2013 Summer Tower Times

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Tower TimesCity of Stoughton Issue 2, Summer 2013

Swimming Pool informationBeore construction or assembly o a pool, there area ew requirements that need attention.

1. Obtain A PermitAbove ground pools having a water depth greater

than thirty-six inches at any point shall notbe constructed or assembled within thecity until a permit is obtained rom theDepartment o Planning & Development

at City Hall, 381 E. Main Street. Allin ground pools require a permit.A dimensioned plan showing thelocation o the proposed pool

in relation to the lot lines isrequired prior to approval.

2. PlacementPools may be installed onrear or side lots only andshall not be closer thansix eet to any lot line orbuilding unless designed

and approved as an additionto the building. Pools shallnot be installed in utilityeasements designed to conveyelectric distribution, waterdistribution, wastewater, andstormwater drainage.

3. FencingPools that are not enclosed by apermanent building and have awater depth greater than thirty-six inches shall be completely

enclosed by a ence toprevent access. Such

ence shall notbe less

than ve eet nor greater than 6 eet in height andshall be placed not less than our eet rom the pooledge, constructed so as not to have holes or openingslarger than our inches in one dimension. Gates anddoors shall be equipped with sel-closing and sel-latching devices, located near the top o the gate, onthe poolside o the enclosure.

4. Electrical conductorsThe ollowing clearances must be adhered to andshown on the plan:

Underground electrical conductors shall be aminimum of 5 feet from the outer edge of theinside of the pool. If closer than 5 feet, theconductors shall be in conduit;

Overhead electric conductors shall be aminimum of 22.5 feet in any direction to thewater level, edge of water surface, base ofplatform, or permanently anchored raft.

The horizontal limit of clearance measuredfrom the inside wall of the pool shall not beless than 10 feet.

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

These requirements are not all inclusive. I you haveany questions regarding pools please contact theCity Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or

email to [email protected]


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makea Difference Planta rain garDenRain gardens (shallow depressions planted with nativewildfowers) soak up rainwater or melted snow rom yourrootop, driveway and lawn. They are positioned to collectwater rom downspouts or at a low-point in the yard wheredrainage naturally occurs. The gardens allow water to soakinto the soil rather than running o to the nearest lake orstream.

A rain garden can soak up to 30% more water than a tra-ditional lawn. Why is that important? Because the waterrom rain and snow that runs o our roos and driveways tothe streets and through the storm drain system to our lakescarries with it all sorts o pollutants like ertilizers, oil, petwaste and more. Whatever is in the streetgarbage, pet

waste, oil, etc.gets washed to the nearest lake or stream.

Mature rain gardens are easy to maintain. Once plants get established, very little weedingis needed. Do not install a rain garden in any easement designed to convey undergroundelectric, water, wastewater and stormwater.

Besides helping our lakes and streams, rain gardens are aesthetically pleasing and providehabitat or birds, butterfies and benecial insectsincluding dragonfies that eat mosqui-toes. You can make a big dierence by devoting a small amount o space, time and moneyto the creation o a rain garden.

Visit www.myfairlakes.com to learn more about rain gardens.

Stoughton wellneSS coalitionmeDication DiSPoSal & SharPS collection

October 26, 2013, 9 a.m. to noonFREE drive-through service

Stoughton Fire Department (enter rom Main Street) Bring all medications in original containers (i possible) and cross out personal

inormation with a black marker

Sharps must be dropped o in a registered sharps container or thick plastic laundrydetergent bottle

The Lions/Lionesses will also be collecting used eye-glasses and hearing aids

For additional inormation, please contact Stoughton City Hall at 873-6677 or the Stough-ton Wellness Coalition at [email protected].

Graduation Parties, Bridal Showers,

Baby Showers, Block Parties

Ahhthe Culinary Ease of Cheese!!

120 Varieties of Cheese Cheese Trays Fresh Curds

Cheese Gift Boxes - Always Enjoyed, Never Returned

183 E. Main Street, Downtown Stoughtonwww.Cheesers.com 608-873-1777

Dont know whoto call?City Hall: (608) 873-6677Building Complaints Department o Planning &

Development (Building Inspector) 873-7626

Building Permits Department o Planning & Development-(Building Inspector)873-7626 or (Zoning Administrator)646-0421

City Licenses City Clerks Oce (Deputy Clerk 646-0423)Sidewalks Department o Planning & Development

(Zoning Administrator) 646-0421

Recycle Containers - 873-6677;Johns Disposal1-888-473-4701

Signs/Permits Department o Planning & Development(Zoning Administrator) 646-0421

Taxes Finance Department 646-0420

Street Department: (608) 873-6303Dumpster Permits

Street Complaints

Street Lights Downtown Page to Fith

Street Opening Permits

*Note i it involves Water or Sanitary Sewer a permit &

ee rom Stoughton Municipal Utilities also. 873-3379

Street Signs

Trac Signals

Trees Park row

Stoughton Municipal Utilities: (608) 873-3379Bulk Water Sales

Drinking Water Questions

Electric Service Applications

Sewer Backups Stoughton Municipal Utilities(Wastewater Division)

Street Lights

Water Service Applications

Media Services Department/WSTO TV:(608) 873-7523Cable Channel 98 or 981

WSTO Webstream

DVD/CD Duplication

Event Coverage

Media Transers (MiniDV, VHS, DVD, CD etc.)

unlicenSeD & inoPerable VehicleS Are not allowed to be stored or more than 15 days

on private property unless zoned or such storage.

May pose a danger due to loose, sharp, or jaggedparts, to the public, particularly small children whoare oten attracted to junk motor vehicles.

May contain fuids that, i leaked, may contaminatethe environment or may be a re hazard.

Some options are: The vehicle may be placed in a closed garage.

The vehicle may be made operable.

I unlicensed (registration has expired), a license maybe obtained.

Local salvage yards oten pay cash or motor vehicleswith a title, or make a donation to St. Vincent de Paulor other non-prot organization.

Some property owners store inoperable or unlicensed ve-hicles on their property with the eventual plan to make themroad worthy. Unortunately, they may reduce property val-ues and can pose a threat to the public.

I you have any questions regarding this issue contact theZoning Administrator at 608-646-0421 or email [email protected].

remaining holiDay ScheDule 2013

Labor DayMonday, September 2, 2013All collections will be delayed by one day.

Thanksgiving DayThursday, November 28, 2013Collections Thursday and Friday will be delayed by one day.

Christmas DayWednesday, December 25, 2013Wednesday Friday collections will be delayed by one day.

The holiday collections may be at an earlier time o day than normal. Please be sure to putyour reuse and recycling out the night beore your scheduled collection day.

Please contact Johns Disposal with any questions.

what can you Do with a teleViSionyou no longer want?Johns Disposal, www.johnsdisposal.com, will collect tele-visions; however, they cannot take them as part o theirregular collection services. You must call to arrange a

special pick-up. Telephone 262-473-4700The Dane County Clean Sweep Program, www.dane-countycleansweep.com, now accepts televisions. Thereis a $10 ee per television. The Clean Sweep Program islocated at the Dane County Landll, 7102 US Highway12, Madison, Wisconsin 53718; they are open Tuesdaysthrough Fridays, 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and Saturdays,8:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. They are closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays, and they have amandatory urlough day on August 30, 2013. Telephone 608-838-9555 or 608-243-0368.

rabieS clinicSmall Animal Advocates is hosting a rabies clinic onSaturday, October 5, 2013, at the Stoughton City Ga-rage, 515 South Fourth Street. You may bring cats onlyrom 10:00 to 10:30, and cats and dogs rom 10:30 tonoon. The cost is $11 per animal. For more inormation,call Kathy Thode at 873-9851.


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Drug DroP-offBrought to you by: Stoughton Wellness Coalition

Get Unwanted Meds Out...O your homesO our waters & landllsO the reach o children!!Keeping unused, unwanted and expired prescription andover-the-counter drugs in your home poses a risk to you,your amily and your community.

To provide you with an anonymous, easy, secure and re-sponsible way to properly dispose o these drugs, theStoughton Wellness Coalition has established a permanentpharmaceutical drug drop-o box or area residents.

The drop o location is outside at the Stoughton Police De-partment, 321 South Fourth Street, Stoughton, WI 53589,(608) 873-3374

Drop-O ProceduresPlease ollow theseinstructions or reedisposal o yourunwanted medica-tions:

1. Gather all un-wanted medicationsrom where youhave them stored.

2. I possible, leaveall medications intheir original con-tainers. You mayblack out any per-sonal inormationthat is on the bottle.

3. Bring the medica-tions to the secureddrug collection box.

4. Questions aboutdropping o medi-cations can bedirected to theStoughton PoliceDepartment. Pleasecall: (608) 873-3374

Did You Know64% o kids age 12 to 17 who have abused pain relieverssay they got them rom their riends, relatives or peoplethey know, without their knowledge.

Accepted SubstancesPrescription medications and medication samples

Over-the-counter medications

InhalersNo Sharps

No Syringes

No Needles

No Lancets

Sae Storage and TipsAlways store medications in the original containers.

Never keep medications past their expiration date.

Always store separately medications or amily members.

Never guess on how much medication to take.

Read the label beore you open the bottle to ensure the rightdosage is taken.

Never let young childrentake medicine by them-selves.

Dont store medications inareas that are hot and hu-mid, such as the bathroommedicine cabinet.

Lock your medicine cabi-net. A cabinet or a drawerwith a lock on it wouldalso work.

Do talk with your children about the dangers o drug abuse!

Stoughton Wellness CoalitionThe Stoughton Wellness Coalition was ormed in 2006, throughcollaborative eorts o Stoughton Hospital, the StoughtonSchool District and the City o Stoughton. The coalitionpromotes a collaborative approach to personal and communitywellness through health promotion, educational programmingand service to the Stoughton Area Community.

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DePartment of Planning & DeVeloPment informationThe ollowing inormation can be ound at this website: www.cityostoughton.com/plan-ning

Use the APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION link or: Permit Fee Schedule

Building/Zoning Permit Application

Commercial Buildings Inormation

Stormwater and Erosion Control Applications

Fire Sprinkler/Alarm System Permit Application

Annual Average Daily Trac Maps or Stoughton

Residential Building Trends 2000 - 2012

Fencing Permit and Placement Inormation

Detached Garage and Accessory Structure Permit and Placement Inormation

Deck Addition Permit Inormation and Construction Guide

Swimming Pool and Antenna Permit and Placement Inormation

Driveway and Sidewalk Application Inormation

Zero Lot Line - Duplex Inormation

Variance Application

Administrative Appeal Application

Conditional Use Permit Procedural Checklist

Amendment o Zoning Map (Rezoning) Procedural Checklist

Keeping o Chickens Licensing Inormation

There are also links to the ollowing, using the above website: Landmarks Commission Inormation

Stormwater Utility Inormation

Comprehensive Plan

Zoning Map, Extraterritorial Jurisdictional Boundary Map and Floodplain Maps

All City Ordinances

Current Development Inormation

Property InormationUse the Public Access link at the ollowing website or Dane County property inormation:http://accessdane.co.dane.wi.us

Current Property Owner and Address

Parcel Number

Plat Name

Lot Number

Legal Description

Property Acres

Assessed Land Value

Assessed Improvement Value

Estimated Fair Market Value

Tax Inormation

A Mapping Feature That Will Show Where the Property is Located

A List o Restrictions or the Plat/Property.

Property/Assessment InormationThe ollowing inormation can be ound at this website: http://www.accurateassessor.com

Site Data

Dwelling Data

Assessed Value

Parcel Number

Diggers HotlineAlways call DIGGERS HOTLINE beore digging at: 1-800-242-8511 or simply 811

There is no charge to you or this service

Have Questions?Contact the City Zoning Administrator at 608-646-0421, or email to [email protected]


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Stoughton Public library: eDucate,enrich, emPower, engage!Not long ago, the Interna-tional City/County Manage-ment Association (ICMA)ormed an advisory commit-tee aimed at building aware-ness or local governmentleaders o the critical rolepublic libraries play in sup-porting community vitalityand sustainability, plus theimportant role local govern-ment leaders have in sup-porting libraries.

One o our core responsibilities within a community is toconnect the dots horizontally and vertically to achieve the

communitys strategic objectives, according to committeemember Ron Carlee, county manager o Arlington County,Virginia. More and more local government leaders, as wellas everybody else, realize that public libraries can be verymuch an integral part o this process.

One o the results o this committee was the publication oLocal Government Managers and Public Libraries: Partnersor a Better Community. This article eatures ways that li-braries can address economic, educational, and social is-sues that challenge their communities. Examples include:

Public libraries are civic and economic anchorsthat strengthen traditional downtown areas. TheStoughton Public Library attracts as many peopleto downtown Stoughton as would a medium sizeddepartment store.

Public libraries provide a destination or creatingcommunity and civic engagement. People o all

ages say, Meet me at the Library, attend Libraryprograms and workshops, or just pick out theiravorite movies or books together.

Libraries oer services or hard-to-reachpopulations, including teenagers, immigrants, andsenior residents. The Stoughton Public Library haswelcoming places, services, and activities or peopleo all ages, backgrounds, and cultures.

Public libraries provide internet access or thosewithout computers or internet connections.More and more oten our world requires onlinetransactions or jobs, schools, and social services.Those without computers or internet connectionsrely on public library computers and wirelessnetworks.

Libraries make online databases available that

support start-up businesses and job hunters. Inaddition to the ree inormation available to anyoneonline, the Stoughton Public Library subscribes todatabases that oer inormation or business, orconsumers, or students & teachers, inormationor wellness, or readers, and inormation aboutgenealogy.

I youd like to read the entire our page article, ask or acopy at the Adult Services desk at the Library. See you atthe Library!

Friends o the Library

frienDSofthe library meeting

August 14th, 2013, 6:00 pm at the LibraryThe public is welcome to attend to learn more about theFriends group and their activities. Come join us!

coffee break feStiValbook Sale & raffle

Saturday, August 17th, 2013At Mandt Park rom 9:00 am-4:00 pmThe proceeds o this event will help the Friends support thelibrary by way o purchasing new materials, as well as tohelp support the summer reading program. Our rafe oersall handcrated items created by local artists. The prizesinclude a ramed watercolor o apoppy, a heart-shaped keepsake boxcarved rom a single piece o wood,a heart-shaped pendant and a Rose-maled plate. Tickets and the itemswill be available or viewing at thelibrary.

frienDSofthe librarymeet & greet

Saturday, September 7 rom 11am-2pmMeet the Friends o the Library, get inormation about whatthe Friends do to support the library and become a Friend!While youre here, say hello to our Childrens Librarian,Amanda Bosky, who was hired in March 2013. Reresh-ments will be available.

Tickets will be available or the upcoming Friends Fall Fun-draiser event along with rafe tickets.

the frienDS fall funDraiSer

Sunday, September 15th, 2013, 1:30-4:00 pmFormerly known as the Autumn Gala, this event has beenrevamped to add a ew new twists to the program whilekeeping the most important reason or the event, a celebra-tion o the library. This year, the event will be held on aSunday aternoon at the Library and will eature two rafes,ood and music, along with readings rom local authors anda special thank you or attendees.

More inormation about the Friends o the Library and theseactivities will be available on the library website as eachevent approaches.

http://www.stoughtonpubliclibrary.org/riends.html

uPcoming library ProgramS

Truck DayMandt Park Parking LotWednesday, July 24 at 2-2:45pm(Rain date Wednesday, July 31 at 2-2:45pm)Take a tour o trucks provided by community helpers here inStoughton. Be sure to bring your camera! All ages. No pre-registration is required.

Summer Family Movie:Oz the Great and PowerfulThursday, July 25,2-4:10pm

When Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician withdubious ethics, is hurledaway rom dusty Kansas tothe vibrant Land o Oz, hethinks hes hit the jackpotame and ortune are his orthe takingthat is until hemeets three witches, Theo-dora, Evanora and Glinda,who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyonesbeen expecting. Enjoy popcorn and juice provided by theStoughton Optimists Club while you watch a movie on ourbig screen. All ages. No registration required. PG

The Wisconsin Historical Society Library andArchives: What is in it? Everything!Thursday, July 25 at 6:30pm, Presenter: Lori

BesslerThe Wisconsin State Historical Library and Archives are oneo the ve largest genealogy collections in the country. LoriBessler, certied genealogist, will guide you through a vari-ety o records to help compile your amily history.

Thursdays with MurderWell Always Have ParisThursday, August 8 at6:30pmI you are lucky enough to have livedin Paris as a young man, then whereveryou go or the rest o your lie, it stayswith you, or Paris is a moveable east. Ernest Hemingway. Copies o thebooks are available at the 2nd foorReerence desk.

Summer Library Program Finale:Doug the JugChrist Lutheran Church, 700 County Hwy BThursday, August 8, 6:30pm.Enjoy a humorousjuggling extravaganzathat includes a toucho magic. Whetherkeeping ve colorulrings in the air, ma-nipulating top hatsand boxes, or jugglingthree small children(!?), you never know what amazing eatDoug will attempt next! Custard provided by Culvers. Allages. No pre-registration is required.

Last Day o Summer Library ProgramSaturday, August 10Make sure you turn in your nal hours by 5pm today! Didyou read above and beyond? Get your entries in our randomprize drawing to win a Kindle Fire, sponsored by ConantAuto Repair and Nelson Global Products.

Upcycle It!Trash to Treasure Adult Crats T-Shirt

Thursday, August 8 at 6:30pmChallenge yoursel to create a treasure out o trash. Eachmonth will have a new trash to upcycle and turn intosomething new! No crating skills or materials needed, weprovide the trash and all the supplies. Registration is re-quired and begins June 26. Call 873-6281 to register.

Teen Movie NightThursday, August 225:30pmWatch a movie and enjoy pop-corn, pizza and drinks providedby the Stoughton Optimists Club.We recommend bringing a pil-low so you can stretch out on thefoor. For teens entering grades 6and up. No registration required.

American Girl Tea PartySaturday, August 24, 2-3pmBring your avorite doll orstued animal. Dress up iyou like! Enjoy tea, juice andlight rereshments, then makeWorld War II-era crats. Wewill be selling rafe ticketsto win a Molly American Girldoll (prize drawing on Sept.15). For ages 7-11 and amilymembers. Registration beginsAugust 1. Call 873-6281 toregister.

August Adult Book DiscussionRebecca by Daphne Du Maurier

Tuesday, August 27 at 7pmRebecca is a much loved classic set atop the windsweptCornish coast. As a new bride, the second wie o Maximde Winter comes to Manderley, a house ull o dark secrets,and is conronted with the ghosts o the past, includingMaxims mysterious rst wie, Rebecca.

Thursdays with MurderThe Russian ConnectionThursday, September 12 at6:30pmThere is no shame in not knowing; theshame lies in not fnding out. - Rus-sian Proverb. Copies o the booksare available at the 2nd foor Reer-ence desk.

Maintain Brain Health:Staying Sharpe at Any AgeThursday, September 19 at 6:30pmLearn about how yourbrain works and the latesttips on improving brainhealth, whether you are16, 60 or 96. This pro-gram eatures brain ba-sics as well as scienti-cally-rooted nutritionaland liestyle advice, un brain teasers and materials to takehome or urther exploration. Presented by the Alzheimers& Dementia Alliance o Wisconsin.

September Adult Book DiscussionThe Light Between Oceans by M.L. StedmanTuesday, September 24 at 7pmA novel set on a remote Australian island, where a childlesscouple live quietly running a lighthouse, until a boat carry-ing a baby washes ashore. Copies o the books are availableat the 2nd foor Reerence desk.

Trivia Night!Saturday, October 5thDoors open at 6:00 pm, the contest startspromptly at 7:00 pm.Join the Stoughton & FitchburgPublic Libraries or the DaneCounty Libraries Trivia Nightat the Stoughton VFW. Whetheryoure a novice at trivia or an oldhand, it promises to be a un-lled evening or adults! Ticketswill be available at either library.


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celebrate SummerOld Fashioned Ice Cream Social andStoughton City Band ConcertThursday, August 1st at 6::30 PM

SePtemberiS national Seniorcenter month!Look or special events and activities in our newsletter, in-cluding celebration o Grandparents Day.

oPen houSe SePtember 17th

6:30 PMYesYou Can Join Us! Stop in and learn about all we haveto oer, and share your ideas about additional programs

and activities we might start in the uture.There are no membership ees or residency requirementsto participate in the programs at the Stoughton Area SeniorCenter.

There are age and residency requirements or certain ser-vices including case management services, transportation,and meals on wheels. For additional inormation, pleasecall us at 873-8585.

entertainment Lunch Time Laughs at Noon. Enjoy Classic Comedy

over the Lunch hour.

Free Move and Popcorn the rst Friday o everymonth.

Salem Witch Trials perormance at 1:00 PM on10/29.

claSSeS & eVentS

Technology ExpoWednesday, August 7th, 1:00-3:00 PM

Understanding Scams Seniors FaceWednesday, August 14th, 10:00 AM

Exploring World Cultures Series3rd Tuesday o the month:

8/20 - Nepal

9/17 - Congo

10/15 - Indonesia

Quilt Expo Day TripFriday ,September 6th , call or details.

We all ForgetWednesday, September 11th

1:00 PM Alzheimers & Dementia Alliance o Wisconsin

AARP Driver Saety ProgramThursday, November 14th, 9:00 AM1:00 PM, Mel Stark

Live Music at 1:00 PM

Catsh River Revue 8/13, 9/10, 10/8 Cowboy Bob & Buddy 9/24

muSic aPPreciationcoming in noVember

that DreaDeD SeaSon iS coming!Get vaccinated at our an-nual Flu Shot Clinic. Fri-day October 4, 2013, 8:30AM to 11:30 AM MedicareB and Medicaid accepted.You must be symptomree to receive a fu shot.

VolunteerS neeDeDin StoughtonPeer Support o Dane County connects older adults withvolunteers to provide needed support through riendlyhome visits. We need volunteers who have an interest inhelping to keep older adults in their own homes by provid-ing emotional support to promote wellness and reduce so-cial isolation. This is a fexible opportunity or adults 55+in the Stoughton area, mental health or social work experi-ence is helpul but not necessary.

For more inormation please contact Anita Brown-Huber,608-846-9469.

DiD you know??? The Stoughton Area Senior Center provides

Inormation and Assistance to help you access arearesources and services!

Most o our programs are open to all ages and reeo charge!

We oer ongoing exercise classes, includingChair Stretch, Tai Chi, Yoga and Zumba!

Senior centerongoing ProgramS

fitneSSanD wellneSS

Chair Exercise$2/class, Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM

Chair MassageTuesdays, $10/15 minutes.

Call to schedule appointment.

Line DancingEvery other Tues. 2:30 PM Check Calendar

UW Nutrition EducationFree, 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM

Ping PongFree, Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM,Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi - Beginners$5/class or $27 or 6 classes, Mon. 10:30 AM

Tai ChiMon. & Th. 9:00 AM $5/class

Tai Chi Advanced$10/class, Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM

Wii BowlingFree, Main Floor- Call or times

Yoga or Over 50 - OFF SITESuggested donation $3-$10, Tue. & Fri. 9:00 AM at the Cov-enant Lutheran Church

ZumbaFriday 9:15 to 10 AM, $3. New participants welcome!

claSSeS & Skill builDing

Computer/Tech HelpTues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment, morn-ing or aternoon. Come with your computer or tech ques-tions. We have 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi.

HandiworkFree, Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM. Bring your current project &join the conversation.

Norwegian Language ClassWed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM. No registration needed. $10. Newstudents welcome!

Painting GroupSept-May Thur., 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM Free at VennevollClubhouse

Rosemaling GroupFree Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting

Wood Carving, Thru MATCThur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM

Wood ShopFree. Mornings Must take a saety course to use the shop.

SocialanD recreation

BridgeFree. Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM

Bunco1st Tuesday, $1.00

ChessFree, Fri. 10:00 AM

Community Bingo$1, 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM

CribbageFree, Every Monday 1:00 PM

Euchre4th Saturday 7:30 PM Call or other times

Over the Hill Bingo4th Tues. 1:15 PM. Bring a White Elephant Prize or thegames

Pool TableFree Daily

SheepsheadThurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when calledin advance.

Ping PongFree Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 PM. Singles: Fri-day. 10:30 AM

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

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


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NFL Flag FootballThe program provides youngplayers a un and excitingopportunity to engage innon-contact, continuous ac-tion while learning lessonsin teamwork. This is a great

way to introduce your childto the basic undamentals oootball.

The grades 1-2and 3-4 age levelsare house leaguesand the grades 4-6level is a coopera-tive league with theFitchburg, Verona,and Mount HorebRecreation Depart-ments. Some travelwill be required orthat age group.

All players receive a reversible NFL Flag Football jersey andfags. Volunteer coaches are needed!

Days: Saturdays

Dates: September 7October 19

Time: 9:00-Noon

Location: Racetrack Park

Fee: $35 Resident, $43 Non-Resident

Registration Deadline: August 19

Grades Program Code

K-1st 1150.313

2-3rd 1150.314

4-6th 1150.315

Fall Mini Ball SoccerStart your little Peleon his or her way to alielong love o recre-ation activities. Noth-ing compares to socceror an introduction tostructured team sports.The emphasis on this

program is having un,getting your child to likesports, and develop-ing their physical lit-eracy. This programisnt intended onteaching high levelsoccer skills to yourchild because othe ages o the par-ticipants. Volunteercoaches needed!

Days: Sundays

Dates: September 8October 13

Location: Racetrack Park

Fee: $35 Resident, $43 Non-Resident

Registration Deadline: August 30

Ages/Grades Program Code Times

3 year olds 1130.307 3:00-3:45 pm

4 yrsK 1130.308 4:00-4:45 pm

aDult fall SPortS leagueS

Adult Coed Fall Kickball LeagueThis is the thyear o our kick-ball league. Teamswill play a sevengame schedule.The league will beon Friday nights.This is a great

social activity.Please go to ourwebsite or a teamregistration orm.Fees and rosterare due at the Recreation Department by August 23rd oruntil league is lled. Schedules will be made and emailedto managers.

Who: Men & Women

Age: Adult

When: Fridays, September 6 Oct 18 (7 weeks)

Time: 6:00-10:00 PM

Fall 3 on 3 BasketballOur 3 on 3 basketball league is sel ociated. Teams playa 7 week regular season with 3 games each week and onenight end o season tournament. Standings are kept andleague champion receives an award.

Grades: High School (Currently) - Adult

Dates: September 9 October 28 (8 weeks)

Days: Monday Nights

Time:6:009:00 pm

Place: Yahara School Gym

Fee: $80/team (Register by August 29)

Adult Flag Football LeagueThis will be the sixthyear o our adult fagootball league. Theleague eatures a 4on 4 passing stylethat is action packed.A seven week regularseason is played witha one night playo orthe top our teams.Games are ociated,standings are kept, and a champion is crowned.

Who: Men

Age: Adult

When: Thursdays, 8/29 10/17 (8 weeks)

Time: 6:00-10:00 PM

Where: Racetrack Park

ParkSanD oPen SPace SurVeyAs part o the Parks and Open Space Plan update, we wantto know what you think o our parks and how you want tosee them grow in the uture. The survey has been availableor several months and we have over 500 responses so ar.We want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity totell us what you think.

The survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete.

Your participation will help us create the types o parks andamenities that Stoughton values.

You can nd the survey in several places:

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Stoughton Parks and Recreation Department, 381 E. Main St

Stoughton Area Senior Center, 248 W. Main St

Stoughton Public Library, 304 S. Fourth St

Stoughton Chamber o Commerce, 532 E. Main St

These are only a sampling o our activities. Look or our Fall& Winter Activities Guide in the 8/21 Great Dane or a morecomplete listing.

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Street talkSHello again, time or the third article o Street Talks. Youmay ask: What is Street Talks? Why should I read this ar-ticle? Street Talks provides you with all the inormation youneed to know about the services the Street Department pro-vides. This inormation will benet both you and the city sowe can continue to excel with customer service.

Wow, a lot o residents must not have taken the time to readthe rst two articles o Street Talks; otherwise they wouldhave known that there is No Brush Collection during thesummer months (June-September).

I you have brush out to the curb or collection now, it willnot be collected until October. You can either haul yourbrush to the yardwaste site located at 1051 Collins Road orhire a lawn care service/contractor to haul your brush.

Any brush placed in street will result in a citation or litter-ing (Sec 50-5).

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

curbSiDe bruSh collection

new ScheDulefor 2013The curbside brush collection has some changes to theschedule this year. The Street Department has normallypicked up brush curbside on the rst ull week o the monthrom April thru November. Due to promoting best pruningpractices and summer projects, we will only be collecting

brush in the months o April, May, October and Novem-ber. It is not healthy to prune trees in the summer heat,open wounds attract insects that can spread diseases toyour trees. I you need to prune or remove a tree during thesummer months, brush can be hauled to the yardwaste site(permit needed). Please have brush placed in the parkrowon the Monday o collection by 6:30 am during months ocollection.

yarDwaSte SiteThe site is located at 1051 CollinsRoad (o County Hwy A) in theTownship o Dunkirk. The site ac-

cepts yardwaste (grass clippings,leaves, garden waste, and sod),shrubbery, and brush. The sitewill remain open until November19th this year. The site is openTuesdays and Thursdays rom1:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Satur-days rom 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. APermit (window decal) is requiredor the site and the cost is $20dollars and is good or the entireseason. Permits can be purchasedat the Street Department during normal business hours at515 S. Fourth Street or at the yardwaste site during hourso operations.

fall leaf collection

The Street De-partment pro-vides curbsidelea collection orresidents o theCity o Stough-ton. Lea collec-tion will start theweek o October 14th and continue until November 22nd.It is important to make sure leaves are placed in the ter-race (area between curb and sidewalk) or collection. It is aviolation to rake leaves into the gutter/street. Leaves rakedinto the street oten wash into the stormwater system andpollute our lakes and rivers. Our lea vacuums need to beclose to the curb line o the street and it really helps i youcan keep that area ree o parked vehicles and trailers. Donot mix any brush with leaves. Do not place any junk orrocks with leaves.

graSS cliPPingSWhen mowing your lawn,make sure to keep thegrass clippings on yourproperty and do not blow

or sweep clippings romthe driveway or sidewalkinto the street. There is acity ordinance prohibitingyard waste in the streetwhich will be strictly en-orced.

Sec 50-5.Oense against public peace, order and other public in-terests (h) Littering Prohibited (1) No person shall throwany glass, garbage, rubbish, waste, slop, dirty water, brush,yard waste, dirt, rocky materials or noxious liquid or otherlitter or unwholesome substance upon the streets, alleys,highways, public parks, or other property o the city oupon any private property not owned by him or upon thesurace o any body o water within the city. This violation

is subject to nes rom $50.00 to $1,000.00.

Street conStruction ScheDuleThe major streetconstructions arecompleted, but thecity has some yearlypreventive mainte-nance to completewith boiler chip slagsealer. Streets to becompleted include;Kvalheim St (MarieDrive to Termini),Marie Dr. (Page St toTermini), Marie Dr(Lincoln Ave to Ter-

mini), Nordic Trail (Page St to Termini), Greig Trail (NorseParkway to Lincoln Ave), Norse Parkway (Greig Trail to 120Feet South), Stiklestad Ct (Greig Trail to Termini), Kriede-man Dr (Van Buren St to Termini), High Point Circle (Kriede-man Dr to Termini), Skyridge Court (Kriedeman to Termini),and Furseth Road (Lincoln to Sundt)

Residents aected by this work will be notied by doorhanger/letter o scheduled work (work scheduled or lateJuly/early August).

Parkrow treeS &Planting PermitS

It is important to plant the proper tree in the parkrow toassure a long-lived and healthy tree (Fall is a good time toplant a tree). Also the size o the tree is important to insurethat it will not have to be trimmed due to power lines. Per-mits are required to plant or remove parkrow trees. There isno charge or these permits; however we need this inorma-tion in order to keep our tree Inventory up to date. These

permits can be obtained at the street department or onlineat www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/streets&parks/TreeCommission

List o tree specications are also available or you may viewthese on the web site.

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

Street oPening PermitSA street opening permit is required i you or a contractorworks within the city right-a-way. Permits can be obtainedat the Street Department or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us and click on street department tab and then permitslink. Cost range rom $50 dollars to $150 dollars.

encumbrance PermitSAn encum-brance per-mit is re-quired i you

are goingto leave adumpster orPOD in thestreet ormore than 2hours. Per-mits can beobtained atthe Street Department or online at www.ci.stoughton.wi.usand click on street department tab and then permits link.Cost is $25 dollars and the permit is good or 30 days, whenit can be renewed or another $25 dollars.

Street cloSingPermitS

Public streets may be closed(block parties, running events)or the use o private citizens andnon-prot organizations provid-ed said individual organizationapplies or a Street Closing per-mit and the completed applica-tion is submitted in time rameneeded to Street SuperintendentKarl Manthe.

refuSe & recyclingcart PlacementJohns Disposal and the City request that carts not be placedin the street, but instead place reuse carts on the terraceor your driveway approach. Please place cart(s) a minimumo 2 eet apart at the end o your driveway or terrace area.

Please do not set carts too close to mailboxes, trees, andlight poles. Keeping the carts out o the street also allowsstreet crews to eectively sweep streets during the summerand all.

mailbox PlacementTo reduce the chances that yourmailbox may be hit by a snowplow next winter, now is a goodtime to move your mailbox andollow US Postal regulations andplace your mailbox 40-42 inchesabove the road surace and back6 inches rom the curb with thedoor down. Following theseguidelines will increase produc-tivity by snow plow operators.

uP coming changeSThe Street Department is still pursuing the creation o aGreen Waste Recycling Center that residents would beable to come to and pickup up compost, re wood, andother recycled products or a small ee.

future articleS willincluDe information onThe November issue will include inormation on proceduresor Parking during Snow Emergencies, Inormation on SnowRemoval rom Sidewalks and Driveways, and Proper TreePruning.

These articles will be published in Tower Times issues andplaced on our web site at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us with timerelated inormation. While on the web site, check out Fre-quently Asked Questions.

Feel ree to call with any questions, hope you nd somehelpul inormation with this article

Until the next time, enjoy the summer

Sincerely,Karl Manthe

Street Superintendent Karl Manthe608-873-6303

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(608) 873-3379 www.stoughtonutilities.com

e-billing go green, go PaPerleSS!Paperless E-Billing is simple, convenient, andsmart.

With paperless billing, there are no bills to mail,le or to clutter your mailbox. You can manage theentire bill-paying process online using our E-Paysystem, including access 24 hours a day to viewpast bills and payment activity and fexible pay-ment options. It also puts you in control o yourpersonal inormation and reduces your impact onthe environment.

Log in to your account online at epay.stoughto-nutilities.com to get started.

work Safely with DiggerS hotlineIt may be hot outside, but that listo outdoor improvements may stillbe incomplete - build a deck, plantsome trees, install a gym set or thechildren, or more. I your list includesany digging, state law (WisconsinStatute 182.0175) requires you to no-tiy Diggers Hotline.

Diggers Hotline is a statewide noti-cation system developed to provide

excavators and the general publicwith the ability to inorm multipleowners o underground acilities ointended non-emergency excavationvia a single telephone call.

You may contact Diggers Hotline at811 rom any phone year round. Youmust, however, allow three working days (excluding weekends and holidays) notice or thelocation o the underground acilities prior to digging.

Diggers Hotline will process three types o calls: 1) excavation 2) planning o excavationand 3) sae working clearance inormation or overhead lines. The call center will ask or anaddress or location inormation. Specic marking instructions also will need to be provided.Once the locate is completed, you have ten calendar days to begin your excavation workbeore you must call to have the underground acilities relocated.

Please note that there are no charges to individual customers or this service. For moreinormation on Wisconsins Diggers Hotline program, please visit www.diggershotline.com

createa better futurewith renewable energyStoughtons renewable energy participation rate ranks 9th in the country!

As a customer o Stoughton Utilities, you can purchaserenewable energy blocks to oset a part or all o yourelectrical usage through our Renewable Energy Program.Renewable energy is generated rom clean, green energysources such as wind, biogas, and the sun, and is pur-chased in 300 kilowatt-hour (kWh) blocks; each blockcosts $3.

Purchasing one block o renewable energy each month orone year has the equivalent impact on the environment asnot driving a car or six months and avoids emitting overthree tons o carbon dioxide.

In Stoughton, 607 customers purchase 1,163 blocks orenewable energy each month. Thats a customer partici-

pation rate o over 5.1%, which according to the U.S. De-partment o Energys National Renewable Energy Labora-tory (NREL), gives Stoughton the distinction o being theutility with the ninth highest participation rate nation-ally! In addition, the 348,900 kWh o renewable energygenerated and sold, enough to power 4924 average-sizedhomes in Wisconsin, accounts or 2.9% o our electricsales, which also earned Stoughton another ninth-placespot on the NRELs top-10 ranking o total sales.

This is the second time Stoughton has earned national NREL recognition or its success-ul green power program perormance. NREL is the U.S. Department o Energys primarynational laboratory or renewable energy and energy eciency research and development.For more inormation, see www.nrel.gov.

To learn more about the utilitys Renewable Energy or Green Power or Business programs,or to enroll your home or business, please call (608) 873-3379 or visit us online at renew-able.stoughtonutilities.com.

be PrePareDfor Power outageSSummertime in Wisconsin can bring very un-predictable weather, and even a small stormcan result in a large power outage. Weve al-ready seen quite a bit o rain so ar this sum-mer, but not too many severe storms. Butstay alert severe storms are inevitable, andmay strike at any time. Once the lights go o

its too late to prepare or a power outage, sodont get caught searching in the dark or afashlight or candles.

Medical EquipmentI you or a amily member relies on medi-cal equipment powered by electricity, createan emergency plan. We cannot assure anycustomer that a storm or equipment problemwill not interrupt power.

Remember: Keep emergency numbers nearmedical equipment and regularly test theequipments back-up power sources.

Sump Pumps and CordlessPhonesYour sump pump runs on electricity, so consider a batteryback-up. Choose one that will switch on automatically i

an outage occurs. Your cordless phone will not work dur-ing a power outage; consider a spare plug-in telephone,or keep your cell phone handy or emergency situations.

GeneratorsTest your generator every 30 days to make certain that itis in good operating condition. Always ollow manuac-turers directions or sae operation. I back-eeding yourgenerator into your homes electrical system, ALWAYSuse a transer switch or disconnect your main breakerswitch. Failure to do so could injure or kill our linemanworking to restore our system, or bystanders who comeinto contact with wires on the ground.

Assemble An Emergency KitPrepare one today by gathering a ewbasic emergency supplies and placingthem in an emergency kit thats easy tolocate in the dark. We suggest including

these items:

Working Flashlights

Battery-Operated Radio or news& weather reports

Batteries or Flashlights & Radio

Candles & Matches

Blankets

Bottled Water (City customerswill still have water to theiraucets, rural customers may not)

Canned or Dried Food

A Corded Telephone (cordlessphones dont work when power is out.)

Other Things to Keep in Mind Remember that electric garage door openers will not unction during a poweroutage. Place your unit on manual i possible.

Electric sump pumps and pumps used or rural customers wells also will not workduring a power outage.

Protect electrical equipment rom possible surges when power is restored. Usesurge suppression devices to protect sensitive equipment such as computers, axmachines, answering machines, televisions, stereos and major appliances - orsimply unplug them.

A power outage may aect the operation o security and alarm systems.

Protect ood rom spoiling by keeping reezer and rerigerator doors closed asmuch as possible. Food will stay rozen up to 48 hours i the door is not openedrequently.

Blinds and curtains will help shield against the heat o the sun, so while the air-conditioning is o you should keep your windows covered.

I you leave your home or business, switch on a light that can be seen rom thestreet. Our crews oten spot check to ensure all customers have their electricityback on.

For the saety o everyone, stay clear o crews, vehicles and equipment in the area.

Ater the power is restored, you can saely reconnect appliances and equipment,and reset devices that operate on timers.

Stoughton Utilities drinking water and wastewater treatment processes will beactive during an outage.

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


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SaVe moneyby looking for air leakSYou tell your kids theyre coolingthe Great Outdoors when theydont keep the windows shut orclose the door behind them. You

could be doing the same thingwithout even knowing it.

Your cooled indoor air couldbe leaking out o your housethrough the tiny cracks andholes around phone lines, elec-trical outlets and plumbingpipes, as well as around win-dows and doors.

Take a walk around the outsideo your house and youll see lit-tle gaps around window rames,wall-mounted air conditioners, exhaust vents and more. Those leaks can increase yourcooling bill 5 30 percent. Seal the leaks with caulk and keep the air-conditioned air in-doors where it belongs.

giVe thema brake!

Slow down, and drive saely in utility work zones.Working outdoors during Wisconsins hot summersand unpredictable storms is hard enough, but whenutility crews have to deal with dangerous drivers inwork zones, it only makes it that much more di-cult. Whether its around electric linemen restoringa power outage or a water crew repairing a watermain break, work zones are no place or impatienceor aggressive driving. The added seconds you maysave while speeding through a work zone are notworth placing your utilitys workers lives at risk.

Tragically, over 1,000 people die across the nationevery year in road work zones. Please ollow theseimportant tips or saely driving in road work zones.Your lie, and ours, depends on it!

Always buckle up.

Pay attention. Normal speed limits may be reduced, trac lanes may be changedand people and 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 sae distance rom trac barriers, construction equipment, utility workers,and other trac.

Watch or and ollow all warning, lane closure, and construction detour signs.

Plan ahead and give yoursel time to reach your destination.

annual Drinking water Quality rePortStoughton Utilities issues an annualwater quality report with importantinormation about the source andquality o your municipal drinking

water. In the past, this report wasmailed to all households within theCity o Stoughton. In an eort to low-er our environmental impact, begin-ning in 2013 this report will be pub-lished online.

We are proud to report that your lo-cal drinking water meets or surpass-es all ederal and local standards setor quality and saety under the SaeDrinking Water Act.

You can view the ull report online atCCR.stoughtonutilities.com.

I you do not have internet access, or i you preer a physical copy o the annual report,please contact our oce at (608) 873-3379 and we will mail a paper copy to your homeor business.

thereS no natural reSource like communityAt Stoughton Utilities, local isnt a buzzword.Its a promise. Weve been a part o the Stoughtoncommunity or 126 years, and have always prom-ised our neighbors a ew things. Clean, aordablepower; giving back through public investment;scholarships and education; helping olks with en-ergy-saving advice and ways to lower utility bills.And to put Stoughtons uture your uture rst.

Stoughton Utilities believes aordable public powerstrengthens our community and helps our neigh-bors. Thats why, through WPPI Energy, were partnering with other local not-or-protutilities to share resources and lower costs.

With public power rom Stoughton Utilities, the decisions we make, and the good we do orthe environment happens right here. To learn more, please visit us online at www.WhyPub-licPower.org or at www.stoughtonutilities.com.

helP uS keeP Sewer coStS Downby reDucing clear water treatment

What is clear water?Clear water is a source o unwanted water that en-

ters the sanitary sewer system. Clear water entersinto the sanitary sewers through leaky manholecovers, broken sewer mains or laterals and sumppumps.

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. I it enters the sanitary sewers, clear wa-ter mixes with the sewage and takes up much-needed capacity in the system. The mixturemust be conveyed and treated just like sanitary waste. When sanitary sewers ll to capac-ity, (like trac backing up on the reeway), waste backs up into residents basements orpossible over fows into the river.

How can I, as one property owner, make a dierence?Improper connections allow water rom sources other than sanitary pipes to enter the sani-tary sewer system. By eliminating the improper connections you will signicantly reducethe fow o clear water to the sanitary system.

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

My basements never fooded because o asewer backup, so why should I bother?I plumbing on your property convey clear water into thesanitary sewer, it may be causing fooding in your neigh-bors basement. It may a lso add to sewer overfows, pol-luting local rivers.

How do I know i my home has improperconnections?The Stoughton Wastewater Utility encourages you tocall us or work with a licensed plumber to inspect yourproperty and locate any source o clear water improperly entering the sanitary system.I problems are detected, it is up to each property owner to have the problems corrected.

What other steps can I take to decrease the risk o basement backups and damage to myproperty?

Adjust the grade around the oundation to slope away rom your home.

Install downspout extension six eet rom the oundation.

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

Repair or replace sanitary sewer laterals connected to your home i leaks are ound.

Install backfow prevention devices and contact your local plumber.

aPPliance recycling ProgramAre you stuck with older, inecient appliances that are still in use? Did you know theyrecosting you extra money on your energy bills? We think its time to break ree. When youreready to get rid o your old rerigerators or reezers stillin working condition, Stoughton Utilities will arrange or,and cover the costs o pick-up, haul-away and responsiblerecycling. Well even pay you up to $100!

Rerigerators built beore 1993 can use two to three timesmore energy than newer, high-eciency models. Manyhomeowners keep a second ridge or stand-alone reezerin their garage or basement. Recycling these appliancescan save you approximately $150 a year on your energybills.

Cash-back rewards through the Appliance Recycling Pro-gram are available to residential customers and subject tothe ollowing criteria:

$50 or each rerigerator and reezer (limit 2 percustomer per calendar year).

Rerigerator or reezer must be:

o Between 10 and 30 cubic eet in size.

o Clean and empty on the day o pick up, and inworking condition.

o Accessible with a clear and sae path o removal.

The removal team will not risk injury; removepersonal eects or modiy your home (e.g. remove doors or railings) to have theunit(s) removed saely

Scheduling a pick-up is ast and easy. To start saving money on your energy bills, simplycall the appliance turn-in centers toll ree number at (855) 398-5226 to schedule a pickup.Customers may also sign up or appliance pickups online at incentives.stoughtonutilities.com.

I you are just disposing o a dehumidier, air conditioner unit, or other small applianceand live inside the City limits, you can simply put it out with your trash on the last garbagepick-up day o each month. Johns Disposal will collect any small appliances and respon-sibly recycle them. Please note that this does not include televisions or other electronics. Iyou have a non-working unit, please contact Johns Disposal to arrange a pick-up or a ee.

UTILITY

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SuPPort Stoughton non-ProfitSby enrollingin Project rounDuPStoughton Utilities began our Project Round-UP program in 2006 as a way to urther as-sist local non-prot organizations in ourcommunity. Currently 374 o your neigh-bors participate in the program with volun-tary monthly contributions. In 2012 alone,we collected and awarded $2,200 in undsto two local organizations. The customersthat participate in this program are continu-ing the neighbor helping neighbor conceptthat ounded Stoughton Utilities over a cen-tury ago.

We are always looking or new non-protorganizations that could benet rom a do-nation rom our Project RoundUP program!Contact us to register your organization to-day.

About Project RoundUPStoughton Utilities customers can opt to en-

roll in the voluntary RoundUP program. Each month, your utility bill will round up to thenext highest dollar amount. This small tax-deductible contribution may seem like only pen-nies a month to you, but the dollars add up quickly when many customers participate. Allcontributions are tax-deductible and a summary or the prior year is mailed each January.

Customer ContributionThe typical contribution per program participant is approximately $6.00 per year. Amongstall participating customers, over $3,000 is raised each year and awarded by the StoughtonUtilities Committee twice annually to local community service organizations.

How It WorksContributing through the RoundUP program is really very simple. Each month StoughtonUtilities will round up your utility bill to the next ull dollar. For example, i your bill 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 thatand averages around $6 per year.

I you also participate in our Budget Billing program, the actual costs o your monthly ser-vice will be rounded up and not your monthly payment. Your budgeted payment will notchange as a result o enrollment in Project RoundUP.

Major Funding CategoriesCollected unds are administered by the Stoughton Utilities Committee and overseen by theStoughton City Council. Donations are awarded bi-annually to qualiying registered appli-

cants selected by the Stoughton Utilities Committee. Selection is based upon the merits othe application and the intended use o the unds.

To qualiy or unding, organizations and projects must generally be related to communityservice, economic development, education and youth, environment, emergency energyassistance or disaster relie. Although there are many worthy charitable and educationalprojects and community needs in our local area, the limited availability o unds requiresus to establish these unding priority categories.

Contributed unds will be used geographically within the area served by Stoughton Utili-ties and will include the City o Stoughton and the Townships o Dunn, Dunkirk, Pleas-ant Springs, Porter, and Rutland. Organizations which provide programs and benets topeople who live in this geographic area are eligible or unding consideration, even i theorganization is headquartered elsewhere.

We always welcome new applicants, so i you are aware o any local non-prot organiza-tion that would like to be considered or uture donations, please have them contact usor an application.

Past RecipientsPast recipients o unds include the Friends o the Stoughton Area Youth Center, ShalomHolistic Health Services, American Legion Post 59, Stoughton Wellness Coalition, Martin

Luther Christian School, Stoughton Lions and Lionesses Clubs, Stoughton Holiday Fund,

American Cancer Society Relay or Lie, and the Friends o the Stoughton Public Library, andthe Stoughton Area Resource Team (START).

I you are a customer and would like to sign up to participate in the program, or i youre anon-prot organization that could benet rom a donation rom Stoughton Utilities RoundUPprogram, please contact us at (608) 873-3379 or online at roundup.stoughtonutilities.com.

SaVe timeanD money with automatic PaymentSHow would you like to never have to write another check to StoughtonUtilities? You can, by enrolling in one o our automatic payment pro-grams. Each month, the billed amount due will be deducted rom yourchecking or savings account, or charged to your credit card. All bankinginormation is securely stored within our systems, and youll never have totransmit your sensitive account numbers through the mail again.

You can add, cancel, or change your automatic payment program partici-pation at any time. Simply give us a call at 873-3379 or send an email [email protected] and one o our customer ser-

vice representatives will help get you started.

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tree Power caSh-back incentiVeSSmiling is easy when things cost less. Thats why youll havea huge grin on your ace when you plant your new shadetreeat hal the cost. Right now, were giving cash rebatesequal to 50% o the price o a new tree, up to $50 per shade

tree. So while you enjoy a new avorite spot to read, youllalso be enjoying extra green above your head and in yourwallet.

Planting trees can save money and energy in heating andcooling. Shade trees on the south and west sides o yourhome make hot summers cooler and let in warming sunlightwhen the leaves are gone in winter. Trees are also a naturalair lter, removing dust and greenhouse gases such as carbondioxide, while adding oxygen.

Stoughton Utilities oers cash incentives or planting shade trees to conserve energy. Youmay be eligible or up to $50 per qualiying tree i you ollow our eligibility guidelines. Resi-dential customers o Stoughton Utilities can apply or an incentive to plant qualied shadetrees in locations that will reduce their air conditioning costs. Each qualied tree receivesan incentive o 50% o the purchase price, up to $50 per tree, and each customer can applyor incentives on up to three trees.

Shade trees must meet the ollowing criteria: Any o the ollowing are approved:

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

o Common Hackberry

o American Beech

o Sentry Gingko, Honeylocust

o Kentucky Coeetree

o Sycamore

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

o Linden (american, littlelea, 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 o at least 25 eet when mature.

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

Must be planted in a location that provides signicant shading o an airconditioning unit or the south, southwest or west exposure o a home upon treematurity. Stoughton Utilities recommends planting shade tree(s) approximately 25to 35 eet away rom the house/area to be shaded.

Must be located away rom underground and overhead utility lines.

Applicant must call Diggers Hotline at 811 prior to planting tree(s). The hotline ID

number must be reported on the application.

To download a Tree Power incentive application, please visit us online at incentives.stough-tonutilities.com.



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