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City of Stoughton
City hires IT
director again
First round yielded supervising five IT
employees for the City
finalist who turned of Beloit and six years
before that in Beloits IT
down the job department.
Miller spent the past 18
JIM FEROLIE years doing IT consult-
Hub editor ing for several Madison
area companies, includ-
More than two months ing a year on his own as
after the City of Stough- an independent contrac-
ton hired, then lost its first tor. He is still employed
director of information at TASC, which provides
technology, it has hired third-party administrative
again. services to both the public
The Common Council and private sector.
voted Tuesday, July 11, to Wallace, a 1977 Univer-
extend a contract to John sity of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
T. Montgomery of Madi- graduate, took a job with
son. He plans to start Aug. human resources IT ven-
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Montgomery has spent a year ago but recently
the past 13 years doing IT bought a house in Fitch-
work at Womens Interna- burg so he could be closer
tional Pharmacy, accord- to family. He had spent the
ing to his application, previous 14 years working
which claims advance- IT jobs with the Wisconsin
Leo Zarnoth, 9, cruises across the pedestrian bridge near the Yahara River Trail on Monday, July 17. Stoughton residents ment limitation as a Department of Transpor-
spent some time outdoors on Tuesday to take advantage of the warm, summer weather. reason he would leave. tation, the University of
His IT experience dates Wisconsin and Madison
at least to 1981, and the College.
position hes leaving has The city has not
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By state law, municipal-
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TEAM (START) EXECUTIVE BOARD
at least once a decade. The trict, improving housing oper leading the process. thanks all who supported STARTs Beauty of
city last updated its plan in options, job creation, mar- Slavney supported the
2003. City officials worked keting, poverty trends and idea, saying, I think the Sharing Celebration and Fundraising Event
the past year on the plan, declining enrollment in the thing that a downtown mas- held on June 8. It celebrated STARTs s ervice
which the council formally district. ter plan does is it puts the
adopted Tuesday, July 11. Ald. Scott Truehl (D-4) city in the role of a redevel- to the community - providing a safety net for Stoughton area
The comprehensive plan supported the amendment, oper. individuals and families in crisis. A special thanks to the
is the guiding document noting it fits in a section The council approved
for the citys land use and d e d i c a t e d t o i n t e rg ov - the comprehensive plan sponsors, auction donors and those who gifted their service,
future growth. Officials ernmental relationships. with Ald. Kathleen John- time and talents.
held several public meet- The council unanimously son (D-2) casting the only
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ous 12 months to gather Slavney, of Vandewalle Hubs phone call asking her Stoughton Hospital Foundation
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include in the new docu- amendment amounts to an Contact Bill Livick at bill. Donors: Stoughton Spirits
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Anytime Fitness of Stoughton UW Madison Athletic Department
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City in brief ordinance. He said charges
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Ordinance have a Wal-Mart
Banushis- BBGs Yahara River Grocery Coop.
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The council approved a Creekview Golf
approved city planner Rod- zoning change for five of which allows the developer Richard and Sharon Quale
ney Scheels proposal to Culvers
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m e n t p ow e r s f o r e i g h t remain under the previous requirements of the previ- Evansville Golf Association Kay Weeden
properties affected by the regulations included in the ous zoning apply. Food Fight Restaurant Group Bob and Meg Veek
Giles Street reconstruction.
Scheel explained the city is Fosdail Home Bakery Cress Funeral Home
expanding the scope of the Chalet Veterinary Clinic is looking Greenway Mobile Detailing Ezra Church
project because of the con- to hire a veterinary receptionist to join our Heirloom Floral Gunderson Funeral Home
siderable disruption to the Oceanhawk Counseling
street. He said the city will team. A friendly attitude and confidence to Kafe Latte
Kwik Trip Steve and Linda Muller
now replace curb, gutter deal with stressful situations is paramount.
and driveway aprons where Lotus Salon Mayor Donna Olson and Randy Olson
Responsibilities include answering Malabar Coast Coffee & Tea
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Table of 8 Sponsors:
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Midwest Family Broadcasting
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can say we can not accept a City of Stoughton ometimes I hear people classrooms on air mattresses and one complaint. Everyone kept
lie. complain about what is hap- in sleeping bags. working, everyone kept respect
pening to our youth today. I was blessed to sleep in the for each other.
See something wrong? This summer, I discovered guest room at the rectory (pas- After lunch, I did find the water
The Courier Hub does not sweep errors under the rug. If you see some good that is happening with tors house). That was a big relief and the snacks.
something you know or even think is in error, please contact editor our youth, and I found out the because it might have been hot- I was humbled to realize how
Jim Ferolie at 873-6671 or at stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com so we good they are doing and the love test week of the summer. well the students could put aside
can get it right. for people that is alive in their We worked on the Ice Age their concerns and needs and
hearts. Trail, we worked at peoples focus on the needs of others. Not
I went on two youth mission homes helping with tasks they only were there no complaints
trips. One could no longer do, we worked at while working in the heat, on the
was with high the Catholic Multicultural Center, side of a hill, hungry and thirsty,
school stu- both outside and inside. they seemed sincerely happy.
dents, the other We worked at assisted-living They felt blessed to be there.
Thursday, July 20, 217 Vol. 135, No. 52 middle school facilities, always taking time to The two missions were a suc-
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Seussical the Musical makes a comeback
Kids from previous
performance return If You Go
What: Seussical the Musical
EVAN HALPOP
Unified Newspaper Group Where: Stoughton High School
Performing Arts Center
Seven years ago, Stoughton When: July 27-29 at 7p.m.
High School produced Seussical Cost: $12 for adults, $8 for
the Musical as their fall musi- students and senior citizens
cal. On July 27, Seussical will
return to the Stoughton stage with Info: showtix4u.com (online
those same kids as the stars. ticket sales end two hours
Seussical the Musical runs before the performance); tickets
July 27-29 at 7p.m. in the will also be available at the door
Stoughton High School Perform-
ing Arts Center.
Directed by DeeDee Bou- and Mrs. Schmitz, according to a
zek and Stoughton High School press release.
Alumni; Leo Endres, Kristen The only thing more fun than
Nett, Cassie Charleston, Lauren reading a Dr. Seuss book is seeing
John and Bryce Sanville. The pro- a magical musical extravaganza
duction is filled with nearly 80 live, onstage with all the favorite
cast members from Stoughton and Dr. Seuss characters, the press
McFarland. release described.
Gabe Ross leads in the role of Cat in the Hat is the host and
Cat in the Hat, Connor Roisum Horton the Elephant is the guide
plays Horton the Elephant, Ber- on a journey from the Jungle of
gen Gardner plays the awkward Nool to the Circus McGurkus to
Gertrude Mcfuzz and Emalyn the World of the Whos, as a little
Bauer as Mrs. Mayor of Who, girl with a big imagination proves
each of these actors were in the that a person is a person no mat-
original cast. Other notable play- ter how small, according to the
ers in this production are Emily release.
Photo submitted
Skavlen as the imaginative Jojo, Tickets are $12 for adults and Gabe Ross, center, will lead the production as Cat in the Hat. Stoughton High School will present Seussical the
Tess Williams as Mayzie La Bird, $8 for students and senior cit- Musical July 27-29, at 7 p.m. each night, in the SHS Performing Arts Center. The production will be filled with
Kyle Elliott as Sour Kangaroo, izens. Tickets are available at nearly 80 cast members from Stoughton and McFarland. This is the second time SHS has produced Seussical
Emma Goecks as baby Kanga- showtix4u.com (online ticket the Musical, and some of the original cast members from seven years ago will return for this production.
roo, Taye Levin as Mr. Mayor, sales end 2 hours before the per-
Tim and Tracy Markle as General formance). Tickets will also be
available at the door.
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Softball Golf
Klongland
wins fourth
straight
State Am
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
Stolen
finishes 25th
at State Am
Youth have a Blast at home Stoughton graduate
and Cardinal Stritch
softball tourney University sophomore
Ashli Stolen also com-
At left, Tessa Pickett scores for the Stoughton U14 team peted in the Womens
Sunday against the Illinois Patriots from Arlington Heights. State Amateur Cham-
Photo by Jeremy Jones pionships and took
25th.
Above, catcher Charlette Albers from the U10 team tries to
stop a pitch last weekend. Stolen shot a 188
Photo submitted by Jen Grenie
(96-92).
Senior Legion
Wanninger, Tomczyk lead Vikes in last summer game
ANTHONY IOZZO 5-3 in the sixth, Tomczyk hit a clutch two-out,
Assistant sports editor two-run single to bring home first baseman
Hayden Schigur and left fielder Jason Johnson,
Coach Ryan Nyhagen said the Stoughton who both reached on errors.
Senior Legion team was not crushing the base- Tomczyk singled and later stole home on a
ball, but they were getting the clutch, timely double steal in the first, and he added an RBI
hits to help win games. double in the second to bring home Garrett
Pitching also helped, led by Brock Wan- Herbst. Johnson also scored on the play after
ninger, who had a no-hitter this summer. the throw home got past the catcher.
That remained true in the summer season Schigur doubled on scored on an error earli-
finale Monday in a 7-3 win over Fort Atkinson er in the inning.
at Norse Park. Stoughtons other run came in the third.
Wanninger went the distance and struck out Kadin Milbauer reached on an error and later
eight, allowing two earned runs on two hits scored on a passed ball.
and five walks in seven innings. I wouldnt say we hit the crap out of the
I always have all the confidence in the ball by any means this summer, but when big
world when Brock heads out there, Nyhagen situations came up as a team we got hits when
said. Hes pitched well basically every time we needed to, Nyhagen said.
he has stepped on the mound, so it definite- Adjustments were a big reason for the prog-
ly gives our bats a little bit of peace of mind ress of the team this summer, and that also
knowing he is not going to give up many runs. showed in Mondays game.
Center fielder Alec Tomczyk led the offense. After scoring runs in each of the first three Photo by Anthony Iozzo
He was 3-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and innings, the bats cooled off until Tomczyk Hayden Schigur celebrates with Jason Johnson (5) after doubling and scoring on an error in
a run scored. the second inning Monday against Fort Atkinson at Norse Park. The Vikings won 7-3.
After Fort Atkinson cut Stoughtons lead to Turn to Legion/Page 8
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Play it safe.
osity and presence in their Education was always cial thank you to Rev. Msgr.
lives. important to her. Eileen Gerard Healy for his per-
Eileen was born on Oct. was not able to attend col- sonal friendship and spiritu-
26, 1922 to John and Lou- lege after high school due al guidance.
ise (Spies) Kelly in Boon- to family finances. After A mass of Christian buri-
ton, N.J. She grew up in raising her children, put- al will be celebrated by
Allendale, N.J. with her ting them through college Msgr. Gerard Healy and Fr.
younger brothers, John Jr. and while still working full Randy Budnar on Thursday,
and Thomas, and sister,
USE CAUTION
time, she earned a Bachelor July 20, 2017, at 11a.m.,
Ruthanne, surrounded by an of Arts degree with a dou- followed by a luncheon
extended family of aunts, ble major in French and his- and fellowship at St. Ann
uncles and cousins. After tory, graduating with hon- Catholic Church, 323 North
losing her mother at 16 and ors from the University of Van Buren St., Stoughton.
DURING STORMS.
her father soon after, Eileen Wisconsin at the age of 67. A private burial service for
took over the responsibil- Eileen also loved gar- immediate family will fol-
ity of helping to raise her dening and travel. Pass- low the luncheon.
younger siblings. ersby often stopped to Visitation will be held
She was a student lead- chat with her and admire on Wednesday evening
er in high school, involved her flower gardens. After from 7-8:30p.m. at Cress
in many social activities, a Weve put in place safeguards, but sometimes even the
retiring she traveled exten- Funeral Home, 206 W.
state champion in oratory sively throughout the Unit- Prospect, Stoughton, and at best preparations cannot prevent problems from
and debate, one of the first
Girl Scouts to ever earn the
rank of Eagle Scout, editor
ed States, Europe and the
Caribbean.
Eileen had a deep and
the church one hour before
mass on Thursday.
occurring during severe weather.
Call us
of the school newspaper
In lieu of flowers the fam- A lightning strike can cause a brief moment if you
unwavering faith. She was ily is suggesting donations
and valedictorian of her an active member of St. to Nanas House (www. when the power flickers off and back on as lines experience an
class. Ann Catholic Church in nanashousenepal.com) a tax outage
After graduating, Eileen are re-energized. If lightning should strike a
Stoughton where she served exempt, nonprofit providing
worked as a young profes- on the parish council, orphan and social services transformer or high winds cause a tree to fall on a
sional for a law office and numerous building commit- in the impoverished nation power line, a local crew will work to restore service as
then an editing company tees, taught Bible study and of Nepal; Gideons Inter-
in New York City. During religious education classes, national (www2.gideons. quickly as possible.
WWII she was a member and participated in exten- org) for Bible placements
of the exclusive English sive charitable works. She throughout the world; or to In the event of an outage, call us at 873-3379 If there is a downed
Speaking Union Society, also tutored and mentored the charity of your choice. power line that could cause harm, call 911, then the utility. Keep all
attending social functions students at St. Ann School. Set an example in
and formal dances with people and pets away from the area.
Eileen is survived by speech, in life, in love
British and American offi- her six children and their 1 Timothy 4:12.
cers. There she met Lt. Col. Create a weather emergency kit for each family member. Include a
blanket, a flashlight and batteries, at least one gallon of water, snacks,
and first-aid items. Add a battery-operated radio and a car charger for
Collin R. DaValt he met along the way. He Harold and Elaine Ruchti;
cell phones.
enjoyed cooking, listening and cat, Pookie.
to music, playing Frisbee, He was preceded in death
fishing, any/all electron- by his maternal grandpar-
ic entertainment, and all ents, Clarence and Margaret
things Italian. He loved to Roloff.
help people and became a A Celebration Gathering
friend to everyone he met. will be held at Gunderson
H e wa s c u r r e n t l y a n East Funeral and Cremation
employee of Woodmans Care, 5203 Monona Dr.,
East and had previously Madison, from 4-7p.m. on
been a chef in a number of Thursday, July 20, 2017.
area restaurants. Collin was a charitable
He was the son of Bri- person. In lieu of flowers,
Collin DaValt an and Connie (Roloff) if you would like to make
DaValt, and loving brother a donation to your favor-
Collin Reese DaValt, of Cassandra DaValt. He ite charity in his name, we
age 31, of Madison, fought is survived by his father, know that he would have
a long, brave battle with Brian (Patricia Collins) liked that.
addiction which ended DaValt; mother, Connie Online condolences may At Stoughton Utilities, we believe affordable
peacefully when God called (Randy Ruchti) DaValt; be made at www.gunder- public power strengthens our community and
him home on Thursday, sister, Cassandra DaValt; sonfh.com. helps our neighbors. Thats why, through WPPI
July 13, 2017. grandfather, John (Shei- Energy, were partnering with other local not-for-
Collin was a wonderful, Gunderson Stoughton
la) DaValt; grandmother, Fu neral & Crem ation profit utilities to share resources and lower costs.
hard-working, caring per- Toni Buffenbarger; uncle,
son who never wanted his Greg (Donna) DaValt; aunt, Care
addictions to define him. www.stoughtonutilities.com (608) 873-3379
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Violet M. Kanikula family built and managed with her eventual battle Richard E. Serstad Even after divorcing in VanWormer, Thomas Van-
the Park Falls Motel. Vio- with dementia. 1981 they continued to be Schoyck; four great-grand-
let thoroughly enjoyed Violet was preceded in close friends and celebrated children, Gabe, Alaina,
meeting new guests at death by her first son, Peter family together. Olivia and very soon-to-be
the motel and created (stillborn); her husband For over the last decade Baby Boy Serstad; his
some lifelong friendships of 56 years, Peter Joseph Dick enjoyed sharing his special friend, Patricia Lis-
there. Additionally, Violet Kanikula; father, Abra- hobbies, his family and his tol; and many other friends.
obtained her real estate ham; mother, Julia; and everyday life with his dear He was preceded in death
broker license. She started brother, Joseph. friend, Pat Listol, who was by his parents, aunts and
and ran Old Abe Realty, She is survived by her with him until his passing uncles, and many close
which was named in part four children, Peter G. and provided him with love, friends that served as his
after her father. (Kathy) Kanikula, Agnes comfort and support. family since he was an only
Violet purchased a resort M. (Brian Evans) Kani- Dick was employed as a child.
on Schnur Lake outside of kula, Theresa M. (Peter) steamfitter and was a mem- Memorial services will
Park Falls where she man- Ives and Paul A. (Mandee) Richard Serstad ber of the Steam Fitters be held at Gunderson
Violet Kanikula aged four rental cottages Kanikula; eight grandchil- Union Local 601 (previous- Stoughton Funeral and Cre-
during the summer. In the dren, John Kanikula, Jen- Richard E. Dick Sers- ly local 394) since 1957. mation Care, 1358 Hwy.
spirit of accommodat- nifer Kanikula, Benjamin tad, age 81, of Stoughton, Dick had a variety of 51, Stoughton, at 7p.m.
Violet Mary (Germanos) ing family, Violet always Evans, Samuel Evans, Sar- passed away on Friday, July interests including golf, ski- Thursday, July 20, 2017.
Kanikula, age 93, passed made sure relatives had a ah Ives, Mary Ives, Olivia 14, 2017, at home with his ing, telling stories, collect- Visitation will be held
peacefully from this world place to bed down when Kanikula and Lola Kani- loved ones at his side. ing classic cars, bike riding at the funeral home from
on Wednesday, July 12, they traveled to the north kula; two brothers, Emil He was born on April 2, and socializing with his 4-7p.m. Thursday, July 20,
2017. woods. Eventually, a home and George; and two sis- 1936, in Chicago, Ill., the many friends, but enjoyed 2017.
Violet was born in Chi- was built on the lake prop- ters, Emily and Charlotte. son of Earl and Alice (Pau- most the time he spent with Its just another adven-
cago, Ill. to Abraham and erty which became the pri- Friends and family were li) Serstad. Dick attend- his family. ture.
Julia Germanos, immi- mary family gathering spot invited to a visitation and ed Madison Central High Richard is survived by Online condolences may
grants from Lebanon. for many years to come. prayer service on Mon- School and served with the his children: son, Scott be made at www.gunder-
She was a sibling to three Affectionately known as day, July 17, 2017, at St. 115th Air National Guard (Jodi) Serstad; daughter, sonfh.com.
brothers, Emil, Joseph and No Fish Lake, this is Francis Xavier Catholic from 1956 to 1962 with a Susan (Allyson) Serstad;
George; and two sisters, rank of Airman 2nd Class. Gunderson Stoughton
where the family gathered Church, 2947 Thinnes St., seven grandchildren, Aaron Funeral & Cremation
Emily and Charlotte. for fishing, campfires, pic- Cross Plains. There was He married Barbara Mar- (Tracy) Serstad, Cody (Kel-
In her youth, Violet nics and swimming. also a visitation and funer- shall on Aug. 17, 1957 in ly) Serstad, Chad (Chelsey) Care
developed a strong faith Violet always had a sen- al mass on Tuesday, July Madison. Together they Serstad, Tony (Morgan) 1358 Hwy 51 North at
in God which guided her sational family story to tell 18, 2017, at St. Vincent raised two children that Serstad, Sean (Erica) Ser- Jackson St.
life. She graduated from with an infectious laugh at Ferrer Catholic Church, meant the world to them. stad, Cassandra (Matt)
an all-girls Catholic school (608) 873-4590
the end. There was always 1530 Jackson Ave., River
and showed academic and homemade cake and coffee Forest, Ill., followed by a
musical talent at an early and moms version of how burial service at Queen of
age. She played the organ Fern V. Larsen of 18 she met her one and Ashley Seffens and Abbi
she beat dad in a game of Heaven Catholic Cemetery only love, Martin Larsen, Seffens; and great-great
at St. Vincents in River cards. in Hillside, Ill. A luncheon
Forest, Ill. and studied vio- and they were married on grandson, Myles Seffens.
Violet loved gardening, celebration followed. Sept. 4, 1944. Together they She was preceded in death
lin, once performing solo sewing, cooking, baking The family would like
at the bandshell in Grant raised six children. She loved by her husband, Martin; and
and making sure every- to extend a special thanks her family dearly. granddaughter, Elizabeth
Park. She loved dancing, one had enough to eat and to the home care team,
and developed an appreci- Fern was fiercely inde- Williams.
wear. Her children never especially Liz Miller, who pendent and was the proud A memorial service will be
ation for jewelry working returned to their homes loved and cared dearly for
for her fathers jewelry owner of her fully paid home held at Skaalen Nursing and
without a bag of food for Violet in her final years, as in Stoughton. She enjoyed Rehab Chapel, 400 Morris
business in downtown Chi- the road or an extra shirt or well as Dr. Janelle Hupp
cago. reading, traveling, walking St., Stoughton, at 1:30p.m.
pair of pants. Her signature and staff, Agrace Hospice and spending time with her Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Vis-
Violet met her future dish, baklava, was amaz- and the staff at Ingleside
husband, Peter, a Navy vet- favorite neighbors children itation will be held at the
ing and always made an Manor. until they moved to Verona. chapel from 12:30p.m. until
eran, in 1956 at a Christ- appearance at special fami- Online condolences may
mas ball in downtown Chi-
Fern Larsen Later in life she was an avid the time of the service on
ly events and holiday gath- be made at www.gunder- solitaire and cribbage player. Tuesday.
cago. They were united in erings. During the winters, sonfh.com.
marriage on May 18, 1957. Fern loved bingo and music A special thank you to the
Violet and Pete would trav- Gunderson Stoughton Fern Virginia (Leikness) DVDs. She kept up with cur- staff at Magnolia Gardens,
After their first son died at el to their second home in Larsen, age 90, passed
childbirth, they went on to Funeral & Cremation rent local events by watching Skaalen Nursing and Rehab
Merritt Island, Fla., where away on Thursday, July 13, the Stoughton Channel on for their excellent care.
raise four more children in she would reunite with her Care 2017, at Magnolia Gardens,
Palatine, Ill. TV and was an enthusiastic In lieu of flowers, memo-
sisters. Violet never lost 1358 Highway 51 N. @ Skaalen Nursing and Rehab. Badgers and Packers fan. rials are suggested to the
Violet and family moved her beauty or her expres- Jackson St. She was proud to be a life-
to Park Falls in the sum- Fern is survived by her Skaalen Endowment Fund or
sive face and eyes even (608) 873-4590 long resident of Stoughton, children, Marcia (Gordon) the Stoughton Senior Center.
mer of 1972 where the born on Aug. 2, 1926, the Schmitt, Michael (Linda) Online condolences
youngest and last surviving Larsen, Dr. Michele Baller- may be made at www.
daughter of Peter and Grace ing, Kristie (Gordy) Christy, gundersonfh.com.
(Greig) Leikness. At the age
Legals Patricia Larsen and Darcy
(Rick Petershack) Williams;
Gunderson Stoughton
Fu neral & Crem ation
grandchildren, Melanie Sef-
CALL NOW 1-608-338-1170
NOTICE OF be viewed at 8:45 am on the day of sale.
PUBLIC HEARING
All items sold as is whereas with no war-
ranties expressed or implied. Unit must fens, Martin (Sharri) Seffens, Care
The City of Stoughton Planning
Commission will hold a Public Hear-
be cleaned out by the end of the date of
sale. Sale subject to adjournment. Ginger Larsen, Natalie Lars- 1358 Hwy N at Jackson St.
ing on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:00
oclock p.m., or as soon after as the mat-
Published: July 20 and 27, 2017
WNAXLP
en, Zoe Ballering and Joel (608) 873-4590
ter may be heard, at the Public Safety
Building, Second Floor, 321 S. Fourth
Christy; great-grandchildren,
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Street, Stoughton, Wisconsin, 53589, to
STATE OF WISCONSIN
99 INSTALL SALE!
review a proposed amendment to the City
CIRCUIT COURT
Celebrating 25 Years in Business!
of Stoughton Municipal Code of Ordi-
nances. The proposed ordinance amend- DANE COUNTY
ment is to consider removal of Appendix
NOTICE IN REPLEVIN
WisConsin MonuMent & Vault Co.
F, Procedural Checklists, including all
references within Chapter 78, of the City CASE CODE 31003
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NEW WINDOWS
posed to remove Appendix F to allow
staff to convert the procedural check-
list to an application format and make
plevin action has been issued to recover
possession of the following described Serving Stoughton since 1989.
goods and chattels, to wit: 2014 SCION
changes when necessary without going XD, ID#JTKKUPB49E1041498 of which I,
through an ordinance amendment. Addi- the plaintiff, am entitled to possess, but
tionally, the appendix is not consistent which you have unjustly taken and un-
with other parts of the zoning ordinance.
We Can Make Your
Last Call!
lawfully detain from me.
For questions regarding this notice Now, unless you shall appear in the
please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning
Administrator at 608-646-0421.
Circuit Court Civil Division, Dane County,
located in the County-City Building, 215 New orders only. Minimum purchase required. Does not include material costs. Landscape More Beautiful!
If offer
you spring
wantclean-ups,
to save your
The proposed amendment may be S. Hamilton St., Room 2000, in the City of
viewed at http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/ Madison, on August 4,2017, at 8:30AM, We pruning
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planning-commission
Published July 20 and 27, 2017
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judgment will be rendered against you for
the delivery of said property to me and Receive Din
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shrubs, attention
mulching, to
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& a Movie with fertilization,
this ad and pest
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*** of July, 2017.
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ome and much, much more!
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City of
Utilities Wastewater 7-hour shifts on weekends, holidays and during the summer. During the school year, the position is
3-hour shifts in the afternoon/evening and working every other weekend. The student dietary aide
Stoughton
Wisconsin
Operator averages 10-15 hours per week. Job duties include assisting with meal preparation, serving meals,
and clean up. Receptionist - 12-15 hours per week, Monday-Friday after school, weekends and
holidays. Must possess telephone etiquette and enjoy helping the elderly. Computer experience in
The City of Stoughton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a qualified WORD and EXCEL is necessary.
candidate to serve as a Stoughton Utilities Wastewater Operator.This full-time, All positions 20+ hours are eligible for benefits. We offer a full benefit package that includes
medical and dental insurance, 7 paid holidays and personal holidays, sick time, vacation time, 403b
non-exempt position will function under the direction of the Utilities Waste- pension plan, and company-paid life insurance along with short-term disability coverage. We also
water System Supervisor. offer voluntary benefits that include Flex Spending, vision, additional life insurance and long-term
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or equivalent. Preferred: disability. Other things available to our staff include a remodeled onsite fitness center, scholarship
plumbing background, graduation from a vocational/technical training program, staff cookouts and recognition dinners. We welcome staff to become part of our Wellness
Team and Employee Spirit Team.
program in wastewater systems, two to three years of wastewater treatment
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Cooksville: Four bands, variety of food and historic tours will celebrate 175 years of history
Continued from page 1
self-guided tours.
An open house at the
Waucoma Masonic Lodge
located above the Cooks-
ville Country Store will be
held late morning.
Four musical groups will
perform throughout the
day in both the Community
Center and the square.
The Oak Street Ramblers
of Madison are a bluegrass
band and will perform
11:30a.m. to 12:45p.m.
on the square, followed by
The Merry Horde will per-
form 1-2:15p.m., while
the Community Center will
host two performances.
Mike and Jamie McCloskey
are a father/son duo and will
perform 1:00-2:15p.m.,
followed by Bert and Lindy
from 2:30-3:45p.m.
Food Photo submitted
Former Cooksville School
Food will be for sale from teacher Edith Cavey Johnson
a variety of vendors, includ- recollected on her experienc-
ing Wethals Baked Potato es as a teacher at the school
Wagon also offering brats, in the mid-1940s. (The photo
hot dogs, soda and chips, was mis-marked) at the June Submitted by Jim Wildeman
the Cooksville Country 10 Cooksville event. Mrs. Artwork by Chris Beebe of rural Cooksville depicting the
Store Old Time Food Wag- Johnson taught at the school Cooksville Country Store, schoolhouse and former Congre-
on serving popcorn, home- in the mid-forties. gational Church.
made chocolate pretzels
and other items.
Ziggys BBQ Smoke-
house will serve pulled
pork sandwiches and snow About the bands
cones. Cooksville Lutheran
Church will offer Norwe- Four musical groups will perform through- Mike and Jamie are known to invite spe-
gian pastries, pies, brown- out the day in both the Community Center cial musical guests to join them on stage for
ies, bars and cookies (take and the square. an acoustic jam session. The duo will per-
home is available).
Food vendors will be The Oak Street Ramblers of Madison form 1-2:15 p.m in the Community Center.
adjacent to the Community are a bluegrass band that specializes in The Merry Horde, of Fort Atkinson, play
Center and within the build- bluegrass stompers, classic country weep- a range of music genres from 60s and
ing, which has bathroom
facilities. ers and originals that, lyrical content aside, 70s rock, country, bluegrass and jazz. The
wouldnt sound out of place at a barn dance group often performs at the Caf Carpe in
Photo submitted
Submitted by Steve Ehle
A plat map of Cooksville and Waucoma.
circa 1954. Fort Atkinson and other venues in the area.
The band is comprised of Ian Ander- Band members are: Tim Fixmer, guitar and
son on guitar and dobro, Willie Anderson vocals; Steve Borchardt, vocals, banjo,
and mandolin, Jeff Kunkel on bass, Bet- dobro, guitar; Christian Ellestad, fiddle and
Cooksville history ty StattelmanScanlon on guitar, Mark vocals; Brad Morgan, bass, vocals; Dave
Schultt on banjo and Tina Thompson on Dobson, mandolin, vocals; and Jeff Mason,
The Cooks and their families arrived in the area in 1840 and settled along Badfish guitar, vocals.
Creek, just north of what is now Cooksville, before building a permanent dwelling (which fiddle. The band will perform 11:30a.m. to
still exists as a residence) in 1842. The brothers purchased their land from the federal 12:45p.m. on the square, followed by The The Merry Horde derives its name
government for $1.25 an acre just west of what is now Hwy. 138 in Cooksville. Merry Horde from 1-2:15p.m. from the matriarch of the Hoard family (of
Mike and Jamie McCloskey are a father/ Hoards Dairyman fame) of Fort Atkinson.
Later, Dr. John Porter of Massachusetts purchased property east of the Cook properties The Merry Horde will perform 1-2:15p.m.
from his friend U.S. Sen. Daniel Webster. Porter platted that area called Waucoma in son duo that play acoustic swing, country,
folk, blues, rock and Irish tunes. on the square.
1846. Cooksville/Waucoma became known as Cooksville over the years because the
U.S. Post Office was located on the Cooksville side of Hwy. 138. Mike vocals/guitar/ukulele has played Bert and Lindy play American and Nor-
in the rock and roll band Moondance for the wegian songs with a country/bluegrass/folk
past 30 years. Mike also performs as a solo feel. Carol Lindy Bertelrud is the daughter
acoustic artist and lives in the Town of Rut- of Norwegian immigrants.
land with his wife Kerry Ann. Growing up on a southwest Wisconsin
Jamie vocals/guitar/upright bass dairy farm, Norwegian was her first lan-
keeps musically busy juggling gigs with his guage.
father, plus the rock and roll band Bipolar Bert met Lindy at the University of Wis-
Orange and the country band The Rusty consin and the two started making music
Hearts. Jamie lives in Stoughton with his together shortly after.
wife Steff and their two sons, Cullen and Bert and Lindy will play 2:30-3:45p.m.
Brody. in the Community Center.