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City of Stoughton Issue 2, Summer 2012

Economic DEvElopmEnt is truly thE KEy to stoughton’s FuturE

Today’s economic condition has meant limited commercial and residential development, however Stoughton has a lot to talk about. Let me tell you about what has been happening:

Nelson Global Products broke ground for their new facility on May 29, 2012 at 1560 Williams Drive. Retaining Nelson Global

Products and their (approximately) 138 employees and families in our community is vital to the Stoughton area. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank all Business Park North property owners that signed the release to clear the parcel for develop-

ment.

There have been several other changes at our Business Park. A new building has been con-structed for Park Place at 170 Business Park Circle. An addition has been completed on

the Gundlach site at 461 Business Park Circle. Another building is being con-structed at JP Partners property at 280 business Park Circle. Business Trans-portation Solutions, 380 Business Park Circle has completed an interior remodel to increase staff.

McDonalds just completed an addi-tion and remodel of their property at 1429 US Highway 51 & 138.

Cummins Inc. will be growing and expanding at their current location at 1801 US Hwy 51/138. The most vis-ible change will be the construction

of a 75’ exhaust stack and three 17’ cooling towers. This will allow them to conserve water by recycling the water they use at the facility. Internal remod-eling will take place to make room for a large employee meeting room and lab facilities.

There is a proposal to complete the con-struction of a 10-unit apartment building at 1117 Hamilton Street.

Margaret Gasner is constructing a new building for Weebleworld Daycare at

1815 Cedarbrook Lane. The new

building will employ additional staff and accommodate additional children.

Jason Schultz has made site improvements to Schultz Trucking at 400 S. Lynn Street.

Ilir Banushi remodeled the former Broux House and opened BBG’s, Banushi’s Bar and Grille, at 800 Nygaard Street.

Settlers Pointe, located north of the County Garage on County High-way N is in the planning stages of an urban service area amendment and detailed neighborhood planning process.

Kettle Park West, the commercial development on the westside of Stoughton has completed an urban service area amendment, de-tailed neighborhood planning process and is moving forward. They anticipate business openings in the Spring of 2014.

The Stoughton RDA is continuing to work towards acquisition of the Highway Trailer property on South Sixth Street. After acquisition the RDA will work to have the building demolished and the site readied for redevelopment. Other RDA projects include administering CDBG Housing Rehabilitation loans, the marketing of 314 W. Main Street - the old Speedway parcel, and the development of an RDA website.

To-date six building permits have been issued for single family homes this year. While not matching the numbers of homes built in the 1990’s and early 2000’s the increase in residential building is in line with other areas of Dane County.

Economic development is the key to Stoughton’s future. A strong and diverse business community provides jobs for Stoughton residents while inviting new employees to make Stoughton their home. Sup-porting the efforts of existing business as they grow is a large part of economic development. Additional and expanding businesses bring new jobs, more families to Stoughton requiring housing, more stu-dents to our schools and all of the ancillary services and retail needs

associated with managed community growth.

Quality of life is why businesses and families chose to locate in a community. Stoughton has many wonderful quality of life features such as quality educational programs in our

schools, the Opera House, Senior Center, Youth Center, an award winning hospital, a variety of medi-

cal clinics, recreational programs and much, much more.

Stoughton is a great place to live, work and play.

Mayor Donna Olson

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Fall ElEctions upDatEVoter Registration is available at the front desk at City Hall. Absentee Voting will be available in person at City Hall beginning July 23, 2012, and Absentee Ballot requests by mail are currently being processed. Please contact the City Clerk’s Department at 873-6677 with any voting questions.

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Fourth oF July FirEworKsDonations from The American Legion, Blackhawk Com-munity Credit Union, Keith and Roxanne Comstock, Rich-ard Mac Donald, Milio’s Sandwiches, Stoughton Utilities, The UPS Store, and a matching donation from Pat Nowlin aresponsoringthisyear’sFourthofJulyFireworks.

Thank you to all.

PastFourthofJulyFireworkshadbeenco-sponsoredbytheStoughtonFairandCityofStoughton.Duetobudgetcuts in 2011, funds were no longer available. Thanks to these generous donations we enjoyed the traditional fire-worksontheFourthofJuly.

Anyone interested in forming a group or committee to begin raising funds for next years’ event can call Stough-ton City Hall at 873-6677 to volunteer.

Serving Together, We Make a Difference

stoughton policE K-9 programAs one of the only law enforcement agencies of its size in Dane County that does not have a K-9 unit, the Stoughton Police Department is now intending to establish a K-9 pro-gram. The department has elected to raise funds through community donations instead of starting the program us-ing tax dollars. The department currently has approximately $2,331 in donations toward the program, which is estimated to cost approximately $30,000 to establish. The budget in-cludes the cost s of a trained dog, handler training, and re-lated necessary equipment. Besides the donations raised so far, the department has received commitments for veterinary services and dog food from two local businesses.

The dual purpose K-9 would be trained in tracking, narcot-ics, and apprehension. The K-9 will be used in everyday street patrol, assist in keeping drugs out of schools, hotels, and apartment complexes, assist with gaining probable cause for search warrants, and assist the officer-handler. The K-9 will be trained to detect mari-juana, heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines.

The K-9 will also be used for tracking criminal offenders who flee from law enforcement. This would include apprehending fleeing violent offenders which will reduce safety risks to officers. The K-9 will perform business searches when our officers investigate intrusion alarms. The K-9 can be utilized to track missing people including children, mentally ill, el-derly/wondering patients, and evidence. The program will also be available for community presentations.

ThePoliceDepartmentiscurrentlyplanningfundraisereventsforthecomingmonths.Formore information on the program, visit www.StoughtonK9.com, http://www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/or“like”usonFacebook(StoughtonPoliceK-9)tokeepuptodateoncurrentprog-ress, events, and projects.

If you would like to make a contribution to help in establishing the Stoughton’s Police K-9 unit please contact Officer Joseph Kellogg or Sergeant Daniel Jenks at (608) 873-3374. Any amount given would be greatly appreciated, and would only be used toward establishing and maintaining the K-9 unit.

YoumayalsomailachecktotheStoughtonPoliceDepartmentATTN:K9Fund,321SFourthSt,Stoughton,WI53589.PleasemakeyourcheckstoStoughtonK-9Fundandnoteifare-ceipt is desired as well if you would like your name or business published as a donator.

*Donations will be listed on the Donor Recognition List and the donor will have the special satisfaction of knowing they have done their part, by putting a proactive police tool on the streets to enhance Stoughton’s public safety and quality of living. **If you desire that your donation remain anonymous, please inform us at the time of donation.

tEmporary shEltEr rEgulationsThe regulations applicable to temporary shelters are as follows:

Zoning code section 78-206(9) (i) states, “Temporary Shelter. Description: These shelters are typically supported by poles, have a fabric roof and/or sides and are usually used to cover automobiles, boats, recreational vehicles, or firewood on a temporary or permanent basis. These structures are not designed for snow loading that can occur during the winter months. These shelters are not permitted in any zoning district in the City of Stoughton.”

These structures are not allowed to be used to cover vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles, firewood, etc…

These structures may be used temporarily for shade over a deck, patio or lawn area and for garage sales.

If you have any questions regarding this ordinance section please contact Michael Stacey, Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or mstacey@ci.stoughton.wi.us

oFF-strEEt parKing rEgulationsThe use of all required off-street parking areas shall be limited to the parking of licensed vehicles not for lease, rent, or sale. Within residential districts, re-quired parking spaces shall only be used by operable cars and trucks.

Off-street parking shall not be located between the principal structure on a residential lot and a street right-of-way, except within residential driveways and parking lots designated on the approved site plan.

No off-street parking shall occur on street terraces, driveways, or any other areas located within a public right-of-way not explicitly designated by the Director of Planning & Devel-opment.

ForquestionsrelatedtoOff-StreetParkingcontactMichaelStacey,ZoningAdministratorat608-646-0421.

hEalthy yarDs…hEalthy laKEs anD strEamsWhat we do in our yards can directly affect our lakes and streams. Before using fertilizer on your lawn or gardens, test your soil. A $15 soil test will show if your soil is lacking anything so that you don’t waste your money on something you don’t even need. In-structions and forms from the UW Soil and Plant Analysis Lab are online at http://uwlab.soils.wisc.edu/madison/. Results will tell you exactly what you need for healthy lawn and gardens.

If your test shows you do indeed need fertilizer, be sure to clean up any that lands on your sidewalk, driveway or other hard sur-faces. If left on paved areas, it can easily make its way to the nearest lake or stream with the next rainfall. Keeping leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, which contain nitrogen and phosphorus, out of the street also help prevent lakes and streams from becoming green and scummy. When these nutrients wash into lakes and streams they can promote nasty algae blooms and excessive weed growth (which can lower oxygen levels in the water) and may release ammonia (toxic to fish).

Healthy yards add to the beauty and value of your home. They can also help our lakes and streams by allowing rainwater to soak into the soil rather than running off to the nearest storm drain. So, do your part and keep your lakes and streams healthy by using fertilizers only if and where they are needed.

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There’s been a lot of inter-est lately in the history of the Stoughton Public Li-brary. According to the book, “A Review of Govern-ment in Stoughton, Wisconsin, 100 Years, 1869-1968!” by Rolfe Hanson, on March 4, 1901, at the request of the Women’s Christian Temper-ance Union, the City Council granted for use as a library some rooms in the basement of city hall. That’s one of the things the Temperance Union did at the time - start libraries, or “reading rooms” as they were often called, for the moral education of the public. The Temperance Union’s reading room only remained such for about three weeks until on March 22 when the Stoughton City Council appropriated $75 for the purchase of literature for the reading room, thus turning it into Stoughton’s first public library.

Two additional things soon occurred that have become a hallmark of public libraries. A donation “of $15 was received from Mrs. C. J. Melaas (wife of the mayor)”; and “The Sec-retary was instructed to communicate with the secretary of theWisconsinFreeLibraryCommissionforinformationandsuggestions relative to the proper beginnings of a free pub-lic library.” Thus, from the beginning we have the Stoughton Public Library receiving public funding and private dona-tions, and working with a larger library organization.

Thefirst“BoardoftheFreePublicLibraryDirectorsoftheCity of Stoughton, Wisconsin” was organized and had their firstmeetingonFriday, June28of the sameyear (1901).Dr. Ed Drotning was elected temporary chairman and A. H. Sholtz temporary secretary. According to the minutes of that meeting, “the directors cast lots to determine the length of the term of each.” “Permanent organization was effected by election as follows: Ed Drotning, chairman, A.H. Sholtz, secretary, Mrs. Adolph Bredesen, treasurer.” Stoughton’s first library director or head librarian was Miss Ada Turner, who was assisted by Miss Hilda Bjoin.

The official opening of the new library was Saturday, De-cember 14, 1901. As the Hub convolutedly reported, “with the mercury far below zero, the attendance at the open-ingoftheFreeLibrarylastSaturdaywasnot.”Thelibrarywas “well frequented by visitors throughout the afternoon. The refreshment room was also liberally patronized. Musi-cal features were vocal solos by Mrs. Thane Blackman of Whitewater, B.E. Wait and O. A. Gronseth, and a number by the teachers’ quartet consisting of Misses Lee, White, Soper, and Sprague, and a piano solo by Miss Karina Rasmussen.” That’s three additional things that still characterize today’s public library: a busy place, with cultural programs, part-nering with the local schools!

After only one month into 1902, the new Library was closed for two weeks, “on account of the small-pox scare.” A few months later the Stoughton Hub reported that the new li-brary was again a busy place with an average of 360 books a week being borrowed, many of which were written in Norwegian.

The Stoughton Public Library still attracts a lot of attention (more than 165,000 visits last year). If you don’t yet have a free library card, just bring in a current picture ID with proof of your current address. If your ID does not show your cur-

rent address, please bring some other proof of address such as a piece mail, personal check, lease agreement, etc.... Parents must sign the registration form for children under age 18.

VisittheStoughtonPublicLibrary,locatedat304S.FourthSt., at the corner of 4th Ave. & Main, just west of the city hall clock tower in downtown Stoughton. The Library is open Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday & Saturday 9-5, andclosed Sunday. Call us at 873-6281 or find us online at www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.organdonFacebook.

tEEn monDaysTeens entering grades 6-12 are invited to a Pizza Taste Party on Monday, August 6 at 2:00 pm. No registration required.

BaBy storytimEFridays, October 5-26 at 10:15am

Storytime for babies and their caregivers ages 0-18 months featuring short stories, group reading, puppets and play time. No registration required.

totally toDDlErsMondays, July 30 - August 13 at 9:30am

Storytime for children ages 0-3 featuring shorter stories, lots of songs, puppets, fingerplays and a short craft. No registration required.

Fridays, September 14 - November 16 at 9:30am

Storytime for children ages 0-3 featuring shorter stories, lots of songs, puppets, fingerplays and a short craft. No registration required.

prEschool storytimEWednesdays, July 25 - August 15 at 10am

Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their families with sto-ries, songs, puppets, crafts and more! No registration re-quired.

Wednesdays, September 12 - November 14 at 10am

Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their families with sto-ries, songs, puppets, crafts and more! No registration re-quired.

prEschool FriDays: BEautiFul artFridays, August 3-17 at 10am

Create beautiful art using paints, scissors and other materi-als. This program is for children ages 3-5 and requires an adulthelper.RegistrationisrequiredandbeginsFriday,July20.

music togEthErWednesdays, December 5-19 at 10am

Join Jo from Music Together for a music program for chil-dren ages 0-5 and their families. The program features a variety of music activities. No registration required.

Family EvEning storytimEThursdays, September 20, October 18, November 15 at 6:30pm

Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their families with sto-ries, songs, puppets, crafts and more! No registration re-quired. Come in your pajamas and make this program your bedtime story!

lEgo cluBSaturday, August 18 at 10am

Come and build a masterpiece with a variety of Legos. The library will provide the Legos, all you need are the ideas! Registration required. Space is limited, so call to register 2 weeks before the club meeting.

Saturdays, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8 at 10am

Come and build a masterpiece with a variety of Legos. The library will provide the Legos, all you need are the ideas! No registration required.

school agE wEDnEsDays: lunch BunchAugust 1-15 at Noon

Children entering grades K-3 will listen to the librar-ian read aloud from a chapter book while eating a sack lunch. After the reading there will be crafts and games. A small snack will be provided but children are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, July 18.

aDult anD tEEn craFt Thursday, July 26 from 6:30-7:30pm

Ages twelve and up are welcome to participate with an adult. No registration required.

summEr liBrary program FinalE

Henry Vilas ZoomobileThursday, August 9 at 9:30am and 11am Fire Station Meeting Room

Meet animals from the Henry Vilas Zoo and learn about animal behaviors from Zoo volunteers. Live animals are part of the performance. Pick up your ticket beginning Monday, July 30 at the Children’s Desk.

Library PicnicThursday, August 9 at noon East Park Shelter

After you enjoy the Henry Vilas Zoomobile performance, join other summer readers for a library picnic! Bring your picnic lunch and the library will supply drinks and dessert.

thursDays with murDEr BooK DiscussionIf you like to learn about, read, and discuss mysteries... Join Thursdays With Murder, the Stoughton Public Library mystery book discussion group. The group meets the 2nd Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Check the Adult Services Desk for more information.

August 9 ~ “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs!Mysteries featuring our 4-legged friends.

September 13 ~ From Botswana to ScotlandComparing “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” myster-ies with “The Sunday Philosophy Club” mysteries. Those are also the titles of the first books in each series by Alex-ander McCall Smith.

October 11 ~ Land of the Midnight SunSeveral authors write mysteries that take place in Alaska. We’ll review a number of them tonight.

November 8 ~ Murder Takes a HolidayAdd a little murder to this year’s festive season with mysteries that revolve around the holidays. Tonight we also choose our reading for next year. Always an exciting event!

December ~ No meeting this month. See you in 2013!

august moviEs

The LoraxFriday, August 10 at 2pm

Enjoy the recently released film based on the Dr. Seuss classic, The Lorax. This film is rated PG. Popcorn will be served. Sponsored by the Stoughton Optimist Club.

The Hunger GamesSaturday, August 18 at 1:30pm

Watch the film based on the popular Hunger Games se-ries on the first day it is available on DVD! Enjoy popcorn and see the film on the big screen. This film is rated PG-13 and younger children need an adult to attend. Spon-sored by the Stoughton Optimist Club.

The Pirates! Band of MisfitsWednesday, August 29 at 10am

Enjoy the hilarious Pirates and popcorn before school be-gins. This film is rated PG. Sponsored by the Stoughton Optimist Club.

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Budgeting for outcomes is a form of priority based budgeting where spending is linked to overall community results.

Instead of the traditional approach to budgeting that begins with last year’s budget and is focused on expenditures, the starting point for the budget process becomes setting priori-ties and establishing the amount of revenue available for achieving those priorities. Effi-ciencies and outcomes become the focus. Departments prepare budgets based on programs or services provided. Those services are then ranked based on priorities set by the council and the community.

1. The process starts with education and strategic planning. Overall big picture priorities are set at the citizen summit.

2. The department heads and staff quantify the services provided. Individual services are defined and the costs of those services are identified. Benchmarks are defined.

3. Services are put into a matrix that identifies the cost inputs, services, and expected outcomes.

4. Services are ranked by priority. A table is prepared that shows the service, ranking, outcome and cost.

5. Decision tables are prepared that show where the ‘Line” is drawn. (Where revenue meets expenses). These are prepared for levy options (ie. 3%, 2%, 0%, -2%).

6. Department heads see where services fall in the funded or not funded category.

7. Department’s are sent back to find efficiencies to fit more programs into the funded category.

8. Council decides the funding/service level of the budget.

9. Program budgets are broken down into line item budgets for budget approval.

10. Performance and benchmark reviews/reports/communication to public

Benefits of Budgeting For Outcomes AreFinancial Resiliency - Meeting budget targets. Strategic approach to cost reductions.

Clarity of Outcomes - Opening up the budget process and financial information to the en-tire organization in order to focus all employees on assisting with the financial challenges

Internal Engagement - Training employees to identify outcomes, develop performance measures, and prioritize services.

Cross-Departmental Cooperation - Changing the organiza-tional culture to one of service collaboration in order to meet priorities.

Budgeting by Priorities (BP) Process in ReviewBudgeting by Priorities (BP) requires governments to work differently from past budgeting practices. Instead of starting with the last year’s budget, adding a factor for inflation and perhaps a few new initiatives, this budgeting process is a bottom-up approach. Budgeting by Priorities requires citizen involvement and a new way of thinking for City staff. All the services the City provides are reconsidered through the prism

of what services the citizens’ value most. The final budget “buys” only those services most valued by the citizens.

Objectives • Alignthebudgetwithcitizenpriorities

• Measureprogresstowardspriorities

• Getthebestvalueforeachtaxdollar

Requests for Offers • Causeandeffectmap

• Threemeasurable,specificindicators

• Purchasingstrategiesmostlikelytoachievethepriority

• RequestsforOffersareusedasthebasisforCitydepartmentstodeveloptheirOffers detailing

• Howtheyproposetoproducethepriority

• Howmuchitwillcost

• Howitssuccesswillbemeasured.

Budget Offers • Servicetoproducepriority

• Costoftheservice

• Indicatorstomeasuresuccess

Departments respond to Requests for Offers with proposals (Offers) detailing their per-formance commitment for a stated Priority and assume no guarantee of funding based onhistoriclevels.OnlyexpenditurespartofOfferswillbefundedintheFinalBudget.Offers are opportunities for departments to propose new or innovative approaches and practices.

Offers are ranked by Results Teams according to their value in producing the Priority. Re-sults Teams give feedback to departments about Offers so they can be improved. New offers may be proposed at this time.

Stoughton Public Library contuniedBooK cluBapaloozaThursday August 23 from 6:30-7:30 pm

Looking to join a book club? Already a member, but need help finding titles? Come and hear about local book club options and resources.

august aDult BooK DiscussionTuesday, August 28 from 7-8 pm

A Grown up Kind of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson

Copies of the books are available at the Adult Services Desk. No registration required.

sEptEmBEr aDult BooK DiscussionTuesday, September 25 at 7pm

The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli

Copies of the books are available at the Adult Services Desk. No registration required.

octoBEr aDult BooK DiscussionTuesday, October 23 at 7pm

Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok

Copies of the books are available at the Adult Services Desk. No registration required.

2013 BuDgEting For outcomEs

STOUGHTON REDEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY/DANE COUNTY

REHABILITATION PROGRAMNOW TAKING APPLICATIONS

The City of Stoughton Redevelopment Authority has been awarded CDBG loan funds in the amount of $100,000 for Major Home repairs for residents in the designated Redevelopment Area. These funds are 0%, deferred loan dollars available for qualifying owner occupied housing improvements.Qualifying improvements include:

• Code repairs and upgrades for plumbing, heating, or electrical systems • Exterior painting• Foundation repair• Gutter and downspout repair or replacement Plumbing fixture repair or replacement • Roof repair or replacement• Siding repair or installation of new siding to increase energy efficiency • Window and door repair or replacement including storm doors

Please contact Lisa Aide at Stoughton City Hall; 381 E. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 (608) 646-0404; for more information.

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worK saFEly with DiggEr’s hotlinEIt may be hot outside, but that list of out-door improvements may still be incom-plete - build a deck, plant some trees, in-stall a gym set for the children, or more. If your list includes any digging, state law (Wisconsin Statute 182.0175) requires you to notify Diggers Hotline.

Diggers Hotline is a statewide notification system developed to provide excavators and the general public with the ability to inform multiple owners of underground facilities of intended non-emergency ex-cavation via a single telephone call.

You may contact Diggers Hotline at 811 from any phone year round. You must, however, allow three working days (excluding weekends and holidays) notice for the loca-tion of the underground facilities prior to digging.

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

Pleasenotethattherearenochargestoindividualcustomersforthisservice.Formorein-formation on Wisconsin’s Digger’s Hotline program, please visit www.diggershotline.com

crEatE a BEttEr FuturEAs a customer of Stoughton Utilities, you can purchase re-newable energy blocks to offset a part or all of your electri-cal usage through our Renewable Energy Program. Renew-able 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 each month for one year has the equivalent impact on the environment as not driving a car for six months and avoids emitting over three tons of carbon dioxide.

In Stoughton, 437 customers purchase 1,087 blocks of renewable energy each month. That’s the equivalent of 326,100 kWh, enough to power 544 average-sized homes.

looK For air lEaKsYou tell your kids they’re cooling the Great Outdoors when they don’t keep the windows shut or close the door behind them. You could be doing the same thing without even knowing it.

Your cooled indoor air could be leak-ing out of your house through the tiny cracks and holes around phone lines, electrical outlets and plumbing pipes, as well as around windows and doors.

Take a walk around the outside of your house and you’ll see little gaps around window frames, wall-mounted air conditioners, exhaust vents and more. Those leaks can increase your cooling bill 5 - 30 percent. Seal the leaks with caulk and keep the air-conditioned air indoors where it be-longs.

givE thEm a BraKE!Working outdoors in Wisconsin’s hot summers is hard enough, but when utility crews have to deal with danger-ous drivers in work zones, it only makes it that much more difficult. Whether it’s around electric linemen restoring a power outage, a water crew repairing a fire hydrant, or a sewer crew cleaning our sewers, work zones are no place for impatience or aggressive driving. The added seconds you may save while speeding through a work zone are not worth placing your utility’s worker’s lives at risk.

Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nation every year in road work zones. Please follow these important tips for safely driving in road work zones. Your life - and ours- de-pend on it!

• Alwaysbuckleup.

• Payattention.Normalspeedlimitsmaybereduced,trafficlanesmaybechangedand people and vehicles may be working near the road.

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• Keepasafedistancefromtrafficbarriers,constructionequipment,utilityworkers,and other traffic.

• Watchforandfollowallwarning,laneclosure,andconstructiondetoursigns.

• Planaheadandgiveyourselftimetoreachyourdestination.

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BE prEparED For powEr outagEsSummertime in Wisconsin can bring very unpredictable weather, and even a small storm can result in a large power outage. Although we haven’t seen much rain so far this summer, severe storms are inevitable and may strike at any time. Once the lights go off it’s too late to prepare for a power outage, so don’t get caught search-ing 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’s back-up power sources.

Sump Pumps and Cordless PhonesYour sump pump runs on electricity, so consider a battery back-up. Choose one that will switch on automatically if an outage oc-curs. Your cordless phone will not work during a power outage; consider a spare plug-in telephone, or keep your cell phone handy for emergency situations.

GeneratorsTest your generator every 30 days to make certain that it is in good operating condition. Always follow manufacturer’s directions for safe operation. If back-feeding your generator into your home’s electrical system, ALWAYS use a transfer switch or disconnect your main breaker switch. Failuretodosocouldinjureorkillourlinemanworkingtorestoreoursystem,orbystand-ers who come into contact with wires on the ground.

Assemble An Emergency KitPrepare one today by gathering a few basic emer-gency supplies and placing them in an emergency kit that’s easy to locate in the dark. We suggest including these items:

• WorkingFlashlights

• Battery-OperatedRadiofornews&weather reports

• BatteriesforFlashlights&Radio

• Candles&Matches

• Blankets

• BottledWater(Citycustomerswillstillhave water to their faucets, rural customers may not)

• CannedorDriedFood

• ACordedTelephone(cordlessphonesdon’tworkwhenpowerisout.)

Other Things to Keep in Mind • Rememberthatelectricgaragedooropenerswillnotfunctionduringapower

outage. Place your unit on “manual” if possible.

• Electricsumppumpsandpumpsusedforruralcustomer’swellsalsowillnotworkduring a power outage.

• Protectelectricalequipmentfrompossiblesurgeswhenpowerisrestored.Usesurge suppression devices to protect sensitive equipment such as computers, fax machines, answering machines, televisions, stereos and major appliances - or simply unplug them.

• Apoweroutagemayaffecttheoperationofsecurityandalarmsystems.

• Protectfoodfromspoilingbykeepingfreezerandrefrigeratordoorsclosedasmuchaspossible.Foodwillstayfrozenupto48hoursifthedoorisnotopenedfrequently.

• Blindsandcurtainswillhelpshieldagainsttheheatofthesun,sowhiletheair-conditioning is off you should keep your windows covered.

• Ifyouleaveyourhomeorbusiness,switchonalightthatcanbeseenfromthestreet. Our crews often “spot check” to ensure all customers have their electricity back on.

• Forthesafetyofeveryone,stayclearofcrews,vehiclesandequipmentinthearea.

• Afterthepowerisrestored,youcansafelyreconnectappliancesandequipment,and reset devices that operate on timers.

• StoughtonUtilities’drinkingwaterandwastewatertreatmentprocesseswillbeactive during an outage.

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

stoughton utility systEm rEliaBilityStoughton Utilities wants to assure you that the Electric and Water Distribution System are functioning adequately with no concerns. We always suggest you practice conservation in the use of your Electric and Water service no matter the situation.

If you have any questions on conservation, please contact Stoughton Utilities at (608) 873-3379 or at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

support stoughton non-proFits By Enrolling in proJEct rounDupStoughton Utilities began our Project RoundUP program in 2006 as a way to fur-ther assist local non-profit organizations in our community. Currently 386 of your neighbors participate in the program with voluntary monthly contributions. In 2011 alone, we collected and awarded $3,300 in funds to four local organizations. The cus-tomers that participate in this program are continuing the “neighbor helping neighbor” concept that founded Stoughton Utilities over a century ago.

About Project RoundUPStoughton Utilities customers can opt to enroll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, your utility bill will “round up” to the next highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution may seem like only pennies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many custom-ers participate. All contributions are tax-deductible and a summary for the prior year is mailed each January.

Customer ContributionThe typical contribution per program participant is approximately $6.00 per year. Amongst all participating customers, over $3,000 is raised each year and awarded by the Stoughton Utilities Committee twice annually to local community service organiza-tions.

How It WorksContributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple. Each month Stough-tonUtilitieswillroundupyourutilitybilltothenextfulldollar.Forexample,ifyourbill is $41.17, it would be rounded up to $42.00 and your monthly contribution will be $0.83. Your maximum contribution per year could 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 be rounded up and not your monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will not change as a result of enrollment in Project RoundUP.

Major Funding CategoriesCollected funds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by the Stoughton City Council. Donations are awarded bi-annually to qualify-ing registered applicants selected by the Stoughton Utili-ties Committee. Selection is based upon the merits of the application and the intended use of the funds.

To qualify for funding, organizations and projects must generally be related to community service, economic development, education and youth, environment, emer-gency energy assistance or disaster relief. Although there are many worthy charitable and educational projects and community needs in our local area, the limited availabil-ity of funds requires us to establish these funding priority categories.

Contributed funds will be used geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utilities and will include the City of Stoughton and the Townships of Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleasant Springs, Porter, and Rutland. Organizations which provide programs and benefits to people who live in this geographic area are 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 organi-zation that would like to be considered for future donations, please have them contact us for an application.

Past RecipientsPastrecipientsoffundsincludetheFriendsoftheStoughtonAreaYouthCenter,Sha-lom Holistic Health Services, American Legion Post 59, Stoughton Wellness Coalition, Martin Luther Christian School, Stoughton Lions and Lionesses Clubs, Stoughton Holi-dayFund,AmericanCancerSocietyRelayforLife,andtheFriendsoftheStoughtonPublic Library.

If you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in the program, or if you’re a non-profit organization that could benefit from a donation from Stough-ton Utilities’ RoundUP program, please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at http://roundup.stoughtonutilities.com.

stoughton utilitiEs strEEt lightsStoughton Utilities wants to assure you that the city and rural service ter-ritory is adequately served with street lighting. It is important to appreciate that street lighting is installed for the safe conveyance of vehicles.

If you believe light on your property is deemed necessary, we recommend you shop locally to install motion detection lighting to light your private property.

If you have any questions, please contact Stoughton Utilities at (608) 873-3379 or at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

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hElp us KEEp sEwEr costs Down By rEDucing clEar watEr trEatmEnt

What is clear water?Clear water is a source of unwanted water that enters the sanitary sewer system. Clear water enters into the sanitary sewers through leaky manhole covers, broken sewer mains or laterals and sump pumps.

Why is “clear water” a problem?Clear water does not belong in the sanitary sewer sys-tem. It needs to be conveyed through storm sewers or drainage ditches, or absorbed into the ground. If it enters the sanitary sewers, clear water 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 into resi-dents 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 sewer system. By eliminating the improper connections you will sig-nificantly reduce the flow of clear water to the sanitary system.

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 over-load this same eight-inch sanitary sewer.

My basement’s 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 flooding in your neigh-bor’s basement. It may also add to sewer overflows, pol-luting 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 inspect your property and locate any source of clear water improperly entering the sanitary system. If problems are detected, it is up to each property owner to have the problems cor-rected.

What other steps can I take to decrease the risk of basement backups and damage to my, or my neighbor’s property? • Adjustthegradearoundthefoundationtoslope

away from your home.

• Installdownspoutextensionsixfeetfromthefoundation.

• Installsumppumpdischargelineextensionsandincrease sump pump capacity.

• Repairorreplacesanitarysewerlateralsconnectedto your home if leaks are found.

• Installbackflowpreventiondevicesandcontactyourlocal plumber.

Formoreinformation,contactStoughtonUtilitiesWaste-water Supervisor Brian Erickson at (608) 877-7421, or at BErickson@stoughtonutilities.com.

wE BEliEvE in a rEnEwaBlE Economy, tooAt Stoughton Util-ities, we’re proud to be a local not-for-profit because we’ve seen what’s possible when a community uses the very same en-ergy that it pro-duces. Like public power that gets reinvested in neigh-borhood business and new technologies, local pride that raises a commitment to energy efficiency and renewable resources, and like Stoughton dollars that remain and are reinvested in Stoughton.

With public power from Stoughton Utilities, the good we do stays right here. Because we’re here... for you. For more information on why public power is impor-tant to Stoughton, visit www.WhyPublicPower.org or www.StoughtonUtilities.com.

appliancE rEcycling programAre you stuck with older, inefficient appliances that are still in use? Did you know they’re costing you extra money on your energy bills? We think it’s time to break free. When you’re ready to get rid of your old refrigerators or freezers still in working condition, Stoughton Utili-ties will arrange for, and cover the costs of pick-up, haul-away and responsible recy-cling. We’ll even pay you up to $60!

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

Cash-back rewards through the Appliance Recycling Program are available to residential customers and sub-ject to the following criteria:

• $30foreachrefrigeratorandfreezer(limit2percustomer per calendar year).

• Refrigeratororfreezermustbe:

- Between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size.

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

- Accessible with a clear and safe path of removal.

• Theremovalteamwillnotriskinjury;removepersonal effects or modify your home (e.g. remove doors or railings) to have the unit(s) removed safely

If you have an old refrigerator or freezer in working con-dition, scheduling a pick-up is fast and easy. To start saving money on your energy bills simply call the appli-ance turn-in center’s toll free number at (855) 398-5226 to schedule a pickup. Customers may also sign up for appliance pickups online at http://incentives.stoughto-nutilities.com.

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

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At Stoughton Hospital, it’s our people who have always set us apart. �at’s why our Home Health Care is the choice of more and more patients. From nursing, social services, physical and occupational therapy to speech therapy and more - including our Trusted Hands Program - you’ll experience the warm, personal care and attention that Stoughton Hospital is known for.

To learn more about Stoughton Hospital Home Health Services, call 608.873.2366 or visit online at StoughtonHospital.com

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Fall lEaF collEctionWatch for an ad in the Hub for dates.

Brush picK up rulEsProperly sized brush if a maximum of 4” in diameter and for length (12 to 15 ft) - or longer if you can manually get it to the curb yourself.

Plan your trimming around the scheduled pick up to eliminate the brush from sitting out for lengthy periods.

Brush should be at the curb by 7AM on the first Monday of the month (unless Monday is a holiday, then Tuesday).

Crews start at a different part of the city each month and once they have gone through an area they will not be back until the following month.

Do NOT place brush in the street.

Rootballs are prohibited - please dispose of at the Madison Landfill (267-1502)

Do NOT mix debris in with the brush

If a contractor trims or removes a tree from your property, they also need to remove the brush the city crew will NOT pick it up.

2012 roaD worKNorth Page Street Construction started on June 18 and is expected to be finished by the end of August.

Streets Receiving Seal CoatingThe following Streets are receiving Seal Coating and Crack Sealing

FourthSt{MainSttoNorthSt}

NorthSt{ForrestSttoTermini}

MandtParkway{FourthSttoTermini}

RandolphSt{SPageSttoTermini}

MilwaukeeSt{StoughtonAvetoSVanBurenSt}

SPageSt{MilwaukeeSttoOakSt}

OakSt{SPageSttoSMonroeSt}

SMadisonSt{OakSttoWSouthSt}

SMonroeSt{LowellSttoWMilwaukeeSt}

GarfieldSt{Hwy138toTermini}

RoweSt{WMainSttoWSouthSt}

WMilwaukeeSt{TerminitoVeaCt}

LevangerLn{WMilwaukeeSttoTermini}

BergenCt{WMilwaukeeSttoTermini}

ArendalCt{WMilwaukeeSttoTermini}

VeaCt{WMilwaukeeSttoTermini}

KingSt{KvammeLntoTermini}

NOTE: Seal Coating is scheduled to be done mid to late August. Expect crews from Scott Construction in the area.

yarD wastE sitEBRUSH IS NOW ALLOWED AT YARD WASTE SITE ON COLLINS ROAD.

1 $20.00 Annual sticker(s) must be permanently affixed to the lower left hand corner of the front windshield of the vehicle.

2 ACCEPTABLE materials are: grass, leaves, garden waste and wood products less than 1/4 inches in diameter (size of a pencil)

3 NOT ACCEPTABLE materials are: root balls,

NEW: If you have brush, it is now being accepted at the yard waste site if you have a sticker. There will be a separate area to place the brush in.

Please do not drop off yard waste when site is closed as it is considered illegal dumping and is subject to a fine or revoking your permit. The site may close early due to inclement weather or darkness.

garBagE anD rEcycling carts

Stoughton Street Department and Johns Disposal requests that the carts NOT be placed IN THE STREET, but, instead follow these suggested guidelines throughout the entire year:

Carts should be placed curbside or at the end of your driveway. NOT in the street. Keeping your carts off the roadway will ensure that plow drivers can clear snow to the curb. If carts are placed in the street, the plow driver will have to drive around them and leave the snow in the roadway. Carts in the street will also affect street sweeping, mail delivery, parking and drainage.

Place carts as follows: garbage cart be placed within 2 ft of the street on one side of the driveway and the recycle cart be placed within 2 ft of the street on the other side of the driveway or 2ft from each other to allow room for the trucks arm to be placed around the cart. See attached picture for proper placement.

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Stoughton’s Norwegian Fun Park!

Visit our newly renovated swimming facility. Enjoy the best of beach experiences

that includes clean city water, sandy zero depth entry, concession stand, and large

inflatable play structures!

Open: Everyday from 12-5 PMRates

Resident 16+ $3.50Resident 15- $2.50Non resident 16+ $4.00Non resident 15- $3.0010 Visit Punch Card $25.00

Troll Beach, 509 Mandt Parkway, 873-1900

Young Rembrandt Art Classes

Preschool ArtEncourage your preschooler’s enthusiasm for art and creativity. This programintroduces a variety of new artistic lessons that will challenge and excite yourbudding young artist.

Elementary DrawingThis program will provide many great opportunities for your child to enhance theirdrawing and coloring skills while providing ideas for new creations of their own.

CartooningLearning about visual story telling is a concept your child will explore as they depictsequences to tell those stories. This program will teach your child how to illustratefacial expressions and personify inanimate objects.

Class Age Time Program Code Fee (Res./NR)

Preschool Art 3.5-5 8:30-9:15 am 1306.203 $37/$40

Elementary Drawing 6-12 9:30-10:30 am 1304.206 $37/$40

Cartooning 6-12 10:45-Noon 1305.206 $38/$42

All of the classes arelocated in the Youth Centerand all supplies areincluded. The days anddates are Saturdays from8/4—8/25.

AARP Driver Safety Class Thursday, August 23, 9:00 AM—1:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center

Registration is required; call 873-8585. Cost: $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members You are welcome to bring a sack lunch

The AARP Driver Safety Class is intended to provide all drivers, especially those age 50 and older, with a class-room and online course to help them improve their driving skills. Pay by check or cash the day of the class. Participation may earn you an insurance discount so check with your insurance carrier.

In this four-hour course you will learn: Steps for driving roundabouts To manage dangerous blind spots Proper following distance behind other cars Change lanes & turn at busy intersections safely Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes How to eliminate distractions while driving Effects of medications on driving

Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

The Senior Center is offering a 9-day trip to Costa Rica this November! Through a travel package by Premier World Discov-ery, travelers will have the oppor-tunity to visit one of Central America’s greatest haven for eco-tourism featuring lush forests, magnificent waterfalls, rumbling volcanoes and diverse ecosystems. Stop by the Senior Center for a trip itinerary & rate sheet.

248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI, 53589 (608) 873-8585

Visit our website at: www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

A Big Welcome! We are excited to welcome Teressa Pellett as our new Senior Center Volunteer/Program Coordinator. This part-time position is funded by a grant to assist with the coordination of our many programs and services. We would be unable to provide what we do without the support of our over 170 volunteers, and we look forward to Teressa’s superb skill-set to work with them and to expand our community collaborations.

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Meet Lena, the new river troll in town! She’s housed here thanks to Sawyer Stump Studio of Cooksville.

Adult Group Fitness Classes

Zumba

Zumba consists of simple aerobic fitness movements anddoing them to latin and other global beats. It is a fun andupbeat way to workout. The music is from all kinds ofgenres. It ranges from latin and samba to reggaeton andfrom hip hop to tango.

Zumba Gold

This program was designed for the older active adult.The biggest difference between Zumba gold and Zumbabasic is that Zumba gold is done at a much lowerintensity. It's just as much fun just not as fast! ZumbaGold utilizes the same great Latin styles of music anddance are used in Zumba basic program.

PiYo Strength

PiYo is a unique blend of Pilates and Yoga from thecreators of P90x and Turbojam. This fresh new style ofenables you to transform your body by simultaneouslyburning calories and muscle. Flow from yoga poses tostrength moves with upbeat music. Think Yoga oncaffeine.

Vinyasa Yoga

Improve flexibility and circulation, strengthen and tonemuscles, and relieve stress with our yoga class. Classesare taught by our certified instructor who specializes inVinyasa style yoga. Wear loose fitting clothing, bare feetor socks. Please bring a yoga mat as they're not provided.

Class Days Times

Zumba Tuesdays

Thursdays

5:30-6:15 am6:15-7:00 pm

5:30-6:15 am

Zumba Gold Mondays 9:15-10:00 am

PiYo Strength Tuesdays

Thursdays

6:30-7:15 am

6:30-7:15 am

Vinyasa Yoga Sundays

Thursdays

6:15-7:15 pm

6:15-7:!5 pm

Location: 2nd floor ofYouth Center

Fee: $5 drop-in

Adult Fall Sport Leagues

3 v 3 Basketball

3 v 3 basketball is a fast-paced game that is selfofficiated. It’s a great way to stay in shape or get readyfor the winter basketball season. Sign-up as a team.

Dates: September 10 - October 29 (8 weeks)Days: Monday NightsTime: 6:00–9:00 pmPlace: Yahara School GymFee: $80/Team

4 v 4 Flag Football

Our flag football league features a 4 v 4 system thatcreates high scoring and play at a fast pace. Top fourteams make end of season playoffs. Sign-up as a team.

Dates: August 30 - October 18 (7 week regular season)Days: Monday NightsTime: 6:00–10:00 pm (game times vary)Place: Racetrack ParkFee: $250/Team

Coed Kickball

Get out of the house this fall and play in our kickballleague. This will be the sixth year of the league. Teamswill play a seven game schedule.

Dates: August 24 - October 12 (7 weeks)Days: Friday NightsTime: 6:00–10:00 pm (game times vary)Place: Racetrack ParkFee: $300/Team

Team registration forms areavailable at

cityofstoughton.com/rec

Don’t have a team, but want toplay? Contact the RecreationDepartment to get on a free

agent list.

Active Stoughton for Life

One of the main goals of the Stoughton Parks and Recreation Department is to create healthy lifestyles. A provenway to create healthy lifestyles is through physical activity and sport. Active Stoughton for Life (AS4L) is amovement to improve physical activity and sport in Stoughton. AS4L uses a scientific model called the Long-TermAthlete Development (LTAD) Model as its framework.

LTAD was created by sports scientist Dr. Istvan Balyi. LTAD is a seven-stage training, competition, and recoverypathway guiding an individual’s experience in recreation and sport from infancy through adulthood. LTAD doesaway with early specialization until age 12 and eases into more competitiveness as they mature and children getolder. Using LTAD will make physical activity and sports more enjoyable for the children, and assist them inbecoming better athletes. This will also foster in children the continued desire to participate in sports that willlead to active and healthy lifestyles for the duration of their lives.

LTAD is used by hundreds of national sport federations, and is currently being introduced in America throughnational sport associations such as USA Hockey, USA Soccer, and USA Football.

NFL Youth Flag Football

The program provides young players a fun and excitingopportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous actionwhile learning lessons in teamwork. This is a great wayto introduce your child to the basic fundamentals offootball. Teams will have one practice during the weekwith practice plans provided by the RecreationDepartment. Each player will receive an authenticreversible NFL Flag Football jersey. Volunteer coachesneeded!

Program Code: 1150.310 Grades K – 11150.311 Grades 2 – 31150.312 Grades 4 – 6

Game Dates: Saturdays, August 25—October 13(no games September 1)

Game Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Racetrack ParkFees: Resident - $50 Non-Resident - $60

(Register by August 13)

Miniball Soccer

Start your little Messi on his or her way to a lifelong loveof recreation activities. Nothing compares to soccer foran introduction to structured team sports. Theemphasis on this program is having fun, getting yourchild to like sports, and developing their physicalliteracy. This program isn’t intended on teaching highlevel soccer skills to your child because of the ages of theparticipants. Volunteer coaches needed!

Days: SundaysDates: September 9 – October 14Location: Racetrack ParkFee: $30 – Resident, $38 – Non-ResidentRegistration Deadline: August 31

Late Summer/Early Fall Youth Sport Programs

Ages/Grades Times Program Code

3 year olds 3:00-3:45 pm 1130.305

4 year olds &Kindergarten

4:00-4:45 pm 1130.306

How to sign-up for a program?

1. The first way is by filling out a paper registrationform. A paper registration form can be found near theend of the guide. Once the paper registration form isfilled out, a person can mail it to us or stop by ouroffice.

2. The second way is by going to our online registrationsite, https://activenet9.active.com/stoughtonrec/.Online registration is fast, simple, and convenient.

381 E. Main StreetStoughton, WI 53589

873-6746stoughtonrecreation@ci.stoughton.wi.us

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