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City of Stoughton

Council halts
Highway Trailer
demolition
BILL LIVICK
Unified Newspaper Group
A week after the Rede-
velopment Authority voted
to demolish a deteriorat-
ing historic building in the
planned riverfront redevel-
opment area, the Common
Council narrowly voted to
block its destruction at
least for now.
The council included the
Highway Trailer building,
at the corner of East South
and Seventh streets, in a
complicated moratorium
Tuesday, March 14, that
Photos by Amber Levenhagen
also prevents the city from
The new Wal-Mart Supercenter is four times the size of the old location.
buildings wont be consid-
ered for demolition until
the council has reviewed
changes to demolition-re-
lated ordinances that the
Landmarks Commission
has been working on.
Alds. Regina Hirsch,
Tim Swadley, Kathleen
J o h n s o n , To m M a j ew -
ski, Mike Engelberger
and Greg Jenson voted in
favor of Jensons motion,
while Dennis Kittleson,
Sid Boersma, Paul Law-
rence, Scott Truehl and Pat
OConnor dissented.
In January, the coun-
cil directed Landmarks

Supercenter opens
processing demolition
applications for any build-
ing listed on the National
Register of Historic Places
or located within in a his-
toric district.
The moratorium, which
Old stores signage gets passed 6-5, says historic
removed the same day
Commission to develop
an ordinance that would
give the Common Council,
rather than the Planning
Commission, the power to
decide whether a building
Turn to Demolition/Page 9

Halversons closes
AMBER LEVENHAGEN
Unified Newspaper Group

Carlynn Southard used to shop

at the old Stoughton Wal-Mart, and
within a few days of its opening, shes
already been to the new Supercenter.
As Southard walked down Main
Street with her family on Monday
while stopping to check out some of
the niche small stores downtown,
she shared her appreciation for the
new Supercenter because of its con-
venient and expanded offerings that
cater to consumers like her.
I hated the old Wal-Mart because
there were no options, it never had
what I was looking for, she said.
The new one is much better because
its big and open. Im not a huge Wal-
Mart fan but its nice to have some-
thing in town thats close and afford-
able.
That was the crux of the debate
thats played out over the years, start-
ing in 2003 when plans for a Super-
center were introduced before later
being withdrawn. They heated up
again in 2014, when Wal-Mart was
revealed as the centerpiece retail busi-
ness of Kettle Park West, which has
been planned since at least 2010.
After three years of contentious dis-
cussions inside and outside City Hall,
including one referendum against
the project, Wal-Mart opened its new
Supercenter on Wednesday, March
The letters were removed from the old store the same day as the grand opening.
15.
Many supporters of the project
have noted that Wal-Mart has been in
Stoughton for years.
The older Stoughton Wal-Mart, at
1800 US-51, closed the same day the
Supercenter opened, and crews have
been working over the past several
days to remove displays and empty
the building.
Those against the development had
a variety of reasons: some related to
Wal-Marts policies or business mod-
el, some based on its expected impact
on downtown and others related to the
idea of using more than $7 million in
after 90 years
JIM FEROLIE
Verona Press editor
Halversons Supper Club
has closed.
The restaurant, which
has been on the shores of
Lake Kegonsa for 90 years,
had been the subject of
rumors some months ago
that closing was imminent,
and on Saturday, it might
have held its last meal.
tax-increment financing to make the The restaurant post-
project happen and the potential of ed the news shortly after
city service needs increasing. midnight Sunday on its
But for her part, Southard is not Facebook page, and on
worried about negative effects. Monday, its website was
I dont really see it affecting stripped of all information
downtown businesses; downtown other than an old photo and
businesses here are a lot different than a brief statement.
anything youre going to find at Wal- We regret to say we
Mart, Southard said. Im a huge fan have decided to close our the closing Monday but
of our downtown stores, we have a doors indefinitely, it said.
really cool niche of a downtown, and We love our customers
I think itll be fine. and all the years of your
Stoughton Chamber of Commerce patronage. We will miss
you.
Turn to Wal-Mart/Page 12 Its Facebook post drew
dozens of comments with-
in a few hours, many of
them offering nostalgic
memories or asking when
it was closing.
Many prime rib din-
ners and just a few Man-
hattans, one wrote. And
Louise, our favorite bar-
tender.
So sad to hear this!
Several generations of our
family have loved going
to Halversons, another
wrote.
Had all of our office
parties there, one said. A
lot of anniversary dinners
there, too!
Brenda Waldron, Halv-
ersons manager and chef,
confirmed the timing of
declined to comment fur-
ther, forwarding all inqui-
ries to co-owner Larry
Midtbo, the president of
Turn to Halversons/Page 9

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officials are also seeking nominations to highlight a Stoughton Business
Person of the Year. Recipients will be chosen by Mayor Donna Olson
and staff based upon information regarding their contributions to our
community included in the nomination letter.
City officials will formally thank all Stoughton volunteers and businesses during the
National Volunteer Week, April 23-29. The winners of the Stoughton volunteer of the
Year,Stoughton Business Person of the Year, as well as Stoughton Friend of Youth will
receive plaques at a reception in their honor in the mayors office at 381 E. Main St.,
Stoughton, Tuesday, April 25, 3-4 p.m.
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Stoughton Area School District City of Stoughton

Staffing stays steady Council approves EMS

Four learning
strategists among
2017-18 additions
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
Wi t h a n e y e t ow a r d
improving planning and
building relationships
between staff and students,
the Stoughton Area School
District will add four desig-
nated learning strategists
to its 2017-18 staff.
Those are among several
largely enrollment-driven
staffing changes recom-
mended by administrators
and approved by the school
board Monday night. The
moves will keep the district
staffing levels relatively
steady, with six positions
set to be added and essen-
tially five-and-a-half to be
cut.
The biggest change is
that each of the districts
three elementary schools
Fox Prairie, Kegon-
sa and Sandhill will
receive a full-time learning
strategist for the 2017-18
school year, as will River
Bluff Middle School. River
Bluff will also get a full-
time speech and language
educator, and Sandhill will
2017-18 staffing decreases
of ongoing declining enroll-
ment and a funding crunch, contracts with towns
Building FTE Position
and in recent years near-
BILL LIVICK
ly all staff cuts have been
Fox Prairie 1 Educator kindergarten driven by having fewer stu- Unified Newspaper Group Town EMS
dents to teach, including the
High school 0.4 Educator art 2017-18 school year. The Common Council
last week approved a plan
payments
High school 0.5 Educator English For next year, the district
will reduce a full-time kin- for fee agreements with Dunkirk: $13,089
High school 0.5 Educator social studies the four townships served
dergarten teaching position Dunn: $11,094
Kegonsa 2 Educational assistant at Fox Prairie and three by the agency this year.
The fee-for-service Pleasant Springs:
River Bluff 1 Educator behavior specialist part-time positions in the $12,752
Stoughton High School art, agreement with the towns
social studies and English of Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleas- Rutland: $4,091
ant Springs and Rutland is
2017-18 staffing increases departments, due to declin-
ing enrollment. Two full- a population-based formu-
School FTE Position time educational assistants la that EMS began imple-
menting in 2015, after The total payment
Sandhill 1 Educator fifth grade at Kegonsa will be cut as
from the municipalities
students move up to the providing the service for
River Bluff 1 Educator learning strategist free since about 2002. The would amount to roughly
middle school, and one full-
Sandhill 1 Educator learning strategist time behavior specialist at contract agreement was $41,026.
The proposed pay-
River Bluff will be cut, with reinstated following two
Fox Prairie 1 Educator learning strategist years of financial losses ment for each township
that position reallocated to
Kegonsa 1 Educator learning strategist the new full-time speech for the EMS. The agen- is $13,089 for Dunkirk,
$11,094 for Dunn, $12,752
River Bluff 1 Educator speech and language and language staffer. cy had a shortfall of more
Onsager suggested dis- than $100,000 in 2013 and for Pleasant Springs and
$4,091 for Rutland.
trict jobs could continue to $130,000 in 2014.
add a fifth-grade teacher to The new staff members be left unfilled in the future. E m e rg e n c y M e d i c a l Wi t h t h e c o u n c i l s
approval last week,
balance class sizes there, will be aligned to specific Going forward we will Service director Lisa
which are currently around grade levels, which he said have to continue to scruti- Schimelpfenig told the Schimelpfenig said Town
Boards from each munic-
26 students per fourth- will allow them to build nize every vacancy that is council the Public Safety
grade class, about six more relationships with students created in our system either committee last year direct- ipality would consider
approving the contract at
than the average elementary and staff in those grades and by resignations or retire- ed her to update the con-
grade class in the district. help elementary students be ments before we determine tracts with each township. their next meetings.
S u p e r i n t e n d e n t Ti m better prepared to transition whether that position is The charges are pop-
Onsager said the addition to middle school. filled, he said. ulation based, she said. Contact Bill Livick at bill.
livick@wcinet.com
of the four learning strate- This staffing plan will Its a common formula.
gists will provide needed allow us to continue to meet Email Unified Newspaper
support for co-planning, the evolving needs of our Group reporter Scott
collaboration and capacity students, he told the Hub De Laruelle at scott.
building within our class- in an email Tuesday. delaruelle@wcinet.com. LSM Chiropractic
rooms. The district is in the midst
is happy to

County seeks park plan input WERE

ALL
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unified Newspaper Group
The county parks depart-
ment is asking county resi-
dents for input as it updates
plans on how to manage
outdoor resources, includ-
ing what activities are
important and what could
help draw more people to
the areas.
When completed, the
plan will guide future park
and trail development proj-
ects over the next five years.
County Executive Joe
Pa r i s i c a l l e d t h e D a n e
County Parks and Open
Space Plan a blueprint for
future park, trail, recreation
and conservation needs.
We are excited to hear
thoughts and ideas from
residents about what they
value most about our park
If You Go
What: Dane County Parks
and Open Space Plan
informational meetings
When: 7p.m. Thursday,
March 30 and Wednes-
day, April 5
Where: Cross Plains
Community Center/Town
Hall, 3734 County Road P
(March 30); and Cottage
Grove Village Hall, 221
E. Cottage Grove Road
(April 5)
Info: 224-3730 or parks-
lwrd.countyofdane.com
The vision statement of
our Parks and Open Space
Plan is timeless: connect
people to the land and water
introduce
Dr. Craig Close
On the Web EARS Dr. Craig Close
Dr. Close is our new doctor. He works at our Oregon Clinic with
Find out more about the Dane Dr. McCann and Dr. Zimmerman as well as the Verona Clinic
County Parks and Open Space Plan: with Dr. Hoeft and Dr. Boyle
parks-lwrd.countyofdane. Dr. Close looks forward to meeting you and helping LSM provide
you with the best care possible!
com/Information/Planning-
Development
OREGON
978 Park St.
how residents can give Questions? 835-8635
input on the plan. The first Mon., Wed. & Fri., 7am-6pm
is 7p.m. Thursday, March Comments? Tues. & Thurs., 7am-7pm
30, at the Cross Plains Story Ideas? Dr. Mark McCann Dr. Amy Zimmerman Sat., 8am-noon
Community Center/Town
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The second will be held at
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at the Cottage Grove Vil- 848-4227
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Dane County Parks has Dr. Brett Hoeft Dr. Laura Boyle
also prepared a brief sur- Call 873-6671 or at
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system, he said in a news
release last week.
The countywide compre-
hensive outdoor recreation
and natural resource plan
resources of Dane County,
said Dane County Parks
Commission Chair Bill
Lunney in a county news
release. Our countywide
and improve (its) services,
according to its website.
To access the survey, visit
parks-lwrd.countyofdane.
com and click the Parks

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must be updated every five
years to maintain eligibility
for state stewardship grant
funds. Updates aim to iden-
tify recreational needs and
significant natural, cultural,
and historical resources in
the county to be considered
for protection.
network of parks, trails and
open spaces are the places
where this happens.
Information sessions
Dane County Parks is
holding two public infor-
mation meetings to explain
and Open Space Plan link
at the top of the page, then
select the Parks and Open
Space Plan Survey.
Email Unified Newspaper
Group reporter Scott
city council
Paul Supports
De Laruelle at scott.
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Letters to the editor Community Voices

School board needs fresh minds
I am writing today as
a concerned grandparent
regarding the education of our
grandchildren in the Stoughton
Area School District. I am
strongly encouraging parents,
grandparents and community
members to take an active
role in holding the district
administration responsible
for the lack of leadership and
accountability in the education
of our children by voting in the
upcoming school board election
April 4.
We have several
grandchildren attending
SASD schools. We pick them
up every day after school,
and occasionally, after we
inquired about their day, our
grandchildren informed us that
they did not have a teacher so
they watched movies or played
on the computer. I find this
appalling and inexcusable. I
even heard horror stories about
kids acting out and hurting
other children. Back in my day,
if a child was disruptive they
were escorted to the principals
office and disciplined so the
teacher could continue to
teach. Elementary schools
seem to act under a policy of
removing an entire class so that
the disruptive child can settle
down. Why should the well-
behaved lose crucial education
time?
Kegonsa Elementary has had
three principals in the past four
years, and its tenured staff are
leaving the district or taking
early retirement. During our
visits to that particular school
we found the environment to
be cold and uninviting. This
has a direct effect on the staffs
ability to teach, and children
are not learning at their full
potential. Additionally, this
environment is off-putting
to families who may be
considering Stoughton schools.
The community should
demand better leadership
from the superintendent, the
administration and the school
board. Policies that address
disruptive behaviors need to
be restructured in favor of all
learners, not just those with
behavioral challenges. These
changes come from the top
down. That is one of the many
reasons why our school board
members are so important and
need to be informed on what is
happening in the schools.
The current administration
has proven incapable or worse
yet, too stuck in its ways, to
move this district forward and
facilitate growth. Behavioral
policies need to change, staff
compensation plans should be
restructured, and the exodus of
staff and young families needs
to end.
Some of the board members
up for re-election seem
incapable of grasping the
depth of the challenges, or are
possibly unable to facilitate
positive change for students
and staff. Now it is time to
take action and get fresh, open
minds to fill their seats. Please
remember to vote April 4 so
that those with a willingness to
move the district forward can
make it a better place for all
learners.
Join the conversation
on the districts future
E arlier this school year, a
reporter from the Hub
referred to some of the
trends in our school district as a
canary in a coal mine.
That metaphor stuck with me,
and it makes sense: Our schools
provide a glimpse of our future.
When we talk about preparing
students for the future, we are also
talking about our own.
I invite you,
therefore, to
join a conver-
sation about
the future of
Stoughton.
We are invit-
ing stakeholders
from across our
communities to Onsager
attend our stra-
tegic planning
conference April 8 at Stoughton
High School. This daylong event
is free and open to all, but we are
asking folks to RSVP in advance
so we can get a headcount.
The last time we convened
such a conference was in the fall
of 2011. That led to the creation
of the strategic plan that was
approved by the Stoughton Area
school board in January 2013.
The years since then have been
busy. Weve added new learning
opportunities like our health sci-
ences program at Stoughton High
School, expanded our Fab Lab pro-
gramming into the middle school,
built partnerships with companies
If you go
What: Stoughton Area School
District strategic planning
conference, Preparing our
Students for the Future
When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8
Where: Stoughton High
School, 600 Lincoln Ave.
Register: stoughton.k12.wi.us/
strategicplan,
Info: strategicplan@stoughton.
k12.wi.us or 877-5005
like Cummins and Promega and
broadened student access to tech-
nology.
Our community supported the
April 2014 referendum, which has
been huge when it comes to sup-
porting the needs of our schools
and students. But there are new
needs, too.
More than 28 percent of our
students are economically disad-
vantaged. We have used the word
trauma with increasing frequen-
cy to talk about the needs of some
of our students. Fewer young
people nowadays want to enter
the teaching profession, which has
only increased competition among
school districts.
And as many people know, our
enrollment is still declining. Its
at a slower rate than in years past,
but it is still projected to decline
into the near future a trend that
has implications beyond just our
schools.
On April 8, we will touch on
these issues and more. The con-
ference itself will include some
large-group presentations, as well
as small-group work. The broad
themes of the event include:
Better understand the accom-
plishments of our district over the
last five yearsw
Identify the issues and trends
that are affecting education and our
schools
Provide direction on how our
district can sharpen, refine and/or
establish its priorities
Strengthen relationships
among community members
The input provided at the con-
ference will be used to recommend
revisions to the existing strategic
plan that will go before our school
board later this year. That plan will
in turn provide a roadmap for our
future.
When I say our future, I
dont just refer to the future of our
schools; I mean the future of our
community. The April 8 Strategic
Planning Conference is an oppor-
tunity to shape that future. I hope
to see you there.
Tim Onsager is the district
administrator of the Stoughton
Area School District.

Schumachers priorities, strengths are student-based

Join me in supporting Brett Schumacher for (Cheryl is assistant scoutmaster), Sons of Norway-
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ungreporter@wcinet.com That is true, he has experience, they pushed the project ahead broke the tie vote against the
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Woodward Communications,Inc. the projects were divisive and Stoughton backed them. ward has already removed one
A dynamic, employee-owned media company opposed by large numbers of his Then there was a three-part of Pauls allies from the council,
Good People. Real Solutions. Shared Results. constituents. His latest efforts referendum. All three parts and now it is time to remove
Printed by Woodward Printing Services Platteville were to support the Kettle Park passed and clearly stated that Paul Lawrence.
West project that has brought a the voters of Stoughton did not I will be voting for Lisa
monstrous Wal-Mart to town. He agree with the actions of the Reeves. I encourage all my
backed that project even when council and the mayor. The vote second ward neighbors to also
NATIONAL NEWSPAPER they had to bend the rules for the was not even close. The voters vote for Lisa Reeves so that we
ASSOCIATION project to meet the requirements of Stoughton did not want KPW will be represented by people
the council itself had set for the to continue. The voters had who listen to the voters they
SUBSCRIPTION RATES development. spoken and in a representative represent instead of thinking
One Year in Dane Co. & Rock Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37 Many have argued that democracy, the elected officials they are smarter and know better
One Year Elsewhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45 this would not be good should have heeded that call. than those voters.
development. However, Paul Instead, Paul as a part of the
Stoughton Courier Hub and his allies on the council and slim majority of the council and Joe Cabibbo,
Oregon Observer Verona Press in the mayors office thought the mayor continued to push the City of Stoughton
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Letters to the editor
Jackson would restore trust
I am writing to urge you
to vote for Steve Jackson
for school board on April 4.
My family was relocated
to Stoughton in from the
West Coast in 2010. We
were drawn to Stoughton
primarily because of the
citys unique character and
the proximity to Madison.
In Stoughton, we were told,
schools were a priority
and a lot of young families
were moving here.
Fast forward to 2017, we
now have two sons (ages
10 and 6) in SASD. The
current dialogue about
Stoughtons schools lacks
the optimism we heard
in 2010. Our district is
in serious trouble, and
I think we should hold
school board leadership
accountable for their part in
where we are today. They
are responsible for moving
SASD forward.
The current economic
climate, lack of adequate
funds and decreased
enrollment pose a
significant challenge our
school board needs new
energy and fresh ideas.
Therefore, I am excited
to support Steve Jackson
for school board. Ive
known Steve for three
years, however, he and his
wife, Lisa, have a history
in Stoughton and they
are well respected in the
community. Their children
graduated in SASD, and
Lisa teaches 4K at Pumpkin
Patch Preschool; Steve has
Re-elect Lawrence to District 2
supported her in a variety
of ways over the years.
Their involvement with
preschool families coupled
with their own firsthand
knowledge of the way the
district has evolved over
time provides Steve a full-
spectrum view of where
we have been and where
we need to go. Steve is
not a career politician.
He is a father, husband
and a professional with
a willingness to roll up
his sleeves and have the
tough conversations that
are needed to make SASD
a district of choice. He
has the drive and ideas to
address the issues with
public perception, funding
and staff morale.
Steve has already been
meeting with community
members and district staff
to develop solutions. His
energy is contagious and
he is eager to get started.
Steve will strengthen board
leadership. He will treat
educators and staff fairly.
He will look for ways to
resolve budget issues. But
perhaps most importantly
to me and the young
families in this district,
he will restore public
trust in the district by
increasing transparency and
addressing issues as they
arise. I encourage to you to
vote for Steve on April 4.
Jill Patterson,
City of Stoughton
March 23, 2017 Stoughton Courier Hub 5
Stoughton Opera House
Parr to bring country blues
to Opera House Friday
Rhonda Vincent, Riders in
the Sky to follow
BILL LIVICK
Unified Newspaper Group
After performing professionally for
two decades, guitarist Charlie Parr
said hes never lost the passion for
playing he developed as a kid.
Now 50, he began poking around
on an acoustic guitar before he was 10
years old, he told the Hub in a tele-
phone interview from his home near
Duluth. He remains obsessed about
it all, and grateful for the fact that
that fire just never went out.
Parr is a master of the 12-string
guitar, national steel guitar and fret-
less banjo. Hes released 15 CDs,
including Stumpjumper in 2015 on
Red House Records. He wrote 10 of
the albums 11 songs, and all sound
like they come from an earlier era of
American folk music. Hes set to per-
form at 7:30p.m. Friday, March 24, at
the Opera House.
The old country blues and old-
timey music are my favorites, Parr
said, citing such key influences as Photo submitted
Lightin Hopkins, Mance Lipscomb, Country blues and old-time music artist Charlie Parr performs at the Opera
Rev. Gary Davis and David Bromberg. House March 24.
Parr said his career expectations
have always been relatively low
because as folk singer, you dont I can play in little dive bars, but at the
think too much about it. You just want
to play a little bit. Thats all I ever
end of day if I can sit down and play,
it all goes away. The venue, the people
If You Go
wanted. whatever, it just kind of melts away Who: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage
Hes been able to travel the world and you get to play. When: 7:30p.m. Friday, March 31
playing music that gets almost no Parr thinks thats the best part of
attention or airplay in mainstream every day. Where: Stoughton Opera House,
media, and its clear that commercial I can make that happen anywhere, 381 E. Main St.
success is the last thing on his mind. he adds. I can be in a rest area in the Tickets: $35
He makes music because it puts him
in a state of bliss each time, he said.
I get it almost every time I play,
middle of Nebraska and if Ive got an
hour, Ill sit and play guitar and every-
thing just goes away.
Info: 877-4400

I served 12 years on the
Common Council with Paul
Lawrence, and I dont think
constituents of the second
district can find a better alder
to represent them. However,
Paul is always making
decisions that are best for the
whole community, not just
his district.
Paul always impressed me
with his attention to detail, his
thoughtfulness and how much
he listened. His listening
usually led to more questions
on the topic at hand, and
we were led to logical
conclusions,
Stoughton needs this kind
Vote Karofsky for county judge
Jill Karofsky is much
more than a name on the
ballot for Dane County
Judge. She is running for
this office because she
wants to apply her 25
years of experience in the
criminal justice system
to ensure equal access to
justice for everyone.
In person, Jill Karofsky
treats questions and
challenges with respect
of leader now more than ever.
Pauls focus has always been
on the facts and whats best
for the Stoughton citizens, not
someones personal agenda.
Please vote to keep
Stoughton on track for
sustainable growth, a better,
stronger school system and a
better, stronger community.
Paul will do what is right
for you and all of the second
district. Re-elect Paul
Lawrence as the District 2
alder on April 4.
Sonny Swangstu,
City of Stoughton
children and juveniles. The
role of a judge requires
expertise and experience
in preparing for both
criminal and civil cases.
The thousands of criminal
cases she has handled as an
attorney in Dane County
Circuit Courts are the same
types of challenges that the
elected judge will face for
decision and judgment.
I urge you to vote
Parr said. I can play in beautiful plac-
es like the Stoughton Opera House, or
Queen of Bluegrass
returns with her band
For country and blue-
grass artist Rhonda Vin-
cent, music has always
been a way of life.
As a native of Green-
top, Mo., Vincent was
born into a musical fami-
ly and grew up in a home
that hosted nightly music
jams. Her father, John-
ny Vincent, was a highly
accomplished musician
who passed not only his
love of traditional music,
but also his talent, on
to his children. He even
formed formed a family
band The Sally Moun-
tain Show in 1967 when
Rhonda was 5 years old.
They performed on local
television and radio, and
recorded their first album
in 1968.
Rhonda is recognized as
a fine singer, songwriter
and multi-instrumentalist
Contact Bill Livick at bill.livick@
Riders in the Sky rolls in
If You Go
Who: Charlie Parr, with
Willy Tea Taylor opening
When: 7:30p.m. Friday,
March 24
Where: Stoughton
Opera House, 381 E.
Main St.
Tickets: $22
Info: 877-4400
o f t h e Ye a r c a t eg o r y.
Vincent was named the
2015 Entertainer of the
Year and Contemporary
Female Vocalist of the
Year at the 41st Annual
Society for the Preserva-
tion of Bluegrass Music
of America, while she and
her band walked away
with the title of Blue-
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with Western sound
Riders in the Sky has
become a mainstay of If You Go
the late spring/early sum-
mer schedule at the Opera Who: Riders in the Sky
House. When: 7:30p.m. Thurs-
The group began perform-
day, March 30
ing in 1977 with a style that
appeals to kids as well as Where: Stoughton
Opera House, 381 E.
older fans of Western music.
The quartet has won two Main St.
Grammy Awards and writ-
ten and performed music for
major motion pictures.
Tickets: $35
Info: 877-4400
For much of their career,
the group was a trio, fea- with the group for a brief
turing lead singer/guitarist period in the 1980s.
Ranger Doug Douglas In their first three decades,
B. Green, singer/fiddler Riders in the Sky gave more
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Coming up Community calendar

Music appreciation For information or to Church, 310 E. Washing- Interstate open house Thursday, March 23
purchase advance tickets, ton St., for the free month- 7:30 p.m., Stoughton Village Players present Work-
The Music Apprecia- visit StoughtonVillage- ly Our Daily Bread meal State Department of ing: The Musical, SVP Theater, 255 E. Main St., pur-
tion Series, organized by Players.org. from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Transportation officials chase tickets at stoughtonvillageplayers.org
John Beutel and supported March 26. will hold an open house
by the staff of the senior Coloring activity on the Interstate 39/90 Friday, March 24
The meal includes beef 10-11 a.m., Coloring activity (all ages, materials pro-
center, will run weekly on Release some stress at the roast, mashed potatoes and improvements from 4-7
Mondays through May 8. p.m. Monday, April 3, vided), senior center, 873-8585
senior center during a color gravy, corn, assorted des-
The free series is sup- and conversation activity at serts and beverages. No at the Southwest Region 2-4 p.m., Spring Break Family Movie: Moana,
ported by a grant from the 10 a.m. Friday, March 24. carry-out meals are avail- Project Field Office, 11 library, 873-6281
Bryant Foundation. All Coloring pages and col- able; for transportation to Interstate Blvd., Edgerton. 7:30 p.m., Charlie Parr and Willy Tea Taylor, Stough-
programs last for about an ored pencils will be provid- dinner, call 873-5429 by Work this spring and sum- ton Opera House, 381 E. Main St., purchase tickets at
hour and begin at 3 p.m. ed, but participants can bring noon on Sunday and leave mer is expected to include stoughtonoperahouse.com
Currach, a duo of Irish their own if they prefer. a message. Rides are pro- segments of the interstate Saturday, March 25
musicians from Madison The activity is open to all vided free of charge within near Stoughton. For infor-
will perform March 27, at ages. For information, call mation, contact Craig Prin- 9-11 a.m., Home alone class ($30; registration
the Stoughton Area School required), Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge St.,
the senior center. For infor- 873-8585. District. gle at craig.pringle@dot.
mation, call 873-8585. wi.gov or 884-7132. stoughtonhospital.com
T h i s m o n t h s m e a l 3 and 7 p.m., Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Stoughton
Home alone class
Working: The Musical is sponsored by Christ Spring break movie Opera House, 381 E. Main St., purchase tickets at
AHome on Your Own L u t h e r a n C h u r c h . Fo r stoughtonoperahouse.com
The Stoughton Village class will teach children i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 8 7 3 - Visit the library at 6:30
Players production of how to make safe deci- 7761. p.m. Thursday, March 30, Sunday, March 26
Working: The Musical sions without an adult Travelogue program to watch the movie Queen 4-6 p.m., Community meal, First Lutheran Church,
will run at 7:30 p.m. Thurs- from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, of Katwe. 310 E. Washington St., 873-7761
day, March 23 through March 25, at Stoughton Travel to Ireland during The film is a biopic of
Saturday, March 25, at the Ugandan chess prodigy Monday, March 27
Hospital, 900 Ridge St. this months Travelogue Spring breakbegins
SVP Theater, 255 E. Main The cost of the class is program at 3 p.m. Wednes- Phiona Mutesi, tracing her
St. $30 and geared towards d a y, M a r c h 2 9 , a t t h e journey from the Kampala 1-2 p.m., Craft Week: Handiwork show and tell,
The play is written by children ages nine and senior center. slum of Katwe, where she senior center, 873-8585
S t e p h e n S c h wa r t z a n d o l d e r. R e g i s t r a t i o n i s I a n W r i g h t w i l l d i s- is forced to abandon her 3 p.m., Music Appreciation Series with Currach,
based on the award-win- required. To register or for cuss his adventures on the formal schooling at the age senior center, 873-8585
ning book of interviews by information, visit stough- Emerald Isle, revealing the of nine. Free popcorn will 6:30 p.m., Compost Basics class, library, 873-6281
journalist Studs Terkel. It tonhospital.com and click countrys culture, natural be provided by the Stough-
portrays the joys and pains ton Optimist Club. All ages Tuesday, March 28
on classes and events. beauty and ancient archae- 10 a.m., Craft Week: Bow and arrow presentation,
of being employed. Tickets ological sites. are welcome and the movie
are $12 for Thursday/Sun- Community meal For information, call is rated PG. senior center, 873-8585
day performances and $15 Vi s i t F i r s t L u t h e r a n 873-8585. For information, call Wednesday, March 29
for Friday/Saturday. 873-6281. 10 a.m., Craft Week: Ravioli cooking class (registra-
tion required; walk-ins welcome), senior center, 873-
8585
1-2 p.m., Senior Center Book Discussion: The Life
Bahai Faith Covenant Lutheran Church Seventh Day Baptist We Bury, senior center, 873-8585
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494 Church of Albion 3 p.m., Travelogue: Ireland, senior center, 873-8585
or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 covluth@chorus.net covluth.org 616 Albion Rd., Edgerton
us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes. Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship
Thursday, March 30
561-7450 albionsdb@gmail.com
Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Worship, 9:30 a.m. forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1
6:30-8:30 p.m., Spring Break Evening Movie: Queen
Bible Baptist Church Sunday School Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10 of Katwe, library, 873-6281
2095 Hwy. W, Utica Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath 7:30 p.m., Riders in the Sky, Stoughton Opera
873-7077 423-3033 Ezra Church House, 381 E. Main St., purchase tickets at
Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 515 E. Main St., Stoughton 834-9050 Stoughton Baptist Church stoughtonoperahouse.com
ezrachurch.com Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton
Christ Lutheran Church Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 873-6517 Friday, March 31
700 Hwy. B, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 7:30 p.m., Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Stoughton
873-9353 e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org First Lutheran Church 6 p.m. - Evening Service Opera House, 381 E. Main St., purchase tickets at
Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Traditional 310 E. Washington, Stoughton stoughtonoperahouse.com
Worship. 9:10 a.m. Family Express, followed by 873-7761 flcstoughton.com St. Ann Catholic Church
Sunday School Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton Saturday, April 1
873-6448 873-7633 10 a.m. to noon, Yahara River Hootenanny (repeats
Christ the King Community Fulton Church Weekday Mass: Nazareth House first Saturdays through November), Yahara River Gro-
Church 9209 Fulton St., Edgerton and St. Anns Church cery Cooperative, 229 E. Main St., 712-2976
401 W. Main St., Stoughton 877-0303 884-8512 fultonchurch.org Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.;
christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship Sunday: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services 7:30 p.m., Emo Philips, Stoughton Opera House, 381
Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m. E. Main St., purchase tickets at stoughtonoperahouse.
Coffee Fellowship: 9 a.m.
Christian Assembly Church Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. United Methodist of Stoughton com
1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton 873-9106
Saturday: 6 p.m. worship; Sunday: 10 a.m.
Varsity (High Schoolers): 12-3 p.m. 525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton Monday, April 3
AWANA (age 2-middle school): 3-5 p.m. stoughtonmethodist.org
worship 3 p.m., Music Appreciation Series: Graduate student
Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org
Good Shepherd By The Lake horn quartet, Stoughton Opera House, 381 E. Main
Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service;
The Church of Jesus Christ Lutheran Church 10 a.m. - Full Worship
St., stoughtonoperahouse.com
of Latter-day Saints 1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 7 p.m. SASD Board of Education meeting, (note
825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton 873-5924 West Koshkonong Lutheran Church new location) Fox Prairie Elementary School, 1601 W.
877-0439 Missionaries 957-3930 Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton South St, 877-5000
Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Primary Education Hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m. Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship
Thursday, April 6
Cooksville Lutheran Church LakeView Church 1-5 p.m., Personal Essentials Pantry, 343 E. Main St.,
Western Koshkonong
11927 W. Church St., Evansville 2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton
Lutheran Church pepstoughton.org
882-4408 873-9838 lakevc.org
Pastor Karla Brekke 2633 Church St., Cottage Grove
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Worship
Support groups
Sunday: 10 a.m. Worship and Sunday School Sunday: 9:30 a.m. worship
11 a.m. Bible study

Diabetic Support Group Low Vision Support

6 p.m., second Monday, 1-2:30 p.m., third Thurs-
Seeing Your Ancestors Stoughton Hospital, 628- day, senior center, 873-
I recently heard an interview with a hospice nurse who remarked 6500 8585
that it was common for people nearing death to see their mothers,
and that this experience was invariably calming. A friend of mine Dementia Caregivers Parkinsons Group
who had recently taken a bad fall related to me that she had seen 2 p.m., second Thursday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth
873-4590 her mother who had died many years before at the foot of her senior center, 873-8585 Wednesday, senior center,
1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton bed while she was recovering, and she agreed that it had a calming 873-8585
Crohns/Colitis/IBD
Pete Gunderson effect. A few days after my grandfather died he appeared to me in a
Mike Smits Dale Holzhuter dream and told me to tell my grandmother to quit praying for me, Support Group Multiple Sclerosis Group
Martha Paton, Administrative Manager
Im in heaven already. When I told my grandmother the next morning 5:30 p.m., third Wednes- 10-11:30 a.m., second
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about the dream she was instantly relieved. I could see the worry on day, Stoughton Hospital, Tuesday, senior center,
Paul Selbo, Funeral Assistant
her face dissolve away, and realized that my grandmother had been 873-7928 873-8585
www.gundersonfh.com
worried about the fate of my grandfathers soul. Many people report Grief Support Groups
similar experiences of seeing or hearing loved ones after their deaths. Older Adult Alcoholics
2 p.m., third Wednesday, Anonymous
We cant possibly know whether these experiences are visitations senior center, 873-8585
from the other side of death or just a trick of the subconscious mind, 2 p.m., Tuesdays, senior
but they seem to point to something beyond this life and a spiritual center, 246-7606 ext. 1182
connection to others which gives us hope that people may live on
after death. We dont know this with certainty, but we hope that this is
221 Kings Lynn Rd. the case, and our faith is buttressed by these hopes.
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Girls basketball Boys track & field

Ready for the big stage Stoughton hopes

Robson eager to play for
Division I school UNI
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
When senior Marissa Robson made
it to state as a junior, the spectacle at
the University of Wisconsin-Green
Bay made her nervous.
The size of the 10,000-seat Resch
Center, the number of people and the
swarming media is nothing like play-
ing in a high school gym.
But it didnt take the 6-foot-1
Stoughton High School basketball
player long to adjust. As an NCAA
Division I recruit, for the University
of Northern Iowa, she knew she had
to get accustomed to playing on the
big stage. And when she started play-
ing, the nerves melted away while she
helped the Vikings finish as D2 run-
ner-ups.
I knew I had to get used to it
because I am going to be doing it all
the time in college, Robson told the
Hub. There will be really big places
that I play in, and I really had to get
used to it.
Northern Iowas home court, the
McLeod Center, holds more than
7,000 fans, and its the third-smallest
stadium in the Missouri Valley Con-
ference.
UNI has a strong womens basket-
ball program, too, having earned an
NCAA Division I tournament bid this
year after finishing 24-9 (15-3 Mis-
souri Valley Conference). Though the
No. 10-seeded Panthers lost in the first
round to DePaul, it was their seventh
time making a postseason tournament
in the past eight years.
Robson has been preparing her-
self since committing to the Panthers
after her junior year. Though SHS
wasnt able to get back to state, her
performance this season earned her an
experience yields
success
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
The Stoughton High School
boys track and field team has
20 returning letterwinners,
and thats a big reason head
coach Trevor Kramolis said
experience should allow the
Vikings to compete for a Bad-
ger South Conference title this
season.
Returning are seniors
Nathan Moll (state qualifi-
er), Owen Roe, Tristan Jenny
(state qualifier), Garrett Mod-
el, Jackson Hampton, Jacob
Tobie and Malachi Alvarez
and juniors Jordan DiBened-
etto, Sam McHone (state qual-
ifier), Jake Deutsch, Tanner
Hanson, Hunter Zaemisch,
File photo by Anthony Iozzo Ian Bormett, Elijah Krumholz,
Senior Marissa Robson, pictured driving in the WIAA Division 2 state semifinals in March 2016, was named first- Evan Ouk, Sean McLaury and
team All-State this season. Robson signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the University of North- Joey LePine.
ern Iowa in November. Sophomores Jack True,
Tom Sheehy and Parker Flint
She was already one of the dom- are also back.
Robson on elite scoring list at SHS inant post players on the team and in
the state, but this year she added an
I think that this years team
has really good depth in all the
outside shot. And that, she said, will events, Kramolis wrote in a
Senior Marissa Robson was named first-team All-State last week. preview questionnaire. The
Robson, who earned an honorable mention All-State spot last season, be something she will want to con-
tinue to work on for UNI, where she team took a step forward last
was a three-year starter on varsity at Stoughton High School and spent all year and looks to improve
four years on varsity. hopes to win similar awards.
At UNI, I will be playing the five upon that this year.
Her 1,031 points over that time put her in a select group of Vikings. Stoughton graduated
Brianna Bower, Tessa Mersberger and Christie Steiger were the only or the four, and they like when we are
able to shoot outside, she said. My Adam Krumholz (state qual-
other girls basketball players to reach that mark for the Vikings since 1990. ifier), Jakob Benson, Collin
Its unknown whether any players scored 1,000 points or more before goal this year was to try and get com-
fortable on the outside a little bit. Kraus, Calvin Vincent, Max
1990, and the school is researching that data. Quale, Alex Morris and Buck
It is obviously a goal that I have had my entire high school career to be As an incoming freshman, she
doesnt know what to expect for Krueger.
able to get on the All-State team, and it means a lot because there are a ton Junior Collin Maloney
of very talented girls in the state, Robson said. To be able to accomplish playing time. But shes wasting no
time training, planning to get a per- transferred, and Kyle Wilker-
this one in high school is very big because it shows that I can accomplish son is not back from last sea-
these things. sonal trainer after spring break. Then
shes moving to campus early, taking son.
summer school and getting to know Many field events and
All-State nomination last week. And from last years honorable mention in her teammates - something thats
she worked hard to get the upgrade 2016. Turn to Boys track/Page 8
Turn to Robson/Page 8

Girls track and field

Vikings look for a seventh straight conference title
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
For more than half a decade,
the Stoughton High School
girls track team has been on
the top of the Badger South
Conference. With a strong
senior class, the Vikings are
looking for a seventh straight
title in 2017.
Back are seniors Aly Weum
(three-time state qualifier),
Kendra Halverson (state qual-
ifier), Bailie Halverson, Mad-
die Posick, Kylie Lynch, Clea
Roe, Kennedy Silbaugh, Mya
Lonnebotn (state qualifier in
2015), Payton Kahl, Corrine
Olson, Lydia Schultz and
Hannah Jake are all back, with
most girls on varsity for the
last three conference titles.
The Vikings graduated sev-
en from last season Han-
nah Hobson, Shelby Orcutt,
Maren Gryttenholm, Mandi
Anderson, Megan Boettcher,
Kassidy McMillan and Haven
Polich.
Head coach Eric Benedict
said he relies on his seniors to
help lead the younger athletes,
and that is one reason Stough-
ton has been able to sustain
success.
I really rely on (the
seniors) to help some of these
younger athletes to the prom-
ised land to that conference
meet title, Benedict said. It
is definitely not a one-per-
son show either. My assistant
coaches are also working hard
to help the athletes.
Juniors Gigi Zaemisch,
Emily Reese (state qualifier),
Bronwynn Ziemann, Natalie
Zientek and Sam Beach and
sophomores Margaret Ross,
Anna Wozniak (state qual-
ifier), Abby Kittleson (state
qualifier), Alex Ashworth, Bre
Viken, Alexander Lightner
and Audrey Killian are also
back from last season.
That experience can go a
long way, but there are still
voids to fill. Gryttenholm took
fourth in the 200 at conference
last season and helped the
4x100 and 4x400 relays take
second and third. Hobson was
fifth in the shot put, and Orcutt
took fifth in the 100 hurdles
and helped the 4x200 relay
take third.
Polich also scored points in
the shot put with an eighth-
place finish.
Senior Marissa Robson also
decided not to come out for
track and field this spring, as
shes preparing for Division I
basketball. Robson took sixth
in the triple jump and was a
high jumper, as well.
Kahl, who tore her ACL
over the summer, will be
competing at some point this
spring, but sprints and the
high jump might not be in her
future. She helped in the high
jump and was a part of the
4x100 and 4x200 relays.
That means some younger
athletes will need to step and
fill those spots, especially at
the conference meet, where
the Vikings will look to com-
pete with Monroe, Oregon,
Madison Edgewood and
Monona Grove.
Some names Benedict pre-
dicted would most likely pop
up in 2017 are sophomore
Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Emma Kissling and freshmen
Grace Jenny and Amber Hod- The returning letterwinners for the Stoughton High School girls track and field team (front,
kiewicz. All three competed from left) are: Margaret Ross, Sam Beach, Aly Weum, Kylie Lynch and Abby Kittleson;
Friday in the season-opening (middle) Natalie Zientek, Alex Lightner, Emily Reese, Gigi Zaemisch, Audrey Killian, Corinne
Olson, Hannah Jake and Anna Wozniak; (back) Alexandria Ashworth, Bre Viken, Bronwynn
indoor meet at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Ziemann, Lydia Schultz, Kennedy Silbaugh, Mya Lonnebotn, Bailie Halverson and Clea Roe;
(not pictured) Maddie Posick, Kendra Halverson and Payton Kahl.
Kissling, who played on
the varsity basketball team competing on the varsity cross We plan on trying to find returning talent, but it is hard
this winter, filled spots in the country team in the fall. Hod- strengths of some athletes, to place kids initially because
4x200 and 4x400 relays Fri- kiewicz adds depth to the tri- Benedict said. We are excit- you want to find an event they
day, and Jenny adds depth ple and high jump as well as ed early with some younger
to the distance events after to the hurdles events. talent as well as some of our Turn to Girls track/Page 8
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Boys track and field Robson: Senior earns first-team All-State

DiBenedetto shines in season debut
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
Junior Jordan DiBenedetto
became a standout basketball
player this past season, and
he is taking that success into
the boys track and field sea-
son.
DiBenedetto, who was a
unanimous first-team all-con-
ference selection this winter,
took first and set a personal
record in the 55-meter dash
(6.68 seconds) in his season
debut at the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater on
Friday in the Nelson-Daniels
Girls track and field
Whats next
The Vikings continue
the indoor track and field
season with a meet at
the University of Wiscon-
sin-Platteville at 5p.m.
Thursday.
Small School invitational
inside the Kachel Fieldhouse.
He followed that up with
two more first-place PRs
in the long jump (20 feet, 8
inches) and triple jump (42-6
1/4).
Senior Nathan Moll add-
ed his own PR in the 400
meters with a fifth-place
finish in 53.25, and junior
Sam McLaury PRed with a
fifth-place finish in the 800 in
2:10.16.
ter, Robson said.
Senior Jackson Hampton
took sixth in the 800 with a
PR of 2:10.76, and senior
Owen Roe was sixth in the
mile with a PR of 4:45.51.
Stoughton finished third
with 43 points.
Monona Grove won the
meet with 84.
Continued from page 7
important for a player who
spent most of high school
playing with the same group.
She is already building a
friendship with a future room-
mate, she said.
I am excited to start play-
ing with them there and get-
ting to know them even bet-
The right fit
Robson signed her National
Letter of Intent to play basket-
ball at UNI in November, but
she committed following her
junior season.
She had also gotten an offer
from fellow Missouri Valley
school Illinois State, but she
said UNI felt right as soon as
she visited the campus.
with her future teammates.
When I was there on my
official visit, the girls were
nice and the coaches were
awesome, she said.
It didnt hurt that the cam-
pus was a modest three hours
away from Stoughton, she
added.
It was clear when she left
that even if another school
offered her, there was no way
it could be better than UNI,
she said.
Ending a career
But even with her future
plans laid out, it still wasnt
easy when the buzzer sounded
for the final time on her SHS
career in a WIAA Division
2 sectional semifinal loss to
Monroe.
Many of the girls who made
teams overall success. She
said it was amazing to play
with the same group for so
long.
To think how fast the last
four years have gone by is
insane because it really was
the fastest four years of my
life, and I wish I could contin-
ue, Robson said.
Robson, who finished her
high school career with over
1,000 points and over 400
rebounds, added that being
able to look forward to play-
ing at UNI eventually helped
her get through that difficult
transition. And she credited
her entire journey from early
AAU ball to varsity and her
success at SHS to her team-
mates specifically how they
challenged her at practice and
got her the ball.

Ashworth, Wozniak lead Vikings in season opener

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
Sophomores Alex Ash-
worth and Anna Wozniak
each finished runner-up
in an event Friday in the
indoor track and field sea-
son opener at the University
of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Ashworth was second
in the 800 with a personal
record of 2 minutes, 30.85
seconds, and Wozniak was
second in the two mile in a
PR of 12:38.53 at the Nel-
son-Daniels Small School
invitational inside the
Kachel Fieldhouse.
Senior Mya Lonnebotn,
who missed all of last sea-
son with an injury, made her
return in the triple jump and
took fourth with a school
record leap of 33 feet, 3
inches.
Freshman Grace Jenny
also made her debut and
took fifth in the mile with
a PR of 5:47.1. Senior
Kennedy Silbaugh took
sixth in the shot put with a
school-record heave of 31-7
1/2.
Stoughton took eighth
with 25 points. Jeffer-
son won the meet with 54
points, and Lodi was run-
ner-up with 51.
In addition to the facilities
(the McLeod Center is 10
years old), she said she liked
that the coaches kept in con-
tact with her asking how she
was doing or simply talking
about the weather in Wiscon-
sin and how she got along
it to state in Robsons junior
year were with her in eighth
grade when the team she
played for won the state tour-
nament.
Robson said the girls had a
sense of where everyone was
on the court, and that type of
connection was vital in the
She said both her high
school and AAU coaches
were influential in her devel-
opment.
My team means a lot, she
said. They support, and they
keep me happy on the court.
I keep them happy, and it all
works out.

Girls track: Outdoor season begins April 11

Continued from page 7 Posick and Halverson helped the 4x100
take second. Posick and Lynch helped the
excel at. It is going to take some coaching 4x200 take third, and Halverson, Reese
and some of our athletes stepping up. and Weum all helped the 4x400 finish
third.
Returning Badger South talent Kahl was also on the 4x100 and 4x200
last season, but she might move around as
Stoughton has a lot of scoring back from
she recovers from her ACL injury.
2016 after the Vikings picked up 154.5
The entire 4x800 relay is back. Reese,
points to win its sixth straight conference Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Ross, Roe and Zaemisch took second last
title last year. The returning letterwinners for the Stoughton High School boys track and field team (front,
season.
Weum is the defending 400 and 800 from left) are: Tristan Jenny, Sam McHone, Jackson Hampton, Jordan DiBenedetto, Evan
Kittleson was second in the mile and
champion in the Badger South Conference Ouk, Owen Roe and Sean McLaury; (back) Nathan Moll, Malachi Alvarez, Joey LePine, Jacob
fourth in the 800, and Wozniak took sec-
meet, and Ross is the defending two-mile Tobie, Jake Deutsch, Hunter Zaemisch, Ian Bormett, Jack True, Tanner Hanson, Tom Sheehy
ond in the two mile and third in the mile.
champion.
Ashworth finished fifth in the mile. and Parker Flint; (not pictured) Elijah Krumholz.
Lynch added a title in the long jump and
Boys track: 19 return this season
I am very excited with what we have
also took third in the 300 hurdles and third
coming back in our distance and our mid-
in the pole vault last season. Kendra Halv-
dle-distance program, Benedict said.
erson was fourth in the 100, and Posick Continued from page 7 will run in the sprints and also and Jenny was sixth in the two
Silbaugh was third in discus and seventh
took fourth in the long jump and sixth in compete in the jumps, and mile and eighth in the mile.
in shot put. Ziemann took seventh in the
the 100. Roe finished sixth in the two mile.
Reese, Posick, Lynch, Weum, Ross, Roe
high jump, and Dennis was eighth in the both hurdles events will need freshman Nathan Hutcher- Model added a fourth-place
long jump. younger athletes to step up. son, who will compete in the finish in the two mile, and
and Halverson were also key on relays.
Krumholz won the high sprints and hurdles. Tobie was fifth in the 400.
jump and the long jump at Returning Badger Three return from the
conference. He also was sec- 4x800 relay (Hampton,
2016 Badger South top returners ond in the triple jump and South talent McLaury and Tobie) returns
took third in the 200. after taking third last sea-
The Vikings took third in son. Three-fourths of the
100: Scarlett Egwuonwu, so., (Oregon), (Monroe), 45.42 Kraus was second in the the Badger South meet last
12.84 300 hurdles. Krueger took season with 129 points. 4x400 relay (Moll, Tobie and
High jump: Hirsbrunner, 5-3 McHone) return after taking
200: Egwuonwu, 25.92 Long jump: Kylie Lynch, sr., (Stoughton), third in the discus, and Quale While some of the field
was third in the pole vault. second.
400: Aly Weum, sr., (Stoughton), 57.58 16-9 3/4 and hurdles points are gone Elijah Krumholz was fifth
Benson was eighth in the from last season, much of the
800: Weum, 2:23.3 Triple jump: Ashley Hannam, so., (Fort 400, and Vincent was eighth sprints, distance and mid-dis- in the discus, and Ouk was
Atkinson), 33-7 in the 110 hurdles. sixth in the pole vault.
1600: Arianna Mansavage, jr., (Fort Atkin- tance points remain. We are very strong with
son), 5:26.59 Pole vault: Josie Eberle, jr., (Monroe), 8-6; The losses also leave spots Several events in the Bad-
open in the relays. Quale, ger South are thinned out with our mid-distance runners
3200: Margaret Ross, so., (Stoughton), Discus: Kennedy Silbaugh, sr., (Stough- and bring back a lot of senior
Deutsch and Morris were all medalists graduating, includ-
12:03.16 ton), 109-11 on the 4x100 relay, and Kraus, ing the 200, 400, 110 hurdles, leadership amongst our dis-
100 hurdles: Jackson, 15.73 Shot put: Ellen McCorkle, jr., (Oregon), Morris and Deutsch were 300 hurdles, 4x200 relay, the tance team, Kramolis wrote.
33-10 1/2 on the 4x200 relay. Benson high jump and the shot put. In sprints and throws we
300 hurdles: Jordan Hirsbrunner, sr., are young, but very talented.
anchored the 4x400 relay. DiBenedetto took third in
Some newcomers to fill the the 100 and fifth in the triple There should be some big
voids this season are senior jump. McHone was fourth improvements throughout the
year.
Hey...Bat-Her, Bat-Her! Cole Adams, who will run in the 200 and seventh in the
in the 400 and 800, junior 100. Moll added a fourth in
Payton Montgomery, who the 400 and a fifth in the 800.
Kramolis added that he
expects Monona Grove and
Stoughton Youth Softball Summer Leagues! will run in the 200 and 400, Roe was fourth in the mile,
Oregon to compete for the
freshman Quinn Arnott, who title with the Vikings.
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Teams forming now. Games begin late-May, early-June 400: Bryce Ternus, sr., (Monroe), 51.81 Triple jump: Cole Gillitzer, sr., (Milton), 42-1
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Halversons: Restaurant changed hands several times, purchased by Midtbo family in 1998
Continued from page 1

IKI Manufacturing in Edg-

erton.
Midtbo was unavailable
for comment Monday after-
noon but left word through
an employee that because
the closing just happened
and was still being sorted
out, the family would not
comment for at least a few
weeks.
Public comments on Wal-
drons Facebook page indi-
cated she planned to move
out of the area.
Waldron told the Wiscon-
sin State Journal she had
worked at the restaurant for
six years and ran it for the
past year-and-a-half and that
she had worked there when
she was younger.
The supper club atmo-
sphere, thats what they all
loved about it, and our great
salad bar that we used to
do, she told the State Jour-
nal.
According to the State
Journal story, Midtbos fam-
ily bought the restaurant, at
1965 Barber Road, in 1998,
71 years after it was founded
by Harold and Bernice Halv-
erson, and that it changed
hands several times.

Email Verona Press editor

Jim Ferolie at Photo by Amber Levenhagen
veronapress@wcinet.com. A sign in front of Halversons shows the building is for sale. The restaurants owners declined to comment on its closure two days after it served its last meals.

Demolition: RDA had voted to clear redevelopment area

Continued from page 1 While Dregne worked to modify

thats listed on the National Register
of Historic Places could be demol-
ished. It would do so once the Land-
marks Commission has reviewed the
demolition application.
After an extended debate, the coun-
cil expanded that decision Tuesday
by saying any building in any his-
toric district would need its approv-
al for demolition, and it specifically
included the Highway Trailer building
because it wasnt clear whether the
building would have been included
otherwise.
The RDA had voted 5-1 at its
March 8 meeting to demolish the
building, clearing the way for Tane-
say Development to begin planning
for the redevelopment of 10 acres
between East South Street and the
Yahara River.
At the same meeting, the RDA
voted to have Movin Out, a Madi-
son-based affordable housing devel-
oper, serve as a secondary developer
in the riverfront project. An alternate
proposal, by Gorman and Company,
would have rehabilitated the Highway
Trailer building into an apartment
building.
The Moratorium
No further applications or re-
quests for demolition of any struc-
ture within any existing city desig-
nated historic district, within any
historic district listed on the National
Register of Historic Places, or within
the Downtown Design Overlay Dis-
trict, or a currently city designated
landmark or structure listed on the
National Register of Historic Places,
be processed, and that the demoli-
tion of the Stoughton Highway Trail-
er Building not proceed, until the
City Council has considered possi-
ble changes to demolition related
ordinances, and lifted this tempo-
rary moratorium.
relating to demolitions consistent by
giving the Common Council the final
authority to decide.
Ald. Majewski (D-3) started the
conversation Tuesday, moving that all
demolitions of city buildings be halted
the motion to make it consistent with
Majewskis intention and the council
agenda, alders continued to debate its
merit.
Truehl, a member of both the Plan-
ning Commission and RDA, expressed
frustration with what he characterized
as the council changing rules that gov-
ern how the RDA and Planning Com-
mission operate without seeking their
input.
I have heard time and time again
from members of this body about the
need for more openness and more
direction, he said. I find that what Photo submitted
youre doing here tonight absolute-
ly goes against that. The process by Gilly Awards at Kegonsa
which youre trying to do this this eve-
ning is the biggest joke of all. Elementary
Hirsch (D-3), who also sits on the
RDA, disagreed. She was upset last Kegonsa Elementary School held its first Golden Gilly and
Above and Beyond award ceremony last month, led by
week when the RDA voted to demolish
Gilly, the schools mascot. In the recognition program
the Highway Trailer building without for students and staff, students receive Gilly slips for
input from community members a positive behavior noticed by staff as part of the schools
charge that others on the RDA disput- PBIS program. A drawing is then held where a portion of
ed and she warned that Common those students are selected for recognition at an all-school
Council might not like it, either. assembly. Students families are invited in advance so they
I commend us for taking this step can watch and participate in the recognition.
and working to come up with appropri-
ate language to go forward, she said
Tuesday, March 14.

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Planning director Rodney Scheel
told alders he thought the RDA could
simply apply to demolish the building
and that it would be an administra-
tive decision that wouldnt need to
be reviewed by another body.
Conflicts and transparency
The moratorium was a reaction to
the RDAs decision to demolish the
Highway Trailer building, but alders
who supported the motion said it was
also designed to make ordinances
until the Landmarks Commission fin-
ishes its work on the ordinance and the
council reviews it.
City attorney Matt Dregne suggested
changes to the motion to make it con-
form to the councils meeting agenda,
and Truehl (D-4) noted that as pre-
sented, the motion would not allow the
RDA to move forward with demolish-
ing the MillFab building in the rede-
velopment area and other buildings
already approved for demolition.
Engelberger also defended the coun-
cils action, saying the goal was to
eliminate conflicts in city ordinances
by allowing the council to have the
final say on demolitions.
This body is the representative
of the people in this community, he
said. Were the elected body and are
responsible for everything we do in the
city and we need to do it right.
Contact Bill Livick at bill.livick@
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Letters to the editor

Three nonpartisan incumbents best choices for school board
More than 20 years ago I chose
Stoughton to raise my daughters,
Melanie and Rachel Malik. From
2009-15, I was honored to serve on
the Board of Education, which is why
I am endorsing Bev Fergus, Brett
Schumacher and Nicole Wiessinger for
re-election.
We have made many improvements
over the last few years, with student
achievement our highest priority. We
have much to be proud of, and it is
critical that we keep the momentum
going. These three incumbents represent
Re-elect Lawrence April 4
Stoughton is not a single
issue community, and Paul
Lawrence is not a single
issue candidate. Other
candidates are defined by
their continued opposition
to an unjust Kettle
Park West development,
citing conversations
with residents and past
referendum results.
However, the truth is
that only 19 percent
of registered voters in
Stoughton were in support
of that referendum. Kettle
has already proven to be
a success with Wal-Mart
and Aldis groceries,
Tru by Hilton hotel
and conference/event
center, Dunkin Donuts,
McFarland State Bank, an
expanded Kwik Trip, and
more to come eventually
over $95 million added
to Stoughtons tax base
that we would not enjoy
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Reeves will take citizen first
the heart of what public servants guiding
the schools must be: they care deeply
about the students, the teachers and our
as the heart and dedication to get the job
done, and done well. Board work takes
time and preparation, and they have
approach to leadership
community. They are nonpartisan, which demonstrated thoroughly that they are Lisa Reeves deserves downtown arts district
is what a truly successful board member willing and able to do what it takes for your support for Common remain a vibrant place for
must be. They are beholden to nothing the sake of our district. I fully trust them Council District 2 in the our citizens and visitors
other than doing the right thing for our to continue the work in which I was so City of Stoughton. I have to shop, dine and be
kids. honored to take part. watched Lisa advocate for entertained. She will work
I believe that serving on Stoughtons Please vote Fergus, Schumacher several years on behalf of to restore transparency
Board of Education is the most and Wiessinger on April 4. They are the people of Stoughton and accountability to our
important thing Ive ever done other unequivocally the best choices for our on issues ranging from city government. She will
than raising my children, and it also is wonderful community. development, transparency ensure the safety of our
the hardest. Fergus, Schumacher and Tina Hunter, and the environment, to community and make
Wiessinger have the experience as well City of Stoughton name a few. sure our taxpayers get a
Lisa has the experience fair shake. Lisa will also
and educational advocate for a healthier
background to be a great community by continuing
Schumacher a proven leader representative of the
people of Stoughton.
to improve our parks and
trail systems.
Lisa will take a Citizen Lisa has been endorsed
without Kettle Park West! I am writing to support the community. Through First approach to city by the Democratic Party
Paul has joined fellow Brett Schumacher for his involvement with the government. Lisa will of Dane County, the
District 2 alders Johnson his re-election bid on the Syttende Mai Committee listen to you and represent Stoughton Dems and
and Engelberger in support Stoughton school board. (he and his wife chair you, the citizen, over Progressives and the
of the Millfab Riverfront I have known Brett for a the Arts and Crafts Fair), special interests. Lisa South Central Federation
Redevelopment and other number of years through Sons of Norway, Scouts, is interested in a smart of Labor. Lisa will work
opportunities considered a variety of activities and volunteering at school and growth approach to hard for the citizens of
by the Common Council. have full confidence in with Working for Kids, and development focusing Stoughton. Please join me
He supports Main Street his ability to represent other community events, on redevelopment and in electing a very smart
revitalization, continued our students, parents, he has many opportunities developments that bring and caring person, Lisa
success of the Opera taxpayers, staff and to network with students, sustainable living wage Reeves, to the Common
House, growth of city administrators as they parents, staff and others jobs to the community. Council.
parks and many other work to make our schools involved in our schools. Lisa is interested in
initiatives that benefit our the best they can be. Brett is a very seeing that our beautiful Michael Engelberger,
fine city. Brett has taken personable, intelligent historic nature and our District 2 alder
This is a critical time leadership roles on the and interesting person.
for Stoughton we board such as treasurer, Whether hes rolling lefse
need Pauls 19 years of chair of the Employee at the lodge, attending
experience as a dedicated
alder, making decisions
Relations Committee,
and member of the Social
events with his family,
working at Promega Bubon great for school board
based not upon any Media Taskforce and and helping our schools After knowing him Tim knows what it takes
personal bias, but instead Insurance Committee. He understand the importance for 27 years, I can say to bring people together
what is best for Stoughton. has served on the Web of STEM (Science, without reservation that to get things done. In
Please vote to re-elect Paul Development Taskforce Technology, Engineering Tim Bubon is a great his spare time, he is a
Lawrence. and Strategic Planning and Math), organizing choice for the Stoughton Sunday school teacher
Commission. This Syttende Mai events, or School Board. His and a youth coach. These
Eric Olstad, takes a huge amount of just being a community two-plus decades of choices tell you all you
City of Stoughton preparation time, reading, member, he is always experience as a teacher need to know about Tims
meetings and time to pleasant, friendly and and administrator testify core commitments. He
engage opinions from willing to listen. Please to the fact that he knows is someone who gives of
others. Brett has been consider supporting Brett what challenges our himself to teach children
able to balance this along Schumacher for re-election
with his job as a senior to the board.
schools face. Perhaps values that will make
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159 W. Main St. 873-5513
Serving Stoughton since 1989.
Legals
NOTICE
TOWN OF
PLEASANT SPRINGS
REQUEST FOR 2017 BIDS
SKYLINE DRIVE &
SKYLINE CIRCLE ROAD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk
will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.
on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Town Hall,
2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 53589-2873,
during office hours Monday and Tues-
day 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday
from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
scientist at Promega, father
of three children, husband
and active member in
COVER AGGREGATE
-3/8 washed, fractured peastone
* Application and plan requirements
for erosion control permits and stormwa-
aggregate coated with no less than 1% ter control permits has been clarified to
AC Asphalt be consistent with NR 151 and 216.
MATERIALS QUANITITIES TO BE * Performance standards for erosion
USED
-Asphalt .35 Gallons per square yard
control permits and stormwater manage-
ment have been clarified to be consistent
(4,200 per 20 foot wide mile) with NR 151.
The full text of the adopted or-
- Aggregate 24 pounds per square
yard (140 ton per 20 foot wide mile) dinance can be viewed at the City of
-Final total cost for the road, based
on the roads actual width
Stoughton, Clerks Office, 381 E Main St,
Stoughton, WI 53589
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: Any questions can be directed to the
- All chipsealing work must be com- Clerks Office at 608-873-6677
pleted by August 15, 2017. Published March 23, 2017
Questions concerning the roads to WNAXLP
is familiar with the inside the classroom and
Darlene Arneson, opportunities that exist in their lives beyond it.
City of Stoughton to make Stoughton a This school board
recognized leader among election gives us an
local school districts. In a excellent chance to
landscape where schools
are facing increasing
vote for someone who
has the knowledge and
on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
at the Town Hall, 2354 County Rd N. This
pressures and demands, disposition to make a
test is open to the public. Tims expertise and positive difference for all
/s/ Maria Hougan, Clerk/Treasurer
record of accomplishment of us. Please join me in
Published: March 23, 2017
WNAXLP will be an asset that can supporting Tim Bubon.
*** be traded in for real value
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
The City of Stoughton Planning
for the community. Charles Westerberg,
Commission will hold a Public Hearing A lifelong resident of City of Stoughton
on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 6:00 oclock
p.m., or as soon after as the matter may South Central Wisconsin,
be heard, in the Council Chambers, Pub-
lic Safety Building, 321 South Fourth

Support Lisa Reeves for council

Questions concerning the roads to
be included in the project, as well as a re-
quest to obtain a Bid Specification pack-
et, may be directed to the Public Works
staff by phone at (608) 205-9169 or by fax
at (608) 877-9444. This project will be eli-
gible for TRIP funds.
A performance bond in the amount
of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Cer-
tificate of Insurance naming the Town as
an additional insured, and a signed con-
tract, will be required of the successful
bidder.
Bid opening will take place on Mon-
day, April 3, 2017 at noon, or as soon
thereafter as practicable, at the Town
Hall.
The Town Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids, and to accept
the bid or bids deemed to be most advan-
tageous to the Town.
Bid envelopes must be clearly
marked 2017 SKYLINE DRIVE & SKY-
LINE CIRCLE BID and must be ad-
dressed to:
Town of Pleasant Springs, Attn:
Town Board, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI
53589-2873
/s/ Maria Hougan
Clerk/Treasurer
Published: March 16 and 23, 2017
WNAXLP
***
NOTICE
TOWN OF
PLEASANT SPRINGS
REQUEST FOR 2017 BIDS
CHIPSEAL SURFACING
TOWN ROADS
The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk
will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.
on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Town Hall,
2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 53589-2873,
during office hours Monday and Tues-
day 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursday
from 10:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. The project
work consists of chipseal surfacing on
various Town roads.
A separate bid must be submitted
for each road. The bidder shall recom-
mend and clearly specify the following
information on each bid form:
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL:
- Asphalt Cement PG 58-28 with no
cutback(Emulsified asphalts will not be
acceptable)
Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wis-
be included in the project, as well as a re- consin, 53589, to consider a proposed
quest to obtain a Bid Specification pack- *** application by Dack Print LLC (Dennis
et, may be directed to the Public Works NOTICE and Amy Kittleson), for a Downtown De-
staff by phone at (608) 205-9169 or by fax The Assessment Roll for the City of sign Overlay District Project request to
at (608) 877-9444. Stoughton will be available for inspec- remove the building at 305/315 E. Main
A performance bond in the amount
of 100 percent of the total bid price, a Cer-
tion the week of March 27, 2017 through
March 31, 2017, in the Finance Office,
Street, Stoughton.
For questions regarding this notice
Lisa Reeves deserves district, air quality,
tificate of Insurance naming the Town as
an additional insured, and a signed con-
City Hall, 381 East Main Street, Stough- please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning your vote for Common creating more economic
ton, Wisconsin 53589. Office hours are Administrator at 608-646-0421.
tract, will be required of the successful
bidder.
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional information including Council District 2. Lisa development to provide
Bid opening will take place on Mon-
The Assessor will be available for
consultation and open book appoint-
a location map can be found at: http://
stoughtoncitydocs.com/planning-com-
will bring a high level of more local jobs, and
day, April 3, 2017 at Noon, or as soon
thereafter as practicable, at the Town
ments on April 5, 2017, from 12:00 Noon
to 7:00 p.m. and on April 6, 2017, from
mission/
Michael P. Stacey
energy to the position. She pursuing better uses of
Hall. The Town Board will review the bids
at their meeting on April 6, 2017, and re-
9:00 am to 3:00 pm., in the Ed Over- Zoning Administrator has met with and heard technology.
serves the right to reject any and all bids,
land Room, City Hall, 381 E Main Street,
Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589.
Published March 23 and 30, 2017
WNAXLP district citizens so she can For city planning,
and to accept the bid or bids deemed to
be most advantageous to the Town.
To make an appointment for open
book, please call Accurate Appraisal at
work for their concerns. Lisa is hoping to lead in
***
Bid envelopes must be clearly
marked 2017 CHIPSEAL BID and must
1-800-770-3927 or logon to www.accu- LEGAL NOTICE She has been attending development of affordable
be addressed to:
Town of Pleasant Springs, Attn:
rateassessor.com.
Lana C Kropf
Storage unit liquidation sale of Jer-
emy Quam on April 7th, 2017 at 11:00
and speaking at Common housing and neighborhoods
Town Board, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI Published March 23, 2017
City Clerk a.m. at 1118 East Street, Stoughton, WI. Council meetings, and that foster convenience in
53589-2873
/s/ Maria Hougan
WNAXLP
Property Description: Deer Print by Sha-
ron Anderson 789/850, Lamp, Shelving, has attended Planning services. She is dedicated
Clerk/Treasurer
Published: March 16 and 23, 2017 ***
Wheel roller cart and Tools, Personal
Items, Much More.
Commission meetings to to development by
WNAXLP NOTICE Seifert-Pauls Partnership, LLP show an active interest community infill, rather
***
CITY OF STOUGHTON Published: March 23 and 30, 2017
WNAXLP is what is happening in than contributing to urban
NOTICE OF VOTING
NOTICE OF ORDINANCE EQUIPMENT TEST ***
Stoughton. What she has sprawl by annexing more
The City of Stoughton Common
Council adopted O-3-2017 on March 14, WEDNESDAY, TOWN OF DUNKIRK learned led her to run for and more land.
2017. This ordinance amends portions
of the Erosion Control and Stormwater
MARCH 29, 2017 NOTICE OF VOTING this seat. Lisa has been committed
Management Code Sections within Sec.
9:00 A.M.
A public test of the automatic tabu-
EQUIPMENT TEST Lisas style is to citizen input and will be
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017
10-122, 10-127, 10-129, 10-130 and 10-131
of the Stoughton Municipal Code.
lating equipment to be used at the Spring
Election (April 4, 2017), will be held on 2:00 P.M. collaborative, and she available to listen to our
Summary of the Subject Matter
The City of Stoughton owns and op-
Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. DUNKIRK TOWN HALL seeks to listen to and bring concerns. She is bright,
at the Stoughton Fire Station (Election
erates a municipal separate storm sewer room), 401 E Main Street, Stoughton, WI.
654 COUNTY ROAD N diverse opinions to a place reasoned, thoughtful and
system under Wisconsin Pollutant Dis- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
charge Elimination System (WPDES) Per-
This test is open to the public.
Lana C Kropf
Public Test of the automatic tabulating where agreement can discerning. Her engaged
mit No. WI-S050075-2. Under this permit,
the City is required to meet and enforce
City Clerk
equipment and electronic voting equip-
ment to be used at the Town of Dunkirk
help move issues forward. energy will serve us well,
certain stormwater management stan-
dards. Ordinances in these codes sec-
Published: March 23, 2017
WNAXLP
Election to be held on April 4, 2017, will
be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday,
This critical thinking is so support and vote for
tions are intended to implement require-
***
March 27, 2017, at the Dunkirk Town vital for our times. Some Lisa Reeves.
ments established by the WPDES Permit
which follow requirements outlined in TOWN OF
Hall, 654 County Road N in the Town of
Dunkirk. This test is open to the public. of the issues she and we
Wis. Admin. Code chs. NR 216 and 151.
Main Points of the Ordinance
PLEASANT SPRINGS Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk
Published: March 23, 2017
are deeply concerned David (former alder
* Definitions have been clarified to NOTICE OF VOTING WNAXLP about are: transparency and council president)
be consistent with NR 151 definitions. EQUIPMENT TEST
* Applicability of requirements for A public test of the automatic tabu- *** in government, better and Peggy Sharpe,
erosion control permits and stormwater
control permits has been clarified includ-
lating and ballot marking equipment to
be used at the Spring Election to be
relationships with the City of Stoughton
ing appropriate exceptions. held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 will be held townships and school
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340 Autos
2008-MERCURY Milan 2.3L, 4cyl 4dr,
Sedan. Heated-Leather. Good Condition.
116K $4200. 608-347-7345
FOR SALE: #454ci Chevy motor, block.
Now rebuilt and bored out to #468ci. Has
only 895/mi on it since rebuilt,. Motor &
Auto Tran's $7,000 OBO . 608-225-3663
402 Help Wanted, General
HELP WANTED: Full time waitress.
Experience a plus! Apply within at
Koffee Kup
355 E Main St. Stoughton
JOB TRAINER: Work Opportunity in
Rural Communities Inc is seeking an
energetic, flexible and caring person to
join our Verona/Oregon team. W.O.R.C.
supports adults with developmental dis-
abilities at their job in the community as
well as social and recreational activities.
W.O.R.C. has been working in Dane
County since 1983, primarily supports
individuals in the rural areas surrounding
Madison. We provide transportation so
a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license
and insurance are required. Some per-
sonal cares may be needed occasionally.
Starting wage is $13.00 per hour. looking
for a flexible schedule of up to 35 hours
per week Monday through Friday, no
evenings or weekends. Mileage reim-
bursement is given for miles driven within
the work day. Pro-rated PTO and paid hol-
idays. EOE Please send letter of interest
and resume to Melanie Dinges, W.O.R.C.
Inc, 1955 W. Broadway #100, Madison,
WI 53713 melanie.dinges @ worcinc.com
KK LAWN AND SPORT of Oregon is
growing!.seeking Mechanic or applicant
with mechanical aptitude to work in our
store. Full or part-time available. Apply at
220 Janesville St, Oregon. Ask for Mike
or Dean.
TAXI DRIVERS. Must be friendly, reliable,
have clean driving record. Must be at
least 23-years-old. 608-415-7308
434 Health Care, Human
Services & Child Care
CAREGIVER WANTED! Do you want
to make a difference in the life of a local
resident but only have a few hours each
week? Experience not necessary. Will
train the right person! Contact Alicia at
608-225-5616 for more information.
CNA, LPN OR RN for quadriplegic
man. Afternoons and evenings. 3pm-
11pm, Monday-Friday. 608-234-8637
HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
*Family Nurse Practitioner- Part
to full-time position in our clinics,
competitive total compensation
system
*OB RN- part-timeOB RN position
available
*Digital Marketing Specialist- prior
experience in digital marketing and
related degree sought for this full-time
position
* Pharmacy Technician- .9 to 1.0
position
*Massage Therapist- seeking a part-
time to per diem CMT
*Speech Therapist- .5 FTE part-time
position
To find out more detailed information
about all open positions and to
apply, go to our website at www.
uplandhillshealth.org
Upland Hills Health
800 Compassion Way
Dodgeville, WI 53553
UNITED CEREBRAL Palsy of Dane
County is looking for experienced, con-
fident care providers. We support a wide
variety of children and adults with devel-
opmental disabilities throughout Dane
County. Part-time positions available
immediately! For more information, or to
request an application, please visit our
website at www.ucpdane.org or contact
Shannon at shannonmolepske@ucp-
dane.org or 608-273-3318. AA/EOE
437 Customer Service & Retail
HELP NEEDED in Postal Station. Mon-
day-Saturday, days. Will train Apply in per-
son. Sues Hallmark Hatchery Hill Center,
3000 Cahill Main, Fitchburg.
451 Janitorial & Maintenance
PART TIME evening cleaning help need-
ed in OREGON, WI. Dusting, vacu-
uming, mopping, bathrooms, etc. NO
WEEKENDS! Apply at DIVERSIFIED
BUILDING MAINTENANCE, 1105 Tou-
son Drive, Janesville WI 53546 or call
608-752-9465
452 General
OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Mon-
Fri 5pm-9pm. Visit our website: www.
capitalcityclean.com or call our office:
608-831-8850
508 Child Care & Nurseries
CHILDCARE OPENINGS available in
Stoughton. All ages welcome. Lots of TLC
and fun educational activities. For more
information call Julie at 608-719-9686
548 Home Improvement
A&B ENTERPRISES
Light Construction Remodeling
No job too small
608-835-7791
HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Winter-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
European-Craftsmanship
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377
RECOVER PAINTING Offers carpentry,
drywall, deck restoration and all forms of
painting Recover urges you to join in the
fight against cancer, as a portion of every
job is donated to cancer research. Free
estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of
experience. Call 608-270-0440.
TOMAS PAINTING
Professional, Interior,
Exterior, Repairs.
Free Estimates. Insured.
608-873-6160
554 Landscaping, Lawn,
Tree & Garden Work
ART'S LAWNCARE: Mowing, trimming,
roto-tilling. Rough mowing available. 608-
235-4389
LAWN MOWING
Residential & Commercial
Fully Insured.
608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025
602 Antiques & Collectibles
COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL
& CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
MUSEUM
"Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall"!
Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF
200 Dealers in 400 Booths
Third floor furniture, locked cases
Location: 239 Whitney St
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-1992
www.columbusantiquemall.com
652 Garage Sales
EVANSVILLE 230 Clifton St.
3/30-4/1 9-5pm Moving Tag Sale.
Complete Household
VINTAGE HARVEST ESTATE SALE-
Stoughton- 718 Kensington Square. Sat,
March 25th 10am-4pm. Sun, March 26th
11-3. *numbers start at an hour before
sale starts to limit the amount of peo-
ple in the sale at one time. Furniture
for all rooms of the house. Maple bed
set with double bed, sofa end tables,
curio cabinet, cedar chest, 1960's side
chairs, student style desks, oak kitchen
set, refrigerator, collectible glassware and
decorative. antiques and collectibles, a
fun mix of good finds. See vintagehar-
vest.com for photos and more listing.
696 Wanted To Buy
WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.
We sell used parts.
Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.
Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59
Edgerton, 608-884-3114
705 Rentals
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS
Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently
has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $795 per month, includes
heat, water, and sewer.
608-835-6717 Located at:
139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
OREGON 2-Bedroom in quiet, well-kept
building. Convenient location. Includes all
appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking,
laundry, storage. $200 security deposit.
Cats OK. $690/month. Available May 1st.
608-219-6677
STOUGHTON 1616 Kenilworth Ct.
Large 2-BR apts available now.
Pets welcome. Many feature new wood
laminate flooring.
$775-$825/mo. 608-831-4035.
www.madtownrentals.com
STOUGHTON 3-BEDROOM lower level
of two-flat, near downtown, River Bluff
School. Newly renovated. Central air.
W/D, water included. No pets, no smok-
ing $900/month +security deposit. 608-
225-9033.
STOUGHTON TWO bedroom upper.
$600/month + utilities. Water/Sewer paid.
Yard. 608-712-3384
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND
SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present
time, you may be e ntitled to compensation. Call Attorney
Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 (CNOW)
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(75-100) Lawn & Garden Tractors (5-10) Compact Tractors
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720 Apartments RASCHEIN PROPERTY 975 Livestock 990 Farm: Service
STORAGE & Merchandise
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION FRIDAY,
55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available 6x10 thru 10x25 MARCH 24TH, 2017 1:00 PM TAH LIVE-
RENT SKIDLOADERS
starting at $795 per month. Includes Market Street/Burr Oak Street STOCK WINSLOW, IL EARLY CON- MINI-EXCAVATORS
in Oregon SIGNMENTS SO FAR: ONE COMPLETE
heat, water and sewer. Professionally TELE-HANDLER
managed. Located at Call 608-520-0240 HERD DISPERSAL FROM WOOD- and these attachments. Concrete
FORD,WI 27 DAIRY COWS-8 JUST
300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake,
FRESH, 14 MILKING AND BRED BACK, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher,
53589 608-877-9388 UNION ROAD STORAGE
5 DRY COWS. SCC OF UNDER 100, 3.8 rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump
STOUGHTON- SOPHISTICATED 2-story 10x10 - 10x15 F, 3.1P. INCLUDING 2 CROSSBREDS.
grinder.
apt. in Restored Victorian. Master balcony 10x20 - 12x30 NICE HONEST COWS FOR EVERY- By the day, week, or month.
overlooks living room. Beautiful wood- 24 / 7 Access ONE'S POCKETBOOK. STANCHION
Security Lights & Cameras Carter & Gruenewald Co.
work. No Smoking. 608-238-1692 MILKED. ALSO: ONE DISPERSAL OF 4417 Hwy 92
Credit Cards Accepted 15 STANCHION MILKED COWS. ALL
Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
750 Storage Spaces For Rent 608-835-0082 FRESH 30-90 DAYS. ALL 2 AND 3
THEY SAY people dont read those little
1128 Union Road YR OLDS. LOW SCC, LOTS OF MILK.
VERY FANCY AND POWERFUL. SOME ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of OVER 100# OF MILK.ALSO: 25 FRESH Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 2 YR OLDS. THESE ARE FROM HERD 835-6677.
Security Lights-24/7 access Union Road & Lincoln Road
DISPERSALS, NOT RECIP HEIFERS.
BRAND NEW GOOD SIZE AND VERY, VERY PRETTY
OREGON/BROOKLYN 801 Office Space For Rent IN THE UDDER. ALL MILK OUT GREAT,
Help
Credit Cards Accepted FRESH FROM 2 WEEKS TO 6 WEEKS.
CALL (608)444-2900 OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT A COUPLE ARE CROSSBREDS.
In Oregon facing 15th hole THERE WILL BE SOME PICTURES ON
C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
on golfcourse
Free Wi-Fi, Parking and
Security System
OUR WEBSITE WWW.TAHLIVESTOCK.
COM AND FACEBOOK PAGE. ALSO
CONSIGNED: 4 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS
Wanted:
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure Conference rooms available DUE IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS. 3 OPEN
HOLSTEIN HEIFERS 850# 12 HOL-
Stoughton
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Kitchenette-Breakroom
Autumn Woods Prof. Centre STEIN HEIFERS 350# TO 450#. HOME
RAISED. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE
Country Club
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Marty 608-835-3628 DAY. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL
TERRY AT BARN 815 367-5581 OR
is looking for
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
VERONA
VINCENZO PLAZA
CELL 815-291-5604. CHECK OUR WEB-
SITE WWW.TAHLIVESTOCK.COM AND
Bartenders and
-Conveniently located at corner of LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR FUR-
THER UPDATES CLOSER TO SALE
an experienced
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CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR BUSI- Line Cook &
Stoughton Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
Gray's Tied House, McRoberts
Chiropractic, True Veterinary, Wealth
NESS!! WE APPRECIATE ALL OUR
LOYAL CONSIGNORS AND BUYERS. Sous Chef.
Strategies, 17th Raddish, State Farm
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
Insurance, MEP Engineers, Adore 980 Machinery & Tools Please apply on line at:
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337 Salon, Citgo, Caffee' Depot. Tommaso
IH GRAIN/GRASS 10' grill. Hardi 3pt.
stoughtoncountryclub.com
Office Bldg. tenants
FRENCHTOWN -Single office in shared Suite
200 gallon sprayer, or apply in person at
manual Tree Toad three spade, 3pt rear
SELF-STORAGE -3 office Suite mount fork lift, 7' 3pt blade, 28" Detlor Stoughton Country Club
Only 6 miles South of -5 office Suite, reception/waiting room, Hydro 3 spade., 72" tree tongs.Sunset
Verona on Hwy PB. conference room, private shower Acres Tree Farm 608-719-7068 3165 Shadyside Drive
Variety of sizes available now. -Individual office possibilities
10x10=$60/month Call Tom at 575-9700 to discuss terms
Stoughton
10x15=$70/month and possible rent concessions
10x20=$80/month Metro Real Estate
10x25=$90/month
12x30=$115/month 960 Feed, Seed & Fertilizer IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT
Call 608-424-6530 or
CLEANED OATS FOR SALE Bagged or
DISHWASHER
1-888-878-4244
bulk. 608-290-6326
NORTH PARK STORAGE
10x10 through 10x40, plus
965 Hay, Straw & Pasture Friday nights and occasional Saturdays
WANTED PASTURE to rent for approx
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats. 30-35 beef cows and calves for the 2017 or Sundays, $8.50/hr.
Come & go as you please. season and beyond. Steve Olson 608-
608-873-5088 575-4381 Apply within or call Jean at:
970 Horses VFW Badger Post 328
OREGON SELF-STORAGE
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month to month lease 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Stoughton, WI
Call Karen Everson at Evansville, WI
608-835-7031 or 608-882-5725 608-873-9042
Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316
THEY SAY people dont read those little
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day for the Courier Hub unless changed Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or
because of holiday work schedules. 835-6677.
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Long time coming

More than three years passed between
the original announcement of the anchoring
store at Kettle Park West and the opening of
the Wal-Mart Supercenter last week.
During that time, the development faced
financial hardships, criticism and uncertain-
ty.
The first proposed Supercenter in Stough-
ton was on what was known as the Linner-
ud Tract in 2003, at Hwys. B and 51.
After that plan was approved under much
protest in 2008, Wal-Mart backed out in the
wake of the global recession. At the time,
the Wal-Mart corporate office reported a
desire to re-evaluate all Supercenter pro-
posals to determine which would make the
most sense to build at the time. In 2008,
nearby Wal-Mart supercenters were located
in Monona and Janesville.
But the KPW development offered anoth-
er opportunity.
City leaders and Forward Development
Group had been working on expanding
there since at least 2010, and there was only
modest interest in the project until January
2014, when FDG announced the name of its
anchor tenant.
Photo by Amber Levenhagen
It started with charges that Mayor Don-
Lilly Kegler, 6, visited with the Oreo mascot during one of the grand opening celebrations.
na Olsons administration was operating
behind closed doors with the developer.
In 2014, Ald. Mike Engelberger (Dist. 2)
wrote in an email to the Hub that he felt
the major tenant and the other commercial
tenants were not dealing straight up with
our citizens.
The debate became heated on both sides.
Those against called it a sign the city was
desperate for development, questioned how
Wal-Mart operates or railed against the use
of taxpayer funds. Those in favor noted that
the city should be agnostic toward individ-
ual companies, pointed out the sluggish
city economy and touted the infrastructure
improvements and the possibility of eventu-
ally bringing housing and other commercial
development.
At one point, almost every vote on the
project was a tie, with Olson breaking them
repeatedly in favor of proceeding.
Debate over Kettle Park West has con-
tinued with future phases, but the commer-
cial center is settled, with the Wal-Mart
now planned to be accompanied by Kwik
Trip, Aldis Food Market, Dunkin Donuts,
McFarland State Bank and Tru Hotel and
Convention Center.
Jim Ferolie and Amber Levenhagen

Wal-Mart: Supercenter busy over first weekend

Continued from page 1 people to the other shops But the registers didnt
and restaurants Stoughton have any long lines, Han-
executive director Laura has to offer, Trotter told son said several days after
Trotter said she and many the Hub in an email. the grand opening. We
other people are hopeful the have 12 self-checkouts
new store can make Stough- Busy early that really help keep things
ton a destination spot for Over its first weekend, moving.
shoppers. store manager Terra Hanson Associates from neigh-
I anticipate it will bring told the Hub the new store boring stores came in over
more shoppers to Stough- has been really busy. the past several months
ton, which can help drive to train associates on how
to handle the new depart-

TIMOTHY SCHOOL
ments, such as the bakery,
F deli and produce.

BUBON BOARD
O So far, customer feed-
R back shows they really
enjoy the openness of the
STRONG LEADERSHIP FOR STOUGHTONS SCHOOLS store and the ability to buy Photo by Wilbur Venske
all of their groceries at one
We are proud to have the support of: location, Hanson said.
This aerial photo, taken in late September 2016, shows the Hwy. 138 roundabout and Ket-
Michael Engelberger, Lloyd Rowley
tle Park West construction. The roundabout has brought complaints from some residents.
In addition to the signif-
Stoughton City Council
Tim Swadley,
Stoughton City Council and
Lisa Reeves
Elizabeth Boone
and Heath Massey
icant differences with new
departments and self check-
outs, the new Supercenter
Still figuring out traffic
former Stoughton School Board Sara Downie is a 24-hour facility, though In addition to the prospect Charles Vervord attended Wisconsin Neighborhood
Carl Chenoweth, Sandra Black Hanson said traffic hasnt of jump-starting Stough- the grand opening and said Group Facebook page.
Dane County Board Supervisor Pete Manley been as steady overnight as tons lagging economy, one he enjoys the new facility, I k n ow eve r y o n e s
Denise Duranczyk, Jennifer Muchka it is during the day. reason some city leaders but he had a critique for the used to just going right on
former Stoughton City Council, Galen Snorek The nice thing about have supported the use of transportation issues around through the roundabout
Dane County Board Supervisor Charles & Christa being open 24 hours is that taxpayer funds for the Wal- it. by the new Wal-Mart, but
Frank Sullivan, Westerberg those customers who need Mart Supercenter-anchored I think the roundabout is me and my husband were
former Stoughton School Board Jessica Zweifel to stop late are able to come Kettle Park West develop- confusing for a lot of peo- almost T-boned today going
Brian Landers, Royko & Steve Royko in and get everything they ment was traffic. ple; it needs to be fixed, he through there, she wrote.
Mayor, City of Wisconsin Dells Anne Adametz need, she added. The U.S. 51-138 intersec- said. If people arent pay- As a reminder, those of us
Sharon Mason-Boersma and many more tion has been a nightmare ing attention, theyll find already in the roundabout
John & Ellen Morgan Offices listed for identification
Unified Newspaper Group for years, and the project themselves driving into Ore- have the right of way.
Roger Thompson purposes only.
gave the city an excuse to gon.
assistant editor Scott

VOTE APRIL 4
Authorized and Paid for by Girard and editor Jim Fero- accelerate improvements. Jenny Wentela shared Jim Ferolie and Amber
Tim Bubon for School Board,
Christa Westerberg, Treasurer lie contributed to this story. But the extra traffic has a similar experience on Levenhagen
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