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Thursday, February 5, 2015 Vol. 133, No. 28 Stoughton, WI

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City of Stoughton

Council pushes pigeon amendment

Commission gets instructions despite its vote against
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Despite a Planning Commission recommendation to deny her

request, city resident Rosalie Bjelde will likely be allowed to keep
homing pigeons in a loft on her
property.

The Common Council last week

voted 9-2 to ask the Planning
Commission to amend an ordinance that prohibits city residents
from keeping birds in outside lofts
on their property. The council recommended that the ordinance limit
the number of birds to 50 per residence after Ald. Eric Hohol (D-4)

said 75 birds in the city is too

much.
Bjelde told the council she
understands that 75 birds is a lot
and that she is flexible because
this is a long-term project like
for life.
She plans to study the birds and
also train them for racing.
Alds. Paul Lawrence, Tom
Majewski, Sid Boersma, Greg

Jenson, Pat OConnor, Tricia

Suess and Tom Selsor joined
Hohol in voting to direct the Planning Commission to amend the
ordinance and allow pigeons to be
kept in the city. Alds. Ron Christianson and Tim Swadley voted
against the proposal.
Christianson (D-2) argued that
amending an ordinance for one
person did not seem like a good

use of the citys time and resources.

But others Lawrence (D-2)
and Majewski (D-3) in particular countered that a request by a
single individual is just as legitimate as a request made by a dozen
residents. Majewski said he found
it disturbing that the Planning

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Grassroots
groups merge
Activists adopt Sustainable
moniker, Naturally logo
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Thomas Greenler belts out Rather Be with

some crowd-pleasing stage presence.

A couple of grassroots community-based

organizations have decided to merge into a
single entity and continue the work theyd
begun in the past year or two.
Naturally Stoughton formed in 2013
after a trio of local women organized to
reduce pesticide use in city parks and properties. Organizers Sylvia Lawrence and
Sara Downie continued to work with the
city in 2014, launching a weed eradication
project at the Shefelker Park playground
and planting native flowers and plants in
Division Street Park.

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SASD

Megan Martingillio sings By the Grace of God.

Task force recommends

continuing fifth-grade
orchestra program
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After spending the last several months

researching the issue, a Stoughton Area
School District task force has recommended keeping the districts fifth grade orchestra program.
At Monday nights school board meeting, elementary orchestra task force and
board member Frank Sullivan said the
group recommended establishing an afterschool program with a very, very parttime instructor (7-10 hours per week)
to teach lessons at all three elementary

Photos by Mark Ignatowski

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Pop stars
Stoughton High School music students shared their vocal talent
with a packed house of about 700 people Monday night. The annual
pops concert and dinner gives students a chance to perform popular music for friends and family at Stoughton High School.
Above, guitarist Kenny Leiser plays the opening song, Come Sail
Away while students sing.

Jack Greenwood sings Take me to Church.

Turn to Strings/Page 12

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Poor conditions
keep western trails
closed
The eastern half of Dane
County snowmobile trails
opened Monday following
the first major snowstorm of
the winter this weekend.
The Dane County parks
department announced
the opening Monday, and
said the western half of the
county could open as early
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the Southeast and Northeast quadrants were opened,
as well as Glacial Drumlin State Trail. The northeast section is bordered by
Hwy. 51 on the west, while
the southeast quadrant runs
from Hwy. 14 east to the
county line. The quadrants
are bisected by Interstate 94.
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section of State Corridor
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of the City of Stoughton
until further notice.
With the 7 to 8 inches of
new snow, I know the snowmobiling community will be
excited to hit the trails, said
Duane Meyers, president of
the Council of Snowmobile
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the trails have been open
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snow.
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reminded that a Wisconsin Department of Natural
Resources snowmobile registration is required to ride
on the trail system.
The Dane County Sheriffs Office reminded riders that the majority of the
snowmobile trails are on private lands, so all users must
stay on the marked trails.
Venturing off the trails is
considered trespassing and
riders may be issued citations.

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February 5, 2015

Pigeons: Welcoming peaceful activities

Council approves new business plans

Continued from page 1

Also gives go-ahead for veterans memorial, remodeling contract

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seeking comment as of
Tuesday afternoon.
The council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for
Nicole Hines and Jordon
Tilleson to open a dog day
care at 300 Business Park
Circle. The couple has an
offer to purchase the property from the city, and they
hope to begin building the
6,794-square-foot facility
on Lot 14 in the business
park in April and open the
business in August.
They expect to begin
with two full-time employees and a manager running
a day care that can accommodate 35 to 40 dogs.

memorial on about 2 acres,

at an estimated cost of
around $250,000.
Swangstu said a committee dedicated to the project
will meet early this month
to select a design for the
park.
When we build depends
on what kind of funding
we get, Swangstu said.
We were lucky enough
to get the land for free
from the Linneruds, so
that helps. He noted the
American Legion is partnering with the VFW on
the project, and added that
Veterans Park in the city
would be too small and
theres no parking. There
wouldnt be enough flat
land to do what we want,
he said. Swangstu said
the American Legion and
VFW began talking about
creating the park four or
five months ago.
The council unanimously accepted a $13,450
bid from Strang Inc. for
architectural planning in
preparation for remodeling
the police dispatch center.
City officials noted that
the city has worked with
the same design team on
other remodeling projects
in the building, as well as
in other city buildings. The
funding was included in
the citys 2015 budget.

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The Common Council

unanimously approved
requests for three businesses to move forward at its
Jan. 27 meeting: a senior
living facility on Lincoln
Avenue, a take-out-only
restaurant on Main Street
and a new dog day care in
Business Park North.
The council also gave
its blessing to a land division on the Linnerud property so that the American
Legion and Veterans of
Foreign Wars can build a
new Veterans Memorial
Park, and OKd an agreement with Strang Inc. for
architectural services relat- In other action
The council unanied to remodeling the police
dispatch center in the Pub- mously approved a land
division on the Linnerud
lic Safety Building.
property at the northwest
New businesses
corner of County Hwy. B
The council unani- and Country Club Road for
mously approved zoning a future Veterans Memochanges at 2208 and 2300 rial Park in the Town of
Lincoln Ave. so that Mile- Pleasant Springs. The city
stone Senior Living can has review authority over
build two 20-unit residen- the property because it is
tial living facilities. The within the citys 1.5-mile
properties were rezoned extraterritorial jurisdicfrom Planned Business to tion. The land was donated
Institutional so they could to the American Legion
be combined and a senior by Oscar and Shirley Linliving complex can be nerud. American Legion
commander Sonny Swangbuilt.
The action will allow stu (who is also a city
Milestone to build a com- alder but missed the meetmunity-based residential ing because he attended a
facility and a residential Dane County committee
care apartment complex meeting at the same time)
told the Hub he anticipates
in the near future.
The Planning Commis- County Board approval of
sion held a public hearing the project, which enviand reviewed the request sions building a veterans
Dec. 8. Milestone Senior
Living owner Adam Burish spoke at the December meeting but not at the
Common Council meeting
last week.
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owners of Purple Ocean
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LLC, to open a take-out
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restaurant at 208 W. Main
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Air Pollution Permit Application Reviews: CARBO Ceramics Inc, Jan. 23; Bemis
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so no zoning changes were
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Commission would recommend against the ordinance

change because only one
person made the request.
During the public comment
portion of the meeting, Bjelde
was supported by three other
pigeon proponents who spoke
on her behalf, including her
husband.
Lawrence (D-2), a member
of the Public Safety committee, said the committee had
discussed Bjeldes request last
spring and he came to the conclusion the city should allow
it.
He described the petitioner
as very responsible and he
couldnt see a reason to allow
backyard chickens which the
city approved in 2010 but
not homing pigeons.
Lets welcome pigeons,
he said. Its important for
Stoughton to allow these
peaceful activities.
Council president Mike
Engelberger (D-2) agreed, noting that pigeon racing is a Norwegian tradition and therefore
a good fit for the city.
Hohol (D-4) said his hang
up with a proposed resolution
to change the existing ordinance was that it would allow
75 birds to be kept on a property. He said he grew up in the
country and knows that a flock
of 75 birds could generate lots
of manure.
Hohol noted the city allows
four laying hens per household
a far cry from a flock of 75
and proposed amending the
proposed resolution to limit
the number of birds to 50.
The amendment passed

8-3, with Selsor (D-4) joining Christianson and Swadley (D-1) in voting against
it because he felt the council
setting the number of birds
allowed was totally inappropriate.
Bjelde said shes been
keeping five pigeons on her
enclosed porch but would like
to keep a flock to study and
race. She presented the council
with a petition with 89 signatures supporting her request.

She said homing pigeons are

safe pets and expensive, so
owners would not be letting
the birds fly freely unmonitored. She also pointed out that
the birds cannot physiologically excrete waste while in
flight, so that should not be a
concern for people.
The Planning Commission
is expected to reconsider the
matter this month and prepare
an ordinance amendment for
the council to consider.

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Opinion

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Letters to the editor

Keep music in our elementary schools Gilbert has can do attitude

The Stoughton Board of Education is considering whether or not
to continue 5th grade orchestra at
the Board of Education meeting
on Monday, Feb. 2, and/or possibly at later meetings.
As many of you know, one of
the purposes of education is to
cram as much intelligence into our
childrens heads as we can, but I
believe that there is much more.
I believe that music and the arts
provide an appreciation of being
human. Through the arts, we learn
to work together, while learning
to love, understand and enjoy ourselves and others.
It is important that children
start music early so that they are
exposed to their potential talents
and find out about the richness of
the arts before the door is closed. I

know personally of many students

who tolerated and stayed in school
and have succeeded primarily
because of these programs.
By chipping away at these programs, the school board is limiting the potential richness of
these students lives and that of
our community.I understand that
the board has tough decisions to
make, but maintaining diverse
programs is important to maintaining a strong public school system and providing a meaningful
education to our children.
Please contact our school board
members to express your concerns.
Lloyd Rowley
Class of 1955

Stoughton poised to become pigeon mecca

50-75 pigeon neighbors?
Its not a joke. If this measure is
passed, they may be coming to a
neighborhood near you.
Right now, only one person has
requested to have pigeons, but if
passed, Stoughton could possibly
become a pigeon mecca and nothing could be done about it.

If this measure is passed, we

will request two goats and that our
street be renamed Old McDonald
rather than Broadway, as we have
chickens at one end and will have
pigeons on the other.
David and Phyllis Leikness
Stoughton

More plowing needed on city streets

Snow fail. Why werent the
This is the first time I have seen
snow plow trucks out on the day something like this happen here in
and night it snowed?
Stoughton. What happened?
They could have kept up with it
and maybe we wouldnt all have
Randy Ree
been stuck in our driveways the
Stoughton
next morning.

Mike Gilbert is running for the Stoughton City Council as an

alderman representing
the 2nd District. Mikes
work history in addition
to his personal traits
make him a natural to
serve as an excellent
city councilman.
I worked with Mike
for several years, and
his can do attitude
created great trust and
value for the organization. If we needed
to get something done
that had high customer
visibility and organizational importance,
we knew that we could

give whatever the challenge was to Mike and

feel comfortable that
the job would get done.
Mikes ability to
work with people, communicate effectively,
create an atmosphere of
teamwork and listening
skills are qualities that
I believe will make him
an ideal representative.
I am endorsing Mike
Gilbert to serve the City
of Stoughton as councilman in the upcoming
election. I urge you to
vote for Mike Gilbert.
Brian Kahl
Stoughton

Gilbert is best for Stoughton

Mike Gilbert and his
family were my neighbors for many years,
and I am pleased Mike
is running for 2nd District alderman.
Mike is an effective communicator and
consensus-builder. He
will be a thoughtful,

responsive, independent
alder, and will work
hard to make decisions
that are in the best interests of our community
and its residents.
Liz Menzer
Stoughton

Gilbert shares love for Stoughton

As former mayors of
Stoughton, we support
Mike Gilbert for 2nd
District alderman.
Gilbert is a long-time
resident of Stoughton
who shares our views
on responsible, sustainable growth for our
community. We know
hell work hard to keep
property taxes low, city

services responsive to
our needs and keep our
city moving forward.
Gilbert and his family share our love for
Stoughton.
We urge you to vote
for him on Feb. 17.

Helen Johnson
Bob Barnett
Stoughton

Engelberger has common

sense leadership for city
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In the 2nd Aldermanic District you are

fortunate to have three
candidates running for
Stoughton City Council, thus the need for a
Feb. 17 primary election.
Please join several
current and former
city leaders in supporting incumbent
Michael Engelberger.
Mike brings the common sense approach
to city challenges we

need going forward.

Mike has provided
steady leadership as the
Stoughton city council
president during challenging times on a variety of topics, allowing
us to focus on the issues
instead of each other.
In District 2, please
vote for Michael Engelberger on Feb. 17.
Tim Swadley
Stoughton

Syttende Mai beer garden

is a disappointing change
I am very disappointed
in the outcome of the
vote that was taken at the
Public Safety Committee
this past week.
For the board voted to
approve the application
for a Temporary Class B
License for beer and wine
at the Syttende Mai this
year. The Syttende Mai
committee, through the
Chamber of Commerce,
has applied for this license
because they want to
increase their profits.
Syttende Mai has,
for me, always been set
apart from all the other
local festivals and fairs
because of the fact that
it is a family event in
which there wasnt a
beer garden.
Instead of looking at
other avenues to increase

their profits such as a

marathon or changing
the location of the beginning of the current run or
possible sponsors, they
have chosen a beer garden.
If you are as disappointed as I am in this
application and vote
there will be one more
meeting which will be
on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at
7 p.m. at Council Chambers at the Public Safety
Building (second floor)
321 South Fourth St.
Come and voice your
concerns regarding this
beer garden and the
impact this could have
on the family festival.
Cathy Kalina
Chairperson of
StoughtonCARES

Engelberger has shown

leadership on complex issues
On Feb. 17, voters in
District 2 will have an
opportunity to participate in a primary election.
While it may be difficult to differentiate
between candidates at
times, the city is fortunate to have a quite distinguished candidate in
Michael Engelberger.
I have been impressed
with Michaels breadth
and depth of knowledge of our community,
but more so, Michael
is an outstanding alder
because of his sophisticated grasp of the
many complicated and
nuanced issues that come
before city council.
He has worked to
address: fiscal challenges and the balance
needed to maintain vital
city services; sustainable growth and how
to encourage redevelopment and business
expansion in a way
that creates well-paying jobs and economic
advancement; ways to

encourage both small,

Main Street businesses
as well as boost industrial growth; and how to
support our schools to
provide the best educational opportunities for
our children, which in
turn attracts new families to the city.
His compassion for
all members of our
community, but particularly the elderly and
those with disabilities,
reflects on his commitment to serving the
whole community.
As modern life and,
b y e x t e n s i o n , c o mmunity issues become
more complex, we need
people like Michael to
serve on city council.
Michael has demonstrated his commitment
and ability to meet a
multitude of challenges, and he does it well.
I encourage you to support Michael and vote
for him on Feb. 17.
Peggy Veregin
Stoughton

Engelberger has good leadership,

vision for community
I am supporting City
Council President Mike
Engelberger for the 2nd
District aldermanic seat
on the Stoughton Common Council.
As the City of
Stoughton representative on the Dane County Board of Supervisors, I have experienced
firsthand the depth
of Mikes leadership,
vision and commitment
to our community.
During the recent
debates on the Kettle
Park West development
in Stoughton, Mike and
I spoke regularly on
the issues before the
Common Council. His
insight into the potential benefits and shortfalls of this proposed
development provided
a sound basis for meaningful policy positions
promoting sustainable
growth throughout our
entire community. I
strongly support his
belief that our city
can grow and prosper
through the development of the downtown
Railroad Redevelopment Corridor. He is
strongly committed to
downtown redevelopment to grow our city
and has the leadership
skills to move this type
of sustainable program
forward in his next

term.
As chairman of the
Stoughton Housing
Authority, Mike continues to be influential
in promoting affordable
housing for the more
disadvantage members
of our community. I am
truly excited about the
idea of working with
him on the ever increasing issues of homelessness and poverty in our
community. I am convinced that his knowledge and commitment
in this area has and will
continue to serve as a
great asset to our entire
city.
Mike will continue to
be a strong and effective voice for the 2nd
District on the City
of Stoughton Common Council. He has
the ability and desire
to work with people to
get things done.I firmly believe he will base
his decisions on the
facts that support the
best for his neighbors
and friends in the 2nd
Aldermanic District.
Please vote for Mike
Engelberger in the
spring primary election
for the 2nd Aldermanic
District on Feb. 17.
Carl T. Chenoweth
Stoughton

Engelberger works tirelessly

for Stoughton constituents
I am writing to
express support for
Michael Engelberger
in the primary campaign for 2nd District
alder for Stoughton city
council.
Michael has great
ideas and is innovative in his approach
to issues effecting

Stoughton as he tirelessly works for the citizens he represents.

He has my enthusiastic endorsement and
full support for re-election to the council.
Sid Boersma
Stoughton

Obituaries

Shirley Mae Hoel

Shirley Mae Hoel, age

87, went to be with the Lord
on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015,
at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She was born
in McFarland on May 21,
1927, the daughter of Ralph
and Sylvia Obrecht.Shirley
graduated from Stoughton
High School in 1945.
She worked as a secretary
at Nelson Muffler for several years.On June 15, 1953,
Shirley married Robert
Bob Hoel.She worked as
a dental assistant and then
as secretary for Lutheran
Social Services for many

Leslie Ann Milsap

Leslie Ann Milsap

Leslie Ann Milsap Hustedt, age 58, passed away

on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015,
at her home in Hardeeville, S.C., after a valiant
struggle with cancer. She
was born to Douglas W.
and Jean Leslie Milsap in
Madison Nov. 29, 1956.
Leslie attended Crestwood
and Shorewood Elementary
Schools and Madison West
High School. She loved
horseback riding as a young
girl, which instilled her passion for animals her whole
life.
Leslie married her lifelong best friend and husband John Hustedt (a boy
who grew up on the same
street) in Madison on Oct.
2, 1982. Together, they
ran a local construction
business and she accompanied John as his career
progressed to Michigan,
Georgia and South Carolina. During this period she

years. Following her retirement Shirley enjoyed

working at Ice House
Antiques.She loved to cook
and bake, and entertain
family and friends. Shirley enjoyed travelling,
especially to Europe and
Norway, and wintering in
Florida.She was a member
of Bible Baptist Church of
Utica for 30 years.
Shirley is survived by
her husband of 61 years,
Bob; two sons, Ken and
Brad (Mary); eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces,
nephews, relatives and
friends.
She was preceded in
death by her parents; grandson, Shane Hess; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services were
held on Tuesday, Feb.
3, 2015, at Bible Baptist
Church of Utica. Burial
took place in Lutheran
Cemetery South. Please
share your memories at:
CressFuneralService.com.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
873-9244

became an accomplished
dog groomer and collected
numerous cherished pets
along the way.
Leslies passions were
her pets, antiques, Sunday
brunch with family and
friends, Caribbean cruises
and time with family.
Leslie is survived by her
husband, John; her beloved
sister, Christine, and her
husband Jeff Bernards and
their two daughters Katie
and Haley; her three brothers and their families,
Douglas and Lynnda Zibell
Milsap and their son, Alexander, Jeffrey and Randi
Wind Milsap and their son,
Griffin, and Bradley Milsap and Jody Taschwer
Milsap and their son Ryan
and daughter Madison; as
well as dear friends Susan
Polkowski and Carol Jones
Abbott.
A celebration of Leslies
life will be held in late May
2015 for family and friends.
Those planning an
expression of sympathy
may wish to consider a
memorial in Leslies name
to Hospice, Dane County
Humane Society, National Cancer Society or feel
free to give to the charity
of your choice in Leslies
name.

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Shirley Gene Wilde

On Jan. 23, 2015,
Shirley Gene Wilde
passed away peacefully in Stoughton at
the age of 90 where she
had been a resident from
the early 1950s to late
1960s, before moving to
Cooksville and marrying
her late husband, John
Henry Wilde, a prominent artist and professor
of art at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
They lived in the country home Mr. Wilde
designed on a wooded
estate for over 40 years.
A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and pet owner, Shirley
is survived by her children, Rinelda Grilley
Bliss of Alexandria, Va.,
Robert Grant Grilley of
Madison, and Dorian
Grilley (Margaret) of
Mahtomedi, Minn.; and
by her stepchildren, Jonathan Wilde, Belleville,
and Phoebe Wilde, Forest
Grove, Ore.; her grandchildren, Davis and Clare
Grilley of Mahtomedi;
her stepgrandchildren,
Emma Wilde Mallon
(Kyle), Milwaukee, and
Emily Swenson Craft
(John), Hillsboro, Ore.;
and a great-grandchild,
Zinnia Craft; as well as
by her cousin, Carl Schroeder (Becky) of Oshkosh;
and niece, Stephanie Clemens (Michael) of Oak
Park, Ill.; along with her
beloved Corgis, Bugs and
Bryn.
She was preceded in
death by her husband,
John Henry Wilde; her
brothers, Grant and Donald Miller; her sister,
Ruth Miller Tidmarsh;
parents, Beatrice Myrhea Miller, Rhea, and
Edgar Adam Miller; and
her first husband, Robert
Leroy Grilley and many
aunts and uncles.
Shirley was born in
Omaha, Neb., on Dec.
22, 1924, where she lived
most of her childhood.
During the outbreak of
World War II, she moved
to Hollywood, Calif.,
to live with her sister,
Ruth, and her husband,
Paul Clemens, where she
attended Hollywood High
School. She loved to tell
the story of her pet California Blue Jay, Gideon,
who would follow her
to school and sit on the

windowsill of her classroom. And, she had a love

of dogs and raised Scotties.
She went on to college
but left to marry a returning U.S. Army Air Corps
soldier in January of 1945
and moved to Madison,
where he taught art at the
University of Wisconsin. In 1952, they moved
to Stoughton and she
became active in her childrens activities such as
leading Brownie and Girl
Scout Troops. Shirley was
a talented seamstress and
made all of her childrens
Halloween costumes
from scratch and many
of their party clothes and
toys. She contributed to
the community using her
artistic abilities, including
painting a mural for the
local library. Shirley was
an avid gardener, lover of
wildlife and continued to
own a series of dogs, cats
and birds throughout her
life. In 1969 she married
John Wilde and moved
to their home just outside Cooksville where she
lived until shortly before
her passing.
She served as an honorary board member of the
Historic Cooksville Trust
and supported many other
charitable organizations.
The Trust is a private,
nonprofit, tax-exempt
charitable organization in
Wisconsin under federal
IRS Code 501(c) (3) with
a goal of preserving and
conserving the historic
heritage of Cooksville.
To carry out its mission,
the Historic Cooksville
Trust seeks donations of
private funds, property,
and historic easements.
Donations to the Trust are
tax deductible.
Private family services
were held in Cooksville
Cemetery Porter Township. In lieu of flowers, contributions made
in the name of Shirley
Wilde may be made to
the Historic Cooksville
Trust, Inc., in care of
Larry Reed, Chair, at
12035 West State Road
59 (Cooksville), Evansville, Wisconsin, 53536
or to the charity of your
choice. Ward-Hurtley
Funeral Home is assisting
the family.
Condolences may be
expressed at Wardhurtley.
com.

Memorials for those we love and remember.

Wisconsin MonuMent & Vault co.
159 W. Main St. 873-5513
Serving Stoughton since 1989.

Albrecht Funeral Homes

and Cremation Services,
Edgerton
1004 S. Main St.,
884-6010
albrechtfuneralhomes.com

VFW Badger Post 328 Inc.

200 Veterans Rd., Stoughton

Friday Night
All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry

Also Serving BBQ Ribs Dinner Special

Dine-in only. Regular menu also available.

Remodeling Complete

Come & See Our Renovations

Juke Box Night
Every Friday Night Meat Raffle starts at 5-ish
Every Thursday night Bingo starting at 7:00 p.m.
Serving Lunch Tuesday-Friday 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Open to the Public
www.stoughtonvfw.org

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Elizabeth Lynn Walker,

born March 4, 1973, in Stevens Point, died unexpectedly and too soon on Jan. 2,
2015, while visiting in the
Nile Delta city of El Mahalla, Egypt.
Beth graduated from
Edgerton High School in
1991. She completed her
undergraduate degree at the
University of WisconsinWhitewater, where she began
a life-long involvement as a
member and later as a leader
of the Alpha Sigma Sorority.
She then attended Hamlin
University, School of Law in
St. Paul, Minn., and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree
in 2000. During law school,
Beth developed an interest in international law, and
attended Cambridge University, England, and Hebrew
University, Jerusalem, Israel.
After studying for and
passing the Wisconsin bar
exam, she was admitted to
practice law by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in
September of 2000. She
practiced civil, criminal and
family law with her father
at Walker Law Offices in
Iowa County for a number
of years, after which she
worked as corporation counsel for Oneida County. Later,
wanting to return to the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, she
was employed as an attorney
with Haywood, Carey and
Anderson, of Hudson.
In 2012 Beth moved to the
United Arab Emirates, near
Dubai where she initially
worked as an attorney for a
construction company building for the Hilton. Early in
2013, she accepted a position
as senior staff attorney for
a German law firm, Sienna
Legal Consultancy in Ras Al
Khaimah, where she worked
until the time of her death.
She loved her co-workers
and the people in the UAE,
and enjoyed living in the
Middle East.
Beth is survived by her
mother, Linda (Ray) Romblom of Edgerton, and by
her father, Ronald Walker
(Janice Wexler) of Madison. Norma (David) Swan
of Ogema is her only surviving grandparent.She was
recently married to an Egyptian attorney, Mohamed Adel
Goda, who also survives.
Beth died while the couple
was enjoying a visit with
her in-laws at their home
in Egypt. Beths surviving siblings, who she loved
very much, include brothers,

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Jeffrey (Lisa) Walker, Lantana, Texas, Andrew Romblom, Stoughton, Eric (Katy)
Romblom, Milwaukee, Ross
Walker, Caceres, Spain,
Austin (Amy) Walker, Corpus Christi, Texas, and
Beths twin brothers, Ari
and Joshua Davidson, both
of Madison.She leaves one
sister, Aubrey Walker, Cobb.
She also will be missed
by her nieces and nephews, John Walker, Isabella
Walker, Marley Walker and
Kemp Walker; and by her
many American and Swedish aunts, uncles and cousins, especially cousins Jill
(Swan) Carlson and Kari
(Swan) Stumpf, who all grew
up together and called themselves The three Musketeers. Beth would naturally
want her beloved Egyptian
Mau cat, Benny, recognized
as her survivor.
Beths sense of right and
wrong, humor, kindness,
loyalty, calming presence
and inspiration will be sorely missed by her family and
by her many friends, clients
and co-workers around the
world. She was one to chase
her dreams and they took
her around the world.
Beth has always had an
affinity for Egypt. She visited there in 1998 while studying abroad. The two major
loves in her life (her husband
and her kitty) are Egyptian.
Family feel it fitting that
her final resting place is the
walled British Cemetery of
Old Cairo, Egypt, where she
received a Christian burial on
Jan. 24.
Beths UAE co-workers
and friends held a Christian
memorial service for her on
Jan. 21, on the beach in Ras
al Khaimah. There will be
a Wisconsin memorial service for Beth, celebrating
her life. Those attending will
be encouraged to share their
stories. Albrecht Funeral
Home serving to coordinate
with Pastor Larry Mackenzie officiating.Services will
be heldSaturday, Feb. 7,at
Fulton Church,9209 N. Fulton St. Edgerton (in town of
Fulton southwest of Edgerton). Visitation 10-11:30
a.m., service11:30 a.m.with
lunch to follow.
Beth was an animal lover,
and an avid supporter of
the Iowa County Humane
Society. She would be very
pleased to know that, in lieu
of flowers, it is requested that
donations in her memory be
made to the Iowa County
Humane Society, Dodgeville, at ichs.net.
In the spring there will be
a gathering of family and
friends in northern Wisconsin at the Swan family
section of the Town of Hill
Cemetery, near Ogema, to
place and dedicate a memorial stone to Beths memory.

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Coming up
Writing series: Self-editing
Do you write fiction or nonfiction?
Enjoy a cup of coffee or hot chocolate at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at
the library during a writing workshop
on self-editing.
Discuss ways to tighten up the
structure and theme of your work,
with a specific focus on fine-tuning
and clarifying your language and
grammar in preparation for submitting to agents/editors or self-publishing.
The program is for adults and teens
in grades 6 and up. No registration is
required.

Norse Afternoon of Fun

The annual Norse Afternoon of
Fun will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 8, in the Stoughton High
School gymnasium.
The afternoon will feature the
Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, as
well as drawings for prizes, several
awards and the presentation of Syttende Mai king and queen. There will
also be a bake sale.
Admission is $6 for adults. Children under the age of 14 are admitted
for $1.
Other events during Destination
Stoughton Weekend held Feb. 6-8
include a Stoughton Norwegian
Summit Groups information display
table, downtown sales, baking lecture and new art studio.
For more information on times and
places, visit stoughtonwi.com.

Drums with John Duggleby

Drum circles are growing in popularity across the country. Join John
Bahai Faith

For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911

or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225
us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes.

Bible Baptist Church

2095 Hwy. W, Utica

873-7077 423-3033
Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship

Christ Lutheran Church

Community calendar
Duggleby at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.
10, for a first at the senior center.
Learn about this art form and
maybe even do a little drumming
yourself. This program is made possible with the support of a grant from
Dane Arts.

Extended travel presentation

Covenant Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494

covluth@chorus.net covluth.org
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Worship
Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Ezra Church

129 E Main St, Stoughton 834-9050 ezrachurch.com

Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

First Lutheran Church

Christ the King Community Church

9209 Fulton St., Edgerton

884-8512 fultonchurch.org
Worship services 8, 10:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Varsity (for teams) 12:07 p.m. - AWANA 3-5 p.m.

Christian Assembly Church

1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton 873-9106

Saturday: 6 p.m. worship; Sunday: 10 a.m. worship

The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints

825 S. Van Buren, Stoughton

877-0439 Missionaries 877-0696
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday school and Primary

Cooksville Lutheran Church

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

A Life
Celebration Center

873-4590

1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton

Mike Smits Dale Holzhuter
Martha Paton, Administrative Manager
Sara Paton, Administrative Assistant
Paul Selbo, Funeral Assistant

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here weekly!
Call 873-6671
to advertise on the
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Church Page.

Menstruation presentation
Heavy periods are a problem for
many women, interfering with their
daily lives. Join gynecologist Dr.
Christine Trautman with Physicians
for Women to learn how endometrial
ablation can help for heavy periods.
Trautman will talk about endometrial ablation and who may be a good
candidate for the surgical procedure during a presentation at 3 p.m.,
Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Bryant
Health Education Center in the lower
level of Stoughton Hospital.
To register for this free event
please contact Sonja at 873-2356 or
pr3@stohosp.com. Space is limited.

The Fitchburg Senior Center will

hold an extended travel presentation
from 2-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10.
The 2015 trips will be: Highlights
of Sunny Florida (Feb. 13-22), Flavors of the South (April 11-18),
Shades of Ireland (May 12-21) and
National Parks of the Southwest
(Sept. 30-Oct. 11).
The trips are being sponsored by
the senior centers of Oregon, Stoughton, Verona and Fitchburg. See trip Valentines Day heart craft
itineraries at fitchburgwi.gov/688/
Enjoy listening to special story
Trips. Under Classes/Activities time guest Michael Hecht from
click on Trips.
Skaalen Home at the library at 9:30
To register for the presentation, a.m., Friday, Feb. 13.
call 270-4290.
After the story and a song, decorate a heart cut-out to take home and
Cod steaming demonstration hang up or give as a gift to someone
Mark McKeown will demonstrate special.
how to steam cod during a Life at
The activity is for ages 0-5. No
Sea and a Bit about Bering Bounty registration is required.
LLC program at Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge, 317 S. Page St., at 7 Babysitting class
p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Stoughton Hospital will be offerMcKeown will make a presenta- ing a babysitting class from 9 a.m.
tion on life at sea and give informa- to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, in
tion about his company. There will the Bryant Health Education Center.
also be samples of the steamed cod Boys and girls ages 11 and up will
for those in attendance.
learn babysitting skills.
There is no charge for the program,
Participants are asked to bring a
but donations to the Stoughton Food sack lunch. The cost of the class is
Pantry are welcome.
$40.
For more information, contact DarFor more information or to regislene Arneson at arnesonfamily5@ ter, call 841-1195.

700 Hwy. B, Stoughton

873-9353 e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org
Sunday: 8 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:10 a.m. Family Express followed by Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
401 W. Main St., Stoughton 877-0303
christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

gmail.com or 873-7209.

310 E. Washington, Stoughton

873-7761 flcstoughton.com
Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship

Fulton Church

Good Shepherd By The Lake

Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924

Sunday Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Education Hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

LakeView Church

2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton

873-9838 lakevc.org
Sunday: 9 and 11 a.m. worship

Love Is Everything
It is easy to be cynical about love. Who
hasnt had the experience of thinking they
were in love only to discover that their
beloved wasnt really who they thought she
was? And, who hasnt been deeply hurt or
betrayed by someone who they thought
loved them? Add to this the daily onslaught
of news showing us mans inhumanity to
man, and its easy to see why some people
take a dim view of our capacity to love each
other. But, love is our first and last hope. We
come into this world needing the love and
care of our parents, and we hope and pray
that we will leave this earth in the tender
love and care of those around us, hoping
also to be delivered into the loving hands of
a merciful God. There is much to be cynical
about; mans greed and selfishness is too
deep and ingrained to ignore. But deeper
than selfishness is our yearning and need for
love. And here we need not be disappointed.
The capacity to love is strong and expansive
in most of us, though it sometimes needs to
be reawakened. We should reflect on how we
can be more loving in our daily life. And tend
to our relationships as we would a delicate
plant, and do our utmost to love everyone
we come into contact with. Its a flame that
spreads mightily.
Christopher Simon
Whoever does not love does not know
God, because God is love.
1 John 4:8

Seventh Day Baptist

Church of Albion

616 Albion Rd., Edgerton

561-7450 albionsdb@gmail.com
forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1
Worship Saturday 11- Sabbath School 10
Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath

Stoughton Baptist Church

Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton

873-6517
Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship;
6 p.m. - Evening Service

St. Ann Catholic Church

323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton

873-6448 873-7633
Weekday Mass: Nazareth House and St. Anns Church
Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.;
Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.

United Methodist of Stoughton

525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton

stoughtonmethodist.org
Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org
Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church

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

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

Thursday, February 5

3:15 p.m., Teen Chess Club, library

6 p.m., Jazz at the Red Slipper Dinner and Concert
($12), SHS cafetorium, 877-5745

Friday, February 6

1 p.m., Movie: And So It Goes, PG-13, senior center

Saturday, February 7

10 a.m., Library Writing Series: Self-Editing, library

1-3 p.m., Wine and Champagne Bottle Bling Night
($20, reserve time), The Lilystone, 193 W. Main St.,
873-5610

Sunday, February 8

1:30 p.m., Norse Afternoon of Fun ($6 adults, $1

kids under 14), Stoughton High School gymnasium

Monday, February 9

6 p.m., City of Stoughton Planning Commission,

Public Safety Building
7 p.m., Town of Dunn Plan Commission meeting,
Town Hall

Tuesday, February 10

1 p.m., Beat Generation Drum Circles program with

John Duggleby, senior center
2-4 p.m., Extended travel trips informational meeting,
Fitchburg Senior Center, 270-4290
6 p.m., City of Stoughton Finance committee, Public
Safety Building
6:30 p.m., Fox Prairie Elementary School musical,
Peter Pan Jr., Stoughton Opera House
7 p.m. City of Stoughton Common Council, Public
Safety Building

Wednesday, February 11

6:30 p.m., Fox Prairie Elementary School musical,

Peter Pan Jr., Stoughton Opera House
7 p.m., Life at Sea and a Bit about Bering Bounty
LLC with Mark McKeown, Sons of Norway - Mandt
Lodge, 317 S. Page St., 873-7209

Thursday, February 12

3 p.m., Presentation on surgery for heavy periods,

Stoughton Hospital, 873-2356

Friday, February 13

9:30 a.m., Coffee with the Mayor, senior center

9:30 a.m., Valentines Day Heart Craft, library
11 a.m., Senior center Lunch Brunch Group (register), Pizza Hut, 873-8585

Saturday, February 14

9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Babysitting class (11 and up,

$40), Stoughton Hospital, 841-1195
10 a.m., LEGO Club, library
2 p.m., Library Family Movie Afternoon, library
Candlelight skiing, Lake Kegonsa State Park

Sunday, February 15

1 p.m., Sons of Norway bowling, Viking Lanes, 8737209

Monday, February 16

5-6:30 p.m., Free community meal, senior center,

206-1178
7 p.m., Stoughton School Board meeting, administration building, 877-5000
7 p.m., Town of Dunn Board meeting, Town Hall

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Spring primary election

1 p.m., Healthy Aging presentation, senior center
6 p.m. Pleasant Springs town board meeting, 2354
County N, 873-3063

Support groups

Doctors Park
Dental Office
Dr. Richard Albright
Dr. Phillip Oinonen
Dr. Thor Anderson
Dr. Thane Anderson

1520 Vernon St.

Stoughton, WI

221 Kings Lynn Rd.

Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-8888
www.anewins.com

Diabetic Support Group

Parkinson Group
6 p.m., second Monday,
1:30-2:30 p.m., fourth
Stoughton Hospital, 628- Wednesday, senior center,
6500
873-8585
Grief Support Groups
Multiple Sclerosis Group
3 p.m., third Tuesday,
10-11:30 a.m., second
senior center, 873-8585
Tuesday, senior center,
873-8585
Low Vision Support
Older Adult Alcoholics
1-2:30 p.m., third
Thursday, senior center,
Anonymous
873-8585
2 p.m., Tuesdays, senior
center, 246-7606 ext. 1182

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845-9559 x226 ungsportseditor@wcinet.com

Anthony Iozzo, assistant sports editor

845-9559 x237 sportsreporter@wcinet.com
Fax: 845-9550

Sports

Thursday, February 5, 2015

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Wrestling

Boys hockey

Vikes handle
Blackhawks in
final dual
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

Photos by Jeremy Jones

Stoughton freshman Jackson Breton tries to drive a puck past Milton sophomore goaltender Justin Burke last Thursday inside the Mandt Center. The Vikings won the
Badger South Conference game 6-3.

Earning a split decision

Vikings defeat Milton, go

winless at Sun Prairie
Groundhog tournament
JEREMY JONES
Sports editor

Junior forward James Browning

scored two goals and assisted on
another Thursday in a 6-1 rout of
Badger South rival Milton inside
the Mandt Community Arena.
Leading 1-0 after 13-and-a-half
minutes, the Vikings saw Browning score the go-ahead goal with
just five seconds left in the first
period on a slap shot.
I didnt see anything, but I knew
if I couldnt see anything, the goalie really couldnt. I just threw it on
net and hoped it would go in, he
said.
Browning later one-timed a second goal in the slot 11 minutes into
the second to extend Stoughtons

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The Stoughton High

School wrestling team finished the regular season
Friday with a 45-28 win
over Fort Atkinson.
Senior Zach Hasselberger (126) pinned Jacob Willey in 2 minutes, 28 seconds, while junior Collin
Kraus (138) won by technical fall over Billy Agnew,
21-6.
Sophomore Brandon
Klein (106) pinned Brendan Kind in 1:57, and sophomore Garrett Model (132)
won a 10-1 major decision
over Owen Worden.
Seniors Austin Benton
(195), Gunnar Helland
(170), Joe Hohol (heavyweight) and sophomore
Tristan Jenny (120) all won
by forfeit.
The junior varsity team
fell 72-27.

Badger Conference
preview
Stoughton will be looking to not only have multiple champions Saturday
in the Badger Conference
tournament at Milton High
School, but the Vikings
will also be looking to
jump Milton to be crowned
Badger South champions.
Stoughton will need to
do well enough to jump the
Red Hawks, who handed
the Vikings their lone conference dual loss. (Note:
Weight class changes are
subject to change based on
the strategies of coaches

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If you go

Stoughton junior forward James Browning celebrates his second goal last Thursday at home against Milton.

What: Badger
Conference meet
When: 8 a.m. Saturday
Where: Milton High
School

Girls hockey

Icebergs still cant find a way

to knock off Metro Lynx
JEREMY JONES
Sports editor

The Icebergs suffered a tough Badger

Conference loss against a tenacious Middleton girls hockey co-op Thursday, falling 3-1
inside Madison Ice Arena.
From the teams scoreless tie at Onalaska
to Thursday, Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said there was a noticeable drop in
play.
We just didnt come out as strong as we
have, especially in that Onalaska game, he
said. We played a relentless game, and that
wasnt there today. We were a step behind
the whole game.
It was a bit surprising to see against perhaps the teams biggest rival.

I dont know if its a mental block. Maybe

our girls think the Lynx are invincible. I dont
know, but weve got to figure out a way to
overcome stuff like that if were going to beat
better teams, Jochmann said. I dont think
weve ever beaten them only tied them and
that went into overtime and we lost.
Madison Edgewood junior forward Lizzy
Conybear scored twice to propel the Metro
Lynx to victory.
Conybear scored with 56 seconds remaining in the first period and later added a thirdperiod insurance goal against one of the top
goalies in the state.
It felt really good. I didnt think I could
score on her to be honest, Conybear said of

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Photo by Jeremy Jones

Stoughton junior Savannah Kopf moves the puck up ice Friday against the Metro Lynxs Taylor
Olstad inside Madison Ice Arena. The Icebergs lost the Badger Conference game 3-1.

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Girls basketball

Vikes get revenge on MG

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton High

School girls basketball team
avenged an early-season
loss Saturday with a 65-44
win over Badger South rival
Monona Grove.
The host Vikings (13-5
overall, 6-2 Badger South)
outscored the Silver Eagles
23-9 in the third quarter to
build an 18-point lead before
putting the game away in the
fourth.
That is a big win. It has
been awhile since this program has beaten MG, and it
was a must win to stay in the
conference title hunt, head
coach Brad Pickett said.
Sophomore Marissa Robson scored a season-high 23
points, while junior Hannah
Hobson added 12. Sophomores Kendra Halverson
and Payton Kahl chipped
in eight and seven points,
respectively.
We are caring more
about us a group instead of
individuals and I think that
has been huge for us, Pickett said.
Junior Autumn Ogden
led Monona Grove with 12
points.

Badger South
Team W-L
Madison Edgewood 7-1
Oregon 7-2
Stoughton 6-2
Monona Grove
5-3
Milton 2-7
Fort Atkinson
1-7
Monroe 1-7
The third-place Vikings
now trail Madison Edgewood by a game and Oregon by a half-game with
four conference games left,
including one game remaining against both the Crusaders and the Panthers.
Stoughton has a pair of
Badger South games next
week. The Vikings travel to
Fort Atkinson at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and host Oregon at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Stoughton 59, McFarland 44

Stoughton hosted non-conference McFarland Tuesday
and picked up a 59-44 win.
Robson led with 15 points,
while Kahl and Halverson each added 12. Hobson
chipped in seven.

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Boys basketball

Vikings remain tied for first

Stoughtons lead to 10 in the fourth
quarter, but the Vikings finished as
strong as they started in Thursdays
win.
Stoughton outscored Monroe
33-14 in the first half and put the
game away in the fourth with a
20-15 advantage.
Sophomore Troy Slaby led with
16, while senior Nick McGlynn
added 14. Seniors Brad Graffin
and Brady Brusegar each added 11
points.

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

Badger South

The Stoughton High School boys

basketball team not only won its
eighth game in the past nine last
week, but also had an average margin of victory of 21.6 points in that
span.
The Vikings (14-3 overall, 6-1
conference) remained tied for first
in the Badger South Conference
with a 62-47 win at Monroe Thursday, and they handled Edgerton at
home 69-50 Saturday.
The lone hiccup during this
stretch, which goes back to Dec. 29,
was against Monona Grove, which
is tied with Stoughton atop the
conference. Hockett said that the
way the boys responded following
that loss is when the Vikings really
started to play like a state contender.
They are clinging to a foundation of trying to get better, and
those little steps are starting to pay
dividends in the win-loss column,
Hockett said. On the defensive end
of the floor, they are doing better
within their zone coverages. They
are starting to make every possession matter instead of playing every
of third or fourth possession. The
talent is getting tougher, and they
are getting better.
The best teams play their best
basketball in February and March,
and are hoping this late January
push is going to carry into February.
Stoughton controls its own destiny to win the Badger South, but it

Team W-L
Monona Grove
6-1
Stoughton 6-1
Oregon 6-2
Fort Atkinson
4-3
Monroe 2-5
Madison Edgewood
1-6
Milton 0-7

Stoughton 69, Edgerton 50

wont be easy. The Vikings travel to

Oregon at 7:30 p.m. Friday. That is
the first of five straight conference
games to close the regular season.
Hockett said being on the road
makes the next game even tougher.
Talent doesnt necessarily
always do it on the road in our conference. Toughness does, he said.
We have to continue to be tough
both mentally and physically and
understand with it being a logjam
at the top that we have teams that
are right on our heels in Oregon and
Fort Atkinson that are going to want
to knock us off.
The Vikings will also be trying to
get healthy as they have been without junior Tommy McGlynn, who is
out with a concussion. But Hockett
said he is very pleased with some
of the other guys that had the opportunity to step in.

Stoughton 62, Monroe 47

A late Cheesemakers run cut

The host Vikings won its fourth

in a row against non-conference
Edgerton Saturday.
Stoughton jumped out to an
18-point halftime lead and led by as
many as 30 points.
Nick McGlynn led with 13 points,
while junior Adam Krumholz and
Brusegar each chipped in 11. Slaby and Graffin added seven points
each.

Stoughton 55, Reedsburg 37

The Vikings traveled to nonconference Reedsburg Tuesday and
won 55-37 for the fifth win in a
row.
Reedsburg didnt score more than
eight points in any quarter.
We came out ready to play and
jumped out early, Hockett said.
Any time you hold a team to single digits in every quarter, you are
doing somehing right defensively.
Slaby led with 22 points, while
Nick McGlynn added 12. Brusegar
chipped in nine.

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Swimmers look for personal bests at conference meet

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likely dual for fourth place.

But Kruszweski said she sees
the meet coming down to Monona
Grove and Milton.
They have a lot of depth and
quite a few top tier returners, she
said.

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Assistant sports editor

The Stoughton High School boys

swimming team isnt worried about
where the team will place Saturday
in the Badger South Conference
meet.
The Vikings took fifth last season, while the JV team finished
fourth.
But in a meet with some of the
best teams in the state, head coach
Karissa Kruszewski, is only worried
about getting fast times.
If everyone goes a best time, no
one can ask for anything more,
Kruszewski wrote in an email. We
want to see everyone end the season
on a high note.
The meet is slated for a 10 a.m.
start at the Fort Atkinson High
School natatorium, and it features
three of the top teams in the state

What: Badger Conference meet

When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: Fort Atkinson High School

Looking ahead to sectionals

in top-ranked Division 2 Monona
Grove, fifth-ranked Madison Edgewood and eighth-ranked Milton.
But there are events Kruszewski
circled with high expectations.
Kruszweski said she sees the 200and 400-free relays as having the
best chance to score high with a few
other individual events that should
end in favor of the Stoughton squad.
Besides the top teams, Oregon
has an undefeated 200-medley relay
team and a few other individuals
that will challenege at the meet.
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High School Field House:
Youth softball free skills and
The clinics are free and open to
drills clinics
youth in grades 2 through 12 who
Stoughton Youth Softball League reside in the Stoughton Area School
is offering free skill development District, pre-registration will be
clinics Saturday evenings this win- required for March 7 clinic).
ter through early spring, culminating with a pre-evaluation workout Summer League registration
with coach Kristin Siget of the SHS now open
girls softball program.
Registration for SYS 2015
The SYS Skills & Drills Sat- s u m m e r l e a g u e s i s n o w o p e n .
urdays continue Jan. 31 and run P l a y e r s c a n o b t a i n f o r m s a n d
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atStoughtonYouthSoftball.com.
Early Bird registration fees are
$90 for the Badger Recreational
League and $125 South Central
Competitive League through March
14.
Fees will increase by $10 on
March 15.
The group is now accepting
online payments via credit card or
through PayPal.
For more information, people can
contact Keith Poirier 358-6197.

Hockey: Stoughton falls to Sun Prairie

Continued from page 7
lead to 3-1.
My second goal was a little lucky,
but the assist was really lucky because
I got smoked during the pass, he
joked.
Still the Vikings were a little surprised that they only held a two-goal
lead going into the third period.
Miltons goalie was fantastic and
those guys all played their hearts out,
Browning said. We need some more
effort in the first two periods, but we
came out and gave the best effort we
could in the third and it showed on the
scoreboard at the end of the game.
Senior forward Arin BonDurant
and Browning helped the Vikings out
to a two-goal lead in the first period
before the Blackhawks cut Stoughtons lead in half thanks to a deflection by freshman Payton Kovacevich
in front of the net.
Jacob Fitzsimmons, Jackson Breton
and Ian Sutton all added third-period

insurance goals.
Vikings senior Matt Murphy
stopped 13 of 14 shots on goal. Milton freshman Justin Burke turned
away 53 of 59 shots.
I thought the team played well.
Milton is an upcoming team that
plays hard to the end, Vikings head
coach Kris Rosholt said.I thought
we hurt ourselves with penalties and
mental mistakes but we are improving
at the right time going into playoffs.

Sun Prairie 6, Stoughton 0

The Vikings fired 27 shots on goal
Friday but were unable to beat Cardinal goaltender Jake Thorton in a 6-0
second-round loss in the Sun Prairie
Groundhog tournament.
Carson Sanderson scored twice
and assisted on another for the host
Cardinals. Preston Benisch, Wyatt
ORourke, Noah Hendricks and Jeremy Nehmer added goals for Sun
Prairie.
Murphy stopped 37 shots on goal,

while Thornton faced 27.

Waukesha 10, Stoughton 3

Jacob Fitzsimmons scored a goal
and tallied an assist for Stoughton
in the seventh-place game Saturday
inside Sun Prairie Ice Arena.
Stoughton fell 10-3 as Joziah Dietrich and Jacob Berry each recorded
two goals and an assist for Waukesha.
Ian Malcolmson added a goal and
four assists for the Wings.
The Vikings allowed three goals in
each of the first two periods and four
more in the third.
Matt Murphy recorded 21 saves
and teammate Ben Amera added 16
saves as the Vikings (7-13-1) fell to
the Wings (15-5-1).
The Vikings (7-13-1 overall, 3-40 conference) host Monona Grove
(3-3-1, 9-7-2) on Friday and Monroe
(1-16-0, 0-7-0) on Monday, Feb. 9.
The puck drops on both games at 7
p.m.

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Continued from page 7
Icebergs goaltender Kenzie
Torpy. Shes a really good
goalie.
Conybear buried a 2-on1 rebound goal 16 minutes
into the first period and later added an insurance goal
as Maegan Sheehan found
her on a long pass through
the neutral zone.
Lizzy is a player that
can bring some great speed
to the team, and she has
really great hockey knowledge, Lynx head coach
Derek Ward said. You
cant really teach that type
of play, but she just read it
and Maegan made a great
pass out to her.
Junior Savannah Kopf
knotted the score with the
Icebergs lone goal near the
six-minute mark of the second period.
A lot of the bounces
were going their way, but
we were letting them get to
those bounces, Jochmann
said. They had the jump
on us from the get go. We
didnt have our feet moving
as quick as we should have,
and we werent making
efforts towards second and
third chances.
Third line Madison
Memorial sophomore
Nicole Osborn the gamewinning goal scored her
second of the season just

under six minutes into the

second period.
Weve been working
on that exact positioning
for Nicole in practice. We
know she can shoot the
puck well, so were not
surprised by that, Ward
said. It was huge to get
that goal from a third-line
type player. It helped out
the entire team by taking a
little weight off everyone
else.
Madison Memorial
sophomore goaltender Erin
Webb stopped 15 of 16
shots on goal for the Metro
Lynx. Icebergs senior goaltender Kenzie Torpy had 38
saves in the loss.
The Icebergs dropped to
7-10-3 overall (4-3-0 conference) with the loss.

Cap City 4, Icebergs 0

Leading scorer Alexis
Peterson scored an evenstrength and short-handed
goal Tuesday as the defending champion Cap City
Cougars blanked the Icebergs 4-0 inside the Mandt
Center.
Carson Sheridan also
had a goal, while teammate
Annika Johnson scored a
second short-handed goal
in the third period.
Torpy finished with 33
saves, including 13 in the
third period.
Dani Deltgen faced just
15 shots in the shutout.

Wrestling: Vikings look for conference title at Milton this weekend

Continued from page 7
at the day of the event.
This preview is based on
WiWrestlingOnline rankings and last seasons conference meet).
At 106 pounds, Milton
sophomore Dalton Shea
ranked No. 7 in D1
returns to defend his title.
Last seasons runner-up,
Klein ranked No 5 in D1
also returns to the field.
Junior Thomas Holston
(Reedsburg) honorable
mention took fifth last
season and is also expected
to wrestle at 106.
At 113, senior Trevor

Hanson (Baraboo) ranked

No. 3 joins the field. Jenny ranked No. 8 and
honorable mention freshman Mason McMillen are
also listed in the field.
At 120, defending
113-pound champ senior
Nolan Shea ranked No.
6 moves up this season,
while Stoughton sophomore Kaleb Louis ranked
No. 7 is expected to challenge him.
At 126, Hassleberger
ranked No. 3 returns to
defend his title. Sauk Prairie sophomore Drew Fjoser ranked No. 10 and
Milton honorable mention
sophomore Levi Garrett are

expected to challenge Hasselberger.

At 132, Model ranked
No. 6 and Sauk Prairie
honorable mention junior
Aaron Hankins look to
compete for a title.
At 138, Kraus, the 2014
132-pound champion,
wrestles up from last season. Kraus is ranked No. 2.
Milton senior Alex Chesmore ranked No. 8 and
Baraboo honorable mention
senior Andre Mayllen look
to challenge Kraus.
At 145, Sauk Prairie
junior Eddie Smith, the
2014 120-pound champions, joins the field and is
ranked No. 2. Stoughton

freshman Tyler Dow

ranked No. 7 is expected
to challenge Smith.
At 152, DeForest sophomore Jackson Hemauer
ranked No. 13 joins the
field with Baraboo honorable mention junior Zach
Raymond.
At 160, Fort Atkinson
senior Keegan Foerster
ranked No. 12 joins the
field this season. Foerster
won the title at 170 pounds
last season.
At 170, Sauk Prairie
junior Austin Powell, the
2014 152-pound cham pion, wrestles up this
season. Powell is ranked
No. 7. Milton senior John

McCarthy ranked No.

11 and Gunnar Helland
ranked No. 13 are expected to challenge Powell.
At 182, Reedsburg
sophomore Dalton Hahn
ranked No. 4 Milton
senior Bowen Wileman
ranked No. 7 Waunakee junior Trevor Statz
ranked No. 14 DeForest
honorable mention junior
Kevin Rauls and Fort
Atkinson honorable mention senior Brett Dunkleberger are expected to battle for the title.
At 195, Waunakee sophomore Cole Hooker ranked
No. 6 DeForest junior
Nathan Kemp ranked No.

10 Benton ranked No.

12 and Baraboo senior
David Gale ranked No. 14
join the field.
At 220, Sauk Prairie
junior Gage Neumaier
ranked No. 12 is expected
to compete for the title.
And at heavyweight,
DeForest junior Hunter
Toppel ranked No. 2
looks to defend his title.
Milton senior Hunter Nelson ranked No. 8 was
runner-up last season.
Team-wise, Milton,
Stoughton, Fort Atkinson,
Mount Horeb/Barneveld
and Sauk Prairie look to
compete for a tournament
title.

4. The deadline for filing a claim

against the decedents estate is May 8,
2015.
5. A claim may be filed at the Dane
County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000.
6. This publication is notice to any
persons whose names or addresses are
unknown.
If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please
call 608-266-4311 at least 10 working
days prior to the scheduled court date.
Please note that the court does not provide transportation.
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2nd Reading
The Common Council of the City of
Stoughton do ordain as follows:
1. Milestone Senior Living (the ?Applicant/Owner?) has requested the zoning classification of the properties at
2208 and 2300 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI. be amended from PB - Planned
Business to I - Institutional, subject to
certain conditions being satisfied; and
2. The institutional district is intended to permit high-quality institutional land uses at an intensity compatible
with the overall community character of
the city; and
3. The City Comprehensive Plan
Planned Land Use Map depicts this
property as Two-Family Residential
which is not consistent with the proposed use or existing zoning and the
map will have to be modified in the future to correctly depict the actual use
and zoning; and
4. On December 8, 2014, the City of
Stoughton Planning Commission held a
public hearing regarding the application
to amend the zoning classification of
the properties at 2208 and 2300 Lincoln
Avenue, Stoughton to I - Institutional,
which was preceded by the publication
of a class 2 notice under ch. 985 of the
Wisconsin Statutes. The Planning Commission considered the application, and
recommends the Common Council approve the proposed rezoning request
with or without conditions; and
5. The Common Council determines
that, subject to certain conditions,
amending the zoning classification of
the property to I - Institutional is consistent with the spirit and intent of the
Citys Zoning Code; has the potential for
producing significant community benefits in terms of aesthetics, community
character and allows appropriate use of
the property; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of
the City of Stoughton, Dane County,
Wisconsin do ordain as follows:
Section 1. The recitals set forth
above are material to and are incorporated in this ordinance as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Subject to the conditions
set forth in section 4 below, the zoning

classification of the property is hereby

changed to I - Institutional pursuant to
section 78-903 of the City Code and Wis.
Stat. 62.23(7)(d).
Section 3. The Property shall be
used in full compliance with the I - Institutional zoning requirements.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take
effect upon publication with the following conditions:
* No conditions have been placed
on these properties.
Section 5. Upon the effective date
of this ordinance, the zoning classification of the Property shall be designated
on the zoning map of the City of Stoughton as I - Institutional.
Dates
Council Adopted: January 27, 2015
Mayor Approved: January 27, 2015
Attest: January 27, 2015
Published: February 5, 2015
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MATERIALS QUANTITIES TO BE
USED
-Asphalt .35 Gallons per square
yard (4,200 per 20 foot wide mile)
- Aggregate 24 pounds per square
yard (140 ton per 20 foot wide mile)
-Final total cost for the road, based
on the roads actual width
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:
- All chipsealing work must be completed by August 15, 2015.
Questions concerning the roads
to be included in the project, as well as
a request to obtain a Bid Specification
packet, may be directed to the Public
Works staff by phone at (608) 205-9169
or by fax at (608) 877-9444.
A performance bond in the amount
of 100 percent of the total bid price,
a Certificate of Insurance naming the
Town as an additional insured, and a
signed contract, will be required of the
successful bidder.
Bid opening will take place on Monday, March 2, 2015 at Noon, or as soon
thereafter as practicable, at the Town
Hall. The Town Board will review the
bids at their meeting on March 2, 2015,
and reserves the right to reject any and
all bids, and to accept the bid or bids
deemed to be most advantageous to the
Town.
Bid envelopes must be clearly
marked 2015 CHIPSEAL BID and must
be addressed to:
Town of Pleasant Springs
Attn: Town Board
2354 CTH N
Stoughton, WI 53589-2873
/s/ Cassandra Suettinger
Clerk/Treasurer
Published: February 5 and 12, 2015
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Public Works, at 205-9169. Office hours

are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. and Thursday from noon to
6:00 p.m.
The bid opening will take place at
12:05 p.m. on Monday March 2, 2015 at
the Pleasant Springs Town Hall, 2354
County Road N, Stoughton. The official
awarding of the bid will take place at
the Pleasant Springs Town Board meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday,
March 2, 2015 at the Pleasant Springs
Town Hall.
The Town Board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids or to accept
that bid deemed most advantageous to
the Town.
Questions concerning the bids, as
well as a request to obtain a Bid Specifications packet, may be directed to the
Public Works Staff by phone at (608)
873-3063 or by fax at (608) 877-9444
____________________________
Cassandra Suettinger, Clerk/Treasurer
Published: February 5 and 12, 2015
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Legals
NOTICE
CITY OF STOUGHTON
NOTICE OF VOTING
EQUIPMENT TEST
WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
9:00 A.M.

A public test of the automatic

tabulating equipment to be used at the
Spring Primary Election (February 17,
2015) for District #2 only, will be held on
Wednesday, February, 11, 2015, at 9:00
a.m. at the Stoughton Fire Station (Election room), 401 E Main Street, Stoughton, WI. This test is open to the public.
Lana C Kropf
City Clerk
Published: February 5, 2015
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STATE OF WISCONSIN,
CIRCUIT COURT,
DANE COUNTY, NOTICE
SETTING TIME TO HEAR
APPLICATIONS AND
DEADLINE FOR FILING
CLAIMS (INFORMAL
ADMINISTRATION) IN THE
MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
BILLY F. ROYBAL

Case No. 15PR56

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
1. An application for Informal Administration was filed.
2. The decedent, with date of birth
August 29, 1936 and date of death December 11, 2014, was domiciled in Dane
County, State of Wisconsin, with a
mailing address of 1221 E. Main Street,
Stoughton, WI 53589.
3. The application will be heard at
the Dane County Courthouse, Madison,
Wisconsin, Room 1005, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on February
27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
You do not need to appear unless
you object. The application may be
granted if there is no objection.

***

CITY OF STOUGHTON
381 E. MAIN STREET,
STOUGHTON, WI 53589
ORDINANCE OF THE
COMMON COUNCIL
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION FOR
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
2208 AND 2300 LINCOLN
AVENUE, STOUGHTON,
WI. FROM PB - PLANNED
BUSINESS TO I INSTITUTIONAL

Committee Action: Planning Commission recommend Council approval

5-0
Fiscal Impact: None
File Number: O - 1 - 2015
Date Introduced: January 13, 2015
- 1st Reading
Re-Introduced: January 27, 2015 -

***

NOTICE
TOWN OF
PLEASANT SPRINGS
REQUEST FOR 2015 BIDS
CHIPSEAL SURFACING
TOWN ROADS

The Town of Pleasant Springs Clerk

will receive sealed bids until 11:00 a.m.
on Monday, March 2, 2015 at the Town
Hall, 2354 CTH N, Stoughton, WI, 535892873, during office hours Monday and
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
Thursday from noon to 6:00 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 recommend 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)
COVER AGGREGATE
-3/8 washed, fractured peastone
aggregate coated with no less than 1%
AC Asphalt

***

TOWN OF
PLEASANT SPRINGS
BID NOTICE

The Town of Pleasant Springs will

receive sealed bids for a 2015 Regular
Cab Chassis with dump body. Bids are
due by 11:00 a.m. on Monday March 2,
2015. For specifications contact the

***

TOWN OF DUNKIRK
NOTICE OF VOTING
EQUIPMENT TEST
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12,
2015
10:30 A.M.
DUNKIRK TOWN HALL
654 COUNTY ROAD N

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Public Test of the automatic tabulating
equipment and electronic voting equipment to be used at the Town of Dunkirk
Spring Primary to be held on February
17, 2015, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m.
on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the
Dunkirk Town Hall, 654 County Road N
in the Town of Dunkirk. This test is open
to the public.
Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk
Published February 5, 2015
WNAXLP
***

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143 Notices

ConnectStoughton.com

340 Autos

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits.

Unable to work? Denied benefits? We
can help. Win or pay nothing. Contact Bill
Gordon & Associates at 800-960-03070
to start your application today! (wcan)
WCAN (Wisconsin Community Ad Network) and/or the member publications
review ads to the best of their ability. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous
people are ready to take your money!
PLEASE BE CAREFUL ANSWERING
ANY AD THAT SOUNDS TOO GOOD
TO BE TRUE! For more information, or to
file a complaint regarding an ad, please
contact The Department of Trade, Agriculture & Consumer Protection 1-800422-7128 (wcan)

DONATE YOUR Car, Truck, Boat to

Heritage for the Blind. Free 3-Day
Vacation. Tax Deductible.
Free Towing. All paperwork taken care
of! 800-856-5491 (wcan)

342 Boats & Accessories

BOATS & PONTOONS R US!
Over 700 new and used in stock.
Visit the largest marine & motorsports
showroom in the USA & save huge.
American Marine & Motorsports,
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com (wcan)

350 Motorcycles
WANTED 60'S & 70'S Motorcycles
Dead or Alive! 920-371-0494 (wcan)

150 Places To Go
5TH ANNUAL MADISON
Antique & Collectible Show
Sunday, February 8, 9am-4pm
Knights of Columbus Hall
5256 Verona Rd. Free Admission.
Wonderful antique and collectible sale
showcasing 25 local vendors with
vintage items for home and garden.
Great selection of items.
608-444-0649

ATV & SIDE-BY-SIDE Headquarters.

Huge blow-out pricing. Door busters
Youth ATV's starting at $699 plus FSD.
Over 100 Honda CF Moto at liquidation$/
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com (wcan)

360 Trailers
TRAILERS @ LIQUIDATION Pricing.
Boat ATV Sled or Pontoons.
2 or 4 Place. Open or Enclosed.
American Marine, Shawano
866-955-2628
www.americanmarina.com (wcan)

FISH CANADA Kingfisher Resort!

cottage boat Motor Gas
$75.00 per person/per day.
Call for SPECIALS!
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402 Help Wanted, General

GUN SHOW February 13-15

Jefferson Fair Park Jefferson WI
Friday, 3-8:30pm. Saturday, 9-5pm
Sunday, 9-3pm. Info: 563-608-4401
or marvkrauspromotions.net (wcan)

163 Training Schools

DENTAL ASSISTANT
Be one in just 10 Saturdays!
WeekendDentalassistant.com.
Fan us on Facebook! Next class begins
3/28/15. Call 920-730-1112 Appleton. WI
approved. (wcan)
TRAINING FOR CNA
Also Computer and Clerical
Early bird discount.
www.newaydirections.com or
Call Neway Directions
for class schedules
608-221-1920

355 Recreational Vehicles

DRIVERS. GREAT PAY and our drivers

are home every day! CPC Logistics
has immediate openings for Class A
CDL REgional Driveres for Walgreens
in Windsor, WI! We offer extremely
competitive wages along with a full
benefits package! Peddle routes are
available and you will make hand deliveries to Walgreen's stores within a regional
area. We are a safety-minded company
that understands the need to balance
driving time with quality home time and
our drivers are home every night. If you
have 18 months tractor trailer experience
or a certificate from an accredited school
with 6 month's experience, we look forward to speaking to you. Contact Stacy
Hess at 608.285.2222 today!

DRIVERS-VAN CLASS-A CDL

w/1 yr. experience. $5,000 Sign-On
Bonus! $1000 Guaranteed Weekly Pay!
New Pay & Benefits Package. Home
Every Weekend! www.CoxTransfer.com
Call Bill Melton: 800-593-3590
EXCLUSIVELY ROSES is seeking drivers for Valentine's deliveries February
11th, 12th and 13th. Routes go to Chicagoland. $200/ Route + Gas. Drivers
must use their own vehicle. STRICTLY
LIMITED to minivans and cargo vans.
For further inquiries, please contact us at
(608) 877-8879.
FULL TIME
Retail Sales Position
We are now accepting applications for
a full-time position selling outdoor and
casual furniture during the summer and
assisting in our ski department during
the winter. If you enjoy working with
people, have an interest in skiing and a
flair for color and design, please visit our
store and apply in person. Chalet is a
fun and friendly place to work with local
owners who have great appreciation for
our employees and customers. We offer
a generous base salary plus commission
and a nice benefits package with
advancement opportunities.
Apply in person at:
Chalet Ski & Patio
5252 Verona Road
Madison, WI 53711
608-273-8263
GROWING CONCRETE company
looking for experienced flat work
finisher, foundation form setter, concrete
foremen and operator. DL/CDL helpful.
Competitive wages, insurance benefits.
608-289-3434
HELP WANTED:
Due to Company Expansion
Local Distribution Company
Needs 20 Sports Minded
Individuals to fill
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
$400/wkly to start, pcp
No experience necessary
Must be 18+ with own vehicle
To secure an interview:
Call 608-223-6788
Monday-Saturday only
NEW YEAR New pay package!
Strong miles, Consistent Home Time!
Small Company Atomosphere with Big
Company Beneftis!
800-227-0020 or apply at
www.windyhilltrans.com (wcan)

Increase Your sales opportunities

reach over 1.2 million households!
Advertise in our
Wisconsin Advertising Network System.
For information call 845-9559 or 873-6671.

AGRICULTURAL/FARMINGSERVICES
WISCONSIN HUNTING LAND WANTED! Earn
thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights.
Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage
included. The experts at Base Camp Leasing have been
bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999.
Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866-309-1507
BaseCampLeasing.com (CNOW)
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7.
Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/mo. Full Time. Training
provided. www.WorkServices3.com (CNOW)
HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER
$3000 Sign On Bonus! Class A CDL Drivers, We Offer
Great Home Time, Excellent Benefits and $65-$75K
Annual Earnings! Call Today 888-409-6033, Apply
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Rewarded with TOP PAY, Personalized Home Time
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ATTENTION TRUCK RECRUITERS: RECRUIT an
applicant in over 179 Wisconsin newspapers! Only
$300/week. Call this paper or 800-227-7636 www.
cnaads.com (CNOW)
SPORTING GOODS
BADGER MILITARY GUN SHOW: February 13-14
Rock Co Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Avenue, Janesville,
WI. Friday 3-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm.Admission:$7,
14 & Under FREE. Buy/Sell/Trade 608-752-6677 www.
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Carnes Company, a leading manufacturer of commercial HVAC

products, is now accepting applications for the following positions.

Customer Service Representative

FT-M thru F, pay based on experience, high school diploma or GED,1-2 years of equivalent experience or
customer service desired, ability to work with Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets required.
Team player. Entry level collection calls, order entry, set up new accounts, order status, expediting and general
administrative duties. Excellent communication skills required. This position is eligible for tuition reimbursement.

Accountant (General Ledger)

FT- M thru F, pay based on experience, bachelors degree in Accounting, entry level position, prepare
all journal entries for month-end close, enter journal entries into general ledger according to general
accounting principles, review general ledger entries for accuracy and investigate problems, prepare monthly
sales tax filings, prepare Net-to-Carnes reports and supporting documentation that goes into it. Be back-up
to Credit Analyst in regards to payroll, order entry, credit approval and cash posting, Excellent Excel skills
required. Must be detail oriented and organized. This position is eligible for tuition reimbursement.

Machine Operator

FT-M thru F- 1st shift. Operate machines to produce metal parts. Computer knowledge required with
ability to read blueprints, routings, production tickets and tape measure. Prior experience with
metal fabrication and familiarity with CNC and brake presses is desired, but not required. Moderate to
heavy lifting and ability to stand 8 hours/day is essential. Daily attendance is required. $10.43/hour, with
increase to $11.43 after probation is completed, then regular increases every 6 months for first 2 years.

Spray Painter

FT-M thru F, 7:30-3:30. Prior industrial/manufacturing painting desired but not required. Ability
to work with paints, caustic chemicals and lab testing equipment to run and maintain
appropriate paint chemistry. Moderate to heavy physical lifting and ability to stand 8 hrs./day. Daily
attendance is required. Paid weekly. $10.82/hr. with increase to $11.82 after probation is completed,
then regular increases every 6 months for the first two years.

Benefits for all positions include: Health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, paid
holidays, pension plan and 401k plan. Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.

Mail or Email resum to:

Carnes Company
P.O. Box 930040, Verona, WI 53593
hr@carnes.com

OTR TEAM & Solo Drivers

Solo average 2500-3500 mpw
Team average 5000-8500 mpw
100% No Touch Freight
Repeat Customers
Great Pay Package w/bonus
Health Dental Vision HSA
401k Vacation & Holiday Pay
1 year Class A experience preferred
888-545-9351 Extension 13
Industrial Dr, Jackson, WI
www.doublejtransport.com (wcan)

JOIN EXCLUSIVELY ROSES in Valentines Day bouquet production February

3rd-10th in a bright, energetic working environment! We offer flexible shifts
ranging up to 10 hours a day. For more
information, contact us at (608) 8778879. Wage: $9-$11/hour

440 Hotel, Food & Beverage

DELI STAFF. Must be 18 years or older.
Apply within Sugar & Spice Eatery. 317
Nora St, Stoughton

ROUTE PROCUREMENT
SPECIALIST. Zinpro Corporation,
the industry leader in animal nutrition
products, is seeking a highly
motivated individual for the position of
Route Procurement Specialist.
The primary responsibility is to
develop new clients and maintain
relationships with dairy farmers to
collect colostrum and develop a
collection route. Additional duties
include sourcing, collecting and
storing of dairy products primarily in
southwestern Wisconsin.
The Route Procurement Specialist
may work out of a home office with
most duties performed while driving
a route or on farm. This position
requires that the successful candidate
be based in or near Platteville/
Dodgeville, WI or Dubuque, IA areas.
Knowledge of dairy farm operations
and the ability to work effectively with
dairy producers is required. Must
be able to lift and carry 60 pounds
on a regular basis. Familiarity with
collection route operations is a plus
and a safe driving record is required.
High School diploma or GED is
required along with attention to
detail, strong organizational skills and
customer service skills.
Apply online and attach a resume at
www.zinpro.com/careers.

449 Driver, Shipping

& Warehousing

SKI & PATIO

Sales Position
We are now accepting applications for
part time sales positions in our patio
furniture department in the summer
and ski department during the winter
season. If you enjoy working with
people, like to ski, or have a flair for
color and design please visit our store
and apply in person. Chalet is a fun and
friendly place to work and we have a
great appreciation for our employees
and customers. All positions are year
round jobs with flexible shifts that range
from 15-25 hours per week, weekdays
and weekends. We offer a paid training
program, generous base salary with
commissions, bonuses and other nice
benefits.
Apply in person or send resume to:
Chalet Ski & Patio
5252 Verona Road
Madison, WI 53711
608-273-8263
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon
Friday for the Courier Hub unless changed
because of holiday work schedules.

DRIVERS GREAT PAY & BENEFITS

$750 WEEKLY MINIMUM GUARANTEE
PLENTY OF HOME TIME
If you are interested in a great long-term
career with a company that not only
pays well but that also provides plenty of
home time, we want to talk to you.
We are currently hiring Full Time Class
A CDL Truck drivers for our Private Fleet
Operations Group based in Windsor,
WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to
Walgreen's stores within a regional area.
All drivers must be willing and able to
unload freight.
Benefits:
-Competitive mileage rates of $0.4650/
single mile or $21.90/hour, whichever is
greater (OT after 8 hours)
-Single and Family Health Plans and
Voluntary Benefits
-401k Pension Program
-Paid Holidays and Vacation after one
year of service
-Home every day except for occasional
layover
Requirements:
Drivers must be over 23 years, have a
minimum 18 months T/T experience or
a certificate from an accredited driving
school with 6 months exp., experience
driving in inclement weather conditions,
and meet all DOT requirements.
CDL endorsements for tanker,
HAZMAT, etc., a plus!
For more information or to apply, contact
Stacy Hess at 608-285-2222.

548 Home Improvement

ALL THINGS BASEMENTY!

Basement Systems Inc.
Call us for all your basement needs!
Waterproofing. Finishing. Structural
repairs. Humidity and mold control. Free
Estimates! Call 800-991-1602 (wcan)
DOUG'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
"Honey Do List"
No job too small
608-845-8110
THEY SAY people dont read those little
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Park Vernon Apartments has 1 & 2 bdrms.

apartments immediately available!
Small pets welcome!

Call for a FREE application

A Better Way
of Living

1-800-346-8581

572 Snow Removal

PLOWING BLOWING
Residential & Commercial.
20+yrs exp. Fully insured.
608-873-7038

576 Special Services

BANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON
and surrounding area.
Merry Law Offices 608-205-0621
No charge for initial consultation. "We
are a debt relief agency.
We help people file for bankruptcy relief
under the bankruptcy code."
NEW YEAR/NEW YOU!
LOSE WEIGHT
Amazing Energy
FREE SAMPLE
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586 TV, VCR &

Electronics Repair
DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/
mo for 12 mos. Free Premium Movie
Channels. FREE equipment, installation
& activation. Call, compare local deals!
800-374-3940 (wcan)

601 Household
BEAUTIFUL CHANDELIER for sale.
Brass/pewter/glass, 5 bulb. Appropriate
for dining room, living room or large
foyer. Like new condition. $150/OBO.
608.845.1552

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
Customer Appreciation week:
February 2-8. Save 20% on items
$10. and over
(excludes red tagged)
Location: 239 Whitney St
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-1992
www.columbusantiquemall.com

606 Articles For Sale

FARM & CONSTRUCTION TOYS for
kids of all ages! Open 7 days a week!
Hounsell's W13196 Hwy 23 Ripon 920748-2360 & 302 Prospect Ave North
Fond du Lac 920-322-9483 (wcan)

FOR RENT:

Wisconsin Management Company is an

equal opportunity provider and employer.

TOMAS PAINTING
Professional, Interior,
Exterior, Repairs.
Free Estimates. Insured.
608-873-6160

602 Antiques & Collectibles

A&B ENTERPRISES
Light Construction Remodeling
No job too small
608-835-7791

$560 all utilities included!

Eligibility includes Seniors 62 (or better) or those with
a disability. Some income restrictions apply and rent
assistance may be available!

HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Winter-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
European-craftsmanship
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377

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Kitchen and dish room cleaning as directed

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will be provided. Must be 16 or older to
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with shift time between 6:15 a.m. 7:00 p.m. The
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with kitchen clean-up. Previous knowledge and
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Grassroots: Groups focus is sustainability

Continued from page 1
Sustainable Stoughton,
meanwhile, got established
last summer and has been
hosting monthly Green
Thursdays educational programs at the Stoughton Public
Library.
In an email to the Courier
Hub in January, the groups
announced that they would
merge, keeping the Sustainable Stoughton name, and
work together because they
hold shared values and goals.
We plan to continue to
work with the city to advocate for the safety of our
green spaces and to continue
our current park projects, the
email said. We will continue
to hold Green Thursdays on
the fourth Thursday of the
month, which offer our community presentations, films
and conversations about the
social, economic and environmental issues we face today
and how we can empower
ourselves to improve them.
We are also reaching out to
other local groups focused on
sustainability issues to create
stronger community ties and
build bridges toward working
together.
The merger came about
after Sustainable Stoughton
held a community meeting
in January of like-minded
groups and individuals.
Volunteers and organizers
wanted to meet each other
because our goal is to build
a coalition of organizations
that are working together,

Strings: New instructor would be needed

Our mission is to educate people about

what sustainability is and to help people
create a vision for what theyd like to work
toward in the community.
Ingrid West
explained Sustainable
Stoughton organizer Ingrid
West. There are only so
many people to go around.
Naturally Stoughton was
one of the groups attending
the meeting. Lawrence and
Downie thought it would
make sense to work with Sustainable Stoughton, because
our goals and missions were
similar enough that they
thought it would be a winwin situation for them to join
us, West told the Hub.
Naturally Stoughton
decided it made sense to
come under the name of
Sustainable Stoughton, she
added. It just made perfect
sense for us to leverage our
resources and work together.
West said Sustainable
Stoughton decided to adopt
Naturally Stoughtons logo
but keep its original name.
We have a lot of the
same values, Downie told
the Hub. When Sylvia and
I sat down and said what are
our values, they matched up
with a lot of what Sustainable Stoughton was doing, as
well.
She said Naturally Stoughton had wanted to expand
what it does not just focus
on the parks but also work on

larger sustainability issues.

So it just really made
sense to combine our forces,
Downie said. We decided
that what Naturally Stoughton was known for and what
we were doing fits within the
broader scope of Sustainable
Stoughton, so we agreed to
become Sustainable Stoughton.
Downie and West agreed
that volunteers with both
groups had supported each
organization. They couldnt
see a downside to merging
and combining their efforts.
The new Sustainable
Stoughtons goals for the
next year will be to keep the
Green Thursdays going and
continue the garden projects
that Naturally Stoughton
started, along with holding a
few more of the community
meetings that brought the
groups together.
West said Sustainable
Stoughton is revising its
website because of the merger.
Were rewording all of
our materials and our mailing
lists and doing a lot of behind
the scenes work to create
an organization that will be
here a long time and do good
things for the city, she said.

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schools, including a weekly group rehearsal. If the
position gets 10 hours, the
teacher could also co-teach
whole group lessons with
the River Bluff Middle
School orchestra instructor
after school once per week.
Transportation for students would be provided
one day a week to the middle school for large group
instruction, as well as three
days per week to neighborhoods after lessons or
whole group practice.
It is better than any of
the alternatives that were
presented, including not
offering strings, he said.
The orchestra staff repeatedly emphasized the importance of starting strings
early. Its like language.
At a certain point, the brain
simply stops and becomes
less absorbent; you dont
develop when you take up
strings at 13.
Sullivan said the group
focused on ways to keep
the strings program available to all students.
It was a difficult discussion, because we had people in the same room who
wanted the same thing, but
we were faced with a very
difficult situation, he said.
The concern weve seen
over time is there is simply not enough time in the
school day for fifth-grade
strings. What we tried to
do is figure out an approach
we could take that would
allow us to restore the
strings.
District superintendent
Tim Onsager said school
regulations require that any
music teacher be certified.
Sullivan noted that it may
be difficult to find a person
willing to take on such a
limited part-time job.
Other board members
suggested finding teachers who work part-time
in neighboring school

districts.
Board member Scott
Dirks suggested the district
could provide space for an
afterschool program that
would not be administered
or funded by the district.
Onsager said that could be
done, though there would
be a concern of accessibility, which was one of
the main goals of the task
force.
Then you eliminate the
students who may need the
transportation home, he
said. If youre charging
for it, you may eliminate
the students who may not
be able to financially afford
it.
The board did not make a
decision on the recommendation, as it was only on
the agenda as a discussion
item, but will take up the
matter at a future meeting.

Support for strings

In June, Onsager sent a
letter to parents of thirdand fourth-graders, notifying them of the phasing
out of elementary school
orchestra programs during
the next two school years.
As of this school year,
orchestra is offered only to
fifth-graders who participated last year. Those students will receive instruction twice a week, including an after-school session
at River Bluff Middle
School.
The letter cited several
reasons for phasing out
fifth-grade orchestra after
this school year. Onsager
said in the past, elementary school students were
pulled out of core classes
like math and reading to
create time for orchestra
instruction, which frustrated teachers who had to
repeat lessons.
It also meant that our
struggling students were
not receiving the help they
needed in key subjects,
Onsager wrote.

When the orchestra

instructor left, district officials found it very difficult to hire a qualified
replacement because the
job was only part-time and
without benefits.
Student enrollment did
not support a full-time
strings teacher, he wrote.
After some impassioned
pleas by parents and current and former students
to continue the strings,
the board agreed in July to
look into the possibility of
continuing the fifth-grade
strings program, and set up
the task force to examine
the issue and come up with
a recommendation.
During the public comment portion of the meeting Monday night, several people spoke in favor
of keeping the fifthgrade orchestra program.
Stoughton musician and
music teacher Sid Boersma
said hes concerned about
the effect cutting the program would have on pupils
of his who are learning to
play the Hardanger fiddle,
used prominently in traditional Norwegian music,
including as accompaniment to the SHS Norwegian Dancers.
The kids who have had
the background in strings
are really way ahead, he
said.
Boersma said from his
research, hes learned that
kids in school strings programs succeed more academically and have better
social skills.
It appears to me to be
pretty overwhelming evidence, he said. There are
great benefits that sometimes go unrecognized.
Boersma said when
he supported the recent
$20 million referendum
last fall, it was one of his
considerations that those
funds would be used in
part to fund the fifth-grade
strings program.

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