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There are not many people who know Stoughton better than Cathy Rigdon. She wasnt born here, but Rigdon has called Stoughton home since the fifth grade. More importantly, shes volunteered and worked for the city, in one capacity or another, for almost 30 years. Rigdon became director of Stoughton Area Emergency Medical Service in November 2003 and has decided to retire March 2. But that doesnt mean shes leaving the service. She will continue on as a volunteer EMT. This is kind of a small community, and there are so many wonderful people I run into, whether its here on my job or if Im out on an EMS call, she said. Ive always enjoyed working with people and for people. And even though Im retiring, thats not going to stop.

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Rigdon took a job as the citys deputy treasurer in December 1985. A little more than a year later, she became Stoughtons first female volunteer firefighter. She said joining the fire department pushed the limits of the departments comfort level, as well as her own. Then-fire chief Oscar Forton was forward thinking and progressive enough to hire a woman, Rigdon said. He asked me if I would consider applying, she recalled. I told Oscar I would apply if he put my brother on the fire department. My brother wanted it so bad. So I applied in front of the Police and Fire Commission, and they hired me. At the same time, my brother applied. They hired him 6 months later, she continued. Our family joke has always been its bad enough to be beat out by a woman, but being beaten out by your own sister is really bad, she said with a laugh. In September 1992, Rigdon joined the EMS as a volunteer emergency medical technician while maintaining her full-time job at City Hall and continuing as a volunteer

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Cathy Rigdon is stepping down as Stoughton Area EMS director but will continue to volunteer as an EMT.

Dont worry about seeing orange barrels along Hwy. 138 just yet the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is just studying the road corridor right now. Officials plan to study existing conditions and look for ways to improve safety along the stretch of highway from Hwy. 14 in Oregon to Hoel Road in Stoughton. WisDOT project manager Franklin Marcos said the purpose of the study is to see what traffic issues there are and plan for future safety improvements, if necessary. The need for planning is particularly important with other corridors and roads under review and set for reconstruction in the coming decade. Last Thursdays meeting at Oregon High School gave a crowd of about three

dozen people a chance to hear about whats been studied so far and share what their concerns were about the road as it is used now. The road is a busy one compared to similar-sized roads in the state: Hwy. 138 has a crash rate of nearly double the state average for similar roads. Farm access points make for more crossings than the average rural highway, as well. WisDOT officials emphasized that no construction dollars have been set aside for the project. Marcos told the Hub that the study could possibly identify safety improvements such as a passing lane or extended turn lanes but there would be no major reconstruction efforts planned as part of this study. The main purpose is to develop a longterm plan for the existing corridor, he said. In order to do that, WisDOT officials have looked at data from previous years

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firefighter. She continued to work as a volunteer EMT nights and weekends throughout her tenure as EMS director. I am now in my 22nd year of service as a volunteer EMT on Stoughton Area EMS, she said.

years before retiring from the department. By then, she had become EMS director. She has accomplished a lot in that role. One of her biggest accomplishments has been increasing the EMS staff from 23 to 43 while maintaining fiscal independence through grants and Expanded service other funding sources. We are a self-sufficient Rigdon also worked as a volunteer firefighter for 22 department at no cost to the

citizens of Stoughton or the towns we serve, she said. Rigdons been able to achieve that independence by writing and being awarded more than $420,000 in grants in 10 years, she said. Shes also proud of the fact that Stoughton Area EMS received the highest award presented by Dane County

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Sonny and Linda (Olson) Swangstu were announced as the 2014 Syttende Mai King and Queen at the Feb. 9 Norse Afternoon of Fun. Sonny and Linda are both full-blooded Norwegians with grandparents that came from Norway. They have lived in and around Stoughton all their lives and have been married for 23 years. Linda and Sonny both graduated from Stoughton High School (Sonny in 1958, and Linda in 1961). Their children are also Stoughton High School graduates. Sonny has three children (Karie Manhart, Lynn Thorsen and Shannon Moungey). There are seven grandchildren on Sonnys side. Linda has three children (Sherri Lausch, Ron Drogsvold and Mary Hougan.) There are three grandchildren on Lindas side. Sonny attended Milton College in 1959 with a scholarship. He served in the United States Air Force from 19611964. He returned to Stoughton to learn carpentry and was self-employed until retiring. Sonny has accomplished many things throughout his adult life. He has been a coach for kids in football, basketball and baseball. He also played baseball for several years and managed the Home Talent League. He was also commissioner of 36 teams for the Home Talent League for two years. He ran the Stoughton Recreation Department as a volunteer for a period of time. He was the first candidate to win for the City Council as a write-in on a ballot. He has been on the council for 10 years. He has been an American Legion member for 40 years and the commander for four years. He was in charge of renovating the present American Legion and also worked as a volunteer for four years renovating the Stoughton Youth Center. He was nominated Citizen of the Year and Volunteer of the Year in the past. Linda has not worn as many hats as Sonny but has contributed a lot to Stoughton through volunteering. She has been active with the American Legion Auxiliary. She was president for two years and vice president for one year. She is active in volunteering at the American Legion for their funeral luncheons, fundraising, coordinating staff for Friday night Fish Fry, bartending and waitressing. She is also a volunteer member of Partners of Stoughton Hospital at the Stoughton Hospital. Editors note: In the past, the Hub announced the Syttende Mai royalty right after the Norse Afternoon of Fun. We apologize for any confusion with the delay of the announcement.
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Continued from page 1 the Robert L. Brunning Award of Excellence. We are the only EMS in the county to receive this award three times, in 2005, 07 and 09, she said. And at an average of 4.5 calls a day, Stoughton Area EMS has the highest number of calls per year in Dane County for a volunteer service, Rigdon said. Another little-known fact is that through Rigdons grant writing, the EMS has provided 27 defibrillators to city departments. Even though Im so proud to have worked for the city for 29 1/2 years, I think my accomplishments on Stoughton EMS have made me what I am, Rigdon said. community has no idea how much time and effort it takes for these members to volunteer. The public sees firemen as heroes, and people see police officers because theyre out every day, but they dont know what goes on with the EMS other than if they happen to hear a siren or see an ambulance go by, she said. Most people dont interact with us unless theyre the ones were serving because they have a medical need. Unless youre someone whos directly touched by the service, you would probably not be aware of what the EMS is and what they do. Rigdon noted that her retirement has prompted city officials to form an ad hoc committee to look into the pros and cons of consolidating the fire and EMS departments into a single organization. While she thinks its OK to look at this if theres a feeling that theres money to be saved by consolidating, I dont think thats realistic. room and do some quilting, We cant run much leaner Rigdon said. and meaner than were runThe Yahara River Quilters make quilts to give to the vetning, she said. erans every year, she said. The Ready to kick back group donated some 70 quilts Rigdon grew up the sec- last year. The other group, called ond oldest in a family of eight kids. After marrying, having Feathers, uses antique sewing two kids of her own and then machines from the 1920s to divorcing, she was remarried the 1950s and sews quilts on to Roger Thorson, who retired them. While she has other interlast year from Stoughton Utilities. The couple has two ests, Rigdons biggest passion remains providing emergency grandchildren. Rigdon said shed planned services to the community. I am a Certified Emergento work a few more years, but after seeing how much her cy Manager, a program hosted husband was enjoying retire- by the State of Wisconsin, ment, she decided to join him. she explained. There are Im thinking about all the probably less than 100 people things still in my life that I whove completed that since want to do on my bucket list, it started around 1990. So she said. So I decided why Im hoping to be able to be not do it while Im healthy, involved in any emergency and I can enjoy my time with preparedness issues that will be going on. my husband. I will still be very involved She developed a passion for quilting a couple of years ago in the Stoughton community and has joined two quilting because my life didnt start and stop with being employed groups. I cannot wait to sit in my with the city.

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Reports collected from the log book at the Stoughton Police Department. Jan. 26 4:55 p.m. Lights at the railroad crossing were partially broken. Wisconsin and Souther Railroad was called to fix the issue. 5:50 p.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested for disorderly conduct, violating a restringing order and trespassing on Rowe Street. 11:12 p.m. A 28-year-old man was reported as a trespasser on South Academy Street. The man was not cited, but was taken home and turned over to his mother. Jan. 29 7:40 a.m. A 41-year-old man was suspected of stealing candy bars from Kwik Trip West. 6:25 p.m. A 25-year-old woman was arrested for disorderly conduct after a domestic disturbance on Moe Circle. 10:24 p.m. A 36-year-old man was arrested for disorderly conduct and property damage after a disturbance on Blue Heron Court. Jan. 30 12:20 p.m. A 31-year-old man was arrested for disorderly conduct after making threats to his estranged wife. Jan. 31 2:40 p.m. Police responded to Coopers Causeway after a person reported an older woman feeding the geese in the area. No one was found when police arrived. 9:09 p.m. A 15-year-old girl was arrested and cited for possession of THC after a blood draw at Stoughton Hospital. The girl was stopped on Hwy. 51 near Silverado Drive on suspicion of OWI. Mark Ignatowski S t . A n n t o learned that a lending hand support Pan- to those in need is one of thofer were the most rewarding things religious edu- you can do, Panthofer The person who played cation Coor- said. Ive learned that you a large part in Stoughdinated Cath- can always turn to God ton High School senior i e T r u e h l , regardless of whichever cirAnnalise Panthofers faith retired priest cumstance you may be in. couldnt be there to watch Panthofer Panthofer is the first Msgr. Gerard her receive the scholarship Healy, cur- student from St. Ann Parthat she got by following rent priest Fr. Randy Bud- ish to receive the scholarhis example. My grandpa had played nar, former Journey of the ship, stating that she was a huge role in my faith jour- Heart coordinator Tom All- both excited and honored ney throughout my entire cox and religious education to have won this for the church. life, always exuding con- teacher Sue Jorgenson. Panthofer figured that I received a lot of conditional kindness to everyone, said Panthofer, a she would be a worthy can- gratulatory feedback from member of St. Ann Parish. didate for the scholarship the community and church He volunteered through- when she first heard about after having one, she said. out his entire life and often it during a confirmation Many unfamiliar faces made a point of saying brought me with. I was able class. I knew Id be a fairly something about it to me to follow by example and carry forward basic Chris- decent candidate based off after mass. my past three trips on JourPanthofer plans on contian values. Panthofer was awarded ney of the Heart at the time tinuing to give back as she the Youth Faith in Action and my years of elemen- goes into the field of pedion Nov. 5 by Catholic tary school at St. Anns atrics in college after being inspired by the children Charities and received her School, Panthofer said. Applicants were required she met on mission trips. award at the Madison Marriott West. The scholarship to write an essay about how She also plans to use those of $500 is awarded to two they have brought faith skills in the Peace Corps high school seniors, one to their parishes, schools, afterwards. I will carry this honor girl and one boy, in the home and communities and Madison Diocese each year the ways they live out their with me forever, Panthofer faith. said. My faith journey has for the past four years. Through Journey of the impacted my outlook on Her grandfather was a member of the Monona Heart, our churchs annual life as well as my willingKiwanis, so as he did char- mission trip, Ive learned ness to give of myself and ity work for local projects valuable lessons by serving help those in need. like Adopt-A-Highway, disadvantaged communities food pantries and the Sal- throughout the U.S. Ive vation Army. Panthofer would often , Stoughton is happy to introduce tag along, finding joy in Amanda Veum to our Salon Services team. Amanda offers volunteering as he did. My favorite thing to all cosmetology services specializing in organic hair color. do was ring bells during the Christmas season with him through the Salvation Army, Panthofer said. Believe Salon Services There were about 500 155 West Main Street people in attendance to (608) 873-7911 see Panthofer receive Introductory offer - mention this ad and take the scholarship. Some of $10 off your rst hair color with Amanda those in attendance from
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Supercenter is not a good fit for Stoughton

In 2005, our father, the late Larry Weiss, won election to City Council. The central issue of his candidacy was the proposed WalMart supercenter. Dad believed that outsiders should not take the lead in Stoughtons development (Courier Hub, 09/08/2011, p. 20). In his position, Dad concluded that a supercenter was not a good idea. Wal-Mart though abandoned the proposal before it ever came up for a full vote. The reason may have been an independent analysis, which concluded that WalMart probably could not sustain 50 additional supercenters nationwide. With disappointment, we learned that the supercenter proposal is back, with more cause for concern. Residents may not know that Wal-Mart is currently facing federal criminal charges for retaliatory firings of workers who protested their low pay (Huffington Post, 01/15/2014). Wal-Mart also consistently discriminates against its female workers, underpaying them relative to male counterparts and routinely passing over them for promotions. At one Ohio supercenter, some employees were struggling so much that their fellow associates conducted a Thanksgiving food drive last year (Huffington Post, 11/18/2013). Finally, Wal-Mart routinely lobbies for tax breaks (Green Bay Press Gazette, 01/07/2014) so it is unlikely that extensive revenue will find its way into City Halls budget. This is to say nothing of the environmental impact. The proposed location on Rt. 138 would convert fields to a 155,000 sq. ft. building and adjoining parking lot. Wildlife, such as deer, birds, and butterflies, rely on such open habitat for their survival. Wisconsin prides itself on its wildlife and picturesque landscapes. One of the BEST things about Stoughton is that it is out in quiet country, and yet a 20-minute drive accesses all the city amenities of Madison. One of the highest compliments Dad received upon his passing was from Mayor Donna Olson who stated that, [Larry] very calmly reviewedall the information and then made an informed decision (Courier Hub, 09/08/2011, p. 20). Wal-Mart already bailed on this proposal once another supercenter probably creates unwanted self-competition. Combined with questionable labor practices, we stand by Dads decision that a supercenter is NOT a good fit. We do recognize that some cannot afford trips to Janesville or Monona. Therefore, we would advocate for finding a replacement that treats its employees and the community more equitably (as an example, Costco already pays its workers an average of $21 an hour; MSNBC, 01/30/2014). Debra Weiss Wausau Anne Weiss State College, Penn.

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easonable people can disagree, but I cant understand why Mayor Donna Olson and city alders who support the Kettle Park West development refused to postpone signing a $5.1 million taxpayer funding agreement at their Jan. 28 meeting. A two- or four-week delay would not have satisfied all who oppose the development. But it would have given the mayor an opportunity to gain the support of some who were undecided and only wanted more time to review the agreement. Many, including alders, had unanswered questions. At least attempting to build consensus would have been worth the delay, particularly in a small community like Stoughton, where values like neighborliness and listening to others ought to be more than mere lip service. Bill Livick The request to delay the decision by a few weeks was not unreasonable. Though Olsons administration has been working on this deal for three years and had talked about it last year, the draft of the development agreement and the news that a Wal-Mart Supercenter would anchor the project were not unveiled until mid-January. Most of the public hadnt seen the agreement until just a few days before the deal was scheduled for a decision, and everything that happened before that was purely conceptual from a citizens perspective. And while signing the contract in the middle of the night isnt illegal, it certainly adds to a perception that things are not being done transparently, particularly when it was obvious that one alder intended to request a reconsideration of his vote. There is no reason to think the agreement would not have passed after postponement. It might have been approved by more votes, in fact, and it would have left fewer people feeling that their concerns had been brushed aside. It all comes down to respect. At one point during the fivehour Jan. 28 meeting, the council had deadlocked 6-6 on whether to table the resolution approving the agreement. The mayor could have appeared more respectful of residents and more confident in the project if she had voted to table the matter. But she was impatient. Olson obviously believes shes doing the right thing for the city. And maybe it will ultimately be good for Stoughton. No one can be

sure yet though it is a sad fact that building retail stores is what passes for economic development these days. But the process has had several problems, any of which could have justified postponing a decision. For one thing, city attorney Matt Dregne couldnt say whether the agreement conformed to requirements in the citys so-called big box ordinance, as he hadnt read the ordinance. Its also beyond me how the council could justify voting for a project so significant before an impartial economic impact analysis provides an idea of how it might affect local businesses. The city is now seeking bids for such a study, but it seems pointless now that the agreement has been signed. In addition, Ald. Tom Majewski questioned why the city would reimburse the developer up to $550,000 for grading at the 35-acre site. Or why the city is willing to borrow $4.6 million in tax-increment financing in the next two years to make the retail project happen. I have yet to hear a good reason why they couldnt hold off to get some of those answers. Ald. Tricia Suess asked that question twice at the Jan. 28 meeting. She was comfortable with the agreement and wouldnt support tabling it if there were a serious consequence, but then added that people need time to adjust to it and know that we recognize what theyre saying. Olson and Council President Eric Hohol responded by asking what more information she and other alders could get that they didnt already have. Well, answers about the big box ordinance or the potential fiscal impact on existing businesses might have helped. At one point, Kettle Park West, LLC, attorney Ron Trachtenberg answered Suess question: The further we get delayed, the more likely we are to lose our tenants; therefore the project will die. Really? Its stunning to think Wal-Mart has been trying to build a Supercenter here for something like 10 years, yet would give up because of a 30-day delay in the approval process. That suggests a serious lack of commitment that would be better to know now. Olson defended not allowing a postponement by telling the Hub most people in Stoughton want the development to happen and support the potential taxpayer funding. They are a silent majority, she said. She knows this because people have told her while she was

shopping for groceries or attending basketball games. But theres a problem with that reasoning: This is a public decision that requires public discussion and debate because it involves public financing. Anything said in private should not count. That is why the council has a segment of its meetings dedicated solely for public comment, which on this project was dominated by people who either wanted the agreement postponed or rejected. The mayor thinks more supporters havent spoken up because theyve been intimidated by the opposition. To me, thats part of the plan of those that so adamantly oppose is to intimidate the others so they dont speak up, she said. Thats a shocking thing for an elected official to say or think about people in her own community. It comes back to that important word: respect. I attended the meetings and saw no evidence of intimidating behavior, nor had I heard that alleged until the mayor mentioned it. I still believe the mayor has good intentions, and have admired her work in the years that Ive been reporting on city government. But there has been precious little compromise in this process. I wasnt around when the city last went through a dispute over a Wal-Mart Supercenter, so I asked a professional acquaintance of mine, Lynne Diebel, her thoughts on the matter. The divisions from the last round were healing until this happened, she said. In a town this size, we all feel as though our opinions should at the least be considered. During the previous fracas, the council acknowledged both sides and truly worked to find the right solution. Now, no. I didnt expect Donna Olson to take that approach and Im disappointed. This reminds me of the councils response last year to residents who opposed a decision to start applying herbicides in parks. A group gathered more than 500 local signatures on a petition asking the city to hold off until it had time to develop a comprehensive turf management plan. I didnt hear a single voice from the public or see any letters calling for using herbicides. Yet the council moved forward, almost as if nothing had happened. So much for the voice of the people. Bill Livick covers Stoughton and Oregon government for Unified Newspaper Group.

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Downtown will grow along with Kettle Park West project

Why is it that those that are most vocal about what our downtown and its businesses need to survive have never owned or run one? I have, for over 40 years, in downtown Stoughton, hired lots of great Stoughton people, grew our business, and met a substantial payroll every one of those years. There are lots of things necessary to do what we did at Jensen Furniture a knowledge of finance, of personnel management, of your products, and your buildings. The one absolute essential however, dwarfing all others, is growth of your customer base, your sales, and thereby your cash flow which is the life blood of every business. This growth for our downtown businesses will come from the Kettle West project bringing new customers to our town. They will shop at Wal-Mart yes, because they like to. WalMart didnt get to be the size it is without millions of people liking to shop there. And, while in Stoughton, they will eat in downtown restaurants, get an oil change, have an auto repair done, and generally avail themselves of all the goods and services from our downtown merchants that Wal-Mart doesnt provide. Why would Wal-Mart want to build a new bigger store in Stoughton when they have a superstore 10 miles up the road in Monona? Because they know they can draw new shoppers from Evansville, Oregon, Brooklyn, Edgerton, Albion, Cambridge, Cottage Grove and all parts in between. This growth is vital to them, and to our downtown businesses as well. Its time to welcome some growth to Stoughton for the good of the whole community, the schools, the churches, the hospital, and the businesses. Our mayor and city officials have done a responsible job of putting the pieces together for growth. If you continue to throw cold water on all interested commercial developers, you soon get marked as antibusiness, anti-growth. You then will deteriorate, dry up, and die on the vine. Lets not let that happen to Stoughtonlets move forward with this opportunity. Bob Jensen Stoughton

Harvey hits the SHS stage

A large (and imaginary) six-foot-three rabbit has invaded the Stoughton High School theatre department. From Feb. 27 through March 1, the theatre department will put on the show Harvey, a play about a man named Elwood P. Dowd and his constant companion Harvey, a rabbit that is invisible to everyone but Elwood. Things all start to unfold when Elwood shows up uninvited at a party hosted by his sister Myrtle and starts to introduce Harvey to everyone, and prompts his mother Veta to commit him to a sanitarium. After an unfortunate mixup at the sanitarium, Veta ends up being committed instead, and Elwood and Harvey escape. The show in particular is special because it highlights the importance of imagination and the thought of keeping imagination alive, said senior Lizzie Hubing, who plays the character of Veta. One of the other unique aspects of the show is the double-casting, where every character has two actors rotating between

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What: Stoughton High School production of Harvey When: 7 p.m. Feb. 27 and March 1, 2 p.m. March 2 Where: SHS auditorium, 600 Lincoln Ave. Tickets: $5 Info: 877-5747 playing them on the performance nights. The character of Elwood is played by both senior Tanner Novotny and junior Keaton Read, Veta is played by Hubing and junior Bethany Kelly and Photo by Kimberly Wethal Myrtle is played by seniors Senior Tanner Novotny, left, and junior Keaton Read practice for the SHS Nicole DelPizzo and Britni production of Harvey with a practice prop, also named Harvey. Cohen-Wichner. It allows a broader range of actors to contribEvansville FFA ute to a great production, 23nd Annual Novotny said. Directed by Dee Dee South Central Wisconsin Bouzek, the show will start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27 to March 1 and 2 p.m. on March 2. Tickets are $5 at the door. Sunday, March 2, 2014 For information call 877-5747. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Evansville Field House
(Please use the Fair St. entrance) Admission: $3.00 (children under 10 are FREE) Kiddie Pedal Pull at 12:00pm Lunch provided by the Evansville FFA (Sandwiches, chips, desserts and beverages) Exhibits include: Farm machinery, trains, cars & trucks, train & farm displays, real farm tractors, a kiddie pedal pull, & much more. For more information contact: Ron Buttchen, 32 Cemetery Rd., Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-4125.

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Kettle Park West wins and downtown project loses

Seven years ago, citizens with city leadership met to create a new vision for downtown Stoughton. What emerged from this work was the Railroad Corridor Neighborhood Plan which was adopted in March 2009. A fantastic plan with green space, housing, business incubators, and commercial development. So, why wasnt the plan implemented? Answer: when Mayor Olson came into office in 2010, her administration determined that growth to the west was better (decided without public involvement) and thus began a series of moves that gave rise to what is now the Kettle West TIF project. While the Kettle West process is far from over, it is clear that Mayor Olsons administration cares little for serious downtown revitalization. Having staked her reputation on Kettle West success, Kettle West must succeed at all costs and that bodes poorly for the downtown becoming vital again anytime soon. Stoughton is a small city and apparently cannot serve two masters well: one must win and one must lose. Stoughtons downtown has somewhat held its own, but the clock is ticking. Serious redevelopment is needed. There remains inadequate use of our great river-side areas, parking remains a struggle, and stores need an aggressive advocate. If Kettle West is built, the downtown will have but 24 months to reclaim its inertia before the west side becomes a sub-regional shopping hub. Traffic patterns will change and fewer people will migrate to the congested downtown on a rotting Business 51. Mayor Olson may not care, but we must. This cannot be the end game. Roger Springman Stoughton

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Coming up
The Stoughton Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site Senior summer school
The site will officially be open on Thursdays through April 3 from noon to 5 p.m. The site will continue to be located at the TRI COR/Schroeder building, 724 East Main Street. People need to go in and make an appointment, as there is no phone access. March 8 and learn some techniques and methods for crafting a great plot for your novel, memoir or screenplay. The Stoughton Senior Center is hosting educational We will refer to Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and summer programs for seniors at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Holes by Louis Sachar for examples. For adults and Seniors maintain an active lifestyle and lifelong learning. teens in grades 6 and up. No pre-registration required. Programs include meals, field trips, lectures from local university professors, accommodations and entertainment. There are about five programs a summer at various loca- Caregivers class tions (from 7-15 nights). Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education proThis summers locations will be Chicago, Bellingham, gram designed to help family caregivers take care of San Diego, Portland (Maine), and Providence. themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings and increase your ability to make tough Simplify in spring decisions. Classes run from 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Stoughton Hospitals Bryant Health Education Center March 11 through April 15 at the senior center. The cost is is hosting a presentation entitled, Simplify in Spring at $10. To register, call 873-8585. noon on Friday, March 7. The first step to a simpler, easier life with more time and meaning can be a good spring cleaning. Meet the Nutrition Magician Whether you are down-sizing or just want to be more Nationally known author and a regular health expert on purposeful in your life, this workshop will walk you Channel 3000, Donna Weihofen, a Registered Dietitian through the process and decisions to simplify your life. To Nutritionist (RDN) will present a fast-paced program at register for this free talk, please contact Sonja at 873-2356 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, March 19 at the Stoughton Senior or pr3@stohosp.com. Center that motivates audiences to make healthy, tasty food choices. Her program will answer: What happened to that old Writing series: Plot food guide pyramid? Is pasta really so bad? Should I take Have you ever read a book or watched a movie that kept a vitamin? How about herbal supplements? What are the you on the edge of your seat, dying to know what hap- best cancer fighting foods? Are chocolate and red wine pens next? Come to the library from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, new health foods? Open to All. If staying for lunch, call

Ladies luncheon

Chase away the winter blues with a ladies luncheon at Stoughton Hospital from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. The luncheon will be served at noon and immediately following, guest speaker Lynda Markut will present Humor for the Health of It. The cost is $15 in advance (purchase at Stoughton Hospitals gift shop) or $18 at the door, including the lunch, speaker and giveaways. Door prizes will be drawn and those who wear blue will receive an extra prize. This event will take place in Stoughton Hospitals Bryant Health Education Center on the lower level. Please RSVP to Becky at 873-2205. Space is limited so register early. This event is sponsored by the Partners of Stoughton Hospital. To learn more about upcoming events and programs, please visit Stoughton Hospital on Facebook, Twitter or at stoughtonhospital.com.

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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Community calendar
7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents Harvey, SHS Performing Arts Center, 877-5600 6:30-7:15 p.m. evening story time for children up to age six, Stoughton Public Library, 873-6281 Stoughton School District no early childhood classes and student early release 11 a.m. for grades K-5; 11:15 a.m. for grades 6-8; 11:25 a.m. for grades 9-12 7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents Harvey, SHS Performing Arts Center, 877-5600 7:30 p.m., Eilen Jewell, Stoughton Opera House, 877-4400 7 p.m., Stoughton High School presents Harvey, SHS Performing Arts Center, 877-5600 7:30 p.m., The Stray Birds, Stoughton Opera House Noon to 5 p.m., Fritzs Stoughton Bluegrass Jam, VFW Post 328, 214-4286 2 p.m., Stoughton High School presents Harvey, SHS Performing Arts Center, 877-5600 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Gathering Table free community dinner, Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., 206-1178 7 p.m., Stoughton Area School District Board of Education meeting, administration building, 320 N. Street, 877-5000 1 p.m., Helen Keller A Life Nearly Lost, performed by Jessica Michna, senior center 5:30 p.m., Ash Wednesday meal at Cooksville Lutheran Church; service at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m., Stoughton Area School District referendum listening session, Fox Prairie Elementary School library, 877-5020 7:30 p.m., The Quebe Sisters Band, Stoughton Opera House 7 p.m., spring band concert, Stoughton High School 1 p.m., gardening presentation, senior center 6:30 p.m., SASD referendum listening session, River Bluff Middle School cafetorium, 877-5020

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Christ Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church

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

Friday, Feb. 28

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. Thanksgiving mass 8 p.m., Nov. 28

St. Ann Catholic Church

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.

Saturday, March 1

WestKoshkonongLutheranChurch Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church

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

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

Sunday, March 2

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

Thought for the week

Vulnerability
The word vulnerable comes from the Latin word vulner, meaning wound. All of us are vulnerable, because we are capable of being wounded. We can obviously be wounded by accidents or illnesses, but also by words and even by the expression on someones face. Its even possible to be wounded by someone not speaking to us or not looking at us, which wounds us on account of them not recognizing us. These physical and emotional vulnerabilities make us feel weak and perhaps needy, and ironically, the best way to overcome them is to admit them and to reach out to others by admitting our vulnerability. But, we are also spiritually vulnerable, a result of the fact that we have all sinned, and will continue to sin, in disobedience to Gods will. We are, in short, wretched creatures in need of Gods mercy. How uncertain you are of receiving Gods mercy is a measure of your ultimate vulnerability. We are like convicted criminals seated at a lavish banquet in the Kings presence, and we really dont know whether we will be pardoned or executed at the end of the meal. We certainly dont deserve to be pardoned, we are guilty after all, but by going to God with love in our heart and admitting our sins we find that our spiritual vulnerability is diminished. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service I acknowledged my sin to you,and I did not cover my iniquity;I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5

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Nicole Hale, Amanda Friday, Stephanie Robey, Tracy Markle and Angy Gagliano help tell a tale of honesty and emotions as they perform Five Women Wearing the Same Dress with the Stoughton Village Players.

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Ever been to a wedding where everyone in the wedding party is smiling, but something less cheery is lurking beneath the surface? Then the plot of the Stoughton Village Players latest show, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, might hit home. The play was written by Alan Ball, who also wrote the dark, edgy comedies American Beauty (a Best Picture Oscar winner) and HBOs True Blood and Six Feet Under. Five Women is all about brides, bridesmaids and dresses, according to a press release from the players, so audience members are advised to buckle up and get ready for a wild night of honesty and emotions among women. The theater will be decorated as if the audience is going to a reception, so they will feel like part of the party. The show takes place in the brides upstairs bedroom of her parents upscale home, where the bridesmaids are mostly hiding out for various reasons from the bride and others at the reception

downstairs. They are: Mindy (Tracy Markle), the grooms outspoken sister who travels her own path in life; Trisha (Nicole Hale) one of the brides former friends with a questionable reputation; Georgeanne (Stephanie Robey), the brides friend from middle school who has a strained relationship with her due to an incident with the brides former boyfriend; Frances (Angy Gagliano) is a nave

and very religious cousin of the bride very much out of her element in this crowd; Meredith (Amanda Friday), the brides sarcastic and ever-annoyed sister with a tough exterior but conflicting emotions inside. Also in the cast is Tripp Davenport (Bo Collins), a dashing usher who falls for one of the bridesmaids. The players website shows photos of the bride and grooms engagement trip and the cast talking about the wedding. Director Patt Dischler and set builder Jeff Horton have created simple staging that takes audience members into the heart of the action and conversations. This show has adult language and themes and, like real life, there are arguments, revelations, laughter and heartfelt discussions. Tickets are $10 for Thursdays and $12 for Fridays and Saturdays and are available at McGlynn Pharmacy or at stoughtonvillageplayers.org.

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Joe Nelson, Zach Hasselberger, Collin Kraus & the To register for this free event, please contact Sonja at 873-2356 or pr3@stohosp.com. Stoughton Wrestling Team are State Bound!
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The Stoughton High School Wrestling team won the team sectional with a 29-25 win over Milton on Feb. 18 to advance to the WIAA Division 1 state tournament Friday-Saturday, March 7-8, at the UW-Madison Fieldhouse. Podium shots: Juniors Joe Nelson and Zach Hasselberger and sophomore Collin Kraus also advanced to the individual state wrestling tournament Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27-March 1, with sectional titles at the WIAA Division 1 Oconomowoc sectional at Oconomowoc High School.

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Sophomore Collin Kraus (126 pounds) goes for a near fall against Ryan Nelson (Elkhorn Area) in the finals Saturday, Feb. 22, in the WIAA Division 1 sectional at Oconomowoc High School. Kraus won the match with a 17-4 major decision to win a sectional title and advance to state, which is Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27-March 1. Juniors Zach Hasselberger (120) and Joe Nelson (145) also won sectional titles and advanced to state.

Going back to state

But after claiming a second berth this season, winning the 126-pound sectional title last Saturday at Oconomowoc High School, Kraus said this year will be a little different. There is not as much pressure because I have been there and know what is going on, he said. I just have to keep my focus and try not to have all the fans get to me. Kraus still ended up finishing third overall at 113 pounds in 2013, so his goal is to make the finals this year. And with junior teammates Zach Hasselberger (120) and Joe Nelson (145) also joining him at the Kohl Center
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Joe Nelson, Kraus and Hasselberger advance to state with sectional titles
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What: WIAA Division 1 individual state wrestling tournament When: Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27- March 1 Thursday start: 3 p.m. Where: Kohl Center in Madison Cost: $10 for each session

When sophomore Collin Kraus went into the WIAA Division 1 state individual wrestling tournament last year, he felt a little pressure because it was his first time representing Stoughton High School on such a big stage.

in Madison Thursday-Saturday, he said he and his teammates will try and motivate each other and build off of any successes. And that has been something the Vikings have had all season, with 12 individuals advancing to individual sectionals and a team state berth on Our energy had been really good, top of all the success in some of the best tournaments in the state, includ- If a person wins, then the other guys ing the Cheesehead Invitational.

The future came a year early for the Stoughton boys hockey team Tuesday as junior goaltender Matt Murphy was once again thrown into the fire. Murphy, playing in the place of the senior Taylor Lyons, made his first playoff start and did everything in his power to keep the Vikings season alive. However, not even Murphys inspired play in net could stave off defeat in a 2-1 WIAA sectional semifinals loss inside the Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena. Murphy finished with 35 saves for Stoughton to just 17 by Kettle Moraines Max LeClaire. Matts effort and mental control throughout the game was outstanding, Vikings head coach Kris Rosholt said. He never got down and always stayed in the right spot to make saves. Knotting the score early in the second period and trying to take their first lead of the game, the Vikings instead saw senior defenseman Colten Vingum called for interference. Senior Jeff Johnson helped Kettle Moraine regain the lead shortly after, scoring with 44 seconds on a manadvantage. I didnt see much of anything, Murphy said. I was screened out in front. It was the first period though that set the tone in what quickly developed in a fast-paced, back-and-forth race up and down the ice. Kettle Moraine/Mukwonago/ Oconomowoc was the first to benefit from the wide-open style of play just less than 12 minutes into the first period. Flying up the left side of the ice, senior forward Connor Freeman fired an unimpeded laser up and over the glove of the Vikings goalie.

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While senior Connor Sawyers hasnt decided where hell attend college for the next four years, the Stoughton boys swimming standout certainly wont be forgotten when hes gone. Sawyers not only helped the Vikings break a relay record for the second-straight week, but he also claimed an individual SHS record during Fridays WIAA Division 2 state swimming meet. I was very excited to just qualify for state last week, Sawyers said. Ive been swimming for almost 14 years, making it here was really the culmination of a lifetime of hard work and dedication. Sawyers, who just missed the

SHS 200-yard freestyle record by five-hundredths of a second at sectionals, opened the meet swimming to an 11th-place finish inside the UW Natatorium in a lifetime-best 1 minute, 51.19 seconds. His time was 1.2 seconds faster than the previous record held by Zach Niemeyer. He then joined sophomores Sam Hynek, Isaac Eugster and Gabe Ross to add a 10th-place finish on the 200 free relay, breaking their own school record from the previous week in 1.33.58. Following the 200 free relays finish Friday, Stoughton first-year head coach Karissa Kruszewski raised the bar once again, telling the team the goal is now to get all three relays back to state next season.

At the start of this season, however, both records seemed like long shots. This season was a gigantic change, Sawyers said. We all miss Elise (McLaury). She was a great coach, but with Karissa coming straight out of college as a Badger swimmer it was a totally different mindset at practice. Those tougher practices made all the difference in the end, Sawyers said. The first thing Karissa said when she came in was, youre going to be hurting after every practice. Youre going to have to put 100 percent into everyPhoto by Jeremy Jones day, Sawyers said. She definitely wasnt lying. We were all Senior Connor Sawyers posted a school-record time of 1 minutes, 51.19 seconds in the

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Captain Rachel Dvorak celebrates her third-period goal with teammate Katie Glover (18) Thursday against the Badger Thunder. The Icebergs won 4-1 to advance to the WIAA sectional semifinals Tuesday in Onalaska.

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The MSO Icebergs girls hockey co-op knew very well that the winner of the sectional 3 playoff bracket is going to have to go through Onalaska. Tuesday, the fourth-seeded Icebergs headed to the Omni Center in Onalaska looking to upset the host Hilltoppers and advance to their first WIAA sectional final game in the process. The top-seeded Hilltoppers had other ideas, however, rolling 6-1 behind two goals and two assists from senior Theresa Knutson. One of the nations top scorers in girls prep hockey history, the University of Connecticut setup a goal

and scored another to help Onalaska out to two-goal lead. Stoughtons Rachel Dvorak cut the Hilltoppers lead in half five-and-a-half minutes into the second period before Jamie Weilandt pushed Onalaska back ahead by a pair of goals. Knutson, who leads the state with 74 goals and is second overall with 95 points through 24 games, capped the game with a goal and an assist. Jaclyn Reeves tacked on the Hilltoppers other goal. Oregon junior Kenzie Torpy finished the game with 52 saves as the Icebergs dropped to 14-10-2 on the season. Jenalyn Schindler

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Vikings win third straight Badger South crown

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Stoughton boys basketball head coach Matt Hockett celebrates with his players after their last second 57-55 overtime win against Janesville Craig last Friday. The Vikings clinched the Badger South Conference last week as well with a 51-42 win at Madison Edgewood last Thursday.

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What: WIAA D2 regional semifinal: No. 2 Stoughton vs. No. 3 Monona Grove When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 Where: Stoughton High School seem to be ending as the Vikings, which earned a No. 2 seed for the D2 tournament, begin their quest for a fourth-straight sectional final and a second straight state berth against No. 3 Monona Grove (16-6, 9-3) in the regional semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday. Out of the other 10 teams in Stoughtons top half the sectional, the Vikings have played six of them. And if the team gets by the Silver Eagles, they would get the winner of top-ranked Mount Horeb and No. 4 Oregon or No. 5 Monroe. The Vikings have played all of those teams and have also played Reedsburg, which is also seeded No. 1 in the other regional, and No. 2 Sauk Prairie. I dont know if you are going to have another matchup in the state on the floor with that many wins combined just to make the regional final, Hockett said. The road this year is definitely going to be a battle every night. The regional final is at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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It was a week of thrills for the Stoughton High School boys basketball team. After winning its third-straight Badger South Conference title with a 51-42 win at Madison Edgewood Thursday, the Vikings (17-5 overall, 10-2 conference) came back to get a 57-55 win over Janesville Craig Friday on a last-second overtime shot. Head coach Matt Hockett said the week was like March Madness in February. This was the first time in school history that the boys basketball program won three straight conference titles, as well, which Hockett said is a more difficult feat than making the three straight sectional titles from 2011-13. These guys stepped in and really embraced the culture that was built and put their own twist, he said. Every team is different but these guys specifically grew up and came through the ranks in a successful program ... and now as seniors these guys are part of a pretty special tradition as of late. For us to do it in the Badger South Conference, which many regard as one of the most balanced and competitive conferences in the league, is just a credit to our kids and what they have been able to do. And the conference season doesnt

Stoughton broke free of a halftime tie in the third quarter at Edgewood (9-13, 7-5) to pull away for the victory. The Vikings outscored Edgewood 15-6 in the third and held serve in the fourth to clinch the conference title. Senior Will Clark and junior Nick McGlynn each scored 12 points, while freshman Troy Slaby added 11.

Stoughton 57, Craig 55 (OT)

Stoughton came back Friday to get a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime by McGlynn. Craig was up two with a second to play, and McGlynn got the in-bound pass from the corner. He was double-teamed, but he was still able to drain the fadeaway for the win. McGlynn had 17 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks. Senior River Hoaglin added 11 points.

Racine Park 49, Stoughton 48

The Vikings concluded the regular season with a 49-48 loss at Racine Park last Saturday. The Vikings attempted to come back from a six-point deficit after three quarters, but no baskets were scored in the final minute. McGlynn led with 18 points, while senior PJ Rosowski added 13.

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Hockey: Vikings win regional final

Continued from page 9 Murphy was tested early, needing to make a breakaway chance save against Brandon Beier for his first save, swinging out his right leg pad at the last second. A fairly even first period, however, did nothing for the Vikings in the second period as the Kettle Moraine co-op came out on fire, hitting the pipe and firing a shot wide of the mark on a 2-on-1 break to start the period. Yet it was Stoughton that found the equalizer threeand-a-half minutes into the second period on a two-onone break from senior captains Aaron Shanklin to Aussie Miller. Stoughton penalties, as they so often have done late in the season, swung momentum back in the oppositions favor. The Vikings were blown out by Kettle Moraine earlier in the season before skating to a one-goal loss late in the season. Weve seen this team twice, and we know what they can do, KM/M/O head coach John Brymer said. Unfortunately, we needed two or three more goals and we kept life in Stoughton by not doing that. I give credit to those Stoughton kids. At times, they outworked us. No doubt, that powerplay goal was a big goal for us. The Vikings took seven penalties to just one by Kettle Moraine in the loss, including three in the third period. As a result, Stoughton was unable to pull Murphy in favor of an extra attacker until 11 seconds remaining on the clock. Stoughton dropped to 11-13-0 on the season with the loss, while Kettle Moraine (12-8-4) advanced on to face the top-seeded Waukesha Wings (20-4-1) in the WIAA sectional finals with the winner advancing to the state tournament March 6-8. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Wilson Park in Milwaukee. It was a hard season, Murphy said. This group of seniors worked their hearts out all season. Everyone

Sectionals: Nine place, three advance

Continued from page 9 get more jacked and give high-fives. And it just keeps building. And if another guy loses, we try to pick him up and it helps the next guy. Co-head coach Dan Spilde said that camaraderie is a big reason the team won regionals, won the team sectional and scored the most points at individual sectionals with 120 1/2, once again edging Milton (111). He added that the Vikings might not have gotten the most wrestlers to state, but the three moving on look primed to make a run in the state tournament. This team, in and of itself, has probably worked the hardest together that we have had in a long time, Spilde said. There just arent a lot of issues with this team pulling them apart like a lot of good teams have. We are excited they want to win for each other. That usually makes for successful teams. Kraus defeated Ryan Nelson (Elkhorn Area) in his finals match Saturday in a 17-4 major decision. Kraus jumped out early in his last match and was able to pick up seven takedowns and a near fall. He added wins over Grant Pleiss (Janesville Craig) by fall in 1 minute, 51 seconds and Dylan Siener (Janesville Parker) in a 16-5 major decision. Hasselberger had similar success with a 27-12 technical fall over Bryce Fitzgerald (Elkhorn Area) in his finals match. There was a near upset in the third period when Fitzgerald caught Hasselberger off-guard and turned him for a near fall, but Hasselberger recovered and finished with 13 takedowns. I felt really solid on my feet, so I kept wrestling neutral with people, Hasselberger said. I got caught in that cradle which was scary, but I just kept my cool and kept moving. Hasselberger added wins over Griffin Bollendorf (Westosha Central) by fall in 1:43 and Jawon Turner (Oregon) by injury default. Joe Nelson, ranked No. 1 on wiwrestling. com, also was able to jump out early in his finals match, taking on No. 3 Eric Schmid of Verona for the second straight week. He picked up a takedown and a near fall late in the first period and didnt allow a takedown until late in the third in a 10-4 decision. Joe Nelson got the best of Schmid at regionals as well, and Spilde said he wouldnt be surprised if those two meet again in the finals. That is the kind of matches that we have submerged our kids with all year, he said. It certainly doesnt hurt Nelson to wrestle one of the best kids in the state the last two weeks. The great part is that he has been able to handle himself and score on him. Hopefully, he can continue to do that next week. Senior Brian Wagner (220), junior Gunnar Helland (152) and freshman Tristan Jenny (106) all finished a spot from qualifying for state with third-place finishes. Wagner edged Ruben Garcia (Badger) 3-2 in his final match, while Helland defeated Collin Barry (Wilmot Union) 4-1 in his place match. Jenny won by a 10-3 decision over Brandon Daniels (Verona Area) in his. Junior Austin Benton (182) and freshmen Brandon Klein (113) and Garrett Model (132) all finished fourth. Senior Joe Pulley (170), junior Patrick Reilly (160) and freshman heavyweight Josiah Nelson were the other sectional qualifiers. The individual state tournament begins at 3 p.m. Thursday with preliminary matches. Quarterfinals are at 5:15 p.m. Semifinals are at 7 p.m. Friday, while the finals begin with the March of Champions at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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Stoughton junior goaltender Matt Murphy stretches out to stop Kettle Moraine/Mukwonago/Oconomowoc forward Brandon Beier on a breakaway in the first period. Murphy finished with 35 saves in the Vikings 2-1 loss inside the Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena.

showed up these last two games and we put it all on the line. The Vikings graduate nine seniors, including six forwards and the teams top five scorers. Well be inexperienced in the forward department next year, Rosholt said. Anytime you have that kind of turnover, you dont know what the future will hold as far as scoring.

Stoughton 4, Marquette 2

Junior goaltender Matt Murphy was thrown into the fire Tuesday as the sixthseeded Vikings upset thirdseeded Marquette 4-1 in the regional finals. Starting the game on the bench, Murphy quickly found himself called into duty inside Eble Park Ice Arena after senior Taylor Lyons was assessed a gamedisqualification. Despite no warm-up and playing in front of a very hostile crowd, Murphy rose to the occasion and turned away 22 of 24 shots on goal in just over 41 minutes. Taylor was tracking the play when a Marquette player appeared to lose his edge or trip into him, Rosholt said. As Taylor went to push him, the butt end of his stick caught the Marquette player in the helmet, which is an automatic disqualification. Lyons, per WIAA rules, also had to sit out the Vikings next game at Kettle Moraine on Tuesday. Lyons stopped six shots on

net in less than 10 minutes of action against Marquette. Matt played extremely well in a very hostile road environment, Rosholt said. We as a coaching staff and as a team are very confident in Matt going forward. You never want something like this to happen, but I mixed him in throughout the season in case something like this did happen. Senior Andrew Ether got the Vikings rolling just over a minute into the first period before the Hilltoppers answered nine minutes later. Unfazed, Stoughton continued to take the action to Marquette in the second period when seniors Brandon Erickson and Aussie Miller took over the game. Both Erickson and Miller had a goal and an assist in the period, helping the Vikings push out to a 3-1 lead. Erickson, who later added an insurance goal in the third period, broke a 1-1 tie 55 seconds into the second period off a back-door pass from Aaron Shanklin. The teams leading scorer, Miller scored the game-winning goal on the power play roughly four-and-a-half minutes later. Aussie fought for the puck in the corner, made a couple of moves and put a shot on net, Rosholt said. The goalie wasnt able to cover the puck and Aussie was able to wrap the puck around him to the far post. Marquettes Scott Pelkowski turned away 28 of 32 shots for.

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Continued from page 10 stopped 16 of 17 shots on goal for Onalaska.

MSO 4, Thunder 1

Monona Grove forward Katie Glover and the MSO Icebergs needed one shift and a little over a minute-and-a-half to bury the visiting Baraboo girls hockey co-op Thursday evening. The senior posted two goals and an assist midway through the second period as the host Icebergs rolled 4-1 over the Badger Thunder inside the Mandt Community Center. Baraboo was outplaying us, winning the battles in the corners and winning loose pucks, Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said. We didnt show up for the first period and I was quite honestly worried. Going to the locker room for the first intermission, Jochmann talked to his team about working harder and second efforts. You cant just poke at the puck once and hope for magic to happen, he said. You have to gain control of the puck and make things

happen. Short-handed just under seven-and-a-half minutes into the second period, Glover buried a loose puck between the legs of Thunder goaltender Jamie Dutton. Glover then added an even-strength rebound goal a minute later and then assisted on the first of two Dvorak goals 30 seconds later. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard coach say, crash the net, said Glover, who moved from defense to forward this year. Skating to the bench after her three-point shift, Glover quipped, All-in-all not a bad shift. I think we did alright. After the win Glover said in her more than 13 years of playing, shed never seen anything like that shift. That was a lot of fun, she said. It was too bad we couldnt get Casey (Marsh) a point tonight, but she definitely played a big part in us putting up goals tonight. Dvorak sealed the Badger Thunders fate late in the third period with a goal. Torpy pushed aside 34 shots on goal in the win, while Dutton finished with 30 saves for Baraboo.

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State: Stoughton finishes 23rd at state; Sawyers takes 11th in 200 free
absolutely dead after every practice because she pushed us to our limits everyday. I think thats what helped prepare us for today. All the hard work translated into a school-record number of competitors at a state swimming meet for the Vikings and Kruszewski in her first season as a head coach. At the end of the last three high school seasons, I felt a little disappointed because I didnt make it to state or break a record, said Sawyers, who also posted a 10th-place finish in the 100 free with a third lifetime best in 49.93. Now that Ive finally done those things in my last meet, as an athlete, its everything I wanted and dreamt of. Fingers crossed, Sawyers said he hopes to swim collegiately somewhere. Once, I hear back from all the schools that I have applied to, I will contact coaches, Sawyers said. My hope is that I can at least walk-on somewhere. However, if not, I will definitely spend my first year of college training. Hynek added a 15th-place finish in the 100 free (50.84) and later finished 13th in the 50 free with a time of 23 seconds flat. The Vikings final individual state qualifier, junior Ben Schleppenbach, placed 15th in the 100 backstroke with a season-best 57.93 as Stoughton finished 23rd (of 34 schools) in total points. Schleppenbachs time was about seven-tenths off the school record and four-anda-half seconds faster than his previous best from sectionals last year. Coming in as a new coach you want to set the bar high, Kruszewski said. This year we set it really high. Badger South Conference rival Madison Edgewood jumped out to an early lead in the team competition and cruised to the Division 2 title. The Crusaders compiled 294 points to win their first state team championship. Sixtime champion McFarland finished a distant second with 242 points. Defending state champion Monona Grove was third with 224 points. Edgewood senior Zack Parkin was a champion in four events to lead the Crusaders. He won the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 20.92. Parkin also contributed to the Crusaders victories in the 200 medley, 200 free and 400 free relays. Junior Joe Kaszubowski of Whitefish Bay found himself in a familiar place on top of the awards podium after capturing his third-straight Division 2 one-meter diving championship. Junior Kevin Van Cleve of Brookfield Academy was a two-time winner in the meet. Van Cleve improved on his third-place finish a year ago to win the crown in the 200 individual medley with a time of 1:53.98. The defending champion in the 500 freestyle, Van Cleve and junior Nick Potter of DeForest were declared cochampions in the event with both clocking in with a time of 4:39.82. Junior Zach Soper of Shawano also won a pair of events. Soper won the 100 butterfly with the time of 52.24, out-pacing sophomore Michael Perry from Shorewood, who placed runner-up for the second-consecutive season. Soper also raced to the title in the 100 backstroke with a time of 50.79 after finishing runner-up in the event last year. Senior Andrew Sacket of Monona Grove swam to the title in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:43.36, more than a second quicker than senior Kirill Korolev of Shorewood, who was the defending champion in the event.

Senior Jan Hansen of Beaver Dam, who finished as the 100 free runner-up a year ago, won the event Friday in a time of 46.12. In the 100 breaststroke, Tony Donagan improved on his third-place finish last season to win the event in a time of 59.27. Though Sawyers was the only Viking senior swimming Friday he expects Stoughton

to be back at state with even more swimmers next season. I think Karissa did a really good job setting the foundation with getting all the relays setup and the training, getting everyone ready for next year, he said. I know that many of the guys were disappointed that they didnt make it to state this year, but I know without a doubt, Karissa will be training them just as hard next year.

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Turning your home into the dream home you have always wanted doesnt have to be a complicated or expensive process. Of course, maybe you are looking for a complete remodel, but chances are an updated kitchen or bath, theater room or man cave, new cabinets, skylights, fireplace, screened porch or revitalized backyard might just do the trick. The first step in making this dream come true is attending the Madison Area Builders Associations Dream Home Showcase (formerly the Home Products Show) at the Alliant Energy Center Feb. 28 to March 2. This once-a-year event gives attendees the opportunity to draw on the collective expertise of hundreds of seasoned building professionalsall under one roof. This is the place to have your questions answered, often by company owners themselves. Even if you dont really know what you want, but are still looking for that certain something to make your living space a dream spacethis three-day event is a good place to find it. With a stronger economy and consumer confidence growing, more people are making the decision to invest in their existing homes. Visitors to the Dream Home Showcase will learn about the latest trends,

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products and services in the home-building industry from more than 150 exhibitors. The showcase is also the perfect place to compare solutions and products and find the best value for your construction budget. Stoughton exhibitors include Moyers Landscape Services and Hometown Nurseries and Home and Shaw Building and Design. The Dream Home Showcase is a great opportunity for people who are looking

for ideas or checking out professional contracting firms, said Jeff Moyer, vice president and CEO of Moyers Landscape Services & Hometown Nurseries. They will find an expansive array of home-building and landscaping professionals who represent just about every aspect of home building and design. One of the hottest trends, Moyer noted, is the construction of highly functional, aesthetic living

spaces, both inside and out, that are energy efficient and constructed using greenbuilding techniques and materials. A great way to create an enjoyable, high-value transition from inside the home to the outdoors is by building a customized, outdoor living space that is highly functional, environmentally friendly and enhances the propertys value, he said. How-to seminars going on throughout the showcase

include how to select a builder, refacing or replacing cabinets, fireplace design, bath and kitchen remodels, metal roofing, color trends, energy efficiency, outdoor lighting, building a dream floor, innovative use of interior space and creative outdoor landscaping. This years Dream Home Showcase non-profit partner is the Wisconsin Womens Health Foundation, which will receive a portion of the ticket sales. Throughout the show the foundation will conduct free health screenings, raffle off a wine refrigerator, and host coloring contests for children. Other highlights for kids include a Home Depot building project and activities about fire prevention and safety at the Fire Safety House. The Dream Home Showcase in Madison is Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Alliant Energy Center. Times are Friday 2-7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Visitors who text the word TICKET to 20357 will receive a buyone, get-one-free coupon. For more information about exhibitors, seminar schedules and maps and directions, visit maba.org/ dream-home-showcase. Submitted by Mark Crawford

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Luke Thorson of Stoughton; her mother-in-law Alice (Gerard) Peterson; sisters-in-law Judy (Wayne) Foster and Carol (Don) Andrysczyk. Sheila is also survived by her siblings, James and Judy Hoffman and their children Jill and Joe and their family; Jenny Hoffman; also Nancy and Chub Viney, their daughter Shannon (Scott) Gunsolus, and their children Nick Mason and Mitchel Gunsolus. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews from Florida, Rhonda, Kristi (Pat) Muntz, Howard Jr. and Doris Hoffman, Doug and Sharon Hoffman and Rod Hoffman. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her brother Howard Hoffman and wife Diane, and her Father-in-law Harold Gerard. We would like to thank St. Marys Hospital and Doctors for their excellent care also the staff at Stoughton Hospital for their compassion and excellent care and all of her doctors. We would especially like to thank Skaalen Nursing and Rehab for their excellent care and compassion. Thank you Angie and Kerrie and all of the staff of Robert truly enjoyed his walks around Stoughton. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. Robert is survived by children, Judy (Edward) Pooch and Gary (Debbie) Simonson, all of Cottage Grove; three grandchildren, Mike (Lindsay) Simonson, David Simonson and Heather (Brian) Campeau; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Gaven and Boden; two sisters, Fern Kalland and Dorothy Johnson; sisters-in-law, Joan Thompson and Thelma Skaar; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eva, of 68 years, his parents; brother, Sanford Simonson; four sisters, Evelyn Kittleson, Alice Hoff, Ruth Kittleson unit 6 for being there for her and her family. Thank you to Agrace HospiceCare and their staff for helping her through this journey. Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow. Sheila may you always walk in sunshine. She will be missed and loved. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 27, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B, Stoughton. Visitation will be held at church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. Sheila will be laid to rest at Lutheran South Cemetery and following the Interment a luncheon will be served at church. Psalm 37: We will hold you highly within our hearts, and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives that we will meet again. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice. com Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 CressFuneralService.com and Eldora Ringhand. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church, 700 Cty. Hwy. B, Stoughton, on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, with the Rev. Paula Geister-Jones presiding. Burial was at Lutheran South Cemetery. A special thank you to the staff at Stoughton Hospital, Skaalen Home and Agrace HospiceCare for their love and compassion. Dad, you are now with Mom again. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson (608)873-4590

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Sheila Gerard

Sheila M. (Hoffman) Gerard, age 66, passed away peacefully at Skaalen Nursing and Rehab on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014, after a courageous battle with Rectal Cancer. Sheila was born in Madison on April 10, 1947, to Clarence and Arlene Hoffman. Sheila married Michael Gerard on April 11, 1970. Sheila was a gentle soul; she was always there for her children and family. She is survived by her husband Mike Gerard; her children, twins Shane Gerard of Stoughton, Shelby (Tim) Thorson of Stoughton, and Nathan Gerard; Grandchildren, Angelikah Gerard and

Leslie S. Call, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. He was born in Albion Township, on Oct. 26, 1927, the son of James and Clara Call. Leslie served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. He was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. Leslie was a member of Engineers Local 139 for 25 years, retiring in 1989. He is survived by his six children, Steve (Catherine), Patricia (Kirk) Duller,

Jerry, Danny (Yoko), Mike and Jolene (Paul) Acker; four grandchildren, Lance (Perla) Call, Lisa (Brad) Randall and Noah and Carly Acker; four great grandchildren, Lindsey and Isaiah Call and Anna and Owen Randall; special cousin, Robert (Rose) Call; and many other cousins, nieces and nephews. Leslie was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Frances Thorson. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Military honors will follow. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, immediately

following the services, at the Stoughton American Legion. Friends may greet the family from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 434 S. Yellowstone Drive, Suite 202, Madison, WI, 53719. A special thank you to Bill Weiss for his service, care and friendship, to Dr. Guirish Agni, and to the staff of St. Marys Hospital. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 CressFuneralService.com

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EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF ELECTION STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT APril 1, 2014
Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of February meeting minutes. 4. Preliminary Inquiry by Joe Eugster regarding possible rezone of Bullsi property to commercial zoning and other uses of the property. 5. Discussion/update/necessary action on items from previous meetings: a. Town of Rutland Comprehensive Plan. b. Hwy 138/14 ParknRide and Impact on Comprehensive plan. c. Update on north and south end terminations of new Hwy 14. d. FUDA update. 6. Adjournment. Dawn George, Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

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Robert Simonson, age 92, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at the Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in the town of Pleasant Springs, on April 14, 1921, the son of Albert and Amanda (Dahle) Simonson. Robert was united in marriage to Eva Thompson on Oct. 27, 1945. He farmed for many years in the Stoughton area with his wife, Eva, by his side. When they decided to quit farming full-time, Robert took a job as a school custodian. He retired from Yahara Elementary School, where he was known as Mr. Bob. Robert and Eva loved traveling together, and

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Stoughton Area School District on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 the following question will be submitted to a vote of the people: Shall the Stoughton Area School District, Dane and Rock Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $3,100,000 for the 2014-2015 school year; by an additional $1,150,000 (for a total of $4,250,000) for the 2015-2016 school year; by an additional $1,350,000 (for a total of $5,600,000) for the 20162017 school year; and by an additional $1,450,000 (for a total of $7,050,000) for the 2017-2018 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes? A copy of the entire text of the resolution directing submission of the question set forth above to the electorate and information concerning District boundaries can be obtained at the School District offices located at 320 North Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Dr. Tim Onsager, District Administrator. Done in the Stoughton Area School District on February 27, 2014 Tina Hunter District Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

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AGENDA: 1. Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative. 2. Constable Reports. 3. Appearance: Ted Olson, Town of Dunkirk Board Member and DCTA Exec Committee Member, to answer questions relating to DCTA and DCTA positions. 4. Public Comment for items not on the agenda: Tim Onsager, Stoughton School District Administrator, regarding referendum information. Bob Hill et all regarding proposed Town Hall. 5. Rutland Cemetery plat update. Addition name and number sequence. 6. 2014 Racetrack schedule and license. Outstanding legal fees. 7. Planning Commission report. 8. Review bids and take necessary action on topographic survey, soil borings and perk tests for new town hall. 9. Discussion about soliciting road work bids with bids to be opened at April Board meeting. 10. Consent Agenda: Minutes December meeting. Treasurers Report. Vouchers and Checks. 11. Correspondence. Cathy Rigdon retirement Stoughton EMS Director. 12. Update on Brooklyn Fire/EMS. 13. Update on Fly Dane. 14. Adjournment. Dawn George, Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP ***

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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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Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on election day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S. citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT, YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk of your municipality. You can also personally go to the clerks office of your municipality, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot. City Clerk, City of Stoughton Maria Hougan 381 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 873-6677 Hours: 7:30 am-4:30 pm M-F Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Pleasant Springs Cassandra Suettinger 2354 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589 873-3063 Hours: 10 am-4 Mon. & Tues. Noon-6 pm Thursday Clerk, Town of Dunkirk Melanie Huchthausen 654 CTH N Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9177 Hours: Mondays from 2-5 pm Clerk, Town of Rutland Dawn George 4177 Old Stage Road Brooklyn, WI 53521 455-3925 No set hours, call above # to schedule THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M., ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERKS OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M., ON FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014 ALL VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE MUNICIPAL CLERK SO THE CLERK CAN DELIVER THEM TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON APRIL 1, 2014. ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL COUNTED BY THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS IF POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP ***

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I hereby certify that: VIKING BREW PUB, LLC, VIK C. MALLING AGENT, dba VIKING BREW PUB, in the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, has applied to the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Wisconsin, for a Class B Beer & Class C Wine license for the period ending June 30, 2014, at the tavern or place of business located at: 211 E. Main Street Maria Hougan City Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP ***

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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 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 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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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The City of Verona is currently accepting applications for a full-time Public Works Equipment Operator to perform a variety of tasks related to the repair, maintenance, and operation of City of Verona streets, sidewalks, facilities, mechanical equipment and utilities. The position involves the performance of manual labor and the ability to operate heavy equipment including loaders, excavators and patrol trucks with snow plow and wing attachments. Applicants must possess a valid CDL. Starting salary $43,196 annually plus excellent benefits package. For complete position description and to apply go to www.ci.verona.wi.us or contact Public Works Department, 410 Investment Court by March 14, 2014. EOE

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ElderSpan Management, LLC 1402 Pankratz St. - Ste. 110 Madison, WI 53704. For information call 608.243.8800 or visit elderspan.com.

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NEW MATTRESS SETS from $89. All sizes in stock! 9 styles. www. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI Open 7 days a week (wcan)

FOR SALE: 2 small wood stoves in good condition. $90.00 each. 608-873-5803

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CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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

Fabricators Assemblers Material Handlers Maintenance Mechanics

Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliance, Inc., the premier provider of quality appliances is seeking Assemblers, Fabricators, Material Handlers and Maintenance Mechanics to join our 2nd and 3rd shift teams at our Fitchburg facility. We offer a clean, climate controlled environment. Sub-Zero/Wolf offers competitive compensation plus incentive pay and shift differential. Benefits offered include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, free life insurance, pension, 401k, holidays, vacation and personal days. Qualification testing may be required. EOE.
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HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Job opportunities in our owner operator fleet: Shuttle Fleet, drop & hook $3,000 sign-on bonus: $1.52 avg/all miles. Call 800-525-3029 or visit www.driveatlas.com/ shuttle (CNOW) Are you an experienced OTR truck driver? Midwest and/ or West Coast lanes, we have 2013-2014 Kenworth, paid vacation, No Touch Freight, Excellent miles and more. Call 800-645-3748 (CNOW) OWNER OPERATORS Average $3K/week! Be out up to 14 days, enjoy GUARANTEED home time! Weekly settlements. Cardinal Greatwide pays loaded/ unloaded. Class-A CDL & 1yr driving experience. Fleet Owners Welcome. Operate under your own authority or ours! Call Matt 866-309-5830. DriveForCardinal.com (CNOW)

Regional Runs Available- CHOOSE the TOTAL PACKAGE: Regular, Frequent HOME TIME; TOP PAY BENEFITS, Mthly BONUSES, Automatic DETENTION PAY & more! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp. Reqd. EEOE/AAP 866-322-4039 www.drive4marten.com (CNOW)

MISCELLANEOUS This classified spot for sale! Advertise your product or recruit an applicant in over 179 Wisconsin newspapers! Only $300/week. Call this paper or 800-227-7636 www. cnaads.com (CNOW) DISH TV Retailer. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where available.) Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-984-0292 (CNOW) ATTENTION HUNTERS! HUNT MONTANAS Missouri River Breaks. Trophy Elk and Mule Deer. Serious Inquiries only! 406-777-1687. www.carlmannoutfitting. com (CNOW)

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BANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON and surrounding area. Merry Law Offices. 608205-0621. No charge for initial consultation. "We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code."

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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 FOR SALE BY VILLAGE: 455 Jefferson Street, Oregon Details at vil.oregon.wi.us For more information and appointments call: 835-6286 or 835-3118

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THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 8736671 or 835-6677.

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

980 MAcHINERY & TOOlS

OUTSIDE ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT

Do you have excellent communication skills? Creative ideas? The ability to develop and maintain client relationships? An interest in print and web based media? We have an established account list with growth potential. If you possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to prospect for new business we would like to speak to you. Previous sales experience desired. Media experience a plus. Competitive compensation, employee stock option ownership, 401(k), paid vacations, holidays, insurance and continuing education assistance.

870 RESIDENTIAl LOTS

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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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

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OREGON 400 Small Square Bales of Straw for sale. 608-835-5667 THE Courier Hub CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

EXCELLENT 4TH Cutting Alfalfa. Also 2nd cutting grass. Large square bales. Call 815-248-2381

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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

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.
Interested candidates should submit application to:

FOOD SERVICE

For consideration, apply online at www.wcinet.com/careers

Oregon Observer, Stoughton Courier Hub, Verona Press, The Great Dane Shopping News Unied Newspaper Group is part of Woodward Community Media, a division of Woodward Communications, Inc. and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lori Maerz, Food Service Coordinator (608) 873-5651 Ext. 216 Fax (608) 873-0696 Lmaerz@skaalen.com
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Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking for an Administrative Assistant in our Therapy department. The duties of this position include greeting guests as they enter the area, preparing and updating charts, assisting with tours in the Wellness center, transporting clients to and from the treatment area, tracking medical/insurance forms, assisting the therapists and more. This is a 25-hour per week position, Monday Friday mornings. It is a benet position that includes medical and dental insurance, vacation time, paid Holidays, sick time, retirement plan, and more. The successful candidate must have at least one year of clerical experience, and preferably an associates degree in business/business administration. Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and have at least one years experience in Excel and Word. Send resum to: Fauna Sellnow, OTR Rehabilitation Director Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 400 N Morris St., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-5651 ext 293 fsellnow@skaalen.com
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Administrative Assistant

Are you looking to join a top notch team that is known for its excellence and quality of care? Then look no further! Come join us at Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (located in Stoughton, WI), where we have a tradition of caring for the elderly for over 100 years. Skaalens campus has skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent units for seniors. We offer comprehensive rehabilitative and wellness services to meet each individuals need for longterm or short-term residency. We are looking for a SLP that identies and treats patients with speech, language, voice, and uency disorders. The successful candidate will provide and direct speech therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. You must have a current State of Wisconsin license. Previous experience is preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply. Must be able to work exible hours.

Speech Language Pathologist (per diem)

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Are you looking to jump start your driving career and develop the skills to stand out in your profession and keep your customers satisfied? Look no further than Low Carbon Logistics, a Wisconsin based privately owned petroleum transportation company. Immediate openings for regional drivers home daily. We haul a full spectrum of fuel based products, so if you are looking for a change, youve found it! Tenured Petroleum Transport Drivers qualify for a sign on bonus up to $3000.00.
Current Petroleum Truck Driver Openings Sparta, WI Mc Farland, WI Walford, IA Full time and part time, day and night positions available. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS: www.low-carbon-logistics.com
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Send resum to: Fauna Sellnow, OTR Rehabilitation Director Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 400 N Morris St., Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-5651 ext 293 fsellnow@skaalen.com
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Hwy. 138: WisDOT study will look at current, future conditions of corridor
Continued from page 1 and will begin to work on future projections for the road.

Hwy. 138 timeline

Fall 2013: Analyze existing conditions February 2014: First public meeting identifying issues March August 2014: Future conditions analysis August 2014: Initial recommendations due September 2014: Local officials meeting October 2014: Second public meeting October/November 2014: Revise recommendations December 2014: Final report of initial recommendations will be made by August prior to meeting with local officials in September. Another public meeting is slated for October before a final report is compiled by the end of this year. average because its endpoints are also two major roadways. Marcos said the main reason for the study is to improve safety along the corridor. The road recorded 109 total crashes between 2008 and 2012, excluding Photo by Mark Ignatowski car vs. deer crashes. Of Green dots represent comments from citizens at a public meeting held last week in Oregon. those, there was one fatality at Flint Road and 32 caused property damage. crashes with injuries. SevWisDOT consultant enty-six other crashes only Andrew Mielke told the crowd that the corridor had a crash rate of nearly double the statewide average for similar rural highways: Hwy. 138 had 137 crashes per 100 million vehicles miles compared to the state average of 71 per 100 million vehicle miles. However, most of those crashes occurred at the ends of the corridor where the highway meets Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 14. At Hwy. 51, officials reported 28 crashes and Traffic volume on Hwy. 138 increases closer to Hwy. 51 Hwy. 14 had 26 crashes. With those two intersections excluded, the crash rate is only 75 crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. total crashes between 2008 and 2012 Mielke noted that roundabouts were added to the injury crashes Hwy. 14 interchange to reduce the severity of those property damage crashes crashes.

Public input

Last Thursdays meeting was the first public meeting on Hwy. 138, but residents have a few more chances to share concerns about the road with WisDOT officials. At the meeting, guests were able to place stickers on a map and provide corresponding comments about different points of concern. WisDOT officials were on hand to answer individual questions and will collect all the comments in the coming months. Officials will work on future use projects starting in March and working through the summer. A list

Safety analysis

The roughly six-mile stretch from Oregon to Stoughton has a crash rate nearly twice the state

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In addition to higher crash rates, the Hwy. 138 corridor also has more access points than the average rural state highway, particularly because of the many agricultural access points. A similar road has an average of 10.6 access points per mile whereas Hwy. 138 has 15.5 per mile. Hwy. 138 also has 24 agricultural access points that have variable usage depending on the growing season. An agricultural survey was sent to 30 agricultural landowners with more than 15 acres along the corridor. About half the surveys were returned and showed that at peak times planting and harvesting heavy agricultural equipment crossed the highway about seven times per day. About a quarter of the survey respondents said the highway bisected their land. When agricultural access points are excluded, the road is more in line with the state average for access points with 11.7 per mile.

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the eastern edge of the corridor, according to the WisDOTs average annual daily traffic count a measure of annual traffic divided by 365 days. The western segment from Hwy. 14 to Sunrise Road saw about 6,500 vehicles per day. The middle segment from Sunrise Road to Lake Kegonsa Road had about 6,900 vehicles per day. The east segment from Lake Kegonsa Road to Hwy. 51 jumped to 8,900 vehicles per day. Based on 2012 data, only two intersections received a poor grade on traffic flow. Intersections are given a grade of A through F, just as in school grades, and rated on their ability to safely and effectively move traffic through. Most intersections along the corridor are graded A through C, however a left turn from Hwy. 138 to Hwy. 51 and a left turn from Hoel Avenue to Hwy. 51/138 both during afternoon peak times earned a D grade.

Project contacts
Franklin Marcos WisDOT 246-3860 Andrew Mielke WisDOT consultant 829-0010 The WisDOT is currently studying the traffic corridor along Hwy. 51 from McFarland to Stoughton. Officials are studying whether a bypass along Hwy. B would serve the community well or if minimal safety improvements could be made to the road. Further east, Interstate 39/90 is planned for expansion to three lanes in each direction from Madison to the state line. While two lanes of travel will be maintained each way, Marcos said drivers could spill into other roadways if theyre looking to avoid the project. Hwy. 73 will also likely see increased use as the interstate expansion gets underway. Closer to Stoughton, officials are working to make way for a new commercial center at the corner of Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 138. The intersection will likely feature a roundabout, but additional access will be installed along Hwy. 138, leading to additional safety and access concerns, Marcos said.

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Hwy. 138 can see up to nearly 9,000 vehicles per day in some spots which is close to what Hwy. 51 sees in some parts of the city of Stoughton, according to WisDOT traffic count data. Officials also collected data about the number of vehicles on the road per day. Traffic increases along

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The Hwy. 138 study is not be conducted in a vacuum as nearby development will certainly have an impact on future traffic movement in the area. WisDOT project manager Marcos told the Hub that nearby studies and construction projects might have an impact on traffic along Hwy. 138.