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Submitted photo
Left to right, Infinity Drums employees Keith Anderson and Pat Budnick, Imagine Dragons drummer Daniel Patzman and Infinity Drums
employees Kris Anderson and Joe Roots.
Oregon School District
Candidates
differ on
relations
Boards rapport
with teachers
separates
incumbents,
challengers
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unied Newspaper Group
All three races for Ore-
gon School Board will
be contested on April 1,
but the six candidates
displayed fairly similar
ideas and goals for the
district at Mondays can-
didate forum.
With less than a month
before voters go to the
polls, it seems the main
difference among the
candidates is their opin-
ions on how well the
board has handled its
recent dealings with dis-
trict teachers.
Most agreed on future
priorities and the han-
dling of the districts
budget two other fre-
quent topics of discus-
sion. But communication
and respect for teachers
were the main points of
contention during the
Oregon School District
Officials: Dont dump Core
Bill would change
standards district
has spent four
years preparing for
SCOTT GIRARD
The Wisconsin state
legislature is consider-
ing a bill that would alter
performance standards
for schools statewide,
and Oregon School Dis-
trict administrators are
questioning the proposed
changes.
Senate Bill 619 would
eliminate the national
Common Core standards,
which despite becoming
a source of controversy,
have been adopted by 45
states. It would replace
those standards with a
15-member appointed
board.
Imagine that
Oregon natives drums hit the big time with Imagine Dragons
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Theres nothing quite like
hanging out with one of the
more popular bands in the
country particularly when
theyre telling you how
much they love playing your
drums.
I f y o u v e s e e n t h e
Imagine Dragons during
their recent rise to the top
of popular music charts,
youve probably seen them
pl ayi ng drums bui l t by
Oregon native Pat Budnick
and his company, Infinity
Drumworks.
The Las Vegas-based
alternative rock band,
which performed at this
years Grammy Awards last
month, features drummer
Daniel Platzman, bassist
Ben McKee, vocalist Dan
Reynol ds and gui t ar i st
Wayne Sermon. In the past
several months, the group
has been the guest of David
Letterman, Jimmy Fallon,
Jay Leno, Conan OBrien
and Jimmy Kimmel.
Named Billboards No.
1 Top Rock Artist of 2013,
their song, Radioactive,
was dubbed Best Song of
2013 by Rolling Stone and
won a 2014 Grammy for
best rock performance.
The percussion-themed
musi c rel i es heavi l y on
drums, and nearly all of
t hose are handmade by
Infinity Drumworks, created
with craftsman and business
partner Kris Anderson.
Serendipitous stop
After hearing the band on
the radio in their Twin Cities
area shop while the band
was still kind of newbies,
Budnick said he suggested
to Anderson that they get
ahold of the group to see if
they would be interested in
Turn to Imagine/Page 16
Submitted photo
Imagine Dragons performs recently at Las Vegas, with a stage full of
drums buily by Infinity Drumworks.
Pretty soon, their
whole stage was just
covered with our
drums.
Pat Budnick
Turn to Forum/Page 11
If you go
What: SB619 public
hearing
When: 10 a.m.,
Thursday, March 6
Where: 411 South,
State Capitol building,
Madison
Info: legis.wisconsin.
gov, search 2013
SB619
Turn to Core/Page 11
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Oregon School Board candi-
date Wayne Mixdorf speaks
during Mondays forum.
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Village of Oregon
State: No need for
speed limit drop
Village, town might
still work out
Lincoln Road issue
BILL LIVICK
A Wisconsin Depart-
ment of Transportation
official informed the Vil-
lage of Oregon Monday
that a speed study con-
ducted late last year does
not support reducing the
speed limit on Lincoln
Road to 45 mph.
But in the same email,
DOT traffic safety engi-
neer Ryan Mayer suggest-
ed he might be willing to
go along with making the
speed limit 45 mph from
the village all the way to
Fish Hatchery Road.
Loweri ng t he speed
limit to 45 in this area
to promote a consistent
speed limit across the sec-
tion of Lincoln Road all
the way to Highway D
could certainly be consid-
ered, Mayer wrote.
The apparent contradic-
tion has left village offi-
cials both a bit confused
and also hopeful.
Or egon pol i ce chi ef
Doug Pettit told the Vil-
lage Board Monday he
plans to contact Mayer to
discuss the possibility of
lowering the limit to 45
mph along about a mile-
and-a-quarter segment of
Lincoln Road.
Ive got to work with
the Town of Oregon, and
also the state has to agree
that we can reduce the
speed, Pettit said.
He said the Village of
Oregon, the Town of Ore-
gon and the State of Wis-
consin each have juris-
diction over specific seg-
ments of the narrow, hilly
road, but the Wisconsin
Department of Transpor-
tation has the final say on
speed limits.
The town has jurisdic-
tion over the south half
of the road, while the vil-
lage has jurisdiction over
the north side about to the
Bergamont development.
The state has authority of
the north side of the road
past that point.
Pettit said the village
has long wanted to reduce
the Lincoln Road speed
limit to 45 mph out to Fish
Hatchery. Last November,
the board authorized the
village to conduct a traffic
count in an effort to win
DOT approval to reduce
the speed limit.
The state then did its
own speed study and con-
cluded that at least 85 per-
cent of traffic in the 55
mph zone traveled near
the speed limit, according
to Mayers email to the
village.
Pet t i t sai d he di dnt
think hed have any prob-
lem enlisting the towns
support for reducing the
limit in the 55 mph zone.
Hes not sure about per-
suading Mayer, but said
theres reason for hope
based on his comment in
the email.
He said the DOT typi-
cally considers the volume
of traffic, the speeds driv-
en and the condition of the
roadway in determining
speed limits.
You have to meet war-
rants by their criteria the
same way you have t o
meet warrants to put in a
signalized intersection,
he explained.
Our recommendation
would be to lower it to 45
to smooth traffic out there
and allow for a safer situ-
ation on that road because
its so narrow. When two
vehicles meet each other
out there is no shoulder,
and so anybody biking
out there could be in real
trouble.
Town of Rutland
Locals lose their tower power
BILL LUEDERS
Wisconsin Center for Investigative
Journalism
It was the perfect piece
of land for their dream
home. Fifty acres in the
town of Rutland, in rural
Dane County, a few miles
south of Madison. Jessica
Polakowski and her hus-
band, Nicholas, closed the
deal on Sept. 7, 2010.
Later that same day, Jes-
si ca recal l s, t he coupl e
learned that Magnum Com-
muni cat i ons, a Tomah-
based broadcast company,
wanted to erect a nearly
500-foot radio tower on an
adjacent plot. The applica-
tion was filed in November
2010.
The Polakowskis were
stunned. The tower would
be almost twice as tall as
the state Capitol, visible
for miles. There would be
blinking lights and guy
wires even the possibili-
ty of collapse, as happened
with a broadcast tower in
Eau Claire.
T o wn a n d c o u n t y
approval were required,
and the couple joined oth-
er foes at public hearings.
Quite a crowd turned out
for these, Jessica says.
There was also support,
from officials in communi-
ties that would be served
by the tower, including
t he ci t i es of St ought on
and Verona. But it wasnt
enough.
In 2011, the town reject-
ed t he appl i cat i on and
the Dane County Board
followed suit. Among oth-
er things, the town deemed
that the tower would have
a negative impact on the
uses, value and enjoyment
of nearby property.
The Pola-
k o w s k i s
p r o c e e d e d
t o b u i l d
their dream
h o u s e
the property
a n d h o me
n o w h a v e
an assessed
v a l u e o f
more than $450,000 but
the battle was not over.
Magnum sued the town and
county, seeking to overturn
the denial.
Last September, Dane
Count y Judge Wi l l i am
Foust ruled that local offi-
ci al s were wi t hi n t hei r
rights to reject the applica-
tion.
As I read the record, the
board and the people of the
Town of Rutland said, its
too big, its too ugly, its
going to hurt our property
values, and we dont want
that here in this rural area
of southern Dane County,
Foust said in his ruling.
On Feb. 20, Magnum
Communications submit-
ted a new application for a
486-foot tower in the same
location. Thats two feet
shorter than before, and the
structure may contain few-
er lights. But the proposal
is essentially the same.
The difference is that,
this time, it stands a much
better chance.
Thats because a provi-
sion passed in last years
state budget bill greatly
restricts the ability of local
communities in Wisconsin
to reject broadcast tow-
ers. Any denial must now
be based solely on public
health or safety concerns,
backed with substantial
written evidence.
Reflects Town of Rut-
land chairman Dale Beske,
The rules of the game are
changed after the game
is over and you have to
replay the game.
Drafting records tie this
new provision, and one
making it harder for local
governments to spurn cell
phone towers, to state Rep.
John Klenke, R-Green Bay.
Klenke did not respond to
requests for comment.
Magnum Communi ca-
tions reported spending
about four hours in early
2013 lobbying on broad-
cast siting. Contract lob-
byist Forbes McIntosh and
company head Dave Mag-
num passed up opportuni-
ties to comment. Magnum,
a two-time unsuccessful
Republican candidate for
Congress, has given $7,000
to GOP state candidates
and parties since 2009.
Bill White, an attorney
for Michael Best & Fried-
rich, which has represent-
ed Magnum on the Rutland
tower, acknowledges the
companys i nvol vement
in the legislative process:
We tried to make sure
that the concerns and ben-
efits of broadcast media
were known to the Legis-
lature.
While not predicting an
automatic win, White says
the budget provision does
make a difference in terms
of the approval process.
He t hi nks t he change
makes sense because radio
towers serve the public
interest, as part of a broad-
cast network used during
weather and other emer-
gencies. Hence the support
for the Rutland tower from
places like Stoughton.
But Polakowski disputes
t heres any unmet pub-
lic safety need the tower
would fill, adding, If the
ci t y of St ought on feel s
theres a need for a radio
tower, theres plenty of
land in Stoughton.
Bill Lueders is the Mon-
ey and Pol i t i cs Proj ect
director at the Wisconsin
Center for Investigative
Journal i sm (Wi sconsi n-
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produces the project in
part nershi p wi t h Map-
Light.
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Village of Oregon
Bike trail bids lower than expected
BILL LIVICK
The Village Board voted
Monday to accept a bid that
came in almost $90,000
lower than expected to con-
struct the first segment of
the Oregon Bike Trail.
The board unanimously
awarded the contract to
Meise Construction, which
bid to do the project for
$292,939.
The 3.1-mile trail will
connect Cusick Parkway in
the Alpine Business Park
to Fish Hatchery Road.
The long-range goal is that
the county would then con-
struct a path connecing the
trail at Fish Hatchery to the
Badger State Trail near Pur-
cell Road.
Last week, the board had
voted 5-1 to build Segment
A with a crushed limestone
surface rather than asphalt.
Village President Steve
Staton cast the only vote in
favor of blacktopping the
trail.
Vi l l age admi ni st rat or
Mike Gracz told the board
paving Segment A would
cost about $60,000 more
than leaving the limestone
surface, but the cost for that
segment would still be less
than originally estimated.
He said if the village didnt
spend all of a $250,000
county grant on segment A,
it could carry the remaining
money over to next year,
when the next segment of
the trail is scheduled for
construction.
The only caveat, Gracz
said, is if the village were
to pave segment A, Dane
County would require the
village to pave the entire
trail if it planned to use
county money.
Trustee Jerry Bollig said
he would rather save the
money and get the rest
of the trail in and not be
locked in financially.
I want to get all the way
to Fish Hatchery Road as
soon as possible, he said.
Trustee Jeanne Carpen-
ter said she would rather
see the trail paved, but
voted with the majority
when a motion to postpone
a decision one week was
defeated.
Trustee Eric Poole com-
mented that he didnt want
to pave the trail because
he felt it would be too
expensive to maintain. He
thought a gravel trial would
be less costly to keep up,
but was contradicted by
public works director Mark
Below, who said the vil-
lage would likely spend the
same amount of time main-
taining the trail either way.
Trustee Darlene Groe-
nier agreed with Poole. She
said shes not a cyclist and
thinks the village would
spend too much money on
building and maintaining
the trail. She would rath-
er see the money used to
maintain village streets, she
said.
The total cost to build the
3.1-mile trail is estimated at
$760,128.
The board also approved
installing conduit for fiber
optic along Cusick Park-
way. The extra expense can
come from the villages TIF
District 2 fund, Gracz said.
And the board approved
spending up to $2,000 in
appraisal fees to acquire
an easement on property at
Fish Hatchery Road owned
by Emily Harris.
Below said construction
on segment A was initially
planned to begin April 15,
but given the unusually
harsh winter and apparent
late spring, a starting date
of May 15 might be more
realistic.
Magnum
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Community Voices
Letters to the editor
Union responds to Buslers financial assertions
Recently, community members
expressed concerns and the dis-
trict opted to correct inaccurate
information with a letter titled,
Correct Facts About the District
Budget and Finances.
While it is not our intent to cast
aspersions or disparage the dis-
trict, the Oregon Education Asso-
ciation feels that some of the facts
within the districts response were
incomplete.
We would be remiss if we did
not respond to clarify statements
made by the district in an effort to
set the record straight.
Dr. Brian Busler states that the
school board did not cut build-
ing budgets by 10 percent this
fiscal year, but rather eliminated
planned cuts. If we look back to
the 2007-2008 school year depart-
ment budgets, the trend is clear
less money is available to work
with students.
To further illustrate, the science
budget has been reduced 34 per-
cent since then (extra funds added
in the 13-14 year to fund startup
costs for the new Freshwater Ecol-
ogy course were removed from
the analysis). This reduction in
budgets has been done as the cost
of supplies, shipping, hazardous
handling fees, etc have increased.
The math department has experi-
enced a similar reduction losing
37 percent of their budget. Eng-
lish has lost a full third of their
operating budget since 2007 and
social studies has seen a nearly 40
percent decrease in their available
funds.
Of course, new programs were
added and some money has been
reallocated, but even taking the
building as a whole, Oregon High
School has seen a decrease of 10
percent of its funds school wide.
Dr. Busl er assert s t hat t he
school boar d i s adequat el y
funding budgets and items such as
field trips could occur. The issue
isnt about carryover monies and
how equitable the funds are dis-
tributed between buildings as Dr.
Busler states. The issue is that
field trip expenses come out of
department budgets. Departments
are faced with the decision of how
to best use the limited resources
we are given. In the absence of
budgets at least keeping pace with
rising costs, field trips become the
easiest single expense to cut.
It is true that our Information
Technology department fixes
hardware issues very quickly.
That is not the issue.
The issue is that the bulbs are
a department expense and are
expensive. If the department can-
not afford the bulb, the bulb can-
not be replaced. We have been
encouraged to use technology,
including Smartboards. Without
bulbs, that technology is useless.
As for the financing issue over
Jaycee Park, the OEA isnt clear
that the concern expressed in the
newspaper was that these mon-
ies could or should be used in the
classroom.
The issue seemed to be a) that
the decision to use these monies
was made very quickly without
any hints prior to the school board
meeting where action was taken,
and b) this solution and motion
was made before the District knew
of the projected capital mainte-
nance needs for the upcoming
school year.
The OEA hopes that this com-
munication helps set the record
straight and provides a greater
balance of information.
Tracey Leider and
Mark Lindsey
Co-Presidents of the Oregon
Education Association
Work with current board leads reader to vote for incumbents
We are writing in support
of Wayne Mixdorf, Courtney
Odorico and Lee Christensen.
As residents of Oregon for
47 years, we have seen many
changes to our schools. Our four
children all received a great edu-
cation in the Oregon schools and
now our grandkids are as well.
We believe the leadership the
school board provides is criti-
cal to the success of our schools.
That is why we are supporting
the incumbents in the upcom-
ing election. Wayne, Courtney
and Lee have the experience and
knowledge needed to keep our
schools strong.
As grandparents, it is impor-
tant for us to know the Oregon
schools are providing our grand-
children with the best possible
education. We want the best
teachers, the most up-to-date
technology and programs, and
the finest facilities our schools
can provide. We know school is
different now than it was when
our kids came through, and we
are grateful the school board has
supported innovation in and out
of the classroom. Our district
must look to the future so our
grandchildren are prepared for
the world that awaits them. We
dont want to see the schools go
backwards. Failing to prepare our
children for the future is simply
unacceptable.
Whi l e we a s t a xpa ye r s
understand budgets are tight, we
recognize the importance of con-
tinuing to invest in our schools.
The incumbents have been care-
ful with our tax dollars, creating
budgets that support classroom
teachers while still finding ways
to invest in necessary technology
and programming.
We hope you will join us in
support i ng Wayne Mi xdorf,
Courtney Odorico and Lee Chris-
tensen for school board. They
are committed to our District and
deserve your vote.
Karen and Malcolm Anderson
Village of Oregon
Current board members are poised to meet OSD challenges
A pivotal election will take
place on April 1 for the Oregon
school board and it is so much
more important than anyone can
imagine.
We believe the incumbents,
Odorico, Mixdorf and Christensen
are the best choices for our school
district and heres why.
We believe, contrary to the
challengers, that the current board
has elicited teacher and commu-
nity input and demonstrated open-
ness and receptivity to the opin-
ions and ideas presented to them.
There are many positive inter-
actions occurring in this dis-
trictcommittees formed and
confronting various concerns,
focus groups with significant par-
ent and teacher representation
tackling tough issues, surveys sent
and public comment asked for-
-all of this with the sole purpose
to improve communication and
solve our districts problems.
The Oregon Observer with their
series on the Personalized Learn-
ing Initiative has showcased a
prime example of successful col-
laboration amongst the school
board, administration, teachers
and families. The incumbents are
doing this now.
Also, given our current eco-
nomic climate, it will take a board
that is both knowledgeable and
experienced to meet the financial
challenges that lay ahead. Our
current buildings are old, both
physically and functionally.
If you dont think that this mat-
ters when new families are look-
ing for potential communities to
relocate you are mistaken. Just
ask the folks who head up the HR
departments at local companies.
Verona, Waunakee, Sun Prairie,
Middleton, those are the com-
munities that are being viewed
and considered. When families
dont relocate in our community
that starts a decline that is hard to
stop. Our local business suffers,
home sales suffer, school enroll-
ment suffers, the number of teach-
er jobs decline. The incumbents
Odorico, Mixdorf and Christensen
understand this and are confront-
ing this problem now.
The leadership demonstrated by
school board members Odorico,
Mixdorf and Christensen is pro-
fessional, inclusive and forward-
looking.
With their hard work and dedi-
cation to our students, they have
earned re-election and deserve our
vote April 1.
Mallory & Gary Gorman
City of Fitchburg
OSD incumbents will meet districts needs for the future
As a parent with children in the
Oregon School district, I would
like to share my experiences
working with the current school
board in light of the upcoming
elections.
As a member of the Balance
Calendar Task Force from the
very start, I have had direct expe-
rience working side by side with
the administration and staff of
Netherwood Knoll Elementary
and the current school board.
Our task force consists of par-
ents, teachers and staff, childcare
providers, and community and
board members. The task force
was deliberately created to give
diverse input and each groups
input has proven to be very infor-
mative.
We are still exploring this cal-
endar concept as we invite input
and consider all angles. We have
not made any decisions on which
direction we may recommend to
the board.
During our recent update to the
board on the balanced calendar,
I was comforted by how inquisi-
tive the board members were
about the project and how they
valued the opinions of the task
force.
From this experience and oth-
er involvement with the school
board, the current board strikes
me as very interested in my opin-
ion and the opinion of the com-
munity and staff.
I f eel ver y comf or t abl e
appr oachi ng t hem wi t h my
thoughts and know that I can
ei t her cont act t hem di rect l y
or give public comment at a
board meeting any time I have a
thought to share. Any allegations
to the contrary have not been my
experience.
I am proud to participate in
making our school district the
best it can be and honored to
work side by side with such a
considerate group on the board.
Courtney Odorico, Lee Chris-
tensen and Wayne Mixdorf have
my vote on April 1 for re-elec-
tion to the school board. They
deserve yours, too.
Christine Koth
City of Fitchburg
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Come explore and experience the Science Fair! You dont need to
have your own project to attend and have fun! This is an Oregon
Elementary PTO-sponsored event with something for everyone.
Bring the whole family!!! Lots to do including:
Practice your mad scientist laugh with the Mad Science demonstrators
Get messy with UW-Madison Food Science
Check out what the UW-Insect Ambassadors play with every day
Find out how ATC is helping to keep the lights on
Talk to elementary school scientists and learn about their discoveries
Learn about and experiment with the Chorealis effect
Find out why microwave ovens have rotating trays
Play with Bones that bend without breaking
Test your vision and much much more!
Science In Action!
SCIENCE FAIR 2014
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Home, sweet home
Church reopens this week after burst pipes cause damage
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Theres nothing like a
good neighbor to help out
in a time of need.
After their building suf-
fered extensive water dam-
age two months ago from a
broken pipe, folks at First
Presbyterian Church have
gotten a chance to meet all
kinds of friends as theyve
had to move their services
around the area. The church
is back in order and cel-
ebrated the return of parish-
ioners this week for Ash
Wednesday services.
A frozen sprinkler pipe
burst in early December,
causing extensive water
damage to the church and
forcing some last-minute
moves. Peoples United
Met hodi st Church wel -
comed them to join in ser-
vices on Sunday, Dec. 22,
and Christmas Eve, and the
Oregon Senior Center was
the churchs home for the
past two months, with the
annual pancake breakfast
held recently at the Bank of
Cross Plain Oregon.
One event that had to be
postponed was the churchs
annual Chri st mas Can-
tata, which will be held at
the end of winter instead
of the beginning this year.
Church guests and the choir
under the direction of Tom
Mielke, will perform Only
Love at the church, 408
N. Bergamont Ave., at 10
a.m., Sunday March 16.
The singers will be joined
by guest soloists and instru-
mentalists, with refresh-
ments to follow.
Photo sbumitted
After water damage caused major damage to the First Presbyterian Church sanctuary, the church will reopen its doors March 16.
If you go
What: Christmas contata
Where: First
Presbyterian Church, 408
N. Bergamont Blvd.
When: 10 a.m. during
service
Friday fish fry fundraiser
back this weekend
VICTORIA VLISIDES
St . Johns Lut heran
Church will have its first
of two fish fry fundraisers
March 7.
The fundraiser, which
the church has put on to
benefit various causes
since 2006, is a fish fry
dinner with all the fix-
ings. On average around
450-500 people show up
for the event, with the
next one April 11 at the
church located at 625 E.
Netherwood St. The event
has raised around $60,000
since its start.
This years recipients
will be Neighbors In Need
Associ at i on, Or egon-
Brooklyn Food Pantry,
St. Johns Helping Hands
Fund and St. Johns eye
glass ministry.
The meal includes fried
or baked fish, sides like
baked potatos and cole-
slaw, dessert and a bever-
age. Hot dogs, as an alter-
native kids meal, will also
be served. Adults are $10.
Kids under 10 are $5, and
kids under 4 are free.
About the missions
The Hel pi ng Hands
Fund, administered by St.
Johns, is an emergency
fund for individuals and
families who live in the
Oregon School District.
The Food Pantry is run
by the Oregon/Brooklyn
Food Pantry, not the Vil-
lage of Oregon, and is
located in the Hefty Ware-
houses at 1092 Uni on
Road #8.
The NINA Emergency
Fund assists families in
t he Or egon- Br ookl yn
School district who have
children under 18 with
funding for rent and utili-
ties in emergency situa-
tions.
The eyeglasses mission
is in conjunction with the
Lions Club mission to
collect used eyeglasses,
refurbi sh and di st ri b-
ute around the world. St.
Johns mission members
have a special mission in
Guatemala where they
take glasses donations.
If you go
What: St. Johns Fish
Fry
When: March 7, April
11, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: St. Johns
Lutheran Church, 625 E.
Netherwood St.
More info: 835-3154
Village asks
residents
to monitor
water
temperature
The Village of Oregon
water department has updat-
ed its recommendation and
is asking all customers to
immediately start monitor-
ing the temperature of their
water.
We r ecommend t hat
at least twice a week you
check the temperature of
your water at the cold water
faucet closest to your water
meter, public works direc-
tor Mark Below wrote in a
notice on the villages web-
page. This can be done by
letting the cold water run
gently over a household
thermometer for approxi-
mately three minutes. If
your cold-water tempera-
ture is less than 35 degrees,
we strongly recommend
you contact us for further
instruction.
Thermomet ers can be
purchased at any hardware
store. Village Hall, located
at 117 Spring St., has a few
household thermometers
available to borrow if need-
ed. For information, call
Village Hall, 835-3118.
Birth
Troy Hunter Nienhaus
Sarah and Ben Nienhaus
of Evansville announce
the birth of their son Troy
Hunter Nienhaus, weigh-
ing 7 pounds, 8 ounces and
measuring 20 inches. Troy
came into the world Jan.
31 in Madison. He has one
five-year-old sister, Grace.
Gr andpar ent s ar e John
and Debra Below of Ore-
gon and Arnie and Mary
Nienhaus of New London.
Great-grandmother is Jea-
nette Below of Oregon.
POLICE REPORTS
Feb. 3
9:45 a.m. A 65-year-old
man reported that the week
before someone had hidden
in the closet at a business on
the 100 block of Netherwood
Road while the businesses
locked up and then bathed in
the bathroom and took a bag
of items that were left out for
someone to pick up. Police
provided the man with sug-
gestions to prevent future
occurrences.
Feb. 4
6 a.m. A 35-year-old man
reported that between Jan. 1
and Feb. 4 someone had cut
the lock from his storage unit
on Walnut Street and stolen
golf clubs, a golf driver, muz-
zleloader and hunting bow.
Feb. 5
10:40 a.m. An 18-year-old
Oregon High School Student
sent out a photo via social
media of students in the
gym during a cold weather
fire drill with a comment that
an OHS student had been
stabbed. Officers assisted
high school administrators
with talking to the student
about the incident and that
he knew it wasnt true when
he posted it.
4 p.m. An officer observed
a 16-year-old males truck
fishtailing in the front courts
parking lot at 299 N. Oak St.
The officer made contact with
the driver and noticed snow
marks indicating the driver
had performed a donut.
The 16-year-old told the
officer he had indeed done
a donut on purpose, with no
other people or cars in the
lot. The driver apologized
and stated it would not hap-
pen again.
Feb. 7
6:28 p.m. A 17-year-old
girl observed a 33-year-old
woman lying in a Main St.
driveway. Police and EMS
responded and observed the
woman was intoxicated. The
woman refused transport,
and was left with a 36-year-
old man who agreed to be
the responsible party.
Feb. 8
10:41 p.m. An anony-
mous caller reported a sus-
picious white SUV in the
parking lot at 130 E. Richards
Road for half an hour. The
vehicle left and police were
unable to locate it.
Feb. 9
5:38 p.m. Police observed
a vehicle left unoccupied
on Hwy. 14 southbound
just north of Netherwood
Street. Police contacted the
registered vehicle owner,
a 65-year-old woman. The
woman said she had sold
the car last fall and the plates
must have been accidentally
left on. Due to unpredictable
weather and road conditions
over night, police had the
vehicle towed. The owner is
unknown.
Scott Girard
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Church Listings
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN
CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
Pastor Rich Johnson
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. classic service
10:45 a.m. new song service
BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH
101 Second Street, Brooklyn
(608) 455-3852
Pastor Rebecca Ninke
SUNDAY
9 a.m. Holy Communion
10 a.m. Fellowship
COMMUNITY OF LIFE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 233, Oregon, 53575
(608) 286-3121
ofce@communityoife.us
Pastor Eric Wenger
SUNDAY
10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry
Parkway, Oregon
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Brooklyn
(608) 455-3344
Pastor Dave Pluss
SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
143 Washington Street, Oregon
(608) 835-3554
Pastor Karl Hermanson
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship
Holy Communion 2nd & last
Sundays
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC)
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-3082
fpcoregonwi.org
SUNDAY:
10 a.m. Blended Worship
11 a.m. Coffee Bar/Fellowship
11:15 a.m. All-ages activity

FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
www.memorialucc.org
Pastor: Phil Haslanger
Associate Pastor Twink Jan-
McMahon
SUNDAY
8:15 and 10 a.m. Worship
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN
CHURCH ELCA
Central Campus: Raymond Road and
Whitney Way
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner
of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road,
Verona
SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m.
Worship (608) 271-6633
HILLCREST BIBLE CHURCH
752 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor
(608) 835-7972
www.hbclife.com
SUNDAY
8:30 am & 10:15 am Worship service
at Oregon High School PAC
Quest for grades 1-6 during 10:15
service
HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
651 N. Main Street, Oregon
Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl
(608) 835-5763
holymotherchurch.weconnect.com
SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship
PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon
Pastors Jason and Johanna Mahnke
(608) 835-3755
www.peoplesumc.org
Communion is the 1st & 3rd
weekend
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. worship and
Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship;
5 p.m. The Gathering Sunday night
service with simple supper to follow
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
625 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Pastor Paul Markquart and Pastor
Emily Tveite
(608) 835-3154
5 p.m. Saturday evening Worship
8 a.m. Traditional Sunday Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Coffee
Fellowship
10:30 a.m. New Community Worship
(9:30 a.m. Summer)
VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S.
Alpine Parkway, Oregon
Bob Groth, Pastor
(608) 835-9639
SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST - Paoli
At the Intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB
Rev. Sara Thiessen
(608) 845-5641
SUNDAY -
9:30 a.m. Family Worship
7 p.m., Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting
at First Presbyterian
Church, every Monday
and Friday
7 p.m., Alcoholics
Anonymous closed
meeting, Peoples United
Methodist Church, every
Tuesday
6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Diabetes Support Group
meeting, Evansville
Senior Center, 320 Fair
St. Call 882-0407 for
information. Second
Tuesday of each month
6:30-8 p.m., Parents
Supporting Parents,
LakeView Church,
Stoughton. Third
Tuesday of every month
Relationship & Divorce
Support Group. State
Bank of Cross Plains.
Every other Monday
night at 6:30 p.m.
Support groups
Call 835-6677 to advertise on the
Oregon Observer Church Page
Coming up
Thursday, March 6
9-11 a.m., legal help by appointment with Nancy
Winter, senior center
4:30-8 p.m., OHS parent-teacher conferences, ore-
gonsd.org
4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Johns Fish Fry, 625 E.
Netherwood St., 835-3154
6:30 p.m., bicycle maintenance with Scot Williams
of Oregon Bike and Skate, Sue Ames Room, Oregon
Public Library, 835-3656
Monday, March 10
6:30 p.m., Village of Brooklyn Board Meeting, Village
Hall, 210 Commercial St.
6:30 p.m., Oregon School District Board of
Education meeting, Rome Corners Intermediate, 1111
S. Perry Pkwy., 835-4000
Wednesday, March 12
1-2 p.m. Euchre card group, Oregon Senior Center,
835-5801
1-2 p.m. Get Fit with Gudie, Oregon Senior Center,
835-5801
Thursday, March 13
1-2 p.m., vintage fashion show with Oregon fash-
ions, senior center
6:30-7:30 p.m., historical society dinner, senior cen-
ter
Saturday, March 15
7-11 a.m., community Red Cross blood drive, St.
Johns Lutheran Church friendship room, 625 E.
Netherwood, 800-733-2767
Tuesday, March 18
6:30 p.m., Green Tuesdays Film and Lecture Series
features Queen of the Sun, library, Sue Ames Room
Saturday, March 22
10-11 a.m. Planting seeds with the experts, featur-
ing master gardeners from UW-Extension, 835-3656
Tuesday, March 25
10-11:30 a.m., Wildflower Seed Bomb, library, 835-
3656
Community calendar
Thursday, March 6
Oregon Village Board
Meeting (of Mar. 3)
Friday, March 7
The KAT Classical Trio
Music (of Aug. 09)
Saturday, March 8
Oregon Mens Bowling
Tournament (of Mar. 6)
Sunday, March 9
Worship Service: St. Johns
Lutheran Church
Monday, March 10
Heartland Farm Sanctuary
@ Senior Center (Mar. 7)
Tuesday, March 11
Meet Mrs. Lincoln @
Oregon Senior Center (Feb. 09)
Wednesday, March 12
Ricardo Vasquez Marimba
Music @ Oregon Senior Center
(of May 09)
Thursday, March 13
Oregon School Board
Candidates Forum (of Mar. 3)
WOW 98 & 983
Monday, March 10
AMReflexology
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
9:00 Planning Committee
1:00 Get Fit
1:30 Bridge
4:00 Weight Loss Support
Tuesday, March 11
8:00 Strength Training
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
10:45 Tai Chi
12:30 Sheepshead
12:30 Stoughton Shopping
1:15 & 2:15 Piano Class
Wednesday, March 12
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Cards with Katie
11:00 Internet Basics
Computer Class
1:00 Get Fit
1:00 Euchre
2:00 Knit/Crochet Group
Thursday, March 13
AM Chair Massage
8:00 Strength Training
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
9:00 COA
9:30 Mindfulness
10:45 Gentle Yoga
12:30 Shopping at Bills
1:00 Cribbage
1:00 Vintage Formal Fashion
Show
Friday, March 14
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
9:30 Blood Pressure
1:00 Get Fit
2:30 Exploring your Dreams
Monday, March 10
Beef Stew, Biscuit, Fruit
Cocktail, Cookie
VO: Stew W/ Soy
Tuesday, March 11
Broccoli Cheese Soup,
Crackers, Chicken Salad on
WW Bread, Pear Slices, Ice
Cream Cup
VO: Cheese on Rye w/
lettuce
Wednesday, March 12
Salisbury Steak/Gravy,
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy,
Squash, Apricots in Jell-O,
Multi Grain Bread
VO: Soy Loaf
Thursday, March 13
*Meat Balls w/Sauce,
Spaghetti & Parmesan
Cheese, Carrot Coins,
Pineapple, W.W. Bread
VO: Soy Beef Sauce
SO: Crunchy Chicken
Salad
Friday, March 14
Breaded Fish on Bun,
Cheese Slice, Peas, Banana,
Cookie
VO: Cheesy Sandwich
ORE 95 & 984
Thursday, March 6
Oregon School Board
Candidate Forum (of Mar. 3)
Friday, March 7
Oregon 4th Grade Orchestra
Concert (of Mar. 3)
Saturday, March 8
BKE 4th Grade Orchestra
Concert (of Mar. 4)
Sunday, March 9
re-Voiced Accappella
Concert @ OHS (of Feb. 24)
Monday, March 10
6:30 pm--LIVE--Oregon
School Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 11
OHS Armada Winterguard &
Percussion Drumline Concert
(of Mar. 8)
Wednesday, March 12
OMS Band Concert (of Mar.
10)
Thursday, March 13
Oregon School Board
Meeting (of Mar. 10)
Village of Oregon Cable Access TV program times same for all channels. A
new program begins daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and at 1, 4, 7
and 10 a.m. 900 Market St., Oregon. Phone: 291-0148;
email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net, or visit www.OCAmedia.com.
Community cable listings Senior center
Hearts and Minds
A good heart is vastly superior to a powerful intellect, since a pow-
erful intellect wedded to an evil or callous heart is sure to cause
lots of suffering. It would be best to have a good heart wedded to a
powerful intellect, but what matters in most cases is the disposition
of ones heart, i.e., whether one is inclined to help ones fellows.
What usually inclines us to help our fellow creatures and to allevi-
ate their suffering is empathy, and its ability to help us to feel, or
at least imagine, what our fellow creatures might be experiencing.
But, there are times when empathy can lead us astray and we need
our intellect to help us in determining what we ought to do. Most
of us are more moved to action by the plight of some individual we
can identify with, the guy on the side of the road trying to change
his tire, or the single mother trying to raise money to pay for her
sick childs medical care. But, when it comes to helping people
halfway around the world, refugees from Syria or starving people
in Africa, our empathy often fails to be engaged, and there we may
need to appeal to reason. God gave us hearts and minds, and we
should use them both.
Christopher Simon via Metro News Service
I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts.
Jeremiah 31:33
Open mic night
The Firefly Coffeehouse (114 N.
Main St.) will host an open mic night
from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 6.
Village board candidates are invited
to be present. Each of the four candi-
dates will have two minutes to intro-
duce themselves and a few questions
will be taken from the floor. Follow-
ing that, there will be opportunity for
citizens to express their views on any
topic of concern, or present poetry or
musical offerings.
For more information, call Carlene
Bechen at 513-7655 or email cdbech-
en@gmail.com.
Percussion show
Armada Winterguard and Shadow
Indoor Percussion will perform at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the
Oregon High School gymnasium.
Both groups, part of the Oregon Dis-
trict music program, travel around
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indi-
ana and Ohio performing their rou-
tines at regional and world-class com-
petitions.
For more information, see the Ore-
gon Band Boosters website at oregon-
band.net.
14 South Artists info meeting
There will be a 14 South Artists
member meeting at 6:30 p.m. Mon-
day, March 10 at the Oregon Fire Sta-
tion Training Room. New and poten-
tial members are welcome.
Parenting University
Sponsored by the Oregon School
Di st ri ct and t he Oregon Publ i c
Library, this event will be held from
8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15
at Rome Corners Intermediate School.
The special guest is Dr. Zobra
Pastor, who will present a keynote
address at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, visit oregon.
k12.wi.us/ce.
College planning talk
Robert DeCock, a certified col-
lege planner and founder of the Quest
College Program, will be presenting
a talk from 8:45-9:20 a.m. Saturday,
March 15 at the Oregon Parent Uni-
versity at Rome Corners Intermedi-
ate School on Funding college when
college is still light years away.
Green Tuesdays Film and
Lecture Series
The Oregon Public Library is host-
ing the next installment of this series
at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 in the
Sue Ames Room. This months film
is Queen of the Sun. This series
events help us learn to solve the prob-
lems that are making our society and
world unsustainable.
Parent informational night
The Oregon School Districts bal-
anced task force will hold a par-
ent information night on a potential
switch to a balanced schedule at
Netherwood Knoll Elementary School
at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18. Call
835-4100 for information.
Brown Bag book group
The Oregon Public Library is host-
ing this monthly event, featuring At
Home: A Short History of Private
Life, by Bill Bryson at 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 19.
People can bring their own lunch.
Chocolate is provided.
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Oregon nabs two first-place awards in newspaper contest
The Oregon Observer
won four awards from the
Wi s cons i n News paper
Associations convention
last week, including two
first-place honors, for cov-
erage of business and local
education.
The Observer also took
second in the highly com-
petitive feature category and
both second and third place
in sports news.
Unified Newspaper Group
staff collaborated on its busi-
ness coverage, with Bill Liv-
ick and former employees
Seth Jovaag and Derek Spell-
man (both of whom continue
to contribute for our publica-
tions) sending in four stories
that tackled unusual subjects.
Those included a piece on the
local hockey arenas rise from
financial trouble, a local busi-
ness couples effort to restore
historic downtown buildings
and profiles
of two quirky
businesses
one building
r obot s and
the other spe-
cializing in
uncommon
fruits.
J ova a g s
coverage of
local educa-
tion included
an enterpris-
ing story
on the Ore-
gon School
Di s t r i c t s
attempts to
bring tech-
nology to every student as
well as delicate news sub-
jects, on a school board elec-
tion and complaints about
discrepancies in teachers
summer school pay. Jovaag
also took second place for his
coverage of education in the
Verona Press. He dominated
this category during his seven
years with UNG, winning six
awards overall, including four
for first place.
Assistant sports editor
Anthony Iozzo took second
place for his enterprising story
on concussions in youth foot-
ball, and community reporter
Victoria Vlisides took sec-
ond for an offbeat feature on
Valentines Day cards based
on a local historical society
display. She also had taken
second place
in that catego-
ry two years
ago. Sports
editor Jeremy
Jones t ook
third with his
story on the
cross country
teams run to
the sectional
title.
The WNA
r ecogni zes
wi nner s i n
si x cat ego-
ries daily
and weekly
newspapers
of three sizes
each. The Observer is in the
middle category of week-
lies, with circulations of
2,000-3,500.
The Observer is one of four
Unified Newspaper Group
news publications (with a
fifth debuting
next week),
and our staff,
whi ch col -
laborates on
all publica-
tions, totaled
13 awar ds
t hi s ye a r ,
including five
f i r s t - pl a c e
awards. The
other first-
place awards
included all-
around pho-
t o g r a p h y ,
headlines and
a special sec-
tion.
The Observer also won
f i ve awar ds l ast year ,
including in page design,
photography, local govern-
ment coverage and sports
news and for Your Family
magazine.
Awards
First place
Business coverage: Bill Livick, Derek Spellman, Seth
Jovaag
Local education: Seth Jovaag
Second place
Sports news: Safety in Numbers, Anthony Iozzo
Feature: Whats behind that Valentine, Victoria Vlisides
Third place
Sports news: State bonds, Jeremy Jones
Jovaag
Vlisides
Jones Iozzo
Spellman Livick
Digital Learning Day links Rome Corners, OMS students
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Middle school and ele-
mentary age students are
known for their ability to
hang out with their friends.
Last week, though the
use of Google Hangout,
students at Oregon Middle
School and Rome Corners
Intermediate School spent a
class period hanging out
and learning a bit more about
each other as they communi-
cated face-to-face using the
popular internet technology.
District library media
specialist Heather Newton
who works in both build-
ings set up the experience,
which was part of Digital
Learning Day, a nationwide
program sponsored by the
Alliance for Excellent Edu-
cation. About a dozen RCI
students met in their library
to videoconference with a
group of Oregon Middle
School students, whom they
asked a variety of questions
everything from what
lunch is like in middle school
to how much homework sev-
enth-graders have to do.
The idea was to use tech-
nology to try something new,
and I was thinking how to
connect the two buildings,
Newton said. Its important,
especially for sixth-graders
going to seventh grade,
because theres always anxi-
ety its a big transition for
some of them.
Some kids are going,
Oh, I dont know about
middle school. This is a
great way for kids to develop
some questions they can ask,
and the seventh-graders were
very willing to help out,
she added. Maybe thats a
familiar face they will know
next year,or on the school
tour in the spring.
Newton said from the
lesson, several students got
ideas on how they can use
Google Hangout to connect
with classmates, friends
and family.
The kids came up with
some really good uses for
future use for education or
socially, she said.
Photos by Scott De Laruelle
Above, from left: Oregon Middle School sixth-graders Sam Crigger, Reese Hoven
and Justin Raisbeck talk with Teagan Holland via a video chat.
Left, seventh-grader Amy Weis (on the iPad screen) talks with sixth-graders
Riley Demarais and Izzy Telfer as part of Digital Learning Day Feb. 5.
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World Thinking Day
Twelve area Girl Scout troops, including Stoughton and Oregon, got a chance to learn about and try
food from different countries around the world on Saturday afternoon.
Around 100 girls did presentations on countries like Chile, China, Australia and France, and served up
some authentic dishes to go along with the experience. The event was called World Thinking Day
and took place at the Community Building on North Street.
Above, Troop
2485 Cadettes
Emma Wolangk,
Charlotte
Halverson and
Alejandra Boone-
Hermanson
(in back leader
Autumn Koehler)
talk about France.
Girl Scout Troop
2293 made
brigadeiros, a
popular type of
truffle dessert,
in the country
they reported on,
Brazil.
Sophia Wanta
from Troop 2293
waits to talk
about Brazil at
right.
McKenna Towle talks about India.
Photos by Victoria Vlisides
Juniors from Oregon/Brooklyn listen to another
Troop talk about their country.
Above is fairy bread made by Troop 3662, team Australia. Above right, Julia Lee and Holly Brikowski
serving Fijian Cassava Bread.
Bomb threat joke prompts
letter to parents
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
When it comes to talk of
a bomb threat at a school,
even an intended joke from
an elementary school student
is taken very seriously these
days.
After a student at Rome
Corners Intermediate School
(RCI) made a bomb threat
remark last Friday, district
superintendent Brian Busler
wrote a letter to district
parents informing them of
the incident and asking them
to talk with their children
about its serious nature. The
school houses the districts
fifth- and sixth-grade stu-
dents.
In the letter, Busler said
after immediate investi-
gation, it was discovered
the students comment was
made as a joke to an adult,
but several other RCI stu-
dents subsequently contacted
their parents about the situa-
tion, prompting the letter.
There is no safety con-
cern at Rome Corners Inter-
mediate School, he wrote.
You can be assured that we
will continue to work dili-
gently to maintain a safe and
secure school environment.
Using the incident as an
example, Busler asked par-
ents to have a developmen-
tally appropriate conversa-
tion with their children
about the serious nature of
making a bomb threat joke
at school.
Donation
Earlier this month,
the Oregon Brooklyn
Food Pantry accepted
a check donation from
the Oregon Education
Association (OEA) this
month as local teach-
ers recognize the tough
times that some in our
community are facing.
OEA members who
participated in the fun-
draising effort includ-
ed Jon Fishwild, Kay
Bliefernicht, Kelly Kor-
naus, Dave Ebert and
Meghan McCarthy.
Photo submitted
JJ Watt gives back
Oregon Middle School was recently awarded $2,550 for athletic equip-
ment from the JJ Watt Foundation.
For more information on the foundation, visit jjwfoundation.org.
Community briefs
SPORTS
Jeremy Jones, sports editor
845-9559 x226 ungsportseditor@wcinet.com

Thursday, March 6, 2014
Anthony Iozzo, assistant sports editor
845-9559 x237 sportsreporter@wcinet.com
Fax: 845-9550
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Wrestling
Photo by Anthony Iozzo
Senior Andrew Nyenhuis goes for a pin against Noah Martinez (Kettle Moraine) in the preliminaries Thursday, Feb. 27, in the WIAA Division 1 state wrestling meet at the
Kohl Center in Madison. Nyenhuis won by a pin in 1 minute, 34 seconds and ended up finishing sixth overall at state.
Nyenhuis earns a sixth
place at the Kohl Center
ANTHONY IOZZO
Senior Andrew Nyenhuis came
into the WIAA Division 1 state indi-
vidual wrestling tournament ranked
No. 11 and left as the sixth-best at
195 pounds.
He lost both of his matches Satur-
day at the Kohl Center in Madison,
but Nyenhuis two wins on Thurs-
day guaranteed a place match and at
least a sixth-place finish, as he fin-
ished the season 37-12.
Nyenhuis injured his knee and
ankle in the consolation semifi-
nals and lost in a 10-0 major deci-
sion to senior Connor Johnson
(Rhinelander). That injury didnt
allow Nyenhuis to stand properly,
taking away a key dimension in his
wrestling technique, head coach
Ned Lease said. He fell 8-0 to senior
Tom Mitchell (South Milwaukee) in
the fifth-place match to finish sixth.
Despi t e not cont i nui ng t he
momentum from Thursday, Nyen-
huis said that to finish his career on
the podium still means a lot.
It proves that all the hard work
was worth it, he said. All the work
that I put in and all the stuff that I
Making the state podium
Senior for-
ward Andrew
McCauley hit
a go-ahead
field goal
late in last
Fridays WIAA
Division 2
regional
semifinal at
Mount Horeb.
Oregon was
unable to pull
out the win,
however, as
the Vikings
hit a game-
winning
3-pointer at
the buzzer.
File photo by
Anthony Iozzo
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Girls basketball
Last-second shot holds off upset bid
ANTHONY IOZZO
Only seconds remained and the
Oregon High School boys basket-
ball team was primed for an upset
of No. 1 Mount Horeb (22-0 over-
all) last Friday in a WIAA Division
2 regional semifinal.
The Panthers (12-12) had a two-
point lead, and the plan was to
push whoever got the ball to the
side and force a tough shot at the
buzzer. Senior guard Jon Conduah,
who Oregon head coach said is
the best defender in both the Bad-
ger South and North Conferences,
forced Mount Horeb junior guard
Drew Frederickson to the side, and
senior guard Shaw Storey came
over to help.
Frederickson nearly lost the ball
out of bounds, but he recovered
and was able to launch up and
make the game-winning 3-pointer
in a heartbreaking 42-41 loss at
Mount Horeb.
(Frederickson) made a play,
and it is a play he didnt just throw
up there. He got himself gath-
ered and was able to rise up good
enough and knock the shot down,
head coach Jon Nedelcoff said in a
phone interview. You have to give
him credit, because it takes a play-
er to make a play like that. We did
everything possible in the sense of
defending it. You put them in a
situation you think they will have
the least amount of success, and
they still came out with it.
The loss snapped a five-game
winning streak that began after
a heartbreaking 3-point loss to
Mount Horeb in the regular season
on Feb. 7.
Since a loss at Dubuque Hemp-
stead (Iowa) on Feb. 1, Nedelcoff
said he saw a change in the Pan-
thers approach, which contribut-
ed to the strong finish to the sea-
son. He said that the loss against
Dubuque was the worst quarter-
and-a-half he witnessed in the four
years he has coached at Oregon.
But Oregon turned it around with
communication and leadership.
The two biggest things is that
they began to talk to each other
and lead each other on the court
and demand a little bit more not
just of themselves but of their
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Win in
finale brings
momentum
to regionals
ANTHONY IOZZO
The Oregon High School
girls basketball team need-
ed a win to bring back some
momentum before Fridays
WIAA Division 2 regional
semifinal at Stoughton.
The Panthers lost three
in a row, including two
Badger South Conference
games, goi ng i nt o l ast
Thursdays regular season
finale at Baraboo, but they
stepped up to pull out a
54-50 win.
I was impressed with
how the kids came out and
played at Baraboo, head
coach Corey Sielaff said
in a phone interview. To
be able to shake off those
t hree l osses t he gi rl s
came out and played a real-
ly solid game. You always
want to be riding a wave
into the playoffs and not
crawling backwards into
the playoffs. It was good to
get the positive momentum
back.
Oregon (15-7 overall, 8-4
Badger South) jumped out
to a nine-point lead at half-
time and was able to hold
on after Baraboo outscored
the Panthers 21-12 in the
fourth.
Senior forward Maddy
Gits led Oregon with 24
points, while junior for-
ward Riley Rosemeyer add-
ed nine. Freshman guard
Emily Kieck led Baraboo
If you go
What: WIAA Division
2 regional semifinal:
No. 3 Oregon vs. No. 2
Stoughton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Stoughton High
School
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do in the summer and the offseason, it just
makes it all worth it and makes me have a
big smile.
The tournament began much better for
Nyenhuis. With the score tied in the third
period of the quarterfinals, Nyenhuis was
able to work junior Tyler Watson (Cedar-
burg) for a near fall. That led to a 4-2 deci-
sion and a trip to the semifinals Friday. He
fell down by a point in the second period, but
he picked up an escape to knot up the match.
Earlier, in his first match, Nyenhuis pinned
junior Noah Martinez (Kettle Moraine) in 1
minute, 34 seconds.
The semifinals were a little different, as
Nyenhuis opponent, senior Noah Risch
(Holmen), slowed up for the match and took
Nyenhuis out of his comfort zone. It led to a
6-2 loss.
That is life. You win some and you lose
some, he said. It is not always about if
you win them all. If you lose, you get back
up and go to the next one. It is not how hard
you hit. It is how hard you get hit and keep
going.
Despite the ups and downs, Nyenhuis
battled through the motivation swings from
Thursday through Saturday. And that is
something to be proud of, he said.
Now with his high school career over,
Nyenhuis had a little time to reflect about
coming through the Oregon High School
wrestling program, which Lease added was
a great four years.
Nyenhuis had one of the best attitudes
coming in, and you can feel it on him when
we were warming up, Lease said. He felt
really strong. His mind was all right, and he
got pumped up. I am really proud of him.
He did a great job the whole tournament. He
listened really well. He didnt get caught up
in the moment. He just went out there and
did what he is trained to do, what he prac-
tices for.
Despite not knowing if he will wrestle in
college, the notion of coming back to Ore-
gon and helping out and continuing to wres-
tle competitively is definitely on Nyenhuis
mind.
He said he cannot see himself away from
wrestling for too long.
It means the world to me. It is a great
program, and I love the coaches, Nyenhuis
said. It has been so much fun throughout all
my four years, and I am definitely going to
miss it next year. I am going to have to come
back and watch some matches.
The finish at state was the highest for Ore-
gon since Eric Walsh finished fifth at 170
pounds in 2012.
Senior Jordan Reisinger (Tomah) took
first, while Risch was second. Senior Nick
Osowski finished third overall with a 6-0
decision over Johnson in the third-place
match.
t eammat es, Nedel coff
said. Young people today
fear that if you want to
l ead, you ki nd of l ose
friendship, but that is when
you actually gain friend-
ship, when you see people
demand a little bit of their
peers.
Showing that resiliency
is one of the best things
sports or athletics can teach
a young person that they
can use in the future.
And that is something
seni or forward Andrew
McCauley, senior guard
Isaac Jacobs, senior guard
Pi erce Pet erson, seni or
guar d Lance Pet er son,
senior guard Bryce Mur-
phy, senior forward Zach
Curtis, Conduah and Storey
helped the younger guys to
do on-and-off the court.
Nedel cof f s ai d t hat
despite having different
personalities, the seniors
were able to get along fair-
ly well and were able to
come together as a team in
the final stretch.
You get to understand
each other even more in
pressure situations, and that
is when you find the true
leadership of when it is an
individual or a group, he
said. This group got bet-
ter at leading themselves
and talking to each other.
Sometimes, they were too
quiet of a group, and they
became more demanding
about themselves and com-
municated with what need-
ed to be done on a posses-
sion or on a game-to-game
basis. It was noticeable not
just with the results but
how they played.
And it nearly led to an
upset of the undefeated
Vikings. Oregon actually
grabbed a four-point lead
early in the fourth, before
Mount Horeb went on a 6-0
run to reclaim the lead.
The rest of the game was
back-and-forth, but it was
McCauley who made a big
call in the fourth quarter
with the Panthers down
one. In a timeout, McCau-
ley suggested to switch
si des on a bal l - scr een
play the team usually ran
with McCauley, Conduah
and junior center Markus
Tobias.
The swi t ch conf used
Mount Hor eb and l ef t
Mc Ca u l e y o p e n . He
knocked down the 2-point-
er, and Storey later added a
free throw to put Oregon up
two with seconds remain-
ing.
There is nothing to be
down about, because they
actually played their A
game, Nedel coff sai d.
They did everything right
in that last possession but
a young man made a play,
and it was an NBA-type
play.
In the end, the main thing
that hurt the Panthers was
the free-throw discrepan-
cy. Oregon shot 3-for-11
from the line, while Mount
Hor eb was 13- f or - 19.
But that is something that
Nedelcoff said happens and
wasnt because of a lack of
preparation.
McCauley led the Pan-
thers with 10 points, while
junior guard Peter Kissling
added seven. Junior for-
ward Josh Sromovsky and
Storey each chipped in six
points.
Junior guard Drew Fred-
erickson led Mount Horeb
with 18 points.
Now that the season is
over, Nedelcoff said that
the returners can use the
strong finish to the season
as a reference point to con-
tinue to improve next year.
Oregon will get players
back with significant min-
utes this season, includ-
i ng j uni or guard Mi t ch
Morhoff, sophomore for-
ward Alex Duff, sopho-
mor e f or war d Char l i e
Soule, Kissling and Sro-
movsky.
with 14 points.
Now the No. 3 Panthers pre-
pare for a postseason run, which
begins at 7 p.m. Friday against
No. 2 Stoughton. Sielaff said the
girls are ready.
Stoughton is always a tough
place to play. It is our rival, but
the kids are excited, she said.
They want to go far, and they
know Stoughton is the first test.
This week in practice, we are get-
ting ready and just focusing on
Stoughton.
But it will be the third time
the two teams face off, which
Sielaff said can be a difficult.
Ultimately, she said the game
will come down to who can make
the most adjustments, who can
limit the mistakes and who can
exploit any mistakes the oppo-
nent makes.
She added that the upperclass-
men leadership, especially by
the seniors, will be huge to make
a deep run and have a chance at
making state.
We are going to lean on Mad-
dy and the rest of our seniors to
keep us focused, keep us ener-
gized and understand the goal is
much different now, she said.
It is not to win conference. You
have to win every game, and it
takes a lot of leadership.
The winner of the regional
semifinal will face the winner of
the No. 1 Monona Grove semi-
final. Monona Groves opponent
was not available at the time of
the Observers Tuesday deadline,
but will be either No. 4 Mount
Horeb or No. 5 Monroe.
The regional final is at 7 p.m.
Saturday at the school of the
highest seed.
State: Nyenhuis finishes senior season with a 37-12 record after two wins at state
Continued from page 9
Photos by Anthony Iozzo
Senior Andrew Nyenhuis finished sixth overall in the 195-pound WIAA Division 1 state individual
wrestling tournament match Saturday, March 1, at the Kohl Center in Madison; (right) Assistant coach
Dennis Erik Haakenson, Jr. cheers on Nyenhuis after his preliminary win Thursday.
Regionals: Panthers finish season 12-12 overall
Girls BB: Oregon plays at Stoughton to open regionals Friday
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In Oregon, superinten-
dent Brian Busler said the
Oregon School District has
spent the last four years pre-
paring for the standards, and
he cant see a good reason to
change them now.
This would be a signifi-
cant step backwards to start
over the whole standards,
Busler told the Oregon
Observer. For a local state to
swim upstream against what
the vast majority of states and
departments of public instruc-
tion are doing just doesnt
seem to be a good use of
resources.
Reversing Core
The Common Core stan-
dards, originally created by a
national group of governors
and education commission-
ers and adopted by Wisconsin
in 2010, attempt to improve
college and career readiness
among students in the U.S.
in English language arts and
math.
The state Department of
Public Instruction originally
had planned to implement
new assessments to measure
students based on the stan-
dards in the 2014-15 school
year. The 2013-15 biennial
budget had already prevented
the department and districts
from further implementing
the standards until a set of
qualifications, including pub-
lic hearings on the standards
and a legislative fiscal bureau
review, were met.
The new legislation, intro-
duced by state Sens. Leah
Vukmir (R-Wauwatosa),
Paul Farrow (R-Pewaukee),
Mary Lazich (R-New Ber-
lin), Joseph Leibham (R-She-
boygan), Glenn Grothman
(R-West Bend) and Tom Tif-
fany (R-Hazelhurst), would
instead create a board with
members appointed by Gov.
Scott Walker, legislative lead-
ers and state superintendent
Tony Evers, who has come
out strongly against the bill.
Beyond the politics of the
Common Core, the long-term
ramifications of this proposal
on our education system and
the reputation of Wisconsin
schools nationally are vast,
Evers said in a press release.
Regardless of anyones
political affiliation, these leg-
islative proposals are bad for
Wisconsin.
The commission would
consist of the state superin-
tendent and four of his or her
appointees, along with six
appointees from the gover-
nor, one each from the minor-
ity and majority leaders in
the senate, the speaker of the
assembly and the assembly
minority leader.
The Model Academic
Standards Board, as it would
be called, would have to
come up with standards for
English, reading, language
arts and mathematics within
one year of the bills approval
and science and social studies
within three years.
Busler and OSD director of
instruction Anita Koehler said
the single year wouldnt be
enough time to change much
from the Common Core stan-
dards anyway, given how
much research and thought
needs to go into developing
standards from a blank slate.
The depth of knowledge
in these subject areas that it
would taketo create these
kinds of standards is enor-
mous, Koehler said. As
educators take a look at the
process theyre talking about
its difficult for us to see what
people just in Wisconsin will
be part of this that will have
the depth of knowledge that
its going to take.
Some of the best educa-
tional minds in our country
developed those standards
so that local public schools
could develop their curricu-
lum and how theyre going
to meet those key standards,
Busler added.
Local control
Koehler also pointed out
that though some may think
the standards control the dis-
tricts curriculum, the dis-
trict still is in charge of how
to teach to and help students
meet those standards.
At the local level, we still
make those choices as to what
degree and how were going
to align to those standards,
she said.
If new standards were insti-
tuted, Koehler said the district
would have to look at how
they compared to what the
district has prepared for over
the last four years in Com-
mon Core, and possibly make
adjustments based on that.
The bill was originally
scheduled to go to the Com-
mittee on Education in late
February, but was pulled at
the last minute.
A public hearing was
rescheduled for Thursday,
March 6, at 10 a.m.
Core: Standards proposed
Model
Academic
Standards
Board
State superintendent
Appointed by state
superintendent
High school principal
School board member
Parent of public school
student
Professor
Appointed by governor
Public school teacher
Private school teacher
School district superin-
tendent
Elementary school
principal
Parent of private
school student
One other appointee
Speaker of the Assembly
appointee
Assembly minority
leader appointee
Senate minority leader
appointee
Senate majority leader
appointee
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a parental choice program
Common
Core
The state of Wisconsin
Department of Public
Instruction adopted the
Common Core educational
standards in 2010 after
the National Governors
Association and Council
of Chief State School
Officers developed the
standards at a national
level. The standards
outline math and English
language arts benchmarks
students must meet at
each grade level.
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and respect for teachers
were the main points of
contention during the two-
hour event at the Bank of
Cross Plains Oregon,
moderated by the League
of Women Voters.
Around 30 people were
in attendance for what was
more of an informational
meeting than a debate.
Incumbent s Court ney
Odorico, Lee Christensen
and Wayne Mixdorf face
challenges from Charles
Uphoff, Barbara Feeney
and Gwen Maitzen, respec-
tively. Last month, Mix-
dorf and Maitzen garnered
nearly identical vote totals
as they finished in the top
two spots of a rare primary
election to move on to the
general election, with Jus-
tin Zander third.
Personalized learning
and diverse opportunities
for students were common
comments as positives in
the district, while several
candidates disagreed on the
recent Just Cause contro-
versy from the employee
handbook that deals with
disciplining and terminat-
ing staff. The three incum-
bents said they were com-
fortable with the move,
while the three challengers
said they would revisit the
matter if elected.
Another look needed?
Uphoff, who served on
the board form 1993-02,
said he was prompted to
run again because of a
disconnect between the
board and staff. He singled
out Just Cause language,
which he found a little bit
disturbing.
There was a reference
to grounds for termina-
tion, including anything
thats not wholly frivolous
or inconsequential, and
I thought, How can you
set the bar any lower? he
said. What kind of mes-
sage does t hat send t o
staff? It really puts the bur-
den on employees to dem-
onstrate Just Cause was
not followed, instead of the
other way around. Where
you have ambiguity, that
invited problems.
Uphoff said the incident
is one example of the prob-
lem of how the board and
what the board communi-
cates with staff.
The things in most in
need of repair in the district
arent the buildings, he
said. Respect doesnt cost
a dime. My goal is to have
teachers and students to
the point where they cant
wait to get to school in the
morning.
Odorico said she would
not revisit Just Cause, and
said the teachers in the dis-
trict feel really supported
right now, based on her
conversations with them.
We need to continue to
look forward, let teachers
know we respect them,
she said. My experience
is we have very good rela-
tionship between teachers
and administrators.
Feeney s ai d s he i s
increasingly concerned of
the direction of the district
when it comes to the rela-
tionship between the board
and teachers.
Re l a t i o n s h i p s a r e
strained, she said. Com-
munications have not been
what they should or could
be, and some decisions of
the board reflect that they
are operating in a bubble.
Feeney said shes con-
cerned that the language
in the employee handbook
might discourage teachers
from staying in the district
if there are other opportu-
nities.
What are other districts
doing on this issue? she
asked. Are we putting
ourselves at a disadvantage
in being able to hire the
best teachers?
Christensen disagreed
that repairs to the relation-
ship between the board and
teachers are needed, cit-
ing a pretty statistically
sound survey that recently
placed the boards approv-
al rating as 85 percent on
its communication with
district stakeholders.
I think the norm for a
school district is some-
where around a 40 percent
approval rating, he said.
While we can always get
better at communication,
I feel were fairly strong
at it, and well continue to
look for ways to improve
that.
Noting that the hand-
book was approved by a
6-1 vote, Christensen said
whi l e t he document i s
always fluid, he would
not want to revisit the mat-
ter.
Maitzen, a former dis-
trict art teacher, said shes
concerned how teachers are
treated and respected.
They are the keystone
t o educat i on, Mai t zen
said. Without excellent
staff, we will have trouble
fulfilling those needs for
the students.
She said the board needs
to re-evaluate the Just
Cause language.
The burden of proof
should fall on administra-
tors, Maitzen said. Talk
to teachers a lot of
teachers are not happy.
Mixdorf said the board
spent a lot of time and
effort writing the hand-
books language similar to
that of the recent collective
bargaining agreement, and
he did not want to take it
up again.
We need to move for-
ward, he said.
Forum: Communications with teachers a concern for some
Photos by Scott De Laruelle
Oregon School Board candidate Charles Uphoff, far right, speaks during Monday nights candidate forum at the Bank of Cross Plains
Oregon. Other candidates, from right to left, are Courtney Odorico, Wayne Mixdorf, Gwen Maitzen, Barbara Feeney and Lee Christensen.
The forum was hosted by the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce. Uphoff and Odorico will face off on April 1 in Area II, Mixdorf and
Maitzen will vie for a seat in Area IV and Feeney and Christensen will square off to represent Area III.
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Oregon history is pro-
vided by the Oregon Area
Historical Society at 159
W. Lincoln St.
The societys hours are
Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
the first Saturday of month:
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Septem-
ber - May) and Saturdays
in June, July and August.
Compiled by Jerry Neath.
100 years ago (1914)
The Portland Hotel (located
in the present day area of the
Torhorst & Associates building
and Madsen Park) changed
ownership as of the first of the
year. The new owner, Julius
Lewer, will be moving his fam-
ily from Brooklyn to Oregon.
He was described as taking
to his new occupation like
a duck does to water. The
former owners, Mr. and Mrs.
John Walters, moved into Miss
Frances Mains house and will
continue to make Oregon their
home.
Ira Johnson sold his
confectionery shop to O. P.
Keebaugh of Poynette. The
new proprietor took posses-
sion of the business as of
the first of the year and will
soon make Oregon his home.
Keebaugh will be assisted in
the store by his niece, Mrs.
Charles Colby. Ira Johnson
has not decided on his future
plans.
Tomlin Brothers & Co.,
proprietors of the Evansville
Electric Light Plant, were can-
vassing the village for the pur-
pose of obtaining an estimate
of the number of home owners
and businesses that would be
interested in electric light ser-
vice. Should there be enough
interest they would apply for
a franchise from the Village
Board to establish electric ser-
vice here. It was noted that
Oregon was one of the few
villages of its size in the state
not to have electric lights.
The Peoples Methodist
Church joined congregations
in other communities par-
ticipating in a go to church
Sunday program. The plan
of the program was to get as
many people as possible to
attend church services during
a particular period of time. It
was reported that they had
gotten 708 people to attend
services during the month of
January.
Fincher Bros. reported
having received a car load of
horses which they were offer-
ing for sale. The horses were
described as a choice lot,
suitable for general purposes.
50 years ago (1964)
Polio vaccine clinics were
held on three Sundays six
weeks apart starting in January
and held at the high school
gymnasium. All adults and
children (over the age of two
months) were urged to receive
the three part immunization.
Local doctors were administer-
ing it, assisted by pharmacists
and registered nurses as well
as many volunteers from the
community. Mrs. Lee Henry
and Mrs. Perry Outhouse were
scheduling and organizing the
volunteers. More than 4,700
people were immunized on the
first Sabin on Sunday clinic.
The immunization was free,
however, for those who could
afford it, a 25 cent donation
was suggested.
The Pleasant View Nursing
Home at 173 North Main Street
was sold by Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Netreta to Lillian
Pratz who changed its name to
Faith Nursing Home.
Atty. Jack McManus, pres-
ident of Blackhawk Aviation,
Inc., announced that the airport
will be moved and expand-
ed and renamed Hoonch-
Na-Shee-Kaw. The Native
American name was given to
him as a result of his being
adopted into the Winnnebago
Indian Nation. The name
means Big Bear Who Stands
Alone or Standing Bear.
Laurel J. Reynolds is
OHSs 1964 Betty Crocker
Homemaker of Tomorrow. She
will now be entered into the
state competition.
The Pure Oil Company
announced its decision to
close their station in Oregon
as well as their distributorship.
Questionnaires were sent
out to 117 local businesses
and professionals concern-
ing organizing a Chamber of
Commerce for Oregon.
Earl Frye announced that
he had joined Lucey Realty
and will operate Luceys office
in Oregon.
The local boy scout troop
participated in the Annual
Klondike Derby Competition
held at Deerfield. Those par-
ticipating were Dave Kapusta,
Gordon Johnston, Gary Henry,
David Martinson, Ronald
Ringhand, Glen Thorne, Barry
Zuercher, James Swinehart,
Gary Martinson, Richard Rygh,
John Hoel, Keith Knudsen,
Robert Conner, Dennis Erfurth,
and Curt Ibach along with
Scoutmaster Harry Thorne,
Assistant Scoutmaster, Robert
Santos, and Committeemen
Lee Henry and Richard Ibach.
25 years ago (1989)
The Chamber of
Commerce celebrated their
25th. Anniversary at Tuckers
Inn Supper Club (located near
the present day Bank of Cross
Plains). The program com-
mittee of Pauline McMannes,
Sonnie Brooks, and Jo Dosch
did a great job of whipping
up a program which had the
first Chamber president, Al
Gasner, emerging from the top
of a huge mock birthday cake.
Twelve of the past Chamber
presidents were present; a few
having served as president for
two terms.
Pauline McMannes was
named winner of the Small
Businessperson of the Year
Award.
In addition to assisting her
husband in the operation of
Chucks Shell Station, she
had been a tireless volunteer
for community organizations
and events. Roger Price, busi-
ness manager for the Oregon
School District took over as
president of the Chamber from
the retiring president, Dr. Steve
Kellogg.
Following the meeting the
Oregon Chamber Booster
Band along with the singing of
Buzz Hanson provided music
for dancing.
OHS hosted the Second
Annual Oregon Midwest Choral
Festival. Six-hundred and fifty
students from 16 schools
participated in the event. Dr.
Robert Fountain, the director
of choral activities at the U.W.
Madison, was the featured
conductor. A choral rendition
of Invictus was composed by
Carl J. Nygaard for OHS choral
music director, Tom Mielke,
the Oregon Festival, and all
the students caring enough
to help fight childhood can-
cer. All the proceeds from the
concessions were donated to
the Midwest Athletes Against
Childhood Cancer Fund.
Earl Wheeler was honored
for his 61 year career in bank-
ing. He began his career at a
Madison bank in 1941 before
moving to Oregon where he
served for 33 years as cashier
at the Bank of Oregon/Valley
Bank of Oregon as well as
serving as a member on the
Board of Directors for 38
years. Village President, Bill
Kortte and Oregon police offi-
cer, Gerard Pehler presented
Earl with a certificate of appre-
ciation in recognition for his
services to the bank and com-
munity.
The First Presbyterian
Church located on North Main
St., moved into their new edu-
cation and office addition.
Matthew Seeliger
won $131 in a free throw
competition at the Harlem
Globetrotters halftime activi-
ties at their exhibition game in
the Dane Co. Coliseum.
Oregons cross country
coach, Doug Debroux , was
honored as the Wisconsin
Coaches Association, Coach of
the Year; an award voted on by
all the cross country coaches
in the state.
The Town of Rutland
Board and area residents
consider issues relating to a
proposed 13-million-dollar
greyhound dog racing track
to be developed at the former
Impact Speedway (present day
International Speedway Track)
by a group of Milwaukee area
investors.
The Cub Scout Pack 250
held their annual Pinewood
Derby. The Bear Pack win-
ners were Vincent Okada
(lst.), Kyle Speth (2nd.), and
Jason Vultaggio 3rd.). The
Wolf Pack winners were Tom
Gomach (1st.), Jason Olson
(2nd.), and David Schlapper
(3rd.). The Webelo Pack win-
ners were Jeremy Guenther
(lst.), Brian Berkan (2nd.), and
Curtis Rueden (3rd.). The win-
ners among the adult lead-
ers who raced in a class of
their own were Dick Dalbey,
Tom Gomach, and Doug
Peterson. Eric Aschenbrenner
received the trophy for Best of
Show. The Cub Scout Master
was Gary Osmond and the
Assistant Cub Scout Master,
John Schwartburg.
10 years ago (2004)
The former D.J.s
Steakhouse is demolished to
make room for the new Oregon
branch of the Independent
Bank of Verona (the present
day Oregon branch of the State
Bank of Cross Plains).
The Oregon seventh grade
Tri-County Basketball team fin-
ished in second place at the
Nationals played in Madison at
MATC in December. Members
of the team were Chelsea
Kieffer, Sarah Doty, Caitlin
Walker, Whitney Lane, Rebeka
Krenz, Mikayla Berka, Brooke
Vanderwegen, Veronica
Sommers, Shana Johnson,
Breana Reifert, Deb Johnson,
MacKenzie Dauber and Kaylea
Dolinski. Their coaches were
John and Teresa Dolinski.
Representatives of six area
fire departments honor Dick
Andersen at his funeral. Dick
had served the Oregon Fire
Department for 36 years and
had been fire chief for the last
10 years.
Following approval of a
facade grant from the Village,
Jeff Groenier and Mark
Mortensen of GroMor start
the construction of their new
building located at 106 and
110 North Main Street.
Lyman Anderson
announced that he will not
seek another term on the Dane
County Board of Supervisors
after his current term expires
in April. Lyman started his 43
years of public service in 1961
as a member of the Town of
Oregon Board.
Mark Below, Oregons
Public Works Director, was
honored by Village employees,
family, and friends for his 30
years of service to the Village.
June Schuett, Oregon
Middle School librarian for the
past 25 years, announces her
retirement.
Oregon Community Bank
and Trust awarded gold dol-
lar coins to the winners of
their Holiday Coloring Contest.
The first place winners of
$25.00 each, in their respec-
tive age categories, were Leslie
Langley, Sydney Hagen, and
William Paltz. The second
place winners of $10.00 each
were Piper Poe, Abby Meier,
and Zachary Klementz. The
third place winners of $5.00
each were Kelsey McCann,
Courtney Frederick, and
Mitchell Condon.
OHS Wrestlers win the
Racine Case Invitational with
eight of the team advancing
to the finals. Alan Hady, Brian
Zimmerman, Kyle Flanagan,
Steve Nelson Donnie Beers,
Brody Wachter won champi-
onships in their class. Two
freshmen Chet Goplin and
Adam White also qualified for
the finals.
January
Oregon History
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OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE
IN START TIME
DATE: MONDAY,
MARCH 10, 2014
TIME: 5:00 PM
PLACE: ROME CORNERS
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Order of Business
Call to Order
Roll Call
Proof of Notice of Meeting and Ap-
proval of Agenda
AGENDA
5:00 1. SITE VISIT WITH RCI Dia-
logue with RCI Staff
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
*6:30 NOTE: Items under the Consent
Calendar are considered routine and will be
enacted under one motion. There will be no
separate discussion of these items prior to
the time the Board votes unless a Board
Member requests an item be removed from
the calendar for separate action.
1. Minutes of February 10, 2014
Meeting
2. Minutes of February 24, 2014
Meeting
3. Minutes of Closed Session Meet-
ing of February 17, 2014
4. Minutes of Closed Session Meet-
ing of February 27, 2014
5. Approval of Payments
6. Staff Resignations/Retirements,
if any
7. Staff Assignments, if any
8. Field Trip Requests, if any
9. Acceptance of Donations
10. Open Enrollment Exception Ap-
plications, if any
B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC
6:35 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04
has established an opportunity for the
public to address the Board. In the event
community members wish to address the
Board, 15 minutes will be provided; other-
wise the agenda will proceed as posted.
C. ACTION ITEMS
6:50 1. From Policy:
a. Grow Academy Proposal
7:00 2. Moving the board tables
down to the foor at RCI
D. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Student
Achievement no items
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Other Top-
ics no items
F. INFORMATION ITEMS
7:10 1. Marketing and Search Engine
Optimization Jon Tanner
2. OEA President
G. CLOSING
7:30 1. Future Agenda
2. Check Out
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:40 1. 325 Course Options Policy
8:15 2. Personnel Matter
Consideration of Adjourning to
Closed Session on item H.1 & H.2 as Pro-
vided Under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)
(c), (e) &(f)
I. ADJOURNMENT
*Please Note: Time slots are ap-
proximate
Published: March 6, 2014
Photo by Clarice Dewey
Summoning spring sounds
Musician Steve Doiel gave a concert last month at the Oregon Area Senior Center. Many seniors gathered and enjoyed the concert.
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DOUG'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
"Honey Do List"
No job too small
608-845-8110
HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Spring-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
Interior/Exterior
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377
TOMAS PAINTING
Professional, Interior,
Exterior, Repairs.
Free Estimates. Insured.
608-873-6160
NIELSEN'S
Home Improvements
Repairs, LLC
Kitchens/Bathrooms
Wood & Tile Flooring
Decks/Clean Eaves
*Free Estimates* Insured*
*Senior Discounts*
Home 608-873-8716
Cell 608-576-7126
e-mail zipnputts@sbcglobal.net

554 LANDSCAPING, LAWN,
TREE & GARDEN WORK
SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES
Property Maintenance
Snow Removal
608-219-1214
560 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APPLIANCE REPAIR
We fix it no matter where
you bought it from!
800-624-0719 (wcan)
MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer
Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email,
Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connec-
tions - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US
based technicians. $25 off service. Call
for immediate help. 888-885-7944 (wcan)
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and
Reliable Handyman Services. Call Ser-
viceLive and get referred to a pro today.
Call 800-604-2193 (wcan)
ONE CALL Does it All!
Fast and Reliable Plumbing Repairs.
Call ServiceLive and get referred to a
pro today 800-981-0336 (wcan)
RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering
winter discounts on all painting, drywall
and carpentry. Recover urges you to join
in the fight against cancer, as a portion of
every job is donated to cancer research.
Free estimates, fully insured, over 20
years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
STOUGHTON AREA Tutoring for: Dys-
lexia, reading and writing by Marla Jans-
sen, M.A.Ed. See website: marlahjans-
sen.wix.com/strategiesforsuccess or call
608-358-6131
CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or
835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.
576 SPECIAL SERVICES
BANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON and sur-
rounding area. Merry Law Offices. 608-
205-0621. No charge for initial consulta-
tion. "We are a debt relief agency. We
help people file for bankruptcy relief
under the bankruptcy code."
586 TV, VCR &
ELECTRONICS REPAIR
BUNDLE & SAVE! DirecTV, Internet &
Phone from $69.99/mo. Free 3-months
of HBO, Starz, Showtime & Cinemax.
Free Genie 4-room Upgrade. Lock in 2
year savings. Call 800-918-1046 (wcan)
DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/
mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet
starting at $14.95/month (where
available) Save! Ask about same day
installation! Call now -
800-374-3940 (WCAN)
REDUCE YOUR Cable Bill! Get whole-
home Satellite system installed at NO
COST and programming starting at
$19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to
new callers, so call now. 888-544-0273
(wcan)
Monday for The Oregon Observer
unless changed because of holiday work
schedules. Call now to place your ad,
845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
648 FOOD & DRINK
ENJOY 100%GUARANTEED, delivered
to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74%
plus 4 FREE burgers - The Family Value
Combo - ONLY $39.99. ORDER today.
888-676-2750 Use Code 48643XMT or
www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbff79 (wcan)
FARM FRESH BROWN PULLET EGGS.
Delivery possible. $2.25/Doz 608-628-
1143
SHARI'S BERRIES: ORDER mouthwa-
tering gifts! 100% satisfaction guaran-
teed. Fresh-dipped berries from $19.99
+ plus s/h. Save 20% on qualifying gifts
over $29! Call 888-479-6008 or visit
www.berries.com/happy (wcan)
652 GARAGE SALES
STOUGHTON- 400 N Morris St. Skaalen
Friendship Room. Rummage Sale, Tues-
day March 11th, 9am-1pm. 608-873-
5651
666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES
MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated medi-
cal alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For a
limited time, get free equipment, no
activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd
waterproof alert button for free and more.
Only $29.95 per month. 877-863-6622
(WCAN)
SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB Alert for
Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal.
Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Thera-
peutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in.
Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American
made. Installation included. Call 888-
960-4522 for $750. off (wcan)
THEY SAY people dont read those little
ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 845-9559,
873-6671 or 835-6677.
668 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AMP: LINE 6 Spider IV 75 watt guitar
amp. Tons of built in effects, tuner, and
recording options. Like new, rarely used,
less than 2 years old. Asking $250 OBO.
call 608-575-5984
GUITAR: FENDER American made
Standard Stratocaster guitar. Tobacco
burst finish, mint condition. Includes
tremelo bar, straplocks, and custom fit-
ted Fender hard-shell case. Asking $950
OBO. Call 608-575-5984
672 PETS
MUST FIND New Homes 2-Cats 1
female/spayed 1 male/neutered, both
declawed. Free. 608-719-8145
676 PLANTS & FLOWERS
FRUIT TREES As low as $16. Blueberry,
grape, strawberry, asparagus, evergreen
& hardwood plants. Free catalog. Wood-
stock Nursery, N1831 Hwy 95, Neills-
ville, WI 54456 Toll free 888-803-8733
wallace-woodstock.com (wcan)
PROFLOWERS SEND Bouquets for Any
occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just
Because! Take 20% off your order over
$29 or more. Flowers from $19.99 plus
s/h. Go to www.Proflowers.com/ActNow
or call 800-315-9042 (wcan)
688 SPORTING GOODS
& RECREATIONAL
CLAM CABIN Style Portable Ice Shack
in excellent condition. Comfortably seats
two people and assembles in just min-
utes. Plenty of room for a couple of bag
chairs and is tall enough to stand-up
inside. $180 or best offer. 608-873-8106
CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or
835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.
Now hiring for a variety of full & part-time shifts at our
beautiful senior living residence on Madisons west side.
Shift & weekend differentials, paid training & an array of
benefits available.
Resident Caregivers/CNAs
8210 Highview Drive - Madison 608.243.8800
to request an
application:
to download
an application:
allsaintsneighborhood.org
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Customer Service Rep
Carnes Company, a leading manufacturer of
commercial HVAC equipment, is seeking a
dependable and detailed oriented individual
with great work ethics. Position requires
thorough knowledge of general ofce practices
with 1-3 years clerical and administrative
experience. Good oral/written communication
and computer skills, including Windows/Excel
spreadsheets and the ability to multi task
in a fast-paced environment. Employer paid
health, life, and disability insurance premiums
and more.
Send resum and salary history to:
CARNES COMPANY/H.R. Dept.
PO Box 930040
Verona, WI 53593 - 0040
Email: HR@CARNES.com
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Furniture & Sportswear
Sales Position
We are now accepting applications for part-time and
half-time sales positions in our casual furniture and
winter clothing departments. If you enjoy working
with people and have a air for color, design and
fabric please visit our store and apply in person.
Chalet is a fun and friendly place to work and we
have great appreciation for our employees and
customers. All positions are year round jobs with
exible shifts on weekdays or weekends. We offer
a generous base salary along with commissions,
incentives and other great benets.
Apply in person or send a resum to:
Chalet Ski & Patio
5252 Verona Road
Madison, WI 53711
(608) 273-8263
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NOW HIRING CONSTRUCTION
CREW PERSONNEL
VALID DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED
MUST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
FULL TIME WORK and FULL BENEFITS
TOP WAGES for the RIGHT INDIVIDUALS
APPLY TODAY!!
www.workforclearybuildingcorp.com
Cleary Building Corp.
190 Paoli St.
Verona, WI, 53593
608-845-9700
Mon-Fri 8am- 5pm

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POLICE OFFICER
Oregon, Wisconsin
The Oregon Police Department is currently
accepting applications to fll current vacancies and
establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. The
current starting salary is $44,566 a year.
Qualifcations: Must be 20 years of age, valid
Wisconsin drivers license, no felony convictions,
preference given to certifed law enforcement offcers
and 60 college credits from an accredited college.
Apply: By 5:00 p.m., March 21, 2014 to the Oregon
Police Department, 383 Park Street, Oregon WI
53575-1494. 608-835-3111.
Only Oregon Police Department application
forms will be accepted and processed.
Applications will be mailed upon request.
Applications may also be obtained on the Village
website www.vil.oregon.wi.us.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
NOW HIRING!
WELDERS - ASSEMBLERS - PAINTERS
$11/HR. AND UP!
ALL SHIFTS AVAILABLE
1 Dempsey Rd., Madison, WI 53704
608-819-4000
www.qpsemployment.com
QPS Employment Group is currently
hiring for immediate open postings
IN STOUGHTON, WI
Apply online or contact us
for more information.
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Fabricators
Assemblers
Material Handlers
Maintenance Mechanics
Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliance, Inc., the premier
provider of quality appliances is seeking
Assemblers, Fabricators, Material Handlers
and Maintenance Mechanics to join our 2nd
and 3rd shift teams at our Fitchburg facility. We
offer a clean, climate controlled environment.
Sub-Zero/Wolf offers competitive compensation
plus incentive pay and shift differential.
Benefts offered include: medical, dental, and
vision insurance, free life insurance, pension,
401k, holidays, vacation and personal days.
Qualifcation testing may be required. EOE.
Apply online at
www.subzero-wolf.com
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Union Bank & Trust Company is planning to grow its
Trust Department and is looking for the right person to
fulll this unique opportunity! The ideal candidate will
promote, sell, and administer the Trust services of the
bank to customers within our geographical footprint.
This position will oversee Trust Department functions
to ensure administration and processes meet regulatory
requirements. In addition, the likely candidate will be
expected to make referrals to appropriate bank associates
for lending, deposit, retirement planning, and estate
planning services.
The successful candidate will possess a degree or equal
experience and 7-10 years of previous experience with
trust laws, regulations, rights of survivorship, and
nancial institution operation policies and procedures.
Strong analytical, customer service, and oral/written
communication skills are also required.
If you are a team player with the desire to take an active
role in community banking then apply by going to the
following link, http://ubandt.companycareersite.com.
Afrmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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Union Bank & Trust Company in Oregon is currently seeking
a Mortgage Lender. This position will be responsible for
maintaining an existing secondary market portfolio along
with aggressively developing new customer relationships.
Qualifed candidates will possess a BS/BA along with 3-5
years lending experience with an emphasis on secondary
market loans. Proven business development skills are also
a must. If you are a team player with the desire to take an
active role in community banking, then apply by going to
the following link, http://ubandt.companycareersite.com.
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WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's &
Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" now. Ameri-
can Marine & Motorsports Super Center,
Shawno 866-955-2628 www.american-
marina.com (wcan)
690 WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR-
FAST FREE TOWING
24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction
United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION
Providing Free Mammograms
& Breast Cancer Info.
866-343-6603 (wcan)
692 ELECTRONICS
DIRECTV OVER 2 Year Savings Event!
Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month.
Only DirecTV gives you two years of
savings & a Free Genie upgrade. 800-
320-2429 (wcan)
696 WANTED TO BUY
TOP PRICES Any Scrap Metal
Cars/Batteries/Farm Equipment
Free appliance pick up
Property clean out. Honest
Fully insured. U call/We haul.
608-444-5496
WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.
We sell used parts.
Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.
Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59
Edgerton, 608-884-3114.
705 RENTALS
2 BEDROOM Townhouse apartment w/
full basement on Racetrack Rd-Stough-
ton $775/mo includes utilities. No Pets.
Security deposit and references are
required. Available Now for an approved
applicant. Call 608-241-6609
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apart-
ments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1
& 2 Bedroom Units available starting at
$695 per month, includes heat, water,
and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139
Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
STOUGHTON- 2/bedroom small house,
N. Forrest St. Appliances, basement
washer/dryer. Window A/C, deck, off-
street parking. Suitable for 2 people.
$695/MO+ utilities/ security deposit.
608-225-9033 or 608-873-7655
THE Oregon Observer CLASSIFIEDS,
the best place to buy or sell. Call 845-
9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
STOUGHTON AVAILABLE April 1 Con-
venient location, safe neighborhood, 304
King St 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath, approx. 850
sq. ft., very clean and well maintained,
off-street parking and A/C. Laundry
and storage lockers available. No Cats.
Smoke Free Building. $750/mo with dis-
count plus electric heat. 608-293-1599
720 APARTMENTS
OREGON 2-BDRM w/extra room.
Upstairs, off street parking, all utilities
included. No pets. No smoking. 608-
835-5083
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors
55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $695 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300
Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589
730 CONDOS & TOWNHOUSES FOR
RENT
EVANSVILLE TOWNHOUSE 2 Bed-
room, Laundry Hook-up Big yard. 1 1/2
baths. $650 + utilities. 608-628-9569
750 STORAGE SPACES FOR RENT
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE
10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
OREGON/BROOKLYN
Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
DEER POINT STORAGE
Convenient location behind
Stoughton Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON
Monday FOR THE Oregon Observer
FRENCHTOWN
SELF-STORAGE
Only 6 miles South of
Verona on Hwy PB.
Variety of sizes available now.
10x10=$50/month
10x15=$55/month
10x20=$70/month
10x25=$80/month
12x30=$105/month
Call 608-424-6530 or
1-888-878-4244
NORTH PARK STORAGE
10x10 through 10x40, plus
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats.
Come & go as you please.
608-873-5088
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-206-2347
UNION ROAD STORAGE
10x10 - 10x15
10x20 - 12x30
24 / 7 Access
Security Lights & Cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
608-835-0082
1128 Union Road
Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of
Union Road & Lincoln Road
770 RESORT
PROPERTY FOR RENT
FOR RENT: Cottage on Shawano
Lake. Sleeps 12, includes pontoon and
paddleboat. 715-853-1560
www.hellebaek.cottage.com (wcan)
801 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or
Office Space. 400 sq ft. $299/month utili-
ties included. 608-271-0101
VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities.
608-575-2211 or
608-845-2052
DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE.
The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call
845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
845 HOUSES FOR SALE
FOR SALE BY VILLAGE:
455 Jefferson Street, Oregon
Details at vil.oregon.wi.us
For more information and appointments
call:
835-6286 or 835-3118
OPEN HOUSE Sunday 3/9/14. 12:30-
2pm. 11043 Arthurs Dr, Edgerton. 5
bedrooms, 2.7 acres. 35x55 heated
shop. $310,000. Margo/Pat's Realty 608-
201-6800
870 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
ALPINE MEADOWS
Oregon Hwy CC.
Only 8 lots remaining!
Choose your own builder
608-215-5895

OREGON BERGAMONT
Lot 442 with full exposure
By Owner Make offer!
608-212-2283

935 FARM: LAND FOR RENT
40+ ACRES of pasture land. May 10
through November 10. $3500. Located 5
miles North of Albany, WI. 608-862-3531
before 7am.
970 HORSES
WALMERS TACK SHOP
16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
980 MACHINERY & TOOLS
MADISON FOR SALE
Two Scag Commercial Zero-turn
lawnmowers. 1-48 inch machine
($2000) 1-61 inch machine ($3000)
Professionally serviced and in very good
condition. 608-249-6773
990 FARM: SERVICE
& MERCHANDISE
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete
breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake,
concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher,
rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump
grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
Carter & Gruenewald Co.
4417 Hwy 92
Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
Excellent Direct Care Position Open!
Direct Care Professionals have a passion for helping others in need
and often build long lasting relationships with those they serve. Join our
Dungarvin team of Direct Care Professionals, serving individuals with
various developmental disabilities. Starting wage of $11.33 an hour.
Applicants Must
Have a personal vehicle Have acceptable driving history
Be at least 18 years of age Have an HSD or GED
Have a state required auto liability insurance
EEO/AA
To apply go to www.dungarvin.com
Use req# 14-0033 in Madison
UN338901
MahlerClean, a commercial cleaning company is hiring in your area!
MahlerClean is looking to fll multiple part-time evening cleaning positions in the areas listed below.
Positions pay $8.75-$10.00 an hour and most have fexible start times after 5 p.m. Positions available are:
Madison
1hr 30mins, M-F (located on Mineral Pt. Rd.)
1hr, M-F, (located on Cottage Grove Rd.)
3hrs, MWF (located on Science Dr.)
4hrs 30mins, M-F (located on Applegate Road)
Monona
12hrs a week, days of week fexible (located on River Place)
1hr 30mins, M-F (located on Verona Rd.)
Fitchburg
1hr 30mins, M-F (located on Fish Hatchery Rd.)
Verona
1hr 30mins, M-F (located on Verona Ave.)
Must have reliable transportation with a valid drivers license, be able to perform general cleaning
tasks and pass pre-employment background screens. Duties include: vacuuming, cleaning restrooms,
emptying trash, mopping foors, dusting areas, etc.
It you are interested in any of these positions, please complete our on-line application at
MahlerClean.com. If you should have any questions, please contact our offce at (414)-347-1350.
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Specific Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will
act as the technical lead in any PLC and HMI programming support of manufacturing processes and equipment. In
addition, you will partner with the Information Technology department to provide MES (Manufacturing Execution
Systems) production support to ensure the efficient assembly of high-end refrigeration and cooking appliances. You
will also provide direction to Manufacturing Controls Technicians to support the above.
Specify hardware requirements and assist in the software
development of systems dedicated to capturing process infor-
mation related to OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework, productivity,
downtime analysis, and predictive maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems
and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical
and real time process information for CMMS
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support
Operational changes and improvements on the plant floor
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose
faulty operation, and to make recommendations to engineers,
suppliers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to
ensure that machines and equipment are functioning accord-
ing to specifications
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment and
develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various engi-
neering designs, applications, and process criteria
Assist in safety improvements throughout the plant Define
MES solution architectures and develops detailed design
specifications
Define functional requirements through client interviews,
documentation analysis and Work Flow Process Mapping
(Value Stream Maps)Actively participate on a technical proj-
ect team, ensuring that effective relationships are built and
maintained
Proactively engage with customers in order to define the
overall technical approach for MES solutions
Maintain technical skills and knowledge continuously
updating them
Proactively report on project progress against schedule
Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions
Other duties as assigned
Bachelors Eng./Comp Science and minimum 5 years
industry experience in software development, programming,
or engineering in a manufacturing environment with a PLC
background
Strong exposure to MES technologies, including automat-
ed data collection, visualization, quality and efficiency in
manufacturing, SCADA, automated decision control, work-
flow, database applications, scheduling, and interface to ERP
systems
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelation-
ships between electrical and mechanical systems
Proficient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Servers and Clients Exceptional
command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley
and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing including
RSViewStudio Knowledge of Industrial Networks including
Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet SQL Database
Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and atten-
tion to detail
Excellent communication, time management and problem
solving skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products
Experience with Wonderware a plus
Sub-Zero is the enduring symbol of the possibilities of
what a kitchen can be, Wolf the symbol of all that the kitchen
can do. Founded in 1945 and now in its third generation of
family ownership and management, Sub-Zero forever
changed kitchen design with the exceptional quality, beauty
and innovative technology of its equipment. Two companies
became industry leaders by sharing a single ideal: the stead-
fast unwillingness to compromise.
What do you want your career to be? Sub-Zero Wolf is the definitive industry specialist in preservation and cooking
products. Strive for the same exacting standards for your career. Take your drive and passion and translate that into
a collaborative team environment to attain your professional aspirations
Visit the career page of our website at www.subzero-wolf.com
for additional information on the current opportunities to
join an award winning team!
Experience & Knowledge Requirements
MANUFACTURING CONTROLS ENGINEER
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The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will
act as the technical lead in any PLC and HMI programming support of manufacturing processes and equipment. In
addition, you will partner with the Information Technology department to provide MES (Manufacturing Execution
Systems) production support to ensure the efcient assembly of high-end refrigeration and cooking appliances.
You will also provide direction to Manufacturing Controls Technicians to support the above.
What do you want your career to be? Sub-Zero Wolf is the denitive industry specialist in preservation and cooking
products. Strive for the same exacting standards for your career. Take your drive
Specify hardware requirements and assist in the
software development of systems dedicated to
capturing process information related to OEE, FPY, Scrap,
Rework, productivity, downtime analysis, and predictive
maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems
and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical
and real time process information for CMMS
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support
Operational changes and improvements on the plant
foor
Investigate equipment failures and diffculties to diag-
nose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to
engineers, suppliers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
to ensure that machines and equipment are functioning
according to specifcations
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment
and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various
engineering designs, applications, and process criteria
Assist in safety improvements throughout the plant
Defne MES solution architectures and develops detailed
design specifcations
Defne functional requirements through client interviews,
documentation analysis and Work Flow Process Mapping
(Value Stream Maps)Actively participate on a technical
project team, ensuring that effective relationships are
built and maintained
Proactively engage with customers in order to defne the
overall technical approach for MES solutions
Maintain technical skills and knowledge continuously
updating them
Proactively report on project progress against schedule
Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions
Bachelors Eng./Comp Science and minimum 5 years
industry experience in software development, program-
ming, or engineering in a manufacturing environment
with a PLC background
Strong exposure to MES technologies, including
automated data collection, visualization, quality and
effciency in manufacturing, SCADA, automated decision
control, workfow, database applications, scheduling, and
interface to ERP systems
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelation-
ships between electrical and mechanical systems
Profcient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Servers and Clients Exceptional
command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley
and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing including
RSViewStudio Knowledge of Industrial Networks
including Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet SQL
Database Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and
attention to detail
Excellent communication, time management and
problem solving skills
Must be profcient with Microsoft Offce products
Experience with Wonderware a plus
Sub-Zero is the enduring symbol of the possibilities
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Specify hardware requirements for MES systems implementations.
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playing their drums.
T h e y r e r e a l l y
innovative with their use of
percussion, said Budnick,
wh o t e a c h e s s p e c i a l
educat i on i n t he Twi n
Cities area.
After a quick Twitter
exchange, it turned out they
were on their way to the
Twin Cities from Chicago
in a few days.
Infinity offered the use
of a drum set, and thanks
to some poor weather, the
band and the drum maker
found a connection that has
lasted since.
They were in a beat-up
van and the drums were just
garbage they got into
a big storm and got there
about 15 minutes before
he show started, Budnick
said. We helped them load
their gear and they played
our stuff and really liked
it.
A f t e r t h e s h o w ,
Reynol ds, who pl ays a
concert bass drum along
with his vocals, asked them
to make a similar drum,
which they did, with great
success. Pretty soon, more
band members were asking
f or mor e cust om- made
percussion pieces large,
deep concert tom-toms
and other giant concert
bass drums - which Infinity
Drums was able and willing
to provide, being of small
enough scale to do so.
Nobody does that, but
we can because we make
our shells from scratch,
Budnick said. Pretty soon,
their whole stage was just
covered with our drums.
Last month, the stage of
the 56th Grammy Awards
was packed full of Infin-
ity Drumworks percussion,
which gave Budnick some
pride, but also some ner-
vous moments at first.
Please dont break
nothing fall off, nothing
tip over, he said. Then, it
was kind of surreal Ive
watched the Grammys a
million times, and now
heres our products all over
the stage.
That was pretty cool.
Drums on the side
A 1988 Oregon Hi gh
School graduate, Budnick
said while he was always
i nt erest ed i n musi c, he
got serious about drums
particularly building them
after his schooling.
I wanted to play the
drums, but my parents said,
Its too loud, he laughed.
I wasn t t he gr eat est
student, but I learned a
lot about persevering and
get t i ng t hr ough s t uf f .
Everybody wanted you to
think for yourself and be
innovative. The teachers, I
thank them for helping me
to get where Im at.
He earned a busi ness
degree i n col l ege, and
through a friend who was
in a band that was touring
the area, started picking up
the drums. In 1997, he saw
a make-your-own drum kit
in the back of a percussion
magazine.
Four days later, he built
his first snare drum, which
was quickly pressed into
servi ce l at er t hat week
when a drummer friend
broke his snare drum during
a sound check.
He said, I need the one
you just made, Budnick
said.
After quickly getting it
to the gig, afterwards, the
drummers who used it that
night were impressed by his
handiwork.
They were like, Where
di d you get t hat snare
drum? he said. Pretty
soon, Im making them
snare drums.
Before l ong, Budni ck
was building entire kits for
drummers who played in
the Twin Cities area and
beyond. As his reputation
grew, so did orders.
Im not even i n t he
business; this is just on the
side, he said.
New venture
But another important
turning point came after
he returned to school to
earn a mast ers degree
in education and began
teaching.
That s when he met
An d e r s o n , a f e l l o w
education teacher, music
i n s t r u me n t - b u i l d i n g
ent husi ast and ski l l ed
woodworker. Soon, t he
two were working on a
prototype for drum shells,
a pai ns t aki ng pr oces s
Budnick said took 10 years
to master.
These days, the two have
more than 32 machines that
help them custom build a
wide variety of drums and
have been making full drum
kits for nearly two years.
Budnick said it took him
about a year-and-a-half and
a couple thousand dollars
of veneer to learn how to
properly build drum shells.
I wish I had taken a pic-
ture, because at one time in
the shop we had, from the
floor to the ceiling, about
10 feet wide, just a stack of
drum shells we had to throw
away because they didnt
work; we were still perfect-
ing it, he said. Now its
like, Man, I cant believe it
took us that long, because
now we whi p t hem out
pretty fast. Weve gotten
awards from these compa-
nies.
A f i v e - p i e c e k i t
t akes about 10 weeks
t o bui l d, dependi ng on
specifications.
Everything we order
is specially cut for us, he
said.
The big time
Just a few days aft er
first meeting with Imagine
Dragons in Minneapolis,
Budni ck l ear ned t hey
were scheduled to play on
The Tonight Show in Los
Angeles and needed a drum
kit.
The company got to work
and shipped the kit out in
time for the show, the first
of many late-night talk
shows theyve played using
Infinity equipment.
Its been going crazy,
Budnick said.
The next project for the
shop is creating a whole
new touring set of drums
for the band when they
travel soon to Europe.
When they fly there, it
will be all ready for them,
he said, They hated to use
anybody elses stuff.
Getting to know the guys
in Imagine Dragons has also
been a treat for Budnick
and his co-workers, who
remain close with the band
members.
I t s wei r d, because
were more like friends than
anything, he said. When
they come to town, we go
and meet them and its hugs
and, Hows the family,
whats going on. Its such
a cool relationship.
T h e y v e b e e n
approached by every big
drum company now that
t heyre huge, and t hey
say no. They say, You
were there for us when we
were nobodies. Were a
family-oriented business
my familys involved,
my business partner Kris
Anderson, hi s fami l ys
involved and they really
like that part of it.
Now that theyre getting
huge, its a lot more hectic,
though.
Success has i t s own
set of rewards, including
an i ncreased workl oad.
Budnick teaches during the
day and works on drum-
building at nights or on
the weekends, and he said
it can be tough to manage
everything.
Its crazy my wife
says our life is like a roller
coast er , he sai d. At
night its tough, because
weve got five kids, and
youre trying to balance the
business and the pseudo-
rock star kind of stuff,
because everybody knows
who we are now.
I t s i nt e r e s t i ng t o
s e e y o u r s e l f o n TV
a n d ma g a z i n e s a n d
be i ng i nt e r vi e we d i n
newspapers.
Imagine: 56th Grammy awards packed with Infinity Drumwork percussion
On the Web
Infinitydrumworks
.com
Photo submitted
One of the Inifinity Drumworks builders creates one of their signa-
ture drums.

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