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While a developers agreement and the tax-increment financing promises within it have taken much of the spotlight for the proposed Kettle Park West development, several steps remain before any development can happen on
the citys west side. Next is the review and possible approval next week of a preliminary and final plat map for the development area near Hwys. 51 and 138. The citys Planning Commission will take public comments on the maps at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the citys Public Safety
Building, 321 S. 4th St., and could then forward the plans to the Common Council. The review of the preliminary and final plats is a combination of what are sometimes two steps. The preliminary plat shows where infrastructure will go and what
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Saturday afternoon has typically been a down time for Syttende Mai festival goers, but this year it is shaping up to be one of the weekends highlights. Visitors will have a chance to see feats of strength with a Norwegian flair along with plenty of activities for kids and games for everyone. Festival coordinator Laura Trotter, now in her second year at the helm, said the changes would help fill out the weekend for people wanting to celebrate the Norwegian heritage festival in Stoughton. Weve been hearing from a lot of people that Saturday afternoon is really dead, Trotter said. Weve been trying to add things then, and add more things for kids. One of the biggest draws will likely be the new strongman competition hosted Saturday afternoon
Gov. Scott Walker sweeps the floor at McGlynn Pharmacy Friday while visit with employee Dan Blomgren. Walker was visiting the store to highlight companies that hire workers with disabilities.
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Cute kids in Norwegian costumes and the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers? Yes, please. The Norse Afternoon of Fun, part of Destination Stoughton, rocked the Stoughton High School gym to make for an eventful Sunday evening. The program had Norwegian treats and other baked goods, information on the Dancers, the Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge and more, as well as performances by the dancers. The dances incorporated acting, acrobatics including flips and handstands, and a new dance exclusively done by the men. That dance was done with swords (which were blunt enough not to be dangerous) and hadnt been performed by the dancers in more than a decade. Above, Ben Brandt, Connor Sawyers, Issac Landers, Jace Carlson and Joshua Heimsoth bring back the Sword Dance.
A darling baby is dressed in Norwegian garb and awaits the start of the Norse Afternoon.
Gov. Scott Walker visited Stoughton last week to promote one of his latest initiatives. Janitor Dan Blomgren shared some of his daily tasks at McGlynn Pharmacy in downtown Stoughton with the governor Friday as part of Walkers yearlong initiative aimed at improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Blomgren and Walker broke down cardboard boxes, took out the trash and swept and mopped the floors of the pharmacy. Individuals like Dan are some of the hardest-working people employers can find, Walker said in a news release after the event. Finding opportunities for people with
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What: The Gathering Table, free community meals Where: Stoughton Senior Center, 248 W. Main St. When: First and third Monday of each month Info: Larry Eifert at 2061178 to garner donations and buy food as locally as possible, and several Stoughton businesses have already chipped in. Eifert said the concept is modeled after McFarlands Shared Table, which is run through McFarland Lutheran Church and has free meals weekly. We knew that there was a need once we saw McFarland, he said. I felt like, Hey, theres a need to do the same thing in Stoughton. The event is held at the Stoughton Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., and the facility can serve up to 60-80 people, so Eifert hopes participation grows. Although it has sev eral volunteers who go to Churches in Stoughton, Eifert emphasizes this is a nonsecular organization looking to help Stoughtonites in whatever ways they can. They intend to incorporate
Another boring dinner spent alone in front of the TV on a Monday night. Thats something a new organization in Stoughton that cooks community meals wants to change. The Gathering Table is what its name suggests. A place for food and conversation. But volunteers are hoping to help residents with whatever they can, too, whether thats a need for a ride or just a friendly ear to talk to. Organizer Larry Eifert said this group is a great way to avoid the red tape that can be involved with someone going through social services. If someone needs help, we want to help them, he said. The event, which started in January, has slowly gained visitors despite the cold weather, with about 25 people at its last meal. Eifert is heading the group of volunteers, who serve meals twice a month, the first and third Monday. A typical meal is an entree, like chicken noodle soup or corned beef and cabbage (coming up in March), a salad, dessert, coffee, milk and lemonade. They aim
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Gathering Table volunteers prepare food at the groups first event last month at the Stoughton Senior Center. Volunteers are Stef Hammis, Mike Thies, Jason Skar and Pamela Porter.
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already volunteer at the Feb. 3 event. However, individuals are encouraged to help out, too. The group operates under the Stoughton Area Community Foundation. Its funds to purchase food and supplies were earned through work at the 2013 Syttende Mai festival, as well as through a private
donor. The group is also hoping to launch a website as it grows but for now uses Facebook as an online way to connect with residents. Most of all, Eifert and the rest of the volunteers hope to create a welcoming, open atmosphere to grow community a forum where strangers can become
neighbors. If youre hungry, come on down, he said. Stoughton cares about you. The Gathering Table welcomes all volunteers and donations. To get involved, contact Eifert at 206-1178 or larryeifert@sbcglobal. net.
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What: Dane County Land and Water Resources staff public meeting on Lower Yahara Trail work When: 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 Where: Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison Info: 224-3604 recommendations, and to gather public input at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farm Road, Madison.
Slow Internet connections are kind of the radio static of the 21st century. Just like finding your favorite station used to be an iffy proposition on some radios, for many people, using a computer at a public library to download information or music can be just as frustrating because of sluggish speeds. Thanks to a $4.2 million-dollar federal Technology for Educational Achievement grant, though, things will be running faster and more smoothly on computers at the Stoughton Public Library, one of around 350 in the state that will receive a fiber broadband upgrade this spring. More than 60 percent of public libraries in Wisconsin report inadequate Internet speeds, said State Superintendent Tony Evers in a Feb. 4 news release announcing the funding program, which he called a welcome improvement. Many of our libraries are the only public Internet
access in their small, rural communities, he said. Our libraries provide online education resources for students of all ages services for job-seekers and information on government services. The project enhances the states BadgerNet broadband network and reduces the cost for libraries to carry faster Internet connections. Fiber installation will begin this April, and is scheduled for completion in November. According to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), around 75 percent of school districts in the state connect to BadgerNet. Stoughton Public Library Director Richard MacDonald the primary impact of the changes will be that the librarys network will not slow down when many people are using it to download things like videos or music. With our previous setup, everything was pretty fast as long as no one was downloading big files, he said. Now we wont have to be concerned about that.
The final plat map for the Kettle Park West commercial center shows a 13.8-acre large retailer lot that could potentially be occupied by a 153,000-square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter.
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Reports collected from the Jan. 16 logbook at the Stoughton 9:04 a.m. A River Bluff Police Department. Middle School student was found to have nunchucks in Jan. 15 his locker at school. The stu5:12 p.m. A 24-year-old dent reported that he did not man was arrested for resist- bring the item, but had found ing and obstructing an officer them and not turned them in. after a disturbance on the He was counseled on what to 1200 block of Jackson Street. do when a weapon is found in 8:40 p.m. A Pickn Save a school. employee was struck by a car while gathering carts from Jan. 17 the parking lot. The employ2:56 p.m. A 26-year-old ee reported the license plate man was arrested for outnumber but no charges had standing warrants after a disbeen filed. turbance on the 1800 block of Jackson Street. Jan. 18 5:40 a.m. A woman reported her neighbors on Garden Avenue put their dog out every day at this time and let the dog bark. At the time of the call, the dog had been barking for about 15 minutes. Officers responded but did not find any dog outside. 10:47 p.m. A 29-year-old woman was cited for OWI after a one-vehicle crash on South Page Street near Milwaukee Street.
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Because of an editing error, a story in last weeks Hub had an incorrect statement regarding Ald. Tricia Suess vote on postponing the developer agreement. Suess at one point indicated she could support postponing the vote on the agreement for two weeks, but she ended up voting against it. The version that has been printed online was corrected on Monday.
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Elizabeth Shields and Tab Alan Hollibush Jr. of Stoughton announce the birth of their son Tab Alan Shields Hollibush III, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Tab came into the world Feb. 15, 2013, at St. Marys Hospital. He has one sibling, Isaiah. Grandparents are Michael and Brenda Shields and Patty Disch of Stoughton and Tab Hollibush, who is deceased. Great-grandparents are Betty Vinje, Gary Disch and Rita Flueter of Stoughton, Duane Sperstand of Oregon and Theodore R. Vinje, who is deceased.
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to staying open late on the third Thursday of each month, Feb. 23 at the church. Meals are provided each month by creating both a convenient and festive shopping and din- Stoughton area churches. Stoughton Public Library presents Music on the ing experience. Carry-outs are not available. If you need a ride or for Mezz, featuring Christina (guitar) and Ben (banjo) Dollmore information, call 873-1705 by noon on Feb. 23. hausen Thursday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. in a free performance at the Stoughton Public Library. What is acupuncture? A guitar, a banjo, voices, a minute or two of inspiration, At noon on Thursday, Feb. 20, Anne Adametz, School referendum information heart, harmony and above all songs. The Stoughton Area Senior Center will host a school Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, will lead an interactive discussion on acupuncture and referendum session starting at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. its amazing results. She will provide an overview of acu- Stoughton Area School Superintendent, Dr. Tim OnsagThe British Invasion puncture and how it works. er will present information related to the upcoming local The Madison chapter of Citizens United for Research in Anne will bring the hair-thin needles, the glass cups, school referendum. Everyone is welcome. Epilepsy and Joeys Song Fundraiser present The Brit- and other ancient tools for participants to see and touch. ish Invasion, from 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 15 To register for this free class, please contact Anne at 577at Wisconsin Brewing Company, 1079 American Way, YOGA (9642), anneadametz@gmail.com or visit adamet- Adult book discussion Verona. The event features live entertainment and a silent zorganichealthcare.com. The Stoughton Public Library is hosting an adult book auction. discussion at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25. This months book is Beautiful Ruins, by Jess Walter, a novel that spans Family board game open house 50 years about an Italian housekeeper and his long-lost Zounds hearing The Stoughton Public Library is hosting this fun event American starlet, the producer who once brought them The Stoughton Senior Center will host an informational from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. People are invit- together and his assistant. presentation on hearing at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19. ed to bring their families to the library and learn how to Following the presentation, free hearing screenings will play some new board games. People who bring a food be available for up to five people. Call today to register pantry donation can enter a random prize drawing. Tax assistance and make an appointment to have your hearing screened. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by a The Stoughton Volunteer Income Tax Assistance For more information, call 873-8585. family member. No food is permitted. (VITA) Sitewill officially be open on Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. at the TRI COR/Schroeder building, 724 East Main St. Third Thursday Our Daily Bread The site will be open every Thursday through April Visit historic downtown Stoughton 5-9 p.m. on ThursFirst Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stough- 3. To participate, people will need to go in and make an day, Feb. 20. Dozens of specialty merchants and artists in ton, is hosting a community meal from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, appointment, as there is no phone access. the heart of historic downtown Stoughton have committed
For information: Alfred Skerpan, 877-0911 or Gail and Greg Gagnon, 873-9225 www.us.bahai.org Stoughton study classes. All are welcome. 2095 Hwy. W, Utica 873-7077 423-3033 Sunday: 10 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. - Worship 700 Cty Tk B, Stoughton 873-9353 e-mail: office@clcstoughton.org Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:10 a.m. Family Express followed by Sunday School
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1844 Williams Drive, Stoughton, 873-9106 Saturday, 6 p.m. worship Sunday, 10 a.m. worship
11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Homemade sauerkraut and pork hock dinner, St. James Catholic Church, 1128 St. James Court, Madison, 271-1571 6 p.m., Movie Night, Paper Clips, Sons of Norway Mandt Lodge
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825 S. Van Buren,Stoughton 877-0439 Missionaries 877-0696 Sunday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sunday school and Primary
5:30-6:30 p.m., The Gathering Table free community dinner, Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., 206-1178 7 p.m., Stoughton Area School District Board of Education meeting, administration building, 320 N. Street, 877-5000
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10 a.m. Coffee With the Coaches, senior center 7:30 p.m., Stories from the middle of nowhere, author Michael Perry, Stoughton Opera House, 8774400
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10 a.m., small animal advocates rabies clinic, Stoughton city garage, 515 S. Fourth St., 873-9851
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5:30-6:30 p.m., The Gathering Table free community dinner, Senior Center, 248 W. Main St., 206-1178 7 p.m., Stoughton Area School District Board of Education meeting, administration building, 320 N. Street, 877-5000
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Many kids love to sing. But not all kids can sing as well as some of Lissa Bensons fifth-graders at Kegonsa Elementary School. Last month, 12 of her students performed in the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA) AllState Choir in Milwaukee. The annual event featured performances by the Childrens, Middle Level, High School Mens, High School Womens and Collegiate All-State Choirs. Benson, Kegonsas music teacher, said most schools are allowed to nominate their top six students, but this year, she was allowed to nominate 12 students because of the students excellent track record with the program. Only the top students from each school in the state can attend. Once a student is selected, he or she has about a month
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to learn the music. Students are expected to come to the event with all music completely memorized so that the director can focus on details and musicality. Benson said students spent the day rehearsing with an experienced choral educator and director who selected the music. At the rehearsal, they are paired with other students, and by the end of the day, they put on a public concert that is professionally photographed and recorded. She credited parents and teachers at Kegonsa for the students accomplishments. Families and staff help
with everything from adjusting schedules, sharing rides and lending students concert clothing, to contacting other families when they need support, and even funding students who would not otherwise be able to attend, she said. Its wonderful to feel the outpouring of support for these students and their musical goals. The WCDA is a non-profit professional organization comprising choral musicians from schools, colleges, universities, churches, community and professional groups, and the music industry, according to its website.
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Stoughton High School junior Macy Fuller teaches younger audience members how to dance Tretur with her.
Above, a family checks out the program before the event. Below, Brooklyn Bristol, 1, of Stoughton, decides to dance along during the performance. Kristen Nett and Joshua Heimsoth are gathering the sheep during the Norwegian Weaving Dance.
Abby Joannes gives partner Jace Carlson a hard time during Snus Dance.
ABOVE: Isaac Eugster and Jace Carlson show off with their back handsprings to woo their partners back in Finnish Katrille. RIGHT: A woman purchases some goodies at intermission. The baked goods sale was part of the fundraiser.
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Senior Joe Nelson (145 pounds) gets congratulations from co-head coach Bob Empey on the podium after winning a conference title Saturday, Feb. 8, at Baraboo High School. Nelson defeated Austin Fjoser (Sauk Prairie) 6-4 in the finals. Fjoser won the 132-pound championship last year.
The MSO Icebergs received a fourth seed when last weeks WIAA sectional seeding bracket was released. As a result, the Icebergs will host the fifth-seeded Badger Thunder at 7 p.m. Thursday inside Stoughtons Mandt Community Center. The winner advances on to face fifth-ranked Onalaska, which as expected, received the top seed. Onalaska will face eighth-seeded Beaver Dam or ninth-seeded Viroqua in the regional finals, but isnt expected to be challenged by either. The girls know that we played Onalaska really well when they came down to McFarland, head coach Mike Jochmann said. They also know that we have the only goalie that can shut them down. First, we have to show up ready to play against the Thunder, but everyone has to get past Onalaska to reach state anyway. To be honest, I feel like at any level of hockey, a good goalie can steal your way to the championship. I think Kenzies got what it takes and shell be ready. Sun Prairie, despite having a worse record and sharing the conference title, were awarded the No. 2 seed ahead of the Middleton co-op. Middleton and Sun Prairie wouldnt face each other until the sectional semifinals.
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Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School in Kingston, Pa., after making state in 2011, and he planned on ANThONY IOZZO remaining there for the rest of high Assistant sports editor Joe Nelson, who won Saturdays school. That all changed after Nelson 145-pound Badger Conference title Wrestling for Stoughton High at Baraboo High School. suffered two concussions last seaSchool this season was not in Nelson left Stoughton to go to son. He returned to Stoughton for the immediate plans for junior
medical reasons, rejoined the team and quickly was back to being one of the leaders on the team, earning a No. 1 ranking on wiwrestling.com. It was a good experience, Nelson said. I took a lot from it, and I matured as an individual and grew up. It was like college but was like high school. Nelson was one of three Stoughton champions Saturday joining
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Team W-L Monona Grove 7-1 Oregon 7-2 Madison Edgewood 5-3 Stoughton 4-3 Monroe 2-6 Milton 2-6 Fort Atkinson 1-7 finished with 16 points. Senior Payton Gross added nine points, while senior Maren Gross chipped in eight. Stoughton traveled to Monroe Wednesday after the Courier Hubs Tuesday deadline. Look for results next week. The Vikings host Fort Atkinson at 7:30 p.m. Friday and travel to Oregon at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Junior Nick McGlynn (right) and senior PJ Rosowski (32) celebrate with senior Will Clark after a basket and a foul in the second quarter Tuesday in a Badger South Conference game against Monona Grove. The Vikings won the game 49-41 to tie the Silver Eagles for first in the conference.
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It may have only been the second quarter, but a big shot was needed for the Stoughton boys basketball team Tuesday against Monona Grove. The offense was coming off a tough game against Fort Atkinson, and the first quarter was equally as tough, leaving the Vikings down by six. But then freshman Troy Slaby came to the rescue, knocking down back-to-back 3-pointers to tie the game and key a 17-5 run to end the half as Stoughton went on to win 49-41. The win put the Vikings (14-4 overall, 8-2 conference) and Silver Eagles (13-5, 8-2) into a tie for first place in the Badger South. We knew it was going to be an upand-down game. There are going to be a lot of runs, especially in this conference, said Slaby, who finished with 10 points. You have to stay confident. P.J. (Rosowski) looked up the floor and got a nice pass to me. I knocked it down. We ran a set. I knocked it down, and it sparked us a lot. That run didnt clinch the win right away, especially after Monona Grove cut the lead to 22-21 a little over three minutes into the third. In the previous game against Fort Atkinson, the third quarter proved detrimental in the loss as Stoughton was held in check offensively. That wasnt going to happen Tuesday, though. Senior Will Clark knocked down a 3-pointer, senior River Hoaglin added two free throws and junior Nick McGlynn added a 3-pointer in an 8-2 stretch that put Stoughton up 30-23. We talked about getting better after the Fort game on Friday night, when things didnt exactly go our way and we had dry spells, head coach Matt Hockett said. Our guys were able to do that tonight. We were better in this game than we were last game. That is all you can ask for when you are coaching 15, 16 or 17-year old kids. McGlynn did more than just contribute offensively. He also dominated defensively, nearly reaching a triple-double with 13 points, 12 rebounds and nine blocks. McGlynn had two of those blocks in the final minute as Monona Grove cut
Senior Will Clark is fouled on a drive to the basket in the third quarter Tuesday. He finished with 12 points.
Stoughtons lead to six. But his presence on the inside and the help defense from the rest of the team proved too much for the Silver Eagles forcing outside shots. Monona Grove was 5-for-16 from beyond the arc. A big emphasis was that we had to help out early and help across the board, McGlynn said. We had to be able to rebound better ... I feel that we did a lot better on team defense, and I feel that we put ourselves in position to make plays like that. The Vikings on the other hand were
6-for-14 from downtown, but they also created offense on the inside. Senior Will Clark followed a McGlynn basket in the second quarter with a steal, a drive to score and got fouled. A few second later, Clark, who finished with 12 points, pulled up for a jumper to make it 21-13. That offense was a recovery from a slow start as Monona Grove went on a 7-0 run to finish the first quarter. Stoughton travels to Milton at 7:30 p.m. Saturday before hosting
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Stoughton boys hockey received a sixth seed when the WIAA postseason bracket was released last weekend.
Stoughton 6, Monroe 1
Senior forward Brandon Erickson scored twice and captain Aussie Miller netted a goal and two assists Friday as the Vikings cruised to a 6-1 Badger South Conference win over the Avalanche inside Monroes SLICE Arena. Seniors Andrew Ether and Shaun Parisi and Junior Arin BonDurant also each chipped in a goal for Stoughton (10-11-0 overall, 5-4-0 Badger South). Senior goaltender Taylor Lyons meanwhile stopped 17 or 18 shots on goal for the win. Monroes Ethan Studer on the other hand faced 55 shots, turning aside 49 for the Avalanche (5-8-0, 0-8-0).
Stoughton 7, Monroe 1
The Vikings faced winless Badger South foe Monroe for the second
time in three days Monday inside the Mandt Community Center. Erickson once again scored twice as Stoughton prevailed 7-1 against the Avalanche. Senior Aaron Shanklin scored once and assisted on two more goals, while Brett Byrne, BonDurant and Ether added a goal and an assist. Miller setup four goals in the blowout. Stoughton junior goaltender Matt Murphy stopped 14 shots on goal in the win, while Studer turned away 47 for the Avalanche. The Vikings host Madison Edgewood (13-9-0, 7-2-0), which has earned at least a share of the Badger South Conference title, at 7 p.m. Friday. Stoughton concludes the regular season at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, inside the Mandt Center against the University School of Milwaukee Wildcats (15-4-2). The keys to success against any team the rest of the way out is playing Stoughton hockey, head coach Kris Rosholt said. I always tell my players to not get caught up in the opponent, crowd and the officials.
All I want them to worry about is playing our way of hockey: fast, physical, smart position hockey. Rosholt added, Preparing for the opponents is left up to us coaches. I just want the players focusing on giving an all out effort all the time and just being able to relax and play the game. Another key will be staying out of the penalty box. While we are in the top five in the state in short handed goals, we can compete with anyone if we stay 5-on-5 for the majority of the game and play Stoughton hockey, Rosholt said. The ninth-ranked Waukesha Wings (16-4-1) co-op earned the top seed, while the Kettle Moraine co-op (118-3) received the second seed. Third-seeded Marquette University (7-11-3) hosts the Vikings at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. I think we can play Marquette tough, Rosholt said. They are a very good team but I believe in my boys and I know they are very capable of making a statement as long as they play like they can and just have fun.
Stoughton senior football player Jesse Adams will represent the United States as part of the American Football Worldwide ELITE team in a game against the national U19 team of France scheduled to take place in Paris on March 29. The game pits US high school select seniors against the French team. Last year was the first year a scholastics team from the United States competed on French soil. USA-AFW ELITE defeated France 19-0 in that game. It was also the first a scholastic US team had traveled overseas to play another countrys national team that had previously qualified for the World Championships of American Football. France finished sixth at the U19 World Championships of American Football in Austin, Texas, in July of 2012.
AFW ELITE team members will meet either in Chicago on Saturday, March 22, or in Paris on the morning of Sunday, March 23. In between daily practices, the players will tour many of the historical icons of France, including Paris, Versailles and the Normdandy coast. Two days prior to kickoff the players will tour the D-day beaches, US Cemetery and Peace Memorial on the bluffs overlooking the English Channel. To assist Adams with the cost of the tour, donations can be made on his behalf through the American Football Worldwide Education Foundation. Donors can go to the website atamerican footballworldwide.com and utilize the DONATE link, typing in and identifying Adams, Stoughton as the gift recipient.
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Truehl named Rookie of Week, again
For the third time in six weeks freshman Chris Truehl been named Rookie of the Week for the Atlantic Hockey Conference. The Stoughton native helped lead Air Force to a sweep of first-place Mercyhurst last weekend and held the top-scoring team in the conference, and the seventh ranked offense in the nation, to just three goals in two goals. Last Friday Truehl made 34 saves in the 5-3 win, the second most saves of his career. On Saturday, recorded his third shutout in the last 13 games as he stopped all 24 shots he faced. For the season, ranks second in the AHA among all goalie with a 1.96 GAA and is fourth with a .923 saves percentage.
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Team W-L Monona Grove 8-2 Stoughton 8-2 Madison Edgewood 7-4 Fort Atkinson 4-6 Monroe 3-7 Oregon 3-7 Milton 3-8 quarter after leading by one at halftime. McGlynn led the way with 18 points, while Slaby added 14. Senior guard Alex Bakken scored 15 to lead Fort Atkinson.
Stoughton junior Gabe Ross swims the breaststroke portion of the 200-yard medley relay at the beginning of the conference meet. The Vikings relay of Ben Schleppenbach, Connor Sawyers, Sam Hynek and Ross finished sixth overall in 1 minute, 50.46 seconds.
posting 15 best times. Stoughton also had four top three finishes from Aaron Meyer in the 50 and 100 free and then the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays. Janesville Invite Im happy with all the lifetime bests The JV boys finished third at the and the huge drops by some of the Janesville Craig Invite on Feb. 3,
guys, Kruszewski said. It gives the boys positive momentum heading into conference this weekend. I know a lot of the boys enjoyed this meet and getting medals. Its those little victories that we take for the bigger end result.
McFarland senior Katie Glover scores the MSO Icebergs lone goal with just over two-and-a-half minutes remaining in the second period to pull Stoughton two within a goal. The Icebergs went on to lose the game 5-1, however.
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Above, sophomore Collin Kraus (132 pounds) gets a takedown and keeps control in his semifinals match Saturday at the conference meet. Kraus finished first after a 6-2 win over Nate Erbs (Reedsburg) in the finals; (right) Junior Zach Hasselberger keeps control in his finals match against Wyatt Davidson (DeForest). Hasselberger won the match 15-8 to win the 126-pound title.
just needed to wrestle really great, and we were just a little short. Freshman Brandon Klein (106) took second overall with sudden victories over Nate Lorenz (Waunakee), 9-7, and Trevor Hanson (Baraboo), 6-4, to make the finals. He went down to Dalton Shea (Milton) in the finals in a 3-0 decision. Freshman Garrett Model (120) was the lone thirdplace winner for the Vikings. He won 10-2 in a major decision over Logan Lewerenz (Reedsburg) in the thirdplace match. He also won an 11-0 major decision over a 14-1 major decision over Jawon Turner (Oregon) and Andrew Jung (Ft. Atkinson). Senior Brian Wagner (195), junior Austin Benton (182) and freshman Tristan Jenny (113) all took fourth LOG HOME KITS place. AMERICAN LOG HOMES IS ASSISTING LIQUIDATION OF Wagner fell to Abe BonnLAND DEVELOPERS ESTATE eville (Sauk Prairie) 8-3 in 3 Log Homes selling for BALANCE OWED. FREE DELIVERY the third-place match. He BALANCE OWED $17,000 BALANCE OWED $22,900 defeated Bonneville earlier BALANCE OWED $15,700 7-3 in the quarterfinals. Wag ner also won a 12-4 major decision over David Gunder son (Portage). Benton fell to TraitView at www.thegreatamericanlogco.com Ready Only Reply. Call 704-602-3035 ask for Accounting Dept. en Gorr (Monroe) in the
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third-place match. He picked up wins against Jacob Klave (Baraboo), 10-8, and Gage Neumaier (Sauk Prairie), 4-3. Jenny fell to Preston Ernst (Waunakee) in his thirdplace match 5-2. He picked up pins over Owen Worden (Ft. Atkinson) in 1:13 and Cohl Routson (Portage) in 17 seconds. Senior Joe Pulley (170) and juniors Gunnar Helland (152) and Patrick Reilly (160) all won their fifth-place matches. Pulley defeated Mason Ripp (Waunakee)
5-3, while Helland edged Tyler Brandt (Reedsburg) 4-2. Reilly needed a tiebreaker after overtime to win 3-2 over Hermes Duran (Baraboo). It has to be 14 guys working together, Spilde said. It is an individual sport, but it is amazing how much it has to be a team effort. A lot of guys did their job, but we came up a few points short, which means we needed someone to pick up those points. Freshman Josiah Nelson (heavyweight) added a
seventh-place finish, while sophomore Erik Haried (220) and freshman Kaleb Louis (138) both took eighth. The Vikings next hit the mat at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Sun Prairie High School for regionals. The team sectional will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stoughton High School and feature the winner of the Sun Prairie regional and the winner of the Janesville Craig regional. We expect next week to be a big week for us, Spilde said.
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Pearl H. Elvekrog
They also traveled around the United States with their Euchre Club. Pearl belonged to the Pythian Sisters for over 35 years and was chosen to be Grand Chief of the state of Wisconsin. Pearl was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church where she was baptized, confirmed and married. Pearl was a life member of the Sons of Norway. Pearl and Oscar were chosen by the Stoughton Chamber of Commerce to be King and Queen for the Syttende Mai in 1992. Pearl spent many years of her life employed as a cook for several restaurants and also cooked for students on the UW-Madison campus. Pearl spent over 20 years volunteering at the Stoughton Hospital gift shop. Pearl was known by many for her wonderful lefse making. Pearl is survived by her children, Harlan (Sue), Stoughton, Paul (Jeannine), Cottage Grove, Jane Conner, Stoughton, Kristie (Dennis) Swalheim, De Forest; ten grandchildren; fourteen greatgrandchildren; and one 1968, and he passed away in 1988. Helen was a member of Covenant Lutheran Church in Stoughton. She worked as a nursing aide at a local nursing home. She was a wonderful cook, especially Norwegian pastries and lefse. Helen enjoyed spending time with her family, always looking forward to holidays and reunions. Helen is survived by her daughter, Linda (Terry) Christianson; nine grandchildren, Peggy (Mike) Carmody, Dennis Ryan, Karen (Don) Peterson, Greg (Julie) Ryan, Jeff (Jane) Ryan, Tim (Ann) Ryan, Eric (Laurie) Christianson, Tracy Pierce and Kelly (Nate) Zastrow; 19 greatgrandchildren; seven greatgreat grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Torke; son-in-law, Joe Ryan; a brother, Philip Bjornstad; step-son, Stanley (Patricia) Frank; other step family members, nieces, nephews United States Navy Nurse Corps during World War II. It was during wartime that she met her husband of 46 years, Ralph Herendeen, Jr., M.D., who preceded her in death in 1992. Together, she and Doc built a wonderful life in a community they loved. Their rich stories reflected caring for others, public service, and lives well lived. Millie was preceded in death by sisters, Nora Hoppe and Marian Derwae, and brother, Andrew Ellickson. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, and American Legion, John Tague Post #188 of New Lexington, Ohio. She is survived by many family and friends who will miss her dear companionship, including a son Stephen (Mary) of Somerset, a daughter Judy (Molly Muth) of Columbus, a son Robert of Washington, D.C., a nephew John V. (Debbie) Hoppe of Kenosha, and a great niece Shelley (Matt) Hoppe-Meyer. great-great-grandchild. Pearl is further survived by her sister, Ruby Dalsoren; sisters-in-law, Anna Schulz and Clarice Elvekrog; brother-in-law, Donald Visaas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and siblings, Arthur, Roy, Norman, Percy, Cora, Lydia, Hazel, Mabel and an infant sister, Ruth. The family requests that memorials be made to First Lutheran Church and the Stoughton Hospital. Services were held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at First Lutheran Church, 310 E. Washington St., Stoughton, with the Rev. Bill Lehman and Pastor Jerry Pribbenow officiating. Private family burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery South. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice. com. Cress Funeral Home 206 W. Prospect Street Stoughton, WI 53589 873-9244 and many special friends. Helen was preceded in death by her two husbands; daughters, Diane Torke and Clarice Ryan; son, John Torke; a granddaughter, Kathleen Jo Ryan; sister, Marion Holtan; and stepdaughter, Marietta Havey. Funeral services were held at Covenant Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Van Buren, Stoughton, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014, with the Rev. Mark Petersen presiding. Burial will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery, Oregon. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or Covenant Lutheran Church. A special thank you to the caregivers these past few years for Helen. On-line condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. 873-4590
Adoption announcement
Levette Lorraine Croyle
Mia and Joel Croyle of Stoughton announce the adoption of their daughter, Levette Lorraine Croyle, and son, Levell Raymond Croyle, on Jan. 22. Levette was born on Aug. 4, 2009. Levell was born on July 3, 2010. Grandparents are Joe and Ruby Cabibbo of Stoughton; Sherry Croyle of Medina, Ohio; and Dennis Croyle and Andrea DiManno of New Brunswick, Ohio.
Pearl H. Elvekrog
Pearl H. Elvekrog, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Stoughton Hospital on Feb. 4, 2014. Pearl was born on Aug. 29, 1920, daughter of Hans and Petra (Westby) Nelson. She married the love of her life, Oscar Elvekrog on June 8, 1940. They had 56 happy years together. Oscar died on Oct. 10, 1996. Pearl missed him every day until she died. Together they had four children. Pearl and Oscar loved to travel and visited Germany, Italy, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Austria and Hawaii.
Obituary
Gerald Harvey Jerry out their family with the (Patrick) Frisch, Michelle addition of daughters, Kris- (Scott) Race, and Andrea Olsen ten, Margit, Michelle and (AJ) Arnett; grandchildren,
Andrea. Many pets came and went throughout the years, each a blessing to a big happy family. Times were not always easy, but we all had one another. Jerry loved his role of Grandpa Papa to Sarin Race, Ahnika, Sawyer and Jackson Frisch, and Aiden and Anders Olsen Arnett. He adored and celebrated each of his grandchildren in a special and unique way. He was a terrific father, but an amazing grandfather! No braver fight was ever fought then when he survived his first battle with cancer, against all odds. This earned him the title of Dr. Hegemans miracle child. Four years later Dr. Hegeman was as saddened as we that it had returned. Those four years were such a gift. Jerrys fierce determination and dedication to all he loved fueled him for yet another round. His brave and admirable attempt was met with a more aggressive disease that showed no mercy. Through no fault of his own, his body could tolerate no more and the Lord welcomed him home. Those of us lucky enough to know him, suffer the loss of a truly great man. A husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, and a loyal friend like no other. He was our hero and inspiration. If love were a cure for cancer, it would have been eradicated. Jerry loved his Packers and Badgers. He had a deep appreciation for all animals. His meticulously kept yard was envied by many. He was so intensely proud of his Norwegian heritage. The knowledge and experience he had with his many classic cars was nothing short of astonishing. We relish the memories of traveling with Dad on vacations and cruises to various destinations. Jerry is survived by his wife, Karen Olsen; son, Brian Olsen; daughters, Margit Sarin Race, Ahinka, Sawyer, and Jackson Frisch, and Aiden and Anders Olsen Arnett; sister, Gail (Gene) Ring; sister-in-law, Teri Melson; cousins, Pastor Roger (Sharon) Olsen and Kenneth Olsen; special friends, Dave and Shari Adrian, Elvin Sonny (Linda) Swangstu and many other dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Semon Sam and Ruby Olsen; mother and father-in-law, Charles and Catherine Kitty Chase; and children, Scott, Kristen, and Kevin Olsen. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, with Monsignor Gerard Healy presiding. Burial will be at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. A special heartfelt thank you to the team from Janesville Agrace. Only with all of you were we able to respect and honor his wishes. Erin, Amy, Angie, Barb, Julie, Jeri and Angie were our Angels there to guide and comfort us all. We are so blessed and grateful for all you have done for our family. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. He loved all of you and you earned your wings. Words cannot describe our appreciation of Monsignor Healy. He was such a blessing during our journey and gave Dad such peace and comfort. Monsignor was a constant fixture, always sustaining our family through the good and the bad. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Creamtion Care 1358 Hwy. 51 @ Jackson St. 873-4590
Helen E. Frank
Helen E. (Bjornstad) Frank, age 96, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully with her daughter Linda by her side on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at Harmony Living Center. She was born on April 22, 1917, in Utica, the daughter of Constance and Carl Bjornstad. She married Albert Torke in 1935, and he passed away in 1959. She then married Melvin Frank in
Mildred E. Herendeen
Mildred E. Herendeen
Mildred E. Herendeen, age 92, a New Lexington, Ohio, resident, died peacefully at home, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. Her loving nature and warm smile touched all who knew her. She loved to laugh, and to celebrate life! Born in Stoughton July 13, 1921, to parents Victor and Rachel Ellickson, she graduated from Columbia College of Nursing, and served in the
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, with visitation from 1-2 p.m. at the Roberts-Winegardner Funeral Home, 304 Mill St., New Lexington, Ohio. A private burial will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts in her name can be made to Perry County District Library, 117 S. Jackson St., or First United Methodist Church, 126 S. High St., New Lexington, Ohio 43764. Obituary and online register book at robertsfuneral homenewlex.com
Gerald Harvey Jerry Olsen, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Gerald was born on Aug. 16, 1940, to Semon Sam and Ruby Olsen, in Madison. He was the older brother to Gail Olsen Ring. Gerald graduated from Stoughton High School, where he excelled in basketball. On Oct. 3, 1962, Gerald enlisted in the Air National Guard. He proudly served his country as a staff sergeant, specializing in vehicle maintenance operation and dispatching. He served until May 25, 1970. Jerry graduated from Madison Business College with a B.A. in accounting. He worked in the Dane County Controllers Office in Madison for 25 years. With so much pride in his hometown of Stoughton, he held the position of 3rd Ward Alderperson for 16 years. On April 20, 1963, he married the love of his life, Karen Lilian Chase. They built a house in 1966 in Stoughton. Their promise to each other was to make it to their 50th Anniversary and that they did. They had the best and the worst times but their unwavering love endured always. Jerry and Karen were blessed with sons, Scott, Kevin and Brian. Eventually they rounded
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Members: David Kneebone, Sonny Swangstu, Tim Swadley, Michael Engelberger, Ron Christianson, Paul Lawrence, Tricia Suess, Greg Jenson, Eric Hohol, Tom Majewski, Tom Selsor, Ross Urven Mayor Donna Olson presided at a Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin, held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Building, on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, convening
CITY OF STOUGHTON OFFICIAL MEETING MINUTES OF THE COMMON COUNCIL Date/Time: JanuaRy 14, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M. Location: Council ChamBeRs/PuBlic Safety Building
at 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. City Clerk Maria P. Hougan called the roll and noted 12 alders present, constituting a quorum: Christianson, Engelberger, Jenson, Kneebone, Lawrence, Majewski, Selsor, Suess, Swadley, Swangstu, Urven, Hohol. Roll Call, Communications, and Presentations: Alderperson Jenson stated this is the first meeting of the New Year and wanted to thank the Mayor, staff and volunteers for all their dedication and hard work. Mayor Olson welcomed our new City Clerk, Maria Hougan. Mayor Olson announced EMS Director Cathy Rigdons retirement effective March 1, 2014, and thanked Cathy for all of her years of service and dedication to the City of Stoughton. * Kettle Park West Update: Planning
Director Scheel stated plat materials have been submitted, and the Planning Commission will hold a meeting and public hearing in the near future. They continue to work with the developer. Public Comment: Denise Duranczyk, 324 Sherman Ave, spoke in opposition of TIF Funding-Kettle Park West. Buzz Davis, 1021 Riverview Dr, Stoughton, spoke in opposition of TIF District-Kettle Park West. Consent agenda: Approval of Council minutes of: 09/24/2013, 11/12/2013, 11/26/2013, and 12/10/2013. Moved by Jenson, second by Christianson, to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously by acclamation. R-04-2014: Authorizing and directing the proper City official(s) to approve a Pre-Annexation Agreement between the City of Stoughton-PJB-II, BUD-MAR and BEEANDBEE Investment Company LLP. Planning Director Scheel explained
changes to the Pre Annexation Agreement. (Removal of one of the parties previously involved) Further discussion followed. Moved by Lawrence, second by Hohol, to approve the revised agreement. Motion carried 10-2 on a roll call vote with Kneebone and Engelberger voting in opposition. Discussion regarding negotiating Tax Increment Financing and a development agreement relating to the proposed Kettle Park West development. Ronald M. Trachtenberg, the attorney for Kettle Park West, LLC, stated the Kettle Park West Commercial Center, a proposed seven lot retail center located at the northwest corner of the intersection of USH 51 and STH 138. The commercial center is to act as the anchor for a multi-phase development, compromised of single family, multi-family and office buildings. He stated there has been significant speculation as to who the
anchor tenant will be, and that on a professional and personal basis no major retailer wishes to disclose a new store until all the Is are dotted and the Ts are crossed. This is a standard procedure in the industry. As the developer they have been subject to a confidentiality agreement and for that reason they have been unable to disclose the name of the anchor to anyone, including city officials. They have asked the anchor for authorization to release the anchors name. The anchor pursuant to standard protocol would still prefer confidentiality, has given consent to release the name of the Kettle Park West Commercial Center. The anchor is Wal-Mart. They will continue to use standard protocol at this time and are not authorized to disclose any other terms of the agreement between Kettle Park West, LLC and Wal-Mart. Moved by Hohol, second by Lawrence, to meet in closed session per State Stat-
ute 19.85 (1) (e), when competitive or bargaining reasons require closed session discussion or deliberation regarding the terms and conditions of possible Tax Increment Financing and the terms and conditions of a development agreement relating to the proposed Kettle Park West development. Motion carries 7-5 on a roll call vote, with Kneebone, Majewski, Engelberger, Urven, and Selsor voting in opposition. The meeting convened into closed session at 7:25 pm. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Lawrence, second by Urven, to adjourn at 9:25 p.m. All in favor. Published: February 13, 2014 WNAXLP ***
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our lovely lovely senior living residence residence Now hiring senior for a variety of shifts at our living on Madisons west side. Shift & our lovely senior living residence on Madisons west side. Shift & weekend differentials, paidShift training on Madisons west side. & weekend differentials, paid training & an array of benefits available. weekend differentials, paid training & an array of benefits available. & an array of benefits available.
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AKC COCKER SPANIEL PUPPIES Five buff females available February 5th. 608-835-2775 CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.
Do you have excellent communication skills? Creative ideas? The ability to develop and maintain client relationships? An interest in print and web based media? We have an established account list with growth potential. If you possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to prospect for new business we would like to speak to you. Previous sales experience desired. Media experience a plus. Competitive compensation, employee stock option ownership, 401(k), paid vacations, holidays, insurance and continuing education assistance.
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The Verona Police Commission is accepting applications for Patrol Ofcer. The 2014 salary range is $45,260.76 to $66,367.52, depending on qualications. If you are a police ofcer who is looking for a lateral transfer opportunity, preference may be given to candidates who are certied and/or have experience. Application deadline is March 31, 2014. An application kit is available from our website at www.ci.verona.wi.us.
Questions can be directed to Business Ofce Manager Nilles at (608) 845-0924. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Scott Walker visits McGlynn Pharmacy last week to talk with Dan Blomgren (in blue). Blomgren works as a janitor at the pharmacy. Walker was visiting to highlight a new state initiative to get employers to hire workers with disabilities.
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