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Back to school
as much. The answer will
the DCSO said. Three community.
ultimately depend on how
alders see the values of the On the web others in the Civic and
the sole occupant of the
My kid is a senior.
She goes to these team
community and the urgency
Cherokee were taken to dinners. It could be any-
to get the riverfront devel- See more photos from the first
The school year kicked off with a chilly yet sunny morning day at Sandhill: a hospital with what the one of us. Your heart lit-
opment moving.
Tuesday. Parents and students gathered in front of Sandhill release called minor inju- erally breaks. All of this
While the RDA owns
the building, the coun- Elementary School for pictures and heartfelt goodbyes before ConnectStoughton.com ries. is meaningless compared
heading into the classrooms. As of Tuesday to that.
cil has voted to prevent its
demolition, and the Land-
marks Commission which
could give it a protective
historic designation has
been waiting on the coun-
Rocks are rollin as craze catches on around Stoughton
cil for more certain direc- SCOTT DE LARUELLE
tion. Council votes have Unified Newspaper Group
On the Web County also has a group Dane
County ROCKS! which started
summer months. And it encourag-
es exercise!
been split on the issue for in spring. Nisius-Oppeneer said the rocks
months, and the division To find out more about Stoughton Rocks,
Paint, Hide, Hunt, Find, Share. visit
Some folks were talking about provide a form of art therapy,
and uncertainty caused the Its all pretty simple for the lat- painting rocks and mentioned which is helpful to everyone.
projects lead developer to est craze sweeping the area peo- facebook.com/ the Dane County group on one of It helps with anxiety by calm-
withdraw. ple decorating rocks and leaving groups/1426847177362239/ the Facebook Stoughton Neigh- ing one down and distracting indi-
The hope is that the them in a variety of public places borhood Groups, Nisius-Oppe- viduals, she said.
Sept. 13 joint meeting of for others to find and relocate. neer told the Hub in an email. I Cheryl Schumacher said she and
the Common Council It didnt take long for Rock thought it would bring a nice sense her kids Isaac, Gavin and Amelia
as an informal commit- Fever to spread to Stoughton in Art Abandonment Community on of community to our little town as have had lots of fun this summer
tee of the whole and the July, Jeani Nisius-Oppeneer start- Facebook, and already the group well as be a low cost fun thing for
ed the Stoughton, WI Rocks and has more than 800 members. Dane kids and families to do over the Turn to Rocks/Page 2
Turn to Trailers/Page 12
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Rocks: Kids, parents find family fun, stress relief through rock fever
Continued from page 1 results. Its fun seeing all the the outing was a great end to
different art medias that are an otherwise stressful day
making, finding and hiding being used to decorate the It was a fun way to relieve
rocks. She said its been a rocks. some of that as a family, she
great positive and creative Patrice Bennett and her told the Hub in an email.
outlet for the whole fami- son, Drake, 7, joined the Once they found their first
ly. Stoughton group about a rock, they kept going and
After the rocks are dec- month ago and said painting were so excited. This is such
orated, its fun hiding them and hiding the rocks together a fun way to keep the com-
and at the same time it feels has been an uplifting happy munity involved, connected,
like we are on a treasure hunt activity, with the bonus being uplift our spirits and moods,
for more, she told the Hub when someone finds one and as well as get people moving
in an email. We check the puts a photo up. and out of the house.
Facebook page every cou- When Drake found one a Pam Weeden is going to
ple days to see if any of our couple weeks ago he was just start hiding her first set of
rocks are found. It sure is a thrilled, she said, rocks later this week. She
great feeling when you see Last week, when Ben- said she decided to join in
them in other peoples pho- nett was downtown, she saw the fun because she has 10
tos. some kids looking around grandchildren.
The Schumachers used lampposts, and asked if They love hunting rocks,
fingernail polish as paint they were looking for rocks. so it encouraged me to paint
for their first batch and have They were, and one of them rocks for children here in
been experimenting ever showed her a recent find. Stoughton, she told the Hub
since. It was one I had painted in an email.
I saw on Pinterest a way during my first batch, she
to drip polish in a bowl of said. Wow! Email Unified Newspaper
water and dip a rock in the Angela Uecker and her Group reporter Scott De Photos submitted
bowl, she said .It was a children Summer and Easton Laruelle at scott. The Schumachers used fingernail polish as paint for their first batch of rocks.
great way to use up some went rock-hunting for the delaruelle@wcinet.com.
old polish and we loved the first time last week. She said
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Obituaries September 7, 2017 Stoughton Courier Hub 5
Thomas H. Arneson surrounded by his fami- His joy was keeping Bartelt of Stoughton. He Sandra K. Lynch bowling, cooking and were
ly on Tuesday, Aug. 29, lawns trimmed in Stough- spent his best times with active participants in the
2017. ton Parks. He also enjoyed his seven grandchildren Lions Club.
Thomas was born on holiday get-togethers, and four great grandchil- Sandra is survived by
Feb. 14, 1945, in Stough- g o l fi n g , a n d wa t c h i n g dren. her husband, Larry; two
ton, the son of Howard Antique Shows. He had He is preceded in death step-children, Linda (Jim)
and Evelyn Arneson. tremendous love for the by his parents. Link and Bret Lynch; five
Thomas lived and Chicago Bears and Cubs. The family would like step-grandchildren, Grace
attended Stoughton He married Irene Bar- to thank Agrace for all Link, Erica (Justin) Wiley,
Schools and graduated telt on Dec. 23, 1991 after their help and support. Kristin (Chris) Onsrud,
with a bachelors degree a long unity. Together A private Celebration of Rene and Tyler Lynch;
from Milton College. He they raised 5 children, Life will be held. step-great-grandchildren,
went on to work for the Jane Arneson of Chesa- Please share your mem- Dominick Landowski and
Stoughton Police Depart- peake, VA., Paul Arne- ories at cressfuneralser- Casey Quam; and sisters-in-
Thomas Arneson ment, Sheriff Department, son of Stoughton, David vice.com. Sandra Lynch law, Pamela Danielsen and
Kayser Auto, Stoughton (Hope) Bartelt of Stough- Cress Funeral Home Patricia Dittman. She was
Thomas Howard Arne- Hub, and served on City ton, Peter (Kari) Bartelt 206 W. Prospect St. Sandra K. Sandy Lynch, preceded in death by her
son, age 72, passed away Council for Stoughton. of Stoughton, Kristina Stoughton, WI 53589 age 71, of Stoughton, passed parents; and her son, Shawn
away on Thursday, Aug. 31, Schmick.
2017, after a long illness. A Memorial Gathering
She was born on Nov. will be held at Gunderson
5, 1945, in Pekin, Ill., the Stoughton Funeral & Cre-
daughter of Earl & Velma mation Care, 1358 Hwy.
Hodson. 51 North at Jackson St.,
Ronald N. Nelson Rehabilitation. his son David to start H e wa s p r e c e d e d i n Sandy lived in Pekin, Ill.,
He was born on July 21, farming. death by his parents; sis- Stoughton, from 4-7p.m.,
until her marriage to Larry on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
1932, in Stoughton, the Ronald always loved ter-in-law, Katherine Nel- Lynch on Jan. 5, 1982. They
son of Alvie and Myrtle t o fi x t h i n g s . H e wa s son; brother, Raymond Online condolences may
began their new life togeth- be made at gundersonfh.
(Neath) Nelson. Ronald very family oriented and (Noreen) Nelson. er in Florida where they
graduated from Stoughton thought the world of his Funeral services will com.
lived for 20 years. Sandy Gunderson Stoughton
High School in 1950. He granddaughters. Ronald be held at Gunderson was employed as a property
married Evonne Brough- was a very kind-hearted Stoughton Funeral Home, Funeral & Cremation
manager, before returning to Care
ton on March 21, 1953 at man and always willing to 1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton, Stoughton.
First Lutheran Church in help anyone in any way he at noon on Friday Sept. 1358 Hwy. 51 North at
She loved spending Jackson St.
Stoughton. Ronald served could. Ronald is survived 8, 2017. Visitation will be time with Larry. Together,
in the Air Force National by his wife, Evonne; son, held at the funeral home 608-873-4590
they enjoyed water sports,
Guard and was a member David Nelson; two grand- from 10a.m. until the
of American Legion No. daughters, Jordan Nelson, time of service on Friday.
Ronald Nelson 59. He trucked livestock Ashley Nelson; two broth- Online condolences Send it in!
for a few years before ers, Alvie (Doris) Nelson, may be made at gunder- If you have a photo of an event or just a slice of life you
starting to farm with H owa r d N e l s o n ; t h r e e sonfh.com. think the community might be interested in, send it to us and
Ronald N. Nelson, age Evonne. He farmed just sisters, Norma (John) Gunderson Stoughton well use it if we can. You can submit it on our website at
85, of Stoughton, passed outside of Stoughton for Devine, Barbara (Donald) Funeral & Cremation ConnectStoughton.com, email to editor Jim Ferolie at stough-
away on Friday, Sept. 1, the rest of his life. He also Larson, Shirley (Dale) Care toneditor@wcinet.com or drop off electronic media at our
2017, at worked as a maintenance Hanson; and nieces, neph- 1358 Highway 51 office at 135 W. Main St. Questions? Call 873-6671.
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Eric Reese Megan and Emily. Eric and compete in Cross Country always fish together, even
Heather fished the local and Track & Field, espe- from far away.
lakes, northern Wisconsin cially at the State level. A Memorial Gathering NOW FORMING
YOUTH
lakes and Canadian waters, After graduation, Eric was will be held at Gunderson
many of them resulting in employed at Stoughton Stoughton Funeral & Cre-
trophy catches and all pro- Lumber for several years mation Care, 1358 Hwy.
ducing fish stories and until broadening his career 51N at Jackson St., from
good memories. Fishing is through Lennox Industries 5-8p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. BOWLING LEAGUES
not just what he did, fish- as a Parts Plus store man- 2017, with a time of shar-
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Eric Michael Reese was Eric is survived by his may be made to the family Saturday, September 16th, 2017
born on Oct. 29, 1968, to wife, Heather; daughters, to establish an education 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Michael and Judeen Reese. Megan and Emily; par- fund for Erics daughters.
He graduated from Stough- ents, Mike and Judeen; Online condolences may LEAGUE INCLUDES
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Eric Reese ton Schools with a batting sister, Anne (Bill) Reese be made at gundersonfh. City tournament Fun Days Coaching
average of .457 and went Haithcock; grandmother, com. Flexible League Schedules
Eric threw his last cast on to graduate from Mari- Alice Krause; Auntie Deb- Gunderson Stoughton
on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, Pre-league day bowling and post bowling are available
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Football
Vikings third at Swimmin Women Relay Strong second half leads Stoughton
JEREMY JONES over Janesville Parker on Thursday
Sports editor Whats next ANTHONY IOZZO
Stoughton won two events and finished
in the top five of five more Thursday at the
Stoughton hosts Badger South new- Assistant sports editor Whats next
Swimmin Women Relays. The performance comer Watertown at 6p.m. Tuesday, The Stoughton High School boys soc-
Sept. 12. Stoughton hosts Madison Edgewood at
helped the Vikings finish third with 112 cer team is learning how to play together
points. as a team, and it showed in a 7-3 win at 7p.m. Thursday in a Badger South Con-
This team of girls is coming together nonconference Janesville Parker Thurs- ference match and travels to nonconfer-
beautifully, and theres nothing like a relay junior and senior free relay, posting a meet- day. ence Verona at 7p.m. Monday, Sept. 11.
meet to showcase that, coach Katie Tal- best time of 1:51.11. The Vikings (3-4 overall) fell behind
madge said. We did great with our finishes This is a group of 30 very hard-work- 2-0 with two free kick goals in the second The Vikings travel to Badger South rival
this week and were going into this next week ing, classy young ladies who really want to minute by Cesar Garcia, and the Vikings Milton at 7p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12.
with focus on our turns. achieve their goals together, Talmadge said. have trailed at halftime in each game this
Defending Division 2 state champion Mad- I have faith that when they work together, season.
ison Edgewood won the meet with 144, edg- believe in each other, and lift each other up; Garcia added a third goal on a penal-
ing last years D2 runner-up McFarland by that they can do anything they put their minds ty kick in the 36th minute to make it 3-1 instead of being upset when things go
two points. to. Parker. wrong.
Stoughtons 400-yard freestyle relay of Stoughton trailed 3-2 at halftime, with It is just a matter of laerning that you
Maddie and Abbie Kooima, Evelyn Schaefer
Edgewood 114, Stoughton 56 goals by sophomore Colin Holtan (27th have to play as a team and understand
and Sofia Bormett came in under last years Stoughton traveled to defending WIAA minute) and senior Zander Hartberg (38th that everyone is going to make mistakes
state qualifying standard, pacing the field in 3 Division 2 state champion Madison Edge- minute). Senior captain Jake Deutsch had but you have to capitalize on taking
minutes, 52.26 seconds. wood on Tuesday for a Badger South dual an assist on Hartbergs goal. advantage of the other teams mistakes
All they need to do is have safe relay meet and lost 114-56. But then everything changed in the sec- instead of worrying about your own mis-
exchanges and be competitive at sectionals The Vikings best finish came in the 100 fly ond half. The Vikings scored five times takes, Wermuth said.
in that event, and I think we can look forward where Amy Schlicht, Ava Schigur and Sophia and held Parker scoreless.
to a state 400 free relay this year, Talmadge Thompson went 2-3-4. Senior captain Anders Goetz tied the
Stoughton 2, Waunakee 0
said. These four arent all we have in that Schlicht led the way with a 1:03.87, fin- game in the 50th minute with an assist The Vikings traveled to Waunakee for a
event either, so I expect some healthy compe- ishing .23 behind Edgewoods Issy Peterson. to Hartberg, and Hartberg knocked in a Badger crossover Tuesday and pulled out
tition amongst our girls this season for those Schigur (1:08.63) and Thompson (1:10.68) penalty kick in the 65th minute to make it the teams best win of the season, 2-0.
relay spots. touched the wall in third and fourth place, 4-3 Stoughton. Unlike the first few games of the sea-
The Kooima sisters were joined by Sophia Freshman Aaron Mittlsteadt added a son, Stoughton didnt allow its opponent
Thompson and Audrey Killian on the 200 Turn to Swim/Page 10 goal in the 72nd minute with an assist to take advantage of early mistakes.
to Hartberg, and Hartberg and Deutsch It was the Vikings that struck first with
both scored in the 88th and 89th minutes, a goal by Deutsch in the fourth minute of
respectively, to make it 7-3. a rainy game.
They decided they were going to play Hartberg added a goal in the 59th min-
as a team in the second half, coach Dave ute, and Stoughtons defense did the rest,
Wermuth said. There were no worries limiting the Warriors to five shots on
about the referees and no worries about goal.
others mistakes. Wermuth said the Vikings were playing
Senior goalie Matt Read had one save, positive and productive as a unit instead
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to play soccer, and Parker took advan- Read finished with five saves. Wauna-
We have Elegant Farmer pies, breads and cookies tage of that, Wermuth said. We domi- kees Nick Ohm had three saves.
nated but you have to play all 90, and we Stoughton has now won two straight
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ger South play opens up this week against
Madison Edgewood and Milton.
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Volleyball
Vikings fall to new Badger
South foe Watertown
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor Whats next
The Stoughton High Stoughton travels to
School volleyball team
has its work cut out if it Oregon at 7p.m. Thurs-
wants to get another Bad- day for a Badger South
ger South Conference title Conference match and
in 2017. travels to Janesville
T h e Vi k i n g s h o s t e d
Watertown Thursday and Parker at 8:30a.m. Sat-
lost 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, urday for an invite.
25-22). Stoughton is now
0-2 in the Badger South
(6-2 overall). 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-21).
The Goslings, which They have been
came in as a Division 1 learning a lot over the
honorable mention in the last week, coach Kelly
Photo submitted Wisconsin High School Sorensen said. We had a
Mechler, Hampton race to top finishes at Viking Booster Trek Volleyball Coaches poll,
had 62 digs as a team to
couple of tough losses to
Fort Atkinson and Water-
town, and I am really proud
limit the Vikings scoring.
Jake Mechler (left) and Aidan Hampton were the top finishers last weekend at the fifth annual Viking Booster Trek 5k run. Senior Tessa Berry led about they bounced back.
The event had more than 90 participants. The Viking Booster Trek is a 5k community fun run/walk to raise money for Stoughton with five kills But despite the sweep,
Stoughton High School athletics. and two aces. Junior Han-the Vikings and Norskis
nah Wirag finished with played close in the second
and third sets.
17 digs, and senior Olivia
Panthofer had 10 digs. DeForest served the
Golf: Stoughton is 2-1 in the Badger South Conference Junior Megan Adams
collected eight assists.
ball tough to take Stough-
ton out of its offense, but
Watertown senior Aman- the Vikings didnt let the
Continued from page 7
Whats next competing for those last two
spots. da Feder had seven kills,momentum swing toward
the Norskis.
Stokes said if the scores and juniors Payton Zubke
time with an injury earlier Stoughton traveled to Blackhawk Country Club Wednes- can be lower out of the last and Brianne Korducki each We did not give up,
this year. day for the Balance and Believe Invitational. Results will be two spots in the lineup, then had two aces. Sorensen said. We pushed
The girls will look to con- the Vikings will be right in Senior Lauren Burd fin-in the end and played with
tinue to improve before the
in next weeks Courier Hub. ished with 2 1/2 blocks, heart and that made the
the mix.
postseason, which officially The Vikings go to Koshkonong Mounds Country Club We just need someone to and junior Sheridan Dett-difference.
starts with the Badger Con- mann picked up 27 digs. The defense came up big
at 3:30p.m. Thursday to take on Fort Atkinson and trav- really step and distance them- Sophomore Isabelle Tuesday with block touch-
ference Tournament on Tues-
day, Sept. 19, at The Oaks els to Monona Golf Course at 3:30p.m. Monday, Sept. selves from everybowdy else
because, right now, their scor- es and digs.
Schauer had 22 assists and
Golf Course. 11, to face the Silver Eagles. Stoughton hosts Oregon at ing averages are all very simi- 10 digs. Wirag had 15 digs, and
Stokes said the girls will be 3:30p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Coachmans Golf Re- lar, Stokes said. If someone Adams added 11 digs and
Stoughton 3, 23 assists. Panthofer col-
working on their short game, sort. can step up and distinguish
including chipping and put- themselves as the clear No. DeForest 0 lected 10 digs and 10 kills.
ting. The No. 4 and No. 5 4 and No. 5, that would be Sophomore middle
emphasis, as well. Nelson, Renee Anderson awesome. The Vikings traveled to b l o c k e r A m b e r H o d -
spots will be a key point of DeForest Tuesday for a kiewicz finished with two
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Trailers: Shifting public sentiments, questions of best fiscal move mark building debate
Continued from page 1 the building by designating to make a more informed conflicted, saying the coun- a master developer for
it a Local Landmark and decision, others see urgen- cil has sent mixed messages the entire site and anoth-
Redevelopment Authority received an decidedly neg- If You Go cy in getting the riverfront to the RDA and the public. er developer, Movin Out,
will provide that direction. ative response against the What: Common Council/ redeveloped while the econ- No matter what we do, which proposed redevel-
But so far, alders have not idea. Sixteen speakers said Redevelopment Authority omy is strong. its going to cost us mon- oping a building on Eighth
been able to agree with one they want the city to demol- ey, and I would rather Street instead.
another or with the RDA. ish the building and move
meeting Fiscal responsibility spend the lower amount, The council later placed a
forward with plans for rede- When: 6p.m. Wednes- U l t i m a t e l y, f o r m o s t he said. You have public moratorium on demolishing
Seeking consensus velopment, while only one day, Sept. 13 alders, the decision comes safety issues and you have the Highway Trailer build-
While the history of the spoke in favor of saving it. Where: Hanson Room down to the most financial- financial issues right now. ing, which led to the with-
Mandt Wagon Works dates Alders have disagreed of EMS building, 516 S. ly prudent option, and they How do you address both drawal of the master devel-
to the 1860s, the Highway over what to do with it Fourth St. cant agree which direction of those as quickly as pos- oper because of the citys
Trailer facility itself was and were even divided on that is. sible? You tear it down and uncertainty over what it
constructed between 1905 whether to hold another Info: 873-6692 you make it safe. Thats it. wants for the area.
Ald. Dennis Kittleson
and 1910. committee-of-the-whole (D-1) told the Hub he cant We s h o u l d l o o k f o r
Its on a key parcel in meeting with the RDA. say whether the building Comparing proposals a developer who wants
be viewed as swing votes,
the redevelopment area With four alders absent although such a clear delin- should be demolished or Reeves (D-2) said the city to restore the building,
between East South Street from an Aug. 22 meeting, eation of positions doesnt preserved because I hav- should seek out more devel- Engelberger said.
and the Yahara River, a few the council voted 5-3 in necessarily apply in this sit- ent seen the numbers. opers who specialize in his- Council president Swad-
blocks south of Main Street. favor of meeting again on uation. The best way to toric preservation, but she ley (D-1) said the council
Public sentiment has the topic. In interviews with the approach this is money- doesnt support investing has to figure out its finan-
shifted against preserving Alds. Scott Truehl, Pat Hub last week, alders con- wise, he said. more city tax dollars in the cial limitations and options
the building in the months OConnor and Greg Jenson tinued to express differing Landmarks Commission building. before it can direct the
since the city held a design have generally supported opinions about the building. member Steve Mar-Pohl, a In theory, I would love RDA on the matter. He said
charrette for the redevelop- demolishing the building Most said they want more historic architect and pres- to see the building saved the city should get specif-
ment area in June. The city and moving forward with information on the cost ident of InSite Consult- if it ended up being a good ic plans from Gorman and
closed two blocks of East the redevelopment, while either way. ing Architects, studied the fit with our plans for the Movin Out and see if
South Street indefinitely in Tim Swadley, Mike Engel- Several alders said theyd Highway Trailer complex redevelopment area, she theyre feasible.
July after a report recom- berger, Regina Hirsch, Tom like estimates from other and estimated the building said. But I dont think its Ive talked with people
mended closing the street in Majewski and Tass Johnson sources before they take a shell could be restored at a realistic to have the attitude who want us to demo the
the buildings fall zone. have leaned toward finding position on the issue. Some cost of $2 million to $2.25 if we renovate it they will building, and my question
In August, the Landmarks a developer to restore it. want to hear from other million. He estimated it come. I think that would be to them was, Would you
Commission conducted a Alds. Lisa Reeves, Den- developers. would cost between $1.3 very risky. rather spend taxpayer mon-
meeting and public hear- nis Kittleson, Matt Bartlett While a few alders want million and $1.5 million to I wouldnt support sav- ey to demolish it or a devel-
ing about whether to save and Sid Boersma might to slow the process down demolish everything at the ing it unless theres a spe- opers money to fix it up?
site except a small building cific proposal from a devel- Most people think it sounds
known as the blacksmith oper, she added. good to have a developer
shop, and he put the dem- But Engelberger (D-2) spend money on the build-
olition cost for the entire said the city had already ing instead of taxpayer
complex at $1 million to received such a propos- money.
$1.2 million. al, from Gorman and Co., Hirsch (D-3), an RDA
But not everyone was and doesnt feel a sense of member, said she didnt
satisfied with those esti- urgency in getting the rede- support designating the
mates. Some would like velopment project started. building a Local Landmark
more information, for He called safety concerns because it would have put
example, on the difference overblown, and accused the city in a position where
BIGGER DIVIDEND
or two or demolishing the He added the council had into preserving some of the
entire complex. already directed the RDA to buildings in that complex,
Bartlett (D-4) said hes contract Gorman to deter- because theyre historical,
undecided about what to do mine whether the company she said.
with the building. I know would still like to restore I think were looking to
a lot of people are worried the building. Gorman is slow the process down, she
about the cost that people waiting to find out whether added, not to continue to
threw out there for saving historic tax credits would have that road closed, but to
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Bartlett added he hadnt Gorman submitted a pro- munity wanted to be done
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building. I can see a vision it and create 59 apartments.
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