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JIM FEROLIE
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With four new write-in candidates for city posts, the Stoughton Courier Hub will be hosting a candidates forum next week. In addition to the school district referendum, the Stoughton Area School District will have four candidates for three seats and the city has recently added four write-in candidates for mayor and three alders. There are also four area Dane County Board races in which the incumbent is running unopposed. The Hub is co-sponsoring the forum, with the help of the Stoughton Dems. The League of Women Voters has agreed to moderate and keep time. The forum will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at the Stoughton High School Cafetorium. It will be broadcast live by

Stoughton High School students were joined by parents, friends, family and residents Saturday afternoon as they marched down Main Street in support of the April 1 referendum. A group of about 40 people met at the Stoughton Fire Department before and after the march.

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Ongoing needs cited in recurring referendum
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What: Candidates forum When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 Where: SHS Cafetorium, 600 Lincoln Ave. Info: Call 873-6671 or email stoughtoneditor@ wcinet.com

During a day of state-wide counting this fall, 290 students were enrolled in the Stoughton Area School Districts (SASD) ninth grade. Only 190 filled district kindergartens. Facing recent drop-offs in state funding, school boards are increasingly asking the public

to pick up more of the tab. In areas like Stoughton with declining enrollment the lifeblood of school district funding the burden is falling even more on the public to fund school districts. A large decision will be made April 1, when SASD residents may cast ballots to allow or not - the district to exceed state revenue limits with a four-year, $20 million recurring referendum that will be capped after four years. The Stoughton School Board voted in January to approve the measure after a non-recurring version was also explored.

The measure would essentially replace two non-recurring funding referenda approved in 2010 that expire in June. A non-recurring referendum would have expired after four years - like its predecessors - but after some early support a few months ago, the board favored a recurring version. District superintendent Tim Onsager said a recent decline in state aid and the need to replace lost income was a deciding factor in looking for a more stable source of funding

Students march to support April 1 referendum

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With the April 1 Stoughton Area School District referendum vote just weeks away, several dozen supporters hit Main Street Saturday, led by an energetic group of students. Around 50 people met at the Stoughton Fire Department to gather,

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Group launches fundraising campaign to secure dog park

Dickens is a spunky Jack Russell terrier owned by Richard Douglas of Moline Street in Stoughton. But the all-white furry little guy wasnt always in such great shape. Last winter, he survived being hit by a car on Hwy. N after crossing a trench at Viking Dog Park, but out of the tragic incident came a silver lining. The Friends of Viking Park, a local group of about a dozen core volunteers who help out with the park, saw it as a sign to start an effort. They plan to raise funds to install a fence to prevent other dogs from suffering. When Dickens was hit last year, we realized something needed to be done, said Friends member Melissa Bleiler. The Friends of Viking Dog Park want to erect a 3,000-foot fence between the Dog Park of Dane County Viking Park and the county highway. Dane County Parks Division has agreed to match funds raised up to $1,500, according to a news release by the group. The park is bordered by the Yahara River to the west, fencing to the south, and a trench of water to the east, which is closest to the highway. But the trench, which dogs can easily cross in the winter, isnt enough to keep

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Sharon McQueen plays with her dog Dickens about 15 feet in front of the area where the Friends of Viking Dog Park hope to have a half-mile fence erected so dogs cannot run into the parrallel Hwy. N.

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Reports collected from the Feb. 13 log book at the Stoughton 7:57 a.m. Police and Police Department. firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on the 900 Feb. 9 block of West Wilson Street. 1:54 a.m. A 21-year-old The Pontiac Grand Am had man was cited for OWI and flames coming out from the possession of THC after a hood. The driver - a Stoughtraffic stop on Hwy. 51 near ton High School student Silverado Drive. reported that the car had an 7:01 p.m. A 55-year-old oil leak for some time before woman sought help from the fire. police on how to obtain a 9:16 p.m. A chimney fire restraining order on her was reported at Gunderson neighbor. The woman told Funeral Home on Hwy. 51. police that her 28-year-old Police found that the flames female neighbor was giving were part of a new cremation her evil looks, but had not process. said anything or done anything to the woman. Feb. 15 2:02 a.m. Several teens Feb. 11 were loitering in the hallway 5:06 p.m. A 23-year-old of an apartment on Hanman was arrested for retail son Road. They ran when theft and a probation viola- police arrived, but were later tion after attempting to steal caught by police and warned a Playstation, a TV, games, for curfew violations and DVDs and a lighter from trespassing. Walmart. 11:52 p.m. A 34-year-old Feb. 16 man was cited for OWI after 2:24 a.m. A 24-year-old speeding on Hwy. 51 near man was cited for OWI after Hoel Avenue. crashing into a vehicle on Hwy. B near Wiliiams Drive. Feb. 12 3:28 p.m. A mother and 10:39 a.m. A woman son were involved in an called police because she altercation at Walmart after believed her vehicle had she refused to get the boy an been stolen. She was able item from the store. The boy to find her car in a different was able to be calmed down garage on Silverado Drive. and the family was on their 4:04 p.m. A granola bar way home. was reported stolen by a juvenile from Kwik Trip. Mark Ignatowski

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Ash Wednesday
To prepare for Ash Wednesday, the students at St. Ann Catholic School spent some time in prayer March 5 and watched the palms from last Palm Sunday burn.The ashes from the palms are often used on Ash Wednesday. Father Randy Budnar said ashes remind the church to repent and believe in the gospel.

Forum: SASD, city, county candidates invited

Continued from page 1 community television station WSTO. A total of 17 candidates has been invited to attend and speak, though priority will be given to the city and school district races. City and school district candidates will be given several questions each, with two minutes to answer. Opponents will then be given one minute for rebuttal. The unopposed County Board candidates will be given time to introduce themselves at the end. All of the questions will be provided by the Hub, which will also have a reporter at the meeting. City candidates are: District 1, Tim Swadley (I), Mike Dickman (write-in) District 2, Paul Lawrence (I), Phil Caravello (write-in) District 3, Greg Jenson (I), unopposed District 4, Tom Selsor (I), Jeff Bach (write-in) Mayor, Donna Olson (I), Dennis Kittleson (writein) School board candidates are: Liz Menzer (I), Bev Fergus (I), Brett Schumacher, Allison Sorg County Board candidates are: District 34, Patrick Miles; District 35, Carl Chenoweth; District 36, Cynda Solberg, District 37, Bob Salov

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March: Students rally to raise support for referendum

Continued from page 1 design signage and commiserate before a sunny, brisk 1 p.m. march around Main Street. Many of the attendees were Stoughton High School students, many of whom predictably wore less than parent-approved winter clothing, but were more uniform in their support for the district. SHS students Annalise Panthofer and Amara McCune were called on to organize the event through Strong Schools Strong Communities, because of their active voices, said Panthofer, the 2014 SHS student representative for the Strong Schools Strong Communities. We definitely had positive feedback from drivers, and had lots of teens involved, she said. Sophomore Jenna Gardner said she was marching to support Stoughton. At school, we all work really hard and the money that goes to our school is greatly appreciated, she said. Voting yes will help us keep going and keep our education

We definitely had positive feedback from drivers, and had lots of teens involved.
Annalise Panthofer SHS student going strong. Junior Leo Endres, who was marching with his band, is going into music as a career after graduation - he said because of his experiences in middle school choir. For me, its about supporting the music program, because the music program is one of the best in the state, especially our choir program, and (a failed referendum) might get rid of our middle school choir, which would affect that dramatically, he said. Without the choir stuff, my life wouldnt be the same. Getting rid of it I dont want other people in Photo by Scott De Laruelle the Stoughton area to lose that Sophomore Sam Dirks writes a sign before Saturdays studentchance.
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Referendum: Some question need for spending

Continued from page 1 than a non-recurring one. Those trends havent changed in the last four years, he said. I dont expect them to change in the next four. Onsager said revenue clamps applied in the early 1990s have had their effects on the historically lowspending school district. Weve been stuck in that low-spending mode since (then), and we havent been able to get out of that, he said. SASD director of community relations Derek Spellman said the recurring referendum will give district officials breathing room to make responsible reductions. Some people think April 1 is about reduction versus no reduction, said Spellman. There will be reduction either way, even with a referendum. Onsager who oversees a district with a projected operational deficit for 2018-19 of more than $8.9 million and less state aid and fewer students to work with in the past several years said another non-recurring referendum would just be simply kicking future budget issues down the road. He applauded school board members he said were elected to

If approved
The referendum would cost the owner of a $200,000 house an additional $105 per year during the next four years, compared to current school taxes. If the referendum failed, (combined with the June expiration of the two 2010 referenda) taxes would drop by $335 next year, according to district figures. address this problem. (They) made a point to say, We cant keep governing and running the district by financial crisis, Onsager said. I would be talking to you four years from now about another referendum, and instead of a $3.1 million dollar deficit in year one, its over $8 million - 22 percent of our operating budget $3.1 million scares me, but $8 million terrifies me as far as cuts and what it would mean for the quality of education for our district.

Cut, dont tax

Stoughton resident Tim Miller, who has spoken out against the referendum at district listening sessions, said while hes impressed with the schools recent progress, a recurring

referendum is not in residents best interests. Our school board is spending at a level thats equivalent to them having 350 more students than they have, he said. At what point do they need to be fiscally responsible and adjust their spending levels to match actual enrollment levels? Miller said that with the payoff of the last referenda, residents were promised a $300 a year reduction in property taxes, so any increase to the tax bill with a new referendum is really an increase of more than $400 per household. We approved (the 2010 referendum) during a difficult recession and housing crises, he said. Now, the heavy spending continues and now were asked to finance it again. Stoughton takes pride in having a diverse community of youth, working class families and seniors (but) this additional, perpetual $400 per year tax increase makes it even more difficult for all of us to afford new homes, or even stay in our existing homes. Miller said state officials have promised to address the school funding issue in the coming year, and he believes they will. In the meantime, he said district officials need to spend

within their means. If our focus is truly on the budget shortfall, and that shortfall is due to declining enrollment, then the solution isnt to increase the cost of living in our community, he said.

No blank check
While a non-recurring referendum would expire after a set amount of time, a recurring one would still have its limits, Onsager said. Theres some misconception that a recurring referendum is a blank checkbook that the district can keep writing, he said. The amount were asking for is capped after four years, and unless the state changes our revenue limits or there are votes to authorize another referendum, that amount isnt going to change. While a recurring referendum is a permanent adjustment for the district as it tries to thrive under new funding circumstances, Onsager said its among other adjustments that officials are having to make. Do we want to continue to function with highperforming options available for kids? He asked. We understand declining enrollments means continuing to make adjustments.

A woman who stole from a Stoughton business, an elderly resident and a family member was given a deferred sentence last month. Katie M. Kiss, 24, formerly of Stoughton, will enter the countys First Offender Program instead of facing prison time for the thefts. Kiss pleaded guilty to a felony burglary charge for stealing from Never Mind Saloon. Other felony and misdemeanor charges where dismissed as part of the deal. According to a criminal complaint filed in Dane County Circuit Court: Kiss stole about $2,000 from the bar in May 2013, after being fired from her job there about a week earlier. Kiss told police she owed $1,500 to a heroin dealer and broke into the bar through an unlocked window. Kiss and her sister Sarah, 22, had also been charged in September 2013 with stealing from an elderly womans home in Stoughton. The items were sold to pay for drug addictions, Katie told police in a criminal complaint. According to a criminal complaint: On Sept. 5, the two had visited an 85-yearold woman who Sarah and Katie had previously worked for a few times as in-home aides. The womans son had paid the pair in cash in the past, and Sarah and Katie had gone to the home to attempt to steal from the elderly woman. While at the home, one sister had

distracted the woman while the other slipped envelopes of cash meant for other aides into her own bag. Katie also went to the womans bedroom and stole several pieces of jewelry. On Sept. 10, Katie had stolen a television, laptop computer and jewelry from a family members home. The items, along with jewelry from the Sept. 5 incident were sold at a Madison pawnshop. On Sept. 12, Katie had returned to the first womans home and attempted to break in the rear door. She fled when she heard other voices in the home, she later told police. Katie Kiss had faced up to nearly 25 years in prison for the multiple felony theft and burglary charges, but will instead undergo treatment in the First Offenders Program. According to the Dane County District Attorneys office, the deferred prosecution program works by offering defendants an opportunity to complete assessments and training in exchange for their sentence being dropped. Defendants must pay a monthly fee to be in the program and undergo treatment and training and are monitored by the district attorneys office. The case remains open until the program is complete, at which point the charges will be dismissed. Charges of attempted burglary and misdemeanor theft were dismissed as part of Katies plea deal. Sarah Kiss is scheduled for a plea hearing Friday, March 14, at the Dane County Circuit Courthouse.

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Dont assume referendum is the only way

Stoughton educators... not so fast. After careful research, an opportunity to listen, learn and discuss the upcoming referendum with school board members on two occasions now, I urge the community to join me in researching and defeating the new recurring referendum. I do respect and commend our many excellent teachers and outstanding students it is a privilege to share this wonderful community with each of you. However This referendum is not a $100 annual increase in our property taxes, the increase is over $400 per year, permanently. Weve just finished paying off the last referendum, and our taxes are scheduled to be reduced by over $300 next year. This referendum is being promoted as a slight increase. However, its actually $400 per homeowner per year, recurring into perpetuity; thats not just a slight increase. According to published Wisconsin DPI records, Stoughton teachers, with an average total compensation of over $70k/year, earn more here than roughly 2/3 of the other districts. They earn more than McFarland, Oregon, Monona, Waunakee, Edgerton, and 265 Wisconsin school districts. Yet the average household income in Stoughton is just $47k. Since many educators have a two-income household they earn double the household income of their neighbor. Yet this referendum would require all neighbors to cover the district shortage, when 80 percent of their budget is staffing, and a time when unemployment is already high, and property taxes relief is badly needed by many in our community including our growing senior population. The cause of the shortage is the boards inability to adjust staffing costs and levels proportionately with the difficult reduction in state funding given current student enrollment. However other communities have adjusted. The mandated state limits on funding is based on enrollment and applies to all communities, not just Stoughton. As all community population ages, statewide enrollments have dropped. Funding is based on the same level all schools operated at successfully in the recent past. Responsible districts have reacted by reducing costs when needed. Yet our district continues to run at a deficit. I am concerned that the district is not monitoring how far our enrollment is below break-even or focusing on becoming selfsustaining without further referendums. By my calculations, were currently at least 344 students short of break even. Fiscal responsibility is not easy for anyone. However, such a continued and permanent increase in taxes raises our cost of homeownership, and must impact the ability of new families to enter our community. I commend the school on their educational improvements, but ask that the community consider voting against the referendum and hope that we can see both continued educational growth and improved fiscal responsibility. Tim Miller Stoughton Editors note: Our research does not support the claim that Stoughton teachers earn more than two-thirds of other districts. The $70,000 figure is the average including benefits, and DPI numbers show SASD to be at average compensation levels No. 240 out of 445 districts. U.S. Census figures also show the median household income in the City of Stoughton at about $60,000.

Economic vitality, schools are both important to city

We all owe a deep debt of gratitude to the Stoughton School Board for the work and dedication they put into a very difficult and trying challenge. The school board is dealing with a declining enrollment, less state aid, competition from parochial and private schools, revenue limits and still are able to provide outstanding education to our young people. To the school board we thank you and salute you for your hard work and long hours on behalf the future citizens and leaders our school is turning out. According to a handout by the school board, the population of Stoughton under 35 years old as a percentage of total city population was 49.60 percent in 2000 and in 2010 had gone down to 44.50 percent, why is that? The handout quotes from the National Association of Realtors, The quality of public schools influences where people buy a home and what they pay for it. We might add these people are also interested is available shopping opportunities. Another quote is from the U.S. Conference of Mayors [The] economic vitality of a city is linked to the performance of its schools. We here in Stoughton have a small noisy minority dedicated to keeping Stoughton a small bedroom community, not good. I attended a city council meeting that included a public hearing on Wal-Mart. Our Mayor Donna Olson requested people to withhold demonstrations until the presentations were completed. She was completely ignored, and those opposed to Wal-Mart cheered and clapped after each opposing presentation. I urge Mayor Donna Olson and the city council members supporting Kettle West to continue to work for a friendly business community and growth of Stoughton schools to stand strong and be confident the majority of Stoughton residents are on your side. Rudy Silbaugh

Fergus will continue to lead board in right direction

Bev Fergus is an enthusiastic and dedicated supporter of our Stoughton schools and students. I was pleased when Bev Fergus was reappointed to the School Board this last October, and am happy to support her candidacy for the spring election. Bev has a degree in biochemistry from the UW-Madison. Her family has lived in Stoughton for 20 years, and all three of her children have gone through the school district, with her last two in the high school now. She has taken an active role in the schools and has volunteered for 19 years, tutoring in reading, math and science. She currently volunteers as a core conditioning coach for the Stoughton High School sport teams, and works with athletes in the weight room every week. She volunteers in Phy Ed classes, and gives wellness workshops to all age groups. Bev Fergus takes the time to connect with Stoughton students. When they arent at her house, you will see her at school functions, games, or in classrooms. When you speak with Bev about the students, it is easy to see her passion for children, and why she wants to serve on the School Board. Bev Fergus is proud of the school district and the outstanding education it has provided her children and the students of Stoughton. She is an outspoken advocate for the superior staff, and admires their professionalism and passion. She is also dedicated to providing cuttingedge programs, and to thinking outside the box when looking at ways to provide excellence in education.

Hopefully, the referendum will pass, but either way, Bev is dedicated to maximizing resources with efficient budgeting. Her goal, as a School Board member, is to continue the high standards of student achievement and to make choices that are fiscally responsible, while balancing the needs of students, staff and community. Bev believes that communication with families, teachers and community is of utmost importance in achieving the district goals. She has the energy, intelligence and determination to continue as a contributing member of the Stoughton School Board. Please join me on April 1 to vote for Bev Fergus. Ruth Fortney Stoughton

Allison Sorg brings a fresh perspective to school board

I am writing this letter in support of Allison Sorg, a highly qualified candidate for the Stoughton School Board. She is a mother of two elementaryaged boys and a nurse in Madison. Her professional experience gives her the skills needed to add tremendous value to the board. But its her passion for Stoughton that sets her apart. Allison is an involved, supportive parent who cares about the community and the school district. She volunteers to assist community organizations and volunteers in the classroom. Her assets include a willingness to research issues from all perspectives, an openness to listen to the will of the community and the ability to work collaboratively with peers. These qualities, combined with a passion for education make Allison an excellent School Board candidate. Please join with me in electing Allison Sorg for Stoughton Area School Board. Katy Freye Stoughton

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Referendum needs to pass to help students achieve

I read last weeks letters to the editor with interest, particularly submissions from current Stoughton High School students. They explained that if the April 1 ballot referendum fails, the resulting cuts to classes, programs, and extracurricular activities would make school less engaging and would negatively impact students post-high school plans. As a college professor and administrator, I can confirm that they are right. Multiple studies of the college admissions process show that admission to a good college is about more than simply having good grades and test scores. High schools that provide opportunities for students to develop themselves within and beyond the classroom through thriving arts, music, and sports programs are the ones that send large proportions of their graduates straight on to four-year colleges. Particularly at selective colleges and universities, extracurricular accomplishment is both expected and rewarded. Stoughton schools have done an excellent job of preparing our young people for life after high school,

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Readers respond to Livicks column on Kettle Park West

Bill Livicks editorial hit the proverbial nail on the head. It seems the mayor and some alders are intent on moving ahead with KPW as quickly as possible, and do not wish to be bothered with questions. At the top of the unanswered-questions list would be: 1. Why had the city attorney not read the big-box ordinance, and why are documents signed before he had done so? 2. Why would the City Council vote on a project of this magnitude without an Economic Impact Analysis (before a vote, not after) this is contradictory to sound financial/business practice 3. Did they consider the fact that WalMart Supercenters as a whole are struggling, while revenue from WalMarts smaller-format Neighborhood Markets grew by 4 percent last year? Considering the divisions caused by the last WalMart Supercenter proposal, some consensus-building/compromise/ answers would seem to be in order. But that just isnt happening. Why not? Debra Carter Stoughton Special thanks to Bill Livick of the Courier Hub for exposing the deceptive proceedings on the City Council. This is America! Our government is by the people, for the people not by the mayor, for the mayor. At this time, we need to have an outside investigation for a possible recall. The citizens in this great community demand more from our elected officials, and we will not continue to tolerate this shabby representation. Norman C. Granvold Stoughton

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March shows heavy on Americana artists

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The Stoughton Opera House has lined up a series of Americana artists for performances in the second half of March. Singer-songwriter and

Wisconsin native Jeffrey Foucault returns to the Opera House Friday with a trove of intricate stories in the form of road-tested songs. The Whitewater native recorded his first album in 2001 and has released more than a halfdozen others in the ensuing

years. On Saturday, country-blues master Charlie Parr brings his National resonator guitar to the stage from northern Minnesota. Parr also sings and plays a fretless open-back banjo and a 12-string guitar, often in the Piedmont blues

style. Next Thursday, March 20, Birds of Chicago will land at the Opera House to perform a soulful blend of roots and folk music. The six-piece band is led by the husband-wife duo JT Nero and Allison Russell, whose close harmony singing

and skillful songwriting make this first appearance in Stoughton a must-see show. The string of performances includes the return of Riders in the Sky, Americas favorite singing cowboys and jokesters, on Saturday, March 22.

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JT Nero and Allison Russell are the driving force behind Birds of Chicago, who will make their first appearance at the Opera House next week.

Jeffrey Foucault is a Whitewater native who relocated to Massachusetts and has made his mark as a singer-songwriter.

Americana artist Charlie Parr hails from Duluth, Minn., and will play the Stoughton Opera House Saturday.

JT Nero and Allison Russell were leaders of the bands JT and the Clouds and Po Girl, respectively, when the pair began performing as an occaWhen: 7:30 p.m. sional duo in 2010. They eas- Thursday, March 20 ily recognized a richly sympaWhere: Stoughton Opera thetic tone in their voices, and by 2012 had decided to merge House, 381 E. Main St. Tickets: $25 reserved their talents into a single band. In 2011, the couple sang together on the JT and the Clouds album Mountains/Forests. The experience cemented their relationship, and the pair decided to form Birds of Chicago. Around 2011, Allison and I knew we were going to carve out a space for our own project together, but for a while we were sort of stumbling around and going by our own two names and got a little bored with that, Nero said last week in a telephone interview from northern California. Birds of Chicago was going to be the name of the first album, and it kind of crept over and became the name of the band as well. I like that it gets at the collective aspect of what we do. The band is built around Allison and me, but we have this family tribe of musicians that ebb and flow depending on the tour. Nero said forming the band was a natural evolution because JT and the Clouds and Po Girl had been collaborating for several years. With Allison and I, it was always easy to sing together, Nero said. But the more we did it the more we realized there was something peculiarly fantastic in the way our voices fell into each other, and so we really wanted to build around that. Birds of Chicago performed in the Netherlands last fall before pulling off the road at home in Chicago in time for Allison to deliver the couples new baby, Ida Mave. Russell grew up in Montreal as a French and English speaker. She moved to Vancouver when she was 18 and formed Po Girl. Neros family hails from Chicago, but he was raised in Toledo, Ohio, before moving to Chicago 12 years ago. In that period of time, he immersed himself in the citys music scene and found a group of talented friends who became The Clouds and now comprise the backing band for Birds of Chicago. Nero thinks the continuity of making music with the same tight-knit group has produced great results in the Birds of Chicagos first two albums. They released a self-titled album in 2012 and followed with the live release, Live From Space, in 2013. You cant overstate how important it is to be arranging and playing music with people that you love and trust and have been doing that with for some time, Nero said. There are so many conversations that dont have to take place at the beginning stages of when youre trying to work out a song. Weve been doing it so long that theres a lot of intuition. Its the most fun for all of us and its what we love doing.

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Foucault is a rare talent whose songs are essentially concise impressionistic poems. His skills on guitar and vocals support the writing and eleWith: Caitlin Canty openvate it to fine art, with songs ing that pull you in like intriguing When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, works of short fiction. Foucault began perform- March 14 Where: Stoughton Opera ing while a student at UWMadison, where he graduated House, 381 E. Main St. in 1996 with a history degree. Tickets: $25 reserved He learned how to perform on stage at the Cafe Carpe in Fort Atkinson. Club owner and musician Bill Camplin recorded some of Foucaults first songs in the late 1990s. Foucault recorded his latest album, Horse Latitudes, in just three days in Los Angeles with a band that includes drummer Billy Conway (formerly of the band Morphine) and electric and pedal steel guitar player Eric Heywood (whos performed with The Pretenders and Ray Lamontagne). Conway will accompany Foucault during his upcoming performance. Vermont singer-songwriter Caitlin Canty will open the show. Foucault said two ideas guided his thinking when he wrote the songs for Horse Latitudes: confronting the general feeling of the drift of human civilization at this point in history, and his personal shift from a relatively carefree troubadour to becoming a parent. His songs are the result of the tension between feeling complicit in a crime that you didnt come up with (i.e. global climate change) and the desire to nurture and protect his young daughter. For most of the past decade, Foucault has performed solo on the acoustic music circuit at home and abroad.

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Parr began his music career in Duluth, Minn., influenced by such iconic guitar players as Charlie PatWhen: 7:30 p.m. ton, Bukka White, Reverend Saturday, March 15 Gary Davis, Dave Van Ronk Where: Stoughton Opera and Mississippi John Hurt. House, 381 E. Main St. His latest album, HollanTickets: $10 reserved dale, was released earlier this year and is a collection of largely improvised songs with a traditional feel. While I was playing these songs, I let my mind wander to wherever it wanted to wander to, Parr said in an interview published on his website. I titled the songs later to reflect whatever it was I was thinking about at the time. Hollandale is simply the landscape around Hollandale, Minn., where I spent a good part of my childhood. Its beautiful, slight rolling hills, rich farmland, with yard lights that you can see from five miles away. Parrs 2013 album, Barnswallow, is entirely instrumental. He recently appeared at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., where the self-taught guitarist and banjo player performed heartfelt and plaintive original folk blues and traditional spirituals.

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Coming up
The Stoughton Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site
18 through April 22 at the senior center. The cost is $10. representative from the Social Security Administration. For information, call 873-8585. To register, call 873-8585. The site will officially be open on Thursdays through April 3 from noon to 5 p.m. The site will continue to be Kiwanis pancake breakfast The Stoughton Kiwanis club will host the 14th annual located at the TRI COR/Schroeder building, 724 E. Main St. People need to go in and make an appointment, as pancake breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Stoughton High School auditorium. The SHS Northere is no phone access. wegian Dancers will provide the entertainment. Sons of Norway - Mandt Lodge bingo will be held later Habitat for Humanity meeting that day, with food available after 5 p.m. and bingo beginInterested in a building project with Habitat for Human- ning at 6 p.m. Any bingo questions can be directed to Binity? Due to last months bad weather, the Habitat for go chairperson Janis Wegner at 225-5761. Humanity of Dane County informational meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the library. It is one of four informational meetings for individu- Meet the Nutrition Magician Nationally known author and a regular health expert on als and families interested in building with Habitat for Humanity of Dane County in 2014-15. Applications will Channel 3, Donna Weihofen, a Registered Dietitian Nutrionly be distributed at the meeting. For more information, tionist (RDN) will present a fast-paced program at 11:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, at the Stoughton Senior Cencall 255-1549 or visit habitatdane.org. ter that motivates audiences to make healthy, tasty food choices. If staying for lunch, people should call 873-8585 Caregivers class for reservations by noon on March 18. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Learn to Lunch and learn Thursday, March 20, is the first session of Lunch and reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings and increase your ability to make tough deci- Learn, a monthly educational presentation during the lunch hour about topics of interest to people 55 years of sions. Classes run from 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from March age and older. The first topic is a presentation by a claims

Home energy assistance

People are invited to schedule appointments with Energy Service Inc. at 333-0333. They will hold appointments in Stoughton on Wednesday, March 26.

Quilt Faire
The Skaalen Auxiliary will hold its annual Quilt Faire from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 29, at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County B. They are expecting to have more than 100 beautiful quilts displayed for guests to view. Admission is $3 per person and tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, call Dawn Zaemisch at 8735651, extension 240.

Music appreciation
The Music Appreciation series organized by John Beutel will begin its 12th season this April. The presentations cover a wide variety of musical topics. The series is aimed at anyone who loves music and would like to learn more about it. The hour-long classes are free and anyone in the community is invited to attend. Donations are gladly accepted to assist in offering a small gratuity to our performers.

For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 www.us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes. All are welcome. 2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Cty Tk B, Stoughton 873-9353 e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:10 a.m. Family Express followed by Sunday School

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1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494 covluth@chorus.net www.covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Come As You Are Worship Sunday: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. www.ezrachurch.com 129 E Main St, Stoughton | 834-9050 Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 www.flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship 9209 Fulton St., Edgerton | 884-8512 Worship services 8, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour 9 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Varsity 12:07 p.m. - AWANA 3 p.m. www.fultonchurch.org

Covenant Lutheran Church

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Community calendar
7:15 p.m., How Will the Stoughton Schools Referendum Affect Our Community? listening session, Covenant Lutheran Church 7:30 p.m., Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Stoughton Village Players

Thursday, March 13

Ezra Church

Stoughton Baptist Church

Christ Lutheran Church

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

First Lutheran Church

Christ the King Community Church

401 W. Main St., Stoughton 877-0303 www.christthekingcc.org Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship

Fulton Church

323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton Weekday Mass: At Nazareth House and St. Anns Church - call 873-6448 or 873-7633. Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m. April 17 mass 7 p.m., April 18 service 1 p.m., April 19 mass 8 p.m. April 20 8 a.m.,10:30 a.m. masses

St. Ann Catholic Church

7:30 p.m., Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Stoughton Village Players

Friday, March 14

Christian Assembly Church

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

United Methodist of Stoughton

525 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton E-mail: Stoughtonumc@Wisconsinumc.org Sunday: 8 a.m. - Short Service; 10 a.m. - Full Worship 1911 Koshkonong, Stoughton Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

1860 Hwy. 51 at Lake Kegonsa, Stoughton 873-5924 Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Education Hour for all ages: 9:15 a.m.

9 a.m., Kids Activity Fair, Stoughton High School 5 p.m., Sons of Norway bingo - Mandt Lodge 7:30 p.m., Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Stoughton Village Players 8 p.m. to midnight, Universal Sound performing, American Legion Post 59, 803 N. Page St., 205-9090

Saturday, March 15

WestKoshkonongLutheranChurch Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church 1-3 p.m. Healthy Eating Fair, River Bluff Middle School, 873-2392 3 p.m., Grieg Male Chorus (and a bit of Blarney), Stoughton Opera House, stoughtonoperahouse.com 6-7:30 p.m., Vic Eliason of WVCY Christan radio in Milwaukee hosts sing time at the Bible Baptist Church, 2095 Hwy. W, Utica, 423-4610.

825 S. Van Buren,Stoughton 877-0439 Missionaries 877-0696 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday school and Primary

Sunday, March 16

Office: 882-4408 Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School

Cooksville Lutheran Church

2200 Lincoln Ave., Stoughton 873-9838 www.lakevc.org. Sunday: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. - Worship

LakeView Church

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

Thought for the week

You Are Someone How often do you find yourself saying things such as someone ought to clean up this mess, or someone really should work on this problem? The world is full of problems, both large and small, in need of someone to take responsibility for them. Im sure if you look around your neighborhood, you notice areas that could be cleaned up or people in need of help. You may not even need to leave the house to find lots of stuff in need of someone to work on it. You may be the ideal someone to take ownership of that particular problem. Who better to help the people in your neighborhood, or to organize a fundraiser or cleanup campaign than you? Local problems are often best handled locally. But, before you jump in to start solving problems, a little preparation will go a long way. Start by defining the problem (a problem clearly defined is half solved). Then brainstorm possible solutions, perhaps with the people who are affected by the problem. Decide which solution seems best, and then prepare a plan and put the plan into practice. You might need to evaluate your plan afterwards, and if it didnt work out as planned you might try one of your other plans. But remember, you are someone who can solve this problem. So dont give up. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

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6 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Dane County informational meeting, Stoughton Public Library, 304 Fourth St. 6:30 p.m., Martin Luther Christian School Spring Program, LakeView Church, Stoughton

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Meredith (Amanda Friday) rolls a joint in her bedroom much to the chagrin of the brides cousin Frances (Angy Gagliano).

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress

Despite their differences, the bridesmaids in Five Women Wearing the Same Dress have a lot in common. Georgeanne (Stephanie Robey), center, is consoled by Frances (Angy Gagliano), right, and Trisha (Nicole Hale), who are all bridesmaids. The play is presented by the Stoughton Village Players, and continues at 7 p.m. March 13-15. Ticket info can be found at stoughtonvillageplayers.org.

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Coffee Break Festival logo contest goes until April 11

The Stoughton Chambers Coffee Break Festival, held on Aug. 16 2014, is again sponsoring a Logo Contest. The winning logo will be placed on 500 sampling mugs sold at the festival as well as T-shirts and promotional and other material. Designs should represent the Coffee Break experience/culture/history. The winner will receive a mug and T-shirt with the design on them and a $50 Stoughton Chamber Gift Certificate. Interested individuals can download an entry form at Stoughton wi.com/coffeebreak, call 873-7912 or coffeebreak@ stoughtonwi.com for more information. Entry deadline is April 11.

Young musicians perform in winter concert series

More than 350 young musicians, including youth from Stoughton will enliven the Wisconsin winter with beautiful performances of both classical and contemporary works this Saturday and Sunday. Stoughton youth participating are Quinn Wilson, Gladys Wentorf and Eva Anderson. The concert series kicks off at 1:30 p.m. with Sinfonietta performing works by Copland, Tchaikovsky, Smetana, Gazda, and Leyden. At 4 p.m. Concert Orchestra will perform numerous works including Three Songs of Chopin by Chopin, In the Bleak Midwinter by Holst, Band of Brothers by Michael Kamen, and The Great Gate of Kiev by Mussorgsky. On Sunday at 1:30 p.m., Philharmonia Orchestra will perform the 4th movement of Beethovens Symphony No. 5, the 4th movement of Shostakovichs Symphony No. 5, Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 by Grieg, March and Procession to Bacchus by Delibes, and finally Procession to the Cathedral by Wagner. At 4:00 p.m., the Youth Orchestra will close the concert series with Tchaikovskys Symphony No. 4, Liturgical Scenes by Milburn, and El sombrero de tres picos by Manuel de Falla. The Winterfest Concerts will be held in Mills Concert Hall in the UW Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St. Tickets are available at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for children under 18 years of age.

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Dual season ends at state

Vikings fall in state quarters against Bay Port
Division 1 team state tournament Thursday against No. 2 Bay Port at the UW-Madison Fieldhouse. Co-head coach Dan Spilde said the ANTHONY IOZZO Vikings circled eight matches they Assistant sports editor believed they would need to win to move on from the quarterfinals, but It wasnt going to be easy as the Stoughton ended up with six wins out No. 5 Stoughton High School wres- of 14 matches and dropped its dual tling team opened up the WIAA 42-21. They got a few too many bonus points, and we didnt get those wins we needed, Spilde said. It was a tough dual. Bay Port is a tough team. We were proud to get here. We have to go home and regroup. Tomorrow is the first day we start next season. The Vikings were in a position to push Bay Port, especially after junior Gunnar Helland edged junior Landis

Junior Austin Benton receives advice from co-head coach Dan Spilde (right) and assistant coach Jason Thiry (middle) during his 182-pound match Friday, March 7, in the WIAA Division 1 team state quarterfinals at the UW-Madison Fieldhouse. Benton needed a pin to keep Stoughton alive and nearly picked it up on three separate occasions in his match, but he lost an 8-6 overtime match to junior Christian Andres. The Vikings lost the dual 42-21.

Hanson 4-2 in the 152-pound match. Helland picked up a takedown at the buzzer of the second period and added a reversal in the third, and he was able to stay on his feet for the final 45 seconds. That win made it 22-21 Bay Port with four matches to go, but the

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Girls basketball
ANTHONY IOZZO
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Foul trouble leads to early exit

The Stoughton High School girls basketball team lost 49-45 to Oregon in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal last Friday, but the Vikings grew up this season with three seniors leading them to a 15-8 record. Stoughton also finished second in the Badger South with an 8-4 record, and it will return five of seven players that scored at least 100 points. All of that is due to our seniors, head coach Rami Hoaglin said. (Maren Schultz, Payton Gross and Patricia Dumas) have been in the program for the past four years, and what they learned, they shared with the younger kids and that set the foundation for the success we had this season and for the success we will have next year as well. The Vikings did erase a nine-point deficit at halftime with a 15-6 advantage in the third to take a two-point lead, and they had a chance to pull away in the back-and-forth final minutes. But then a little foul trouble allowed mismatches for Oregons offense, and the Panthers were able to capitalize, Hoaglin said. Oregon senior forward Maddy Gits, who finished with 17 points, knocked down two free throws late in the fourth to break a tie, and Stoughton never led or was tied again. We had our chances a couple of times after that and just werent able to handle the ball and had costly turnovers, Hoaglin said. Oregon jumped out early in the first to take a 16-9 lead, and that lead stayed through the second. Gross finished with nine points, while freshman Payton Kahl added eight. The Vikings now look to next season and have eight returners coming back, including junior Jordyn Weum, who

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Senior forward Maren Schultz breaks pats Oregon senior forward Hannah Kane in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal last Friday at Stoughton High School. The Vikings lost the 49-45.

Kenzie Torpy was honored as the Jessie Vetter Award winner for the second consecutive season last week. Kenzie was the backbone of our team this season, Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said. Her goals for the year included improving on her statistics from last year, and she met each and every one of them. Torpy finished first in the state with a .953 save percentage and fifth overall with a 1.58 goals against average in helping the Icebergs (13-10-2) to the WIAA regional finals. She is such a strong and dedicated individual that we were able to stay confident all season long, even with such a short bench, Jochmann said. The top teams in the state were forced to play two lines against us all season long if for no other reasons than to have their top scoring threats on the ice against her. It was quite a season, and without a doubt, Kenzie earned each and every award she received. Not surprisingly, Torpy was selected to the first-team All-State squad and named as unanimous first-team Badger Conference goaltender. Kenzie was very much a focused, vocal, and by-example leader for us this season, Jochmann said. She consistently gave us a chance to win games and if nothing else, periods within games. Sun Prairie led the way with two first-team all-conference picks in junior forward Alexis Peterson and freshman Jada Ward, who was also selected as an honorable mention AllState player. The Cap City Cougars added two more selections on the second team where they joined Stoughton senior Rachel Dvorak. Rachel has always been a contributor to the Icebergs, even since her freshman year, Jochmann said. Shes an impact player on the ice. Maybe not always on the stat sheet, but absolutely during game play. Dvorak finished second on the team with 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) over the course of 26 games. Monona Grove junior Samantha Kinsler was named an honorable defender, while Stoughton junior Casey Marsh was selected as a forward. Kinsler finished the season with two goals and seven assists in 24 games. She also appeared once in goal, making four saves in a shutout win against Viroqua. Marsh led the Icebergs in points (29) and goals (21) over 25 games. She added eight assists. Both Dvorak and Marsh were also nominated as AllState forwards

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Hale helps UW-Stevens Point make NCAA DIII tournament

JEREMY JONES
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Tournament. After appearing in 21 games last season, Hale has played in 13 games Former Stoughton High School to this point this season. The Pointers (20-5-2) will make and Northern Lights standout Justin their 10th appearance in program Hale, a junior defenhistory, the last of which came in seman, helped the 1998, when the Pointers finished as UW-Stevens Point national runners-up. mens hockey team It is a great opportunity for our to its first appearprogram as a whole, Hale said. ance in the NCAA Having not been to the tournament Division III postseafor so long, we plan on taking full son in 16 years. advantage of the chance weve been The P o i n t - Hale given. ers earned one of The Pointers head to St. Paul, four at-large bids in the 2014 NCAA Championship Minn., for a quarterfinal round

match-up against the University of St. Thomas on Saturday. Ever since this summer the mindset has been one thing, win a championship, Hale said. That was the expectation from day one. The Tommies (21-4-2) earned an automatic qualifying bid to the tournament by winning the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. The Pointers and Tommies met early in the 2013-14 season, a Nov. 15 match-up in St. Paul, with the Pointers earning the 3-0 victory. We definitely feel like we can make a legitimate run and contend for the NCAA title, Hale said.

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Adams selected to American football worldwide ELITE team
Stoughton High School student Jesse Adams will represent the United States as part of the American Football Worldwide ELITE team in a game against the national U19 team of France scheduled to take place in Paris on March 29. This past fall, Adams played defensive and offensive line while serving as the long snapper for head coach Jason Thirys Vikings. In his senior season, Adams was named first-team All-Conference in the Badger South for his work on the defensive line as he compiled 90 total tackles, 20 of which were for a loss.

McCarthy makes Central College (Iowa) track and field team

Sophomore thrower April McCarthy of Stoughton is a member of the Central College womens track and field team in Pella, Iowa. McCarthy is a varsity letterwinner, who finished sixth in the weight throw at the 2013 Iowa Conference indoor track and field meet.

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Senior Payton Gross barrels through Oregon junior guard Kelsey Jahn last Friday in a regional semifinal.

Regionals: Vikings finish

season 15-8 overall
Continued from page 9 missed all but one game this season with a torn ACL. Stoughton also will add girls from the JV team (17-5) and the freshmen team (17-3), which Hoaglin said shows the entire program has the mindset to be competitive and win. We are ready with that mentality to jump in and take it one step forward, Hoaglin said. ... We dont want to just be the contenders anymore. ... The seniors set the foundation for that. It was a great group of girls. We are going to miss them.

State: Vikings finish dual season with 20-3 overall record

Continued from page 9 Vikings allowed a technical fall and a pin in the next two matches to force junior Austin Benton to go for a pin at 182 pounds just to keep Stoughton alive. Benton almost got that pin three times against junior Christian Andres, but he couldnt hold him down long enough. Benton did get a takedown and a near fall in the third period before allowing a reversal to send the match into overtime. Andres picked up a quick takedown in the sudden-death period to defeat Benton 10-8. That loss clinched the dual for Bay Port. I dont hardly take that as a loss because he was going for a pin. That is the only reason he didnt win the match, Spilde said. He is a team player and has been all year, but we still needed to win one more in there. The Vikings fell behind 10-0 after two matches before tying it up with three straight wins at 106, 113 and 120 pounds. Freshman Garrett Model had one of the more exciting matches in the dual as he needed a sudden-death overtime to pick up his decision at 120. Model led freshman Brady Shulfer 6-4 in the third after a takedown, but Shulfer, who qualified for individual state, was able to force overtime with a late reversal. But Model didnt let the mistake cost him, and he was able to pick up the takedown in overtime and win 8-6, which tied the dual at the time. When I got the overtime takedown, I felt great and thought that I helped my team, Model said. I just kept it moving and kept it positive. Freshmen Brandon Klein (106) and Tristan Jenny (113) won the first two matches for Stoughton. Klein picked up a 9-0 major decision over freshman Jarod Maes with three takedowns and a near fall. Jenny won his match 5-2 over junior Henry Prange after a takedown and near fall in the first period.

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Junior Zach Hasselberger, who finished second at individual state, had one of the tougher matches at 126 pounds. He faced senior Chase Farr, who took third at state. Hasselberger fell behind early but battled back to trail by two in the third period. He was caught for a takedown early in the third, however, and he was a little dazed from the move. Hasselberger stayed on the mat, but he was pinned in 4 minutes, 33 seconds. (Hasselberger) wrestled toe-to-toe with (Farr), but he banged his head, Spilde said. We maybe should have defaulted him out, because he didnt look like himself after that. Sophomore state champion Collin Kraus (132) continued his success with a 14-5 major decision over senior Derek Sundin. Junior Joe Nelson, who took fifth at individual state, also picked up a win at 145 pounds with a 12-1 major

decision over junior Sam Rathburn. Nelson picked up three near falls in the third to run away with the match. Despite the quick exit from state, Spilde said the team is optimistic about getting back next season. The Vikings finished 20-3 in dual meets with all three losses against teams ranked in the top 10 this season Milton, Merrill and Bay Port. Stoughton lost to Milton during the regular season but defeated the Red Hawks in the team sectional. Merrill was also a team-state qualifier and lost to Bay Port in the semifinals. Bay Port fell in the finals to No. 1 Kaukauna. The Vikings also return all but three wrestlers next season seniors Brian Wagner, Joe Pulley and Kyle Patun. Wagner and Pulley were starters, while Patun started three-quarters of the season. Despite not starting to wrestle until high school, all three athletes were able to help with the success of the program the last few years.

The fact that they have gotten this far is a credit to their work ethic and their athleticism, Spilde said. (Pulley) didnt always get as many wins as some of the other kids, but he got a late start and really worked hard in the room to improve himself. Brian Wagner was one of our toughest guys on top. We depended on him a lot. We bounced him around up there to get points for us. He has been a rock and a captain for us. Kyle Patun has been a great workout partner. He is just one of those guys that is a classy individual that we were proud to have on our team as well. It is a great group of guys. But the rest of the core remains intact, including a slough of freshmen that were able to get a taste of team state and who made individual sectionals. We had a lot of young guys that are very competitive and are hungry for more, Spilde said.

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Liz Menzer
Age: 54 Family (spouse, children/ ages): 3 sons (Evan, Graem and Rory) who graduMenzer ated from Stoughton Schools. Weve also opened our home to a young mother from Benin, West Africa, and her four-year old son. Originally from: Stevens Point Lived in area since: 1994 Education: Bachelors degree in communications, minor in Art from UW Stevens Point; some graduate coursework in organizational communication; working on teaching certification through the WI Technical College System. I regularly attend programs sponsored by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards to stay current on educational and governance issues facing Wisconsin schools. Occupation/Employer/job title: VP of Marketing and Communications for MetaStar, Inc. I teach part time at Madison College. I also oversee a nonprofit organization, the Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence. Political experience (include committees/commissions, lost elections): Appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board in 2007; have been re-elected twice. Have served as board president since 2009. Prior to being on the board, I was involved in Working for Kids, and served on several district committees (strategic planning, class size, human growth and development, facilities). Other notable affiliations: I serve on the Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission, the higher education accrediting body for a 20 state region. I am vice president of the Alliance for Performance Excellence, and am a member of the Baldrige National Quality Award Foundation. What makes you qualified to be on the school board, and what is your personal stake in Stoughton schools? As the longest serving member, I understand board governance, school finance, and policy, as well as our local context. Public education is a priority for me. Im seeking a third term on the Board because I want to be part of the tremendous positive momentum we have in this district. What can the board do to ensure schools remain strong despite limited funding? Leverage community partnerships and collaboration to provide new opportunities for district. Keep focused on student learning and achievement. Continue to invest in professional development for staff. Learn from other districts. Implement operational efficiency measures. Advocate for adequate state funding. Communicate with our community about our successes and needs. What actions should the district take to stem its declining enrollment? Continue to tell our story and celebrate student and staff success. Encourage new, relevant classes and programs. Explore more virtual and blended offerings. Use input from community, staff and students to improve. Advocate for residential growth. What's your opinion on the districts handling of its budget deficit over the past five years? The board has been fiscally responsible, making enrollment-based reductions, implementing efficiencies, and levying only what is needed to meet obligations without sacrificing safety and minimizing impact on quality instruction. We have closed a school, changed benefits, and asked staff to contribute more. to open enroll. We have so many amazing opportunities and unique programs to offer, but I think that we need to work harder to market and promote all that Stoughton Schools has to offer. What's your opinion on the districts handling of its budget deficit over the past five years? We have continued making cuts in the district, ensuring that those cuts are invisible to the quality of education. Most staff members are doing the work of more than one employee. The board has acted frugally, only spending what is absolutely needed. I am proud of the work they have done.

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ConnectStoughton.com We need to work double-time to get information out to voters about how important it is to pass the referendum this year. What actions should the district take to stem its declining enrollment? We must focus on open enrollment INTO our schools and promote our great programs and awards to the surrounding areas. Other districts need to hear and see news of our Fab Lab, CNA program, middle school science, National Merit Scholars, and new math curriculum. What's your opinion on the districts handling of its budget deficit over the past five years? The district has kept a lean budget since the last referendum passed. However, decreased staff involvement and benefits have discouraged some great, experienced staff. Unfortunately it took until January to decide to go to referendum, limiting time to get information to the voters about where their tax money will go. Do you support the current proposed referendum? I wholeheartedly support the referendum! We have already reduced as much as we can without cutting into needed services and programs.

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Do you support the proposed Do you support the proposed referendum? referendum? I support the referendum. Absolutely, I support the referendum. These resources Bev Fergus will allow us to keep offering the cutting-edge programs and Age: 52 education that our students Family deserve. (spouse, children/ages): Brett Schumacher Gregg, Jake, Age: 41 23, Max, 18 and Annie, 16 Family (spouse, chilOriginally dren/ages): from: Madison Fergus Wife, Cheryl. Lived in Children: Isaac area since: (9), Amelia 1994 (4), Gavin (2). Education: BS Biochemistry Originally Schumacher UW Madison; continuing from: Green education in personal training, Bay group fitness, and nutrition for Lived in area since: 2007 athletes. Education: BS in molecular Occupation: Fitness/ biology from UW-Madison. Wellness and Core Conditioning Instructor, Owner Occupation: Senior Scientist of Fitness by Nature, LLC at Promega Corporation Political experience: Political experience: Board Appointed to the Stoughton of Education since October Area Board of Education 2010, including: Chair of twice, in January 2013, and Facilities Committee, member in October 2013: Current of Finance, Communications Board member; Currently a and Website committees. member of Policy Committee, Other notable affiliaCommunications Committee, tions: American Society of and Culture and Climate Mass Spectrometry, Madison Committee Astronomical Society, member Other notable affiliations: of Sons of Norway Mandt Volunteer for The Special Lodge and member of Sandhill Olympics, active volunteer in Working for Kids parent group. Stoughton Schools as a parent and core conditioning instruc- What makes you qualified to tor be on the school board, and what is your personal stake in What makes you qualified to Stoughton schools? be on the school board, and My qualifications are: my 3.5 what is your personal stake in years serving on the Board, Stoughton schools? working on and leading crossTwo of my three children are functional teams in my occustill at Stoughton High School. pation, and listening carefully I have a passion and dedica- to all viewpoints and rendering tion to the schools that have an impartial decision benefiting so successfully educated my children. My personal stake is children. I have a Biochemistry the Districts children, including degree from UW-Madison, and my own. have been an active volunteer for almost 19 years, teaching What can the board do to math, science and reading. ensure schools remain strong despite limited funding? What can the board do to We can continue to find effiensure schools remain strong ciencies throughout the sysdespite limited funding? tem. The District already runs Even with hopes of passing very lean, and many expenses the referendum, we will still and levels of service are manwork diligently to maximize our dated by State and Federal govresources and will use every ernment. Focusing on core curdollar efficiently, reducing riculum is good, but students expenses where we can. We need more opportunity to stay will be creative and resourceful globally competitive. in striving for educational excellence. The board will continue What actions should the disto partner with the commu- trict take to stem its declining nity and businesses to attract enrollment? young families and fund new We must continue to provide programs. opportunities to the students, such as the FabLab and dualWhat actions should the dis- credit courses, to encourage trict take to stem its declining families to live in Stoughton enrollment? and enroll their children in its We need to work with schools. This is a shared burthe community to promote den with the city, as we must Stoughton and attract young attract new families to settle families, and to attract students here.

Education: BS Nursing Mount Mary College, BA Biology Colorado College Occupation: Meriter Hospital, Staff Nurse working in Labor and Delivery, Ante partum/Postpartum, and Newborn Intensive Care Unit. Political experience: no political experience Other notable affiliations: I am a volunteer at Sandhill School and part of Sigma Theta Tau, nursing honor Do you support the proposed society. referendum? I voted to propose the refer- What makes you qualified to endum question to voters. be on the school board, and what is your personal stake in Stoughton schools? Alison Sorg Our two children attend Age: 48 Stoughton schools. In talking with Stoughton residents, Family (spouse, children/ whether they have children in ages): My husband, Kevin, our schools or not, they all is Director recognize the importance of of Client well-educated children to our Services at community. As a nurse, I know InteriorLOGIC the importance of gathering the Facility information needed to make Planning. informed decisions to improve Our sons are outcomes. Matthew age 8, a secondSorg What can the board do to grader, and ensure schools remain strong Rohan, age 6, despite limited funding? is a kindergartner. We can look for ways to Originally from: Rockford, encourage open enrollment Ill. to our schools and retain our Lived in area since: quality staff. Encouraging more Stoughton 8 years, Madison community volunteers will since 1989 ensure our staff has extra help. Whats your opinion on the districts handling of its budget deficit over the past five years? Tremendous work has gone into making every dollar count in the District. Every expense gets scrutiny. Partnerships are sought, as happened with Cummins. The community was generous in granting the last referendum, and that money was wisely invested in buildings and staff.

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Lars Joseph Felland
Corrina Strandlie and Jason Felland of Madison announce the birth of their son Lars Joseph Felland, weighing 7 pounds and measuring 19 3/4 inches. Lars came into the world Jan. 26 at Meriter Hospital in Madison. He has one older sister, Arianna. Grandparents are Joan Strandlie and the late Curt Strandlie of Stoughton and Bruce and Inger Felland of Edgerton.

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June Harriet Wright
Thomas (Joan) Wright of Parma, Ohio, David (Carol) Wright of Fond du Lac, Greg (Mary Ellen) Wright of Delevan, Steve (Beth) Wright of Oshkosh, Kevin (Laurel) Wright of Savage, Minn.; daughters: Sonja (John) Macho of Oshkosh, Janel (Paul) Rumbuc of Oshkosh, Julie (Brett) Poquette of Oshkosh; stepsisters: Donna Witte (Ray) Harlow of Grapevine, Texas, Barbara Lysager (Howard) Vindedahl of Kalamazoo, Mich.; twenty grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren June was preceded in death by her husband, Ed; her parents, Thomas and Emma Joitel; her sisters: Avis Joitel, (infant), Elinor (Harry) Wright, Ada (Jerry) Trieloff. Visitation for June H. Wright will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from 911 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale, 124 S. Main Street, Rosendale, WI 54974. Funeral Service for June H. Wright will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale. The Rev. Charles R. Thompson will officiate. A luncheon at the church will follow the funeral service. Interment will then follow at Rosendale Cemetery in the Village of Rosendale. Memorials will be sent to Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale and Heartland Hospice.

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d/o/d: January 12, 2014 Case No. 14PR118 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth July 9, 1938 and date of death January 12, 2014, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 2751 Williams Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is May 30, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000 Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar February 18, 2014 Attorney Matthew T. Roethe Roethe Pope Roethe LLP 24 North Henry Street, PO Box 151 Edgerton, WI 53534 608-884-3391 Bar Number: 1037736 Published: February 27, March 6 and 13, 2014 WNAXLP

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June Harriet Wright, age 89, formerly of Rosendale, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2014, in Oshkosh, with family by her side. June was born June 19, 1924, in Stoughton, the daughter of Thomas Odin and Emma (Hendrickson) Joitel. She was a graduate of Stoughton High School class of 1942. June went on to attend Madison Cosmetology School in Madison and worked as a Beauty Operator for two years in Madison. On Oct. 3, 1946, June was united in marriage to Edmund O. Ed Wright at Central Lutheran Church in Stoughton. June was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church of Rosendale, where she sang in the church choir for 40 years, was part of the Ladies Aid and Prayer Circle. June was an amazing and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was Please visit butzinmarchspending time with her ant.com to send online confamily. dolences Survivors include sons:

Case No. 2014 PR 130 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth February 5, 1947 and date of death January 4, 2014, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 425 Lowell Street, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is May 30, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000 Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar February 21, 2014 David. M. Houser 301 W. Main Street PO Box 347 Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-7781 Bar Number: 1000814 Published: March 6, 13 and 20, 2014 WNAXLP

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Terry A. Brumley

Terry A. Brumley, age 49, of Stoughton, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 29, 1964, in Madison, the son of LeRoy and Barbara (Scharf) Brumley. Terry graduated from Stoughton High School in 1982. Following high school he joined the U.S. Army and served in Korea for two years. Terry worked at Gullickson Trucking and previously at Goodyear Manufacturing. In his spare time, Terry was a Harley enthusiast; he loved riding his motorcycle. Terry was a member of the Sauk Prairie Hog Chapter. He enjoyed spending time with his family and numerous friends. Terry is survived by his daughter, Ashley Brumley; two step-daughters, Nichole Rusch and Brittany Wiedenbeck; mother, Barbara

Brumley; granddaughter, Madison Brumley; niece, Marcella Pulliam; and cousins, Jeff and Debra Thomas. He was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy; infant son, Joshua; aunt, Donna Thomas; and grandparents, Gordon and Dolores Scharf. A Memorial Mass was held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, with Fr. Randy Budnar presiding. Memorials may be made to the family, Agrace HospiceCare, or American Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Agrace and also to family and friends for their support. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you And whispered Come to Me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 873-4590 of Stoughton; children, Blair (Darlene) Anderson of Franklin, Hope (Alan) Holtan of Stoughton, Quin Anderson of Woodford, Faith (Ken) Harper of Brandon, Fla., Zane (Renee) Anderson of Monona and Vance (Alexandra) Anderson of Reedsburg; 15 grandchildren, Matt (Emily) Holtan, Mark (Raquel) Holtan, Steven (Stephanie) Anderson, Cephas Harper, Michael (Sofia) Harper, Kristen (Mike Rosholt) Anderson, Kelsey (Jonah) Reason, Kourtney Anderson, Breona Anderson; 12 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Sally Anderson of Stoughton. She was preceded in death by her parents; and granddaughter, Denise Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2014 with the Rev. Mark Petersen presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family thanks the wonderful caregivers at Skaalen. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson 873-4590

Ruth Jane Herbeck

Ruth Jane Herbeck

Marilyn J. Anderson

Marilyn J. Anderson

Marilyn J. Anderson, age 86, of Stoughton, passed away after a long battle with Diabetes, Addisons and heart disease on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Skaalen Home. She was born on Oct. 19, 1927, in Racine, the daughter of Stephen and Frances (Olson) Hart. She married Wilfred M. Anderson on Nov. 10, 1945, in Stoughton. Marilyn was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. Marilyn was many things, baker, beader, gardener, farmer, shoe maker, pants maker, foster mother to more than 40 babies, and crocheted more than 100 cozy covers for cancer patients. Her sense of humor and her laughter were some of her greatest gifts. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilfred Willie

Ruth Jane Herbeck, Ruthie, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2014. She was born on Aug. 5, 1926, in Elroy, the daughter of Frederick and Wilhelmenia Jensen. She was united in marriage to Daniel Frank Herbeck on Aug. 4, 1951, at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Elroy. He preceded her in death in 2002. Ruth received her bachelors degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and went on to receive a masters degree in education from University of WisconsinWhitewater. Ruth taught for 32 years in both Hillsboro and Stoughton, predominately as a Unit Leader for fifth grade at Kegonsa Elementary School in Stoughton. After retiring, Ruth spent her time as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Ruth was an active member for over 56 years in the parish she loved, St. Anns Catholic Church and it was through her parish that she found great joy in serving in many different ministries, most recently including the Liturgy and Vocations Commissions, as well as several prayer groups. She was also an active member in the Society of St. Vincent DePaul and was a Charter Member of the Stoughton Lioness since 1976. Ruth enjoyed traveling including trips to Norway, Alaska, Germany, Italy, France and numerous visits each year to her children in Canada, Sweden, Boston and Dallas. She loved being outdoors and spent numerous hours joyously tending to her flower and vegetable gardens throughout the summer months. Ruths unwavering faith gave her the strength, energy and foundation for what she will be remembered for most - her loving heart, the kindness of her spirit, the generosity of her warm smile and hugs and unselfish attention to those in need through both prayer and service. Loving mother of Steve

(Kristine) of Mineral Point, Mary Jane Segerlund of Stockholm, Sweden, Suzi (Tom) Garrity of Medfield, Mass., and Brent (Patty) of Carrollton, Texas. Devoted grandmother of Danny (Brittney), Sven, Mackenzie, Kelly, Luke and Zachary. Ruths two sisters, Genevieve Ricciardi of Wheaton, Ill., and Rosemary Lunde of Elroy, survive her. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Wilhemenia, daughter Mary Jo, son-inlaw Christer, daughter-inlaw Sheryl, great-grandson Bentley, two brothers Frederick and Donald, and sister Joan. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, March 10, 2014 at St. Anns Catholic Church, 323 N Van Buren Street, Stoughton, with Father Randy Budnar and Monsignor Gerard Healy copresiding. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the St. Anns Education Endowment Fund, 323 North Van Buren Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589 or stanns-school. org. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice.com. I am home in Heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade? Oh! But Jesus love illumined every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himself to meet me in that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus arm to lean on, could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still: Try to look beyond earths shadows, pray to trust our Fathers Will. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth you shall rest in Jesus land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting; oh, the joy to see you come! Cress Funeral Home 206 W. Prospect Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244

Shirley Ann Thorsen

Shirley Ann Thorsen

Shirley Ann Thorsen, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Oct. 18, 1946, in Bemidji, Minn., the daughter of Wayne and Viola Derby. Shirley was a longtime hairdresser in Stoughton and she touched many peoples lives. She enjoyed going to Vegas with her husband Leo and spending time with her sons at Camp Randall Stadium. Shirley loved to watch the Packers, Badgers, NASCAR, and spending time with her grandkids. Shirley is survived by her husband Leo, her mother Vi, five sons Michael (Susie) of De Pere, Christopher (April) of Oregon, Aaron, Jasen, Dorian and her daughter Becky (Craig) of Stoughton.

She is also survived by her six grandchildren, Austen, Kaley, Laken, Jacob, Gage, and Jacob; and three sisters, Sharon (Neil) Lewis, Bonnie (Garen) Emrick and Donna (Tom) Phillips. She was preceded in death by her father Wayne. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 2014, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Friends may greet the family on Thursday, March 13, 2014, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until the time of services on Friday. Immediately following the service, friends and family will gather for a luncheon at the American Legion Post 59 on 803 N Page St. Stoughton. Interment services will be held after the luncheon at Roselawn Cemetery in Monona. The family would like to thank the staff at 5 and 7 South of St. Marys Hospital. Memorials may be made out to Agrace HospiceCare or a charity of your choice. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice. com Cress Funeral Home 206 W. Prospect Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 and enjoyed crocheting and knitting. While married, she enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. She was also a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary in Hibbing, Minn. Frances is survived by a niece, Carol Sparky Huck; great-nieces and a greatnephew. She was preceded in death by her first and second husband; sisters; brothers; and her beloved dog, Mickey. Funeral Services were held at Gunderson Stoughton Funeral Home, 1358 Highway 51 N., Stoughton, on Monday, March 10, 2014, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing, Minn., at Noon, on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson 873-4590

Frances K. Paolo

Frances K. Paolo

Frances K. Paolo, age 95, of Cottage Grove, passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital. She was born on Jan. 23, 1919, in Dodgeville, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Mary (Chop) Vukonich. Frances was first united in marriage with Nathan Martin and then Tony Paolo. She loved cooking, baking, and going through recipe books. Frances also loved canning

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GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 Bedroom Units available starting at $695 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 OREGON 1-BEDROOM Apartment. 2-Car garage. $640/month. No pets. Jane 608-271-7071 STOUGHTON- 2/bedroom small house, N. Forrest St. Appliances, basement washer/dryer. Window A/C, deck, offstreet parking. Suitable for 2 people. $695/MO+ utilities/ security deposit. 608-225-9033 or 608-873-7655 STOUGHTON AVAILABLE April 1 Convenient location, safe neighborhood, 304 King St 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath, approx. 850 sq. ft., very clean and well maintained, off-street parking and A/C. Laundry and storage lockers available. No Cats. Smoke Free Building. $750/mo with discount plus electric heat. 608-293-1599

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C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904 DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$50/month 10x15=$55/month 10x20=$70/month 10x25=$80/month 12x30=$105/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Monda for the Stoughton Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24 / 7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road

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ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $695 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589

845 HOUSES FOR SALE

FARM/HORSE FARM: 35 Acres! Huge riding arena, tack room, barn/machine shed. Also beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath completely remodeled home. Large farm kitchen w/stand, 1st floor laundry, tiled floors, new roof. Creek running through property. fruit trees. $355,000 - - Call Pat's Realty, Inc. at 608-884-4311

WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725

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MADISON FOR SALE Two Scag Commercial Zero-turn lawnmowers. 1-48 inch machine ($2000) 1-61 inch machine ($3000) Professionally serviced and in very good condition. 608-249-6773

730 COnDOS & TOwnHOUSES FOR REnT

EVANSVILLE TOWNHOUSE 2 Bedroom, Laundry Hook-up Big yard. 1 1/2 baths. $650 + utilities. 608-628-9569

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ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC. Only 8 lots remaining! Choose your own builder 608-215-5895 OREGON BERGAMONT Lot 442 with full exposure By Owner Make offer! 608-212-2283

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ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900

990 FARm: SERvICE & MERCHAnDISE

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411

801 OFFICE SpACE FOR REnT

STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or Office Space. 400 sq ft. $299/month utilities included. 608-271-0101 VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052

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180 BIG SQUARES 2nd and 3rd. Stored inside. 608-329-6644 DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The Courier Hub Classifieds. Call 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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L-7546: BEAUTIFUL Hardware Store with established business in Marion, WI. Good year round income. $250,000. Contact Nolan Sales, LLC, Marion at 715-754-5221 or 800-472-0290 for more info.

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Oregon, Wisconsin The Oregon Police Department is currently accepting applications to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The current starting salary is $44,566 a year. Qualifications: Must be 20 years of age, valid Wisconsin drivers license, no felony convictions, preference given to certified law enforcement officers and 60 college credits from an accredited college. Apply: By 5:00 p.m., March 21, 2014 to the Oregon Police Department, 383 Park Street, Oregon WI 53575-1494. 608-835-3111. Only Oregon Police Department application forms will be accepted and processed. Applications will be mailed upon request. Applications may also be obtained on the Village website www.vil.oregon.wi.us.
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830 RESORT PROpERTY FOR SALE

L-1966: APPROX. 930 acres of Hunting Land in Oneida County all in one piece. Beautiful lodge sleeps 8. completely high fenced. Miles of frtg. on Tomahawk River. Lake frtg on Johnson Lake. Good business. Contact Nolan Sales LLC, Marion, at 715-754-5221 or 800-472-0290 for more information.

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Personal Banker/Consumer Lender

Join the team at McFarland State Bank! We are a successful $400 million independent community bank headquartered in McFarland, WI serving Dane County. We are currently offering an excellent full-time opportunity within a professional environment. Working within the retail banking team, this individual will serve current, new, and prospective clients with not only a great attitude, but with the knowledge of a variety of financial tools too. Activities include, but are not limited to, consumer lending, cross sell deposit services & products, discuss and quote interest rates, execute account changes and other pertinent account information. Opening and processing new accounts. If you enjoy serving external and working with internal clients, are well organized, detail oriented, and thrive on a variety of tasks, this position is for you. The preferred candidate has experience in personal banking and consumer lending. Strong written and interpersonal skills, self-motivation and solid computer skills are also preferred. This full time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including 401(k), paid vacation and cafeteria plan. This position is located at our Downtown Stoughton office. Does this opportunity match your desired career path and qualifications? If yes, you are invited to submit your resume to:

Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is currently looking for a Nutrition Services Clerk. The non-benet position is 16 hours per week, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., MondayThursday, 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Fridays. The successful candidate must be procient with Microsoft Word, organized and a selfstarter. This position includes supervising the kitchen staff, meeting with residents, charting in medical records and other clerical duties. Exceptional customer service is a must.
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Park: Friends group aims to erect half-mile fence to stop dogs from running into street
Continued from page 1 them away from the highway. In addition, because that water is nearly stagnant, it can be dangerous to dogs in the summer months when blue-green algae blooms appear. Dogs cross the shallow trench, especially when it freezes during winter months and have been seriously injured or killed by cars traveling at 55 mph or faster on Hwy. N. In just a half-hour visit to the park in late February, staff from the Courier Hub witnessed four or five unleashed dogs run into the trench. Owners immediately call to the dogs, but there are trees and brush surrounding the trench, which can further attract the dogs to the site. There is a wooden and chainlinked fence to enter the dog park, which keeps dogs from running into the parking lot, but nothing to keep them away from the highway. Five dogs had crossed the ice the day Dickens was hit, and all were coaxed back

Donation jars
Jars for donations are located at the following to help Friends of Viking Dog Park erect a park fence: Claws 2 Paws, 1305 Main St. Chalet Veterinary Clinic 1621 E. Main St. Stoughton Veterinary Clinic, 1900 US Hwy 51/138 to the park except Dickens, whose pelvis was broken in three places when a car could not swerve in time to avoid him. While Dickens recovered he was out at the dog park braving the cold last month the Friends dont want to take another chance. We really do need a barrier, said Laurie Mecum in a news release. Its a safety concern. Stoughton resident Gregory Lee, who is part of the Friends group, said after dogs have crossed the trench, hes even had to run out on

Linda Boreman at Viking Dog Park with her dog Rosie. They play fetch on the wast side of the park, away from the trench.
Photos by Victoria Vlisides

From left, supporters of the fence are Jay, Sarah, and Garrett Johnson, along with Friends of Viking Dog Park members Dennis Borman (camouflage coat), Linda Borman with their dog Rosie, Laurie Mecum, Richard Douglas holding Dickens, Jane Dean (fur hood crouching), Andrea Dean (red hat) holding her dog River, Mike Dean (blue coat), Sharon McQueen (kneeling) holding Mecums dog Brannon, Gregory Lee (kneeling) with Samson. Behind them is the open area between Hwy. N and the dog park where they hope to erect a fence.

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Hwy. N to stop traffic to Hes an avid supporter of ensure their safety. erecting the fence. Like most of the group thats bonded over the goal of protecting Stoughton pets, he hopes that others will rally to make the park safer for dogs, owners and vehicle operators on Hwy. N. The Dane County Parks Division supports the plan for additional fencing and is working closely with the Friends of Viking Park, according to the release. The total estimated project

cost is $3,000, of which the Friends must raise $1,500. Each dollar raised will be matched. Assistance to construct the fence has already been donated by Stoughton Lumber and Claws 2 Paws Animal Supply. Twelve-year-old Friends member Andrea Dean volunteered to make and distribute collection jars to local area businesses and is rallying her friends to help out with a barbecue and Friends of Viking Park dog wash fundraiser,

which will be held Saturday, May 10, at Claws 2 Paws, 1305 E. Main St. Donations are currently being accepted, and all donations will be matched. Checks should be made out to Friends of Dane County ParksViking and may be mailed to: The Friends of Viking Park Karla Gander, Treasurer 1189 Racetrack Road Stoughton, WI 53589 Victoria Vlisides

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