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Tower TimesCity of Stoughton Issue 2, Summer 2015

A YEAR IN REVIEWWe have all enjoyed watching the new Cultural HeritageCenter, LIVSREISE, grow and open during SyttendeMai 2015. We look forward to all that it will bring toStoughton residents, Stoughton business and visitorsalike.

AJ Arnett, Norse View Holdings LLC has broughtthe majority of residential development to

Stoughton in 2015 by building 9 single familyhomes and planning 28 more at the corner of

Cty Hwy B and N. Page Street.

Stoughton Hospital continues to workon parking lot reconfiguration andadditions while beginning an additionand remodel of the ambulance

garage and emergency/urgent carerooms.

Skaalen Home RetirementServices is remodeling all 3residential wings on the eastside of their building.

Viking Brew Pub, owned byVik and Lori Malling becameStoughton’s first brew pubwhen it opened in August

2014.Milestone Senior Living isconstructing a 40 unit seniorliving complex at 2220 LincolnAvenue.

Spanrie Properties is buildinga 7-unit multiplex residentialbuilding at 2301 Lincoln Avenue.

Jordan Tilleson and Nicole Hinescontinue to seek the right locationfor Stoughton’s first DoggieDaycare, potentially at the formerStoughton Lumber location.

The historic Turner & AtkinsonTobacco Warehouse at

515 E MainStreet

has become a new home to Lageret, a wedding and celebrationvenue.

Purple Ocean LLC continues to work to remodel and convertthe old Pack ‘R Place, located at 208 W Main Street into a take-out restaurant.

Main Street Kitchen moves into a more central Main Streetlocation at 120 E Main Street.

Fahrenheit 364, opened at 364 E Main Street across from theStoughton Opera House, providing refreshments to OperaHouse patrons.

Level Up The Natural Athlete, opened at 225 Hoel Avenue byremodeling the old church building at that location.

Meloniece Gaskin has opened a new Group Daycare at 1425 E.Main Street.

The City has begun to work with NAFA, a current businesslocated in our industrial park to help them grow and expand,right here in Stoughton utilizing the new property north of ourcurrent business park.

Zalk Josephs Fabricators LLC completed a 14,753 sq. ft.addition to their facility at 400 Industrial Circle.

The Stoughton FUDA, Future Urban Development Area, studyconcluded in April 2015. The City of Stoughton, Stoughton AreaSchool District, surrounding townships worked with the CapitalRegional Planning Commission to discuss and plan what the

future of our area may look like.Stoughton High School is receiving a new entry and faceliftover the summer months.

The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign War have begunfundraising for the new Veterans Memorial Park, located justoutside the city limits in the town of Pleasant Springs.

The City of Stoughton and Stoughton Redevelopment Authoritycontinue to pursue the purchase of the former Milfab site andredevelopment of the river front redevelopment area.

The City of Stoughton continues to work with ForwardDevelopment Group on the Kettle Park West project, Phase1 contains a new 34.1 acre commercial center at the cornersof Hwy 51 and 138. This development will bring a Wal-Martsupercenter, a new Kwik Trip, a Mc Farland Bank branch aswell as many other retail opportunities to Stoughton. Phase 2

and 3 of this development may bring additional businessopportunities, mixed use and residential development.

As Stoughton’s Mayor, I continue to work to fulfill ourgoal of retaining and bringing new jobs, goods and

services for all in our community.


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ALL DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSEHave you ever wondered…

…what the Mayor’s office looks like?

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

…about who keeps the lights on and the water flowing?

…about the renovations at the Youth Center?… what are people up to at the Senior Center?

WE INVITE YOU TO EASE YOUR CURIOSITY!The City will host anAll Department Open House onAugust 13, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Come spend the afternoon with us and tour: City Hall (Mayor, Clerk, Finance,Planning, Parks and Rec.), the Fire Department, the Public Safety building (Po-lice, Media services, Council Chambers), the Senior Center, the Street Depart-ment, the EMS Department, Troll Beach, Stoughton Utilities, the Youth Center,the Library, and the Opera House.

CPR COURSEWould you knowwhat to do?Feeling helpless in an emergencycan be frustrating. StoughtonArea EMS recognizes the impor-tance of community participation when minutes matter most. Please consider enrolling in a CPR course.For class offerings and course fees please go to: www.cityofstoughton.com/ems or call 646-0464.

You can make a lifetime of difference.

HARVESTING THE POWER IN OUR COMMUNITY!Calling on all Stoughton residents to downloadand enable a new app that can literally help savelives. Earlier this year, with financial supportfrom Meriter-Unity Point Health and integrationfrom Dane County EMS, PulsePoint was revealed

county wide. This phone application is working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Application userscan now be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. If the emergen-cy occurs in a public place, the application will alert citizens in the vicinity (within a 1/4 mile) of the needfor bystander CPR simultaneously with the dispatch of advanced medical care. When needed, users thathave opted-in receive a notification accompanied by a distinctive tone, following, a map displays showingthe location of the emergency along with the location of the app user. The application is not activated forprivate residential addresses. The application also directs citizens to the exact location of the nearest publicaccess AED. The application is activated during an emergency by the Dane County 911 center.

When needed, users that have opted-in receive a notification accompanied by a distinctive tone, fol-lowing, a map displays showing the location of the emergency along with the location of the app user.

The application is available on both i-phones and android phones.

Why is this important? Every year 325,000 people die from sudden cardiac arrest. That averages oneperson every two minutes. Performing CPR is life-saving aid until more advanced help can arrive.Between 50-60 % of Americans report they have had some sort of CPR training but only a third ofsudden cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR. The American Heart Association reports thatimmediate effective bystander CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.

For more information, please visit PulsePoint.org. For help downloading and enabling the app, call orvisit Stoughton Area EMS, 516 South 4th Street, 873-6500.

TEFAP INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015

Household Monthly Income Annual Income

1 $1,815 $21,775

2 $2,456 $29,471

3 $3,097 $37,167

4 $3,739 $44,863

5 $4,380 $52,559

6 $5,021 $60,255

7 $5,663 $67,951

8 $6,304 $75,947

9 $6,945 $83,343

10 $7,587 $91,039

11 or moreadd $641

per personadd $7,696per person

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PANTRYThe pantry is in need of volunteers. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and generally work a shiftin either the morning or afternoon. Pantry hours are 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. until 3:00

p.m Monday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. Volunteers are also needed tohelp out with food drives. If you can help, please go to the City of Stoughton website and completethe on line volunteer application.

FREE RIDES FOR FOOD PANTRYFree Rides Available to and from the Stoughton Food Pantry, 520 S. Fourth Street, on Wednesday

afternoons only. These rides are provided by the Affordable TransportationProgram.

To qualify, call 873-8103 on Monday afternoons or Tuesday mornings be-tween 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to schedule a t ime to shop at the food pan-try and arrange for transportation. When you schedule your appointment,provide your name, address, and phone number plus the number of peopleneeding a ride to request a p ick-up from your home, followed by a drop-off

to your home with your groceries. Please use this service only if you have no other option.

NOTE: individuals and families are eligible to utilize this food pantry once per month.

It was my neighbor, Ifelt so helpless!

Do what I did! Take aCPR course, and thenyou will always know

exactly what to do!

UNLICENSED AND INOPERABLE VEHICLES • Are not allowed to be stored for more than 15 days on private property unless zoned for such

storage.

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

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

Some available options are:

• The vehicle may be placed in a closed garage.

• The vehicle may be made operable.

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

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

If you have any questions regarding this issue, contact the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or

email [email protected]

FENCE INSTALLATIONBefore installing a fence, there are a few requirements that need attention.

1. Locate your lot lines: there should be metalstakes buried at each corner of your lot. Talkwith your neighbors and/or use a metal detectorto help find the stakes. Copies of any lot withinthe City of Stoughton can be attained from thePlanning Department which will aid in findingstakes and to draw a site plan. If lot stakescannot be located, it may be necessary to hirea surveyor. There is a verification inspection ofthe lot stakes required by the Department ofPlanning and Development staff prior to permit issuance.

2. Obtain a permit: no fence shall be erected within the city until a permit is obtained from theDepartment of Planning and Development at City Hall. A detailed plan showing where your

fence will be located is necessary, including distances from lot lines and any structures. Asample site plan is provided with the zoning permit application.

3. Placement: fences may be installed a minimum of 3 feet from side and rear lot lines, unlessthe adjacent owner consents in writing to the entrance upon such owner’s land for thepurpose of maintenance; or a maintenance f ree fence is being installed, in which case thefence may have a minimum setback of 6 inches from the lot lines. Side and rear yard fencesin residential districts shall not be more than 6 feet in height from grade. Front yard fencesshall not exceed 4 feet in height from grade.

4. Easements & greenways: fences shall not be installed in utility easements designed to conveywastewater, electric distribution, water d istribution, or stormwater drainage and shall beprohibited from dedicated greenways. There are also distance requirements from electricaltransformers.

5. Contact Diggers Hotline: prior to placement at 1-800-242-8511.

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding fences, please call theCity Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.


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SWIMMING POOL INFORMATIONBefore construction or assembly of a pool, there are a few requirements that need attention.

1. Obtain a permit: above ground pools havinga water depth greater than thirty-six inches atany point shall not be constructed or assembledwithin the city until a permit is obtained fromthe department of Planning & Developmentat City Hall, 381 E. Main Street. All in groundpools require a permit. A dimensioned plan

showing the location of the proposed pool andfencing in relation to the lot lines is requiredprior to approval. The applicant will need tolocate lot stakes and Planning Department staffwill need to verify the stakes have been locatedprior to permit issuance.

2. Placement: pools may be installed on rear orside lots only and shall not be closer than ispermitted in the zoning code for an accessorybuilding and in no case shall the water line ofany pool be less than 6 feet from any lot line.Per code, no pool shall be located under or overelectrical services. Pools and fencing shall notbe installed in utility easements designed toconvey electric distribution, water distribution,wastewater, or stormwater drainage and shallbe prohibited from dedicated greenways.

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

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

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

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

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

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

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding pools please contact thecity Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email to [email protected]

DECK INFORMATIONBefore installing a deck there are a few requirements that need attention.

1. Obtain a permit: no deck shall be erected or replaced within the city until a permit isobtained from the department of Planning & Development at City Hall. A detailed planshowing location of the proposed deck in relation to the lot lines and the house is requiredprior to approval. Lot stakes may need to be located and identified by city staff prior topermit issuance.

2. Placement: decks for one and two family residences must adhere to the setback requirements

for the specific zoning district where located, except decks that are 1-foot in height or lessmay be setback 20 feet f rom the rear lot line. Contact the Zoning Administrator to find outthe specific setback for your situation. Deed restrictions may have additional requirements.Decks may not be located in any easement.

3. Construction requirements: for attached decks, it is required to use 48-inch deep footingsto prevent heaving. A guardrail is required for decks more than 2-feet above ground. Theminimum height for a guardrail is 3-feet. The guardrail must restrict the passing of a 4-inchor larger sphere through spacing.

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

5. Call for an inspection: it is your responsibility to call for an inspection. An inspection isrequired after digging the holes for the footings, prior to pouring concrete. The BuildingInspector can be reached at 608-873-7626.

These requirements are not all inclusive. If you have any questions regarding decks, please call theBuilding Inspector at 873-7626 or the Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421.

LAWN CARE TIPSIf there are areas of your yard you don’t physically go to, considerlandscaping that area with native plants instead of turf.

• If you have natural or “wild” areas on your property, thinktwice before deciding to convert them to turf or traditionallandscaped areas. Natural areas usually require less timeand money to maintain than formal landscapes, and areusually the best at preventing water pollution from runoff.This is especially important for waterfront property.

• Adjust your mower to a height of at least three inches ormore.

• Mow frequently enough that you can leave grass clippings on the lawn and don’t have torake.

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

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

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


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

SECOND FLOOR RENOVATION NEWSThank you to everyone who hasmade the Library renovationpossible. Here are a few high-lights about operations duringthe renovation.

• Construction is scheduledto begin August 3.

• The Carnegie basementmeeting room and thesecond floor meetingrooms will be unavailableduring the months of Julythrough October.

• During the month of Julysome library materialswill be moved from the

second floor to other locations. Look for signs and ask thestaff. We’ll point you in the right direction!

• Near the end of July, the second floor will be closed andour librarians will “set up shop” on the Mezzanine toassist you.

• The remaining second floor Library materials will be storedoff-site for the duration of the renovation.

• In addition to Library materials, all furniture and shelvingwill be removed from the second floor.

• Computer availability will be limited. Please see below formore information.

• Holds from other libraries and delivery service will be fullyavailable.

• During some of the renovation, the side door by the alleywill be used as a temporary entrance.

• the main entrance will be changed from the front door to

the side door by the alley.

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

LIBRARY CLOSED WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2FOR LIBRARY STAFF IN-SERVICE Every year in September, the Li-brary is closed for a day of stafftraining. We call this the “staff in-service.” The day includes meet-ings, technical and other kinds oftraining; plus an intensive collec-tion development experience inwhich staff participate. This year,we are coordinating our staff in-service to correspond to renova-tion work that would be best done when the Library is closed.

UPDATE ON EBOOKS, COMPUTERS,WIRELESS ACCESS, AND COPY MACHINEFull wireless access will be availableduring the renovation, but only limit-ed library computer access and print-ing will be offered, and scanners willnot be available. Personal one-on-onesessions to learn about how to use li-brary eBooks will be available asalways via pre-scheduled appoint-ments. Full use of the coin-operat-ed copy machine will be availablemost days. Contact the Library formore information.

1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN Join the Stoughton Public Li-brary’s early literacy initiative:“1000 Books Before Kindergar-ten.” We challenge parents andcaregivers to read 1000 bookswith their child before he or sheenters kindergarten. We pro-vide fun reading logs, a child’s

eye-level progress chart to trackmilestone completions, and jun-gle animal stickers to celebrateevery 100 books read.

Thanks to generous donations from the Stoughton Kiwanis andConant Automotive, we were able to purchase incentive books aswell. Each child will receive a free book after reading 500 booksand again at 1000 books.

Provide your children with literature-rich foundations to preparethem for success in school. This ongoing program is open to anychild aged 0-5 who is not yet in school. Come by the Children’sDesk to sign up. You can enroll any time, and the program runsyear-round.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARYThe Friends (FOL) is a non-profitgroup whose purpose is to raisefunds to support our StoughtonPublic Library. The Friends’ annualcontribution to the library serves avaluable role in assisting the Libraryto the wonderful services so manyin the community rely on. The coregroup of board members has lostlong time beloved Library employeeMarilyn Granrud, as well as the re-location out of Stoughton of two other board members which hasreduced their availability. While the Friends have many loyal vol-unteers who help with the various fund raising events throughoutthe year, we need new members willing to serve on planning com-mittees or on the board. The Friends board meets bi-monthly onthe second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the library.The next meeting is August 12th. Please consider volunteeringeven if you only have limited time to donate.

Upcoming events: “Meet and Greet” at the library on September19th, 11 – 2 :00 p.m. Holiday Lunch on November 21st at BBG’s.

VISIT THE LIBRARYDuring our renovation, please watch for entrance chang-es and other possible changes. Check the Library’s websitewww.stolib.org or call 873-6281.

The Stoughton Public Library, located at 304 S. Fourth St., at thecorner of 4th & Main, just west of the clock tower in downtownStoughton.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5. ClosedSunday. There is no charge for a library card – just bring in pictureidentification with proof of current address. If your ID does notshow your current address, please bring another proof of addresssuch as a piece of mail, personal check, lease agreement, etc….Parents must sign the registration form for children under age 18.

Your library card can be used in any public library in Adams, Co-lumbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, or Wood counties, all mem-bers of the South Central Library System, and materials may bereturned to any library. Call the Library at 873-6281 or visit online

at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org and on Facebook.

UPCOMING LIBRARY EVENTSPlease note: Because of the renovation, some events will be sched-uled in different locations. Please check the Library’s websitewww.stolib.org for the latest information or call 873-6281.

JulyCommunity Play: “The Wind in the Willows”Stoughton Opera HouseTuesday and Wednesday, July 28 & 29, 7:00pm

Come see teens in our community perform a play based on thisclassic story. Donations benefit the Stoughton Library SecondFloor Expansion project. For more details, give us a call or see ourwebsite or Facebook page.

August“The Foundation” –Science Fiction/Fantasy Book GroupWednesday, August 5, 6:30pm

The group will discuss Alternative Universes.Copies of the books to be discussed are avail-able at the library.

Adult Craft Club

Sharpie Tie DyeThursday, August 6, 6:30pmFire Station Meeting Room

Bring a white or light colored 100% cot-ton item and brighten it up with this funtwist on traditional tie dye. Call 873-6281 to register.

Summer Library ProgramFinale:Traveling Lantern TroupeChrist Lutheran Church, 700 County Road BTuesday, August 11, 6:00-7:30pm

We want to celebrate your summerreading achievements! Join us from6-6:30 to enjoy free sundaes pro-vided by Culvers. At 6:30, enjoy aninteractive theatre performance bythe Traveling Lantern Troupe. They’llperform “The Sword in the Stone,” theboyhood tale of King Arthur when hefirst meets the wizard Merlin and dis-covers the magical sword Excalibur.The show will be fast, fun and funny,and especially geared for the pre-Kthrough 8th grade age group and theirfamilies. No pre-registration required.Completion of Summer Library Program not required.

August Adult Book Discussion A Constellation of Vital Phenomena by Anthony MarraTuesday, August 25, 7pm – LibraryWednesday, August 26, 1pm – Senior Center

In a rural village in December 2004 Chechnya, a failed doctorAkhmed harbors the traumatized 8-year-old daughter of a fatherabducted by Russian forces and treats a series of wounded rebelsand refugees while exploring the shared past that binds him to thechild. Copies of the books are available at the library.

September“The Foundation” –Science Fiction/Fantasy Book GroupWednesday, September 2, 6:30pm

Read a title featuring Future Wars, like “Starship Troopers” byRobert A. Heinlein or “The Forever War” by Joe Haldeman. Copiesof the books are available at the library.

Adult Craft Club Metal StampingThursday, September 3, 6:30pmFire Station Meeting Room

Join us for our second round of cutting, shaping and stampingmetal. Bring your safety gloves! Tools provided. Call 873-6281 toregister.

Thursdays With MurderThursday, September 10 at 6:30pmEdgar and Anthony Award Winners from 2007 & 2008

Titles include “What the Dead Know” by Laura Lippman, “DownRiver” by John Hart, “In the Woods” by Tana French, and “TheFaithful Spy” by Alex Berenson. Copies of the books are availableat the library.

Adult Book DiscussionKeep Quiet by Lisa ScottolineTuesday, September 22, 7pm – LibraryWednesday, September 23, 1pm – Senior Center

Jake Whitmore is enjoying a rare bonding moment with his six-teen-year-old son, Kurt, when disaster strikes. They get in a ter-rible car accident that threatens to derail not only Kurt’s chancesat college, but his entire future. Jake makes a split-second decisionthat saves his son from formal punishment, but plunges them bothinto a world of guilt, lies, and secrecy. Copies of the books areavailable at the library.

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

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• Stop In During Happy Hour Fridays 3-5pm1 ⁄ 2 Price Single Stem Flowers (Cash & Carry)

PLEASE NOTE:Because of the renovation,

some events will bescheduled in different

locations. Please check theLibrary’s website

www.stolib.org for the latestinformation or call 873-6281.


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SENIOR CENTERSOUND LIKE YOU?Do you help a parent, friend, neighbor, sibling or spouse with a variety of tasks such as housekeep-ing, shopping, bill paying, personal care, meals, medical appointments, or medication management?If so, you are a caregiver.

Whether you’re an in-home, long-distance, current or past caregiver, the Stoughton Area Senior

Center can help. We provide services that may help lighten your load. Our annual Stoughton AreaGuide for Senior Services (available at the Center and on our website: www.cityofstoughton.com/senior ) offers up-to-date listings of local care facilities, financial, fitness, food, housing, in-home,legal, medical, respite, support groups and transportation services. And, our staff is always availableto help make sense of it all!

For more information or to request to be on a mailing list for upcoming caregiver events, please con-tact Hollee Camacho at (608) 873-8585, [email protected] .

SAVE THE DATE: CAREGIVER CELEBRATION OCTOBER 5THAre you are an informal caregiver for a person age 60+ or maybe you’re 60+ and caring for a young-er disabled person? Are you a spouse, son, daughter or perhaps another relative or a neighbor forsomeone caring locally, at home or in a care facility, or even long distance? Maybe this descriptiondoesn’t fit you, but are you aware of someone who could benefit from this special day?

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

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

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

Hosted by the McFarland, Oregon, and Stoughton Area Senior Centers, Home Health United, Wiscon-sin Department of Transportation, the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, and AgraceHospiceCare with support from the National Family Caregiver Support Program (Older AmericansAct).

Summer Seminar with Professor Jay HathawayAmerican Involvement in the Middle EastTuesday, July 28. 10:00 AM

A brief overview of the official presence of the United States in the Middle East from 1942 until post9/11. This presentation will briefly cover the role of the US during the Cold War period and beyond asGreat Britain gradually withdrew its forces after WWII.

Spanish Class for BeginnersThursdays in July 10:30-11:30 AM

This class will be offered once a week for those interested in learning the Spanish language. Class

will be at a beginning level and will help with vocabulary, verb tenses, culture and just an overall lookinto the language itself. Be prepared to speak Spanish, and maybe even learn some fun Latin danceroutines! Call Center to register.

Lunch & Learn: Staying SAFE at HomeThursday, July 23, 12:00 PM

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

Madison Mallards GameThursday, July 23, 7:05 PM Madison Mallards vs. LaCrosse LoggersCost: $25 includes Pepsi TailgateBus Leaves at 5:30 PMSpace is limited; make your reservations now.

Garden Tour –at the Beutel Residence! Monday, July 27, 10:00AM

John Beutel moved to his clapboard little farmhouse in 1979 and shortly found out that the originalpart of the house under the clapboard was a Norwegian log cabin. The garden has undergone threeincarnations during John’s tenure here. The current informal garden was begun in 2001 when heretired.

The driveway is packed with a wide variety of hostas. John built a small pond with a 30-foot streamand a small waterfall. Dwarf and weeping conifers (evergreens) are featured along with a few peren-nials and a little touch of formality with a trimmed boxwood hedge. The front of the house has manyraised beds where a wide variety of vegetables are grown.

The address for this Garden Tour is 850 Hwy 51. It is a 1/2 mile past the intersection stop light at theconjunction of Hwy N and Hwy 51. Turn left onto Spring Road. The driveway is about a hundred feeton the Right of Spring Road. People can leave passengers off at his driveway, but should park alongSpring Road.

Creative Writing GroupTuesday, July 28, 1:00 PM

Join us for a monthly gathering to record memories and life experiences, and explore your creativity

through writing. This group is being lead by community volunteer, Emily Meier.

Book Discussion GroupWednesday, July 29, 1:00 PM

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

Helping Your Aging ParentsTuesday, August 11, 1:00 PMHelp for Your Aging Parents … and You: Finding Community Resources that Work

When your aging parents need assistance with Medicare, housing, health care or other vital con-cerns, where do you start? This informative presentation will teach you:

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

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

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

Garden Tour: Memory Garden at Mill Pond ParkWednesday, August 12, 9:30 AM.

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

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami MarlinsWednesday, August 19Cost: $50.00, Section 2241:10 PM Game TimeBus Leaves at 10:00 AM

Lunch and Learn: Wisconsin Bird MigrationThursday, August 20, 12:00 PM

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

Summer Picnic & Catfish River RevueFriday, August 21, 12:00 PM

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

Book Discussion GroupWednesday, August 26, 1:00 PM

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

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

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

Quilt ExpoSaturday, September 12Call for details.

Catfish River RevueFriday, September 25, 1:00 PM

Enjoy classic country and bluegrass music.

We Love the PackersTuesday, September 29, 1:00 PM

Why we love the Packers is a chance to relive the highs and lows of pro football’s most successfulfranchise. We’ll go from Lambeau to McCarthy in a fast-paced, 60-90 minute program that featuresall the great players, historic games and special moments. With the Packers on the verge of tyingtheir great rivalry* with the Chicago Bears next season, this will be an ideal time to revisit the team’sglorious history.

Presented by Jim Rice - former history teacher and school superintendent, and author of:

• 92 Years!Bears-Packers 1921-2013

• Giant Cheeseheads!The Giant-Packer rivalry and the former Giants who helped the Packers become champions.

• Great Games of the GridironNFL Championship Games 1933-1965

• Please see giantcheeseheads.com for more information.

PEER SUPPORTPeer Support volunteers meet with homebound or isolated adults to help provide needed social sup-port through friendly visits and/or participation in social events. If you would like to learn moreabout this locally-administered program contact Teressa at 873-8585.

For more information on these and other activities please contact the Stoughton Area Senior Center at

248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589(608) 873-8585 • www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

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YOUTH ACTIVITIESFall Miniball SoccerStart your little Messi on hisor her way to a lifelong loveof recreation activities. Noth-ing compares to soccer foran introduction to structuredteam sports. The emphasison this program is having fun

and getting your child to likesports. This program isn’t in-tended on teaching high levelskills to your child because ofthe ages of the participants.

Days: Sundays

Dates: September 13—October 18

Location: Racetrack Park

Fee: $40 – Resident, $45 – Non-Resident

Registration Deadline: August 31

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches training will take placeon September 1 at 6:00 pm at Racetrack Park.

Ages/Grades Program Code Times

3 Year Olds 1130.300 3:00-3:45 pm

4 Year Olds—Kindergarten 130.301 4:00-4:45 pm

Intro to Hitting GamesThis program focuses on teaching chil-dren to hit stationary and moving objectswith a variety of bats, racquets, and sticks.This will improve tracking and hand-eyecoordination skills that are necessary forplaying baseball, softball, golf, tennis andother similar games. This program is alsoa great introduction to many sports. Theseprograms are taught by trainers from Lev-el-Up Fitness.

Days: Tuesdays

Dates: July 28 to August 225

Location: Norse Park

Fee: $30 – Resident, $38 – Non-Resident

Registration Deadline: July 24

Min/Max Participants: 6/20

Ages Program Code Times

6-9 1130.300 2:00-2:45 pm

9-12 1130.301 3:00-3:45 pm

NFL Flag Football (Grades K-3)House LeaguesThe grades K-1 and 2-3programs are houseleagues that will alwaysplay other Stoughtonteams at Racetrack Park.The K1 league will featurea coach playing quarter-back to make the gamesrun smoothly. Games willbe played on Saturdaymornings. Teams typical-ly practice one night perweek during the season and it’s at the discretion of the coach.Each child receives a NFL Flag Football jersey that they keep.

League/Grade Program Code Game Times

K-1 1150.300 9:00 am

2-3 1150.301 10:15 am

Game Dates: Saturdays, September 12—October 24. September12 is a practice day where jerseys get passed out.

Location: Racetrack Park

Fees: $65—Residents, $73—Non-Residents

Deadline: August 3rd

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August6th.

NFL Flag Football (Grades 4-8)Travel LeaguesThe grades 4-5 and 6-8 programs are travel leagues. Other com-munities involved are Cross Plain, Fitchburg, Verona, Monona,Cottage Grove, Mount Horeb, and McFarland. Teams will playseven regular season games and an end of season tournament.Teams for these age groups typically practice 1-2 times per weekand they are at the discretion of the coach. Each child receives aNFL Flag Football jersey that they keep.

League/Grade Program CodeK-1 1150.300

2-3 1150.301

Game Dates: Saturdays, September 12—October 24

Tournament Date: Saturday, October 31

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

Location: Homa games are played at Racetrack Park. Road gamesare played at various locations located in Dane County.

Fees: $65—Residents, $73—Non-Residents

Deadline: August 3rd

Coaches: Volunteers are needed. Coaches meeting will be August6th.

Bricks 4 Kidz – Mining & Crafting CampMinecraft is a game about placing blocks

to build anything you can imagine. Atnight monsters come out, so make sureto build a shelter before that happens!Experience the world of Minecraft withLEGO bricks in this fun camp. Kids willstart by crafting their shelters and someof the mobs, critters and tools using LEGObricks. Students will face new challengeseach day, building models and crafting key elements from the pop-ular Minecraft game.

Ages: 5-11

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

Times: 9:00am—Noon

Location: Bjoin Park Shelter

Fee: $125


Program Code: 1312.200

The Kids Chef—Better BreakfastLily Kilfoy, AKA “The KidsChef” is a cooking instruc-tor and freelance chef fromMadison, Wisconsin. Her goalas an instructor is to exposechildren to the many benefitsof cooking through hands- onexperiences that develop skills to be used for life. It is also to teachchildren about healthy foods and cooking at a young age so thatthey can carry these values into adulthood.

In this class kids will get to prepare scrumptious breakfast items.Recipes will include Cheesy Egg Scramble, Banana Bread Muffinsand Fruit Smoothies.

Ages: Children Ages 6-13

Times: 12:00-1:15 pm

Location: Stoughton Youth CenterDate: 8/15


Fee: $17


ADULT ACTIVITIESPainting in the ParksJoin us for our painting in the parksclass. Bring a beverage, relax, and so-cialize! Our experienced instructorwill give participants step by step in-structions on their way to creating amasterpiece. This class is modeled af-ter popular painting and wine classes(bring your own bottle). All art supplies

included. Please see the art sample toyour right to see what the class will be painting that day.

Ages: 18+

Days and Dates: Thursday, August 20th

Times: 6:00-8:00 pm

Location: Bjoin Park Shelter

Fee: $45



Adult Fall 3v3 Basketball LeaguePlaying 3v3 is a great way to get in shape for the winter basketballseason. Teams will play three half court games per night up to thescore of 21. The league is self officiated to keep the cost low. Only$80 per team to play 8 weeks of basketball! Team entries are dueAugust 21st or when league is f ull.

Adult Flag Football LeagueThis is a 4v4 passing league using smaller fields. Games are of-ficiated, standings are kept, and a champion is crowned in theRec Bowl. League play begins September 3rd and teams play aseven team schedule. Team entries are due on August 21st or whenleague is full.

Men’s Fall Softball LeagueOur fall softball league features a six game regular season plus achampionship night where teams get matched up based on stand-

ing. Games are umpired and balls are provided. Games are playedon Tuesday evenings at Racetrack Park. Games are scheduled tostart on September 1st. Entries are due by August 21 or whenleague is full.

Fall Coed Kickball LeagueThese games are played on Friday evenings to help kick off agreat social night out. Games are played at Racetrack Park andthe league is scheduled to start August 28. Contact the RecreationDepartment or go online for an entry form. Contact the RecreationDepartment if you would like to be put on a free agent list. Entriesare due by August 14 or when league is full.

RIPPED Fitness ClassThis total body, high intensity style program, utilizing free weights,resistance, andbody weight, mas-terfully combinesthe components ofR.I.P.P.E.D.®--- Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyometrics, Endur-ance and Diet (on your own!) to help you attain and maintainyour physique in ways that are fun, safe, doable, and extremelyeffective. The deliberate combination of the R.I.P.P.E.D.® elementsand how they are precisely organized in the R.I.P.P.E.D®. classformat provide the basis for the One Stop Body Shock System,by stimulating both different energy systems and muscles in eachworkout segment, changing the focus and activities every 6 to 9minutes. Along with driving, motivating music, participants jamthrough R.I.P.P.E.D.® with smiles, determination and strength. Noboredom here, for all levels, R.I.P.P.E.D.® is effective, it’s tough yetdoable; R.I.P.P.E.D.® will absolutely challenge your levels of fitnessand endurance!

Weekday Classes

Location: Youth Center (2nd Floor)

Who: Ages 16+

Times: 5:15-6:00 am

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Minimum Participants: 7Fee: 1 day per week—$25, 2 days per week—$45

Saturday Classes

Location: Youth Center (2nd Floor)

Who: Ages 16+

Times: 8:15-9:15 am

Days: Saturdays

Minimum Participants: 7

Fee: $25

TROLL BEACH STOUGHTON’S NORWEGIAN FUN PARKVisit our award winning aquaticpark. Enjoy the best beach of beach

experiences that includes clean citywater, sandy zero depth entry, andlarge inflatable play structures!

Troll Beach is the result of a com-plete makeover of the Mandt ParkPool. New innovative play struc-tures, a rebuilt full concessionstand, pool chairs and umbrellas,are just a few of the updates for this historic pool.

Our trained lifeguards are ready to welcome your group for a dayof great swimming and Norwegian-like hospitality.

Winner of the 2012 Wisconsin Parks & Recreation AssociationOutstanding Aquatic Facility Design Award.

Open: Everyday. Last day of season is August 22nd Hours: 12-5PM

Daily Rates

Resident 16+ - $3.75

Resident 15U - $2.75

Non-Resident 16+ - $4.25

Non-Resident 15U - $3.25

Group Rates (15+ People) - $2.75

Birthday Parties – Please contact us for more information.

Season Pass RatesResident Family Pass - $80.00 Resident Single Pass - $60.00 Non-Resident Family Pass - $100.00 Non-Resident Single Pass - $75.00

New Troll Beach for 2015 is the Zoom Floom!Giant slip and slides for even more fun.

Stoughton Parks & Recreation381 E. Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589Phone: 608.873.6746 Fax: 608.873.5519Website: www.cityofstoughton.com/rec

Online Registration:

https://apm.activecommunities.com/stoughtonrec/

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STREET TALKSGreetings to everyone, I hope the start to your summer has been enjoyable. I have noticed a lot ofresidents are still placing brush out to the parkrow for collection during the summer. Unfortunatelythe city does not provide this service during the summer months. You will have to haul your brush tothe yardwaste site at 1051 Collins Road.

Some of this information in this article has been shared in previous articles, but I feel it is still veryimportant to share this information about the services provided by the Street Department and other

helpful hints to assist with your needs for the rest of summer & fall such as; yard waste site, brushcollection schedule, fall curbside leaf collection schedule, street construction projects and electronic-waste drop off site information.

We want your feedback, is this information beneficial? What else will you like to see published inStreet Talks? Lets us know by calling 873-6303 or email at [email protected]

****PLEASE READ – IMPORTANT INFORMATION****

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

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

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

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

CURBSIDE BRUSH COLLECTIONCurbside brush collection will be collected ONLY dur-ing the first week of the following months; April May,October and November. Brush must be piled in park-

row and away from any obstacles. Any brush placed instreet will not be collected and is subject to violation.Please have brush placed in the parkrow on the firstMonday of the month for collection by 6:30 am

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

Monday April 6, 2015 - completed

Monday May 4, 2015 - completed

Monday October 5, 2015

Monday November 2, 2015

Reminder: Once crews have gone down your street, they won’t be back until next scheduled brushcollection.

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

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

FALL CURBSIDE LEAF COLLECTION

The Street Department provides fall curbside leaf collec-tion for city residents. Depending on the weather and whenleaves start to fall, the collection is tentatively scheduledto start Monday October 19th and continue until TuesdayNovember 24th.

It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the terrace(area between curb and sidewalk) for collection. It is a vio-lation to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves raked into the street often wash into the stormwatersystem and pollute our lakes and rivers. Our leaf vacuums need to be close to the curb line of thestreet and it really helps if you can keep that area free of parked vehicles and trailers.

Grass ClippingsWhen mowing your lawn, make sure to keep the grass clippings on your prop-erty and do not blow or sweep clippings from the driveway or sidewalk into thestreet. There is a city ordinance prohibiting yard waste in the street which willbe strictly enforced.

Sec 50-5.Offense against public peace, order and other public interests (h) Littering Prohibited (1) No personshall throw any glass, garbage, rubbish, waste, slop, dirty water, brush, yard waste, dirt, rocky ma-

terials or noxious liquid or other litter or unwholesome substance upon the streets, alleys, highways,public parks, or other property of the city of upon any private property not owned by him or upon thesurface of any body of water within the city. This violation is subject to fines from $50.00 to $1,000.00

STREET CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULEThe city has scheduled major street recon-struction on the following streets this year;Washington Street (Water St to Fifth St), FifthStreet (E. Main St to North St), South Alley (Di-vision St to Forrest St). The work is scheduledto be completed by mid September

Street pulverization projects are scheduled forIndustrial Circle (Ortega Dr to Commerce Rd)),Ortega Drive (Industrial Circle to Dead-end),Chapin Lane (Roby Rd to Devonshire), BrewerCourt (Eisenhower to Dead-end).

PARKROW TREES & PLANTING PERMITSIt is important to plant the proper tree in theparkrow to assure a long-lived and healthy tree.Also the size of the tree is important to insurethat it will not have to be trimmed due to powerlines. Permits are required to plant or removeparkrow trees. There is no charge for thesepermits; however we need this information inorder to keep our tree Inventory up to date.These permits can be obtained at the street de-partment or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/streets&parks/TreeCommission

List of tree specifications are also available oryou may view these on the web site.

Remember to call Diggers Locate at 811 or 1-800-242-8511 or email them at diggershotline.com atleast 3 days prior to planting

EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) AWARENESSYou can assist the City by looking for signsof EAB on your Ash trees. For helpful infor-mation you can go to the Wisconsin Emer-

ald Ash Borer web site at; http://datcpservices.wisconsin.gov/eab

ENCUMBRANCE PERMITSAn encumbrance permit is required if you are going to leave adumpster or POD in the street or city right-of-way for more than2 hours. Permits can be obtained at the Street Department officeor online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street depart-ment tab and then permits link. Cost is $25 dollars and the per-mit is good for 30 days, when it can be renewed for another $25dollars.

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

STREET CLOSING PERMITSPublic streets may be closed (block parties, running events) for the use of privatecitizens and non-profit organizations provided said individual organization appliesfor a Street Closing permit and the completed application is submitted in time frameneeded to Street Superintendent Karl Manthe.

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

List of Acceptable Items• Televisions

• Desktop Computers

• Laptops

• Printers, scanners, copiers

• Fax machines

• Video display devices, monitors

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

• DVD, VCR, DVR & Video

NOTE: With computers make sure to remove all personal information or take out the hard drive anddestroy it.

NOTE: No Microwaves - they can be placed out at the end of the month for bulky item collection.

MAILBOX PLACEMENTTo reduce the chances that your mailbox may be hit by a snow plow during winter,you still have time to move your mailbox and follow US Postal regulations and place

your mailbox 40-42 inches above the road surface and back 6 inches from the curbwith the door down. Following these guidelines will increase productivity by snowplow operators.

REFUSE & RECYCLING CART PLACEMENTStill have a few residents that don’t follow guidelines for proper cartplacement. John’s Disposal Service Inc. and the City of Stoughtonrequest and require that carts not be placed in the street, but in-stead place refuse carts on the terrace or your driveway approach.Please place cart(s) a minimum of 2 feet apart at the end of yourdriveway or terrace area. Please do not set carts to close to mailboxes,trees, and light poles. Keeping the carts out of the street also allowsstreet crews to effectively sweep streets, vacuum leaves and plowsnow during the fall and winter season.

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(608) 873-3379 • www.stoughtonutilities.com

ONLINE E-BILLING AND E-PAY…Go green, go paperless!Paperless E-Billing is simple, convenient, and smart. Withpaperless billing, there are no bills to mail, file, or to clut-ter your mailbox. You can manage the entire bill-payingprocess online using our E-Pay system, including access24 hours a day to view past bills, payment activity, andflexible payment options. Going paperless also keeps you

in control of the security of your personal information, aswell as reduces your impact on the environment.

In addition to E-Billing, you can also manage other pay-ment and billing options through our online E-Pay system.

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

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

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

• If you have recently changed your email address, phone number, or mailing ad-dress, you can also now update that online.

We have also added new and improved ways to monitor and review your energy and water con-sumption. You can compare your bills to those of other customers near your neighborhood, analyzeyour present and past bills to learn more about how your usage has changed over time, see how theweather may be affecting your consumption patterns, and more.

Visit epay.stoughtonutilities.com to get started.

WORK SAFELY WITH DIGGER’S HOTLINE…Summer is here, and your list of outdoor improve-ments is surely starting to grow - build a deck, plantsome trees, install a gym set for the kids, or more.If your list includes any digging, state law (Wiscon-sin Statute 182.0175) requires you to notify DiggersHotline.

Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system

developed to provide excavators and the generalpublic with the ability to inform multiple owners ofunderground facilities of intended non-emergencyexcavation via a single telephone call.

You may contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from anyphone year round. However, you must allow threeworking days (excluding weekends and holidays)notice for the location of the underground facilitiesprior to digging.

Diggers Hotline will process three types of calls: 1) excavation 2) planning of excavation and 3) safeworking clearance information for overhead lines. The call center will ask for an address or locationinformation. Specific marking instructions also will need to be provided. Once the locate is com-pleted, you have ten calendar days to begin your excavation work before you must call to have theunderground facilities relocated.

Please note that there are no charges to individual customers for this service. For more informationon the Wisconsin Digger’s Hotline program, please visit www.diggershotline.com

CLEAN SWEEP INFORMATION The Street Department does not collect clean sweep items at our facility, but the following informa-tion will assist with proper disposal of clean sweep products at the Dane County Facilty.

Web Sitehttp://www.danecountycleansweep.com/

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

ContactIf you cannot find the information you need from our website, you can leave a message for DaveRadisewitz at (608) 243-0368 or email him at [email protected]

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

Why Clean Sweep?By providing the public with an opportunity to safely dispose of such hazardous products, we keepthese products out of landfills and lower the environmental risks associated with such improper dis-posal. The payoff is a cleaner, healthier environment.

Fee StructureFees Apply. • Dane County Households & Farms: $10.00 per trip, for all household hazardous waste

and electronics. One television or computer monitor is included with the trip fee. Additionaltelevisions and monitors will be billed at an additional $10.00 each.

• Businesses: Fees based on weight and type of waste, Businesses must qualify as Very SmallQuantity Generators (VSQG’s) and must schedule an appointment prior to bringing wastes tothe collection facility. Out-of-County businesses are welcome. Call (608) 243-0368 for moreinformation.

• Out-of-County Households & Farms: $75.00 per trip, No latex paint or electronics acceptedfrom out-of-county residents.

We reserve the right to impose additional fees for large quantities of materials or loads from multiple house-holds. Customers with large loads are urged to call (608)243-0368 in advance to determine the applicabilityof any additional fees.

Schedule Hours:Tuesdays - Fridays: 7:00am - 2:45pmSaturdays: 8:00am - 10:45amClosed Sundays, Mondays and Holidays

Please note that any days Clean Sweep is closed other than Sundays or Mondays will be posted here.

What’s NewAs of November 1st 2012 the Clean Sweepfacility located 2302 Fish Hatchery Road ispermanently closed and cannot accept anymaterials.

The new year round facility, located at7102 US Hwy 12, Madison WI 53718, (Belt-line/12/18 East toward Cambridge) acrossfrom the Yahara Hills Golf Course at theDane County Landfill is now open.

All Clean Sweep customers do not have tostop at the scale and should proceed di-rectly to the Clean Sweep building and stopunder the canopy. Clean Sweep staff willprovide you with further instructions. CleanSweep customers include those coming to pick up free materials from our Product Exchange.

Please remember that leaving materials at the site when we are closed is illegal and can lead toa $2,000 forfeiture

Now Accepting Electronics • Get rid of your old TV or computer monitor for $10. Other electronics accepted free of charge.

Please see our Household page for details.

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

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

These articles will be published in Tower Times issues and placed on the city street department website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us with time related information. While on the web site, check out Fre-quently Asked Questions.

I really appreciate the feedback that many of you provide to the Street Department. We take yourconcerns seriously and look forward to improving our service to better serve your needs. Feel freeto call me with any questions; I can be reached by phone at 608-873-6303 or email at [email protected]

Enjoy the rest of your summer and please remember to slow down in construction zones to make sureeveryone stays safe this summer :)

Sincerely,Karl D. Manthe

Street Superintendent Karl D. Manthe

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SAVE MONEY BY LOOKING FOR AIR LEAKSYou tell your kids they are cooling the GreatOutdoors when they do not keep the windowsshut or close the door behind them. You couldbe doing the same thing without even knowingit.

Your cooled indoor air could be leaking out ofyour house through the tiny cracks and holesaround phone lines, electrical outlets andplumbing pipes, as well as around windows anddoors.

Take a walk around the outside of your houseand you will see little gaps around windowframes, wall-mounted air conditioners, exhaust vents and more. Those leaks can increase your cool-ing bill 5 – 30 percent. Seal the leaks with caulk and keep the air-conditioned air indoors where itbelongs.

CREATE A BETTER FUTURE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGYAs a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can pur-chase renewable energy blocks to offset a part or a ll ofyour electrical usage through our Renewable EnergyProgram. Renewable energy is generated from clean,green energy sources such as wind, biogas, and the

sun, and is purchased in 300 kilowatt-hour (kWh)blocks; each block costs $3.

Purchasing one block of renewable energy eachmonth for one year has the equivalent impact on theenvironment as not driving a car for six months andavoids emitting over three tons of carbon dioxide.

To learn more about the utility’s Renewable Energyor Green Power for Business programs, please con-tact us at (608) 873-3379 or visit us online at renew-able.stoughtonutilities.com. To enroll your home or business, please log in to your account at epay.stoughtonutilities.com.

GIVE THEM A BRAKE!Slow down, and drive safely in utility work zones.Working outdoors during Wisconsin’s hot summersand unpredictable storms is hard enough, but whenutility crews have to deal with dangerous drivers in

work zones, it only makes it that much more diffi-cult. Whether it is around electric linemen restoring apower outage or a water crew repairing a water mainbreak, work zones are no place for impatience or ag-gressive driving. The added seconds you may savewhile speeding through a work zone are not worthplacing utility worker’s lives at risk.

Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nation ev-ery year in roadwork zones. Please follow these im-portant tips for safely driving in roadwork zones. Yourlife, and ours, depends on it!

• Always buckle up.

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

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

• Minimize distractions, such as cell phone use.

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

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

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

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIGHTAre you looking for a gift for a family member or neighbor, and you just don’tknow what they need? Stoughton Utilities offers gift certificates year-round thatcan be used towards any customer’s utility bill. Gift certificates may be pur-chased for any amount, and are applied to the customer’s account as an instantbill credit.

Stop by the utility office at 600 South Fourth Street, call us at (608) 873-3379,or email us at [email protected] for more information.

SAVE TIME AND MONEY WITH AUTOPAYHow would you like to neverhave to write another check to

Stoughton Utilities? You can,by enrolling in our Autopaypayment program. Eachmonth, the billed amount duewill be deducted from yourchecking account or chargedto your credit or debit card.All banking information is se-curely stored within our sys-tems, and you will never haveto transmit your sensitive ac-count numbers through themail again.

You can add, cancel, orchange your automatic pay-ment program participationat any time. Simply log in toyour account online at epay.stoughtonutilities.com, or give us a call at (608) 873-3379.

BE PREPARED FOR POWER OUTAGESSummertime in Wisconsin can bring very unpredictable weather, and even a smallstorm can result in a large power outage. We have already seen quite a bit of rain sofar this summer, but not too many severe storms. But stay alert… severe storms areinevitable, and may strike at any time. Once the lights go off, it is too late to preparefor a power outage, so don’t be caught searching in the dark for a flashlight or candles.

Medical EquipmentIf you or a family member relies on medical equipment powered by electricity, create an emergency

plan. We cannot assure any customer that a storm or equipment problem will not interrupt power.Remember: Keep emergency numbers near medical equipment and regularly test the equipment’sback-up power sources.

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

GeneratorsTest your generator every 30 days to make certain that it is in good operating condition. Always followmanufacturer’s directions for safe operation. If back-feeding your generator into your home’s electri-cal system, ALWAYS use a transfer switch or disconnect your main breaker switch. Failure to do socould injure or kill our lineman working to restore our system, or bystanders who come into contactwith wires on the ground.

Assemble an Emergency KitPrepare one today by gathering a few basic emergency suppliesand placing them in an emergency kit that is easy to locate in thedark. We suggest including these items:

• Working flashlights

• Battery-operated radio for news & weather reports

• Batteries for flashlights & radios

• Candles & matches to provide emergency lighting

• Blankets

• Bottled water (city customers will still have water to theirfaucets, rural customers may not)

• Canned or dried food

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

Other Things to Keep in Mind • Avoid any downed power lines, and never attempt to touch or move one, even if you are

certain it is not live. A shock from a downed line can easily kill or severely injure – avoid theline and contact us immediately!

• Remember that electric garage door openers will not function during a power outage. Placeyour unit on “manual” if possible.

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

• Pumps used for rural customer’s wells will not operate during a power outage. Be sure tohave a supply of drinking water ready.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Stoughton Utilities’ drinking water and wastewater treatment processes will be active duringan outage.

Create a Family PlanParents: make sure your children know what to do if an outage happens while they are home aloneor with a caretaker.

THERE’S NO NATURAL RESOURCE LIKE COMMUNITYAt Stoughton Utilities, “local” isn’t a buzzword. It’s a promise. We’ve been a part of the Stoughton com-munity for 126 years, and have always promised our neighbors afew things. Clean, affordable power; giving back through publicinvestment; scholarships and education; helping folks with energy-saving advice and ways to lower utility bills. And to put Stoughton’s future – your future – first.

Stoughton Utilities believes affordable public power strengthens our community and helps our neigh-bors. That’s why, through WPPI Energy, we’re partnering with other local not-for-profit utilities to

share resources and lower costs.

With public power from Stoughton Utilities, the decisions we make, and the good we do for the en-vironment happens right here. To learn more, please visit us online at www.WhyPublicPower.org orat www.stoughtonutilities.com.

ANNUAL DRINKING WATER Q UALITY REPORTStoughton Utilities issues an annual water quality report with important infor-mation about the source and quality of your municipal drinking water. In thepast, this report was mailed to all households within the City of Stoughton. Inan effort to lower our environmental impact, this report is now published online.

We are proud to report that your local drinking water meets or surpasses allfederal and local standards set for quality and safety under the Safe Drinking Water Act. You can viewthe full report online at CCR.stoughtonutilities.com.

If you do not have internet access, or if you prefer a physical copy of the annual report, please contactour office at (608) 873-3379 and we will mail a paper copy to your home or business.

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APPLIANCE RECYCLING PROGRAMAre you stuck with older, inefficient appliances that are still in use?Did you know they are costing you extra money on your energybills? We think it is time to break free. When you’re ready to getrid of your old refrigerators or freezers still in working condition,Stoughton Utilities will arrange for, and cover the costs of pick-up,

haul-away and responsible recycling. We will even pay you upto $80!

Refrigerators built before 1993 can use two to three times more en-ergy than newer, high-efficiency models. Many homeowners keepa second fridge or stand-alone freezer in their garage or basement.Recycling these appliances can save you approximately $150 ayear on your energy bills.

Cash-back rewards through the Appliance Recycling Program areavailable to residential customers and subject to the following cri-teria:

• $40 for each refrigerator and freezer (limit 2 per customerper calendar year).

• Refrigerator or freezer must be:

o Between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size.

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

o Accessible with a clear and safe path of removal.

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

Scheduling a pick-up is fast and easy. To start saving money on your energy bills, simply call theappliance turn-in center’s toll free number at (855) 398-5226 to schedule a pickup. Customers mayalso sign up for appliance pickups online at incentives.stoughtonutilities.com.

If you are just disposing of a dehumidifier, air conditioner unit, or other small appliance and live in-side the City limits, you can simply put it out with your trash on the last garbage pick-up day of eachmonth. John’s Disposal will collect any small appliances and responsibly recycle them. Please notethat this does not include televisions or other electronics. If you have a non-working unit, please con-tact John’s Disposal to arrange a pick-up for a fee.

SUPPORT STOUGHTON NON-PROFITS BY ENROLLING IN PROJECT ROUNDUPStoughton Utilities began our Project RoundUPprogram in 2006 as a way to further assist local

non-profit organizations in our community. Cur-rently 367 of your neighbors participate in the pro-gram with voluntary monthly contributions. Sincethe program’s creation, we collected and awarded$17,300 in funds to local organizations. The cus-tomers that participate in this program are continu-ing the “neighbor helping neighbor” concept thatfounded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago.

We are always looking for new non-profit organiza-tions that could benefit from a donation from ourProject RoundUP program! Contact us to registeryour organization today.

About Project RoundUPStoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, yourutility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contributionmay seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customersparticipate. All contributions are tax-deductible and each January we mail you a summary for theprior year’s contributions.

Customer ContributionThe typical contribution per program participant is approximately $6.00 per year. Amongst all par-ticipating customers, over $2,000 is raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Commit-tee twice annually to local community service organizations.

How It WorksContributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple. Each month Stoughton Utilities willround up your utility bill to the next full dollar. For example, if your bill is $41.17, it would be roundedup to $42.00 and your monthly contribution will be $0.83. Your maximum contribution per yearcould be $11.88, but generally will be less than that and averages around $6 per year.

If you also participate in our Budget Billing program, the actual costs of your monthly service will berounded up and not your monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will not change as a result ofenrollment in Project RoundUP.

Major Funding CategoriesCollected funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by the StoughtonCity Council. Donations are awarded bi-annually to qualifying registered applicants selected by theStoughton Utilities Committee. Selection is based upon the merits of the application and the intendeduse of the funds.

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

Contributed funds will be used geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utilities and willinclude the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter, and Rut-land. Organizations which provide programs and benefits to people who live in this geographic areaare eligible for funding consideration, even if the organization is headquartered elsewhere.

We always welcome new applicants, so if you are aware of any local non-profit organization thatwould like to be considered for future donations, please have them contact us for an application.

If you are a customer and would like to learn more about the program, or if you’re a non-profit or-ganization that could benefit from a donation from Stoughton Utilities’ RoundUP program, pleasecontact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at roundup.stoughtonutilities.com. If you’re a customer andwould like to enroll in the RoundUP program, or if you would like to see how much you have contrib-uted, please login to your account at epay.stoughtonutilities.com.

HELP US KEEP SEWER COSTS DOWN BY REDUCING CLEAR WATER TREATMENTWhat is clear water?Clear water is a source of unwanted water thatenters the sanitary sewer system. Clear water en-ters into the sanitary sewers through leaky man-hole covers, broken sewer mains or laterals andsump pumps.

Why is “clear water” a problem?Clear water does not belong in the sanitary sewersystem. It needs to be conveyed through stormsewers or drainage ditches, or absorbed into theground. If it enters the sanitary sewers, clear wa-ter mixes with the sewage and takes up much-needed capacity in the system. The mixture must be conveyed and treated just like sanitary waste.When sanitary sewers fill to capacity, (like traffic backing up on the freeway), waste backs up intoresidents basements or possible over flows into the river.

How can I, as one property owner make a difference?Improper connections allow water from sources other than sanitary pipes to enter the sanitary sewersystem. By eliminating the improper connections, you will significantly reduce the flow of clear waterto the sanitary system, which helps keep wastewater rates low.

Consider this: An eight-inch sanitary sewer can handle wastewater from up to 200 homes. However,it takes only eight sump pumps connected to the sewer to overload this same eight-inch sanitarysewer.

My basement has never flooded because of a

sewer backup, so why should I bother?If plumbing on your property convey clear water into the sanitary sewer, it may be causing floodingin your neighbor’s basement. It may also add to sewer overflows, polluting local rivers.

How do I know if my home has improper connections?The Stoughton Wastewater Utility encourages you to call us or work with a licensed plumber to in-spect your property and locate any source of clear water improperly entering the sanitary system. Ifproblems are detected, it is up to each property owner to have the problems corrected.

What other steps can I take to decrease the risk of basementbackups and damage to my property? • Adjust the grade around the foundation to slope away from your home.

• Install downspout extension six feet from the foundation.

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

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

• Install backflow prevention devices and contact your local plumber.

TREE POWER CASH-BACK INCENTIVESSmiling is easy when things cost less. That is why you will have a huge grin on your face when youplant your new shade tree — at half the cost! Right now, we aregiving utility bill credits equal to 50% of the price of a new tree,up to $50 per shade tree, and up to three trees. While you enjoya new favorite spot to read, you will also be enjoying extra greenabove your head and in your wallet!

Planting trees can save money and energy in heating and cool-ing. Shade trees on the south and west sides of your homemake hot summers cooler and let in warming sunlight whenthe leaves are gone in winter. Trees are also a natural air filter,removing dust and greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide,while adding oxygen.

Stoughton Utilities offers incentives for planting shade trees toconserve energy. You may be eligible for up to a $50 bill creditper qualifying tree if you follow our eligibility guidelines. Resi-dential customers of Stoughton Utilities can apply for an incen-tive to plant qualified shade trees in locations that will reduce their air conditioning costs. Each quali-

fied tree receives an incentive of 50% of the purchase price, up to $50 per tree, and each customercan apply for incentives on up to three trees.

Shade trees must meet the following criteria:

• Any of the following are approved:

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

o Common Hackberry

o American Beech

o Sentry Gingko, Honeylocust

o Kentucky Coffeetree

o Sycamore

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

o Linden (american, littleleaf, redmond)

o Hybrid Elm

o Birch (river, paper, whitespire)

o American Yellowwood

o Maco Amur Corktree

• Must be nursery grade stock.

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

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

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

• Must be located away from underground and overhead utility lines.

• Applicant must call Digger’s Hotline at 811 prior to planting tree(s). The hotline ID number mustbe reported on the application. Any application without a valid Digger’s Hotline ID will berejected.

To download a Tree Power incentive application, please visit us online at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

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