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Thursday, March 21, 2013 Vol. 132, No. 33 Stoughton, WI

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Stoughton Area School District

Resource officer proposal advances

for the district that includes $50,000 roughly two-thirds of the total cost for a school resource officer (SRO) that would work for the city but be based at the high school. The vote followed a debate where board members weighed in with comments or questions, some of them turning on how an SRO would use his or her discretion to issue citations. Superintendent Tim Onsager called the board vote the first step in a multi-step process.

Grappling to Poland
Local youth wrestlers aim to raise money to join Mazovia Cup
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Onsager calls vote first step for safety position

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The Stoughton school board on Monday night cleared the way for the school district to begin negotiating with the City of Stoughton to bring a school resource officer here next school year. All eight school board members attending the meeting approved a broader staffing plan

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City of Stoughton

Council narrowly approves hiring firm to study operations, staffing

Revolving door at clerk/ personnel director prompts decision
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Seventh-grader Cody Suddeth (above) and sixth-grader Hunter Lewis (below) were both selected to wrestle April 13-14 in the eighth annual Mazovia Cup in Warsaw Poland. Both wrestlers need to raise $2,500 each to afford the trip.

Wrestling is a family pastime for seventh-grader Cody Suddeth and sixth-grader Hunter Lewis. The two youth wrestlers continue the tradition by not only making the state tournament this weekend but also being selected to compete April 13-14 in the eighth annual Mazovia Cup, a youth freestyle tournament that includes children from around the world, in Warsaw, Poland. I am really excited, Lewis said. It is a pretty cool thing that I got to be selected out of all of Wisconsin and Ringers. Suddeth (92.5 pounds) and

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Cody Suddeth mail to 104 Danks Road, Stoughton, Wis., 53589 or go to gofundme.com/ CodySuddeth Contact Jim or Shannon Suddeth at 608-843-3762 Hunter Lewis mail to 1703 Pauli Court, Stoughton, Wis., 53589 or go to gofundme.com/ HunterWrestles Contact Jared Lewis at 920-728-0420

The Common Council last week narrowly approved Mayor Donna Olsons request to hire a company to study the citys staffing and operations and provide a roadmap of how to implement its recommendations for change. After considerable discussion, the council voted 6-5 to enter a contract with Baker Tilly, a Madison-based accounting and advisory firm that has performed

similar reviews of Stoughton Utilities and the police and fire departments. The company also conducted a review of the citys operations in 2007. It will be paid almost $30,000 for the diagnostic review, which is expected to begin around April 1 and take 10 to 12 weeks to complete. Voting in support of Olsons proposal were council president Eric Hohol (Dist. 4) and alders Paul Lawrence (Dist. 2), Ron Christianson (Dist. 2), Greg Jenson (Dist. 3), Sonny Swangstu (Dist. 1) and Michael Engelberger (Dist. 2). Alders Tom Majewski (Dist. 3), Eric Olstad (Dist.

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City of Stoughton

Council approves Pickn Save change

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A divided Common Council last week approved a resolution allowing the Pickn Save store on U.S. Hwy. 51 to create a doorway between its liquor store and grocery store. Under its original liquor license and premise description approval, the company was required to have only one entry to the liquor store and keep the two operations separate.

Company representative Max Dickman said the change will allow customers to purchase groceries at the liquor check out, but not vice versa. We just want to be as convenient as PDQ, he said. The council approved the change on a 7-4 vote, with alders Eric Hohol (Dist. 4), Paul Lawrence (Dist. 2), Tom Majewski (Dist. 3), Greg Jenson (Dist. 3), Sonny Swangstu (Dist. 1), Tim Swadley (Dist. 1) and Tom Selsor (Dist. 4) voting in favor. Alders

Ron Christianson (Dist. 2), David Kneebone (Dist. 1), Eric Olstad (Dist. 4) and Michael Engelberger (Dist. 2) opposed the idea. Ald. Tricia Suess was absent. Near the end of the councils robust discussion of the issue last Tuesday, Hohol asked Police Chief Greg Leck about his position on the matter. Lecks support of Pickn Saves

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The Common Council approved about $30,000 to study staffing needs at city hall.

Study: Some alders think

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Continued from page 1 4), Tim Swadley (Dist. 1), Tom Selsor (Dist. 4) and David Kneebone (Dist. 1) voted against the resolution. Ald. Tricia Suess (Dist. 3) did not attend the meeting. Olson requested the review following former city clerk/personnel director Nick Probsts resignation in January after less than a year with the city. Before that, another clerk and personnel director, Kelly Michaels, worked only nine months in Stoughton before resigning. Olson said the resignations sent a signal that the position may require too much from a single employee. I contend that were asking that one person in that one position to wear too many hats and too many kinds of hats, Olson told the Hub. The things that a clerk does and knows do not directly correlate to what a personnel director or a human resources person does and knows. Theyre very different fields. Council members who voted against hiring Baker Tilly cited several reasons for their opposition. Olstad objected to the fact that the city sought only one bid for the study. When do we do any project with no competing bids? he asked. Its a pretty tidy sum of cash for 180 hours of work. Olson responded that Baker Tilly knows the city well after conducting previous studies here and that their work was done well. She later told the Hub that she had looked at two other companies and concluded that Baker Tilly was the best firm for the job. In making the comparisons and thinking about how much Baker Tilly already knew about Stoughton, I just thought that it made sense to go with them, she said. Kneebone and Swadley said they thought the decision to hire the company was rushed, while Swadley and Majewski felt the city could internally figure out how do improve operations and staffing. We are perfectly capable of making these decisions, Swadley said. My other concern is that doing another study will take additional staff time. I heard they are already running at full speed. Majewski also opposed paying for the study from the citys contingency fund. He offered an amendment that directs the city to use savings from the vacant clerk position to cover the study cost. The council unanimously approved the amendment. Hohol praised Olsons decision to seek outside help in solving the staffing problem, as did Jenson. This study could be a foundation for us to build on, Jenson said. This is giving us a game plan. Baker Tillys Scott Sager told the council he would work with a steering committee from the city to conduct the study. He said his firm had worked with hundreds of communities in Wisconsin, and he will bring a fresh set of eyes to the situation. Were experts in doing this, he said. I specialize in broader operational review. Olson said hiring Baker Tilly is not so different from consulting with the citys public works, police, fire and EMS experts when theres an approaching weather emergency. She listens to their advice and makes decisions based on what the experts say. We need to be sure that were making the best use of our limited dollars, she said. We all know how life has changed since Act 10 and how life has changed in the last few years for almost all businesses with the recession. There are people who study organizational change and who study lean governments or lean manufacturing, she added. There are experts in the field. Im not one of those, nor do I think many of us can say we are one of those experts. Thats why I look to consultants for their advice.

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As March winds down, residents and workers are still pushing snow off city sidewalks. Snow and cold are a far cry from the temperatures last March that peeked into the 70s and 80s.

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Union, district reopen talks Riverside Drive to remain two way after appellate court ruling
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The Stoughton Area School District and its teachers union have reopened contract negotiations after a state appellate court last week left in place, at least for now, a lower court ruling that struck down parts of the states controversial collective bargaining law, school officials said Monday night. Whether that means the two sides will negotiate as if that law never happened, or if it is still partly or entirely in effect for Stoughton, when they return to the bargaining table April 1 is another matter. Six months after a Dane County judge struck down parts of the law that all but ended collective bargaining rights for most public workers, questions about what that ruling means still persist even after an appellate court refused to stay that judges decision pending a full appeal. That legal limbo will likely linger for a while after state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen, who is defending the controversial collective bargaining legislation known as Act 10, announced last week that he would not appeal the courts ruling on the stay to the state Supreme Court. In Stoughton, contract negotiations had been at a standstill after the school board sought a postponement until the appellate court decided whether to stay the

Dane County judges ruling. The district now has the final word on the stay, but as far as what the Dane County judges ruling now means its too early to tell, superintendent Tim Onsager said after Monday nights school board meeting. Part of the April 1 meeting will be trying to hash out the parameters of what we are going to bargain, Onsager said. Ryan Reischel, co-president of the Stoughton Education Association, the teachers union, welcomed the appellate courts ruling but said the outcome was not surprising. Reischel and the union have argued the lower court ruling means they can bargain for anything economic everything from sick leaves to reimbursable leave to health insurance to retirement to teacher preparation time. But he said the union would likely focus on base wages, and in particular employees years of experience and educational attainment as it affects wages, when it comes the April 1 meeting. The two sides are negotiating for contracts covering the current year, he said, and the union will look to negotiate beyond base wages when it comes to contracts for the 2013-2014 year. He also reiterated that the union thought the two sides should have been negotiating the whole time. Still, he said he was optimistic that we will get something done and optimistic

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that we will be able to come to common ground on what should be discussed going forward, he said. Enacted in 2011, Act 10 allows most public workers to collectively bargaining only for wages, and only up to the rate of inflation without a referendum approved by voters. The legality of the act has been challenged by lawsuits filed in both state and federal court. In the latter, a federal appellate court has already upheld the law, while the lawsuit filed by the Madison teachers union and a union representing City of Milwaukee workers is now at issue. In September, Dane County Circuit Judge Juan Colas struck down key portions of Act 10 in that case. Colas ruling has drawn competing interpretations. Some argued that it only applies to the two unions that brought the lawsuit in the first place, while others have contended it extends to all school districts, cities and counties. Others have argued the ruling means those entities can but dont have to collectively bargain for more than wages. Onsager said Monday night that there is no time element to completing Stoughtons negotiations, but we would like to come to an agreement as soon as we can.

The Common Council agreed last week with a committee recommendation to leave Riverside Drive a two-way street. The council voted 10-1 to leave the street as is. Only Ald. Tom Majewski (Dist. 3) voted against the resolution, and his attempt to amend the motion and vacate the street failed to generate support. My preference was to remove the road completely and not have it, he told the Hub. I approached it from the viewpoint that its the best way to enhance the quality of the recreational experience. But city attorney Matt Dregne poured cold water on the idea, saying there is a complicated legal procedure thats required before a municipality can discontinue a public street. Ald. Michael

Engelberger (Dist. 2) said he too would like to see the Riverside Drive area become a park, but he opposed the amendment because weve had all kinds of testimony from risk management saying they need the street for emergency purposes, he said. The citys River and Trails Task Force initiated the idea of making Riverside Drive a one-way street earlier this year. Task Force chairwoman Nancy Hagen said she favored making it one way to enhance pedestrian safety. But the citys risk management leaders, including police chief Greg Leck and fire chief Marty Lamers, said they wanted the street to remain two way. Streets superintendent Karl Manthe agreed, saying it would be easier for snow removal.

He noted the drive is an important outlet for emergency personnel and he didnt see a significant benefit to making it oneway. Engelberger asked city staff to get a cost estimate to put a trail on the side of the street where there is presently a pedestrian guard rail. Public Safety Committee members also have discussed the possibility of extending the land toward the river in some way.

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Support Joe Freye for school board

The spring election will be held on April 2 at which time we have an opportunity to elect school board members that represent the citizens of the SASD and are responsible for serving the best interests of the community and its students. We will be supporting Joe Freye. As an involved parent of school-age children, Joe sees the everyday needs and challenges facing the district. By running for the school board, Freye is choosing to help the community address these challenges instead of letting them linger to the detriment of our students. Freye will bring common sense to solving these issues - his priorities are straight forward: Repair trust between the board and district teachers and staff. Were confident that improved relationships will enhance all aspects of the classroom and programs. Begin work immediately to craft and promote an operating referendum for 2014. We believe that this is a necessity given the school funding mechanism currently in place. Address the trend of declining enrollment. We feel its time to get creative, including promoting programs such as 4K which provide value to the district and community as a whole. There are many perspectives on what makes an excellent educational system. We believe that there is common agreement that the best thing for our community is to support and strengthen our public schools. That is why we will be voting for Joe Freye on April 2. Lisa and Steve Jackson Stoughton

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Wrong time to seek new faces on board Fergus will serve Stoughton Area School District well
Stoughtons best choice for school board would be to continue with the board members currently in office. During the surprising changes brought about by Act 10 our board and administration acted professionally and equitably when writing the new district handbook. The handbook filled the vacuum created by the nullification of the old contract with the districts employees. The future balance of power between Stoughton Area School District and its employees will be worked out over time with all parties continuing to exert influence on the relationship. Our community will be best served by keeping Donna Tarpinian and Scott Dirks on the board. Their experience and understanding of the districts needs will lead to policies which are even handed and fair. Declining school enrollment, uncertainty about funding, new vocational training programs, and enhanced computerization of our classrooms are issues best handled by experienced board members. It is the wrong time to ask new individuals to handle this task. I was pleased when Bev Fergus was chosen to fill a school board vacancy and I am very excited to support her candidacy. She is a long-standing member of the community and cares deeply about education and our school system. Fergus is well educated, with a degree in biochemistry from UWMadison. She and her husband have three children, two of which attend Stoughton High School. She has taken a very active role in Stoughton schools over the past two decades, tutoring math Fred Hundt and reading, and working in sciStoughton ence classrooms. At the moment she is teaching Pilates and core conditioning to students throughout the district as well as volunteering in the weight room working with the high school athletes every week. She understands that the school board is a non-partisan body. She will take every decision seriously, carefully gathering pertinent information and weighing all sides and viewpoints. She is entering into this election without a hidden agenda. Her goal is for the district to provide the best education to our students, make choices that are fiscally responsible while balancing the needs of the students, staff and community, and to continue to move our district forward to higher standards of student achievement. Fergus knows that in order for the district to do these things it must continue to employ and retain qualified, dedicated teachers and administrators. She is an outspoken advocate for Stoughton Schools and its staff. Bev brings the perspective of the parent who knows that communication with the faculty, staff and community is of utmost importance to achieve our goals. She has also had experience with alternative education delivery, such as the JEDI program (a virtual school) which will help her bring a new perspective to the board. Fergus has the intelligence, tenacity, and energy to continue as a contributing member of the Stoughton School Board. Please join me on April 2 to vote for Bev Fergus. Cindy Culham former SASD Board of Education member Stoughton

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Re-elect Tarpinian and Dirks to the school board

I would like to urge Stoughton voters to vote for Donna Tarpinian and Scott Dirks for School Board on April 2. Dirks and Tarpinian were elected at the same time. Both have already served a full 3-year term and understand the issues facing Stoughton Area School District while keeping our students as their number one priority. While working hard to continuously improve, they have been able to herald the accomplishments of the district. Their work ethic, fact-based decision making and positive attitudes make them excellent candidates for the school board. Both Dirks and Tarpinian are independent thinkers and base decisions on what is best for our community. They are not beholden to any political agenda and actively demonstrate fairness and respect in their every-day actions. Tarpinian has taken this job very seriously and devoted a lot of time and energy to develop her skills and knowledge of public education topics and issues. She was raised in Stoughton and graduated from Stoughton High School. Both of her children attended Stoughton Schools. Dirks is an attorney for the DA

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in Rock County and his wife is a teacher in Verona so he provides a unique perspective on the board (not to mention that both he and his wife were personally affected by the passage of Act 10). Both of his children attend Stoughton Schools. I invite you to join me in voting for Tarpinian and Dirks for Stoughton Board of Education on April 2 Terri Watkins Stoughton

Stoughton students support Fergus for school board

As students of Stoughton, we cannot imagine the tasks that have to be completed to run our school district: funding, budgeting, and attending events seem to only be the groundwork for a very complicated infrastructure in our community. But it seems to be an everyday lifestyle for an adept member of the Stoughton school board. Sometimes, however, we wonder, Is everything accomplished by the board really done FOR the kids? Is it all about the budget or is it really about us the students. Who is looking out for us? We can honestly say we know that answer. Bev Fergus is not only a world class mother, amazing friend, community leader, and trusted individual; she is a voice for all of the students and a voice of every family and parent in this town. The community is lucky to have her, whether its on the board or as a friend. Fergus has given advice to almost every person we know. She listens and she cares for everyone while excluding no one; she does nothing for herself and the people of our community know that. Being a parent in Stoughton or any district must be hard; always fighting for something to change or some action to be taken. You wonder, Why doesnt the board listen to me, understand, or take up a common goal that is good for the people and mostly for the students? We cant say that certain things will get done or change in your favor, but we can guarantee that Fergus has felt the same way in her 22 years of being a parent and stands for the same things that you do as a concerned member of the community or as a worried parent. Fergus takes on battles bigger than her or any of her children to protect the good in our community because she believes in Stoughton so much that it hurts her not to see us reach our full potential. This is why she should be a part of our school board. Fergus is the voice for us, and all of the students of Stoughton; we can only ask that you, as parents, let her be your voice, too. Luke Logan, Will Clark, Nathan Dhuey, Paul Rosowski Jr., Tanner Kahl, Ben Veum, Zach Zeichert, Austin Scheel and Brodie McCaughn

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The Stoughton Board of Education is facing some difficult decisions in the near future. The world of education is changing rapidly for children, educators and policy makers. I feel strongly that Stoughton needs someone of Tarpinians experience, integrity and energy to address and make decisions on issues before the board. Tarpinian has consistently kept her focus on how to provide the best educational opportunities for Stoughton children. Since being

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Frank Sullivan will preserve education quality

Tuesday April 2, voters in the Stoughton School District will cast ballots for the next terms board members. It is an important election because the state has cut funding for our schools, and the next board will need to work to preserve education quality by advocating for a referendum. Fortunately, we have many wonderful candidates to choose from. I am writing this letter, proudly, at the request of one of those candidates: Frank Sullivan. Sullivan is a talented advocate, skilled in making complicated or upsetting information easy to understand - and easy to hold. It is a skill that has made him an influential attorney in the Wisconsin Attorney Generals office, and a skill that will be needed by the Board in making the case for a referendum. Sullivan is humble enough to be able to listen and take everyones opinion very seriously. He is flexible enough to incorporate those opinions into his own. He is intelligent, and reaches good conclusions. But most importantly, he is forceful and convincing when explaining his conclusions. Our outgoing board has succeeded brilliantly in keeping our schools functioning under a headknockingly low state imposed funding ceiling. But the financial challenges in the future are ominous, and we would benefit from Franks fierce compassion, advocacy, and commitment to the success of the Stoughton School District. I will cast a vote for Frank Sullivan on April 2. Larry Peterson Stoughton

Tarpinian brings experience, dedication to board

elected, she has been Chairperson of the Employee Relations Committee, Member of the Finance Committee, Member of the Strategic Planning 21 /C, Legislative Liaison and Deputy Clerk, Delegate to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and a Member of the Dane County School Board Consortium. She has been an active member of student advocacy groups, as well as family and community organizations. Donna listens carefully and compassionately, and makes decisions based on facts and future considerations. Please join me in supporting Donna Tarpinian for a seat on the Stoughton Area School Board. She understands the issues and brings a thoughtful and objective frame of mind to the discussions. I urge you and your friends to vote for Donna Tarpinian on April 2. Ruth Fortney Stoughton

St. John is the most qualified for circuit court

On April 2 we will be electing a Circuit Court judge and I will be supporting Judge Rebecca St. John. As a former Dane County Board Supervisor and member of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee, I saw how important it is to have judges who are well qualified, have energy, and are willing to listen to all the facts. St. John is the only candidate with judicial experience, presiding over more than 700 cases. Her opponent has no judicial experience. St. John has handled cases in all four areas of the law the circuit court deals with: criminal, family, juvenile, and civil cases. Her opponent has never done criminal, juvenile or family law. St. John has dedicated her career to public service, representing children in abuse and neglect cases for a non-profit law center. In addition, she represented the people of Wisconsin in more than 225 cases at the Wisconsin Department of Justice. She has done extensive pro bono work for the American Diabetes Association, the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, and Lawyers for Children. She brings great energy to this position. This energy is needed to help our justice system evolve into an effective and efficient system while being fair to all parties. St. John is the best qualified, most experienced candidate for judge and she is right now serving us on the Dane County Bench. Lets keep her there by voting for her on April 2. Denise Duranczyk Stoughton

I am writing to show my support of Scott Dirks as a candidate for the Stoughton School Board. I have known Scott for several years as a parent, friend and volunteer. As a leader, I have seen him bring dedication and thoroughness to issues that required a cool

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head and an attention to detail. During his first run for office, I was glad to support him because I knew he would listen to citizens and do his homework. This time, Im thankful hes willing to run again. We will all benefit from his experience. He is committed to doing

the best for all students in our district, while at the same time is ready to face the many challenges ahead. Please give Scott your vote! Christine Melland Stoughton

Elect Wanda Grasse to the School Board

I am a Stoughton parent writing in support of Wanda Grasse as a candidate for Stoughton School Board. Wanda is a parent of two Stoughton graduates and was an active volunteer as they went through the schools. She is committed to making sure that Stoughton continues to provide the great education her own sons received here. Wanda is also an experienced teacher and she has a deep understanding of how schools work. Like many of us, Wanda is concerned about keeping our schools strong. As a teacher, she understands how changes made by the board affect life in the classroom. She knows how important it is for teachers to have the planning time they need to help develop lessons for each of our kids. She knows that if the class sizes get too big, it will be very difficult to meet each childs needs. Stoughton schools face many big issues right now. Funding cuts from the state are hitting us hard. Our enrollment is declining and includes some families transferring to other districts. Teacher morale is low and relations between the board and the teachers need repair. My children and I value the teachers and staff at Stoughton Schools. I want the best education for all of our children. You cant put students first if you put teachers last. They are fundamental to our childrens success, each and every day. What sets Wanda apart is that she has a deep understanding of how the policies made on the school board affect the children and teachers. Please join me in voting for Wanda Grasse on April 2. Kellie Rhinerson Stoughton

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City of Stoughton Seeks Nominations for Volunteer of the Year and Business Person of the Year
Stoughton is known for the dedication and commitment of the many volunteers that assist in our schools, at the Senior Center, area churches, library, food pantries, youth center, and numerous other areas of our city. We are equally blessed with businesses and business people that take their commitment to the community very seriously. It would be very difficult to count the many times and ways that local businesses step to the forefront when asked to donate to an upcoming benefit or event. We would like to formally thank all volunteers and businesses during National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, 2013. The Volunteer of the Year plaque, Business Person of the Year plaque and Friend of Youth plaque will be presented at a reception in their honor in the Mayors Office at 381 E. Main Street on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. We are seeking nominations to highlight one special volunteer(s) for the annual Stoughton Volunteer of the Year. We are also seeking nominations to highlight a special business person(s) for the annual Stoughton Business Person of the Year. Recipients will be chosen by the Mayor and staff based upon information regarding their contributions to our community included in the nomination letter. Nominations must be received no later than March 26, 2013. Please send your nominations to: 2013 Volunteer(s) of the Year 2013 Business Person(s) of the Year Mayor Donna Olson, 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589 E-mail: Dolson@ci.stoughton.wi.us

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Coming up
Easter egg hunt
Families with children 8 years old and younger are invited to Mandt Park to search for Easter eggs this weekend. The Stoughton Kiwanis Club will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Mandt Park near the baseball diamond. This free event is open to children 8 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Children should bring a basket or bag to put their eggs in. In addition to the actual Easter Egg Hunt, there will be photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. In case of rain, the event will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 30. The competition is an individual skills competition. Kids ages 6-13 years old are encouraged to bring their own basketball to warm up with before the competition. Participants will register upon arrival. For info, visit stoughtonoptimist.org or call Adam Miller at 217-3352. future at the Stoughton Area Senior Thomas Cahill. Copies of the books are available Center. Kick off spring break with a at the Adult Services Desk. Join others for the second session screening of Rise of the Guardof this series at 6 p.m. Thursday, No registration is required. ians at 10 a.m. Monday, March March 28. Learn about how to pre25, at the Stoughton Public Library. Teen Spring Break Movie vent identity theft. This information Charged with the duty of watchTeens can enjoy the newly will be presented by personal banking over the children of the world, released prequel to The Lord of er Kim Lewis. guardians Sandman, North, Tooth, the Rings at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Other topics to be addressed and E. Aster Bunnymund are loved March 28, at the Stoughton Public through this series will include, by children everywhere. These Library. initiating Smart Planning conversaheroes must band together to stop The film will be The Hobbit: An tions with your adult children and Pitch Black. Unexpected Journey. The adven- other family members, preventing Popcorn and juice will be served ture follows the journey of title elder financial abuse, establishat this PG-rated movie sponsored character Bilbo Baggins, who is ing medical and financial power of by the Stoughton Optimist Club. swept into an epic quest to reclaim attorney, and key points to estate the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor planning. Adult Book Discussion Call the senior center at 873from the fearsome dragon Smaug. St. Patricks Day may have come This film is rated PG-13. Bring a 8585 to register. and gone, but you can still learn blanket and pillows to watch this more about Ireland. Blood drive excellent (but very long) film. Join adults at the monthly book Popcorn, soda and candy will be A community blood drive will discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday March served during this event sponsored be held from 1-6 p.m. Thursday, 26, at the Stoughton Public Library. by the Stoughton Optimist Club. March 28, at the Stoughton Fire The group will discuss, How Department, 401 E. Main St. the Irish Saved Civilization: The Smart Planning Series To donate, call 1-800-733-2767 Untold Story of Irelands Heroic Continuing this month is a six- or visit redcrossblood.org. Role From the Fall of Rome to part series on planning for the the Rise of Medieval Europe by

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Community meal
This months free community meal will go from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St. The meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. The meal is offered through the Our Daily Bread program provided by Stoughton area churches. If you need a ride, call 873-5429 by noon and leave a message. Rides are provided free of charge to those who reside inside the Stoughton Area School District boundaries.

Basketball competition
The Stoughton Optimist Club presents the 2nd Annual Tri-Star Basketball Competition from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Stoughton High School. Bahai Faith

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 a.m. Worship 9:10 a.m. Family Express with Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Maundy Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Worship with Holy Communion Good Friday, Noon and 6:30 p.m. - Worship

Cooksville Lutheran Church

Bible Baptist Church

Office: 882-4408 Sunday: 10:15 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School Wednesday: 7 p.m. Worship

Sabbath School 10:00 Fellowship Meal follows service on first Sabbath each month Phone: 561-7450 or email: albionsdb@gmail.com forministry.com/USWISDBGCASD1 Corner of Williams Dr. & Cty. B, Stoughton 873-6517 Sunday: 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Service 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton Weekday Mass: At Nazareth House and St. Anns Church - Check the weekly bulletin or call 873-6448 or 873-7633. Weekend Mass: Saturday - 5:15 p.m.; Sunday - 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Community calendar
3:30-4:30 p.m., Meditation class, Stoughton Area Senior Center, $20, 873-8585 5:30 p.m., Stoughton Kiwanis Club, Vennevoll Clubhouse, stoughtonkiwanis.org 7 p.m., Gluten free class, Stoughton Public Library, 873-6281 8:30 a.m., Optimist basketball skills competition, Stoughton High School, stoughtonoptimist.org 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Babysitting course, Stoughton Hospital, $40, 277-8810 11 a.m. Easter Egg hunt, Mandt Park 4-6 p.m., Free community meal, First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., 873-5429 No school - SASD spring break 10 a.m., Rise of the Guardians, Stoughton Public Library, 873-6281 No school - SASD spring break 10-11:30 a.m., Plastic crochet class, Stoughton Area Senior Center, $3, 873-8585 6:30 p.m., American Legion dinner, 803 N. Page St., 205-9090 7 p.m., Adult book discussion, Stoughton Public Library, 873-6281 No school - SASD spring break 4:30 7 p.m., Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Stoughton Area Senior Center, 873-8585 No school - SASD spring break 1-6 p.m., Blood drive, Stoughton Fire Department, 401 E. Main St., 1-800-733-2767 3:30-4:30 p.m., Meditation class, Stoughton Area Senior Center, $20, 873-8585 5:30 - 8:45 p.m., Teen movie: The Hobbit, Stoughton Public Library, 873-6281 6 p.m., Smart planning series, Stoughton Area Senior Center, 873-8585 No school - SASD spring break

Thursday, March 21

Christ Lutheran Church

1525 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton 873-7494 covluth@chorus.net www.covluth.org Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - Come As You Are Worship Sunday: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School at 9:10 a.m. www.ezrachurch.com 129 E Main St, Stoughton | 834-9050 Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 www.flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship

Covenant Lutheran Church

Stoughton Baptist Church

St. Ann Catholic Church

Saturday, March 23

Ezra Church

First Lutheran Church

Christ the King Community Church

401 W. Main St., Stoughton 877-0303 www.christthekingcc.org 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

Sunday, March 24

Good Shepherd By The Lake Lutheran Church

Christian Assembly Church

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

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

West Koshkonong Lutheran Church

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

Monday, March 25

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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

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

LakeView Church

Western Koshkonong Lutheran Church

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

Tuesday, March 26

Seventh Day Baptist Church Of Albion

616 Albion Rd., Edgerton Worship Saturday 11:00

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Time is a Spring
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Wednesday, March 27

Doctors Park Dental Office

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Thursday, March 28

Skaalen Retirement Services

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Every day is a new day! Each day is literally a new creation, the unfolding of something divine. The sun rises and sets with only slight variations every day, just as the seasons return at their appointed time each year. Time literally pulses or oscillates, like a perpetual spring. Even the longer periods of time appear to have this characteristic oscillation. The universe is expanding, and will eventually reach the point of maximum expansion and start contracting, only to contract back to the point of a giant cosmic implosion, which will set the universe expanding again. But, time is also like a spring from which life-giving water flows. That is, time is a never-ending source of being. It continually flows and all beings arise within the fabric of time. Only the ultimate Being, God, is outside of time. As finite, temporal beings we cannot wrap our minds around the nature of time, and we might feel a bit like Einstein when he remarked that the only reason for time is so that everything doesnt happen at once. Presumably for God all things are experienced simultaneously, but we can only imagine what that might be like. Time is truly a spring, a neverending source of wonder. Whatever is has already been, and what will be has been before; and God will call the past to account. Ecclesiastes 3:15

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Artists challenged to serve up their best Coffee Break logo

Entries are now being accepted for the annual Coffee Break Festival logo contest organized by the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce. The deadline is April 12. The winning logo will receive a $50 chamber gift certificate and be featured on 500 sampling mugs that will be sold at the festival and on T-shirts and other promotional materials, according to a news release from the chamber. The chamber is looking for a logo that depicts the Coffee Break experience, culture and history. Each entry must be an original, non-published piece of work, according to the contest rules. No clip art will be accepted. The Coffee Break Festival has been an annual affair for the last 16 years. Stoughton is the birthplace of the coffee break, with its origins going back to the late 1800s. A group of Norwegian women were enlisted to work at local tobacco warehouses on the condition they could have a break in the morning and afternoon to tend to their chores at home. While there, they would enjoy a cup of coffee. The Coffee Break Festival features a brew-off for the best cup of coffee, a Java Jog of five kilometers or one mile, a car show, music, childrens activities and more. This years Coffee Break will take place Aug. 17 at Mandt Park. To download an entry form, go online to stough tonwi.com/coffeebreak or call 873-7912. Entries can be submitted via pdf or jpg to coffeebreak@stoughtonwi.com. They also can be mailed to Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, 532 East Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589. For more information, call Dave Gasner 877-2679 or email coffeebreak@ stoughtonwi.com.

Spaghetti dinner, entertainment to benefit 3-year-old

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A special collection of materials about the history and culture of Muslims in America can be found on the Stoughton Public Librarys third floor.

Library welcomes Muslim collection

The Stoughton Public Library joins nearly 850 libraries across the United States in hosting a special collection that will introduce the American public to the complex history and culture of Muslims in the United States and around the world. Developed by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association (ALA) based on the advice of scholars, librarians, and other public programming experts, the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf is intended to address both the need and desire of the American public for trustworthy and accessible resources about Muslim beliefs and practices and the cultural heritage associated with Islamic civilizations. Each participating library will receive 25 books, three films, and access for one year to Oxford Islamic Studies Online. The collection is the first in a planned series of Bridging Cultures Bookshelves. The Muslim Journeys Bookshelf project is a leading effort in NEH chairman Jim Leachs Bridging Cultures initiative. The effort highlights the importance of civility in American life and embraces the role of libraries in fostering community conversations that bring the humanities to the public in new ways. There may be no institution more civil than the public library, Leach said in a news release. Libraries are centers of learning that offer a welcome space where members of the public can learn about the history we share and express different points of view in an ethos of openness and mutual respect. All libraries that have received the collection will also be eligible for upcoming public programming grant opportunities. Support for the development and distribution of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf was provided by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York, with additional support for the arts and media components from the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.

A benefit to help a local 3-year-old girl will be held Friday at Covenant Lutheran Church. Samantha Palooza will be held to benefit Samantha Cannady who in January had a glioblastoma multiforme Cannady grade 4 t u m o r removed. She is undergoing daily radiation and chemotherapy treatments. The church is having a spaghetti dinner and live entertainment along with a silent auction and a special guest, according to an event flyer. The event is from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for children, and youth 3-and-under are free. The church is located at 1525 N. Van Buren St. For more information, contact Covenant at 8737494.

SHS Forensics wins conference again

The Stoughton High School Forensics has again won the Badger South Conference, according to a press release from the school district. It marks the second straight year that the SHS team has walked away with that championship. Winning first place medals for the team were Sarah Fons, Emily Peterson and Sophie GeisterJones in Group Interp and Bethany Kelly in Prose; Winning second place medals for the team were Noah Haskett in Solo Acting Humorous, Kimberly Wethal in Poetry, Maya Fabian, Tanner Novotny, Jessie Valenza, Nicole Del Pizzo and Clara Nauman in Group Interp, Britni Cohen-Wichner in Four Minute Speaking, Zoe Hammis in Farrago, Emily Koshollek in Storytelling; Winning third-place medals for the team were Timmy Tyson in Storytelling, and Peter Dirks and Tim Melland in Group Interpretation.

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on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 6:00 oclock p.m., or as soon after as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 321 South Fourth Street, Second Floor, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to consider a proposed Conditional Use Permit Application by Vik Malling, for an indoor commercial entertainment use (Viking Brew Pub) at 515 E. Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin. The property at 515 E. Main Street is owned by STI Holdings Inc., and is more fully described as follows: Parcel Number: 281/0511-081-8320-7 SEC 8-5-11 PRT E1/2 NE1/4 COM NE COR BLOCK 45 ORIGINAL PLAT TH N51DEG534E 33.2 FT TO INTERS MAIN ST S R/W LN & 7TH ST NELY R/W LN & POB TH N31DEG50W 33.2 FT TO C/L MAIN ST TH N51DEG534E 211 FT TH S31DEG5046E 1179.71 FT TH S58DEG914W 210 FT TH N31DEG50W 142.5 FT TO SE COR BLOCK 44 ORIGINAL PLAT TH CON N31DEG50W 980.94 FT TO POB 5.628 ACRES EXC TRACK CROSSING SLY PRT ABV-DESCR SUBJ TO 20 FT WIDE ESMT FOR SD TRACK MAINT SUBJ TO ACCESS ESMT IN DOC #4014013 For questions regarding this notice please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 Michael P Stacey Zoning Administrator Published: March 21 and 28, 2013 WNAXLP

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CITY OF STOUGHTON, 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
ships from Harold Slettum Scholarship fund; $3,000.00 for high school scholarships from Harold Slettum Scholarship fund; $297.82 for high school track coaches clinic from Stoughton Youth Running Club; $100.00 for a high school keyboard from Kiwanis Club of Stoughton; $175.00 for a high school keyboard from Optimist Club of Stoughton; and, related budget adjustments totaling $6,596.22; With great appreciation for their years of service to the District and students I move to approve the retirement of Jill Schneller and Jeanne (Peg) Rusch at the end of the 2012-13 school year; and, approve an increase to Common School Funds in the amount of $18,598.00 (total anticipated aid for 201213, $104,739.00). COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Facilities Committee Report Vice President, Pat Volk reviewed the information discussed at the January 29, Facilities Committee meeting: green space study, HVAC improvements, high school gym bleachers, boiler maintenance, and the 10 year maintenance plan (2013-22). All planned maintenance items fall within the budgeted allocations for district building maintenance. I. 10 year Maintenance Plan B. Employee Relations Committee Report Scott Dirks reported the committee met last week and began reviewing the employee handbook (comparing with area comparable districts). Mr. Dirks reminded board members there continues to be an economic offer on the table with the SEA. Under ACT 10 the only allowable negotiated item is wages. This has been delayed until a definitive court decision has been made on ACT 10. The committee completed work on the 2013- 14 school calendar. Becky Fjelstad will present this later in this meeting. The committee is scheduled to meet every other Wednesday through the end of March. DISCUSSION/ACTION: No Discussion Action Items on tonights agenda. DISCUSSION: A. Winter Activities Update High School Athletic and Activities Supervisor, Mel Dow presented a winter activity update - 22 official extracurricular activities outside of music and athletics and 21 music opportunities through Band, Chorus and Orchestra. A new process has been implemented for creation of new organizations which entails a 3 year process for new activities to ensure sustainability. Since this new process has been implemented 6 new groups have formed: GSA, History Club, Ultimate Frisbee, HOSA (Future Health Professionals), Key Club and dance team. Within these 40 programs, we have 505 students involved and 290 of them are involved in 2 or more groups or organizations. B. Student Engagement Gallup Survey Results Pete Wilson, Director of Student Services presented the results of a recent Student Perceptions survey provided by the Gallup organization. The survey was administered to 5-12 grade students last fall (2012). The survey was administered Tuesday-Friday, 85 to 90 % of our students took the survey, there were 20 questions on the survey and it took approximately 10 minutes to complete. The three focus areas of the survey are: Hope, Engagement and Wellbeing. Next steps will include analyzing the data to create action plans; providing the organized data for staff to use; using the data as a progress indicator for student safety/engagement; triangulating with additional student perception information (Youth Risk Assessment, Student Climate Survey); using the data in the 2013 Data Retreat; and continuing to conduct the survey annually. C. 2013-14 School Calendar Human Resources Director, Becky Fjelstad presented the 2013-14 school year calendar. The process used was to create a draft calendar by Employee Relations Committee. This draft calendar was then reviewed by the calendar committee (Shelly Anderson, Lisa Mennes Coon, Shelly Riddle, Judy Singletary, Laura Bonebright, Mel Dow, Fred Trotter, Renee Stokstad). The 2013-14 calendar consists of 180 student days and 190 teacher days. This item will be placed on the February 18 agenda for board action. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Senator Luther Olsen meeting with the Board February 28 at 6:00 p.m.; Safety Audit follow up - Report in March. A motion was made by Scott Dirks, seconded by john Pundt, and carried to adjourn at 8:14 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP Also present: District Administrator, Tim Onsager, Derek Spellman, Representative Hebl, Representative Andy Jorgensen, Representative Kahl and Senator Miller. WISCONSIN REPRESENTATIVES: GARY HEBL, RON KAHL AND ANY JORGENSON AND WISCONSIN SENATOR MARK MILLER WILL MEET WITH THE SASD BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT: Each representative presented their background information and views on educational issues for Stoughton and Wisconsin. Each representative encouraged board members to work with their state organizations to bring about change to school funding and school voucher programs. Issues discussed were: Safety; WISNET; Educator Effectiveness; Levy credits; Current mandates districts are implementing; revenue limits; and, voucher school/voucher school accountability. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP agenda for Board action. DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Approval of 2013-14 School Calendar A motion was made by John Pundt, seconded by Brett Schumacher, and carried unanimously to approve the 2013-14 school calendar as presented. Said calendar is attached and considered part of these minutes. DISCUSSION: A. 2nd Friday Student Count Update Erica Pickett provided an update of our January second Friday student count. While there was fluctuation in the grade levels, we experienced a net decrease of one student overall (3,279). Open enrollment numbers are: 49 in, 168 out loss of 119. B. 4 Year Old Kindergarten Update Cheryl Price, Amy Ruck and Lisa Buechner presented a power point presentation outlining our 4K program in Stoughton. Wisconsin is one of the few states that funds 4K programs. Stoughtons program enrolls approximately 90% of eligible students and is a site based program. The benefits of the 4K program were presented. All classes are taught by a Wisconsin DPI pre-kindergarten certified teacher, 4K students are eligible for 4K summer excel class, and is tuition free to SASD families. There is no early entry into 4K. Presenters responded to questions: where are the remaining 10% of students, identification of special needs students, screening, increasing rigor at age 4, literacy programing, tracking these students as they travel through each grade level (demonstrate return on investment), and parent engagement. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Senator Luther Olsen, February 28, 2013, 6:00 p.m. in the Board room; Open Enrollment/ home school survey results, applied population lab study results, critical staffing recommendations, handbook revisions. 11. CONTEMPLATED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Exemption Wis. Stat. 19.82(1) and 19.85(1)(e) to discuss all represented and non-represented groups President Menzer stated a need for executive session. A motion was made by John Pundt, seconded by Pat Volk, and carried on a roll call vote to move into executive session citing Wis. Stat. 19.82(1) and 19.85(1)(e) to discuss all represented and non-represented groups at 8:31 p.m. President Menzer called an executive session of the Stoughton Area School District Board of Education to order citing exemption Wis. Stat. 19.82(1) and 19.85(1)(e) to discuss all represented and non-represented groups at 8:40 p.m. Members present: Scott Dirks, Tina Hunter, Donna Tarpinian, John Pundt, Pat Volk, Liz Menzer, Bev Fergus and Brett Schumacher. Excused: Amy McFarland. Board members discussed represented and non-represented groups. A motion was made by John Pundt, seconded by Pat Volk, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 9:42 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Harold H. Wells, Jr.

Case No. 13PR135 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 4, 1937 and date of death January 20, 2013, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1848 U.S. Highway 51, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is (Date) May 31, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1000. Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar February 26, 2013 David. M. Houser 301 W. Main Street PO Box 347 Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-7781 Bar Number: 1013777 Published: March 7, 14 and 21, 2013 WNAXLP

Amending Appendix F, Process for Proposal Review within Downtown Design Overlay District of the Stoughton Municipal Code Committee Action: Recommend approval 7 - 0 Fiscal Impact: None File Number: O - 4 - 2013 Date Introduced: February 26, 2013 First Reading March 12, 2013 Second Reading The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: 1. Appendix F, Process for Proposal Review within Downtown Design Overlay District (Requirements per Section 78-517) Attached. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: March 12, 2013 Mayor Approved: Yes Donna Olson, Mayor Attest: City Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

Case No. 13PR143 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth October 11, 1918 and date of death January 27, 2013, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1409 Furseth Road, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is May 31, 2013. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005 Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar March 4, 2013 Attorney John Zwolanek 215 S. Century Avenue Waunakee, WI 53597 (608) 220-1360 Bar Number: 1025681 Published: March 21, 28 and April 4, 2013 WNAXLP

STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Leo Joseph Lins

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The Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:00 oclock p.m., or as soon hereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, 2nd Floor, 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, to consider sidewalk, driveway and curb and gutter assessments for 2013 Street And Utility Construction on Ridge Street, Hillside Avenue, Fourth Street and Milwaukee Street, within the City of Stoughton and levying of special assessments to pay for same. Maria Hougan, Acting City Clerk Published: March 21 and 28, 2013 WNAXLP

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Test of the automatic tabulating equipment and electronic voting equipment to be used at the Town of Dunkirk Spring Election to be held on April 2, 2013, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at the Dunkirk Town Hall, 654 County Road N in the Town of Dunkirk. This test is open to the public. Melanie Huchthausen, Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

TOWN OF DUNKIRK NOTICE OF VOTING EQUIPMENT TEST THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 10:30 A.M. DUNKIRK TOWN HALL 654 COUNTY ROAD N

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A public test of automatic tabulating equipment to be used at the Spring Election to be held on April 2, 2013, will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. at the Stoughton Fire Station (Election room), 401 E Main Street, Stoughton, WI. This test is open to the public. A demonstration of voting procedures for the Spring Election will follow, if requested. Pili Hougan Acting City Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

NOTICE CITY OF STOUGHTON Notice of Voting Equipment Test Thursday, March 28, 2013 9:00 a.m.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. the City of Stoughton Redevelopment Authority (RDA) will hold a Public Hearing pursuant to section 66.1333(6)(d) of Wisconsin State Statutes at 516 South 4th Street, Stoughton, WI. The meeting will be held in the EMS training room at the above address. At that time a reasonable opportunity will be afforded to all interested parties to express their view on the proposed amendment to the plan and boundary of Redevelopment Area (RA) No. 2. The purpose of the RA No. 2 plan and boundary amendment is to allow the RDA to administer a Revolving Loan Fund in downtown Stoughton, which will assist businesses and property owners in improving their buildings. The proposed RA No. 2 boundary, as amended, generally encompasses commercial properties in downtown Stoughton, running approximately from S. Prairie Street on the west to S. Fifth Street on the east, and from East Washington Street on the north to E. Main Street or the Yahara River on the south. A copy of the RA No. 2 plan and boundary amendment is available for inspection and will be provided upon request. Arrangements for either inspection or receipt of a copy of the plan and boundary amendment may be made by contacting Laurie Sullivan, City of Stoughton Finance Director, at Stoughton City Hall, 381 East Main Street in Stoughton, or at (608) 873-6677. A copy of the amendment is also available on the Citys website at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/redevelopment-authority/ . Published: March 21 and 28, 2013 WNAXLP

CITY OF STOUGHTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON REDEVELOPMENT AREA NO. 2 PROJECT PLAN AND BOUNDARY AMENDMENT

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Amending Zoning Code Section 78105(6)(a)4 and Tables of Land Uses (9) of the Stoughton Municipal Code Committee Action: Recommend approval 7 - 0 Fiscal Impact: Parks and Recreation Program File Number: O - 3 - 2013 Date Introduced: February 26, 2013 First Reading March 12, 2013 Second Reading The Common Council of the City of Stoughton do ordain as follows: 1. 78-105(6)(a)4 Institutional Districts. 4. List of allowable temporary uses: (per subsection 78-202(4)) General temporary outdoor sales (per subsection 78-206(9)(a)) Outdoor assembly (per subsection 78-206(9)(b)) Contractors project office (per subsection 78-206(9)(c)) Contractors on-site equipment storage (per subsection 78-206(9)(d)) Relocatable building (per subsection 78-206(9)(e)) On-site real estate sales office (per subsection 78-206(9)(f)) Outdoor sales of farm products (per subsection 78-206(9)(g)) Temporary portable storage container (per subsection 78-206(9)(i)) 2. Table of Land Uses (9) - Attached. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its date of publication. Dates Council Adopted: yes Mayor Approved: yes Donna Olson, Mayor Attest: City Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

CITY OF STOUGHTON, 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589 ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

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A public test of the automatic tabulating and ballot marking equipment to be used at the Spring Election to be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 2354 County Rd N. This test is open to the public. /s/ Cassandra Suettinger, Clerk/Treasurer Posted: March 22, 2013 Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP ***

TOWN OF PLEASANT SPRINGS NOTICE OF VOTING EQUIPMENT TEST

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The City of Stoughton Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing

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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, February 4, 2013, at 7:17 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. President Menzer noted the Board met with area legislators earlier this evening to discuss issues facing SASD. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Present: Brett Schumacher, Scott Dirks, John Pundt, Amy McFarland, Liz Menzer and Pat Volk. Excused: Tina Hunter, Donna Tarpinian, and Bev Fergus. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: District Administrator, Tim Onsager asked board members to reserve April 11, 2013 as a ribbon cutting for the high school FAB Lab (State Supt. Tony Evers will be present), a FAB Lab open house will take place next fall, and reported Stoughton has partnered with Stoughton, MA in a walking challenge for teams of staff from both districts to walk to the other Stoughton district. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Pat Volk, seconded by John Pundt, and carried unanimously to approve the January 21, 2013 regular meeting minutes; approve the January 17-30, 2013 check register as presented; We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: hats and mittens for Sandhill students from West Koshkonong Lutheran Church; $23.40 for Kegonsa student field trip expenses from Kegonsa Working for Kids Parent Group; $3,000.00 for high school scholar-

BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District REGULAR MEETING February 4, 2013

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A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, February 4, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues facing the district with our legislative representatives. ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS: Present: Brett Schumacher, Donna Tarpinian, Amy McFarland, Scott Dirks, Liz Menzer and John Pundt.

BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District SPECIAL MEETING February 4, 2013

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A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Monday, February 18, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Present: Brett Schumacher, Scott Dirks, Tina Hunter, John Pundt, Bev Fergus, Liz Menzer, Donna Tarpinian and Pat Volk (arrived at 7:26 p.m.). Excused: Amy McFarland. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. C O M M U N I C AT I O N S / R E C O G N I TIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: January Did You Know was viewed. SUPERINTENDENT/PRINCIPAL/ STUDENT REPORTS: Student Representative Katrina Sletten presented a power point presentation: Finals week - Link Crew/locker signs/Cocoa and Cram; Grow our hair because we care - Benefit for Stoughton Essentials Pantry; Student Senate delivered Valentines and Wall of Hearts; Valentine food treats from foods class; Prom fashion show; Norse Afternoon of Fun; Red Slipper Jazz Concert; POPS concert; 4 wrestlers advance to state competition; Boys Basketball conference champs; and, 2 quiz bowl teams advance to national competition. CONSENT AGENDA: A motion was made by Tina Hunter, seconded by John Pundt, and carried unanimously to approve the February 4, 2013 regular and special meeting minutes; approval of the January 31 through February 13, 2013 check register and P card statement as presented; and, We would like to say thank you to the following individuals and groups and move approval of the following donations to the District: $112.00 for Sandhill student winter clothing needs from Lakeview Church; $50.00 for River Bluff band student rental expenses from Liz Eugster; $400.00 for River Bluff band Syttende Mai parade from Syttende Mai Committee; $250.00 for Kegonsa reading incentives from Universal Foundation; $480.00 for Kegonsa student supplies from Culvers Stoughton; $100.00 for Kegonsa health/nutrition physical education supplies from University of Illinois; and, related budget adjustments totaling $1,392.00. COMMITTEE REPORTS: A. Employee Relations Committee Report Donna Tarpinian reported the committee has been reviewing the handbook, comparing ours to those from other districts. Mrs. Tarpinian also distributed a timeline for handbook/contract timeline and feedback sessions. The timeline reflects a target for all employee group wage negotiations to be completed before the end of April 2013. B. Policy Committee Report 107.00 Organization, 813.00 Student Scholarships and Awards, 409.00 Use of Physical Force by Staff and 1015.00 Physical Restraint and/or Seclusion. I. 107.00 Organization This is an existing policy that is being reviewed by the Policy Committee as part of the rotation of policy reviews to make sure that it is timely and updated as appropriate. These revisions will be placed on the March 4 agenda for Board action. II. 813.00 Student Scholarships and Awards This is an existing policy that is being reviewed by the Policy Committee as part of the rotation of policy reviews to make sure that it is timely and updated as appropriate. These revisions will be placed on the March 4 agenda for Board action. III. 409.00 Use of Physical Force by Staff This is an existing policy that is being reviewed by the Policy Committee to align our policies with a new law. These revisions will be placed on the March 4 agenda for Board action. IV. 1015.00 Physical Restraint and/ or Seclusion This is a new policy created to align our policies with WI Act 25 of 2011. This new policy will be placed on the March 4

BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District REGULAR MEETING February 18, 2013

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A special meeting of the Board of Education of the Stoughton Area School District was called to order Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Administrative and Educational Services Center Board Room by President, Liz Menzer. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Members present: Scott Dirks, Bev Fergus, Liz Menzer, Brett Schumacher, and Donna Tarpinian. INTRODUCTIONS Donna Tarpinian presented some Stoughton District background information to Senator Olsen and introduced him to fellow board members. WISCONSIN SENATOR LUTHER OLSEN WILL MEET WITH THE SASD BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EDUCATION IN WISCONSIN. Each board member asked Senator Olsen questions about: equalization aid formula; 2013-15 biennial budget; Educator Effectiveness Initiative; digital learning/internet access for districts; school levy credits; and, voucher school program and accountability. Senator Olsen responded committees have tried to formulate a better school funding formula but there is no money to support any of the formulas created. He cannot support Supt. Evers Fair Funding for Schools plan without additional funding dollars and does not believe changing school levy credits help school funding. He will continue to look at this funding issue. He also stated he does not believe the Educator Effectiveness Initiative will be as expensive as we have been told. He informed us WISNET and Badgernet will become private entities and he supports increased technology in schools. He is working on legislation that will address voucher school accountability. He also stated he believes schools will receive more than a $0 increase in the 2013-15 budget. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Tina Hunter, Clerk Published: March 21, 2013 WNAXLP

BOARD OF EDUCATION Stoughton Area School District SPECIAL MEETING February 28, 2013, 2013

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Girls basketball
Senior guard Tessa Mersberger not only became the third Stoughton girls basketball player to reach 1,000 points this season but also earned a first-team All-Badger South Conference selection. Mersberger, who finished with 1,132 points in her career, led Stoughton this year with 276 points. She also had 82 rebounds, 45 assists and 43 steals. Also making the list as honorable mentions were senior guard Megan Robson, junior guard Patricia Dumas and junior forward Megan Schultz. Robson scored 204 points and added 170 rebounds, while Dumas picked up 169 points and 45 assists. Schultz chipped in 157 points, 191 rebounds and 61 assists. Junior Payton Gross scored 145 points and added 39 assists and 64 rebounds this season but was left off the list. Stoughton finished 14-10 overall (7-5 conference) and was eliminated in the regional final. Other first-teamers joining Mersberger are seniors Amanda Kelm (Madison Edgewood), JoJo Chryst (Madison Edgewood), Morgan Blumer (Milton) and Lauren Pfeifer (Fort Atkinson), juniors Sam Foti (Madison Edgewood), Taylor Nelson (Monona Grove), Alexa Kelsey (Monona Grove) and Maddy Gits (Oregon). Sophomore Emma Meriggioli (Madison Edgewood) also made the first team. Other honorable mentions joining Dumas, Robson and Schultz are seniors Emily Bongard (Madison Edgewood), Liz Westrick

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Mersberger makes first team

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Skating to first
The Stoughton Mod S Crisis team won the Pee Wee division of the March Thunder 3-on-3 Classic, which was held March 1-3 at the Mandt Center. Team members (from left) are: Jack Sanford, Coach Justin Flesher, Henry Schaffer, Jack Sundby and Ben Suter.
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Dribbling to a title
The Stoughton fourthgrade boys won the Lodi tournament Sunday, March 3. They defeated Sauk Prairie, Baraboo and Oregon. Team members (front, from left) are: Eagan Olson, Teddy Baldukas, Steven Benoy and Alex Charleston; (back) Conor Hanson, Reece Sproel and Kennedy Rodgers. The team is coached by Brian Benoy.

Senior guard Tessa Mersberger, who is second all-time on the Stoughton girls basketball scoring list with 1,132 points, was named to the first-team All-Badger South Conference.

(Milton), Ashley Werner (Monona Grove), Kelly Calhoun (Monona Grove), Heather Barta (Monroe) and Maranda Ricker (Oregon). Junior Sydney Harms (Milton) also is an honorable mention. Anthony Iozzo

Local archers shoot to success at youth tourney

Matt Despins, Conner Vale, Zane Breuch and David Severson all placed Saturday at the 2013 Youth Archery Tournament at the Oregon Sportsmans Club. Despins took first in the 11 and under advanced bracket and second in the 9-11 unlimited. Severson took first in the 15-18 bare bow, while Breuch was second in the 8 and under unlimited. Vale took second in Tier 2 of the 9-11 unlimited. The tournament utilizes National Field Archery Association (NFAA) blue and white 5-spot or singlespot targets and allows shooting 60 arrows from 10 or 20 yards (depending on age / bracket), for a total of 300 points, according to the Oregon Sportsmans Club website. For full results and more information, go to oregon sportsmans.com/archery/ youthtournament.html. Victoria Vlisides

Poland: Suddeth, Lewis look to win at Mazovia Cup

Continued from page 1 Lewis (77) are both ranked nationally in their respective weight classes. Suddeth (14th) and Lewis (second) are also ranked on the Future Olympians list the last two years in their weight classes. Based on that success and from a rapport with Ringers Wrestling head coach Jim Schmitz, the boys were chosen. But for both athletes to get a shot to represent the United States, they need help. Suddeth and Lewis must raise $2,500 each to make the trip possible. They are hardworking boys that dont usually ask for much, said Codys mother Shannon Suddeth. It is nice to have the community support something so big. The Wisconsin Area Ringers only gets to do this every five years, so it is a pretty big honor. And it is fun to involve the community. Then the community is a little more involved with them as they get older, too. The money covers airfare, housing, meals, gear, gifts and all other expenses except personal spending. The boys would leave April 11 and tour Poland while training in different places from April 15-21 after the Mazovia Cup. They would return April 21. Money can be mailed to Jim and Shannon Suddeth for Cody at 104 Danks Road, Stoughton, Wis., 53589 or donated online at gofundme.com/ CodySuddeth. For Lewis, money can be mailed to 1703 Pauli Court or donated online at gofundme. com/HunterWrestles.

A trip of a lifetime
April April April April April 11 depart Wisconsin 12 arrive in Warsaw 13-14 Mazovia Cup 15-21 Touring Poland and training 21 depart Poland

In early January, both Cody Suddeth and Lewis were given word that would represent Ringers and the United States in Poland.

Differences in styles overseas

While wrestling in Wisconsin is in folkstyle, European wrestling usually consists of freestyle and Greco-Roman. So Cody Suddeth and Lewis will have to adjust to the freestyle technique in the Mazovia Cup. It is a totally different thing, Lewis said. Even the mats are different. Despite that, both wrestlers said they expect to win the tournament. The last time Ringers sent wrestlers in 2009, it won the tournament with a win over second-place Ukraine and third-place Russia, which included four champions. All 11 of Ringers competitors placed in that tournament. Hopefully, this time wont be any different, Shannon Suddeth said. Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland clubs also field teams in Warsaw.

Youth wrestlers make state

There are only two months out of the year that the two wrestlers break from the sport, training two to four nights every week. It was well worth it. I will tell you that, Cody Suddeth said. It also helps that both wrestlers are in a wrestling environment in Stoughton. Suddeth and Lewis both look up to the high school varsity wrestling team and work out with them sometimes. Co-varsity head coaches Bob Empey and Dan Spilde are also good friends with the family, Shannon Suddeth said. So the success of the high school at state this past season has also motivated the boys, they said.

Continuing the tradition

Olympic aspirations
Both wrestlers have been on the Future Olympians list, so the news that the International Olympic Committee had taken wrestling out of the Olympics starting in 2020 didnt sit well with them. It was one of the first sports in the Olympics. Why take it out now?, Lewis said. Just keep it going. 2020 would be the first time the boys would be eligible to try out for the Olympics. Despite the bad news from the IOC, Cody Suddeth and Lewis are happy they could be recognized on the list. It is pretty cool, Lewis said. I have kind of been working for it.

Cody Suddeths father Jim wrestled at Mineral Point High School, a Division 3 powerhouse in the state, and he has two uncles and a cousin who qualified for state this past year. Hunters father Jared, who is also attending the Mazovia Cup, also wrestled when he was younger. Shannon Suddeth said wrestling is an obvious choice of a sport for children with roots in Mineral Working toward national recognition Point and Stoughton. Suddeth and Lewis have put a lot of effort into I think it teaches the boys dedication and work wrestling at their young ages, which is a testament ethic, Shannon Suddeth said. I think wrestlers to the success and accolades both have received, are some of the hardest workers. Shannon Suddeth said. Hunter added, It is a good thing to keep doing.

Cody Suddeth and Hunter Lewis were among several Stoughton youth wrestlers that made the 2013 Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Folkstyle State tournament March 22-23 at the Alliant Energy Center. Chance Suddeth, Claire Spilde, Nicolar Rivera, Trent Carpenter, Cole Bavery, Beckett Spilde, Trenton Dow, Luke Spilde, Brendan Weesner, Brandon Klein, Trevor Wilkinson, Rudy Detweiler, Tristan Jenny, Cade Spilde, Drew Pasold, Curtis Jaskulke, Kaleb Louis, Garrett Model, Tyler Dow, Matthew Curry and Joe Nelson are also joining them at state.

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Meet the candidates for Stoughton school board

Six candidates will vie for four seats on the school board of the Stoughton Area School District in the April 2 election. The top three finishers will get three-year terms for the seats now occupied by board members John Pundt, Scott Dirks and Donna Tarpinian. The fourth-highest finisher will fill the last two years of former board member Verlynn Schmalles seat. Pundt is not seeking reelection. Dirks, Tarpinian and board member Beverly Fergus (who was appointed to fill Schmalles seat until the April election) are all seeking another stint on the board. They face challenges from Wanda Grasse, Joe Freye and Francis X. Frank Sullivan. The Hub posed the same three questions to each candidate. Candidates answers are arranged alphabetically. 1. Why are you seeking a seat (or re-election if an incumbent) on the Stoughton school board? Dirks: Becoming an effective board member requires a great deal of on the job training. Over the past three years I have learned much more than I knew before about how public education works in Wisconsin and the issues faced by our district. I feel I owe it to my community to put that experience to work by continuing to serve on the board. I also believe that our school board must continue to be comprised of people whose priorities are in the right place. Whenever the board makes a decision it should ask, What is best for our children? My top priority as a board member has always been to try to see to it that our schools give every child the opportunity to learn as much as they can. Our schools and kids are facing many changes in the near future: new Common Core Curriculum Standards, new standardized testing, new state-mandated school and teacher evaluations. And there is the perennial challenge of doing all this with limited resources. To give our kids the best chance possible our school board needs people with the right experience and the right priorities. I believe I am such a person. Fergus: I have a sincere commitment to the students in our school district and to providing them with the very best public educational experience; one that teaches skill sets that can take students confidently into the future. With technology changing so quickly, it is important to look outside typical classroom activities to enhance student achievement, especially in these tough economic times. Stoughton has recently introduced some incredible programs like the Fab Lab, Jedi virtual schooling, and a literacy initiative, powered by an innovative new strategic plan that will help us prepare each child to be career or college ready. I have had various

Beverly Fergus
Age: 50 Family: Gregg, Jake, 22, Max, 17 and Annie, 15 Lived in Fergus Stoughton Area School District since: 1994 Occupation/employer: Owner and fitness/wellness instructor- Fitness by Nature, Fitness/Pilates instructor - Anytime Fitness Education: BS Biochemistry at UW Madison Political or civic experience: Selected to fill a SASD Board of Education vacancy in 2012 experiences that have given me unique perspectives on learning opportunities. I have been volunteering in the school district for over 17 years, have home schooled, used two different virtual schools, and enrolled my kids in a different school district outof-state. I have always returned to Stoughton with new ideas and dedication to our public school district. I am committed to working with community members, families, students and teachers, to keep the school district moving forward with measurable achievement goals. It is the right time for me to get more actively involved in this district, and to give something back to the school district and community where my family has grown and thrived. Since a school board is non-partisan, I also pledge to focus completely on what is right for Stoughton schools and its students, and what is right for Stoughton. Freye: I am seeking a seat on the board because it matters. The board has enormous influence over the entire district. I have two young boys attending Kegonsa Elementary. I am a product of public education, and would not consider sending my children to schools other than public schools. My wife and I moved to Stoughton based partly on our perception that the schools here are very good, and they are. I have watched in the last year as the board has, through both action and inaction, weakened our schools. I cannot sit idly by and watch this continue. I feel I mustfor my children and yours try to have a direct hand in making more considered and reasonable choices for our schools. The board must be creative and nimble. The board must listen to teachers, janitors, administrators and parents. I am trying to be a member of this board at one of its toughest times. The next few years may determine whether our district moves forward, or begins a slow decline from which we cant recover. I cannot in good conscience do anything but try to insure

Donna Tarpinian
Age: 48 Family: Gary (spouse), Kelsey (daughter), Matthew Tarpinian (son) Lived in Stoughton Area School District since: Grew up in Stoughton and moved away after college, but moved back in 2005 with family Occupation/employer: Office Manager, InterWorks LLC Education: BS Industrial Engineering, UW-Madison, Business Administration Certificate, Harvard University Extension Political or civic experience: School Board Member since 2010 that our schools stay great and get even better. Grasse: I am the only educator running for the board and, if elected, would be the only teacher serving. My own boys received great schooling here, but I am concerned because of changes I see happening. Our schools are losing teachers, families are opting to enroll their children in surrounding communities, and school funding is in crisis. Teacher morale is very low. The contract was replaced by a handbook which impacts the day to day lives of teachers. We are seeing the impact as conditions in the schools change and we are losing some of our best staff. I bring a teachers perspective on how policy changes affect the classroom. Larger class sizes and less planning time directly affect students learning. Without guaranteed teacher preparation time within the school day, the quality of instruction suffers. The children get less. When class size is too large, each child gets less help. We would never want to see in Stoughton the kind of tipping point seen elsewhere where there are just too many students and not enough teacher preparation time to meet the needs of every child. We want students to get the best learning environment possible. Sullivan: My oldest son graduated from SHS in 2012, and (with luck) my other three children will graduate from SHS in the future. The Stoughton schools and their dedicated teachers and administrators have been wonderful to me and my family; Id like to give something back. I have toured three of the districts five schools; by the time this appears in the paper, I will have toured all five. In each school, Ive met with the principal and some staff, looked at the facilities, and learned about the programs we offer and the people who make them work. We have great

Scott Dirks
Family: Kristina Shepard, Peter Dirks, Sam Dirks Lived in Dirks Stoughton Since: 1999 Occupation: Assistant District Attorney in the Rock County District Attorneys Office, Janesville Education: Bachelor of Science-Foreign Service, Georgetown University 1982; Master of ArtsChinese History, University of Wisconsin 1986; Doctor of Law, University of Wisconsin Law School 1993 Civic Experience: Stoughton Area School District Board member since 2010, member of Policy Committee, Negotiations Committee and Employee Relations Committee; member of Congregational Council at Covenant Lutheran Church, 2006-2012, Congregation President 2012-2012; fundraising committee member, Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationRock Prairie Chapter 2006- present, currently Chapter President; attorney coach for Beloit Turner High Schools Mock Trial team 2008-present; member of the Association of State Prosecutors since 1993 and member of that unions Legislative Action Committee. schools, and we have great people in them. Unfortunately, the district faces a significant budget shortfall in 2014, when the current operating referendum expires. We need all stakeholders parents, teachers, administrators, businesspeople, and other members of the community working together to ensure that we craft a referendum that allows our schools to continue operating at the current level of services. I negotiate and persuade for a living. I can help to heal some of the conflict between the board and the districts employees, and I can help all of us pull together to support the referendum and support our schools. Tarpinian: With 20 years of involvement in the public school system as a parent volunteer and a deep and abiding commitment to the community in which I was raised, I felt compelled to serve on the Board of Education. Since 2010, Ive been an active board member and Ive devoted considerable time and energy to developing my skills and knowledge of public education topics and issues. In short, I want to finish what Ive started. We are in the middle of huge change. Act 10 and health care reform are bringing unprecedented change to our district, as well as implementation of the new state-mandated assessments, common core alignment and an educator effectiveness program. We

also have several initiatives many as result of our Strategic Plan which I want to see successfully implemented. I feel that I have the qualifications and the experience, especially after already serving a full term, to study the issues, analyze the data, and make decisions in the best interest of Stoughton and its children. 2. What can the district and/or the Stoughton community do to boost enrollment at Stoughton schools? Dirks: Our schools have seen a slow steady decline in enrollment from about 3600 students in 2001 to 3250 today. Because State aid to school districts is based on enrollment, that decline represents an annual revenue loss of well over $1,000,000. This decline in enrollment is a function of several factors. First, over the last ten years population growth within the district has been close to zero. Young families are not moving here at the rate they used to, so more kids graduate from high school than enter kindergarten. Another factor is that some children who live in the district go to parochial schools, are home-schooled or attend elsewhere through open enrollment. The District recently conducted it first-ever survey of the parents of these children to see why they do not attend our schools and what we might do to bring them back. The board also is considering hiring a community information and resource coordinator. Our community and our schools have a great deal going for them but we need to do a better job at selling ourselves to attract young families and to keep the children we already have. I believe a communications professional could do much to help with that. Fergus: Stoughton Schools and the community must partner with each other to begin tackling this issue. The Stoughton School District is doing great things to continue to move toward educational excellence. Along with many new programs, and an ambitious Strategic Plan, our teachers are some of the very best. But, we need to publicize and market the successes and accomplishments of our district and of our town, in order to boost enrollment. I would like to see Stoughton become a district of choice; a place where families want to move so that their children can go to school here. The district cannot overturn declining enrollment alone. We need forwardthinking leadership to promote growth and to accomplish our goals. We need to foster new partnerships with community residents and business leaders, and engage in discussions about economic growth. The cities and surrounding areas need to enact a plan for moderate, controlled growth, so we can attract families to this versatile community and school district. A healthy and vibrant school district

will lead to a healthy and vibrant community, and vice versa. I am proud of this school district and proud of the community we live in. I hope I can be an effective ambassador for both, promoting all of the successes and accomplishments of our district. Freye: The first thing the board can do is repair the trust it has broken with the teachers and other employees. Teachers create the environment our children learn in, and our teachers feel threatened. The board can work more creatively with the resources at hand, and work to increase those resources through dialogue with district residents, businesses and state government. It can take an honest look at where our district falls short compared to nearby districts and address those shortcomings. The community can do several things as well. Concerned people can speak to the board and offer constructive changes. If I am elected I will hear these people. We can support our businesses and institutions to keep Stoughton an attractive community, particularly to families with school children. We can embrace our schools and give our time and energy to support them. We can thoughtfully parent our children and send them to our public schools prepared to learn. The final thing we can do is this: when faced with a situation where the only way to keep our schools properly funded is to contribute more ourselves, to make that hard choice for the continued wellbeing of our community through its youngest citizens. Grasse: Part of declining enrollment is beyond our control. If there are fewer students in our district we will have to adjust. However, we are losing some students to open enrollment, where families enroll in another district or home school. In these cases, we need to ask parents why they are choosing these options. In enrolling elsewhere, the family faces a large burden of having to provide their own transportation to the new district. The childs schoolmates will not be their neighbors. When families choose this, they must have strong reasons. When we can, we should do everything we can to fix the problems and keep the families here. Some surrounding districts have a higher per-pupil funding from the state and offer good programming in technology and other areas. I commend the board for seeking out opportunities in grant-funded programs like our new Fab Lab to help keep our schools competitive. We should continue to do all we can to keep Stoughton schools at the cutting edge in all areas. A stable workforce is key to keeping families in the area. We must establish a fair contract with teachers to avoid any further loss of

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Continued from page 10 staff. Sullivan: When my older sons attended Fox Prairie, it was a K-4 school, and it was bursting at the seams. When I toured the school recently, I saw a different picture. It is a K-5 school now, with room to spare. A recent study by the Applied Population Laboratory showed district enrollment has decreased by 8 percent since 2003/04, a net loss of 280 students. Our enrollment will continue to decrease at a significant rate. In large part, this is a result of economic and demographic factors that the district cannot control. School choice is also a factor. In 2012/13, 180 district students chose to enroll in other districts; only 49 came from other districts to Stoughton. In 2011/12, 4.65% of district students enrolled in other districts. We lost more than $500,000 in funding as a result. Although this trend has been going on for years, the district only recently began a systematic survey to find out why. The results may be unpleasant or difficult to hear, but we need to know how stakeholders perceive our schools and what we must do to improve so that our district can be a district where people choose to send their children. Tarpinian: The problem with enrollment is two-fold: we are negatively impacted by declining enrollment (i.e., each year fewer kindergartners replace graduating seniors) as well as experiencing a net loss through open-enrollment. There are many reasons for not enrolling in a district school some of which are within our control (e.g., increased rigor and/or relevant coursework), some within our sphere of influence (e.g., parent perception) and some outside of our control altogether (e.g., geographical issues, religious preference). In the past three years, several initiatives have been implemented to improve instruction and make us more competitive: a focus on literacy, virtual courses, and more rigorous and relevant course offerings. Next year at the high school we will add FabLab classes and UW Whitewater-transcripted courses. Our Strategic Plan addresses these and many more initiatives in the years to come. Its also about customer satisfaction and perception though. We need to adopt more of a customer-driven focus so that students and their families have a positive experience and leave happy. We must also continuously strive to improve our outreach and

School board candidate forum set for March 21

The Stoughton Area School District Working for Kids Council will host a school board candidate forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the City Council meeting room of the city Public Safety Building. The forum is open to the public and will be televised live on the Stoughton City Access Channel on cable, the Working For Kids Council said. Candidates will be able to make opening and closing statements and answer questions submitted by the community. The public may submit questions in advance at schoolboardforum@gmail. com. A phone line (873-7523) will also be open for home viewers to submit questions, time permitting.

Joe Freye
Age: 43 Family: Wife Katy, sons Austin 8 and Mason 5 Lived Freye in SASD since: 2010 Occupation/employer: Fine art master printer, Tandem Press/UW Madison Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Western Michigan University Printer Training Certificate, Tamarind Institute of Lithography Political or civil experience: no political experience. Volunteer for neurofibromatosis midwest. marketing of the district to the community through improved engagement and communication so that all stakeholders become good ambassadors of the district. 3. What approach would you bring to the school districts budgeting process, and how would you strike a balance between maintaining programs and staff while protecting taxpayers and navigating revenue limits? Dirks: School funding comes primarily from two sources: aid from the State government and local property taxes. The State sets the level of aid and the limit on our property tax levy. The only way to exceed that cap is by passing a referendum, as we did in 2010. These limitations have forced our school district to be one of the most frugal in the state. Our total costs break down to $9050 per student, about $800 less than the Dane County average. Over the years we have enacted various cost-savings so we can live within our means, but still meet our obligations to our students. These include closing Yahara Elementary school and renting out the building, undertaking energy-conservation improvements in our buildings and re-structuring debt.

Wanda Grasse
Age: 53 Family: 2 sons, educated in Stoughton, Jacob Grasse (22), Nicholas (20) Lived in Stoughton Area School District since: 1996 Occupation/employer: Teacher, Madison Metropolitan School District since 1985 Education: BS, Elementary Education and English as a Second Language (ESL), UW-Madison, MA, Education Administration, National Louis University Political or civic experience: Teaching; Volunteer: Stoughton Schools, Literacy Network, March of Dimes; Refugee Grant Designee, MMSD We also work with our community to stretch our tax dollars still further. Individuals and groups donate money and equipment. Our many booster clubs raise much of the money needed to fund students extracurricular activities. The high schools new Fab Lab is being funded primarily with donations. Each year our graduating seniors receive nearly $200,000 in privately-funded scholarships. I believe these district-community partnerships will become still more crucial going forward. Fergus: This is probably the biggest challenge that faces the district, and it IS a balancing act. After spending just a couple of months on the board, I have become keenly aware of the complexities of this issue, and how hard the board has worked to use every dollar efficiently. Without having control over revenue limits, I am committed to keeping this district whole through creative and efficient use of resources. I will be very thoughtful and diligent in using the resources we have to maintain programs and

Francis Sullivan
Age: 47 Family: Married to Sheila. 4 children: Caleb (SHS class of 2012); Sullivan Nathan (SHS junior); Michael (Sandhill 5th grader); Miranda (Sandhill 2nd grader) Lived in Stoughton Area School District since: 1995 Occupation/employer: Assistant Attorney General, Wisconsin Department of Justice. Education: J.D. with high honors, University of Wisconsin School of Law, 2000; M.A. (history), University of Maryland College Park, 1990; B.S.F.S., Georgetown University, 1987. Political or civic experience: President, board of directors of Shalom Holistic Health Clinic, Stoughton; President, Wisconsin State Attorneys Association. Former member of the Stoughton River Task Force and the board of directors of Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin.

forces are at work preventing what must be done from being done. In Stoughton that is not the case. In neither situation is austerity the answer. Our schools are operating at an unacceptably low level of funding. Further cuts are not a viable option. Very real harm will occur to our district and, more directly to our children if more cuts are made. The state government has chosen to underfund our public schools, with a direct negative impact on us. The only way to keep the playing field level for all our children is to keep our public schools strong. At present the only way to do that is to make the decision, as a community, to fund more of the districts budget ourselves by passing another operating referendum in 2014. I will work very hard to do so. The referendum will be no larger than is necessary, but it must be sufficient to maintain the quality of education in our district. Here in Stoughton, we look each other in the eye, we help each other and we do what we must to keep our community great. Grasse: I commend the board for adopting a resolution urging state support for public schools. The resolution called for an upward adjustment in per-pupil funding and an adjustment in revenue limits to help make up for the more than $800 million of cuts to Wisconsins public schools in the 2011-13 budgets. Sadly, it appears that the latest state budget includes very small increases for local schools and leaves the revenue caps in place. This is a disaster for our schools. In an unfair way, Stoughton is being hit harder than many other districts. In the past we have run things on a very tight budget and have kept costs down. In 1993, local school districts were locked in at the per-pupil funding present when caps were instituted. If a district had high per-pupil funding at that time, they were locked in at a higher rate. If low, like Stoughton, they were locked in at a lower rate. I think that all residents and educators need to be included in budgeting decisions. We may need a referendum to override the state revenue limits and keep Stoughton on a par with surrounding districts. Without it, we could face deep cuts that would harm our children.

managed our resources well and kept our costs down. We have done this by systematically seeking out efficiencies and eliminating non-essential programs and services. When the current operating referendum expires in 2014, we will face a $5.5 million deficit. We can expect little or no help from the State. Although the governors budget calls for a 1.8 percent increase in public school equalization aid over the biennium, it leaves the existing revenue caps in place and does not increase spending authority at all. We have cut everything we can cut. I believe strongly that we must maintain the current level of services. We cannot further increase class sizes without harming our students. If I am elected, I will push for a realistic referendum that maintains the current level of services with the minimum effect on taxpayers. I will do everything in my power to explain to the community why the referendum is necessary and what will happen if we do not support it as a community. Tarpinian: School boards have the responsibility of providing all children sound and quality educational opportunities but also for ensuring taxpayer dollars are put to optimal use in our schools. The budgeting process must be aligned with the districts strategic goals and we need to ensure resources are applied in areas that move the district forward. We will also need to make an investment in order to meet new accountability requirements, align curriculum with common core standards, and implement a newly mandated educator effectiveness program. This will require us to focus and invest strategically-- and perhaps make some hard decisions around offerings that may no longer make sense for preparing students for future success in college or employment. But we also must be mindful that to keep cutting each year to meet the demands of revenue limit policy is irresponsible and does our children, and ultimately the community, a grave disservice. Its going to take more than creative thinking to find ways to continue providing quality programming while meeting everincreasing expectations and mandates. The time will come where we will have to ask the community for additional resources and if we can present a compelling case, the community will be supportive. Compiled by Derek Spellman

staff. When we plan for the next referendum, I will examine all needs closely, and ask for only the money that is absolutely necessary to succeed in the mission and goals of the district. As always, I am committed to pursuing educational excellence and getting the very best education we can, despite budget constraints. I have the best interests of students as my top priority, and will look at implementing new ways to add value to education, such as online resources and creative ways of raising money for programs. Effective leadership is more important than ever as we figure out how Sullivan: We are a thrifty to maximize efficiencies to community and a thrifty continue to deliver the best quality education to our stu- district. Our 2011-12 per student base revenue limit dents. was $9,000, the lowest in Freye: This is the same Dane County and almost question facing our national $800 below the county avereconomy. In that case, large age. Historically, we have

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Continued from page 1 The district and the city will still have to negotiate a cost-sharing plan and hammer out the details of the position itself and the hiring process to fill it. The agreement would also have to be approved by both the school board and the city council before that hiring process could begin. Onsager said he hoped to have an agreement before the board for review by late April. asked about specific data on the calls that police already respond to at Stoughton schools. He also highlighted the cost of the position. Fifty-thousand (dollars) thats a teachers salary, he said. And Volk wondered what would happen if a kid got a citation for say, a scuffle at school that could be problematic if that student applies for the military or the FBI, even if the citation is part of a juvenile record. How will we address this whole citation issue that will stick to a kids record? Volk asked. Board member Bev Fergus asked how much the position would be about policing versus forging relationships with and mentoring students. She had envisioned the position as more of the latter, she said, and noted that striking a balance means the SRO would have to be the perfect person. school board member Scott Dirks said an SRO might actually help de-escalate problems at a school. If a 14-year-old student and a 17-year-old student fought, for example, Onsager said the officer could explain to the older student that he is considered an adult in the eyes of the law and what kind of consequences he could face if the fighting persists. Onsager also said he and police chief Greg Leck would work to make sure the district did not have an overzealous SRO. The SRO would be a joint hire of the city and the school district. I would rather have no SRO than a bad SRO, he said. Dirks, an assistant Rock County district attorney, said if a problem occurs the student might be less likely to face a citation from an SRO who already knows the student and their background, as opposed to a regular police officer who is summoned to the school to respond and does not know the student at all. Dirks said he has worked with dozens of school resource officers and hundreds of police officers in his 20 years as a prosecutor. I can say categorically that the vast majority of school resource officers are the best cops I have worked with, he said. The school board reviewed a school resource officer proposal last year but took no action. Onsager said the administration had been planning to present the proposal again this spring even before a December shooting at a Connecticut elementary school that left 27 people, including 20 young children, dead, although that tragedy prompted many schools, including Stoughton, to look at their own safety and security measures. Onsager has said the district would fast-track the SRO negotiations with the city, although he cautioned that any agreement would likely have to be for three to five years meaning the district will be committing to the position before knowing how it will close its multi-million shortfall once a referendum backed by voters in 2010 ends next year. Leck previously told the Hub he did not receive seed money for the position in the current city budget, although he could return to the city council to seek funding.

The Stoughton Area School District will have a new community information and resource coordinator next school year under a staffing plan approved by the school board on Monday night. The new staffer would develop community partnerships, oversee communications for the district, gather information for the district website and perhaps develop social media for Stoughton, said superintendent Tim Onsager. The plan approved by the board on Monday night calls for $75,000 for the position, which Onsager previously characterized as an placeholder estimate. The district expects the position to cost less. In an interview with the Hub on March 8, Onsager acknowledged there would be a little bit of marketing to the position. Stoughton has suffered from declining enrollment over the years, a trend that is not expected to reverse in the near future, and a rising number of students who reside in the district but use the states open enrollment system to attend school elsewhere. The loss of students on both fronts hurts Stoughton financially under the states school finance system. The staffing plan endorsed by the school board on Monday night partly reflects those financial realities. It adds staff in some in places to address growth but decreases it in other areas where there is decline. School board members on Monday night underscored that the staffing plan does not cut teacher positions to create funding for new posts like a school resource officer. The staff reductions are truly enrollment-driven, Onsager told the Hub, reflecting either an outright decline in student enrollment or a decline in student interest in certain

By the numbers
The critical staffing plan approved by the Stoughton school board Monday night adds the equivalent of 3.75 full-time positions in some areas of the budget a new physical education teacher at the middle school, a school resource officer and a community information and resource coordinator but sheds 6.6 full-time equivalent positions elsewhere, mostly at River Bluff Middle School because of declining enrollment. programs. At the high school, for example, more students have signed up for German while fewer in Spanish. The staff additions, whether as whole new positions or additional hours, meanwhile, are paired with specific needs. The new resource coordinator post partly reflects the districts emphasis on forging new partnerships, similar to the one with Cummins Inc. that helped bring a fabrication laboratory to the high school, and the need to attract more students. We just dont add staff to add staff, Onsager said, noting this new position could help get the districts message out about what it has to offer. I think there are people in our community who do not know our successes, he said. School board member Scott Dirks on Monday night cited the competition public schools face. Weve got to sell ourselves, he told the board. Thats just the reality of (public education) right now. Were in competition.

Relationships vs. policing

The officer would be based primarily at Stoughton High School but could visit other buildings, too. The officer would respond to incidents such as thefts and property damage on school grounds and have the authority to issue citations. But proponents have said the officer would serve more of an educational and counseling role and perform tasks such as developing the districts crisis management plans and acting as a bridge between local law enforcement and schools. Board members on Monday night, however, had questions about the cost and scope of the position. Board member Pat Volk

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tor and a Stoughton student have received Herb Kohl Foundation awards, according to a press release from the foundation. Tara Hutchins, a teacher at Fox Prairie Elementary School, is one of Wisconsins Fellowship recipients, while Max Gretebeck, a student at Stoughton High School, is a recipient of an Initiative Scholarship. Fellowship winners are chosen for their superior ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, their ability to motivate others, and for their leadership and service within and outside the classroom, the foundation ents are selected by a statewide committee of civic leaders and representatives from educationrelation organizations and from organizations that Hutchins include the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Hutchins has been teaching fourth grade at Fox Prairie Elementary School since 2000, according to the district website. Before Fox grade at Cascade Elementary near Plymouth, Wisconsin. Stoughton will receive a $1,000 grant thanks to Hutchins Kohl award. Winners of an Initiative Scholarship are selected by their respective schools for showing exceptional initiative in the classroom and strong promise for succeeding in college and beyond. Statewide, 100 teachers and 187 graduating seniors received recognition in this years Kohl Foundation awards. The foundation was established in 1990 by Herb Kohl, the recently retired U.S. senator. A pair of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students from Stoughton presented at the universitys Undergraduate Research Day last week. Both Charles Copus and Ashley Vedvig were presenting, according to a news release from the university. For more than 140 years, UW-Whitewater has provided students with the education and training to begin their careers with a solid foundation behind them, the university said. UW-Whitewater is committed to the develop ment of the individual, the growth of personal and professional integrity and respect for diversity and global perspectives.

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The Stoughton Optimist Club wants to promote fun and good physical fitness for local children (boys and girls ages 6-13) through our second annual, Tri-Star Basketball competition. The competition is Individual using the skills of dribbling, passing and shooting through three challenges. Kids are encouraged to bring their own basketball to practice or warm up with before the competition. There is no cost to participate. To register for this event please visit www.StoughtonOptimist.org/register or show up the morning of the contest. Points are awarded for each activity with the highest scores determining the winner. Winners from each age group will be selected at the end of the event. The date of the competition is Saturday, March 23, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Stoughton High School Field House, 600 Lincoln Avenue, in Stoughton. All participants will receive a participation certificate and door prizes from local businesses. All age levels for first, second and third place will be awarded medals. The first place winner in each category will be eligible for the Wisconsin District Contest in April. Winners will be notified of exact time and location. If you have any questions please call Adam Miller at (608) 217-3352 or visit us online at www.StoughtonOptimist.org.

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the Assessment Roll for the city of Stoughton will be available for inspection the week of April 1-5, in the treasurer's office, city Hall, 381 east Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the Assessor will be available for consultation and open book appointments on April 10, 2013, from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 p.m. and on April 11, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Hall of Fame room, city Hall, 381 e. Main Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin 53589. To make an appointment for open book, please call Accurate Appraisal at 1-800-770-3927 or log onto www.accurateassessor.com.

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Continued from page 1 request may have made the difference. He said he equates access to alcohol with consumption its no secret where I stand but in this case, its a very minor change. Leck said Pickn Save had been willing to compromise on the issue and the stores management had been very conscientious about selling alcohol. I think this is an appropriate change, he said. Pickn Save initially asked to have open displays of alcohol in the grocery store and allow it to be sold there, but scaled back its request after the Public Safety Committee rebuffed the idea. Christianson said he was concerned that opening a doorway between the two stores would expose more minors to alcohol. He also feared that theft of hard liquor would increase with the change. He noted that in the Public Safety Committee meeting, Dickman cited declining sales as a reason for making the change. Thats called competition, Christianson said. The store has a separate area for alcohol sales. We should keep it that way. Lawrence supported the change, saying when the council originally approved Pickn Saves store set up, it was to protect our liquor stores. Currently gas stations sell beer and theres no separation. Dickman explained that customers would be allowed to purchase alcohol only in the liquor store and would not be allowed to take it into the grocery store. Some members of the Public Safety Committee were irritated at Dickmans attitude at their meeting and mentioned it during the council meeting. He apologized for being heavy handed at the committee meeting. Kneebone cited that as a reason for opposing Pickn Saves proposal. He added, I dont like children to be equating liquor with a box of sweets. Hohol said Pickn Save has been a responsible business in the community and that the council should support them. While Lawrence called opposing the resolution an anti-business vote, Engelberger said everyone on the council supports economic development, but this is not economic development. I think its wrong to have a grocery store with a liquor store thats all inclusive, he said. But the majority sided with Swangstu, who said as a tavern owner, he knows what its like to sell alcohol. The council tries to do whats best for our businesses and the city, he said. And the chief of police supports this.

Obituaries
Carol Segebrecht
Marty; dear friends, Jeanne Schwass-Long, Dorothy Larson and Sue Ellen Knutson; and sister-in-law, Carol Hoveland (Jim Kessenich). She was preceded in death by her parents and, brother John Jack Staley. Funeral services were held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home Saturday, Mar. 16, 2013, with the Rev. Scott Geister-Jones presiding. Burial was at Prairie Mound Cemetery The family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers, Mary LaCroix, Carol Kaiser, Lou Ann Marby and Andrea Gausmann; her hospice nurse, Nicole R.N.; and her social worker, Ann, for their loving care. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, The Order of the Eastern Star and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. 835-3515 Quam, and to this union they were blessed with four children. In December of 1986, Jean married Robert Nichols Sr. of Mauston, and together they spent many years operating Nicks Bar. Following their retirement, they enjoyed snowbirding in Texas. Jean loved cross stitching, auctions and gardening. Jean is survived by her husband, Robert, of 26 years; her children, Ann (Dan) Juve, Scott (Stacey) Quam, Jon (Tami)Quam and Troy Quam; five grandchildren, Phillip (Brandi) Legreid, Stephanie Juve, Brianne (Kyle) Smith, Steven (Jennifer Medina) Quam, Samantha Quam; one great-grandchild, Riley Smith; her siblings, twin sister, Jane Lang, and Bonnie Smithback. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Larry Ingraham. The family would like to invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life for Jean March 23, 2013, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 59, 803 N. Page St. The family expresses their sincerest thank you to the hospice team, Peggy, Elizabeth and Deb for their care and compassion given to our mother and also to Sara and Darcy for their devoted support and friendship. For online condolences, please go to crandallfuneral. com.

Holly Wilson
Holly Belle Wilson, age 57, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was born in Denver, Colo. Dec. 3, 1955, the daughter of Patrick and Susan (Asleson) Wilson. Hollys life was filled with kindness, caring, love and a lot of fun. She enjoyed laughing, playing, eating, working at the M.A.R.C. Center and especially, living at McCarthys Home. Holly is survived by two brothers, Scott (Karen) Wilson of Virginia and Kent (Elizabeth) Wilson of Idaho; nephew, Kailin Wilson; two uncles, Tom (Alice) Asleson and Richard (Jean) Asleson; cousins; and many friends, including, special friend, Sandy. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Loxi Belle. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton. Memorials may be made to McCarthys Home. The family would like to express their appreciation to McCarthys Home for the Developmentally Disabled for their loving care and compassion through the years. Cress Funeral Service 206 W. Prospect St. Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 cressfuneralservice.com

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In other business, the council unanimously authorized and directed city officials to begin recognizing domestic partnerships for its employees. The policy aligns the city with county and state statutes and allows couples who are certified domestic partners some of the same rights and privileges as married employees. We got a request for this, and the state and the county both recognize domestic partnerships, Mayor Donna Olson said. Its appropriate for the city to do so as well. The citys insurance will now cover those with a domestic partner certification. Its kind of like were not going to extend benefits to your roommate, be it male or female, but if you get married and you come in and tell us you got married last weekend, your wife or your husband is now covered, Olson explained. So spousal benefits are now extended to domestic partners. All those benefits awarded to a spouse are now awarded to a domestic partner. The new policy is already laid out in the citys work rules, Olson said. The city now defines immediate family as including a domestic partner. That means domestic partners fall under the same guidelines as married couples or other immediate family members in such areas as funeral leave and sick leave. Family medical leave has by state and federal law included domestic partnership for several years now, Olson said. That is now the case in the city, too.
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A dear heart stopped beating Monday, March 11, 2013, as Carol Segebrecht entered eternal life surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born Feb. 12, 1934, in Stoughton, the daughter of Arleigh, Sr. and Marguerite (Custer) Staley. After graduating from Stoughton High School, she married Roger Segebrecht March 5, 1955. The couple moved to Germany for a year, where Roger was stationed while serving in the U.S. Army. Upon returning, Carol was employed with the Kellogg and Dukershein Clinic for many years. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Stoughton and was involved in the Daughters of the Nile and a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having served as Worthy Matron and in various other state Eastern Star offices. She also belonged to the Sunshine Club. Carol had a variety of interests, including, world travel, especially to Switzerland, needlework, fishing, playing cards, Gaither gospel tapes, music and collecting Hummels and glass. In addition to her beloved husband, Roger, survivors include, son, Rick; her special canine friend, Heidi; brother, Arleigh (Betty) Staley , Jr.; beloved traveling companion, Ruth

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Jean Helen Nichols passed away at home surrounded by her family March 13, 2013. Jean was born May 1, 1941, in Stoughton, the daughter of George and Valborg (Lund) Ingraham. Following her graduation, she married James

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The By Request Quartet performs the close harmonies of barbershop quartet music in a free performance at the Stoughton Public Library. The members of By Request Quartet have only been singing together for two years, but collectively bring more than 75 years of barbershop experience and many awards to the stage.

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The Blarney Boys entertain an intimate group of seniors Monday at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Some revelers braved the snow to listen to Irish tunes in honor of St. Patricks Day.

965 Hay, Straw & Pasture

MONROE - Good grass hay, small squares. 608-938-4586

342 Boats & Accessories

$9995+ FSD for a new boat or pontoon pkg-both w/lots of standard features! New 16' pontoon w/furniture & 25HP or new 16' boat, locator, trailer & 25HP. Your Choice $9995+FSD. American Marine & Motorsports Shawano- 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan) BOAT WORLD Over 700 New and Used Pontoons, Fishing Boats, Deck Boats, Ski-Boats, Bass & Walleye boats, Cuddys, Cruisers up to 33 feet and Outboards @ Guaranteed Best Price! Crownline Axis Malibu Triton Alumacraft Mirrorcraft Misty Harbor & more! American Marine & Motorsports Super Center Shawanowhere dreams come true 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan)

532 Fencing
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970 Horses

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550 Insurance
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548 Home Improvement

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 ALL THINGS BASEMENTS! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-9298307 (wcan) HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Spring-Rates** 30 + Years Professional Interior-Exterior Free-Estimates References/Insured Arthur Hallinan 608-455-3377 NIELSEN'S Home Improvements/ Repairs, LLC Kitchens/Bathrooms Wood & Tile Flooring Decks/Clean Eaves *Free Estimates* Insured* *Senior Discounts* Home 608-873-8716 Cell 608-576-7126 e-mail zipnputts@sbcglobal.net RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering spring discounts on all painting, drywall and carpentry. Recover urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured, over 20 years of experience. call 608-270-0440 SENSIBLE PAINTING 20 years experience. Great quality at a sensible price. Free estimates, Insured, Polite, Professional. 608-873-9623

554 Landscaping, Lawn, Tree & Garden Work

AFFORDABLE QUALITY Services LLC: Lawn Mowing & trim, Spring Clean-up. Landscaping, Reseeding, Aeration, Mulch, Decorative Stone, Shrub Trimming, Dethatching & Gutter Cleaning. Call Matt Nardi for estimate, 608-6093600 or snowplowing@tds.net. Experienced and Fully Insured. ARTS LAWNCARE- Mowing, trimming, rototilling ,etc. 608-235-4389 LAWN MOWING Residential and commercial. 608-873-7038 SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Bush Trimming Powerwash Houses Spring/Fall Clean-Up Lawncare, Gutter Cleaning 608-219-1214

990 Farm: Service & Merchandise

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

355 Recreational Vehicles

ATVS SCOOTERS & GO KARTS, YOUTH ATVs & SCOOTERS (80mpg) @ $49/MO. SPORT & 4x4 ATVs @ $69/MO. AMERICAN MARINE & MOTORSPORTS, SHAWANO=SAVE=866-955-2628 www. americanmarina.com. (wcan)

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

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Ranch home across the street from Lake Kegonsa with magnicent views from all windows. Open oor plan with 3 bedrooms. New hardwood oors, roof, furnace, air conditioner & softener in 2009. Walk to lake & public boat landing at end of road. Hwy. 51 to Quam Point Rd.

340 Autos
DONATE YOUR Car, Truck of Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3-Day Vacation. Tax Deductible. Free Towing. All paperwork taken care of! 888-439-5224 (wcan) 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.

508 Child Care & Nurseries

BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL, vacation, over-night and/or weekend childcare available. Very affordable rates. Call Carolyn 608-719-8145.

560 Professional Services

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES: Free Gift w/Service. Personal/Business. Never pay bill late. Avoid late/overdraft fees. Joy's Bookkeeping Services 608-7126286 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? My Computer Works - Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer issues, Bad Internet Connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US Based Technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 888-885-7944.(wcan)

516 Cleaning Services

DEEP CLEANING SERVICE Specialists! If you need a one time cleaning, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, turnover cleaning. Home or Office. References available, fully insured. www.madisongreencleaners.com samantha@greencleanersllc. com 608-219-5986 REASONABLE HOUSE CLEANING available. Monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, one time only. Great Rates, References, Honest & Trustworthy, Reliable. Call Jasmine 906-4969 STOUGHTON LADY will assist local elderly with house cleaning and errands. References are available, Call Kathy 608-220-3152

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SAVE ON Cable TV-Internet-Digital Phone- Satellite. You've Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! 888-714-5772 (wcan) SHARI'S BERRIES- delight all of your Valentine's with our freshly dipped strawberries, decadent truffles and hand-crafted sweets! SAVE 20% on qualifying gifts over $29! Call 888-479-6008 or visit www.berries.com/happy (wcan) SHARI'S BERRIES: order mouthwatering gifts! 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Hand-dipped berries from $19.99 + plus s/h. Save 20% on qualifying gifts over $29! Call 888-479-6008 or visit www.berries.com/happy (wcan)

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705 Rentals
2 BEDROOM Townhouse apartment w/ full basement on Racetrack Rd-Stoughton $775/mo includes utilities. No Pets. Security deposit and references are required. Available Now for an approved applicant. Call 608-241-6609 BROOKLYN 4 BR, 2 1/2 BATH 1850 sq. ft. DUPLEX. Custom built w/ Amish cabinets, L/R & F/R, private deck. Master BR/BATH, high end appliances, 2 car gar, corner lot country sub-division. Pet & smoke free. $1150 mo 608-6477355 GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 Bedroom Units available starting at $695 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 STOUGHTON 721 S Monroe. Upper of 2-flat. 2-bdrm, hardwoods, washer-dryer in unit, lrg yard, lrg kitchen. Cats/Dogs ok. Available now. $790. incl heat and electric. Call Jim 608-444-6084 STOUGHTON EASTSIDE upper 2 bedroom in quiet historic neighborhood available May 1st. Huge sunny living room and master bedroom, hardwood floors and charming details throughout, big yard, deck, washer and dryer, tons of storage space in attic, 1 block from park, minutes to downtown, off street parking, references, non smokers only, small pet considered, $725 mo.+ some utilities 719-7227. STOUGHTON-LARGE 2-BDRM units in quiet, owner managed 10 unit. D/W, range, fridge, A/C, decks/patios. Close to shopping. Off street parking, large yard. Laundry in building. April 1-$665/mo plus gas/elec. Cats/small dogs ok-fee. Call/ text 608-772-0234 VERONA 1 BDRM/1 BATH. Private laundry/storage. New flooring, paint, light fixtures. Private entrance, close to schools, shopping and Epic. $675. pr/month 608274-1735 VERONA 3 BDRM/1 BATH Private laundry/storage, 1200 sq/ft. All new carpet, flooring, light fixtures. Close to schools, shopping and Epic. $1100. pr/month 608274-1735 VERONA DUPLEX 2 bedroom, 1 bath, Living room, Family room, Kitchen, full basement, 1 car garage. Rent 4898 per month plus utilities. No pets. Available April 1, 2013 845-7630 VERONA NICE 2 Bedroom Duplex. Appliances, A/C, No Pets/Smoking. $750/Mo. Available 3/1/13. 608-8457397 VERONA-RARELY AVAILABLE 2 bedroom, no smoking, H/W included, A/C, laundry hookups, appliances, quiet neighborhood, $765/mo., 608-558-7017 C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Units in all sizes 5x10 thru 10x30 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 FARM SERVICE Agency in Madison looking for short term temporary help. Farming experience and office skills are preferred. $11.95-$13.41/hour. Call 608-224-3767 for an application packet. Applications due by 4:30 pm, April 1, 2013. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. FULL-TIME CNA needed for PM shift. Includes every other weekend and holidays. PT PM/NOC shift position available also. Excellent benefits including: Health, Dental, ST Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, Flex Spending Plan and generous PTO. Apply in person or send resume to: Four Winds Manor, Inc. 303 South Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593 OAKWOOD VILLAGE, a nationally recognized retirement community, is seeking Production Cooks for our University Woods location on Mineral Point Rd. Responsible for the preparation of nutritious, attractive and tasty food. Various schedules. Prior experience in quantities production cooking preferred. High School education or equivalent. To learn more and apply online visit www. oakwoodvillage.net. RESIDENTIAL CLEANER needed to work 2 to 3 days per week. $8.50 per hour. Days only . Experience helpful. Non smoker 835-0339 SUPER 8 Verona is seeking Front desk associates and Housekeepers. Experience preferred but willing to train the right people. Apply in pe son at: 131 Horizon Drive Verona

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NEED HOST Parents for German/Swiss High School Students, for all or part of 2013-14 school year. Reflections Int'l 608-583-2412 www.reflectionsinternational.org (wcan)

652 Garage Sales

STOUGHTON HUGE Kids & Maternity Sale! April 5 10am-7pm, April 6th 10am4pm 400 Mandt Pkwy at Stoughton Fairgrounds.

143 Notices
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KLEMM TANK LINES is now hiring Class A CDL company drivers & Owner-Operators out of Madison, WI! We offer local, home daily pos tions, competitive pay, medical benefits for you and your family, paid training on product handling, paid uniforms, paid vacations, 401K & MORE! We require 2 years recent, verifiable tractor-trailer experience, tank & hazmat endorsements (or ability to obtain) & safe driving record. Apply now at TheKAG. com or call recruiting at 800-871-4581 for more information. WANTED STRAIGHT Truck Driver for seasonal employment. CDL and nonCDL positions available. Call 608-8825756. The Delong Co, Inc. Evansville. THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

666 Medical & Health Supplies

ATTENTION JOINT & Muscle Pain Sufferers: Clinically proven all-natural supplement helps reduce pain & enhance mobility. To try HydrAflexin Risk Free for 90 days. Call 888-550-4066 (wcan) ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE Home Delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores & bacterial infection! 888797-4088 (wcan) MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS - 24/7 monitoring. Free Equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide Services. $29.95/month Call Medical Guardian today. 877-8636622 (wcan)

451 Janitorial & Maintenance

JANITORIAL AREA Manager Stoughton Area. Leading janitorial company is interviewing for an area manager to oversee accounts in the Stoughton Area. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in the areas of hiring/firing, training, employee motivation, customer service, quality and safety. Previous service industry management experience a plus, but will train the right candidate, start at $30,000 + expenses + benefits. Please submit resume to Mail: Director of Operations, P.O. Box 736, Streator, Il 61364, Emailbmoroni@dsicorporation.com Fax: 800672-2593

150 Places To Go
WAUPACA GUN SHOW March 22-23. Fri: 3-8pm, Sat: 8am-4pm. Waupaca Ale House Cpnference Center, 201 Foxfire Dr - Adm. $5 BUY-SELL-TRADEBROWSE; We pay cash for guns and any related items. Gun Buyer Shows 608-548-4867 (wcan)

672 Pets
STATE LICENSED- #248476-D.S. Shelties, Pekinese, Pek-a-Pom, Pomeranians, Morkies, Yorkies, Shihtzu. Shots, Vet checked, $200.-300 ea. Sherry 608996-2793

423 Work Wanted

WILL DO Experienced Office Cleaning. With references. 608-214-4884

453 Volunteer Wanted

HAVE FUN being a child care volunteer for Literacy Network. We need 2 volunteers during our Saturday ESL class who are able to commit to coming in every Saturday for the rest of the semester. We require our volunteers to be over 18 years old, reliable, responsible, mature, friendly, patient and have experience working with children and diverse populations. The North/Eastside Senior Coalition is looking for reliable volunteers to pick up and deliver pet food from St.Pauls Lutheran church to seniors homes on the third Tuesday or Wednesday of each month. Volunteers need their own transportation. City of Madison Parks Division Dog Park Cleanup is an event that will be held March 30th from 10am-noon. Give a few hours of your day to keep our off-leash parks clean and open to all. Participating dog parks with projects are: Quann Warner, Brittingham, Sycamore, Detramal and McCormick. Volunteers are asked to bring scoopers; bags and gloves will be provided. Call the Volunteer Center at 246-4380 or visit www.volunteeryour time.org for more information or to learn about other opportunities. 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.

163 Training Schools

AIRLINE CAREERS: become an Aviation Maintenance Tech. FFA approved training. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 888-242-3193 (wcan) DENTAL ASSISTANT Be one in just 10 SATURDAYS! WeekendDentalAssistant. com Fan us on FACEBOOK! Next class begins 3/30/ 2013. Call 920-730-1112 Appleton (Reg. WI EAB) (wcan)

441 Sales & Telemarketing

ADVERTISING SALES- Full or Part-time Position Selling Advertising in the Annual Lakes Edition. Newspaper, magazine or radio experience preferred however not necessary. What is necessary is a proven track record in sales. Commission plus travel stipend (draw available) Position March 20 - June 1. Must have valid drivers license and a reliable vehicle. Other projects possible afterwards. Only experienced applicants apply. Send letter and/or resume with experience to: Diane Everson, 21 N Henry, Edgerton WI. or e-mail ereport@ticon.net Questions, 608 884-3367

676 Plants & Flowers

PROFLOWERS ENJOY SEND FLOWERS for any occasion! Prices starting at just $19.99. Plus take 20% off your order over $29! Go to www.Proflowers.com/ ActNow or call 877-592-7090 (wcan)

680 Seasonal Articles

PERSONAL CREATIONS - Deluxe Allin-One Easter Basket! Includes wicker keepsake basket with polka dot liner, personalization, plush bunny and many Easter treats. To Redeem this offer, visit www.PersonalCreations.com/Best or call 888-716-3361 (wcan)

602 Antiques & Collectibles

MILLER HOUSE ANTIQUE RESTORATION Restoration antique & wood furniture. Stripping doors, woodwork, kitchen cupboards. Pickup/ delivery available. Call 608-873-1652

688 Sporting Goods & Recreational

WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" NOW. American Marine & Motorsports Super Center, Shawno. 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan).

801 Office Space For Rent

BEST LOCATION in Stoughton. Retail space for rent. 211 E Main 4,000+ sq ft. Beautifully renovated. Available Now $1900/mo.Call Connie 608- 271-0101 VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052

447 Professional
OTR DRIVERS Needed * Above Average Mileage Pay *2500-3500 Miles per Week * Flexible Home Time * 100% No Touch/Drop&Hook * Full Benefit Pkg CDL/A * 12 Months Exp. Preferred 1-888-545-9351 Ext. 13 Jackson WI www.doublejtransport.com (wcan) THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

606 Articles For Sale

AFFORDABLE MATTRESS Sets. T/D/ Q/K. Starting at $89. Warranty, delivery. Call 608-438-3900. BEDROOM SETS Cherry! 4-pc. Starting at $250. Delivery available. 608-4383900 BRIDAL GOWN SALE $200-$500 off 100's of Gowns By Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Mori Lee and Many More! EDITHS 9 S. Main St Fond du Lac www. ediths.com (wcan) NEW CARPET PAD 22 YARDS, $44. Below wholesale. 608-449-2515 NEW MATTRESS Sets from $89 All Sizes in Stock! 9 Styles. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave Plymouth, WI Open 7 days A Week (wcan)

690 Wanted
DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - Tas Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms and Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)

720 Apartments
OREGON-2 BDRM, 1 bath. Available spring/summer. Great central location, on-site or in-unit laundry, patio, dishwasher and A/C. $700-$715/month. Call Kelly at 608-255-7100 or visit www.stevebrownapts.com/oregon ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $695 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589

805 Commercial & Industrial Lots

VERONA INDUSTRIAL Park 2600 sq ft. shop, warehouse, office space. Available April 1, 2013 845-7630

692 Electronics
DISH NETWORK STARTING at $19.99/ mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) SAVE! Ask about SAME DAY installation! Call 888-719-6981(wcan) HIGHSPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE By Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up). Starting at $49.95/mo. Call Now & Go Fast! 888-709-3348 (wcan) SAVE ON CABLE TV, Internet, Digital Phone. Packages start at $89.99/mo (for 12 mo's) Options from ALL major service providers. Call Aceller today to learn more! 866-458-1545 (wcan)

820 Misc. Investment Property For Sale

2.0 ACRE lot. Dunkirk Area. 2 miles South of Stoughton, Hwy-N wooded-lot private drive. Taking offers 608-6099607

ImmedIate OpenIngs!
CleanPower is looking for part-time cleaner in Oregon. Work from 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.; Mon.-Fri. apply online at www.cleanpower1.com or call (608) 242-1500, ex. 102
EOE/AA employer

740 Houses For Rent

STOUGHTON HOUSE 2-bdrm, 1-bth, all appliances, main level W/D, family room w/gas fireplace, 2-car garage, security fenced backyard, A/C, $950. pets extra. Available May 1st 608-798-3087 - 608843-2671

870 Residential Lots

ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC. Call for new price list and availability. Choose your own builder! 608-215-5895

618 Building Supplies: Tools & Fixtures

I&H BEAMS $3/ft & up Pipe-Plate-Channel-Angle-Tube-ReBar-Grating-Expanded-Ornamental-Stainless Steel & Aluminum. NEW-USED-SURPLUS. 12 acres usable items Pal Steel Co 262-495-4453 Palmyra WI (wcan)

750 Storage Spaces For Rent

ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900 THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

648 Food & Drink

100% GUARANTEED Omaha Steaks - Save 69% on the Grilling Collection. Now Only $49.95. Plus 2 Free Gifts & to-the-door-delivery in a reusable cooler. Order today. 1-888-676-2750 Use Code: 45102DJW www.OmahaSteaks.com/ gcoffer83 (wcan)

696 Wanted To Buy

WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday through Friday 8 am - 5:30 pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59, Edgerton, 608-884-3114. THE Courier Hub CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

EXPERIENCED SERVICE WANTED. Apply at Sunrise Family Restaurant 1052 W. Main, Stoughton FAIRWAY AUTO AUCTION is now hiring for shop help. Must have good driving record. Apply in person. Across from Coachmans Golf Resort

600 SOUTH FOURTH STREET P.O. Box 383 Stoughton, WI 53589-0383

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Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center currently has a part-time opening for a receptionist. This is a 25-hour per week position, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am 12:30 pm. The successful candidate must have 2 3 years experience in bookkeeping, as well as proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. We offer a full benefit package, which includes medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation time and more. If interested please submit a resume or application to:

RECEPTIONIST

** DRIVERS ** FULL-TIME DRIVERS FOR REGIONAL WORK

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreens Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreens stores within a regional area (WI, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD). Workweek is Tuesday-Saturday. All drivers must be willing & able to unload freight. Earn $21.25/hour (OT after 8 hours) or $0.4650/mile Full Benefit Pkg. includes Life, Dental, Disability, & Health Insurance with Prescription Card 401k Pension Program with Company Contribution Paid Holidays and Vacation Home every day except for occasional layover Drivers must be over 24 years old, have a min. 2 yrs. tractor-trailer exp. & meet all DOT requirements. Send resum to: b.kriel@callcpc.com or call CPC Logistics at 1-800-914-3755.

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CITY OF STOUGHTON - UTILITIES CUSTOMER SERVICE TECHNICIAN

The City of Stoughton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a qualied candidate to perform customer service tasks for Stoughton Utilities including but not limited to: maintenance of customer records, assisting phone and walk-in customers with their account, and handling a variety of customer payments. In addition, this position will also perform general administrative tasks.

CANDIDATES MUST POSSESS:

High school diploma, vocational training in customer service or related with 1-year utility experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Procient verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and other software in a business environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. This is a part-time (20 hours per week), non-represented, non-exempt position. The offered salary for this position is $13.50 per hour. Utility experience preferred. Employment applications are available from 381 E. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589 or at http://employment.stoughtonutilities.com. Resumes are welcome, but must be accompanied by a completed application form. Submit resumes and applications to Stoughton City Hall by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2013. UN277391

Equal Opportunity Employer Smokefree/Tobacco free campus

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Deb Pundt, Director of Financial Services Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 400 N. Morris St. Stoughton, WI 53589 (608) 873-5651, Ext. 234 Fax: (608)873-0696 dpundt@skaalen.com

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Support your favorite teams all season with this guide to Stoughton High Schools spring sports
BASEBALL
DATE 4/2 4/4 4/6 4/8 4/9 4/11 4/13 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/30 5/2 5/4 5/7 5/10 5/11 5/14 5/20 5/21 5/23 OPPONENT Monona Grove Milton Madison Memorial DeForest Sauk Prairie Madison Edgewood Reedsburg DH Janesville Craig Oregon Fort Atkinson Madison East Monroe Monona Grove Madison La Follette Milton Sauk Prairie Mount Horeb Oregon Fort Atkinson Madison West DH Madison Edgewood Waunakee Monroe Portage LOCATION Away Home Home Home Home Home Away Home Away Away Home Away Home Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Away Away Home Away DATE 4/1 4/2 4/4 4/9 4/11 4/15 4/16 4/18 4/22 4/23 4/25 4/26 4/30 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/6 5/7 5/10 5/11

SOFTBALL
OPPONENT Monroe Monona Grove Milton Sauk Prairie Madison Edgewood DeForest Oregon Fort Atkinson McFarland Monroe Monona Grove Lancaster Milton Sauk Prairie Madison Edgwood Poynette Jamboree Marshall Oregon Fort Atkinson Beaver Dam LOCATION Away Home Away Away Away Home Home Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Home Away Away Away Away Away

TRACK and FIELD - GIRLS

DATE 3/15 3/16 3/30 4/9 4/11 4/16 4/19 4/23 4/26 4/30 5/3 5/7 5/10 5/14 OPPONENT Whitewater invite Lancaster invite Racine Case invite Portage invite DeForest Fort Atkinson, Monroe Monroe Milton Fort Atkinson Monona Grove Stoughton invite Fort Atkinson, Oregon Oregon invite Conference LOCATION Away Away Away Away Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Away

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Radio Shack of Stoughton

2580 Jackson Street, Stoughton 877-9548

RHD Plumbing

Springers

TRACK and FIELD - BOYS

DATE 3/15 3/30 4/9 4/11 4/16 4/19 4/23 4/26 4/30 5/3 5/7 5/10 5/14 OPPONENT Whietwater invite Madison West invite Portage invite DeForest Fort Atkinson, Monroe Monroe Milton Fort Atkinson Monona Grove Stoughton invite Fort Atkinson, Oregon Oregon invite Conference LOCATION Away Away Away Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Home Away Away DATE 4/2 4/4 4/5 4/8 4/11 4/13 4/18 4/23 4/25 5/2 5/3 5/9 5/14 5/17 5/21 5/23 5/28

GIRLS SOCCER
OPPONENT DeForest Sun Prairie McFarland Cambridge Milton Beloit Memorial Monona Grove Madison Edgewood Lake Mills Monroe Lodi Oregon Fort Atkinson Baraboo Evansville Mount Horeb Belleville LOCATION Home Away Away Away Away Home Home Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Home Home Home DATE 4/9 4/16 4/18 4/19 4/20 4/23 4/25 4/26 5/2 5/5 5/7 5/10 5/11 5/17 5/18

BOYS TENNIS
OPPONENT Baraboo Monona Grove Monroe Madison East Invite Madison East Invite Milton Portage Stoughton Quad Fort Atkinson Stoughton Invite Oregon Madison Edgewood Monroe Conference Conference LOCATION Home Home Away Away Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Home Away Away Away

Sponsored by:

Sponsored by:
100 E. Main Street Stoughton 873-3244

Sponsored by:
1060 W. Main Street, Stoughton 873-7737

Cress Funeral Home

Stoughton, Wisconsin cressfuneralservice.com

McGlynn Pharmacy

Stoughton Pizza Pit

BOYS GOLF
DATE 4/8 4/12 & 13 4/15 4/16 4/23 4/27 4/29 4/30 5/3 5/4 5/7 5/14 5/15 OPPONENT Stoughton invite Wisconsin Dells invite Edgewood invite Monona Grove Fort Atkinson River Valley invite Badger invite Oregon Portage invite Kohler invite Monroe Badger Cup Conference LOCATION Home Away Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Away Home Away Away

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McFarland State Bank

207 S. Forrest Street, Stoughton 873-6681