The

Tower Times

City of Stoughton

Issue 2, Summer 2015

A Year in Review
We have all enjoyed watching the new Cultural Heritage
Center, LIVSREISE, grow and open during Syttende
Mai 2015. We look forward to all that it will bring to
Stoughton residents, Stoughton business and visitors
alike.
AJ Arnett, Norse View Holdings LLC has brought
the majority of residential development to
Stoughton in 2015 by building 9 single family
homes and planning 28 more at the corner of
Cty Hwy B and N. Page Street.
Stoughton Hospital continues to work
on parking lot reconfiguration and
additions while beginning an addition
and remodel of the ambulance
garage and emergency/urgent care
rooms.
Skaalen Home Retirement
Services is remodeling all 3
residential wings on the east
side of their building.
Viking Brew Pub, owned by
Vik and Lori Malling became
Stoughtons first brew pub
when it opened in August
2014.
Milestone Senior Living is
constructing a 40 unit senior
living complex at 2220 Lincoln
Avenue.
Spanrie Properties is building
a 7-unit multiplex residential
building at 2301 Lincoln Avenue.
Jordan Tilleson and Nicole Hines
continue to seek the right location
for Stoughtons first Doggie
Daycare, potentially at the former
Stoughton Lumber location.
The historic Turner & Atkinson
Tobacco Warehouse at
515 E Main
Street

has become a new home to Lageret, a wedding and celebration

venue.
Purple Ocean LLC continues to work to remodel and convert
the old Pack R Place, located at 208 W Main Street into a takeout restaurant.
Main Street Kitchen moves into a more central Main Street
location at 120 E Main Street.
Fahrenheit 364, opened at 364 E Main Street across from the
Stoughton Opera House, providing refreshments to Opera
House patrons.
Level Up The Natural Athlete, opened at 225 Hoel Avenue by
remodeling the old church building at that location.
Meloniece Gaskin has opened a new Group Daycare at 1425 E.
Main Street.
The City has begun to work with NAFA, a current business
located in our industrial park to help them grow and expand,
right here in Stoughton utilizing the new property north of our
current business park.
Zalk Josephs Fabricators LLC completed a 14,753 sq. ft.
addition to their facility at 400 Industrial Circle.
The Stoughton FUDA, Future Urban Development Area, study
concluded in April 2015. The City of Stoughton, Stoughton Area
School District, surrounding townships worked with the Capital
Regional Planning Commission to discuss and plan what the
future of our area may look like.
Stoughton High School is receiving a new entry and facelift
over the summer months.
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War have begun
fundraising for the new Veterans Memorial Park, located just
outside the city limits in the town of Pleasant Springs.
The City of Stoughton and Stoughton Redevelopment Authority
continue to pursue the purchase of the former Milfab site and
redevelopment of the river front redevelopment area.
The City of Stoughton continues to work with Forward
Development Group on the Kettle Park West project, Phase
1 contains a new 34.1 acre commercial center at the corners
of Hwy 51 and 138. This development will bring a Wal-Mart
supercenter, a new Kwik Trip, a Mc Farland Bank branch as
well as many other retail opportunities to Stoughton. Phase 2
and 3 of this development may bring additional business
opportunities, mixed use and residential development.
As Stoughtons Mayor, I continue to work to fulfill our
goal of retaining and bringing new jobs, goods and
services for all in our community.

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All Department Open House

Have you ever wondered

CPR Course

It was my neighbor, I
felt so helpless!

Would you know

what to do?

Do what I did! Take a

CPR course, and then
you will always know
exactly what to do!

about who keeps the lights on and the water flowing?

Feeling helpless in an emergency

can be frustrating. Stoughton
Area EMS recognizes the importance of community participation when minutes matter most. Please consider enrolling in a CPR course.
For class offerings and course fees please go to: www.cityofstoughton.com/ems or call 646-0464.

about the renovations at the Youth Center?

You can make a lifetime of difference.

what the Mayors office looks like?

about all the updates at Troll Beach since we were kids?

what are people up to at the Senior Center?

Harvesting the Power in Our Community!

We invite you to ease your curiosity!

Calling on all Stoughton residents to download

and enable a new app that can literally help save
lives. Earlier this year, with financial support
from Meriter-Unity Point Health and integration
from Dane County EMS, PulsePoint was revealed
county wide. This phone application is working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Application users
can now be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. If the emergency occurs in a public place, the application will alert citizens in the vicinity (within a 1/4 mile) of the need
for bystander CPR simultaneously with the dispatch of advanced medical care. When needed, users that
have opted-in receive a notification accompanied by a distinctive tone, following, a map displays showing
the location of the emergency along with the location of the app user. The application is not activated for
private residential addresses. The application also directs citizens to the exact location of the nearest public
access AED. The application is activated during an emergency by the Dane County 911 center.

The City will host an

All Department Open House on
August 13, 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Come spend the afternoon with us and tour: City Hall (Mayor, Clerk, Finance,
Planning, Parks and Rec.), the Fire Department, the Public Safety building (Police, Media services, Council Chambers), the Senior Center, the Street Department, the EMS Department, Troll Beach, Stoughton Utilities, the Youth Center,
the Library, and the Opera House.

When needed, users that have opted-in receive a notification accompanied by a distinctive tone, following, a map displays showing the location of the emergency along with the location of the app user.
The application is available on both i-phones and android phones.

Unlicensed and inoperable vehicles

Are not allowed to be stored for more than 15 days on private property unless zoned for such
storage.

May pose a danger due to loose, sharp, or jagged parts, to the public, particularly small
children who are often attracted to junk motor vehicles.

May contain fluids that, if leaked, may contaminate the environment or may be a fire hazard.

Some available options are:

Why is this important? Every year 325,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest. That averages one
person every two minutes. Performing CPR is life-saving aid until more advanced help can arrive.
Between 50-60 % of Americans report they have had some sort of CPR training but only a third of
sudden cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR. The American Heart Association reports that
immediate effective bystander CPR can double or triple a persons chance of survival.
For more information, please visit PulsePoint.org. For help downloading and enabling the app, call or
visit Stoughton Area EMS, 516 South 4th Street, 873-6500.

TEFAP Income Eligibility Guidelines

for Calendar Year 2015

The vehicle may be placed in a closed garage.

The vehicle may be made operable.

If unlicensed, (registration has expired), a license may be obtained.

Local salvage yards often pay cash for motor vehicles on their property with the eventual plan
to make them road worthy. Unfortunately, they may reduce property values and can pose a
threat to the public.

Household

Monthly Income

Annual Income

$1,815

$21,775

$2,456

$29,471

If you have any questions regarding this issue, contact the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or
email mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

$3,097

$37,167

$3,739

$44,863

Fence Installation

$4,380

$52,559

$5,021

$60,255

$5,663

$67,951

$6,304

$75,947

$6,945

$83,343

10

$7,587

$91,039

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

11 or more

add $641
per person
1/26/2015

add $7,696
per person

Volunteers needed at the Food Pantry

2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a permit is obtained from the
Department of Planning and Development at City Hall. A detailed plan showing where your
fence will be located is necessary, including distances from lot lines and any structures. A
sample site plan is provided with the zoning permit application.
3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from side and rear lot lines, unless
the adjacent owner consents in writing to the entrance upon such owners land for the
purpose of maintenance; or a maintenance free fence is being installed, in which case the
fence may have a minimum setback of 6 inches from the lot lines. Side and rear yard fences
in residential districts shall not be more than 6 feet in height from grade. Front yard fences
shall not exceed 4 feet in height from grade.
4. Easements & greenways: fences shall not be installed in utility easements designed to convey
wastewater, electric distribution, water distribution, or stormwater drainage and shall be
prohibited from dedicated greenways. There are also distance requirements from electrical
transformers.

The pantry is in need of volunteers. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and generally work a shift
in either the morning or afternoon. Pantry hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00
p.m Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Volunteers are also needed to
help out with food drives. If you can help, please go to the City of Stoughton website and complete
the on line volunteer application.

Free Rides for Food Pantry

Free Rides Available to and from the Stoughton Food Pantry, 520 S. Fourth Street, on Wednesday
afternoons only. These rides are provided by the Affordable Transportation
Program.

To qualify, call 873-8103 on Monday afternoons or Tuesday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to schedule a time to shop at the food pantry and arrange for transportation. When you schedule your appointment,
provide your name, address, and phone number plus the number of people
5. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to placement at 1-800-242-8511.
needing a ride to request a pick-up from your home, followed by a drop-off
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding fences, please call the to your home with your groceries. Please use this service only if you have no other option.
City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.
NOTE: individuals and families are eligible to utilize this food pantry once per month.

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Swimming Pool Information

Deck Information

Before construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.

Before installing a deck there are a few requirements that need attention.

1. Obtain a permit: above ground pools having

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

1. Obtain a permit: no deck shall be erected or replaced within the city until a permit is
obtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall. A detailed plan
showing location of the proposed deck in relation to the lot lines and the house is required
prior to approval. Lot stakes may need to be located and identified by city staff prior to
permit issuance.
2. Placement: decks for one and two family residences must adhere to the setback requirements
for the specific zoning district where located, except decks that are 1-foot in height or less
may be setback 20 feet from the rear lot line. Contact the Zoning Administrator to find out
the specific setback for your situation. Deed restrictions may have additional requirements.
Decks may not be located in any easement.
3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required to use 48-inch deep footings
to prevent heaving. A guardrail is required for decks more than 2-feet above ground. The
minimum height for a guardrail is 3-feet. The guardrail must restrict the passing of a 4-inch
or larger sphere through spacing.

2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear or

side lots only and shall not be closer than is
permitted in the zoning code for an accessory
building and in no case shall the water line of
any pool be less than 6 feet from any lot line.
Per code, no pool shall be located under or over
electrical services. Pools and fencing shall not
be installed in utility easements designed to
convey electric distribution, water distribution,
wastewater, or stormwater drainage and shall
be prohibited from dedicated greenways.

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

5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an inspection. An inspection is
required after digging the holes for the footings, prior to pouring concrete. The Building
Inspector can be reached at 608-873-7626.
These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding decks, please call the
Building Inspector at 873-7626 or the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.

3. Fencing: pools that are not enclosed by a permanent building and have a water depth greater
than thirty-six inches shall be completely enclosed by a fence to prevent access. Such fence
shall not be less than five feet in height and shall be placed not less than four feet from the
pool edge, constructed so as not to have holes or openings larger than four inches in one
dimension. Gates and doors shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices,
located near the top of the gate, on the poolside of the enclosure.

Lawn Care Tips

If there are areas of your yard you dont physically go to, consider
landscaping that area with native plants instead of turf.

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

twice before deciding to convert them to turf or traditional
landscaped areas. Natural areas usually require less time
and money to maintain than formal landscapes, and are
usually the best at preventing water pollution from runoff.
This is especially important for waterfront property.

Adjust your mower to a height of at least three inches or

more.

Mow frequently enough that you can leave grass clippings on the lawn and dont have to
rake.

Mulch bare soil as soon as possible to minimize erosion. Disturb no more ground than
necessary for a project, while preserving existing vegetation.

Use lawn and garden chemicals carefully and sparingly. Pesticides, including weed killers,
should be considered a last resort other controls come first.

Help keep our lakes and rivers clean by sweeping or blowing grass clippings back onto your
yard. Grass clippings can and should be left on the lawn, so that the nutrients can go back
into the soil.

4. Electrical conductors: the following clearances must be adhered to and shown on the plan:

underground electrical conductors shall be a minimum of 5 feet from the outer edge of the
inside of the pool. If closer than 5 feet, the conductors shall be in conduit;

overhead electric conductors shall be a minimum of 22.5 feet in any direction to the water
level, edge of water surface, base of platform, or permanently anchored raft.

the horizontal limit of clearance measured from the inside wall of the pool shall not be less
than 10 feet.

Contact Diggers Hotline at 1-800-242-8511 or 811 prior to placement.

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding pools please contact the
city Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email to mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Stoughton Public Library: Educate, Enrich, Empower, Engage!

Second Floor Renovation News

Thank you to everyone who has
made the Library renovation
possible. Here are a few highlights about operations during
the renovation.

Construction is scheduled
to begin August 3.

The Carnegie basement

meeting room and the
second floor meeting
rooms will be unavailable
during the months of July
through October.

Near the end of July, the second floor will be closed and
our librarians will set up shop on the Mezzanine to
assist you.

The remaining second floor Library materials will be stored

off-site for the duration of the renovation.

In addition to Library materials, all furniture and shelving

will be removed from the second floor.

Computer availability will be limited. Please see below for

more information.

Holds from other libraries and delivery service will be fully

available.

the main entrance will be changed from the front door to

the side door by the alley.

We anticipate being closed only one day. (See below.)

The group will discuss Alternative Universes.

Copies of the books to be discussed are available at the library.

Adult Craft Club

Sharpie Tie Dye
Thursday, August 6, 6:30pm
Fire Station Meeting Room

Friends of the Library

Wednesday, August 5, 6:30pm

Provide your children with literature-rich foundations to prepare

them for success in school. This ongoing program is open to any
child aged 0-5 who is not yet in school. Come by the Childrens
Desk to sign up. You can enroll any time, and the program runs
year-round.

During the month of July

some library materials
will be moved from the
second floor to other locations. Look for signs and ask the
staff. Well point you in the right direction!

During some of the renovation, the side door by the alley

will be used as a temporary entrance.

The Foundation
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group

Join the Stoughton Public Librarys early literacy initiative:

1000 Books Before Kindergarten. We challenge parents and
caregivers to read 1000 books
with their child before he or she
enters kindergarten. We provide fun reading logs, a childs
eye-level progress chart to track
milestone completions, and jungle animal stickers to celebrate
every 100 books read.
Thanks to generous donations from the Stoughton Kiwanis and
Conant Automotive, we were able to purchase incentive books as
well. Each child will receive a free book after reading 500 books
and again at 1000 books.

August

The Friends (FOL) is a non-profit

group whose purpose is to raise
funds to support our Stoughton
Public Library. The Friends annual
contribution to the library serves a
valuable role in assisting the Library
to the wonderful services so many
in the community rely on. The core
group of board members has lost
long time beloved Library employee
Marilyn Granrud, as well as the relocation out of Stoughton of two other board members which has
reduced their availability. While the Friends have many loyal volunteers who help with the various fund raising events throughout
the year, we need new members willing to serve on planning committees or on the board. The Friends board meets bi-monthly on
the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the library.
The next meeting is August 12th. Please consider volunteering
even if you only have limited time to donate.
Upcoming events: Meet and Greet at the library on September
19th, 11 2:00 p.m. Holiday Lunch on November 21st at BBGs.

Visit the Library

Library Closed Wednesday, Sept. 2

for Library Staff In-Service
Every year in September, the Library is closed for a day of staff
training. We call this the staff inservice. The day includes meetings, technical and other kinds of
training; plus an intensive collection development experience in
which staff participate. This year,
we are coordinating our staff in-service to correspond to renovation work that would be best done when the Library is closed.

Update on eBooks, Computers,

Wireless Access, and Copy
Machine

August Adult Book Discussion

A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra
Tuesday, August 25, 7pm Library
Wednesday, August 26, 1pm Senior Center
In a rural village in December 2004 Chechnya, a failed doctor
Akhmed harbors the traumatized 8-year-old daughter of a father
abducted by Russian forces and treats a series of wounded rebels
and refugees while exploring the shared past that binds him to the
child. Copies of the books are available at the library.

The Foundation
Science Fiction/Fantasy Book Group
Wednesday, September 2, 6:30pm

Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5. Closed

Sunday. There is no charge for a library card just bring in picture
identification with proof of current address. If your ID does not
show your current address, please bring another proof of address
such as a piece of mail, personal check, lease agreement, etc.
Parents must sign the registration form for children under age 18.

Adult Craft Club

Your library card can be used in any public library in Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, or Wood counties, all members of the South Central Library System, and materials may be
returned to any library. Call the Library at 873-6281 or visit online
at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org and on Facebook.

Please note: Because of the renovation, some events will be scheduled in different locations. Please check the Librarys website
www.stolib.org for the latest information or call 873-6281.

Community Play: The Wind in the Willows

Stoughton Opera House
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 & 29, 7:00pm
Come see teens in our community perform a play based on this
classic story. Donations benefit the Stoughton Library Second
Floor Expansion project. For more details, give us a call or see our
website or Facebook page.

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Metal Stamping
Thursday, September 3, 6:30pm
Fire Station Meeting Room
Join us for our second round of cutting, shaping and stamping
metal. Bring your safety gloves! Tools provided. Call 873-6281 to
register.

Thursdays With Murder

Thursday, September 10 at 6:30pm
Edgar and Anthony Award Winners from 2007 & 2008
Titles include What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman, Down
River by John Hart, In the Woods by Tana French, and The
Faithful Spy by Alex Berenson. Copies of the books are available
at the library.

Adult Book Discussion

Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline
Tuesday, September 22, 7pm Library
Wednesday, September 23, 1pm Senior Center

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We want to celebrate your summer

reading achievements! Join us from
6-6:30 to enjoy free sundaes provided by Culvers. At 6:30, enjoy an
interactive theatre performance by
the Traveling Lantern Troupe. Theyll
perform The Sword in the Stone, the
boyhood tale of King Arthur when he
first meets the wizard Merlin and discovers the magical sword Excalibur.
The show will be fast, fun and funny,
and especially geared for the pre-K
through 8th grade age group and their
families. No pre-registration required.
Completion of Summer Library Program not required.

Read a title featuring Future Wars, like Starship Troopers by

Robert A. Heinlein or The Forever War by Joe Haldeman. Copies
of the books are available at the library.

Stop In During Happy Hour Fridays 3-5pm

1
2 Price Single Stem Flowers (Cash & Carry)

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Christ Lutheran Church, 700 County Road B

Tuesday, August 11, 6:00-7:30pm

The Stoughton Public Library, located at 304 S. Fourth St., at the

corner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtown
Stoughton.

Great waterfront dining, drinks & fun!

Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials Sunday Breakfast

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Flower Phone: 873-6173 or 866-595-6800
Mon.-Fri. 8am to 5pm; Sat. 8am to 3pm

Summer Library Program

Finale:
Traveling Lantern Troupe

September

During our renovation, please watch for entrance changes and other possible changes. Check the Librarys website
www.stolib.org or call 873-6281.

Upcoming Library Events

Full wireless access will be available

during the renovation, but only limited library computer access and printing will be offered, and scanners will
not be available. Personal one-on-one
sessions to learn about how to use library eBooks will be available as
always via pre-scheduled appointments. Full use of the coin-operated copy machine will be available
most days. Contact the Library for
more information.

Bring a white or light colored 100% cotton item and brighten it up with this fun
twist on traditional tie dye. Call 8736281 to register.

Jake Whitmore is enjoying a rare bonding moment with his sixteen-year-old son, Kurt, when disaster strikes. They get in a terrible car accident that threatens to derail not only Kurts chances
at college, but his entire future. Jake makes a split-second decision
that saves his son from formal punishment, but plunges them both
into a world of guilt, lies, and secrecy. Copies of the books are
available at the library.

Please Note:
Because of the renovation,
some events will be
scheduled in different
locations. Please check the
Librarys website
www.stolib.org for the latest
information or call 873-6281.

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Senior Center

Do you help a parent, friend, neighbor, sibling or spouse with a variety of tasks such as housekeeping, shopping, bill paying, personal care, meals, medical appointments, or medication management?
If so, you are a caregiver.
Whether youre an in-home, long-distance, current or past caregiver, the Stoughton Area Senior
Center can help. We provide services that may help lighten your load. Our annual Stoughton Area
Guide for Senior Services (available at the Center and on our website: www.cityofstoughton.com/
senior ) offers up-to-date listings of local care facilities, financial, fitness, food, housing, in-home,
legal, medical, respite, support groups and transportation services. And, our staff is always available
to help make sense of it all!

Garden Tour: Memory Garden at Mill Pond Park

Wednesday, August 12, 9:30 AM.

Come and tour the beautiful Memory Garden on South Page Street at Mill Pond Park. Care takers
Giavana and Richard Lazzaro will share information on the many beautiful plants and bushes they
maintain, and share their love and knowledge of gardening with us.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins

Wednesday, August 19
Cost: $50.00, Section 224
1:10 PM Game Time
Bus Leaves at 10:00 AM

For more information or to request to be on a mailing list for upcoming caregiver events, please contact Hollee Camacho at (608) 873-8585, hcamacho@ci.stoughton.wi.us .

Lunch and Learn: Wisconsin Bird Migration

Save The Date: Caregiver Celebration October 5th

Join us for a presentation from Carolyn Beyer of the Madison Audubon Society to learn about which
birds to watch for in the skies over our area during the coming weeks as the annual migration begins.

Are you are an informal caregiver for a person age 60+ or maybe youre 60+ and caring for a younger disabled person? Are you a spouse, son, daughter or perhaps another relative or a neighbor for
someone caring locally, at home or in a care facility, or even long distance? Maybe this description
doesnt fit you, but are you aware of someone who could benefit from this special day?

Summer Picnic & Catfish River Revue

Thursday, August 20, 12:00 PM

Friday, August 21, 12:00 PM

Being a caregiver is a tough role that seldom is recognized. Caregiving often becomes a self-sacrificing task while dreams for a future are whipped-out.

Join us for barbecued ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, mixed fresh fruit, slightly-spicy jalapeno corn
bread and peach cobbler. The meal will be followed by classic country and bluegrass music from
Catfish River Revue.

We would like to celebrate you and express our appreciation for all your dedication.

Book Discussion Group

The Annual Caregiver Celebration is slated to take place on Monday, October 5th at Agrace HospiceCare. Caregivers will enjoy a delicious lunch, a presentation by music therapist Melissa Cole and
sharing on healthy eating from the Agrace chef. Door prizes for everyone! Registration is required.
Watch for details in the Stoughton Area Senior Centers Yahara Senior News.

Wednesday, August 26, 1:00 PM

Hosted by the McFarland, Oregon, and Stoughton Area Senior Centers, Home Health United, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Alzheimers and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, and Agrace
HospiceCare with support from the National Family Caregiver Support Program (Older Americans
Act).

When Mourning Dawns

This months book is A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony Marra. Join us for an afternoon
discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00
PM. For questions, please call 873-6281.

Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, 12 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Summer Seminar with Professor Jay Hathaway

Join Riddley Usherwood from Home Health United in exploring the grief process and learning skills to
help you cope with your loss. This class is being provided by Home Health United. The series is free
and open to all. Call (608)415-2825 to register.

Tuesday, July 28. 10:00 AM

Quilt Expo

A brief overview of the official presence of the United States in the Middle East from 1942 until post
9/11. This presentation will briefly cover the role of the US during the Cold War period and beyond as
Great Britain gradually withdrew its forces after WWII.

Saturday, September 12
Call for details.

Catfish River Revue

Spanish Class for Beginners

Friday, September 25, 1:00 PM

Thursdays in July 10:30-11:30 AM

Enjoy classic country and bluegrass music.

This class will be offered once a week for those interested in learning the Spanish language. Class
will be at a beginning level and will help with vocabulary, verb tenses, culture and just an overall look
into the language itself. Be prepared to speak Spanish, and maybe even learn some fun Latin dance
routines! Call Center to register.

We Love the Packers

Lunch & Learn: Staying SAFE at Home

Thursday, July 23, 12:00 PM

To address the issues of falls and adverse drug events, Home Health United has partnered with the
United Way of Dane County since 2011 to develop the SAFE at Home program in an effort to decrease
hospitalizations and ER visits in older adults. Join us to learn about factors that contribute to the risks
of falling, and other home safety issues. The program also provides free in-home safety assessments
by appointment.

Madison Mallards Game

Thursday, July 23, 7:05 PM

Madison Mallards vs. LaCrosse Loggers
Cost: $25 includes Pepsi Tailgate
Bus Leaves at 5:30 PM
Space is limited; make your reservations now.

Garden Tour at the Beutel Residence!

Monday, July 27, 10:00AM

John Beutel moved to his clapboard little farmhouse in1979 and shortly found out that the original
part of the house under the clapboardwas a Norwegian log cabin. The garden has undergone three
incarnations during Johns tenure here. The current informal garden was begun in 2001 when he
retired.

Tuesday, September 29, 1:00 PM

Why we love the Packers is a chance to relive the highs and lows of pro footballs most successful
franchise. Well go from Lambeau to McCarthy in a fast-paced, 60-90 minute program that features
all the great players, historic games and special moments. With the Packers on the verge of tying
their great rivalry* with the Chicago Bears next season, this will be an ideal time to revisit the teams
glorious history.
Presented by Jim Rice - former history teacher and school superintendent, and author of:
92 Years!
Bears-Packers 1921-2013
Giant Cheeseheads!
The Giant-Packer rivalry and the former Giants who helped the Packers become champions.
Great Games of the Gridiron
NFL Championship Games 1933-1965

Please see giantcheeseheads.com for more information.

Peer Support
Peer Support volunteers meet with homebound or isolated adults to help provide needed social support through friendly visits and/or participation in social events. If you would like to learn more
about this locally-administered program contact Teressa at 873-8585.
For more information on these and other activities
please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at
248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589
(608) 873-8585 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

The driveway is packed with a wide variety of hostas. John builta small pond with a 30-foot stream
and a small waterfall.Dwarf and weeping conifers (evergreens) are featured along with a few perennials and a little touch of formality with a trimmed boxwood hedge. The front of the house has many
raised beds where a wide variety of vegetables are grown.
The address for this Garden Tour is 850 Hwy 51. It is a 1/2 mile past the intersection stop light at the
conjunction of Hwy N and Hwy 51. Turn left onto Spring Road.The driveway isabout a hundred feet
on the Right of Spring Road. People can leave passengers off at his driveway, but should park along
Spring Road.

Creative Writing Group

Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 PM

Join us for a monthly gathering to record memories and life experiences, and explore your creativity
through writing. This group is being lead by community volunteer, Emily Meier.

Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, July 29, 1:00 PM

This months book: Euphoria by Lily King. Call the Stoughton Library for details: 873-6281.

Helping Your Aging Parents

Tuesday, August 11, 1:00 PM

Help for Your Aging Parents and You: Finding Community Resources that Work
When your aging parents need assistance with Medicare, housing, health care or other vital concerns, where do you start? This informative presentation will teach you:

how to find community resources that can help you care for aging parents, relatives or
friends;

how to access a case manager and get their support; and

how to create and maintain a positive relationship with your parents throughout the aging
process and caregiver journey. Presented by Agrace Hospice.

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NFL Flag Football (Grades 4-8)
Travel Leagues

The grades 4-5 and 6-8 programs are travel leagues. Other communities involved are Cross Plain, Fitchburg, Verona, Monona,
Cottage Grove, Mount Horeb, and McFarland. Teams will play
seven regular season games and an end of season tournament.
Teams for these age groups typically practice 1-2 times per week
and they are at the discretion of the coach. Each child receives a
NFL Flag Football jersey that they keep.

Game Dates: Saturdays, September 12October 24

Fall Coed Kickball League

Location: Homa games are played at Racetrack Park. Road games

are played at various locations located in Dane County.

These games are played on Friday evenings to help kick off a

great social night out. Games are played at Racetrack Park and
the league is scheduled to start August 28. Contact the Recreation
Department or go online for an entry form. Contact the Recreation
Department if you would like to be put on a free agent list. Entries
are due by August 14 or when league is full.

Fees: $65Residents, $73Non-Residents

RIPPED Fitness Class

Tournament Date: Saturday, October 31

Game Times: Times vary but are usually done by 4 pm in the
afternoon.

Start your little Messi on his

or her way to a lifelong love
of recreation activities. Nothing compares to soccer for
an introduction to structured
team sports. The emphasis
on this program is having fun
and getting your child to like
sports. This program isnt intended on teaching high level
skills to your child because of
the ages of the participants.

Ages: 5-11

This total body, high intensity style program, utilizing free weights,
resistance,
and
body weight, masterfully
combines
the components of
R.I.P.P.E.D.--- Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance and Diet (on your own!) to help you attain and maintain
your physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable, and extremely
effective. The deliberate combination of the R.I.P.P.E.D. elements
and how they are precisely organized in the R.I.P.P.E.D. class
format provide the basis for the One Stop Body Shock System,
by stimulating both different energy systems and muscles in each
workout segment, changing the focus and activities every 6 to 9
minutes. Along with driving, motivating music, participants jam
through R.I.P.P.E.D. with smiles, determination and strength. No
boredom here, for all levels, R.I.P.P.E.D. is effective, its tough yet
doable; R.I.P.P.E.D. will absolutely challenge your levels of fitness
and endurance!

Days and Dates: Monday-Friday, July 27-July 31

Weekday Classes

Times: 9:00amNoon

Location: Youth Center (2nd Floor)

Location: Bjoin Park Shelter

Who: Ages 16+

Deadline: August 3rd

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August
6th.

Bricks 4 Kidz Mining & Crafting Camp

Minecraft is a game about placing blocks

to build anything you can imagine. At
night monsters come out, so make sure
to build a shelter before that happens!
Experience the world of Minecraft with
LEGO bricks in this fun camp. Kids will
start by crafting their shelters and some
of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO
bricks. Students will face new challenges
each day, building models and crafting key elements from the popular Minecraft game.

Days: Sundays
Dates: September 13October 18
Location: Racetrack Park
Fee: $40 Resident, $45 Non-Resident
Registration Deadline: August 31
Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches training will take place
on September 1 at 6:00 pm at Racetrack Park.
Ages/Grades

Mens Fall Softball League

2-3 1150.301

Program Code

K-1 1150.300

Fall Miniball Soccer

This is a 4v4 passing league using smaller fields. Games are officiated, standings are kept, and a champion is crowned in the
Rec Bowl. League play begins September 3rd and teams play a
seven team schedule. Team entries are due on August 21st or when
league is full.
Our fall softball league features a six game regular season plus a
championship night where teams get matched up based on standing. Games are umpired and balls are provided. Games are played
on Tuesday evenings at Racetrack Park. Games are scheduled to
start on September 1st. Entries are due by August 21 or when
league is full.

League/Grade

Youth Activities

Adult Flag Football League

Program Code

Times

3 Year Olds

1130.300

3:00-3:45 pm

Fee: $125

Times: 5:15-6:00 am

4 Year OldsKindergarten

130.301

4:00-4:45 pm

Min/Max Participants: 5/20

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Program Code: 1312.200

Minimum Participants: 7

The Kids ChefBetter Breakfast

Fee: 1 day per week$25, 2 days per week$45

Intro to Hitting Games

This program focuses on teaching children to hit stationary and moving objects
with a variety of bats, racquets, and sticks.
This will improve tracking and hand-eye
coordination skills that are necessary for
playing baseball, softball, golf, tennis and
other similar games. This program is also
a great introduction to many sports. These
programs are taught by trainers from Level-Up Fitness.

Lily Kilfoy, AKA The Kids

Chef is a cooking instructor and freelance chef from
Madison, Wisconsin. Her goal
as an instructor is to expose
children to the many benefits
of cooking through hands- on
experiences that develop skills to be used for life. It is also to teach
children about healthy foods and cooking at a young age so that
they can carry these values into adulthood.

Saturday Classes

Location: Norse Park

In this class kids will get to prepare scrumptious breakfast items.

Recipes will include Cheesy Egg Scramble, Banana Bread Muffins
and Fruit Smoothies.

Fee: $30 Resident, $38 Non-Resident

Ages: Children Ages 6-13

Troll Beach
Stoughtons Norwegian Fun Park

Registration Deadline: July 24

Times: 12:00-1:15 pm

Days: Tuesdays
Dates: July 28 to August 225

Min/Max Participants: 6/20

Ages

Location: Stoughton Youth Center

Program Code

Times

6-9

1130.300

2:00-2:45 pm

Min/Max Participants: 6/10

9-12

1130.301

3:00-3:45 pm

Fee: $17

Date: 8/15

NFL Flag Football (Grades K-3)

House Leagues

The grades K-1 and 2-3

programs
are
house
leagues that will always
play other Stoughton
teams at Racetrack Park.
The K1 league will feature
a coach playing quarterback to make the games
run smoothly. Games will
be played on Saturday
mornings. Teams typically practice one night per
week during the season and its at the discretion of the coach.
Each child receives a NFL Flag Football jersey that they keep.
League/Grade

Program Code

Game Times

K-1

1150.300

9:00 am

2-3

1150.301

10:15 am

Game Dates: Saturdays, September 12October 24. September

12 is a practice day where jerseys get passed out.

Program Code: 1311.202

Adult Activities
Painting in the Parks

Join us for our painting in the parks

class. Bring a beverage, relax, and socialize! Our experienced instructor
will give participants step by step instructions on their way to creating a
masterpiece. This class is modeled after popular painting and wine classes
(bring your own bottle). All art supplies
included. Please see the art sample to
your right to see what the class will be painting that day.

Times: 8:15-9:15 am
Days: Saturdays
Minimum Participants: 7
Fee: $25

Visit our award winning aquatic

park. Enjoy the best beach of beach
experiences that includes clean city
water, sandy zero depth entry, and
large inflatable play structures!
Troll Beach is the result of a complete makeover of the Mandt Park
Pool. New innovative play structures, a rebuilt full concession
stand, pool chairs and umbrellas,
are just a few of the updates for this historic pool.
Our trained lifeguards are ready to welcome your group for a day
of great swimming and Norwegian-like hospitality.
Winner of the 2012 Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association
Outstanding Aquatic Facility Design Award.
Open: Everyday. Last day of season is August 22nd Hours: 12-5
PM
Daily Rates
Resident 16+ - $3.75
Resident 15U - $2.75
Non-Resident 16+ - $4.25

Days and Dates: Thursday, August 20th

Non-Resident 15U - $3.25

Times: 6:00-8:00 pm

Group Rates (15+ People) - $2.75

Location: Bjoin Park Shelter

Fee: $45
Min/Max Participants: 10/20

Fees: $65Residents, $73Non-Residents

Program Code: 2357.202

Deadline: August 3rd

Adult Fall 3v3 Basketball League

Register Online:
https://activenet009.active.com/stoughtonrec

Who: Ages 16+

Ages: 18+

Location: Racetrack Park

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August

6th.

Location: Youth Center (2nd Floor)

Playing 3v3 is a great way to get in shape for the winter basketball
season. Teams will play three half court games per night up to the
score of 21. The league is self officiated to keep the cost low. Only
$80 per team to play 8 weeks of basketball! Team entries are due
August 21st or when league is full.

Birthday Parties Please contact us for more information.

Season Pass Rates

Resident Family Pass - $80.00 Resident Single Pass - $60.00 NonResident Family Pass - $100.00 Non-Resident Single Pass - $75.00
New Troll Beach for 2015 is the Zoom Floom!
Giant slip and slides for even more fun.
Stoughton Parks & Recreation
381 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589
Phone: 608.873.6746 Fax: 608.873.5519
Website: www.cityofstoughton.com/rec
Online Registration:
https://apm.activecommunities.com/stoughtonrec/

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Summer 2015 7

Street Talks

Greetings to everyone, I hope the start to your summer has been enjoyable. I have noticed a lot of
residents are still placing brush out to the parkrow for collection during the summer. Unfortunately
the city does not provide this service during the summer months. You will have to haul your brush to
the yardwaste site at 1051 Collins Road.
Some of this information in this article has been shared in previous articles, but I feel it is still very
important to share this information about the services provided by the Street Department and other
helpful hints to assist with your needs for the rest of summer & fall such as; yard waste site, brush
collection schedule, fall curbside leaf collection schedule, street construction projects and electronicwaste drop off site information.
We want your feedback, is this information beneficial? What else will you like to see published in
Street Talks? Lets us know by calling 873-6303 or email at kmanthe@ci.stoughton.wi.us
****PLEASE READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION****

To report a pothole, please call the Street Department at 873-6303

Next Scheduled Brush Collection for the year is Monday October 5th, 2015

Yardwaste Site will remain open until Tuesday November 24th, 2015 (weather permitting)

Fall Curbside Leaf Collection is scheduled to start on Monday October 19th and continue
until Tuesday November 24th.

Parkrow Trees & Planting Permits

It is important to plant the proper tree in the
parkrow to assure a long-lived and healthy tree.
Also the size of the tree is important to insure
that it will not have to be trimmed due to power
lines. Permits are required to plant or remove
parkrow trees. There is no charge for these
permits; however we need this information in
order to keep our tree Inventory up to date.
These permits can be obtained at the street department or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/
streets&parks/TreeCommission
List of tree specifications are also available or
you may view these on the web site.
Remember to call Diggers Locate at 811 or 1-800-242-8511 or email them at diggershotline.com at
least 3 days prior to planting

Curbside Brush Collection

Emerald Ash Borer

(EAB) Awareness

Curbside brush collection will be collected ONLY during the first week of the following months; April May,
October and November. Brush must be piled in parkrow and away from any obstacles. Any brush placed in
street will not be collected and is subject to violation.
Please have brush placed in the parkrow on the first
Monday of the month for collection by 6:30 am

Encumbrance Permits

**** 2015 BRUSH COLLECTION SCHEDULE ****

Monday April 6, 2015 - completed
Monday May 4, 2015 - completed
Monday October 5, 2015
Monday November 2, 2015

You can assist the City by looking for signs

of EAB on your Ash trees. For helpful information you can go to the Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer web site at; http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab

An encumbrance permit is required if you are going to leave a

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

Reminder: Once crews have gone down your street, they wont be back until next scheduled brush
collection.

Street Opening Permits

It is not good practice or healthy to prune trees in the summer heat, open wounds attract insects that
can spread diseases to your trees. If you need to prune or remove a tree during the summer months,
brush can be hauled to yard waste site (permit needed). Street Department does not collect brush
from work completed by private contractors; the contractor is responsible to dispose of brush and
wood.

A street opening permit is required if you or a contractor works within the city right-a-way. Permits
can be obtained at the Street Department office or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on
street department tab and then permits link. Cost range from $50 dollars to $150 dollars.

Yardwaste Site

Public streets may be closed (block parties, running events) for the use of private
citizens and non-profit organizations provided said individual organization applies
for a Street Closing permit and the completed application is submitted in time frame
needed to Street Superintendent Karl Manthe.

The site is located at 1051 Collins Road (off County Hwy A) in the
Township of Dunkirk. The site accepts yardwaste (grass clippings,
leaves, garden waste, and sod), shrubbery, and brush. The yardwaste site will remain open until Tuesday November 24th (weather
permitting). The site is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00
pm to 7:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. A Permit
(window decal) is required for the site and the cost is $20 dollars and
is good for the entire season. Permits can be purchased at the Street
Department during normal business hours at 515 S. Fourth Street or
at the yardwaste site during hours of operations. Note: yardwaste
site can close at anytime during the day for implement weather
(thunderstorms, tornado warnings, etc). Safety for our employees is
very important and a priority for us.

Fall Curbside Leaf Collection

Street Closing Permits

E-Waste Drop-off
The E-waste collection has been a very successful program,
thanks to the residents for bringing in their E-waste items to
be properly disposed. This service is available only to City of
Stoughton residents. City residents can still bring their e-waste
items to Street Department during normal business hours to be
properly disposed. City residents will need to check in at the
Street Department office and show ID to verify city residency.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (608) 873-6303.
At this time there is no fee charged to drop off acceptable items.

List of Acceptable Items

The Street Department provides fall curbside leaf collection for city residents. Depending on the weather and when
leaves start to fall, the collection is tentatively scheduled
to start Monday October 19th and continue until Tuesday
November 24th.

Televisions

Printers, scanners, copiers

It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the terrace

(area between curb and sidewalk) for collection. It is a violation to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves raked into the street often wash into the stormwater
system and pollute our lakes and rivers. Our leaf vacuums need to be close to the curb line of the
street and it really helps if you can keep that area free of parked vehicles and trailers.

Fax machines

Video display devices, monitors

Keyboards, mice, hard drives, flash drives, external modems & other computer devices

DVD, VCR, DVR & Video

Grass Clippings

When mowing your lawn, make sure to keep the grass clippings on your property and do not blow or sweep clippings from the driveway or sidewalk into the
street. There is a city ordinance prohibiting yard waste in the street which will
be strictly enforced.

Sec 50-5.

Desktop Computers

Laptops

NOTE: With computers make sure to remove all personal information or take out the hard drive and
destroy it.
NOTE: No Microwaves - they can be placed out at the end of the month for bulky item collection.

Mailbox Placement

Offense against public peace, order and other public interests (h) Littering Prohibited (1) No person
shall throw any glass, garbage, rubbish, waste, slop, dirty water, brush, yard waste, dirt, rocky materials or noxious liquid or other litter or unwholesome substance upon the streets, alleys, highways,
public parks, or other property of the city of upon any private property not owned by him or upon the
surface of any body of water within the city. This violation is subject to fines from $50.00 to $1,000.00

To reduce the chances that your mailbox may be hit by a snow plow during winter,
you still have time to move your mailbox and follow US Postal regulations and place
your mailbox 40-42 inches above the road surface and back 6 inches from the curb
with the door down. Following these guidelines will increase productivity by snow
plow operators.

Street Construction Schedule

Refuse & Recycling Cart Placement

The city has scheduled major street reconstruction on the following streets this year;
Washington Street (Water St to Fifth St), Fifth
Street (E. Main St to North St), South Alley (Division St to Forrest St). The work is scheduled
to be completed by mid September

Still have a few residents that dont follow guidelines for proper cart
placement. Johns Disposal Service Inc. and the City of Stoughton
request and require that carts not be placed in the street, but instead place refuse carts on the terrace or your driveway approach.
Please place cart(s) a minimum of 2 feet apart at the end of your
driveway or terrace area. Please do not set carts to close to mailboxes,
trees, and light poles. Keeping the carts out of the street also allows
street crews to effectively sweep streets, vacuum leaves and plow
snow during the fall and winter season.

Street pulverization projects are scheduled for

Industrial Circle (Ortega Dr to Commerce Rd)),
Ortega Drive (Industrial Circle to Dead-end),
Chapin Lane (Roby Rd to Devonshire), Brewer
Court (Eisenhower to Dead-end).

Street Talks continued on page 8

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Whats New

Street Talks continued from page 7

As of November 1st 2012 the Clean Sweep

facility located 2302 Fish Hatchery Road is
permanently closed and cannot accept any
materials.

Clean Sweep Information

The Street Department does not collect clean sweep items at our facility, but the following information will assist with proper disposal of clean sweep products at the Dane County Facilty.

Web Site

http://www.danecountycleansweep.com/
Location: 7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across from
the Yahara Hills Golf Course at the Dane County Landfill

Contact

If you cannot find the information you need from our website, you can leave a message for Dave
Radisewitz at (608) 243-0368 or email him at radisewitz.david@countyofdane.com

What is Clean Sweep?

Clean Sweep is a place to bring hazardous household materials such as Oil-Based Paints and PaintRelated Products, Pesticides & Poisons, Household Products Containing Organic Solvents, Ignitables,
and Aerosols, and Rechargeable Batteries.

Why Clean Sweep?

The new year round facility, located at

7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Beltline/12/18 East toward Cambridge) across
from the Yahara Hills Golf Course at the
Dane County Landfill is now open.
All Clean Sweep customers do not have to
stop at the scale and should proceed directly to the Clean Sweep building and stop
under the canopy. Clean Sweep staff will
provide you with further instructions. Clean
Sweep customers include those coming to pick up free materials from our Product Exchange.
Please remember that leaving materials at the site when we are closed is illegal and can lead to
a $2,000 forfeiture

Now Accepting Electronics

Get rid of your old TV or computer monitor for $10. Other electronics accepted free of charge.
Please see our Household page for details.

By providing the public with an opportunity to safely dispose of such hazardous products, we keep
these products out of landfills and lower the environmental risks associated with such improper disposal. The payoff is a cleaner, healthier environment.

Clean Sweep does NOT accept microwave ovens, dehumidifiers or other appliances. Contact your
local official, trash hauler, or private recycler for details.

Fee Structure

Please note that there have been some rule changes for our Product Exchange program. Please see the Exchange page for details.

Fees Apply.

Dane County Households & Farms: $10.00 per trip, for all household hazardous waste
and electronics. One television or computer monitor is included with the trip fee. Additional
televisions and monitors will be billed at an additional $10.00 each.
Businesses: Fees based on weight and type of waste, Businesses must qualify as Very Small
Quantity Generators (VSQGs) and must schedule an appointment prior to bringing wastes to
the collection facility. Out-of-County businesses are welcome. Call (608) 243-0368 for more
information.
Out-of-County Households & Farms: $75.00 per trip, No latex paint or electronics accepted
from out-of-county residents.
We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple households. Customers with large loads are urged to call (608)243-0368 in advance to determine the applicability
of any additional fees.

These articles will be published in Tower Times issues and placed on the city street department web
site at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us with time related information. While on the web site, check out Frequently Asked Questions.
I really appreciate the feedback that many of you provide to the Street Department. We take your
concerns seriously and look forward to improving our service to better serve your needs. Feel free
to call me with any questions; I can be reached by phone at 608-873-6303 or email at kmanthe@
ci.stoughton.wi.us
Enjoy the rest of your summer and please remember to slow down in construction zones to make sure
everyone stays safe this summer :)
Sincerely,
Karl D. Manthe
Street Superintendent Karl D. Manthe

Schedule Hours:

Tuesdays - Fridays: 7:00am - 2:45pm

Saturdays: 8:00am - 10:45am
Closed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays
Please note that any days Clean Sweep is closed other than Sundays or Mondays will be posted here.

(608) 873-3379 www.stoughtonutilities.com

Online E-Billing and E-Pay

Work Safely with Diggers Hotline

Go green, go paperless!

Summer is here, and your list of outdoor improvements is surely starting to grow - build a deck, plant
some trees, install a gym set for the kids, or more.
If your list includes any digging, state law (Wisconsin Statute 182.0175) requires you to notify Diggers
Hotline.

Paperless E-Billing is simple, convenient, and smart. With

paperless billing, there are no bills to mail, file, or to clutter your mailbox. You can manage the entire bill-paying
process online using our E-Pay system, including access
24 hours a day to view past bills, payment activity, and
flexible payment options. Going paperless also keeps you
in control of the security of your personal information, as
well as reduces your impact on the environment.
In addition to E-Billing, you can also manage other payment and billing options through our online E-Pay system.


Customers enrolled in Autopay can view and update their payment account details, and those that are not enrolled can easily and securely do so.


If you have ever been interested in our Budget-Billing program, you can instantly
view what your monthly payment amount would be, and enroll right there on the spot.


You can also enroll in Renewable Energy or Project RoundUP, and current enrollees can view information regarding their contributions.


If you have recently changed your email address, phone number, or mailing address, you can also now update that online.
We have also added new and improved ways to monitor and review your energy and water consumption. You can compare your bills to those of other customers near your neighborhood, analyze
your present and past bills to learn more about how your usage has changed over time, see how the
weather may be affecting your consumption patterns, and more.
Visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com to get started.

Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system

developed to provide excavators and the general
public with the ability to inform multiple owners of
underground facilities of intended non-emergency
excavation via a single telephone call.
You may contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from any
phone year round. However, you must allow three
working days (excluding weekends and holidays)
notice for the location of the underground facilities
prior to digging.
Diggers Hotline will process three types of calls: 1) excavation 2) planning of excavation and 3) safe
working clearance information for overhead lines. The call center will ask for an address or location
information. Specific marking instructions also will need to be provided. Once the locate is completed, you have ten calendar days to begin your excavation work before you must call to have the
underground facilities relocated.
Please note that there are no charges to individual customers for this service. For more information
on the Wisconsin Diggers Hotline program, please visit www.diggershotline.com
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Be Prepared for Power Outages

Save Money by Looking For Air Leaks

Summertime in Wisconsin can bring very unpredictable weather, and even a small
storm can result in a large power outage. We have already seen quite a bit of rain so
far this summer, but not too many severe storms. But stay alert severe storms are
inevitable, and may strike at any time. Once the lights go off, it is too late to prepare
for a power outage, so dont be caught searching in the dark for a flashlight or candles.

You tell your kids they are cooling the Great

Outdoors when they do not keep the windows
shut or close the door behind them. You could
be doing the same thing without even knowing
it.

Medical Equipment

If you or a family member relies on medical equipment powered by electricity, create an emergency
plan. We cannot assure any customer that a storm or equipment problem will not interrupt power.

Your cooled indoor air could be leaking out of

your house through the tiny cracks and holes
around phone lines, electrical outlets and
plumbing pipes, as well as around windows and
doors.

Remember: Keep emergency numbers near medical equipment and regularly test the equipments
back-up power sources.

Sump Pumps and Cordless Phones

Take a walk around the outside of your house

and you will see little gaps around window
frames, wall-mounted air conditioners, exhaust vents and more. Those leaks can increase your cooling bill 5 30 percent. Seal the leaks with caulk and keep the air-conditioned air indoors where it
belongs.

Create a Better Future with Renewable Energy

As a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can purchase renewable energy blocks to offset a part or all of
your electrical usage through our Renewable Energy
Program. Renewable energy is generated from clean,
green energy sources such as wind, biogas, and the
sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatt-hour (kWh)
blocks; each block costs $3.

Test your generator every 30 days to make certain that it is in good operating condition. Always follow
manufacturers directions for safe operation. If back-feeding your generator into your homes electrical system, ALWAYS use a transfer switch or disconnect your main breaker switch. Failure to do so
could injure or kill our lineman working to restore our system, or bystanders who come into contact
with wires on the ground.
Prepare one today by gathering a few basic emergency supplies
and placing them in an emergency kit that is easy to locate in the
dark. We suggest including these items:

To learn more about the utilitys Renewable Energy

or Green Power for Business programs, please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or visit us online at renewable.stoughtonutilities.com. To enroll your home or business, please log in to your account at epay.
stoughtonutilities.com.

Give Them a Brake!

Working flashlights

Battery-operated radio for news & weather reports

Batteries for flashlights & radios

Candles & matches to provide emergency lighting

Blankets

Bottled water (city customers will still have water to their

faucets, rural customers may not)

Canned or dried food

A corded or cellular telephone (cordless landline phones do not work when power is out.)

Other Things to Keep in Mind

Slow down, and drive safely in utility work zones.

Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nation every year in roadwork zones. Please follow these important tips for safely driving in roadwork zones. Your
life, and ours, depends on it!

Generators

Assemble an Emergency Kit

Purchasing one block of renewable energy each

month for one year has the equivalent impact on the
environment as not driving a car for six months and
avoids emitting over three tons of carbon dioxide.

Working outdoors during Wisconsins hot summers

and unpredictable storms is hard enough, but when
utility crews have to deal with dangerous drivers in
work zones, it only makes it that much more difficult. Whether it is around electric linemen restoring a
power outage or a water crew repairing a water main
break, work zones are no place for impatience or aggressive driving. The added seconds you may save
while speeding through a work zone are not worth
placing utility workers lives at risk.

Your sump pump runs on electricity, so consider a battery backup. Choose one that will switch on
automatically if an outage occurs. Your cordless phone will not work during a power outage; consider
a spare plug-in telephone, or keep your cell phone handy for emergencies.

UTILITY
WORK
AHEAD

Avoid any downed power lines, and never attempt to touch or move one, even if you are
certain it is not live. A shock from a downed line can easily kill or severely injure avoid the
line and contact us immediately!

Remember that electric garage door openers will not function during a power outage. Place
your unit on manual if possible.

Electric sump pumps will not work during a power outage. If you live in a low-lying area,
you may want to consider purchasing a battery backup for your sump pump to keep your
basement dry, even during a prolonged outage.

Pumps used for rural customers wells will not operate during a power outage. Be sure to
have a supply of drinking water ready.

Protect electrical equipment from possible surges when power is restored. Use surge
suppression devices to protect sensitive equipment such as computers, fax machines,
answering machines, televisions, stereos and major appliances - or simply unplug them.

A power outage may affect the operation of security and alarm systems.

Always buckle up.

Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people
and vehicles may be working near the road.

Protect food from spoiling by keeping freezer and refrigerator doors closed as much as
possible. Food will stay frozen up to 48 hours if the door is not opened frequently.

Always slow down, and travel at posted work zone speed limits.

Blinds and curtains will help shield against the heat of the sun, so while the air-conditioning
is off you should keep your windows covered.

Minimize distractions, such as cell phone use.

Keep a safe distance from traffic barriers, construction equipment, utility workers, and other
traffic.

If you leave your home or business, switch on a light that will be able to be seen from the street once
power is restored. Our crews often spot check to ensure all customers have their electricity back on.

For the safety of everyone, stay clear of crews, vehicles and equipment in the area.

After the power is restored, you can safely reconnect appliances and equipment, and reset
devices that operate on timers.

Stoughton Utilities drinking water and wastewater treatment processes will be active during
an outage.

Watch for and follow all warning, lane closure, and construction detour signs.

Plan ahead, and give yourself time to reach your destination.

Give the Gift of Light

Are you looking for a gift for a family member or neighbor, and you just dont
know what they need? Stoughton Utilities offers gift certificates year-round that
can be used towards any customers utility bill. Gift certificates may be purchased for any amount, and are applied to the customers account as an instant
bill credit.
Stop by the utility office at 600 South Fourth Street, call us at (608) 873-3379,
or email us at CustomerService@StoughtonUtilities.com for more information.

Save Time and Money with Autopay

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

Create a Family Plan

Parents: make sure your children know what to do if an outage happens while they are home alone
or with a caretaker.

Theres No Natural Resource Like Community

At Stoughton Utilities, local isnt a buzzword. Its a promise. Weve been a part of the Stoughton community for 126 years, and have always promised our neighbors a
few things. Clean, affordable power; giving back through public
investment; scholarships and education; helping folks with energysaving advice and ways to lower utility bills. And to put Stoughtons future your future first.
Stoughton Utilities believes affordable public power strengthens our community and helps our neighbors. Thats why, through WPPI Energy, were partnering with other local not-for-profit utilities to
share resources and lower costs.
With public power from Stoughton Utilities, the decisions we make, and the good we do for the environment happens right here. To learn more, please visit us online at www.WhyPublicPower.org or
at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

Stoughton Utilities issues an annual water quality report with important information about the source and quality of your municipal drinking water. In the
past, this report was mailed to all households within the City of Stoughton. In
an effort to lower our environmental impact, this report is now published online.
We are proud to report that your local drinking water meets or surpasses all
federal and local standards set for quality and safety under the Safe Drinking Water Act. You can view
the full report online at CCR.stoughtonutilities.com.
If you do not have internet access, or if you prefer a physical copy of the annual report, please contact
our office at (608) 873-3379 and we will mail a paper copy to your home or business.
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Appliance Recycling Program

Are you stuck with older, inefficient appliances that are still in use?
Did you know they are costing you extra money on your energy
bills? We think it is time to break free. When youre ready to get
rid of your old refrigerators or freezers still in working condition,
Stoughton Utilities will arrange for, and cover the costs of pick-up,
haul-away and responsible recycling. We will even pay you up
to $80!
Refrigerators built before 1993 can use two to three times more energy than newer, high-efficiency models. Many homeowners keep
a second fridge or stand-alone freezer in their garage or basement.
Recycling these appliances can save you approximately $150 a
year on your energy bills.
Cash-back rewards through the Appliance Recycling Program are
available to residential customers and subject to the following criteria:

$40 for each refrigerator and freezer (limit 2 per customer

per calendar year).

Refrigerator or freezer must be:

o Between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size.

o Clean and empty on the day of pick up, and in working condition.

o Accessible with a clear and safe path of removal.

The removal team will not risk injury; remove personal effects or modify your home (e.g.
remove doors or railings) to have the unit(s) removed safely

Scheduling a pick-up is fast and easy. To start saving money on your energy bills, simply call the
appliance turn-in centers toll free number at (855) 398-5226 to schedule a pickup. Customers may
also sign up for appliance pickups online atincentives.stoughtonutilities.com.
If you are just disposing of a dehumidifier, air conditioner unit, or other small appliance and live inside the City limits, you can simply put it out with your trash on the last garbage pick-up day of each
month. Johns Disposal will collect any small appliances and responsibly recycle them. Please note
that this does not include televisions or other electronics. If you have a non-working unit, pleasecontact Johns Disposalto arrange a pick-up for a fee.

Support Stoughton Non-Profits by

Enrolling in Project
RoundUP
Stoughton Utilities began our Project RoundUP
program in 2006 as a way to further assist local
non-profit organizations in our community. Currently 367 of your neighbors participate in the program with voluntary monthly contributions. Since
the programs creation, we collected and awarded
$17,300 in funds to local organizations. The customers that participate in this program are continuing the neighbor helping neighbor concept that
founded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago.
We are always looking for new non-profit organizations that could benefit from a donation from our
Project RoundUP program! Contact us to register
your organization today.

About Project RoundUP

Stoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, your
utility bill will round up to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution
may seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers
participate. All contributions are tax-deductible and each January we mail you a summary for the
prior years contributions.

Customer Contribution

The typical contribution per program participant is approximately $6.00 per year. Amongst all participating customers, over $2,000 is raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee twice annually to local community service organizations.

How It Works

Contributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple. Each month Stoughton Utilities will
round up your utility bill to the next full dollar. For example, if your bill is $41.17, it would be rounded
up to $42.00 and your monthly contribution will be $0.83. Your maximum contribution per year
could be $11.88, but generally will be less than that and averages around $6 per year.
If you also participate in our Budget Billing program, the actual costs of your monthly service will be
rounded up and not your monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will not change as a result of
enrollment in Project RoundUP.

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Help Us Keep Sewer Costs Down
by Reducing Clear Water Treatment
What is clear water?

Clear water is a source of unwanted water that

enters the sanitary sewer system. Clear water enters into the sanitary sewers through leaky manhole covers, broken sewer mains or laterals and
sump pumps.

Why is clear water a problem?

Clear water does not belong in the sanitary sewer

system. It needs to be conveyed through storm
sewers or drainage ditches, or absorbed into the
ground. If it enters the sanitary sewers, clear water mixes with the sewage and takes up muchneeded capacity in the system. The mixture must be conveyed and treated just like sanitary waste.
When sanitary sewers fill to capacity, (like traffic backing up on the freeway), waste backs up into
residents basements or possible over flows into the river.

How can I, as one property owner make a difference?

Improper connections allow water from sources other than sanitary pipes to enter the sanitary sewer
system. By eliminating the improper connections, you will significantly reduce the flow of clear water
to the sanitary system, which helps keep wastewater rates low.
Consider this: An eight-inch sanitary sewer can handle wastewater from up to 200 homes. However,
it takes only eight sump pumps connected to the sewer to overload this same eight-inch sanitary
sewer.

My basement has never flooded because of a

sewer backup, so why should I bother?

If plumbing on your property convey clear water into the sanitary sewer, it may be causing flooding
in your neighbors basement. It may also add to sewer overflows, polluting local rivers.

How do I know if my home has improper connections?

The Stoughton Wastewater Utility encourages you to call us or work with a licensed plumber to inspect your property and locate any source of clear water improperly entering the sanitary system. If
problems are detected, it is up to each property owner to have the problems corrected.

What other steps can I take to decrease the risk of basement

backups and damage to my property?

Adjust the grade around the foundation to slope away from your home.

Install downspout extension six feet from the foundation.

Install sump pump discharge line extensions and increase sump pump capacity.

Repair or replace sanitary sewer laterals connected to your home if leaks are found.

Install backflow prevention devices and contact your local plumber.

Tree Power Cash-Back Incentives

Smiling is easy when things cost less. That is why you will have a huge grin on your face when you
plant your new shade tree at half the cost! Right now, we are
giving utility bill credits equal to 50% of the price of a new tree,
up to $50 per shade tree, and up to three trees. While you enjoy
a new favorite spot to read, you will also be enjoying extra green
above your head and in your wallet!
Planting trees can save money and energy in heating and cooling. Shade trees on the south and west sides of your home
make hot summers cooler and let in warming sunlight when
the leaves are gone in winter. Trees are also a natural air filter,
removing dust and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide,
while adding oxygen.
Stoughton Utilities offers incentives for planting shade trees to
conserve energy. You may be eligible for up to a $50 bill credit
per qualifying tree if you follow our eligibility guidelines. Residential customers of Stoughton Utilities can apply for an incentive to plant qualified shade trees in locations that will reduce their air conditioning costs. Each qualified tree receives an incentive of 50% of the purchase price, up to $50 per tree, and each customer
can apply for incentives on up to three trees.
Shade trees must meet the following criteria:

Any of the following are approved:

o Maple (freeman, norway, red, sugar, black, silver)

o Common Hackberry

o American Beech

o Sentry Gingko, Honeylocust

o Kentucky Coffeetree

o Sycamore

o Oak (white, swamp white, pin, red)

Collected funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by the Stoughton
City Council. Donations are awarded bi-annually to qualifying registered applicants selected by the
Stoughton Utilities Committee. Selection is based upon the merits of the application and the intended
use of the funds.

o Linden (american, littleleaf, redmond)

o Hybrid Elm

o Birch (river, paper, whitespire)

To qualify for funding, organizations and projects must generally be related to community service,
economic development, education and youth, environment, emergency energy assistance or disaster
relief. Although there are many worthy charitable and educational projects and community needs in
our local area, the limited availability of funds requires us to establish these funding priority categories.

o American Yellowwood

o Maco Amur Corktree

Must be nursery grade stock.

Must have the potential to attain a height of at least 25 feet when mature.

Must have a caliper of at least 1 1/4 inches at time of planting.

Must be planted in a location that provides significant shading of an air conditioning unit
or the south, southwest or west exposure of a home upon tree maturity. Stoughton Utilities
recommends planting shade tree(s) approximately 25 to 35 feet away from the house/area to
be shaded.

Must be located away from underground and overhead utility lines.

Contributed funds will be used geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utilities and will
include the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter, and Rutland. Organizations which provide programs and benefits to people who live in this geographic area
are eligible for funding consideration, even if the organization is headquartered elsewhere.
We always welcome new applicants, so if you are aware of any local non-profit organization that
would like to be considered for future donations, please have them contact us for an application.
If you are a customer and would like to learn more about the program, or if youre a non-profit organization that could benefit from a donation from Stoughton Utilities RoundUP program, please
contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at roundup.stoughtonutilities.com. If youre a customer and
would like to enroll in the RoundUP program, or if you would like to see how much you have contributed, please login to your account at epay.stoughtonutilities.com.

Applicant must call Diggers Hotline at 811 prior to planting tree(s). The hotline ID number must
be reported on the application. Any application without a valid Diggers Hotline ID will be
rejected.
To download a Tree Power incentive application, please visit us online at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

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