to provide a brief history about
Stoughtons airport. Afterwards, if youre interested there will be an opportunity to go out to the
airport and see if firsthand!
Art Program with Michael Hecht-Greek Art to Picasso

Friday, August 19, 9:00 AM
Participate in reading the artwork of the Greeks and Picasso. Learn about their influences and their
legacy, all the way to Star Wars.
Lunch and Learn Conversation Partners
This month get ready to travel to Australia the Beautiful.

From ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets
from the age of dinosaurs; from pristine lakes to majestic
peaks; and from sophisticated cities to some of the worlds
greatest wilderness areas, experience all of Australias dramatic contrasts, dazzling wildlife and glorious landscapes.
Highlights include the great Barrier Reef, Lord Howes Island, Kings Canyon and Lake Eyre.
Book Discussion Group

This months book is The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Join
us for an afternoon discussion group with support from the Stoughton
Library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions,
please call 873-6281.
Catfish River Revue &

Banana Split Sundaes
Friday, August 26, 1:00 PM
Tuesday, August 23, 12:00-1:00 PM

Are you available to chat with an international student at the UW-Madison via
Skype or FaceTime? Currently there are
international students from about 130
countries studying at the UW-Madison.
Some of them are admitted to academic
undergraduate or graduate programs,
some are visiting scholars, and some are
here in full time English language classes.
Many of these students make friends on
campus with other students from their
own countries, but struggle to make
American friends. They may apply for conversation partners through a tutoring service on campus,
but the waiting list is long. We are starting up a program in which we would match you with one
international student. You would meet together each week via skype or FaceTime, probably once a
week for about an hour, or twice a week for about a half hour each time -- just to chat. You would not
be required to tutor the student you are matched with. You would be welcome to use the computers in
the computer lab or your own device. We would provide you with some training and support (including conversation topic ideas,) and the contact information for your international student conversation
partner. You would be able to arrange the meeting schedule with your partner for the days and
times that work well for both of you. We would hope that your partnership could continue for about
one semester. Prior registration is required.
Enjoy the music by Catfish River Revue! Afterwards well

celebrate National Banana Split Day and enjoy the sweet
treat!
ElderTree Presentation
A social website designed by older adults, for older adults in Wisconsin
Have you ever wondered: Why cant there be a website that offers older adults an easy way to communicate
with each other and access information without needing
to be a computer expert! Elder Tree is that website. This
simple, web-based technology was developed at UWMadison to help older adults remain independent in their
home, while staying socially connected and engaged. There is no cost to use Elder Tree and no advertising. Older adults simply need access to any computer or tablet and Internet connection if you
dont have one in your home, a computer at your local library, senior center or a friends house will
work. In this presentation, you will learn how Elder Tree was developed and how it works; the impact
it is having on the lives of older adults; and how you can easily try Elder Tree for yourself and share
it with friends.
For more information on these and other activities please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at
248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 * (608) 873-8585 * www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior
Fall Miniball Soccer
NFL Flag Football Grades 4-8 Leagues
Days: Sundays
League/Grade
Dates: September 11 October 16
4 1150.302
Location: Racetrack Park
5 1150.303
Dates: August 13 September 10, No Class September 3
Fee: $40 Resident, $45 Non-Resident
6 1150.304
Days: Saturday Mornings
Registration Deadline: August 31
7-8 1150.305
Times: 10:00-11:00 am
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches training will take place

on September 1 at 5:30 at Racetrack Park.
Game Dates: Saturdays, September 10 October 22
The activities listed below are late summer and early fall. Please
watch for our fall and winter activities guide that will be inserted
in the Great Dane in August for a more complete listing of activities for the fall and winter.
Youth Sport Activities

Fall Youth Tennis Lessons
The fall tennis lessons are for the child who wants to continue to
practicing tennis. Groups will be broken up based on skill level
each week. Age appropriate equipment like no compression balls
will be used when necessary. Participants are required to bring
their own racquet.
Location: Norse Park Tennis Courts
Start your little Pel on his or her way to a lifelong love of recreation activities. Nothing compares to soccer for an introduction to
structured team sports. The emphasis on this program is having
fun, getting your child to like sports, and developing their physical
literacy. This program isnt intended on teaching high level soccer
skills to your child because of the ages of the participants. Volunteer coaches needed!
Ages
Ages: 6-12
Program Code
Times
1130.300
2:00-2:45 pm
3 4 year olds
1130.301
3:00-3:45 pm
5 year olds
1130.302
4:00-4:45 pm
3 4 year olds
Program Code: 1180.300

Fees: Resident - $20, Non-Resident - $25
Registration Deadline: August 5
NFL Flag Football Grades K-3 Leagues
Junior Tennis Clinics
The summer weekly junior clinics are designed for middle school
and high school aged players whose goal is to develop intermediate and advanced level tennis skills to prepare themselves for their
high school teams and possibly collegiate play. The format will be
similar to high school varsity level practices with up-tempo, advanced level drills and competitive match play. Coach Bill will help
each player identify their relative strengths and weaknesses. The
goal should be to become a better tennis player over the course of
the 10 hours of court time.
Days: Monday Friday
The grades 4-8 programs are local travel leagues. Other communities involved with the leagues are Cross Plains, Fitchburg, Verona,
McFarland, Monona, Cottage Grove and Mount Horeb. Teams will
play seven regular season games and an end of season tournament. Teams for these age groups typically practice 1-2 times per
week. Practice night(s) are at the discretion of the coach. There is
no make-up date for the tournament if it is rained out.
Program Code
Tournament Date: Saturday, October 29

Game Times: Vary throughout the season. Games are typically in
the morning and early afternoon.
Place: Racetrack Park for home games. Road games will be played
at various Dane County communities.
Fees: Resident - $75 Non-Resident - $83
The grades K-1 and 2-3 programs are house leagues that will
always play other Stoughton teams at Racetrack Park. The K-1
league will feature the coach playing quarterback to make the
games run smooth. Games will be played on Saturday mornings.
Teams for this age group typically practice one day a week during
the season. Practice night is at the discretion of the coach.
Deadline: Register by July 29
League/Grade
This is a new league that we will be offering this coming fall. We

will be partnering with the Monona and Cottage Grove Recreation Departments to expand flag football to high school students.
Games will be played in Stoughton, Cottage Grove, and Monona.
Stoughton teams will be formed using a draft.
Program Code
Game Times
K-1
1150.300
9:00 am
2-3
1150.301
10:15 am
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August

11 at 6:00 pm.
High School Flag Football League

with Monona & Cottage Grove
Times: 9:00-11:00 am
Game Dates: Saturdays, September 10 October 22 (September

10 is an official practice day)
Location: High School Tennis Courts
Practice Starts: August 13
When: Wednesdays, September 7 October 19 (8 weeks)
Fee: $75.
Place: Racetrack Park
Min/Max Participants: 4/8
Fees: Resident - $65 Non-Resident - $73
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Deadline: 1 week before start date
Deadline: Register by July 29
Game Locations: Racetrack Park for home games
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August

11 at 5:30 pm.
Draft Night: Wednesday, August 24
Session
Dates
Program Code
Session 3
July 25 July 29
1181.202
Session 4
August 1 August 5
1181.203
Who: High School Students
Deadline: Monday, August 21

Fee: $45 Residents. $50 Non-Residents
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Youth & Adult

Enrichment Activities
Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camp
Space Adventures
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, our Space Adventures Camp is

packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off!
Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and
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Adult Sports & Fitness Activities
Zumba
Our Zumba
classes are
taught
by
certified instructor Heidi Schenkenberg. Heidi is
constantly changing up the routine to make the class fun and fresh.
Zumba takes the work out of workout, by mixing low-intensity
and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning
dance fitness party. Once the Latin and World rhythms take over,
youll see why Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in
disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check.
Location: 2nd Floor of the Youth Center
Where: Rotary Park (next to the fire station)

Times
Dates Program Code Fee (Res/NR)
Thursdays 6:10-7:00pm 8/4-9/8

build models related to the NASA space program. In addition, the
day includes LEGO Star Wars themed models, video games,
group games, challenges and more. Bricks 4 Kidz Space Adventure
camp provides the spark for imagination and creativity to take off
on an adventure thats out of this world!
2211.202
$25/$30
Sundays 4:00-5:00pm 8/28-10/9, 2211.203

No 9/4
$25/$30
Fall 3v3 Basketball
Ages: 5-11
Our 3v3 basketball league is played on Monday nights and is call

your own fouls. This is a great way to get active with friends or get
ready for our winter league.
Days & Dates: Monday-Friday, August 15 August 19
Grades: High School (Currently) - Adult
Times: 9:00-Noon
Dates: September 12 October 31 (8 weeks)
Registration Deadline: One week before class starts or until full
Days: Monday Nights
Location: Bjoin Park Shelter
Time: 6:009:00 pm
Fee: $145
Place: Yahara School Gym
Fee: $90/ team (Register by August 28)
Adult Flag Football League
Kids Chef Sweet Strawberries

Lily Kilfoy, AKA The Kids
Chef is a cooking instructor and freelance chef from
Madison, Wisconsin. Her goal
as an instructor is to expose
children to the many benefits
of cooking through handson experiences that develop
skills to be used for life. It is
also to teach children about
healthy foods and cooking at a young
age so that they can carry these values
into adulthood. In this hands on class,
participants will celebrate the bounty
summer by creating multiple surprise
recipes that focus on the juicy ripe fruit.
This will be our third summer of offering Gazebo Musikk! Gazebo

Musikk are weekly concerts at Rotary Park in the summer. These
shows wouldnt be possible without our sponsors and help from
Tricia Suess. Check out the Gazebo Musikk Facebook page for the
latest information - https://www.facebook.com/gazebomusikk/
When: Thursdays evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm starting June 2nd
Who: Ages 16+

Day
Gazebo Musikk
This will be the sixth year of our adult flag football league. The
league features a 4 on 4 passing style that is action packed. Players sign up as a team. If you would like to get on a free agent list,
contact the Recreation Department. Schedules will be made and
emailed to managers.
Who: Men
Cost: Free!
Remaining 2016 Lineup

Date
Band
Music Genre
July 21
Distant Cuzins
Classic Rock
July 28
Mike & Jamie McCloskey

Acoustic Swing,
Folk, Blues,
Country & Rock
August 4
Bluegrass
The Material Boys
August 11
The Lowdown

Rock, Alt-Rock,
Indie
August 18
Kyle Henderson & Blues Invasion Blues
August 25
The Lower 5th
September 1 The Frankie Lee Trio
Americana
Roots Americana
Troll Beach
Visit our award

winning aquatic
park. Enjoy the
best beach of
beach experiences that includes
clean city water,
sandy zero depth
entry, and large
inflatable
play
structures!
Troll Beach is the
result of a complete makeover of
the Mandt Park
Pool. New innovative play structures, a rebuilt full concession stand, pool chairs and umbrellas,
are just a few of the updates for this historic pool.
Our trained lifeguards are ready to welcome your group for a day
of great swimming and Norwegian-like hospitality.
Ages: Children Ages 5-12
Age: Adult
Times: 12:00-1:15 pm
When: Thursdays, September 8 October 27 (8 weeks)
Location: Stoughton Youth Center
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Winner of the 2012 Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association

Outstanding Aquatic Facility Design Award.
Date: July 23
Where: Racetrack Park
Open: Everyday unil
Registration: $250/team (Register by August 21st)
Hours: 12-5 PM
Fee: $20
Mens Fall Slowpitch League
Daily Rates
Painting in the Parks
Join us for our painting in the parks class. Bring a beverage, relax,
and socialize! Our experienced instructor will give participants
step by step instructions on their way to creating a masterpiece.
We offer a fall softball league on Tuesday nights. The season

features a seven game season that starts in September and runs
through October. Fees and roster due to the Recreation Department by August 21st or before league is full.
Resident 16+ - $4.00
Who: Men
Non-Resident 15U - $3.50
Age: Adult
Group Rates (15+ People) - $3.00
When: Tuesdays, September 8 October 18
Birthday Parties Please contact us for more information.
Resident 15U - $3.00

Non-Resident 16+ - $4.50
Time: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 pm Game Times

Registration: $30/player (12 Players)
Coed Kickball League
This class is modeled after popular painting and wine classes. All
art supplies included. The painting samples (what the participants
will be painting) are listed below.
This is the sixth year of our kickball league. Teams will play a
seven game schedule. The league will be on Friday nights. This is
a great social activity. Please go to our website for a team registration form. Fees and roster are due at the Recreation Department
by August 21st or until league is filled. Schedules will be made and
emailed to managers.
Ages: Adults
Days: Thursdays
Date & Program Code: July 21 2357.201, August 18 2357.202
Times: 6:00-8:00 pm
Registration Deadline: One week before class or when full. Please
check with us for the July 21 class.
Location: Bjoin Park Shelter
Fee: $45/class
Who: Men & Women

Age: Adult
When: Fridays, September 9 October 21
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Register Online:
https://activenet009.active.com/stoughtonrec

Registration: $300 per team
Stoughton Parks & Recreation

381 E. Main Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
608-873-6746
www.stoughtonrec.com
www.facebook.com/stoughtonrec
www.twitter.com/stoughtonrec
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10 Summer 2016
The Tower Times
Public Works
You may not know we were there,

But you would know if we werent.
Fortunate. This is the word I would use to describe myself as the
new Director of Public Works for the City of Stoughton. I am fortunate that I inherited such a knowledgeable, hard-working staff
that has accepted me as one of their own. Together, we will continue to deliver a high level of service to the citizens of Stoughton.
Fortunate that other department heads and city staff have been
extremely helpful through this transition period. I will continue
to collaborate with them to work on ways we can better serve the
community. Fortunate that I found myself in a community that
cares about its infrastructure and the quality of life we work so
hard to preserve. I will continue to partner with citizens and civic
groups to better understand the needs of the community. Fortunate to be in Viking country.
Respectfully,
Brett Hebert
Director of Public Works
Please take a moment to read about some of the programs and
services we have to offer.
Fall Brush Collection Schedule

Monday October 3rd, 2016
Monday November 7th, 2016
Brush must be placed in the park row and away from any obstacles. Any brush placed in the street will not be collected and is
subject to violation. Please have brush placed in the park row on
the first Monday of the month for collection by 6:30 am.
Reminder: Once crews have completed your street, they wont
be back until the next scheduled brush collection.
Fall Leaf Collection Schedule

Weekly from October 17th to November 22nd
(Depending on weather)
The Street Department provides
fall curbside leaf collection for
city residents. Leaf collection
is subject to change depending
on the weather conditions and
when leaves start to fall.
It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the park row

(area between curb and sidewalk) for collection. It is a violation
to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves raked into the street
often wash into the stormwater system and pollute our lakes and
rivers. Our leaf vacuums need to be close to the curb line of the
street and it really helps if you can keep that area free of parked
vehicles and trailers.
Grass Clippings
When mowing your lawn, make sure to keep the grass clippings
on your property and do not blow or sweep clippings from the
driveway or sidewalk into the street. There is a city ordinance prohibiting yard waste in the street which will be strictly enforced.
Sec 50-5
Offense against public peace, order and other public interests (h)
Littering Prohibited (1) No person shall throw any glass, garbage,
rubbish, waste, slop, dirty water, brush, yard waste, dirt, rocky
materials or noxious liquid or other litter or unwholesome substance upon the streets, alleys, highways, public parks, or other
property of the city of upon any private property not owned by
him or upon the surface of any body of water within the city. This
violation is subject to fines from $50.00 to $1,000.00.
Parkrow Trees & Planting Permits Mailbox Placement

It is important to plant the proper
tree in the parkrow to assure a
long-lived and healthy tree. Also
the size of the tree is important
to insure that it will not have to
be trimmed due to power lines.
Permits are required to plant or
remove parkrow trees. There is
no charge for these permits; however we need this information in
order to keep our tree Inventory up to date. These permits can be
obtained at the street department or online at www.ci.stoughton.
wi.us/streets&parks/TreeCommission
To reduce the chances that your mailbox may be hit by a snow

plow during winter, you still have time to move your mailbox and
follow US Postal regulations and place your mailbox 40-42 inches
above the road surface and back 6 inches from the curb with the
door down. Following these guidelines will increase productivity
by snow plow operators.
List of tree specifications are also available or you may view these
on the web site.
Web Site: http://www.danecountycleansweep.com/
Remember to call Diggers Locate at 811 or 1-800-242-8511 or

email them at diggershotline.com at least 3 days prior to planting
Street Construction Schedule

The city has scheduled major street reconstruction on the following streets this year;
Street Reconstruction
Pulverization
Van Buren (Main to Wilson
Kings Lynn (Jackson to dead end)
Clyde (Entire Length)
Chapin (Sundt to Devonshire)
Wilson (Van Buren to Page)
Brewer Ct (Entire Length)
Industrial Circle
(Ortega to Commercial)
King (W. South to just shy

of Kvamme)
Location: 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18

East toward Cambridge) across from the Yahara Hills Golf Course
at the Dane County Landfill
Contact
You can assist the City by looking for signs of EAB on your Ash
trees. For helpful information you can go to the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer web site at; http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab
What is Clean Sweep?
Permits
Encumbrance Permits
An encumbrance permit is required if you are going to leave a

dumpster or POD in the street or city right-of-way for more than 2
hours. Permits can be obtained at the Street Department office or
online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street department
tab and then permits link. Cost is $25 dollars and the permit is
good for 30 days, when it can be renewed for another $25 dollars.
Street Opening Permits
A street opening permit is required if you or a contractor works

within the city right-a-way. Permits can be obtained at the Street
Department office or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click
on street department tab and then permits link. Cost range from
$50 dollars to $175 dollars.
Street Closing Permits
Public streets may be closed (block parties, running events) for the
use of private citizens and non-profit organizations provided said
individual organization applies for a Street Closing permit and the
completed application is submitted in time frame needed to Street
Superintendent Karl Manthe.
E-Waste Drop-off
This service is available only to City of
Stoughton residents for $10 per tv or computer monitor. All other items listed below
are accepted free of charge. City residents
can bring their e-waste items to Street Department during normal business hours to be properly disposed
of. City residents will need to check in at the Street Department
office and show ID to verify city residency. If you have any questions, please contact us at (608) 873-6303.
List of Acceptable Items
Televisions ($10 per item)
Computer Monitor ($10 per item)
Computer Tower
Laptops
Printers, scanners, copiers
Video display devices
The site is located at 1051 Collins Road (off County Hwy A) in the
Township of Dunkirk. The site accepts yardwaste (grass clippings,
leaves, garden waste, and sod), shrubbery, and brush. The yardwaste site will remain open until Tuesday November 24th (weather
permitting). The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00
pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. A Permit
(window decal) is required for the site and the cost is $20 dollars
and is good for the entire season. Permits can be purchased at the
Street Department during normal business hours at 515 S. Fourth
Street or at the yardwaste site during hours of operations. Note:
yardwaste site can close at anytime during the day for inclement weather (thunderstorms, tornado warnings, etc). Safety for
our employees is very important and a priority for us.
The Street Department does not collect clean sweep items at our
facility, but the following information will assist with proper disposal of clean sweep products at the Dane County Facility.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Awareness
Fax machines
Yardwaste Site
Clean Sweep Information
Keyboards, mice, hard drives, flash drives, external modems &

other computer devices
DVD, VCR, DVR & Video
NOTE: With computers make sure to remove all personal information or take out the hard drive and destroy it.
NOTE: No Microwaves, dehumidifiers or household appliancesthey can be placed out at the end of the month for bulky item
trash collection.
Refuse & Recycling Cart Placement

Still have a few residents that dont follow guidelines for proper cart placement. Johns Disposal Service Inc. and the City of
Stoughton request and require that carts not be placed in the
street, but instead place refuse carts on the park row or your
driveway approach. Please place cart(s) a minimum of 2 feet
apart at the end of your driveway or park row area. Please do not
set carts to close to mailboxes, trees, and light poles. Keeping the
carts out of the street also allows street crews to effectively sweep
streets, vacuum leaves and plow snow during the fall and winter
season.
Please call Johns Disposal at 888-473-4701 for any questions
or concerns related to solid waste collection or missed trash or
recycling pick-up. Please place all materials out the night before
or by 6 am on your day of service. For more information regarding
collection schedules, please visit Johns Disposal website: www.
johnsdisposal.com
If you cannot find the information you need from our website, you
can leave a message for Clean Sweep Staff at (608) 838-3212 or
email at neitzel-knox@countyofdane.com
Clean Sweep is a place to bring hazardous household materials
such as Oil-Based Paints
and Paint-Related Products, Pesticides & Poisons,
Household Products Containing Organic Solvents,
Ignitables, and Aerosols,
and Rechargeable Batteries.
Why Clean Sweep?
By providing the public

with an opportunity to
safely dispose of such hazardous products, we keep these products out of landfills and lower the environmental risks associated
with such improper disposal. The payoff is a cleaner, healthier
environment.
Fee Structure
Fees Apply.
Dane County Households & Farms: $10.00 per trip for all
household hazardous waste and electronics. One television or
computer monitor is included with the trip fee. Additional televisions and monitors will be billed at an additional $10.00 each.
Businesses: Fees based on weight and type of waste: Businesses must qualify as Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs)
and must schedule an appointment prior to bringing wastes to
the collection facility. Out-of-County businesses are welcome.
Call (608) 243-0368 for more information.
Out-of-County Households & Farms: $75.00 per trip. No latex
paint or electronics accepted from out-of-county residents.
We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple households. Customers with large loads are
urged to call (608)243-0368 in advance to determine the applicability
of any additional fees.
Schedule
Hours: Tuesdays - Fridays: 7:00am - 2:45pm, Saturdays: 8:00am

- 10:45am, Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
Please note that any days Clean Sweep is closed other than Sundays or Mondays will be posted here.
Whats New
As of November 1st 2012 the Clean Sweep facility located 2302

Fish Hatchery Road is permanently closed and cannot accept any
materials.
The new year round facility, located at 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison
WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from
the Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill is now
open.
All Clean Sweep customers do not have to stop at the scale and
should proceed directly to the Clean Sweep building and stop under the canopy. Clean Sweep staff will provide you with further
instructions. Clean Sweep customers include those coming to pick
up free materials from our Product Exchange.
Please remember that leaving materials at the site when we are
closed is illegal and can lead to a $2,000 forfeiture
Now Accepting Electronics
Get rid of your old TV or computer monitor for $10. Other electronics accepted free of charge. Please see our Household page
for details.
Clean Sweep does NOT accept microwave ovens, dehumidifiers
or other appliances. Contact your local official, trash hauler, or
private recycler for details.
Please note that there have been some rule changes for our Product Exchange program. Please see the Exchange page for details.
Please feel free to call the Department of Public Works at 608873-6303 for any questions or concerns. Enjoy the rest of your
summer.
Sincerely,
Brett Hebert
Director of Public Works
bhebert@ci.stoughton.wi.us
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Summer 2016 11
Theres No Natural
Resource Like Community
At Stoughton Utilities, local isnt a buzzword. Its a promise.

Weve been a part of the Stoughton community for 126 years,
Summer Incentives!!
Central AC Tune-up
Does your central air conditioner need

some TLC? Air conditioners can lose up
to 5 percent of their original efficiency every year if they are not serviced.
Thats why we offer a $35 customer rebate to get your A/C tuned up by a professional service technician. Youll use
less energy because your air conditioner will run more efficiently.
This is your chance to stay cool -- and take the heat off your wallet. Rebates will be paid in the form of a one-time bill credit that
will be detailed on your monthly billing statement.
Tree Power Incentive
Smiling is easy when things cost less. Thats

why youll have a huge grin on your face
when you plant your new shade treeat
half the cost. Right now, were giving customer rebates equal to 50% of the price of
a new shade tree, up to $35 each, and up to
three trees. So while you enjoy a new favorite spot to read, youll also be enjoying extra
green above your head and in your wallet.
Planting trees can save money and energy in heating and cooling.
Shade trees on the south and west sides of your home make hot
summers cooler and let in warming sunlight when the leaves are
gone in winter. Trees are also a natural air filter, removing dust and
greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, while adding oxygen.
Stoughton Utilities offers cash incentives for planting shade trees to
conserve energy. You may be eligible for up to $35 per qualifying tree
if you follow our eligibility guidelines. Residential customers of Stoughton Utilities can apply for an incentive to plant qualified shade trees in
locations that will reduce their air conditioning costs. Each qualified
tree receives an incentive of 50% of the purchase price, up to $35 per
tree, and each customer can apply for incentives on up to three trees.
Shade trees must meet the following criteria:
Any of the following are approved:
Maple (freeman, norway, red, sugar, black, silver)
Common Hackberry
American Beech
Sentry Gingko, Honeylocust
Kentucky Coffeetree
Sycamore
Oak (white, swamp white, pin, red)
Linden (american, littleleaf, redmond)
Hybrid Elm
Birch (river, paper, whitespire)
American Yellowwood
Maco Amur Corktree
Must be nursery grade stock.
Must have the potential to attain a height of at least 25 feet when
mature.
Must have a caliper of at least 1 1/4 inches at time of planting.
Must be planted in a location that provides significant shading
of an air conditioning unit or the south, southwest or west exposure of a home upon tree maturity. Stoughton Utilities recommends planting shade tree(s) approximately 25 to 35 feet away
from the house/area to be shaded.
Must be located away from underground and overhead utility
lines.
Applicant must call Diggers Hotline at 811 prior to planting
tree(s). The hotline ID number must be reported on the application.
All customer rebates will be paid in the form of a one-time billing
credit that will be detailed on your next monthly statement.
Create A Better Future

As a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can purchase renewable
energy blocks to offset a part or all of your electrical usage through
our Renewable Energy Program.
Renewable energy is generated from clean, green energy sources
such as wind, biogas, and the sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatt- hour (kWh) blocks; each block costs $3.
Purchasing one block of renewable energy each month for one
year has the equivalent impact on the environment as not driving
a car for six months and avoids emitting over three tons of carbon
dioxide.
In Stoughton, 422 customers purchase a total of 1,068 blocks of
renewable energy each month. Thats a customer participation
rate of over 4.9%, and the 320,400 kWh or renewable energy generated and sold is enough to power 458 average-sized homes in
Wisconsin without using any fossil-fuels.
To learn more about the utilitys Renewable Energy or Green Power for Business programs, please contact us at 873-3379 or visit us
online at renewable.stoughtonutilities.com. To enroll your home or
business, please visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com.
and have always promised our neighbors a few things. Clean, affordable power; giving back through public investment; scholarships and education; helping folks with energy-saving advice and
ways to lower utility bills. And to put Stoughtons future your
future first.
Stoughton Utilities believes affordable public power strengthens
our community and helps our neighbors. Thats why, through
WPPI Energy, were partnering with other local not-for-profit utilities to share resources and lower costs.
With public power from Stoughton Utilities, the decisions we
make, and the good we for the environment happens right here. To
learn more, please visit us online at www.WhyPublicPower.org or
at www.stoughtonutilities.com.
Support Stoughton Non-Profits

by Enrolling in Project RoundUP
Stoughton Utilities began our Project
RoundUP program in 2006 as a way to
further assist local non-profit organizations in our community. Currently 374 of
your neighbors participate in the program
with voluntary monthly contributions. In
2014 alone, we collected and awarded
$2,000 in funds to two local non-profit.
The customers that participate in this program are continuing the neighbor helping neighbor concept that
founded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago.
About Project RoundUP
Stoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary

RoundUP program. Each month, your utility bill will round up
to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution may seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers participate. All contributions are tax-deductible and a summary for the prior year is
mailed each January.
Customer Contribution
The typical contribution per program participant is approximately

$6.00 per year. Amongst all participating customers, over $2,000
is raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee twice annually to local community service organizations.
How It Works
Contributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple.

Each month Stoughton Utilities will round up your utility bill to
the next full dollar. For example, if your bill is $41.17, it would
be rounded up to $42.00 and your monthly contribution will be
$0.83. Your maximum contribution per year could be $11.88, but
generally will be less than that and averages around $6 per year.
What Causes Rusty Water?

Customers occasionally ask
us, what causes dirty or
rusty water, and is it safe
to drink? Rusty water may
look and taste unpleasant,
and possibly stain sinks
and clothing, but it is not a
health concern.
Rust is oxidized iron, and
is introduced to tap water from the corrosion of
the water mains under the
street and/or the plumbing
inside your home, apartment, or businesses. Tap
water can turn brown, red,
orange, or yellow due to the iron particles that break free from
corroded iron or steel pipes. Corroded pipes are common in most
North American cities, where many water systems were originally
installed over a century ago.
You can determine if your water discoloration is caused by the
municipal water supply or your homes internal plumbing.
Online E-Billing And E-Pay

Go Green, Go Paperless!
Paperless E-Billing
is simple, convenient, and smart.
With
paperless
billing, there are
no bills to mail, file
or to clutter your
mailbox. You can
manage the entire
bill-paying process
online using our EPay system, including access 24 hours a day to view past bills and payment activity
and flexible payment options. It also puts you in control of your
personal information and reduces your impact on the environment.
In addition to E-Billing, you can also manage other payment and
billing options through our online E-Pay system. You can receive
an instant Budget-Billing payment amount quote, and enroll right
there on the spot. You can also enroll right in Renewable Energy or
Project RoundUP, and current enrollees can view information regarding their contributions. Customers signed up for our AutoPay
program can view their payment account details, and will soon
be able to make instant updates. If youve recently changed your
contact information or mailing address, you can also now update
that online.
Weve also added new and improved ways to monitor and review
your energy and water consumption. You can compare your bills
to those of other customers near your neighborhood, analyze your
present and past bills to learn more about how your usage has
changed over time, see how the weather may be affecting your
consumption patterns, and more!
Visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com to get started.
If you also participate in our Budget Billing program, the actual

costs of your monthly service will be rounded up and not your
monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will not change as a
result of enrollment in Project RoundUP.
Take Advantage Of Ways

To Use Energy Smarter!
Major Funding Categories
Focus on Energy wants to help you use energy smarter. The new
Simple Energy Efficiency Program offers a FREE pack with energy
saving products for your home. Please visit their website to select
your FREE pack or a pack with optional upgrades, which include
a small copay
Collected funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by the Stoughton City Council. Donations are
awarded bi-annually to qualifying registered applicants selected
by the Stoughton Utilities Committee. Selection is based upon the
merits of the application and the intended use of the funds.
To qualify for funding, organizations and projects must generally
be related to community service, economic development, education and youth, environment, emergency energy assistance or
disaster relief. Although there are many worthy charitable and
educational projects and community needs in our local area, the
limited availability of funds requires us to establish these funding
priority categories.
Contributed funds will be used geographically within the area
served by Stoughton Utilities and will include the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter,
and Rutland. Organizations which provide programs and benefits
to people who live in this geographic area are eligible for funding consideration, even if the organization is headquartered elsewhere.
We always welcome new applicants, so if you are aware of any
local non-profit organization that would like to be considered for
future donations, please have them contact us for an application.
Past Recipients
Past recipients of funds include the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, American Legion Post 59, Friends of the Stoughton
Area Youth Center, the Friends of the Stoughton Public Library,
Martin Luther Christian School, Shalom Holistic Health Services,
Stoughton Area Resource Team (START), Stoughton Holiday Fund,
Stoughton Lions and Lionesses Clubs, Stoughton United Ministries, and the Stoughton Wellness Coalition.
If you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in
the program, or if youre a non-profit organization that could benefit from a donation from Stoughton Utilities RoundUP program,
please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at http://roundup.
stoughtonutilities.com.
To order your products, sing up at: focusonenergy.com/simple Or

call 1-866-543-9303
Please have your electric and gas utility account number available
prior to calling.
Each pack contains a variety of products such as:
ENERGY STAR qualified Light Emitting Diode (LED) Light Bulbs
High-Efficiency Showerhead
Water-Saving Kitchen and Bathroom Faucet Aerator
Smart Power Strip
Save Time And Money With Autopay

How would you like to never have
to write another check to Stoughton Utilities? You can, by enrolling in
our Autopay payment program. Each
month, the billed amount due will be
deducted from your checking account
or charged to your credit or debit card.
All banking information is securely
stored within our systems, and you
will never have to transmit your sensitive account numbers through the
mail again.
You can add, cancel, or change your
automatic payment program participation at any time. Simply log in to
your account online at epay.stoughtonutilities.com, or give us a
call at (608) 873-3379.
12 - The Tower Times - Summer 2016
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Issue 2, Summer 2016

Mayors year in review

172 commercial building permits

The Tower Times

Have you ever

...what the Mayors office looks like?

...about all the updates at Troll Beach since

Need a photo ID to vote?

Voter ID: What to Expect

To The following local businesses for being named in

Orchard or You-Pick Farms

An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin

When do we vote in 2016? Here are the dates:

November 8, 2016 - Fall General Election

People You Know & Trust - We Are Your Neighbors

Your Home Town Electronics Store

Middleton ~ Waunakee ~ Sun Prairie

McFarland ~ Deerfield ~ Stoughton

Cell Phone Repairs

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Swimming Pool Information

Before installing a fence, there are a few requirements that need

1. Locate your lot lines:

1. Obtain a permit: above ground

3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from

2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear or side lots only and

If you have natural or wild areas on your property, think twice

Help keep our lakes and rivers clean by sweeping or blowing

underground electrical conductors shall be a minimum of 5 feet

Top Ten Reasons To

Mulch bare soil as soon as possible to minimize erosion. Disturb

Garage Sale Signage Information

10. It provides habitat and food

If you have any questions regarding garage sale signage, please

9. Beautiful blooms to enjoy in

Drop off your Dry clEaning at

8. Helps area lakes, streams

3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required

7. Helps recharge groundwater

4. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to construction at 1-800-242-8511.

4. Is a natural outdoor classroom for kids and adults alike

5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an

3. No need for fertilizers and pesticides, making it a welcome area

6. Reduces the amount of turf you have to mow, water, fertilize,

Lake Mills Cleaners offers FREE Pick-up

100 E. Main Street, Downtown Stoughton

Madison Area Municipal Storm Water Partnership

2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a

Lawn Care Tips

Lovely as a Summers Day!

Chalet Veterinary Clinic

Proud to be Serving the

Great waterfront dining, drinks & fun!

Family Pet Care at its Best

1621 E. Main St., Stoughton

Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm; Open Sat. 8am-3pm

Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

168 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI

3097 Sunnyside St., Stoughton

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Garbage Collection Every Week

Please place in 64-Gallon Brown Garbage Cart:

#1-7 plastic containers

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...about all the updates at Troll Beach since

Marshall Cook author of 24 published books including the

Rich Voedisch author of a variety of fiction on topics such as