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The economic downturn of the past half-decade has negatively affected many jobs and careers, and perhaps no group has felt its effects more than high school students graduating into a workforce in tumult. Good jobs can be hard to find in many sectors, but one area that is experiencing not just growth, but a boom, is the skilled trades. Electricians, sheet metal workers, heavy equipment operators, plumbers, bricklayers and iron workers are in high demand, and at Stoughton High School, students interested in these jobs are being prepared for success after school. Already this year, students have had opportunities to visit and learn about heavy equipment operating and a variety of trades from local businesses like Stoughton Trailers. The school has also partnered with the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin to raise awareness about area career possibilities in the skilled trades. Once a month, the school hosts a Career Connections program to help students learn about career opportunities and industry sectors. SHS school-to-career coordinator Cindy Vaughn said there are a growing number of vacancies in these industries, due to an aging workforce, technological advances and a general need for skilled workers. The greater the exposure one has to specific aspects of different jobs, the better able one is to make informed career choices, she said. I want our students to have and take advantage of many opportunities to learn about career opportunities and industry sectors.
The Common Council will debate at next weeks meeting whether to adopt Mayor Donna Olsons proposal to create two new departments in City Hall next year. Olsons plan calls for establishing a new Human Resources department, as well as eliminating the department led by the city clerk and placing the clerk under a new finance administrative services department, led by finance director Laurie Sullivan.
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What: Common Council meeting When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 Where: Council chambers in Public Safety Building, 321 S. Fourth St. At issue: Mayor Donna Olsons proposal to eliminate one and create two new departments in 2014
Ken Bork of Wisconsin Operating Engineers talks with Stoughton High School sophomore Amiel Flocca and SHS school-to-career coordinator Cindy Vaughn Thursday afternoon during part of the companys two-day educational event hosted at the school. Students were able to talk to company officials about apprenticeships and other opportunities in operating and maintaining heavy equipment.
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Tractors, graders, dozers, scrapers, loaders, mixers, pavers and rollers these massive machines sculpt the Earth, and the men and women who operate and maintain them are finding lucrative, though demanding, careers across the state. That was the message
A Stoughton Trailers employee talks to students at a recent skilled-trade industry program at the companys Stoughton plant.
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Hindered by a reduction in students and state aid, Stoughton Area School Board members held the line on next years tax levy while preparing to take their case to the public for a planned referendum next April. The board approved a total school levy of $21.3 million for the 2013-14 school year Monday night, down slightly from last years $21.7 million, though an even larger decrease in the districts property value increased the rate district residents will pay. That rate has increased each year since the 2006-07 school year, as property values have declined for the past five years. The loss of state aid in recent years has
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of area veterans to whom Sandhill Elementary School (1920 Lincoln Nov. 11 Veterans Day Unied Newspaper Group Ave.) will hold its annual salute to veterans at 11 has a special meaning. The 2013 recipient of the a.m., Monday, Nov. 11. Students will sing the The Marine Corps Star-Spangled Banner and recite the Pledge of famous motto is Semper Gung-Ho Award, an honAllegiance before lining the halls to wave flags and Fidelis Always Faith- or bestowed on one Wisful. And like many of her consin American Legion salute area veterans as they walk by. The public is fellow Marines, Stough- member a year for service welcome to attend. tons Mary Lloyd has con- to the Legion and the comtinued that proud tradition munity, Lloyd came from a in serving her community, military family. Her father W h e n s h e g r a d u a t e d follow in their footsteps, as she did her country from was in the Army and fought from high school in part though she was blazing in the Korean War, and her scared by the costs of a trail as the first woman 1983-85. Lloyd is one of hundreds grandfather served in the college she decided to in her family to join the Navy in World War II. military. When a recruiter visited her high school, she decided she wanted to join the Marine Corps, and played saxophone in the band. She attended a school of music in Norfolk, Va., and was later transferred to Camp Lejeune, N.C., to work in a warehouse, receiving and cleaning equipment coming back from Lebanon so it could be returned to the field. She said being stateside was a different experience from many of her fellow Marines. If you were stationed overseas, it was a much different world, she said. I was only on the east coast, Stoughton Wrestling: and didnt have to face any of the obstacles those Hard Work, Commitment, Perseverance and the Preservation Marines did. Many of them of a tradition that has put Stoughton on the map. came back, and got stationed right away, and I did to see them. Stoughton wrestling club provides a unique inexpensive opportunity get When her service was for boys and girls to improve their physical strength and conditioning, over, the Nebraska native a fellow Marine, learn how to set personal goals and what it takes to reach those goals. married and 28 years ago, the couYoung wrestlers will gain condence, a stronger self-esteem, and be ple settled in Stoughton, she began a second rewarded with a sense of accomplishment. The Stoughton wrestling where career as a Marine, supclub offers a coaching staff second to none. With their guidance, we porting her new commuhave developed a program that will reach all skill levels, kindergarten nity. Lloyd said Stoughtons through eighth grade. Come be a part of a tradition that has been Legion post is very active in the community, and going strong for more than 56 years. shes happy to lend a hand whenever and wherever its Registration: Monday, November 18, 2013 needed. We support AmericanTime: 6:30 p.m. ism in youth, troop and Where: Stoughton High School Cafetorium family support, money to help veterans make ends Who: K-8th grade Boys and Girls meet, she said. Flags in classrooms dont happen Cost: $50, includes a USA membership card, T-shirt and Six paid by themselves; its from military people who serve tournament fees. their country who continue to serve in their communities when they come back Visit our website for more information at: make those things happen. www.stoughtonwrestling.com We have a Legion Riders motorcycle group, we run
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Stoughton Marine Mary Lloyd was honored earlier this year with the Joseph R. Meeks Gung-Ho Award, given to only one of the 70,000 Legion members in the state. According to her nomination letter, she played a large role in helping organize the state convention and coordinated a variety of community efforts, including the annual Dane County Government Days. On the national level, she serves as a vice-chairman of the Legions National and Homeland Security Council.
meat raffles every Saturday at the post, with all money split by the various veterans organizations to put into community programs. Were very busy, and were big. They say veterans organizations are dying, but our post has grown every year for the past 12 years.
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and differences from back then to when I was in, she said. Women in Vietnam had completely different roles than women in World War II, who never left the country they couldnt go anywhere. When I was in, women were going to Okinawa or Germany, wherever they were needed, and it wasnt such a big deal then. Of course, the bases had to be ready for them if they didnt have mens and womens facilities, it was a problem, and a lot of remodeling had to be done in between Vietnam and now. Marines are generally known as a hard group in a male-dominated culture, though when Lloyd was on active duty, she said her peers treated her and other women fairly, though some of the non-commissioned officers were a different story. We didnt really have problems, because we worked side-by-side with the ones who were enlisted, she said. Some of the officers and staff NCOs, some really didnt like having women in their Marine Corps, as they put it. That has really changed now. Lloyd said she feels for her fellow Marines who have been involved with the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the challenges they face fighting an often elusive enemy. I talk to these guys when they come back, she said. They are going door-todoor, dealing with hostiles. I dont want to ever do that, but now if a woman would be asked, they would do it just as well. For more information on Stoughton Veterans Day celebrations, see page 6.
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The new dangerous animals ordinance states the chief of police may issue an order declaring an animal to be dangerous on these grounds: The animal has attacked, bitten or injured another animal or a human being. The animal has, off the property of its owner, chased, confronted or approached a person in a menacing fashion that would put a reasonable person in fear of being attacked. The animal has been trained for fighting or attack and is being handled or kept in a manner that poses a threat to public safety. The animal has acted in any manner demonstrating that it is a threat to public safety.
When an aggressive dog raced across a street a few months ago and charged another dog whose owner was taking it for a walk, Stoughton police had few options to effectively deal with the offending animal. They could have attempted to enforce a state statute that allows officials to confiscate, impound and euthanize vicious animals, but chief Greg Leck didnt want to go to that extreme. He wanted a way to warn the aggressive dogs owner short of using the nuclear option, as city attorney Matt Dregne called the state law. Late last month, the city provided that option and other incremental steps by passing a new dangerous animal ordinance after a long discussion. It allows the chief to declare an animal dangerous and provides possible actions ranging from fines to exile. It also provides for an appeals process. The chief wanted a way to warn an owner or order the owner to better control the animal, Dregne explained to the Common Council at its Oct. 22 meeting. When Leck looked into his options earlier this year, he realized there were few. One existing city ordinance only identifies an
animal that bites a human as being vicious, Leck told alders. Another ordinance that requires owners to control their animals at all times is a lighter version of a leash law, he said. The new ordinance Dregne crafted gives the police chief authority to order the animal be removed from the city or restrict how it is kept in the city. It would not give him the authority to confiscate the animal or have it euthanized, but it could impose a fine on the owner. Once such an order is delivered to a pet owner, the owner may appeal it to the Public Safety Committee. The committee would then conduct a hearing and either uphold the chiefs order or overrule it. The council approved the ordinance on a 10-2 vote, but only after a long
discussion. Alds. Eric Hohol and Ron Christianson opposed the change. Voting in favor of the new ordinance were Alds. Paul Lawrence, Greg Jenson, Tricia Suess, Tom Selsor, Sonny Swangstu, Tom Majewski, Tim Swadley, Michael Engelberger, David Kneebone and Ross Urven. In debating the ordinance, which went into effect when it was published in the Hub last week, Hohol (Dist. 4) asked that the word domesticated be added to make it clear that the ordinance would apply only if a domesticated animal were attacked, bitten or injured not a wild animal. The idea didnt gain much traction, however. Kneebone (D-1) argued that people should control their pets regardless of whether a victimized animal is
The Stoughton Opera House is looking for more volunteers to assist during the show season as the Opera House continues to gain momentum in the community. With the number of shows going up from around 60 events last year to almost 90 this season, volunteers play a large part in the production of the shows. With opportunities such as ushering shows, collecting tickets at the box office and maintenance, Opera House events coordinator Christina Dollhausen said there is something for everyones taste. We dont discriminate, she said. It doesnt matter your age, your race ... we dont turn anyone away. The Opera House has around 75 volunteers, mainly ushers, though Dollhausen said an ideal number would be around 100. Usher Kathy Christenson has been
volunteering since the Opera House reopened in 2001, and said the process to becoming an Opera House volunteer can be completed at any time, and that those interested can start mid-season. You have to go through a training program and learn the history of the Opera House, she said. Were looking for outgoing, friendly people that welcome all crowds. We have such a variety of shows that the crowds all look a little different. Shows range from the recent production of Drakula to trained cats, and volunteers are encouraged to request for shows that interest them. Retired volunteer Elaine Emkow said the best part of her ushering responsibilities was having the ability to see the show while serving the community. Its a really nice thing to do, she said. You get to see the show, and the Opera House is beautiful. You get
to dress up ... its the prestige of the Opera House that I enjoyed. Emkow retired last year along with another volunteer, Florence Folbrecht. The volunteers efforts are never ignored and always appreciated, Dollhausen said. They are what makes the Opera House click, she said. They are the lifeblood of the Stoughton Opera House. For anyone looking to donate their time to the Opera House and become a volunteer, call 877-4400 for more information.
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toughton endured an experience in the mid-to-late 2000s that I would not wish on most other communities: a Buzz Davis knock-down, dragout fight on a Stoughton contentious land use issue. Wal-Mart had proposed a large Supercenter for the lot west of Sandhill School and Lakeview Church, at Hwys. 51 and B. Other lots and uses were proposed, as well. The community was essentially evenly divided in terms of support, and WalMart withdrew its proposal in Thursday, November 7, 2013 Vol. 132, No. 14 late 2007. Even as USPS No. 1049-0655 Westerberg someone who Periodical Postage Paid, Stoughton, WI and additional offices. Published weekly on Thursday by the Unified Newspaper Group, took a side in A Division of Woodward Communications, Inc. the Stoughton Wal-Mart fight, POSTMASTER: Send Address Corrections to generally speaking, I cant say Stoughton Courier Hub, 135 W. Main St., Ste. 102, Stoughton, WI 53589. I enjoyed it. But I think the city Phone: 608-873-6671 learned much and benefited Fax: 608-873-3473 through the experience. e-mail: stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com For one thing, we developed a big box ordinance. And while the ConnectStoughton.com experience divided us in some This newspaper is printed on recycled paper. ways, it also united us in discussion on a vital community issue. General manager News I met many neighbors and new David Enstad Jim Ferolie friends because of it. david.enstad@wcinet.com stoughtoneditor@wcinet.com A surprising result of the failed Supercenter project is that to Advertising Sports this day it is cited as a reason Catherine Stang Jeremy Jones Stoughton supposedly has an stoughtonsales@wcinet.com ungsportseditor@wcinet.com anti-growth reputation and has Classifieds Website not significantly grown in the last Diane Beaman Victoria Vlisides 10-plus years. This is simply wrong. hubclassified@wcinet.com communityreporter@wcinet.com First, there is little evidence Circulation Reporters that Stoughton has an anti-busiCarolyn Schultz Scott Girard, Bill Livick, Anthony Iozzo, ness reputation. Every city leader ungcirculation@wcinet.com Mark Ignatowski, Scott De Laruelle Ive ever encountered is committed to developing business here. However, as Stoughtonites repeat Unified Newspaper Group, a division of
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a divided community to pay millions of dollars for it. Thats why the city should tread carefully with the proposed Kettle Park West development, the large project proposed for the southwest side of the city. The most disturbing part of the proposal is not just that the projects development broker isnt revealing known end-users of the property, but the city isnt asking it to. This would be less of a concern if the developer werent asking for up to $7 million in TIF money, mainly for infrastructure improvements. Its fair to ask where city subsidies may go before we grant more project approvals. Yet the Plan Commission recommended approval of the rezoning of Kettle Park West at its Oct. 14, meeting. The approval was portrayed as a baby step, and future decisions on specific site plans were appropriately deferred, but theres an important difference with those future decisions: No public hearing is provided, as it is for the rezoning. If weve learned anything from the Supercenter experience, it is that the public should have a meaningful opportunity to air its opinions on major land use decisions before they are made. And while public hearings have been held at various times on Kettle Park West, they lacked important information -- namely, what is this development going to be? The Common Council should make approval of any future specific implementation plans for any development in Kettle Park West subject to a public hearing, and it should ensure the identity of the developments are known before the hearing. Opinions may be good, bad, or neutral, or maybe the public will offer productive ideas that improve the development. Either way, the Common Council should allow those opinions to be expressed. After the Supercenter experience, we know we can handle it. Christa Westerberg is a City of Stoughton resident.
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Bring a book, take a book. The concept of a lending library is pretty simple, but considering the importance of early literacy, the goals are fairly lofty. This year, St. Anns School in Stoughton has a new lending library, built and donated by Adam Mehring, whose three boys attend the school, and its already becoming a popular attraction. St. Anns School Principal Joan Leonard said the idea came from Mehrings wife, Tamara, and Adam was more than willing to roll up his sleeves and construct the small building, which sits outside the school. Leonard said the intent is for children or their parents to take books, and either return them or add a new book in its place. Its just an exchange; a neighborhood library, she said. The intent is really
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The St. Anns School Lending Library was built by Adam Mehring, whose children Henry, Simon and Charlie attend the school.
to encourage kids to read. Leonard said the small library, which was built to emulate the schools design, holds about two dozen books, and has been busy so far this school year. She said the idea was for it
to serve students like other lending libraries for adults that are located throughout Stoughton. It looks like our school kids are starting to put books in it to share, she said. When youre talking
elementary school, its a good way to encourage literacy, and for kids to share their favorite stories, or for parents to share their kids favorite stories. The kids are really using it.
Earlier this year, Stoughton resident Jeff Doyle-Horney won the Kenmore Family Fruit Pies Competition at the Wisconsin State Fair, beating out 31 other aspiring bakers with his grandmother Lucys legendary raspberry lattice pie. Last m o n t h , h e Doyle-Horney reaped the rewards for his champion culinary concoction. His prize included a $5,000 kitchen makeover and an all-expenses trip to New York for he and his wife to attend The Food Networks Wine and Food Festival, and the couple shared a special weekend among some of the countrys more notable chefs. They also visited several famous Big Apple bakeries, though they avoided a half-block-long wait for
puffed pastries at one stop. Somebody asked me if we were going to see a Broadway show, he said. No it was all about food. I had every meal planned out, and a couple backup places. It was a once in a lifetime experience. We had a fantastic time going to The Food Network events, and staying in a nice hotel, with cars to take us around back and forth. The couple visited several famous stops, including Katzs Delicatessen from When Harry Met Sally, and went to an oyster bash, with three hours of all-you-can-eat oysters with 30 different vendors. I ate more oysters than Ive ever eaten in my life, Doyle-Horney said. He came away from the experience with some new ideas, which will be helpful, as he has now gone pro as far as future food competitions go. Ive started to bake professionally now at the restaurant Gates and Brovi in Madison, so because of that, Im no longer going to be in the amateur category, he said. I have plans to go to a national competition in Florida on April 23.
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operahouse@ci.stoughton.wi.us. support the SHS Band program. Join other crafty adults and make something special to give Lego club this holiday season at 6:30 Kids ages three and older p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, at the (parents and younger siblings Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. welcome) are invited to the Fourth St. Stoughton Public Library at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, to build a Lego masterpiece. Flu vaccine clinic All you need is your imaginaPeople are invited to Stough- tion. Call Amanda at 873-6281 ton Hospital (900 Ridge St.) for information. from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, for flu vaccinations via injection or nasal spray. The cost Spaghetti dinner is $28 for an injection; $30 for The Stoughton High School the spray. Band Boosters with the American Legion are hosting a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. Count This Penny 9, from 4-7 p.m. at the Otis Come to the Stoughton Opera Sampson American Legion FamHouse at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. ily Post 59 on N. Page St. 8 for a concert by Amanda and Dinner will include spaghetti Allen Rigell, who play guitar and meatballs, salad, bread and and bass, while their voices - one desserts. SHS Jazz band students a bit gravelly, the other crystal will provide musical entertainclear - form gorgeous textured ment. Tickets are sold at the harmonies. door: $8 for adults (13 and up), For more information, please $6 for children (5-12), and kids contact the Stoughton Opera under 5 eat for free. Proceeds House at 877-4400 or email Bahai Faith holidays. celebrities who won the war. Music from The OK Band goes from 3-6 p.m. The Legion Driver safety program Bartenders breakfast hall is located at 803 N. Page St. A classroom refresher will be Stoughton VFW Post 328 (200 For more information, call 205- offered for people 50 and older Veterans Road) will host the 9090. at the senior center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. breakfast, where veterans eat free, from 8-11:30 a.m., Sunday, The cost is $12 for AARP Car wash for veterans Nov. 10. members; $14 for non-members. The event features a breakfast Baywash Car Wash in Stough- Call 873-8585 for information. ton is offering a free car wash buffet and Bloody Mary bar. for veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. all day on Monday, Nov. Holiday Shopping Veterans Day celebration 11. Call 884-6426 for informa- Extravaganza The Stoughton Senior Center tion. Mandt Marketplace will host will host a Veterans Day musiits Holiday Shopping Extravacal tribute and luncheon at 11:45 Music appreciation series ganza from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., a.m., Monday, Nov. 11. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Stoughton People should make their resCome to the Stoughton Senior High School. ervations for this event by noon, Center at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. For more information, visit Nov. 8. Call 873-8585 for infor- 12, to hear presenter John Beu- f a c e b o o k . c o m / m a n d t m a r k e tmation. tel talk about the life of Carrie place. Jacobs Bond.
American Legion Post 59 will have a Veterans Day appreciation starting at noon on Sunday, Nov. 10. They will be showing DVDs of Marines starting at noon, followed by music and Seventh Day Baptist Church Of Albion
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
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: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. www.ezrachurch.com 129 E Main St, Stoughton | 834-9050 Sunday: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 310 E. Washington, Stoughton 873-7761 www.flcstoughton.com Sunday: 8:30 & 10 a.m. worship 9209 Fulton St., Edgerton | 884-8512 Worship services 8, 10:30 a.m. coffee hour 9 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Varsity 12:07 p.m. - AWANA 3 p.m. www.fultonchurch.org
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8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flu vaccine clinic, Stoughton Hospital 4-7 p.m., SHS band boosters spaghetti dinner, American Legion Post 59 6 p.m., Shalom Holistic Health Services Third Annual Autumn Celebration, Stoughton Hospital Bryant Center, 873-2308 7:30 p.m., Company, Stoughton Village Players Theater, $12/$14, stoughtonvillageplayers.com
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10 a.m., Lego Club, Stoughton Public Library, 8736281 5:30 p.m., Madison International Speedway Awards Night, Banushis Bar & Grill, 800 Nygard St. 7:30 p.m., Company, Stoughton Village Players Theater, $12/$14, stoughtonvillageplayers.com
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Youth dress up and show off their costumes at the annual costume contest held late last month at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.
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Trick or Treat
Mother Nature played the biggest trick last week as cold, wet weather made its way through Stoughton on Halloween. Left and right: Trick-ortreaters battle wind and rain on Halloween as they go door to door searching for candy in Stoughton. Bottom left: Despite the rain, a Stoughton family prepares their extensive lawn decorations for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Bottom Right: St. Ann School students dress up on Halloween at school.
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The unexplained
Eau Claire-based paranormal researcher/author Terry Lewis visited the Stoughton Public Library Friday afternoon to talk about his experiences traveling around the world, visiting and studying spooky haunts, particularly around the upper Midwest, and writing several popular books with co-author Terry Fisk. For more information, visit unexplainedresearch.com.
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Sophomore Eva Anderson reached the medal podium in both her individual events and again in both relays Friday at the Badger South Conference meet in Fort Atkinson. I wasnt exactly expecting to make podium in three events, said Anderson, who matched the teams best finish by taking fifth place with a 58.27 in the 100-yard freestyle. But I couldnt be happier. Anderson went on to add a seventh-place finish in the 50 free (26.61). Anderson finished her evening by swimming the lead leg of the 400 free relay, which with the help of freshman Averie Ness, junior Allie Niemeyer and senior Katherine Rude took fifth in 4:00.86. Stoughton reached the podium in five events before all was said and done Friday, but it was still only good enough to finish second to last as the Vikings 160 points only bested Monroe (30). Conference champion McFarland entered the meet ranked second overall on the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association Division 2 state poll, while Milton (sixth), Fort Atkinson (seventh) and Monona Grove (ninth) also held spots on the list. Anderson opened the meet helping anchor Stoughtons 200-medley relay of
Junior Megan Reese (center) finished 150th overall at Saturdays 41st annual WIAA Division 1 girls cross country meet at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids.
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Junior Nikki Staffen improved 18 places from her previous best finish at Saturdays 41st annual WIAA Division 1 girls cross country meet at the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids. Today was clearly Nikkis best state race, said Vikings Patrick Schneider, who felt his top runner had left a little on the course in the past. She gave it her all today and I think her performance showed that. It was so great to see her excited by having all her teammates here with her. Having never crossed the top 50 in her previous to state appearances, Staffen finished 33rd overall Saturday in 15 minutes, 15.51 seconds to help Stoughton finish 15th out of the states top 20 teams with a score of
Stoughtons girls cross country team finished 15th out of the states top 20 teams at state with a score of 406. Freshman Augustyna Brestar, junior Nikki Staffen, freshman Alyson Weum, junior Megan Reese, senior Ashley Harnack, junior Kelsey Jenny and freshman Clea Roe all competed for the Vikings.
406. This was something weve all wanted for so long, Staffen said. Running with my whole team today was just amazing. Its an experience
runner tiebreaker to break a tie for that I will keep with me forever. Defending state champion Arrow- second place. Middleton (138) was head repeated as champions with 84 the top area team, finishing fourth. points 38 ahead of Whitefish Bay and Neenah, which went to a sixth
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Senior Becky Klongland (right) earned her third straight spot on the first-team All-State list this season. Juniors Kailey Taebel and Ashli Stolen were honorable mentions.
Senior Becky Klongland added to her high school resume one last time with her third straight first-team All-State selection after finishing third this year at state. Klongland also grabbed first place at regionals and a second at sectionals. Even though we expected it and knew she would get it, it still is an unbelievable honor to get it, head coach Dave Taebel said. To be one of the top five golfers in the state three years in a row is just incredible. Klongland, who finished
tied for second and fourth the previous two years at state, was not alone on the list, however. Juniors Ashli Stolen and Kailey Taebel both made honorable mention All-State this season. And coach Taebel said some of that success comes with the example that Klongland set for the girls Even though Becky is the top player around, she does what it takes to get better and better, he said. That work ethic and determination has rubbed off on both Kailey and Ashli. And it did on some of the other girls too, including (junior) Tayler Wise who improved
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Kailey Taebel (left), Becky Klongland (middle) and Ashli Stolen earned spots on the All-State girls golf team this season.
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Stoughton native Rollie Christensen, a former Miller-Beer World Invitational Team and Individal Wristwrestling champion, travels to the Dockside Bar and Grill in Newville Saturday, Nov. 9, for the World Arm Wrestling Championships. Weigh-ins are from 10 a.m.-noon. Competition starts afterward.
Sophomore Eva Anderson reached the medal podium (top 8) in both her individual events and as part of two relays. Anderson placed fifth in the 100-yard freestyle and seventh in the 50-yard freestyle. She also helped the Vikings 200 medley and 400 free relay medal.
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(200 and 500 free), Annie Hudkins (200 IM and breaststroke), Olivia Lenz (200 IM), Savanna Smith (50 and 100 free), Alex Asleson (50 and 100 breaststroke), Averie Ness (500 free) and freshman Colena Sankbeil (500 free) and Bella Lenz, Marissa Schimelpfenig and Mary Claire Mancl in the 50 free. Sankbeil had the biggest
time drop as she bettered her 500 free time by 23 seconds. Stoughtons JV team matched its varsity counterparts, finishing seventh out of the eight teams competing with 123 points. Fourteen best times is just the way we want to finish the season and we hope to get 12 more on Saturday, McLaury said.
The Vikings varsity team travels to Middleton at 1 p.m. Saturday for the WIAA Division 1 sectional where they will compete against the fourth-ranked Cardinals and fifth-ranked Verona/Mount Horeb. Madison Memorial, Madison West and Sun Prairie round out the top teams in what is regarded as one of states top sectionals.
said. We havent been to state in a long time, but I was happy with 15th, we had a lot of girls right honestly, Vikings head around their season-best coach Patrick Schneider times.
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It was another 96 places after Staffen before freshman Alyson Weum (16:14.15) crossed the finish line as the Vikings second runner in 129th place. There were several times during her race Saturday that Ashley Harnack could do little more than smile. Ive been here before to cheer on Nikki, but its different when you are in the race, she said. Its constant yelling, cheering you on from the crowd. There were many times within the race that you just smiled because its a once in a lifetime experience. The Vikings lone senior competing at state, Harnack finished 131st in 16:17.15. It was a lot of fun being with this group, Harnack said. There were so many people that came out to support us, which is more than we suspected. Junior Megan Reese covered the 4,000-meter course in 150th place with her time of 16:33.56. Junior Kelsey Jenny finished 158th overall as the Vikings final varsity scorer in 16:44.15. Freshmen Augustyna Brestar and Clea Roe finished 173rd and 176th overall in 16:58.60 and 17:07.92, respectively. Though the Vikings graduate only one senior from the team competing at state, Schneider wasnt about to prognosticate about next season. Im not going to make any predictions because a lot can happen in a year, he said. But we certainly have a stable of fast runners who are willing to work hard. Harnack said though she wont be on the team next year, she hopes to stay close and cheer on her former teammates as they try to make it back to state. I hope to be back here every meet cheering them on, she said.
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The numbers
Total tax levy 2013 budget: $7.13 million 2014 budget: $7.31 million Mill rate (per $1,000 of assessed value) 2013 budget: 8.08 2014 budget: 8.26* Property tax bill for average home (for city portion only) 2013 budget: $1,168.12 2014 budget: $1,183.78 Increase of $16.85, or 1.44 percent (Numbers do not include TIF) * equalized values city will convert to assessed rates after numbers are final He questioned the notion that the change would create efficiencies, as suggested in the Baker Tilly report. He noted that while both the clerk and finance director received a rating of good in performance of their duties, the study also cited a general lack of responsiveness from the Finance Department, including unreturned emails, phone calls and poor customer service in general as well as significant delays.updating the Citys budget numbers and providing reports and financial information to departments when needed. Given those remarks, Selsor asked why that department would be given more responsibilities. He doubts it makes sense to add on additional responsibility to take over a separate function to which theyre not suited simply because the office is across the hall, he wrote. Lets leave Finance alone to continue to do the important and demanding job they already do well. Ald. Greg Jenson (Dist. 3), on the other hand, supports the mayors proposed changes. He praised the work of acting city clerk Pili Hougan, but thinks the city needs an HR department. He said the only way the city can afford to hire a new person to lead it is by following the mayors proposal: Relieve the clerk of personnel responsibilities, reduce the clerks pay commensurate to a lighter workload, and redirect that money to help pay for an HR directors salary. The mayor also proposed shifting the hours and duties of other clerical staff to help fund the new position. By changing it this way, it takes the clerk from a supervisory position and puts it into a support position, Jenson observed. You can then make adjustments to the salary. He called Olsons proposal well thought out and needed.
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The council will hold a public hearing on the citys preliminary 2014 budget at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in council chambers at the Public Safety building. The budget includes a .45 percent property tax levy increase, giving the city about $30,000 more in levy funds to work with. Officials estimate average home values dropped by 2 percent in assessed value in the past year. The proposed city tax rate increased from $8.08 per $1,000 of assessed value to $8.26. That means homeowners will pay an estimated $826 per every $100,000 of property value for the city portion of their property tax bill. Sullivan estimated the city will collect a total tax levy of $7.3 million for 2013.
personnel director Kelly Michaels was hired in January 2011 and again when her replacement, Nick Probst, was hired following Michaels resignation after a little more than nine months on the job. Probsts tenure as city clerk/ personnel director lasted only 11 months. Those resignations led Olson to conclude that the city was asking too much of one person, which is why shes proposed separating those duties and assigning them to two people. But in his letter, Selsor questioned the assumption that Michaels and Probst resigned because of the workload. He erroneously wrote that both had legal training and left to work in the fields in which they were trained. Probst did in fact hold a law degree, but Michaels had served more than two decades as a municipal clerk and left to take a job as clerk in Brookfield. Still, Selsor said, the clerk functions to support the different departments in the city, and I dont find it appropriate to put that position in one of the other departments. I think it makes a very big difference in the way the clerks office runs if its in an unrelated department. Its just not a good balance.
He suggested trying the position for a year and if the city still had problems, then spend the $30,000 for a study. Where would the city find the money to pay for the position? We have the headroom to do it, he said. We left $184,000 on the table last year, tax wise. So there is money out there. The mayor doesnt want to increase taxes, however there are times when you have to spend money. Putting the clerk under the finance director makes no sense to me no sense at all. In fact, Majewski said, he thinks the city should have hired both an HR specialist and an information technology specialist at least a year ago. He believes the city is understaffed, which resulted in some of the problems in City Hall. Jenson also thinks the city needs both positions. And although he supports the mayors plan, he also said, We have been maybe too frugal, and its coming back to bite us now. We have people who are doing much more than their job description requires.
Ald. Tom Majewski (Dist. 3) totally agrees with Selsor. I dont see the logic of why finance would be in charge of the clerk, he said. It would be about as logical as putting the finance director under the Creating the need for auspices of the public works department. change Majewski thought the city Jenson said he had sug- should have hired an HR spegested hiring an HR special- cialist after Probst resigned. ist when former city clerk/
mayors proposal. He said the city has needed an HR position ever since Ive been on the council. Three years ago we tried to make an amendment to create the position but there wasnt enough support for it. Swadley cited lots of ways an HR director could help the city: It will help us put somebody in place that can handle day-to-day operations as far as employees, goal setting, evaluation, working with our insurance agents and whats left of our unions, and help us create a far and equitable pay and benefit package schedule for our employees. Like virtually everyone involved with city government, Swadley think in a perfect world the city would have both an IT and HR specialist, although hes not sure how we could pull that off at this point financially. While he has some concerns about putting the clerk under the finance department, he generally supports the idea. A bigger issue, he said, is reducing the clerks pay and increasing it for the finance director. I havent seen the numbers yet, but theyre talking about rearranging some pay schedules at the same time between the clerk and the finance director, he said. I feel that before we start moving money around or giving raises, I want to make sure this works because there have clearly been some issues that need to be addressed, and if were going to reward people we want to make sure that were getting something in return. Swadley said there are some deficiencies in the finance office that have not been addressed, so I dont agree with reducing the clerks salary and increasing the finance directors salary.
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With 80 percent of our budget being staff, we cannot cut our way out of this without reducing staff, he said. We do not have to make decisions on staff right away, but we should have a process, and
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talk people out of it, he said. We give em a lot of the bad information, so the ones who are left, they really want to do it, and when they do it, they say, Those guys did say that Id have to pay for my own room, take care of this but look at my paycheck. Its a great career. Bork said one reason the state apprenticeships can be tough for young people is theyre often posted away from home for many
months. Some people dont want to go more than 10-15 miles from home, he said. But you get on with a contractor, you could be anywhere in Wisconsin, and that eats up a lot of people. Still, Bork says he wonders about someone looking to start a good career who would reject a $24-an-hour job because it wasnt worth their time, as one young man recently
told him at an event. We try to instill here the work ethic has got to be there, he said. If its not, youre not going to make it. But for those who do, Bork said its a good career with benefits for those willing to work hard. We get paid good money to do it, he said. We have a Cadillac health insurance and excellent pension programs - not that these kids worry about
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Economic times may still be tough for many, but for those whove learned skilled trades, opportunities and careers are growing. With that positive message in mind for young people, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin (WDBSCW) is partnering with area trade organizations and more than a dozen Dane County high schools including Stoughton High School (SHS) to raise awareness about area career possibilities in skilled trades. The Trade Up campaign will run through May, focusing on eight trade careers: electricians, sheet metal workers, steamfitters, painters and drywall finishers, plumbers, laborers, bricklayers and iron workers. Students, parents and educators can access workforce information online on any of the trades and can watch videos to understand the nature of the work. SHS school-to-career counselor Cindy Vaughn said historically, high school students knowledge of career opportunities in construction trades has been limited to jobs such as carpentry, so Trade Up helps expand that and educate them on a greater range of the building trades.
She said there is a lot to learn about them, for students and adults alike. Often people think that jobs such as those (are) low-paying and requiring little skill and knowledge, she said. Neither of these assumptions is correct. Not surprisingly, Vaughn said some of the most common questions students ask are, Why do I have to learn this? and When will I ever use this? She said the program will answer those questions and more. The Trade Up campaign highlights the skills, knowledge and education required for these trades, courses relevant to someone working in one of these jobs, identifies earning potential and also the job outlook, Vaughn said. The school has Trade Up posters near its Art, Fab Lab and Technology Education classrooms to both draw students attention and encourage them to find out more about careers in the construction trades. Vaughn said the schools Technology Education program offers many courses for students to develop skills and knowledge important for work in the fields, including welding, engineering, drafting and design and (mainly woods) construction. The two Fab Lab courses would also be beneficial to a student interested in entering the construction
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WDBSCW board member Clay Tschillard said the campaign will bring more visibility to a growing industry that is in need of professionals in this area of the state. Theres probably never been a better time for a young person to consider a career in the skilled trades, he said. Apprenticeships in the skilled trades can lead to satisfying and financially stable careers. Pat Schramm, executive director of the Workforce Development Board, said the campaign is an investment in the future for both employers and students. Partnership between businesses (and) academic institutions is the solution to developing training strategies and solutions that are critical to providing a sustainable talent pipeline for the future, he said. Apprenticeships can help develop the technical qualifications and workplace competencies that are needed. The participating school districts are Belleville, Cambridge, Deerfield, DeForest, Madison Metropolitan, Marshall, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Verona, Waunakee and Wisconsin Heights.
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William Andrew Harried Thomas Gavney Joyce Ann Cook
Joyce Ann Cook, age 76, passed away peacefully at the Skaalen Home in Stoughton Wisconsin on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013. Joyce was born on July 27, 1937, in Little Chute to Robert and Margaret (Jansen) Lamers. She attended high school in Stoughton and married her high school sweetheart, Stanley David Cook on Oct. 5, 1957. They started their family and moved to Cambridge where they raised six children, Mark (Pam) Cook, Ann (James) Hougan, MarySue (Aaron) Kravik, Margie (Kevin) Menard, David Cook (Ken Howard), and Christopher (Heather) Cook. Joyce enjoyed time spent with her fourteen grand children and ten great-grandchildren. Joyce was proceeded in death by her baby sister Margo, her parents Robert and Margaret, and husband Stanley. She is survived by her brothers James Lamers, Martin (Jean) Lamers, and Jeffrey Lamers, sister Kristine Lamers, her children, grand children, Nichole (Brandon) Fitzgerald, Angela (Kevin) Kettner, Anthony (Michelle) Cook, Emily (Michael) Hebbe, Andrew (Jodie) Hougan, Charles (Elise) Hougan, Benjamin Thayer, Natalya (Jeff) Jacobson, Kaitlyn Thayer, Matthew and Alexander Menard, Wyatt, Madelynn and Jackson Cook. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren, Sidney, Dominic and Lauren Hebbe, Bodi, Remi and Quinn Fitzgerald, Andrew and Jacob Kettner, Blake Hougan and Benjiman Hougan. There will be a private family burial at Lake Ripley Cemetery where she will rest next to Stanley for eternity. A celebration of Joyces life will be held at the Christiana Town Hall at 773 Koshkonong Road, in Cambridge on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. All family and friends are invited to attend. The Nitardy Funeral Home, Cambridge, is assisting the family, nitardyfuneralhome.com.
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William Andrew Bill/ Tooter Harried, passed away Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, at the Stoughton Hospital of natural causes. Bill was born on Sept. 1, 1948, the son of Henry and Lucille (Mortenson) Harried. Bill was a lifelong Stoughtonite who was born, raised and spent his life in the community that he so enjoyed. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a sister Judith Ann. Bill is survived by a sister Barbara Harried, a niece Emily Furseth and his two pugs, Tucker and Ace. He is also survived by his beloved cousins and his family of friends and you all know who you are raise a Bud for Bill. Bills lifelong profession was that of a carpet layer and he had a passion for the work that he loved. He would say he loved what he did every day of his life and was always happy to go to work. Bill loved to golf and hit a hole in one. He was also a Packer and sports enthusiast. As a friend to so many, this kind and gentle man will be truly missed. Bills life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Cress Funeral Home, Stoughton from noon until 2 p.m. and will continue with a luncheon at the Stoughton VFW Post 328, 200 Veterans Road, Stoughton. Please share your memories at cressfuneralservice. com. Cress Funeral & Cremation Service 206 W. Prospect Stoughton 873-9244
Thomas J. Gavney passed away on Oct. 30, 2013, at Skaalen Retirement Home in Stoughton. He was born on Nov. 24, 1933, the son of Thomas and Alice (Wedeward) Gavney, in Beloit. Thomas married his wife of 55 years, Sally (Rockstead) Gavney, in 1956. Thomas is survived by his children, David Gavney, Rebecca (Dan) Driscoll, Dale (Jennifer Blasen) Gavney, and Sara (Dorn) Gavney Moore; grandchildren, Andrew Driscoll and Malia and Ben Gavney; sister Alice (Gene) Duclon, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Harold and Raymond Gavney; and sisters, Mary Gallagher and Mildred (May) Helmts. Thomas also leaves behind many friends, including those at Skaalen Home and the Koffee Kup in Stoughton. A memorial service celebrating Thomas life was held at Skaalen Retirement Home, 400 North Morris St., Stoughton, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Following the service, Thomas was interned at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 1827 North Washington St., Janesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated for The Beloit Snappers and the International Crane Foundation. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com. Gunderson Stoughton Funeral & Cremation Care 1358 Highway 51 N. 873-4590
Helping hands
Cub Scout Pack 162 lent a helping hand at St. Ann Catholic Church recently as they helped with some yard work and fall clean up.
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STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE SETTING TIME TO HEAR APPLICATION AND DEADLINE FOR FILING CLAIMS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Irene Holtan
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Case No. 13PR727 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth April 30, 1909 and date of death August 28, 2013, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1734 Tower Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 3. The application will be heard at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005, before the presiding Probate Registrar, on (Date) December 2, 2013 at (Time) 8:30 a.m. You do not need to appear unless you object. The application may be granted if there is no objection. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedents estate is (Date) January 31, 2014. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. 6. This publication is notice to any persons whose names or addresses are unknown. If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in the court process, please call 2664311 at least 10 working days prior to the scheduled court date. Please note that the court does not provide transportation. Please check with person named below for exact time and date. Lisa Chandler Probate Registrar October 29, 2013 Michael D. Rumpf PO Box 1 Cambridge, WI 53523 608-423-3254 Bar Number: 01015663 Published: November 7, 14 and 21, 2013 WNAXLP
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 704.90 the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Sunday November 24th at 10:00 a.m. preview at 9:30 a.m. on date of sale only; on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Kestrel Self Storage - 305 Industrial Circle, Unit #23, Stoughton, WI 53589. Bidding is on the complete contents of the unit of the personal property/ goods stored therein by the below named occupant: Unit #23 Occupant: Peter Obranovich 208 1/2 Forton Street, Stoughton, WI, 53589. Contents are as follows: Set of used tires, lawn care equipment, used mattress & box spring, used desk chair and other misc. items. Purchase must be made in cash only, paid at the time of the sale. All goods are sold As Is and must be removed at the time of the purchase. We reserve the right to reject any/all bids. Sale is subject to adjournment. Note: Call 608-334-1450 to confirm that the sale will proceed as scheduled. Published November 7 and 14, 2013 WNAXLP
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HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Fall-Rates** 30 + Years Professional European-Craftsmanship 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 TOMAS PAINTING Professional, Interior, Exterior, Repairs. Free Estimates. Insured. 608-873-6160 ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Electrical Repair and Installations. Call 800-757-0383 (wcan) ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and Reliable Handyman Services. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today. Call 800-604-2193 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Plumbing Repairs Call 800-981-0336 (wcan) RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering winter 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.
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STOUGHTON- 1860 Sheryl Lane, Nov 7-8-9 Thr 2-6, Fri 8-4, Sat 8-noon. Holiday, household, furniture, bikes, clothing, winterwear, sport stuff, everything must go. STOUGHTON- 400 N Morris St Skaalen Friendship Room. Tuesday November 12th 9am-noon
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NEW MATTRESS SETS from $89. All sizes in stock! 9 styles. www. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI Open 7 days a week (wcan) VERONA 214 Noel Way Clara Lingard Estate Sale (tag) Fri. & Sat. - Nov 8 & 9, 9:am-4:pm Furniture - Tools - Household - More! Bedroom sets, dressers, desk, sofa, lamps, kitchen table & chairs, washing machine, large assortment of Christmas decorations, kitchen items, tools. Look for Hawley signs. See HawleyAuctions.com for photos and details. Hawley Auctions & Estate Sales 608-437-4650
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510 N Monroe Street Stoughton Open House Sunday, November 10 Noon to 2:00 p.m.
PRICE NOW $164,900!
Great Home, Great New Price! Most the work has been done! Just move in and call it home. 3 bedrooms, Hardwood oors, Wood Burning FP, Fenced yard, and Huge Garage! Hosted By: Annessa MacTaggert Community Developers, Inc. 608.843.6123 mactaggerta@gmail.com
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY IF YOU USED THE BLOOD THINNER PRADAXA and suffered internal bleeding, hemorrhaging, required hospitalization or a loved one died while taking Pradaxa between October 2010 and the Present. You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727 (CNOW)
Drivers: Class A CDL Tractor/Trailer Daycab Drivers Wanted. Competitive Pay, Frequent Home Time. JOIN THE DEBOER trans TEAM NOW! 800-825-8511 www. drivedeboer.com (CNOW) Regional Runs Available- CHOOSE the TOTAL PACKAGE: Regular, Frequent HOME TIME; TOP PAY BENEFITS, Mthly BONUSES, Automatic DETENTION PAY & more! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp. Reqd. EEOE/AAP HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER 866-322-4039 www.drive4marten.com (CNOW) OTR Drivers Needed Above Avg. Mileage Pay. Avg. 2500-3500 Miles/WK 100% No Touch. Full Benefits Drivers-CDL-A Train and work for us! Professional, W/401K. 12 Months CDL/A Experience 1-888-545- focused CDL training available Choose Company Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease Trainer. (877) 9351 Ext 13 www.doublejtransport.com (CNOW) 369-7893 www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.com (CNOW) ATTENTION: Class A CDL semi drivers - West coast MISCELLANEOUS reefer runs, late model equipment, rider program, excellent miles, competitive pay. Call Chuck or Tim THIS SPOT FOR SALE! Place a 25 word classified ad (800) 645-3748. (CNOW) in 180 newspapers in Wisconsin for $300. Call 800-227NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a CAREER in 7636 or this newspaper. Www.cnaads.com (CNOW) trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified SPORTING GOODS courses and offer Best-In-Class training. New New Lisbon Sports Club Gun Show November 15-16 Academy Classes Weekly No Money Down or Credit Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm. New Lisbon Community Check Certified Mentors Ready and Available Paid Center. HWY 80 Exit-61 190/94. Guns, fishing, knives. (While Training With Mentor) Regional and Dedicated Browse/Lunch Dennis 608-562-3808. (CNOW) Opportunities Great Career Path Excellent Benefits WANTED TO BUY OR TRADE Package. Please Call: (602) 842-0353 (CNOW) WANTED older Boy Scout badges. Highest prices GORDON TRUCKING CDL-A Truck Drivers Up to for Jamboree, WWW, Eagle, Merit Badge, Camp $5,000 Sign-on Bonus & $.56 CPM! Solo & Teams, Full badges. Individual pieces or collections. 800-877-1544 Benefits, Excellent Hometime No Northeast. EOE Call 7 gimogash@comcast.net (CNOW) days/wk! 866-565-0569 GordonTrucking.com (CNOW)
Work local! Community Living Connections is hiring part-time and full-time Direct Support Staff to provide residential support to adults with developmental disabilities who live in Stoughton. Skills Teachers- part-time or full-time, teach assist with activities of daily living, coordinate and accompany people to recreational activities and provide assistance with personal cares as needed. Hours available are early mornings, afternoons/evenings and weekends. Program Coordinator- full-time, act as the lead residential staff and provide direct care, plan and implement activity schedules, maintain a clean well-managed household, teach daily living skills, some financial and administrative responsibilities, train and supervise direct care staff. Work hours include afternoons, evenings and weekends.
When you become part of the CLC team you will enjoy: Competitive Wages Excellent Benefits Paid Training Weekend, Early Morning and Evening Shifts Casual Work Environments An Opportunity to Positively Impact your Community
Applications are available at www.clconnections.org or Email your resum to hr@clconnections.org Community Living Connections 6515 Watts Road, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53719 AA/EOE
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DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan) NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 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. CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print. 873-6671 or RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-206-2347 STORAGE INSIDE - RV - AUTO - BOAT & PONTOON. @ very low prices. Pickup, Winterizing, Delivery. We Do It All! American Marine, Schawano. 866-9552628. americanmarina.com (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. UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24 / 7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road
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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
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DIRECTV OVER 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call now! Triple Savings. $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free! Start saving today. 800-320-2429 (wcan) 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 now 888-719-6981 (wcan) SAVE ON CABLE TV, Internet, Digital Phone, Satellite. Youve Got A Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 888-714-5772 (wcan)
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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 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 OREGON 1 Bedroom upper apartment. Utilities included. Smoke free. No pets. $595. 608-835-9269 OREGON BERGAMONT Duplex. 3 BR, 2.5 Bath, 2 fireplaces, 2 car garage, finished lower level, screened porch. Available December 1 $1600+ 608-212-0420 STOUGHTON- ONE-BEDROOM Appliances included. Garage. No Pets- No Smoking. Now Available 608-873-3432 VERONA 2 Bedroom Apartment $690 in a small 24 unit building. Includes heat, hot water, water & sewer, off-street parking, fully carpeted, dishwasher and coin operated laundry and storage in basement. Convenient to Madisons west side. Call KC at 608-273-0228 to view your new home.
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Manpower is hiring seasonal production workers in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Entry level, no experience required. First shift, Monday through Saturday. Pay is $8.50/hr with significant overtime. If you are interested in applying, or need more information. Please contact Lindsey Watson at 608-662-9929 ext. 70462. Or come meet with Lindsey on November 7th, Stoughton Library, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725 DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The Courier Hub Classifieds. Call 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
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Kuhn North America, Inc. in Brodhead, WI is a global leader in the agricultural machinery industry! CNC Machinist (4th/Weekend Shift) - The position requires set up and operation of machining equipment including various presses, mills, hobbing equipment, and manual/CNC lathes. The position requires the ability to operate measuring and material handling equipment, read blueprints and perform basic math functions. A vocational diploma in machine tool and production machining experience is preferred.
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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 STOUGHTON 2BR $725. includes heat, water/sewer. No dogs, 1 cat is Ok. E.H.O. 608-222-1981 ext 2 or 3.
Driversmustbeover24yearsold,have18monthstractor trailerexp.or6monthsT/Texp.withacertificatefroman accredited driving school & meet all DOT requirements.
Welder (2nd Shift) - Seeking skilled welders to weld unit shells, sub-assemblies and components. A vocational diploma in welding or a minimum of two years production welding experience is required. Experience in GMAW and ux cored arc welding, blue print reading and operating material handling equipment is preferred. Visit our website at www.kuhnnorthamerica.com to view professional employment opportunities! Second shift runs M-Th, 3:15PM to 1:15 AM and 4th/ Weekend shift runs Friday-Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A high school diploma or GED is required for all positions. We offer a competitive wage and complete benet package (health, life, dental, and disability insurance, paid vacations and holidays, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement) for these full-time positions. Pre-employment drug screening is required. Complete application at: Kuhn North America, Inc. 1501 West Seventh Avenue Brodhead, WI 53520
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A volunteer hands out a sharps container at the drug take-back day Saturday, Oct. 26. The sharps and unused medication collection featured a drive-through location at the Stoughton Fire Station.
Medication collection
Volunteers collect and sort used sharps and unused medication as part of a national collection at the Stoughton Fire Station.
The Courier Hub now sells photos on smugmug. com that will be mailed directly to you. The prices havent changed, but the convenience has. You can go to Connect Stoughton.com and click on photo galleries on the top bar. That will take you to our Smugmug account where you can browse photos. There are also links under the photo galleries tab that link directly to community and sports photos. There is also a slideshow at the bottom of the web page that is linked to our smugmug account, as well. Once on smugmug, you can click on a gallery and click the buy button on the photo or on the tab above it. There, you will have a choice of a 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10. A 4x6 is 4.95 plus taxes. A 5x7 is 6.95 plus taxes and an 8x10 is 9.95 plus taxes. If a photo you want is not in a gallery, email reporter Victoria Vlisides at communityreporter@ wcinet.com and, for sports photos, email assistant sports editor Anthony Iozzo at sports reporter@wcinet.com. They will add the photo to smugmug and help you through the order.