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Above, Prairie View Elementary School fourthgrader Reece Scinico relaxes in a rocking chair Monday afternoon in Cyndi Hedstroms class while reading a book of his choosing during a literacy period. Right, Fourth-graders Owen Chatfield, Teague Szudy and Seth Faircloth team up to list a series of fractions, from smallest to largest.

Whether its working closely with students who need more attention to master a lesson or with those who can more quickly move on to the next step, the fourth-grade teachers at Prairie View Elementary School are achieving remarkable student success. The reason is simply reaching learners at their level. Those are the words of Amy Schleinz, Alex Uhlmann, Stephanie Knutson and Cyndi Hedstrom, a tight-knit team that has started using personalized learning methods this year to help connect with their students and push them to ever greater achievements. The teachers may be working harder, but the results are clear, as students test scores have significant increases. It all started last summer, when the four took a class together to learn about personalized learning and how to implement it before they took the leap. And while the change has undoubtedly created more work and planning for them, they havent regretted it for a moment, as they see the impact its had on their students. Were lucky we get along really well together, because were constantly meeting, Schleinz chuckled. We probably meet almost every day, planning what were going to do next. We text each other all weekend. Were literally constantly planning. District technology director Jon Tanner credited the teachers for making sure all students get exactly the help they need, when they need it. It is a great example of student-centered learning, he said. They are committed to making sure that no children fall through the cracks, and their redesign of the learning process is what makes this possible. Prairie View Elementary School principal Michelle Gard said while

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As the former principal of Oregon Elementary School from 1969 to 1991, Jim Clark valued attendance by his students. Over the past 44 years, Clark set his own attendance standard as a member of the Oregon Rotary Club. For 40 of those years, he said, he never missed the clubs weekly meetings. Now, Clark is stepping away from the volunteer organization, noting that his diminished hearing has made it harder to interact at meetings.

For his years of service, Clark will be recognized Tuesday by fellow Rotarians at the groups regular 6:45 a.m. meeting at the State Bank of Cross Plains. Hell receive an honorary Paul Harris Award, the highest honor for Rotarians that recognizes service to their community. Clark received a similar award in the late 1980s. Clark said he was inspired to join the Rotary after serving in a similar club in Mineral Point that led numerous projects to help local students. Thats one reason I stuck with it all these years, he

said. We did so much for kids. Over the past four decades, Clark participated in Clark many staple Rotary events, such as the annual Bike Rodeo, serving brats at Summer Fest or picking up trash along a club-sponsored portion of U.S. Hwy. 14, he said. He also helped drum up attendance for the weekly meetings and served as the club historian in preparation for the 2005

Centennial Celebration of the Rotary Club. For me as a younger Rotarian, Jim is inspirational as to how to be a good Rotarian and give back to the community, said Rotary member Derek Schneider. Hes a great guy. Raised by dairy farmers in western Wisconsin, Clark worked 39 years as an educator. He taught in Richland and Walworth counties for seven years before teaching elementary school in the Muskego-Norway School District another seven years. After earning a masters degree from the University of Northern

Colorado, he worked three years as a principal in Mineral Point before taking the helm at Oregon Elementary School, located where Netherwood Knoll Elementary is now. During his career, Clark also served as a board member for Wisconsin Badger Camp, a summer camp for kids with developmental disabilities, and he served on a Dane County board that guided decisions on educating students with developmental disabilities. After retiring from fulltime work, Clark continued working in education for 18 years by mentoring

university students embarking on teaching careers. He also traveled to Europe, Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, New Zealand and other destinations. Clark and his wife, Charlotte, have lived in the same house on Waterman Street since 1971. One of the best things the local Rotary Club ever did, Clark said, was decide to admit female members around 1987. The club, then 40 years old, wouldnt have thrived without that change, he said. That was a big step forward, he said.

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not kept up with inflationary pressures related to staffing and specifically to health insurances over the last several years, he said. In the future, additional funding is projected to come entirely from modification to the revenue limitation formula typically determined during the biennial state budget process. Weiland said the revenue disparity has caused the district to modify its health insurance plan to require more employee cost sharing when care is provided. We are actively engaging employees as well as the insurance and healthcare community to try and find ways to provide more affordable care that does not require additional cost shifting to employees, he said.

meetings. Board member Rae Vogeler, who asked for the item to be placed on the agenda, said moving the table down to the audience level would both help the board and audience speakers hear each other and reduce any possible intimidation factor for people speaking to board members. Were sitting above here, looking down on folks, she said. This would put us on the same level as the community, and be more welcoming ... people would be more comfortable at talking. Its intimidating to stand and look up to the stage. Id like to see us try it and see if there would be more communication from the public. No other board members commented on the idea except for Dan Krause, who said he liked the idea. MemTable talk bers Jeff Ramin and Steve Citing a desire to improve Zach were absent. communication, several audience members, including a No meeting pair of teachers, asked board The board voted to cancel members to move their table its Monday, March 24, meetdown from the Rome Corners ing because it falls in the Intermediate School stage midst of the districts spring and onto the floor for future break.

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The maelstrom of inaccuracies and innuendo being hurled by challengers in the school board election, and their supporters, is a target rich environment. Im going to focus my sights on an issue important to my son, his school and the community. Assertions have been made that the repairs to Jaycee Park athletic fields that were authorized by the School Board are unnecessary. Critics maintain the money should be spent in the classrooms instead and consequently, let the park die of neglect. But, not all education takes place in the classroom. On the field, pitch and diamond our kids learn the value of teamwork, coaching and dignity in both victory and defeat. They gain confidence in their abilities and discover the value of hard work. More than 1,000 kids participate in the Oregon soccer programs, and its not uncommon to see hundreds of people at the park each weekend during the season. Last fall our OHS Varsity soccer team earned the Division 2 championship. The fruit of that accomplishment established its roots at Jaycee Park. With the continuous use by soccer, baseball, softball, la crosse and other teams, the fields have deteriorated to the point that their poor condition plays a major factor in the possibility of shutting down the Oregon Soccer Tournament. Consider the economic loss to the community when 4,000 or so people dont show up for the weekend. Repairs to the fields are way past due. My son has played soccer on those fields for years, and their condition has been getting worse every year. Two years ago, he suffered a season-ending injury due to a poorly maintained field in another community. The same may happen to someone in Jaycee Park if repairs are not made. When the village transferred title to the park to the district, it came with obligations to maintain and repair the asset. The school board has creatively and prudently devised a way to pay for the much needed repairs without taking money from the classrooms or from the taxpayers. To me, this is the epitome of responsible fiscal and ethical behavior by the board. To abdicate the responsibilities that came with the park would teach our students the absolute wrong lesson. Ethical behavior is defined as doing the right thing even when As this interminable winter no one is watching, and even more drags on, and we all have whipso when being pressured by spe- lash from driving Janesville and cial interests to do otherwise. Main Streets, I offer some miscellaneous musings on streets in Ken Heim Oregon. Fitchburg The Feb. 20 issue of the Observer has an article entitled Rough Road, which I read with interest. While I fully understand frost The Oregon Observer encourages citizens to engage in discussion through letters to the editor. We take submissions online, on email and heave, especially this winter, I by hard copy. All letters should be signed and include addresses and was astounded by the sentence phone numbers for verification. Anonymous letters will not be printed. which read: Below said he hasnt Special rules apply during election season or other times of high let- talked to the county about repairs ter volume, and the editorial staff reserves the right not to print any to Janesville or Main Street, letter, including those with libelous or obscene content. We can accept which is also Hwy. MM. Huh? multiple submissions from local authors, but other letters will take pri- Really? Considering road budgets, ority over submissions from recently printed authors. Please keep subwhich are planned years ahead, missions under 400 words. Oregon has not approached the county on planning resurfacing for the main thoroughfare through Oregon? In reference to the expansion

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joints, Below also stated, Depending on how severe they are, they will go back down with (sic) the frost goes away. Yeah, Mark, the expansion joints may get better, but how about the holes that we dodge to preserve our suspensions, the manholes inches below the surface of the street, and the mess in the block of Janesville between Perry and Wolfe? Throwing some asphalt mix in the holes is NOT the answer. Broadening the conversation, why was a manhole at the intersection of Wolfe Street and Concord Drive allowed to be installed at resurfacing time inches below road surface? Were there inspectors on the resurfacing job? In a more humorous vein, who has noticed that the arrows painted in the left turn lane in the middle of Wolfe Street are backwards? When are we going to resurface Pleasant Oak Drive to get rid of the pothole field at the entrance to Autumn Woods Lane? There are never enough dollars for road repair, and always too many worthy projects, but to push responsibility to the county in hopes of some positive result, or ignore flaws that will not go away with the frost means our local government is failing to protect our interests. I would like to drive through the main streets of our town without a mouth guard and without swerving around holes in the road. Steve Johnston Village of Oregon

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Kids First means board needs to work with teachers

Every time I see the slogan, Kids First, I think, you cant put kids first if you put teachers last. In observing interactions between the school board and teachers in the last few years since Act 10, I am concerned that the school board is not working as well with the educators as they could and should be. The teachers are advocates for the students in their classrooms. It is much tougher for teachers to be in that role when they feel concerned that their jobs might be on the line, and when they feel their voices are not valued. The board needs to do a better job of collaborating with teachers to foster relationships that will move our district forward. Our failed referendum a few years ago showed that the board did not work closely enough with educators and our community to ensure the passage of the plan. Educators can be partners in addressing and solving problems in our schools when they are invited to the table to participate, and when they are seen as collaborators. Please join me in voting for Barb Feeney, Gwen Maitzen and Charlie Uphoff as candidates who will foster a stronger collaborative relationship between teachers and the school board. Kelly Sullivan Village of Oregon

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Im voting for Gwen Maitzen, Barb Feeney and Charles Uphoff in the upcoming School Board election. They will bring a culture of respect and civility to the board; an attitude of respect for the expertise of the staff, and an accountability to the community. Additionally, many of these candidates actually have classroom experience, which the current Board does not have. Gwen, Barb and Charlie have a wealth of educational experience. Gwen was a teacher for 25 years, 16 within the Oregon School District. Charles has also taught in the classroom and was on the School Board for eight years previously. Hes been the director of a variety of programs and organizations aimed at supporting youth, families and education. Barb Feeney has been working as a planning and policy analyst. The direction of Oregon School Board needs to be planful, collaborative and transparent as we move forward. I believe the combination of these three candidates will emphasize collaboration with the school staff and the community in order to maximize the potential of every child in the school district, and use our resources wisely. Vote Maitzen, Feeney and Uphoff. Child friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Beth Whittemore Village of Oregon

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The Armada Winterguard and Shadow Indoor Percussion groups will hold a free performance next weekend at the Oregon High School gymnasium. Both groups, which are part of the Oregon Marching and Athletic Arts Program (OMAAP), travel around Midwest performing their routines at a variety of regional competitions. Winterguard, known as Sport of the Arts, combines modern dance, ballet, acrobatics, tumbling and equipment work to create a visual program set to music. According to a press release, Shadow Indoor Percussions goal is to innovate, excite, energize, and create a program that is nationally known for excellence. This years program is titled Foundries of the Night. It begins at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 8. The first of its kind in Wisconsin, OMAAP incorporates aspects of modern marching pageantry into one comprehensive program, including Shadow Armada (summer marching band, seventh to 12th grade), Armada Cadets (summer marching band, grades 6-7), Armada Winterguard (grades 9-12), Armada Cadets (Winterguard, grades 4-8) and Shadow Indoor Percussion (grades 7-12). Students do not need to be residents of the Oregon School District to participate in any OMAAP program.

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Jan. 24 6:51 p.m. A 33-year-old man reported seeing an older woman driving a Honda Pilot hit the front of a parked car in the parking lot at South Main and Elm streets. The man observed the vehicle leave without contacting the victim. Police contacted a Madison resident whose vehicle matched the description. Madison police observed no damage to the car. Police also notified the 81-year-old Madison resident who was victim of the hit and run. 10:52 p.m. A 46-year-old Kwik Trip employee reported a car sitting in the parking lot for over 10 minutes. The driver never exited the vehicle. The employee said the vehicle would leave and then return, and requested extra patrol for the night. Jan. 25 11:42 p.m. A 38-year-old employee at Union Sports Club located a machete on the property and turned it over to police. The machete was entered into found property. Jan. 26 4:59 p.m. A woman went to visit her 73-year-old mother on South Oak Street and found her unresponsive on the living room floor. Oregon EMS and Madison paramedics attempted life saving measures but were unsuccessful. No foul play or suspicious activity was noted, as the woman suffered from numerous health issues. Jan. 28 9:51 p.m. A 27-year-old Kwik Trip employee saw a 25-year-old man put food items in his pockets and leave the Janesville Street store without paying for the items. The employee did not want to pursue charges, but the 25-year-old is no longer allowed in the store. Jan. 29 2:37 a.m. An anonymous person complained that a Scott Street resident had let his dog out and it was barking loudly. Police warned the 38-year-old man, who brought the dog back in the residence. 7:54 p.m. A 35-year old woman reported receiving two phone calls where a man was yelling at her, stating that she had hit his car and left a phone number. The woman told police she was not in an accident. Police checked her vehicle and found no damage. Police attempted contact and the number determined it was a prank. Feb. 1 11:39 p.m. An officer warned a driver for having a defective headlamp and smelled an odor of marijuana. The 19-year-old driver denied having marijuana in the car. After the officer informed the driver he would be retrieving his K9 partner, the man confessed to having marijuana in the car. Police found a pipe and a grinder with a small amount of marijuana in it. Feb. 2 12:25 a.m. Police received a noise complaint and suspicion of possible juvenile alcohol at a Janesville Street residence. Noise could be heard from outside the apartment building, but not signs of alcohol or drug use were found. A 17-year-old man was warned to keep the noise down. Scott Girard

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introduce themselves and a few questions will be taken from the floor. Following 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 cdbechen@gmail.com. The Oregon Public Library is hosting 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 problems that are making our society and world unsustainable. Attend free film screenings and presentations from experts, and join the conversation to spark ways to make our world better, together.
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 JanMcMahon 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 and10:45 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

Dr. Seuss birthday party

The Oregon Public Library is hosting a birthday party for Dr. Seuss from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1. Join special guest storyteller Kay Elmsley-Weeden. People will be able to make some crafts and cake will be served at 11:15 a.m. Registration is not required. People are invited to drop-in anytime during the event.

14 South Artists info meeting

School board candidates forum

The Oregon Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Oregon School Board candidate forum from 6:15-8:30 p.m.,Monday, March 3 at the State Bank of Cross PlainsOregon.

Open mic night for village board candidates

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 candidates will have two minutes to

There will be a 14 South Artists member meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 10 at the Oregon Fire Sta- Brown Bag book Group tion Training Room. New and potenThe Oregon Public Library is hosttial members are welcome. ing this monthly event, featuring At home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson at 11:30 a.m., College planning talk Wednesday, March 19. People can Robert DeCock, a certified college bring their own lunch. Chocolate is planner and founder of the Quest Col- provided. lege Program, will be presenting a talk from 8:45-9:20 a.m., Saturday, March 15 at the Oregon Parent Uni- Village board candidates versity at Rome Corners Intermedi- forum ate School on Funding college when The Oregon Chamber of Commerce college is still lightyears away. is hosting an Oregon Village Board candidate forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at the State Green Tuesdays Film and Bank of Cross Plains Oregon.

Lecture series

Community calendar
9-9:30 a.m., UW Extension nutrition visit, Oregon Senior Center 6:30 p.m., Prairie View Elementary School talent show 6:30-8 p.m., Teen Books for Adults Book Club, featuring Rash, by Pete Hautman, Oregon Public Library 11-11:45 a.m., Music Together with ArtsExpress!, Oregon Public Library, 835-6268 3-5 p.m., yarn and thread crafters, Oregon Public Library 4:30-8 p.m., OHS parent-teacher conferences, oregonsd.org 5-6 p.m., VFW meeting, Oregon Senior Center, 8355801 4:30-8 p.m., OHS parent-teacher conferences, oregonsd.org

Friday, Feb. 28

6:30 p.m., bicycle maintenance with Scot Williams of Oregon Bike and Skate, Sue Ames Room, Oregon Public Library, 835-3656 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 1-2 p.m. Euchre card group, Oregon Senior Center, 835-5801 1-2 p.m., vintage fashion show with Oregon fashions, Oregon Senior Center 6:30-7:30, historical society dinner, Oregon Senior Center 7-11 a.m., community Red Cross blood drive, St. Johns Lutheran Church friendship room, 625 E. Netherwood, 800-733-2767

Monday, March 10

Tuesday, March 4

Wednesday, March 12

Thursday, March 13

Support groups

Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6

Saturday, March 15

Community cable listings

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.

Senior center

WOW 98 & 983 Thursday, Feb. 27 Oregon Village Meeting (of Feb. 24)

ORE 95 & 984 Thursday, Feb. 27 Board Oregon School Meeting (of Feb. 24) Board

Monday, March 3 Monday, March 3 AMDiabetic Foot Care Goulash Casserole, Mixed 9:00 CLUB Veg., Peach, Multi Grain 9:00 Wii Bowling Bread, Jell-O 1:00 Get Fit VO: Soy Casserole 1:30 Bridge

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.

Vulnerability
The word vulnerable comes from the Latin word vulner, meaning wound. All of us are vulnerable, because we are capable of being wounded. We can obviously be wounded by accidents or illnesses, but also by words and even by the expression on someones face. Its even possible to be wounded by someone not speaking to us or not looking at us, which wounds us on account of them not recognizing us. These physical and emotional vulnerabilities make us feel weak and perhaps needy, and ironically, the best way to overcome them is to admit them and to reach out to others by admitting our vulnerability. But, we are also spiritually vulnerable, a result of the fact that we have all sinned, and will continue to sin, in disobedience to Gods will. We are, in short, wretched creatures in need of Gods mercy. How uncertain you are of receiving Gods mercy is a measure of your ultimate vulnerability. We are like convicted criminals seated at a lavish banquet in the Kings presence, and we really dont know whether we will be pardoned or executed at the end of the meal. We certainly dont deserve to be pardoned, we are guilty after all, but by going to God with love in our heart and admitting our sins we find that our spiritual vulnerability is diminished. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service I acknowledged my sin to you,and I did not cover my iniquity;I said, I will confess my transgressions to the Lord, and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5

Friday, Feb. 28 Friday, Feb. 28 In the Fight US Army News OHS Boys Varsity Basketball Regional vs Monroe (Feb. 25) Saturday, March 1 Polar Plunge for Special Saturday, March 1 Olympics (of Feb. 8) Girls Varsity Hockey Icebergs vs Metro Lynx (Feb. 4) Sunday, March 2 Worship Service: Peoples Sunday, March 2 United Methodist Church Anatomy of Gray OHS Play (of Feb. 22) Monday, March 3 6 pm--LIVE--Oregon Village Monday, March 3 Board Meeting BKE Kindergarten Sing (of Feb. 27) Tuesday, March 4 Capitol City Band Concert (of Tuesday, March 4 July 4 13) RCI 6th Grade Orchestra Concert (of Feb. 25) Wednesday, March 5 Meet the Candidates for Wednesday, March 5 Oregon School Board (Mar. 3) RCI 5th Grade Orchestra Concert (of Feb. 27) Thursday, March 6 Oregon Village Board Thursday, March 6 Meeting (of Mar. 3) Meet the Candidates for Oregon School Board (Mar. 3)

Tuesday, March 4 6:00 Lions Club Jambalaya (Mild) Tuesday, March 4 Casserole, Corn Bread, 8:00 Strength Training 8:30 Zumba Gold Green Beans, Waldorf Salad, 9:00 ST Board Meeting Pecan Pie 9:00 Pool Players VO-Meatless Jambalaya Wednesday, March 5 Potato Crunch, Breaded Fish, Red Potatoes, Peas & Onions, Banana, Cake VO: Cheesy Sandwich Thursday, March 6 Sliced Turkey Ham, Au gratin Potatoes, Broccoli Flowerets, Applesauce, W.W. Roll VO: Augratin W/ Soy SO: Chef Salad Friday, March 7 Cheese Tortellini in Marinara Sauce, Vegetable Blend, Mandarin Oranges, Bread Stick, Brownies

4:00 Weight Loss Support

10:45 Tai Chi 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Stoughton Shopping 1:00 The Ultimate Gift 1:15 & 2:15 Piano Class Wednesday, March 5 AMFoot Care 9:00 CLUB 10:00 Shopping 11:00 1/1 Computer Help 1:00 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre 6:00 VFW Meeting Thursday, March 6 AM Legal Counsel 8:00 Strength Training 8:30 Zumba Gold 9:00 Pool Players 9:30 Mindfulness 10:45 Gentle Yoga 12:30 Shopping at Bills 1:00 Cribbage 1:30 Stepping On Class Friday, March 7 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Wii Bowling 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:45 Heartland Farm Sanctuary PMLegal Counsel 1:00Get Fit

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Wrestling

Boys basketball

Panthers hold on to advance to regional semifinal

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

Photo by Anthony Iozzo

Senior Andrew Nyenhuis (195 pounds) goes for a near fall on Richard Kuehl (Oconomowoc) in the semifinals Saturday, Feb. 22, in the WIAA Division 1 sectionals at Oconomowoc High School. Nyenhuis won the match in a 15-5 major decision and finished second overall to advance to the state tournament, which is Feb. 27-March 1 at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Nyenhuis finishes second at sectionals to advance to state for first time

ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

From conference to state

at Oconomowoc High School. He battled through the injury at regionals to finish fourth, but that meant his seed was low for sectionals, making the quarterfinal and semifinal matches some of the harder ones in the bracket. Nyenhuis not only stepped up, he was able to make the finals and finish second overall. One of the main aspects Nyenhuis is excited about is being able to be the representative of Oregon wrestling. To go out there with Oregon on your back and represent everything that Oregon is, you want to go out there and represent it well, Nyenhuis said. You can show your strengths as an individual and go out there and win some matches.
A photo slideshow will be linked to the article online Thursday.

ConnectOregonWi.com Nyenhuis trainer had him wear a boot all week to get him ready for sectionals, and Nyenhuis said he didnt even think about the injury all day as he won his first two matches. Nyenhuis had to wrestle Forrest Hawkinson (Sun Prairie), who is ranked No. 6 on wiwrestling.com, in the finals and fell behind early with a takedown and a near fall. But Nyenhuis fought through it and was able to get a takedown in the second to cut the deficit to 6-2. However, that was the last scoring for either wrestler as Nyenhuis

If you go
What: WIAA Division 1 individual state wrestling tournament When: Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 27- March 1 Thursday start: 3 p.m. Where: Kohl Center in Madison Cost: $10 for each session took second. No. 15 Nyenhuis did not need to wrestle a wrestleback, though, as he defeated third-place finisher Richard Kuehl (Oconomowoc), ranked No. 7, in the semifinals

Head coach Jon Nedelcoff said the Oregon boys basketball squad and Monroe are similar teams, and it showed Tuesday in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal. The host Panthers and the Cheesemakers were in a struggle, with neither team leading by more than four points. Oregon, however, was able to get some clutch free throws down the stretch to hold on for a 37-35 win. When we were down four, we didnt get rattled, Nedelcoff said. Monroe plays physical. You have to stay physical and poised, and we did. It paid off in the end. Oregon trailed 26-22 but bounced back to take a 28-26 lead. Senior guards Jon Conduah and Shaw Storey both hit free throws down the stretch to clinch the win. The game was tied at halftime. Conduah led the Panthers with 10 points, while junior guard Mitch Morhoff and Storey each added six. Monroe was led by senior forward Charlie Kind with 12 points. Oregon now gets a second chance to take on top-seeded Mount Horeb, also ranked No. 1 in Division 2, after falling a point shy of an upset last week.

Senior Andrew Nyenhuis has gone from Badger Conference champion to state qualifier for the Oregon High School wrestling team, and it is something that has been his goal since he began back in the youth circuit. But it wasnt easy, as the 195-pounder had to battle an ankle injury that nearly hurt his chances to even make the WIAA Division 1 sectionals Saturday

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If you go
What: WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal: No. 4 Oregon vs. No. 1 Mount Horeb When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Mount Horeb High School

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Icebergs knocked out by Knutson

JEREMY JONES
Sports editor

Girls hockey

The MSO Icebergs girls hockey co-op knew very well that the winner of the sectional 3 playoff bracket is going to have to go through Onalaska. Tuesday, the fourth-seeded Icebergs headed to the Omni Center in Onalaska looking to upset the host Hilltoppers and advance to their first WIAA sectional final game in the process. The top-seeded Hilltoppers had other ideas, however, rolling 6-1 behind two goals and two assists from senior Theresa Knutson. One of the nations top

scorers in girls prep hockey history, the University of Connecticut recruit set up a goal and scored another to help Onalaska take a two-goal lead. Stoughtons Rachel Dvorak cut the Hilltoppers lead in half five-and-a-half minutes into the second period before Jamie Weilandt pushed Onalaska back ahead with a pair of goals. Knutson, who leads the state with 74 goals and is second overall with 95 points through 24 games, capped the game with a goal and an assist. Jaclyn Reeves tacked on the Hilltoppers other goal. Oregon junior Kenzie Torpy finished the game with 52 saves as the Icebergs dropped

to 14-10-2 on the season. Jenalyn Schindler stopped 16 of 17 shots on goal for Onalaska. The Hilltoppers (17-7-0) victory setup a second-straight sectional final showdown with the Middleton Metro Lynx (186-2).

Icebergs 4, Badger Thunder 1

Monona Grove forward Katie Glover and the MSO Icebergs needed one shift and a little over a minute-and-a-half to bury the visiting Baraboo girls hockey co-op Thursday evening.

Photo by Jeremy Jones

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MSO Icebergs freshman forward Hannah Smith (3) battles Badger Thunder sophomore Courtney Sakry for a loose puck Thursday evening inside the Mandt Community Center. The Icebergs won the game 4-1 to advance on to the sectional semifinals.

February 27, 2014

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Girls basketball

Panthers earn No. 3 seed for D2 playoffs, travel to No. 2 Stoughton in regional
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor

The Oregon High School girls basketball team lost four of its final six conference games, and it hurt the Panthers in the seeding meeting last weekend. Oregon (14-7 overall, 8-4 Badger South), which led or was tied for the conference lead for much of the season, was given a No. 3 seed and must travel to No. 2 Stoughton at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, to open regionals. The winner plays the winner of No. 1 Monona Grove and either No. 4 Mount Horeb or No. 5 Monroe. In the other half of the top of sectional 3, DeForest is No. 1 and Waunakee is No. 2. No. 3 Reedsburg hosts No. 6 Portage, and No. 4 Sauk Prairie hosts No. 5 Baraboo. The bottom half of the sectional is led by No. 1 Wilmot Union, which opens its regional against either No. 8 Burlington or No. 9 Elkhorn Area. No. 2 Waterford also has a bye and will host either No. 7 Delavan-Darien or No. 10 Milton in its opener.

McFarland has the No. 3 seed and will host either No. 6 Fort Atkinson or No. 11 Westosha Central. The other matchup is No. 4 Union Grove against No. 5 Greendale. Oregon closes the regular season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Baraboo.

MG 66, Oregon 62

The Panthers led by five at halftime but lost the lead in the third and never recovered in a 66-62 loss at Monona Grove last Friday. Oregon was outscored 23-13 in the third. The first quarter was much different as the Panthers jumped out to a 20-12 lead. Senior forward Maddy Gits led the way with 22 points, while junior forward Riley Rosemeyer added 16. Sophomores Cassidy Nikolai and Leah Koopman each chipped in eight points.

Photo by Joe Koshollek

Senior guard Shaw Storey gets a late fourth quarter steal and foul off of Monroes Jacob Hirsbrunner Tuesday night in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal against Monroe at Oregon High School. The Panthers won 37-35 to advance to the regional semifinal to play at No. 1 Mount Horeb in the regional semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday.

Regionals: Panthers edge MG to close regular season

the winner between No. 2 Stoughton and South) jumped out to a 17-8 lead after No. 3 Monona Grove in the regional the first quarter before the Silver Eagles came back to take a one-point lead before The regional semifinal game is at final at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tobias layup. 7 p.m. Friday at Mount Horeb High Oregon 36, MG 35 The win also knocked Monona Grove School. The Panthers closed the regular season out of the conference title hunt, as You are going on someone elses court, and we have to stick with what with a 36-35 win against Monona Grove Stoughton won it outright. Tobias scored 11 for Oregon, while we have been preaching on the court, last Thursday. Junior center Markus Tobias made McCauley added seven. Conduah and Nedelcoff said. We have to play possession to possession. It will be difficult, but a game-winning layup with seven sec- junior forward Josh Sromovsky each we have the plan and are looking forward onds left after a pass from senior forward chipped in six points. MG was led by senior guard Tyler Blang with 13 Andrew McCauley. to that opportunity. points. Oregon (11-11 overall, 5-7 Badger The winner of that game will take on Continued from page 7

Brodhead 68, Oregon 41

The Panthers hosted Brodhead Monday and fell 68-41. Oregon was outscored 22-7 in the third after trailing by 10 at halftime. Gits led Oregon with 11 points.

Youth swimming
The Oregon Tigersharks competed at the Wisconsin Regional Championships at Middleton High School from Feb. 21-23 and finished eighth out of 17 clubs with 1,029 points. The regional championship meet is reserved for swimmers who have not qualified or swim to improve seed times for Wisconsin State Championships to be held at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium on Feb. 28-March 2. The Tigersharks were led in points by Jake Larson in the 15-year-old age group (89 points); Hunter Dobrinsky, 8, 86 points; Collin Braatz, 12, 75 points; Isabella Block, 8, 69 points; Eli Rule, 16, 60 points; Willow Kugel, 16, 47 points; Carolyn Christofferson, 14, 43 points; Zoe Rule, 10, 41 points; and Ian Charles, 13, 36 points. Larson won the senior 100 butterfly, 13-14 100 backstroke and 200 butterfly. He also anchored the winning 200 free relay. Dobrinsky took first place in the 8 and under 50 freestyle, 50 back and 50 fly, while Braatz won the 11-12 50 back and swam in the 200 free relay with Larson, Eli Rule and Ian Charles, who also took first in the 13-14 100 fly. The Oregon Tigersharks are led into next weekends Wisconsin State Championships by event qualifiers Larson, Charles, Christofferson, Braatz, Nik Achtziger, 10, Rialey Anderson, 10, McKenna Folkers, 10, and Abigail Chase, 10. As state meet qualifiers, they are joined by fellow Tigersharks in state relay events, including: Tess Fry, 18, Kugel, Eli Rule, Libby Roethel, 14, Katie Reisdorf, 14, Charlie Rindy, 14, Clay Kruse, 13, Taylor Semenic, 13, David Stevenson, 10, Lincoln Martin, 10, Blake Pankrantz, 10, Lily Gebauer, 10, and Hunter Dobrinsky, 8. For more information about the Oregon Community Swim Club Tigersharks, visit oregonswim club.org.

Sharks swim to 8th at regionals MSO: Icebergs take down Badger Thunder in regional final
Continued from page 7 The senior posted two goals and an assist midway through the second period as the host Icebergs rolled 4-1 over the Badger Thunder inside the Mandt Community Center. Baraboo was outplaying us, winning the battles in the corners and winning loose pucks, Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said. We didnt show up for the first period and I was quite honestly worried. Going to the locker room for the first intermission, Jochmann talked to his team about working harder and second efforts. You cant just poke at the puck once and hope for magic to happen, he said. You have to gain control of the puck and make things happen. Short-handed just under seven-and-a-half minutes into the second period, Glover buried a loose puck between the legs of Thunder goaltender Jamie Dutton. Glover then added an even-strength rebound goal a minute later and then assisted on the first of two Dvorak goals 30 seconds later. I cant tell you how many times Ive heard coach say, crash the net, said Glover, who moved from defense to forward this year. Skating to the bench after her three-point shift, Glover quipped, All-inall not a bad shift. I think we did alright. After the win, Glover said in her more than 13 years of playing, shed never seen anything like that shift. That was a lot of fun, she said. It was too bad we couldnt get Casey (Marsh) a point tonight, but she definitely played a big part in us putting up goals tonight. Thunder forward Katherine VanDerSchaaf was the beneficiary of a series of Iceberg penalties late in the second period, scoring on the power play with just over a minute left. Dvorak, however, sealed the Badger Thunders fate late in the third period. Racing out of the penalty box after serving a cross checking penalty, Dvorak forced a turnover in the Badger Thunder zone and scored all alone against Jamie Dutton. Torpy pushed aside 34 shots on goal in the win, while Dutton finished with 30 saves for Baraboo. The Icebergs victory set up a regional final showdown on the road against top-seeded Onalaska. The Hilltoppers came into the game off a 14-0 shellacking of the Beaver Dam coop. We talk a lot about bumping the body and getting them off their game, Glover said. Were going to work and hope for the best.

Sectionals: Walsh, Turner each finish fourth

Continued from page 7 with a 15-5 major decision. Nyenhuis defeated Randy Lipke (Milton) in the quarterfinals with a pin in 3 minutes, 50 seconds. Now Nyenhuis gets ready for his first state tournament, though he doesnt see the atmosphere as one that will make him nervous. He sees the big crowd that will watch him at state as a motivator to make the podium. I really like the big crowds. I really like to feed off the crowds energy. That is what gets you going, he said. That is why you wrestle matches. That is why you show up and wrestle. When everyone is out there, all the fans are cheering for you, it means a lot. Its exciting. Its fun. Seniors Jawon Turner (120) and Chad Walsh (160) both missed out on state but still finished fourth overall. Turner was battling an injury that hurt his chances in his semifinal match, as he had to remove himself after the first period to give eventual sectional champion Zach Hasselberger (Stoughton) the win. He came back for the third-place match but couldnt get the win in an 18-2 technical fall. Turner won his first match against Michael Peter (Lake Geneva Badger) in a 5-2 decision. Walsh was very close to making the finals in a back-and-forth semifinal match but just had a few things not go his way at the wrong time, leading to a pin in 4:32. Walsh wrestled great right in the early part of that match, head coach Ned Lease said. He just kind of got caught and got down and then some calls dont go our way and all of a sudden, we are fighting for a wrestleback. It shouldnt take anything away from him. Walsh is a very good wrestler, a very smooth wrestler, a very clean wrestler. Walsh didnt recover in his thirdplace match with a 6-3 loss to Arstride Serrano (Janesville Craig). Walsh did start strong with a 5-1 win over Andrew Allen (Badger) in his quarterfinals match. Seniors JJ Rogers (132) and Matt Sampson (182) were the other sectional qualifiers. Jawon wrestled really well for being injured, Lease said. JJ came to wrestle today, and so did Matt. They both had tough matches right away, and we knew that coming in. The individual state tournament begins at 3 p.m. Thursday with preliminary matches. Quarterfinals are at 5:15 p.m. Semifinals are at 7 p.m. Friday, while the finals begin with the March of Champions at 6 p.m. Saturday.

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138: Final report expected in December 2014

Continued from page 1 future safety improvements, if necessary. The need for planning is particularly important with other corridors and roads under review and set for reconstruction in the coming decade. Last Thursdays meeting at Oregon High School gave a crowd of about three dozen people a chance to hear about whats been studied so far and share their concerns about the road as it is used now. The road is a busy one compared to similar-sized roads in the state: Hwy. 138 has a crash rate of nearly double the state average for similar roads. Farm access points make for more crossings than the average rural highway, as well. WisDOT officials emphasized that no construction dollars have been set aside for the project. Marcos told the Observer that the study could possibly identify safety improvements such as a passing lane or extended turn lanes but there would be no major reconstruction efforts planned as part of this study. The main purpose is to develop a long-term plan for the existing corridor, he said. In order to do that, WisDOT officials have looked at data from previous years and will begin to work on future projections for the road.

Obituaries By the numbers

Miriam Mimi Gail (Mackin) Bentley
knitted sweaters and Christmas stockings. She adored spending time with her family and friends and was an accomplished world traveler. Mimi loved woodcarving time with her good friend, Cindy Potthast. Mimi was co-author of Meadow in the Wood; The Family History of Gordon and Mimi Bentley. She also wrote several articles for archery industry publications and was known for her famous Christmas time poems. Mimi was a kind and giving soul who always put everyone else first. She loved her dear husband and treasured their life together. She cherished her family and friends. Everyone who met Mimi was taken in by her gentle soul. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Mimi is survived by her loving husband, Gordon; her twin sister, Bernice Burris; children, Floyd (Laurie) Russell, Gail, Alan (Terry), Lynn (David) Stiklestad; grandchildren, Cole (Carrie), Holly (Kerrol) Evins, Luke (Sarah), Emmylyn, Caleb, Toni (Phil) Gadke, Christopher (Lisa) Rogers, Janelle (Tynan) Heller, Dianna (Ryan) Stace, Kyle (Jennifer) Stiklestad and Andrea Stiklestad; ten great-grandchildren and three more on the way. A celebration of Mimis life was held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home, 1150 Park St., Oregon, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Its a beautiful day! Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 835-3515

Hwy. 138 timeline

Fall 2013: Analyze existing conditions February 2014: First public meeting identifying issues March August 2014: Future conditions analysis August 2014: Initial recommendations due September 2014: Local officials meeting October 2014: Second public meeting October/November 2014: Revise recommendations December 2014: Final report Hwy. 138 had 137 crashes per 100 million vehicles miles compared to the state average of 71 per 100 million vehicle miles. However, most of those crashes occurred at the ends of the corridor where the highway meets Hwy. 51 and Hwy. 14. At Hwy. 51, officials reported 28 crashes and Hwy. 14 had 26 crashes. With those two intersections excluded, the crash rate is only 75 crashes per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Mielke noted that roundabouts were added to the Hwy. 14 interchange to reduce the severity of those crashes.

109 total crashes

between 2008 and 2012

32 injury crashes 76 property damage 1

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Access points

Public input

Last Thursdays meeting was the first public meeting on Hwy. 138, but residents have a few more chances to share their concerns about the road with WisDOT officials. At the meeting, guests were able to place stickers on a map and provide corresponding comments about different points of concern. WisDOT officials were on hand to answer individual questions and will collect all the comments in the coming months. Officials will work on future use projects starting in March and working through the summer. A list of initial recommendations will be made by August prior to meeting with local officials in September. Another public meeting is slated for October before a final report is compiled by the end of this year.

In addition to higher crash rates, the Hwy. 138 corridor also has more access points than the average rural state highway, particularly because of the many agricultural access points. A similar road has an average of 10.6 access points per mile whereas Hwy. 138 has 15.5 per mile. Hwy. 138 also has 24 agricultural access points that have variable usage depending on the growing season. An agricultural survey was sent to 30 agricultural landowners with more than 15 acres along the corridor. About half the surveys were returned and showed that at peak times planting and harvesting heavy agricultural equipment crossed the highway about seven times per day. About a quarter of the survey respondents said the highway bisected their land. When agricultural access points are excluded, the road is more in line with the state average for access points with 11.7 per mile.

crashes jumped to 8,900 vehicles fatality per day. Based on 2012 data, only two intersections received a poor grade on traffic flow. Intersections are 137: Hwy. 138 given a grade of A through 75: Hwy. 138 with F, just as in school grades, intersections at Hwy. 51 and rated on their ability and Hwy. 14 excluded to safely and effectively 71: State average for move traffic through. Most similar roads intersections along the corridor are graded A through * Crash rate is per 100 C, however a left turn from million vehicle miles travHwy. 138 to Hwy. 51 and a eled left turn from Hoel Avenue to Hwy. 51/138 both during afternoon peak times earned a D grade. two lanes of travel will be maintained each way, Nearby projects Marcos said drivers could The Hwy. 138 study spill into other roadways is not be conducted in a if theyre looking to avoid vacuum as nearby devel- the project. opment will certainly have Hwy. 73 will also likean impact on future traffic ly see increased use as movement in the area. the interstate expansion WisDOT project manag- gets underway. Closer to er Marcos told the Observ- Stoughton, officials are er that nearby studies and working to make way for a construction projects might new commercial center at have an impact on traffic the corner of Hwy. 51 and along Hwy. 138. The Wis- Hwy. 138. DOT is currently studying The intersection will the traffic corridor along likely feature a roundabout, Hwy. 51 from McFarland but additional access will to Stoughton. be installed along Hwy. Officials are studying 138, leading to additional whether a bypass along safety and access concerns, Hwy. B would serve the Marcos said. community well or if minimal safety improvements could be made to the road. Further east, Interstate 39/90 is planned for expansion to three lanes in each direction from Madison to the state line. While

Crash rate*

Miriam Mimi Gail (Mackin) Bentley, age 82, of Montello, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, while on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She was born on Feb. 14, 1932, in Madison, the daughter of George and Loretta (Cotter) Mackin. Mimi graduated from Madison West High School in 1950. She married her childhood sweetheart, Gordon Emmett Bentley, on June 30, 1951. They moved to Norfolk, Va., for three years while Gordon served in the U.S. Marines. They lived near Milwaukee for ten years before moving to Oregon in 1964. There they owned and operated The Archery Center of Madison, raised their four children and built a world class hunting camp, Bear Paw Landing, in Wabigoon Ontario, where Mimi was chief cook and bottle washer as she liked to call herself. Mimi and Gordon retired in 1989 and moved to their beloved Arrowood near Montello. Mimi loved mowing the lawn on her John Deere tractor, bow hunting, fishing and wood carving. She was a skilled seamstress and knitter. Mimi sewed her own wedding dress and her grandchildren had countless

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AGENDA: 1. Appearance by Dane Co. Sheriff Dept. representative. 2. Constable Reports. 3. Appearance: Ted Olson, Town of Dunkirk Board Member and DCTA Exec Committee Member, to answer questions relating to DCTA and DCTA positions. 4. Public Comment for items not on the agenda: Tim Onsager, Stoughton School District Administrator, regarding referendum information. Bob Hill et all regarding proposed Town Hall. 5. Rutland Cemetery plat update. Addition name and number sequence. 6. 2014 Racetrack schedule and license. Outstanding legal fees. 7. Planning Commission report. 8. Review bids and take necessary action on topographic survey, soil borings and perk tests for new town hall. 9. Discussion about soliciting road work bids with bids to be opened at April Board meeting. 10. Consent Agenda: Minutes December meeting. Treasurers Report. Vouchers and Checks. 11. Correspondence. Cathy Rigdon retirement Stoughton EMS Director. 12. Update on Brooklyn Fire/EMS. 13. Update on Fly Dane. 14. Adjournment. Dawn George, Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

RUTLAND TOWN BOArD MEETING MArCH 4, 2014

terminations of new Hwy 14. d. FUDA update. 6. Adjournment. Dawn George, Clerk Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

Traffic volumes

Safety analysis

The roughly six-mile stretch from Oregon to Stoughton has a crash rate nearly twice the state average because its endpoints are also two major roadways. Marcos said the main reason for the study is to improve safety along the corridor. The road recorded 109 total crashes between 2008 and 2012, excluding car vs. deer crashes. Of those, there was one fatality at Flint Road and 32 crashes with injuries. Seventy-six other crashes only caused property damage. WisDOT consultant Andrew Mielke told the crowd that the corridor had a crash rate of nearly double the statewide average for similar rural highways:

Hwy. 138 can see up to nearly 9,000 vehicles per day in some spots which is close to what Hwy. 51 sees in some parts of the city of Stoughton, according to WisDOT traffic count data. Officials also collected data about the number of vehicles on the road per day. Traffic increases along the eastern edge of the corridor, according to the WisDOTs average annual daily traffic count a measure of annual traffic divided by 365 days. The western segment from Hwy. 14 to Sunrise Road saw about 6,500 vehicles per day. The middle segment from Sunrise Road to Lake Kegonsa Road had about 6,900 vehicles per day. The east segment from Lake Kegonsa Road to Hwy. 51

Agenda: 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of February meeting minutes. 4. Preliminary Inquiry by Joe Eugster regarding possible rezone of Bullsi property to commercial zoning and other uses of the property. 5. Discussion/update/necessary action on items from previous meetings: a. Town of Rutland Comprehensive Plan. b. Hwy 138/14 ParknRide and Impact on Comprehensive plan. c. Update on north and south end

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6:30 p.m. Board Meeting 1. Call Town Board meeting to order. 2. Reading and Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 3. Financial Report and Acceptance. 4. Public Comments. 5. Discussion and possible Approval of Recommendations from Plan Commission: a. Land Division and Rezone; Petition # DCPREZ-2014-1066-7; Parcel # 0509-0829-190-7, 0509-0829-691-1, 05090838-000-7 & 0509-0838-500-2 request is to create 2.0 acre residence from farm land. The property is zoned A-1Ex. One building site will be created. Petitioner and Owner Wayne & Dee Ace, 1219 County Highway D., Oregon, WI 53575. 6. Discussion and possible Action re: DaneCom Radio purchase. 7. Discussion and possible Action re: the purchase of large equipment for public works. 8. Public Works and TORC Report Ace. 9. Discussion and possible Action re: the Anderson Farm Park progress. 10. Communication and Action of the Dane County Board Bollig. 11. Fire & EMS Report (Oregon Van Kampen, Belleville Clark & Brooklyn). 12. Park Committee Report and Action Root. 13. Assessors Report and Recommendation Blomstrom. 14. Set Open Book and Board of Review Dates. 15. Building Inspection Services Report Arnold. 16. Constables Report Wackett. 17. Plan Commission Report and Recommendation - Weber. 18. Discussion and possible Action re: Potential Impacts of the states 201415 Budget Bill. 19. Discussion and possible Action re: Senior Center Van Kampen. 20. Board Communications/ Future

AGENDA OrEGON TOWN BOArD TUEsDAY, MArCH 4, 2014 6:30 p.m. OrEGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD OrEGON, WI 53575

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Agenda Items. 21. Approval of payment vouchers Arnold. 22. Clerks Report Arnold. 23. Adjournment. Note: Agendas are subject to amendment after publication. Check the official posting locations (Town Hall, Town of Oregon Recycling Center and Oregon Village Hall) including the Town website at www.town.oregon.wi.us or join the Towns e-mail list to receive agendas at townoforegon@mailbag.com. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the town may be in attendance at any of the meetings to gather information; however, no action will be taken by any governmental body at said meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to in the meeting notice. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Clerks office at 835-3200 with 48 hours notice. Posted: February 25, 2014 Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

clerks office or other specified location, complete a written application, and vote an absentee ballot during the hours specified for casting an absentee ballot. Peggy Haag, Clerk VILLAGE OF OREGON 117 Spring Street Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-3118 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Mon-Fri) Denise Arnold, Clerk TOWN OF OREGON 1138 Union Road Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-3200 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.) Dawn George, Clerk TOWN OF RUTLAND 4177 Old Stage Road Brooklyn, WI 53521 (608) 455-3925 Call above number for hours Carol Strause, Clerk VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN 210 Commercial St. Brooklyn, WI 53521 (608) 455-4201 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) THE DEADLINE FOR MAKING APPLICATION TO VOTE ABSENTEE BY MAIL IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FIFTH DAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014. MILITARY ELECTORS SHOULD CONTACT THE MUNICIPAL CLERK REGARDING THE DEADLINES FOR REQUESTING OR SUBMITTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. THE FIRST DAY TO VOTE AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERKS OFFICE IS MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2014. THE DEADLINE FOR VOTING AN ABSENTEE BALLOT IN THE CLERKS OFFICE IS 5:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ELECTION, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2014. THE MUNICIPAL CLERK WILL DELIVER VOTED BALLOTS RETURNED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY TO THE PROPER POLLING PLACE OR COUNTING LOCATION BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014 ANY BALLOTS RECEIVED AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE WILL BE COUNTED BY THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS IF POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M. ON THE FRIDAY FOLLOWING THE ELECTION. Published: February 27, 2014 WNAXLP

Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. A qualified elector is any U.S.citizen, who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, who has resided in the ward or municipality where he or she wishes to vote for at least 28 consecutive days before the election. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. TO OBTAIN AN ABSENTEE BALLOT YOU MUST MAKE A REQUEST IN WRITING. Contact your municipal clerk and request that an application for an absentee ballot be sent to you for the primary or election or both. You may also request an absentee ballot by letter. Your written request must list your voting address within the municipality where you wish to vote, the address where the absentee ballot should be sent, if different, and your signature. Special absentee voting application provisions apply to electors who are indefinitely confined to home or a care facility, in the military, hospitalized, or serving as a sequestered juror. If this applies to you, contact the municipal clerk. You can also personally go to the

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115 CEMETERY LOTS & MONUMENTS

143 NOTIcES

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666 MEDIcAl & HEAlTH SUpplIES

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402 HElp WANTED, GENERAl

434 HEAlTH CARE, HUMAN SERvIcES & CHIlD CARE

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AWNING INSTALLER: Must be handy with tools, comfortable with ladders. Safe Driving Record Apply in person at: Gallagher Tent & Awning Company. 809 Plaenert Dr, Madison 53713 DRIVERS: SEMI For 550 Mi radius runs. Home weekends. Mainly WI. Park truck at home! Must have 1 yr exp. Good driving record. Benefit pkg available. Call 800-544-6798 (wcan)

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554 LANDScApINg, LAwN, TREE & GARDEN WORK

SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Snow Removal 608-219-1214

668 MUSIcAl INSTRUMENTS

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STOUGHTON AVAILABLE April 1 Convenient 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 discount plus electric heat. 608-293-1599 VERONA SCHETTLER Terrace 1-bedroom apartments available NOW. For persons 62+ and/or handicapped/ disabled. Rent starts at $443. major appliances included, off street parking, water /sewer, garbage pickup and SNOW removal. call 888-237-5710 for more details. EHO provider and employer.

STOUGHTON- 2/bedroom small house, N. Forrest St. Appliances, basement washer/dryer. Window A/C, deck, offstreet parking. Suitable for 2 people. $695/MO+ utilities/ security deposit. 608-225-9033 or 608-873-7655

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453 VOlUNTEER WANTED

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WISCONSIN COUNCIL for the Blind and Visually Impaired is seeking volunteers for Legislative Day at the Capitol on March 20th. We need 4 volunteers from 9-10am and 6 volunteers from 2-2:30pm to help with registration, serving light refreshments and guiding blind and visually impaired individuals to the legislator office in the State Capitol. Independent Living's Chore Corps is in need of volunteers to help seniors with light housekeeping tasks on a weekly basis. Volunteering at the Middleton Youth Center is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on youth in 5th-8th grade. We are looking for volunteers for a variety of activities including cooking, music, art, sports, gardening and outdoor education. Call the Volunteer Center at 246-4380 or visit volunteeryourtime.org for more information or to learn about other volunteer opportunities.

GUITAR: FENDER American made Standard Stratocaster guitar. Tobacco burst finish, mint condition. Includes tremelo bar, straplocks, and custom fitted Fender hard-shell case. Asking $950 OBO. Call 608-575-5984

672 PETS

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MUST FIND New Homes 2-Cats 1 female/spayed 1 male/neutered, both declawed. Free. 608-719-8145

720 ApARTMENTS

676 PlANTS & FlOwERS

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730 CONDOS & TOwNHOUSES FOR RENT

508 CHIlD CARE & NURSERIES

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LIL' STARS 22/yrs Licensed Daycare (Stoughton), FT/PT w/Preschool Program, Infant-Up. Open-6AM. 608-8730276

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EVANSVILLE TOWNHOUSE 2 Bedroom, Laundry Hook-up Big yard. 1 1/2 baths. $650 + utilities. 608-628-9569

688 SpORTINg GOODS & REcREATIONAl

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516 ClEANINg SERvIcES

572 SNOw REMOvAl

355 REcREATIONAl VEHIclES

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524 CONTRAcTORS

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576 SpEcIAl SERvIcES

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750 STORAgE SpAcES FOR RENT

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BANKRUPTCY- STOUGHTON and surrounding area. Merry Law Offices. 608205-0621. No charge for initial consultation. "We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the bankruptcy code."

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690 WANTED

548 HOME IMpROvEMENT

586 TV, VCR & ElEcTRONIcS REpAIR

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692 ElEcTRONIcS

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696 WANTED TO BUY

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Home & Buildings included Dane County, WI - Dunn & Rutland Townships
Directions to Property: From Oregon North Main Street to Netherwood Street, East 1 mile, Netherwood becomes Rutland Dunn Town Line Road. Auction Location: Town of Brooklyn Hall, 400 Main Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521. Owners: Klein Family Farm LLC. Attorney Representative: David Weller of Boardman & Clark LLP Terms of Auction: Cash offers only. 2% buyers fee. Cashiers check of $50,000.00 earnest money made out to Boardman & Clark LLP, balance due at closing within 30 days. Sellers have the right to vote before accepting or rejecting any or all bids. Viewing & Information: Visit www.georgeauction.com for auction information. Call George Auction Service @ 608-882-6123. Auction Company: Stephanie George Registered WI Auction Company #226 11211 North Union Road, Evansville, WI 53536 (608) 882-6123 Registered WI Auctioneers: Dean George #486, Evansville, WI (608) 882-6123 Riley Kahl #736, Verona, WI (608) 832-4839 For Complete listing and photos log onto www.georgeauction.com

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601 HOUSEHOlD

Tuesday March 25th, 1:00 pm

602 ANTIQUES & COllEcTIBlES 648 FOOD & DRINK

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705 RENTAlS

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.

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211 E Main, Stoughton. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, second floor, 900 sq ft. Natural wood. Organized closet, bookshelf. Office w/built-in cabinet and desk, breakfast bar, A/C, Laundry on-sight. Storage and parking. $695. Available now. 608271-0101. 2 BEDROOM Townhouse apartment w/ full basement on Racetrack Rd-Stoughton $775/mo includes utilities. No Pets. Security deposit and references are required. Available Now for an approved applicant. Call 608-241-6609 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.

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Success: Teacher collaboration producing results with Prairie View fourth-graders

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personalized learning is still in its infancy at the school, shes amazed how well the fourth-grade team is already working together, and credited them for their flexibility and ability to collaborate. It allows them to create forums by which learners are truly engaged in their own learning, she said. Some learners thrive when working independently; some in collaborative groups, while others enjoy utilizing technology to learn. The key to success has been the ability of us to let go of some of the things we used to do and allow learners to help guide and track their own learning. We look forward to what the future holds.

No more middle

Many teachers are used to reciting the same lesson to a class full of students, regardless of ability levels. They refer to this method often derisively as teaching to the middle. While it has its efficiencies, this can leave students behind both those who are slow to grasp a lesson and to advanced learners who often stagnate and grow restless and distracted when not challenged. At its very root, a main theme of the personalized learning initiative thats sweeping across the Oregon School District and districts throughout the country is

simply allowing students to learn at their own pace. This change has energized students in their learning, said Uhlmann. It not only improves their proficiency, but has built confidence as well, she said. Children are able to articulate what they have learned and achieved. Now, the teachers often mix up students, based on how comparable their skills are in a given subject, and the makeup of groups can literally change by the day, keeping teachers on their toes and forcing some extra planning to juggle various groups. Knutson said the kids are reaping the benefits, though, with some already having moved on to fifth-grade skills. We help them find classmates who arent necessarily in their classroom but are working on the same thing, so they get together and work on a project, she said, noting how she had students split into various groups in her classroom on Monday afternoon. The kids I was working with now are working on a lesson in area because theyre at a different place than the other kids. It allows them to just continue to go further, because theres no ceiling, they just keep on growing. With more time on their hands during class, teachers are also able to provide more personalized instruction and let students explore subjects they enjoy. All four classrooms have designated

areas where students can literally lounge around as they wish on a variety of comfy couches and chairs as they quietly read, while teachers can sit at tables and work with others who need or want some special attention. Its a far cry from the old days of 20-some desks pointed to the front of an austere classroom. We have our little minilessons that last 10-15 minutes, but after that, the kids are working on books that are interesting to them and at their just-right level, and were able to meet with individual kids and work with them; helping them identify what their strengths are and what they need to work on to become better readers, Schleinz said.

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ABOVE LEFT Celia Ebert uses modeling clay to design a panda enclosure as she learns about area in math class. ABOVE: Prairie View Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Alex Uhlmanns class has designated areas for students to interact with her and also relax to do individual work.

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a goal of combining social studies and science with nonfiction reading and writing. They also started looking at different ways of presenting materials, and voice and choice, said Uhlmann. We offered many ways for children to access the lessons and started to open our days and not be stuck on time, she said. We continued to improve as teachers and coaches. When working on literacy skills, the teachers now slow down and get deeper into units as never before. With math, students are only assessed when theyre ready, and can go deeper into lessons they enjoy or move slower if needed. No one is never not ready for assessments, said Hedstrom.

aaaOf course, a constant bottom line is how well students do on tests, and the teachers are pleasantly surprised if not even a bit shocked at how much better their students are doing this year, with math test scores are up from previous years and reading levels up significantly, said Knutson. Theres not a need for reteaching as much anymore, which really opens up our time because the kids are getting the skill or were making sure they have it before they move on instead of just being, Weve got to get through, weve got to get through, she said. Were not as fast as we were in previous years, but the kids are getting it, and were still going to finish the whole curriculum. Schleinz said a big change

the group has made is focusing on non-fiction as much as fiction, reading it every morning. She said the switch has made a huge difference in test scores. A majority of kids have just skyrocketed, because theyre more familiar with expository writing, (knowing how) non-fiction writing is organized and how to understand what theyre reading, she said. With the kids being able to have more choice in what theyre reading and writing, theyre holding themselves to higher standards than when we were telling them what to read and what to write. Theyre taking ownership of their learning, and really rising to the occasion.

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