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Business going gangbusters, seeks $150k in TIF
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Kindergarten classes experimenting with larger classrooms

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One year after two kindergarten teachers at Netherwood Knoll Elementary school experimented with combining their classes to excellent results two other sets of kindergarten teachers have formed superkindergartens to more efficiently and effectively teach their young pupils. District technology director Jon Tanner said the key to the success of the three Super-K classes comes down to numbers. For one thing, the Super-K rooms tend to be less crowded, because there is less duplication and redundancy. Rather than each room having a designated play area and library area, for instance, those can now be split up into two rooms. It also allows for better grouping of students. Youre keeping the

Top: Nicolas Camacho and Connor Chancellor team up on a project. Above: from left: Owen Foffel, Connor Donoghue, Nolan Erfurth, Kyleigh Anderson, Jorden Petermann listen as a small group while teacher Mary Daugherty explains a lesson.

room that have exactly the same needs, so if we combine them, then weve got two teachers among four ability groups rather than one. Tanner said the school boards recent push for more personalized learning also plays into the new setup. Its been making people try new things and think, How can we do this better? he said. And thats huge, because we know teaching all the kids the same things at the same time youre missing a bunch of them, because some are beyond that; some are not there yet.

(teacher-student) ratio the same, but teachers can do things with them that they couldnt do the other way, he said. Part of it is from the physical standpoint

At Netherwood, kindergarten teachers Sarah Koch and Jenn Landas teamed up their classes of having different spaces that last year and were pleasantly are more well-suited (for certain surprised at the results. tasks); part of it is the ability Sarah was hired in July 2012, to say, There are some kids in Turn to Super K/Page 7 your room and some kids in my

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Thysse Printing Service has doubled its workforce since moving into a new production facility in the Alpine Business Park 18 months ago. Now owner Jason Thysse wants to double the size of his office and production plant on West Netherwood Road to accommodate the unusually rapid growth of his company. On Nov. 6, he presented village officials with a formal request for tax increment-financing to help cover the estimated $1 million-plus cost to expand the size of his building. Thysse is seeking $150,000 in TIF, a form of taxpayer assistance, to add 12,000 square feet to the companys production facility and 3,000 square feet of office space. He also needs to increase the parking area for employees. Its essentially building another building exactly like what we have now just doubling everything, he told the Observer. The company building occupies about one-third of the three acres Thysse purchased in the fall of 2011 with $265,000 of TIF assistance from the village. He had not requested the help at the time, but village officials suggested the incentive would persuade Thysse to choose Oregon instead of a site he had considered in nearby McFarland. The company moved there from Madison in June 2012. He said he wasnt aware he was buying a parcel with substandard soil until he got into the project. Most of the TIF money hes seeking would be used to prepare the site for building. Thysse also needs the TIF assistance, he said, because his office and production facility is so new that it

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Within the past month, the Friends of the Historic Oregon Water Tower have deposited almost $1,200 in the villages Preserve the Water Tower Fund, pushing the total to more than $4,000. Oregon resident Randy Glysch has been leading the effort to garner as much money as possible to refurbish the water tower and pump house, built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Money in the fund will be used to match grants that Glysch will apply for after the first of the year. He has also sent letters, made phone calls and personal appeals for donations to benefit the project. Now he plans to make his own financial contribution, as well. Glysch, a scientist employed by the State of Wisconsin, is also an experienced stained-glass artist. He has put three of his original stained-glass pieces on sale at the Firefly Coffeehouse and will donate the proceeds to the Water Tower Fund, which is being administered by staff at Village Hall. He said 100 percent of the sales will go toward the restoration of the Village of Oregon Pump

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To get involved in Friends of Historic Oregon Water Tower, call Randy Glysch at 291-0648. To contribute to the pump house project, send a donation: Friends of Historic Oregon Water Tower c/o Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St., Oregon, WI 53575

House and Water Tower. Each of his 11-inch by 20.5-inch stained-glass pieces is an original design that took four to six hours to create, he said. He estimates the normal price tag for each piece would be between $600 and $800; each is listed at $280. Each piece is in a handmade quarter-sawn oak pegged frame, he said. I used the highest quality glass to create these pieces. In earlier interviews with the Observer , Glysch said he moved to the village in June after living in Madison, where he had served as president of his neighborhood association for 17 years. After arriving in Oregon,

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Oregon resident Randy Glysch created three stained-glass pieces and has them on display and for sale at the Firefly Coffeehouse. Proceeds from the sales will go entirely to the Historic Oregon Water Tower fund.

he noticed the historic downtown water tower and pump house and decided that fixing up the pump house would be a good use of his volunteer time. A master gardener, he recognized it wouldnt take a lot of work to

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Recent donations have come from Oregon Community Bank and Bills Food Center, as well as from a senior citizen in Iowa who is a former village resident. Early next year, Glysch plans to apply for matching grants from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission and The Bryant Foundation of

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Commission OKs new plan for Bergamont apartments

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Downsized plans for up to 48 new apartments near Jefferson Street and Bergamont Boulevard are headed to the Oregon Village Board for possible approval in January. The villages Planning Commission recommended approval of the plans last Thursday after rebuffing a request for more apartments and fewer single-family and duplex units a month earlier. The new plan would rezone about six acres for apartments, and it has larger commercial lots along Jefferson Street and larger duplex lots near Drumlin Drive than the previous plan, which had called for 56 apartment units. The commission tabled that plan in November to allow Bergamont own er Fiduciary Real Estate Development to work with village staff in order to bring the maps more in line with what was approved in the comprehensive plan last year. Planning Commission chair Greg Schnelle said the company did what the commission asked it to do. What we have before us is essentially what we asked for, Schnelle said. The boundaries have been moved appropriately. Theyre coming right into compliance with our comprehensive plan. Village of Oregon planner Michael Slavney said in a memo to the village that new maps and rezoning petition are in full compliance with the comprehensive plans future land use map.

Commission against changing commercial space to residential

A proposal to change the remaining two commercial units in the Foxboro Commons from commercial to residential got a cool reception from the villages Planning Commission last week. Commission members had previously allowed some changes to the two buildings, but said building owners should continue to market the last two 2,044 square foot units as commercial spaces. Commissioner John Bieno said that he thought the company would be able to fill the space with commercial clients, and that would be the best use for the community in the long run. The Planning Commission sort of gave the okey dokey to convert a lot of the commercial to residential with the understanding that the last spaces would be held open for commercial, Bieno said. I would have a hard time supporting removing the last two commercial spaces. A real estate agent for the owner said the company has had a hard time filling the commercial spaces because ventilation issues make it impractical for some commercial uses. The space is best suited for small office use, he said. The discussion was conceptual, and no formal action was taken.

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Library monument approved

The latest version of plans for an area near Jefferson Street and Bergamont Boulevard calls for deeper commercial space along Jefferson Street and more space for duplexes to the south. As a result, space for proposed multi-family units in the middle is reduced.

The changes from the previous version include lining up the lot lines of the planned business lots along Jefferson Street with the top of the drainage pond along Bergamont Boulevard. The duplex lots along the south end of the area were enlarged to mirror the depth of the existing duplexes on the north side of Drumlin Drive, Slavney wrote. As a result, the proposed multi-family lots shrunk in size to about 4.75 acres on the west side of Bergamont Boulevard and 1.3 acres on the east side. Slavney noted that the changes leave space

for about 10 multi-family units on the east side and 38 units on the west side. The new plan also includes space for about 19 single-family or duplex units on the west side in the duplex area. The latest plans required the commission to grant an exception to the Bergamont plan in order to allow driveway access closer than 450 feet from Jefferson Street along Bergamont Boulevard. Village public works director Mark Below said the village allowed a similar exception along Alpine Parkway for Oregon

Community Bank and Trust. Slavney said the company would have to return to the board with site plans for the area before any building is started. In addition, certain uses such as having more than one four-unit building on the multi-family lots in the area will require conditional use permits from the village. The Village Board is expected to take action on the certified survey maps at its Jan. 13 meeting. A first reading of the rezoning ordinance was held Monday, with final action slated for January.

The commission approved some changes to the Oregon Public Librarys site plan in order to make room for a monument that will be donated to the library. Commission members approved the changes including removing a tree and moving the bike racks to make room for the statue. The 70-inch-wide decorative bronze monument of children reading will be installed in front of the library on a landscaped island in the parking lot. Mark Ignatowski

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Thanks for supporting our bake sale

We would like to thank everyone who helped make our Christmas bake sale on Dec. 7 a success. Thanks to the Oregon Senior Center for allowing us to hold our bake sale there, our wonderful friends who helped us with the baking, and the wonderful people who purchased our goodies. We were able to divide $1,279 between Kathys house in Milwaukee and the Oregon/Brooklyn food Pantry. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas!! Ginny Owens Kelly Day

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With the recent snowfall in the area, the U.S. Postal Service is asking customers to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, stairs, and mailboxes to help carriers deliver mail for the winter season. Snow and ice make delivery dangerous and slow. Maintaining a clear path to the mail box will help Postal carriers maintain consistent delivery service. Customers receiving door delivery should make sure their sidewalks, steps, and porches are clear. In addition, customers receiving curbside delivery should remove snow piles left by snow plows to keep access to their mailboxes clear for carriers. Delivery service may be delayed or curtailed whenever streets or walkways present hazardous conditions or when snow is piled up in front of mailboxes. We want our carriers to be safe and can only do this with the help of our customers. Craig Hanson Oregon postmaster

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e live in improbable times on a tiny speck in an enormous universe, on world that is full of both perils and promise. And while wars, terrorism, unemployment and global warming dominate the headlines, quiet Uphoff acts of generosity and kindness too often go unnoticed. As we approach the end of another year we have opportunity to reflect on where we have been and where we are headed. Its not all pretty. As the richest nation on earth we are faced with growing income inequality, hunger and child poverty that betray the hopes of millions for whom the American Dream is rapidly fading. With debates in Congress over whether to increase the minimum wage, the net worth of both David and Charles Koch increased last year by more than $6 billion dollars. Thats equivalent to nearly $3 million dollars an hour or 62 times more in an hour than the average household income for a year. The real kicker is the tax rate on investments is often lower than the rate paid by average wage earners. Too much of politics has become about narrow partisanship and divisions, dominated by self-serving ideologies and divide-and-conquer strategies that serve special interests and do little or nothing to promote the general welfare. We are indeed in need of the spirit of Nelson Mandela and reconciliation. Our conversations need to be about what we might and must do together if we are to achieve greatness. Landing a man on the moon, building an Interstate highway system or creating universities or national parks are the result of our collective efforts, working together to build a better country for our children and to preserve this world that we must share with future generations. Our debate must not be so much about big or small government as what might be done to make our institutions and our governmesnt more responsive, efficient and representative of the spirit and the will of the people. And, somehow, we need to figure out how we can share those costs more fairly. As we approach another Christmas, lets try to remember its a season for giving, where our wealth is more fairly measured by what we give than what we can acquire or receive. Perhaps we have become too dependent on leaders. If our government is to be a democracy worthy of the name, it must truly be of, by and for the people -- and if leaders falter or fail, maybe it is the followers who must lead. Finally, I chanced upon a short, but marvelous piece on the Internet that provides an inspiration and a challenge for the New Year: Look around you and greet each day with a sense of awe and wonder, as if it were the first day of your life, then live each day as if it were your last. Charles Uphoff is a City of Fitchburg resident.

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Carol A. Crapp
cruises in the Caribbean and to Alaska; and she participated in Elder Hostels in Dubuque, Lake Geneva, and Green Lake. Carol is survived by her children, Michael (Mary) Crapp, Daniel (Debbie) Crapp, and Jane Cassady; three grandchildren, Eric Crapp, Nikki Elgin, and Darin Carter; three greatgrandsons, CJ and Drew Elgin, and Anthony Joseph Carter; and sister, Virginia Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy; and sister, Betty McCarthy. A Memorial service was held at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, with the Rev. Curt Everson presiding. Inurnment will be held at Prairie Mound Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711. The family is grateful to the nurses and staffs of Oakwood Village, St. Marys Hospital, and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 221-5420

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Sweet story time

About 30 people showed up for story time at the library Saturday. The Dads and Donuts theme brought fathers and their kids for treats and billingual stories.

Carol A. Crapp, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. She was cared for at Agrace HospiceCare. Carol was born on June 6, 1931, to Clarence and Minnie (Olson) Johnson at Madison General Hospital. Carol was a farm wife, homemaker, gardener, cook, matron at the Oregon School for Girls, bookkeeper at Champions business, and 25 year employee of WPS. Carol loved card games, Yahtzee, jig-saw puzzles, reading, attending concerts and musical shows, camping, and traveling. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist and tenor sax player. After retiring, she enjoyed

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First Presbyterian Church puts on holiday music program

First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Bergamont Blvd., invites the public to a Christmas Cantata, Sunday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. The program is directed by Thomas Mielke and brings the FPC choir together with guest musicians from across Dane County. "Last year's cantata was such a success that we moved it to the afternoon, so we could share it with all of our friends and neighbors. This is our gift to the community." said Pastor Le Anne Clausen de Montes, who is also singing in the program. First Presbyterian offers a variety of public music events throughout the year, such as this fall's Broadway Cabaret and a spring picnic with jazz band. Sunday's program includes music ranging from gospel to jazz to traditional carols, interspersed by readings and reflections on the Christmas story. A freewill offering will be accepted and limited childcare is available. For more information, please call 835-3082 or email pastorleannefpc@gmail.com.

Alan E. Schmidt, age 76, of Oregon passed away on Friday, Dec. 6, 2013, at his home in Oregon. He was born on Oct. 21, 1937, in Chicago, the son of Edward and Mary Schmidt. He graduated from Lyons Township High School in Illinois in 1956 and later attended Illinois Institute of Technology, graduating in 1967 with degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Al worked for a number of top engineering companies making key contributions to project work on NASAs Lunar Lander and Skylab Programs. He joined Oscar Mayer in 1981 working in General Machine Development

(GMD), Project Engineer Management and R&D Engineering until his retirement in 1997. After retirement, he remained active teaching Tai Ji, volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America, fishing, hunting and shooting trap. Al is survived by his wife, Maurine MacBride, who he married on Oct. 21, 1996, in Madison. Other survivors include his sons, Clay, Max, Craig (Jenni) Villeneuve and Brian (Debbie) Villeneuve; sister, Nancy (Dwain) Hill; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood Street, Oregon. Visitation and light refreshments will be served at the church, in the Friendship Room, following the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. 835-3515

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Come to Masons on Main from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 to purchase a $4 ticket to take a horse-drawn carriage ride around downtown Oregon. The rides will load behind the restaurant. from 5-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Oregon Public Library and Oregon Senior Center for this free party, including Music Together with Arts Express, Wayne the Wizard, carnival games, crafts, Wheres Waldo treats and more.

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3 p.m., Academy of Sound Holiday Recital, Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 371-9030 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oregon Historical Society open, 159 W. Lincoln St., Oregon

Church Listings
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 Pastor Le Anne Clausen de Montes SUNDAY: 9:30 a.m. Blended Worship 10:30 a.m. Coffee Bar/Fellowship 11 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.41pi.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke (608)835-3755 www.peoplesumc.org Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY 9 and 10:30 a.m. Worship 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

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Annual Community New Years Eve Party, Oregon Public Library and Senior Center 9-11 a.m., legal help by appointment with Nancy Winter, Oregon Senior Center 6:30-8 p.m., Optimist Club monthly meeting, Oregon High School library 2 p.m., Academy of Sound Holiday Concert, Firefly Coffeehouse 6:30 p.m., card party and meal, Oregon Masonic Center, 201 Park St., -220-1924. 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., AARP Smart Driver Program, Oregon Area Senior Center, 888-2277669

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Holiday recital

People are welcome to is holding a holiday recital at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 the Firefly Coffeehouse at at the Oregon High School 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 for Performing Arts Center. Call this annual concert. 371-9030 or visit academyofsound.org for information.

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3-4 p.m., Mueller Dental ribbon cutting, 152 Alpine This is classroom course Pkwy., Oregon that helps older drivers become more aware of the Tuesday, Dec. 31 changes that occur due to New Years Eve aging. This program will be offered at the Oregon Area 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Senior Center from 11:30 Family Fun Day at the a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Rink, Oregon Community Jan. 30. Call 888-227-7669 Sports Arena (100 North Perry Parkway, Oregon) for information. 5-8:30 p.m., Second

Thursday, Jan. 30

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

Monday, Dec. 23

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Thursday, Dec. 19
Oregon Village Meeting (of Dec. 16)

Thursday, Dec. 19
Oregon School Meeting (of Dec. 16)

Swiss Steak, Rice, Broccoli Flowerets, W.W. Bread, Cookie VO: Soy Strips w/Onions & Peppers

Monday, Dec. 23

AMReflexology 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Wii Bowling 1:00 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 4:00 T.O.P.S. Weight Loss

Board

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Friday, Dec. 20

Vende the K-9 Dog (Dec. 5)

Friday, Dec. 20

Senior Center Closed for Christmas Eve

Tuesday, Dec. 24

Saturday, Dec. 21 Sunday, Dec. 22

OHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs Monroe (of Dec. 14)

Senior Center Closed for Christmas Eve

Holiday Play @ Oregon Senior Center (of Dec. 20) Worship Service: Hillcrest Bible Church

Saturday, Dec. 21 Sunday, Dec. 22

Wednesday, Dec. 25

NKE/PVE Orchestra Concert (of Dec. 16) BKE Orchestra/Chorus Concert (of Dec. 17)

Senior Center Closed for Christmas Day

Wednesday, Dec. 25

Senior Center Closed for Christmas Day

Support groups

Thursday, Dec. 26

Monday, Dec. 23

Skate-Tacular @ Oregon Ice Arena (of Dec. 18)

Monday, Dec. 23

Tuesday, Dec. 24

OHS/OMS Chorus Concert (of Dec. 5)

Cream of Potato Soup, Crackers, Turkey Ham & Swiss Cheese on Rye, Apple Slices, Cookie VO: Cheese on Rye w/ lettuce

Thursday, Dec. 26

8:30 Zumba Gold 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 Stretch & Strengthen 12:30 Shopping at Bills 1:00 Cribbage

The Nutcracker Dream Tuesday, Dec. 24 Ballet by A Leap Above Dance OHS Orchestra Concert (of (of Dec. 7) Dec. 12)

Friday, Dec. 27

Wednesday, Dec. 25 Thursday, Dec. 26

Cantata by St. Johns Church OHS Band Concert (of Dec. Choir 15) Academy of Sound Recital Puppet Theater @ Oregon (of Dec. 21) Library (of Dec. 16)

Wednesday, Dec. 25 Thursday, Dec. 26

Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf, California Mix, Peaches, Multi Grain Bread VO: Rice W/ Soy

Friday, Dec. 27

9:00 CLUB 9:00 Wii Bowling 9:30 Blood Pressure

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.

Gifts of the Spirit

In First Corinthians, Paul speaks of various spiritual gifts, including the gifts of prophecy, speaking in tongues, healing, teaching, and even helping and administration. It is clear from the context that Paul is talking about individual gifts which benefit the Christian community. Some will be teachers and some will be preachers. Some will speak in tongues while others will interpret their utterances. All are essential for the health and benefit of the whole, in the same way that the parts of the body are all essential for the integrity and well-being of the whole body. We should cultivate the spiritual gifts which God has bestowed on us, in the same way that we should not let any useful talent go to waste. While some gifts are deemed to be higher than others, we should remember that every gift has its place in the well-integrated community. Prophets and preachers may be more edifying than helpers and administrators, but every church needs its helpers and administrators to function smoothly. We should reflect on our spiritual gifts and how we can develop them to maximize our contribution to our church and the larger body of Christ. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. 1 Corinthians 12: 7

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Super K: Teacher: Enjoys collaboration where kids are learning more than before
Continued from Page 1 and last year I put out a plea to my entire kindergarten team that I needed help, Landas said. The range of abilities, the needs of the kids, their interests and passion, I cant serve them all by myself. Sarah was courageous enough to say, Hey, lets try this. Landas credited Netherwood principal Dan Rikli for backing them up. Hes fantastic in trying things to make students successful, so he said, Figure it out, she said. The teachers spent about 12 hours meeting during winter break last year to hammer out some plans to combine the classes for the second half of the school year. It was a learning experience, but one that left them ready to start this year fresh. There was a lot of backand-forth, and a lot of transitions, and we realized we thought our expectations were similar, but they were different, Landas said. This year, we built our classes together from day one, so its a community of learners 46 kids and the two of us. She was teaching the same lesson at 10 oclock on her side and I was teaching one over here. Now she can teach it and I can watch kids. Having twice the available teachers can also help in getting through to some kids, Landas said. One of the eye-openers was I did a formative assessment on a test and none of the kids had it, she said. We decided because none of them had it, it was the teaching. Sarah did the lesson the very next day which I wouldnt have had the opportunity to do again and we had more than half our students read it. When it came time to score the kids on what they learned last year, the proof was in the results, as well. The expectation for a reading level is a 3, and our mean score last year was a 10, for 46 kids, Landas said. I could have never done that by myself. You kind of pool up the similar learners, so you have a peer group that sort of encourages them. In the Super-K setting, students can much more easily be split into various groups if some students need more work at a subject, or if others can go on to the next lesson. Ill teach a phonics lesson on beginning sounds, and Sarah can watch to see whos coming up with answers all the time, and can take those kids off to do the next thing, Landas said. We want to take every kid up a notch; take every kid further, and thats whats different about what we do here. Cook said she enjoys the collaboration, and said the kids are enjoying it and learning more than before. Right from the beginning, we established that one community, one classroom, she said. You dont have Miss Landis or Miss Koch, you have both. We lesson plan together, we reflect together, we do so much together and kids see that; they see our friendship, and they see what teamwork looks like, so they are doing it, as well. Being able to connect more closely with students and provide more individualized teaching is another big advantage of the combined class, Daugherty said. The kids who are independent are in here, spread out, and theres a teacher there if they need help, and then our very lowerend kids who really heed help with stretching out words and almost one-onone attention, we can put them together at the table with the same teacher and she can concentrate with them, and the other one in the other room has the middle-ground kids; they just need me to touch base with them. Frey said some of the parents were a bit hesitant when they first heard about the larger classrooms, but any fears were quickly overcome. It was a little tricky at registration, because you see the list, and you see 22 (students in a class), 22, 21 45, and some families were concerned, because its something new; its different, she said. They were concerned how things were going to go, but as soon as the doors were open, they came in to see how it was all ran, and weve had some great responses from parents. Theyre just thrilled how things are going. And were psyched; its going very well.

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Bigger classrooms let kids have space to sprawl out and work on assignments.

Brooklyn joins in

Mary Weber and Paula Slattery have been teaching next door to each other at Brooklyn Elementary School for the past seven years. This year, they decided to combine forces to help differentiate the learning for their students starting in February, and found the move beneficial for students, parents and teachers alike. The transition has been gradual, with students starting and ending their days in separate classrooms. Our families have been very receptive and open to the combined classrooms, Weber said. It has been easy on both students and families. The teachers started slowly, with recess and story time together, later adding in Writers Workshop and math time. Later, they joined forces for some family events, which were also successful. Slattery said the biggest difference in the combined classroom is the ability to effectively differentiate for the variety of learning levels. We have a space for children who work best in quiet settings, small groups or with the supplement of music. We allow children

to show us what works best for them and adapt our teaching to accommodate, she said. We have been able to pool additional staff at our teaming times. Because of the two classrooms, we also have double the parent volunteers to help at our writing times.Our children are able to all work at their own levels and feel successful.

At Prairie View

Prairie View Elementary kindergarten teacher Mary Daugherty saw the opportunity to team up with her colleague Diane Frey when the schools leadership group started talking about opportunities for personalized learning. I said, This is our chance, this is the time we can do this, she said. The two teachers have job-shared together for the past 10 years and have worked together very closely, so they immediately launched into a partnership. Im from Sauk (City) and my kids go there, and

they had bigger classrooms, so the mom in me knew it would work, Frey said. Figuring out the logistics was a little tricky, just getting that many kiddos from point A to point B, so we spent a lot of time planning. The two spent many hours working together during the summer and first few weeks of the school year, learning what worked, and what needed to change. Our husbands wondered when we were going to come home, Daugherty chuckled. But all the planning and extra work has paid off. We went through, stepby-step, what worked, what didnt how can we change it for the next day? Frey said. And we planned out the next day how are we going to do this, whos going to be in charge, who will be supporting, what rooms are we going to be using? The two made some physical changes to the rooms that have helped, as

well. An old storage area that used to sit between the two classrooms has been changed into a common resource room, splitting the areas into a mainly academic one and a play area. We wanted a spot where all 45 kids could work and focus; there isnt playtime over there, Frey said. We wanted all the distractions to be in one area. For some kiddos, the curriculum is kind of rigorous, and if were expecting you to do writing or math and youre looking at the trucks and you really want to play with trucks, now that distraction is gone.

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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON DECEMBER 9, 2013
Ms. Odorico. Motion passed 7-0. D. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Student Achievement 1. Building Goals Feedback Will discuss at December 16 meeting. 2. Referendum Discussion Discussion held. E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Other Topics-none; F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Personalized Learning Update Jon Fishwild & Jen Erhlich presented. 2. From OEA President G. CLOSING: 1. Future Agenda was established. 2. Check Out H. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Vogeler moved and Mr. Ramin seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. Jeff Ramin, Clerk Oregon School District Published: December 19, 2013 WNAXLP a. ORCHARDS (Oregon Child Absenteeism due to Respiratory Disease Study). Presentation from Dr. Jon Temte, Shari Barlow, Pete Shult, PhD., and Tom Haupt. On behalf of the policy committee, Mr. Ramin moved to approve the ORCHARDS proposal presented by Dr. Temte. In a roll call vote, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf, Mr. Zach, Ms. Vogeler and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed 7-0. b. 354 Instructional Materials Selection: On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Ramin moved to delete policy 355 and 1.07 and to approve 354 Policy. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. c. 446 Actions Affecting Family Custody/Placement: On behalf of the Policy Committee, Mr. Ramin moved approval of 446 policy. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 2. FROM HAC: a. 2014-2015 Calendar: On behalf of the Human Assets Committee, Mr. Zach moved to approve the 2014-2015 school year calendar as proposed. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. b. Amendment to 2013 Flex Plan: On behalf of the Human Assets Committee, Mr. Zach moved to adopt a resolution amending the Districts Flex Plan to allow for a $500 carry over starting with the 2013 plan. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 3. Consideration of Rescheduling the December 23, 2013 Board Meeting for December 16, 2013; Mr. Zach moved and Mr. Christensen seconded the motion to approve the rescheduling of the December 23, 2013 for December 16, 2013. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Zach, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause and Ms. Odorico. Board member Vogeler voted no. Motion passed 6-1. D. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Student Achievement No items for discussion. E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Other Topics No items for discussion. F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. FFA Field Trip Presentation-Ms. Jillian Beaty along with Mikayla Berge, McKenzie Mandt, Alexis Hills, Moriah Bell, Jenna Keiser, and EmmaRae Brown presented on their recent Louisville, Kentucky trip. 2. Personalized Learning Update RCI; Mr. Tanner, Ms. Kay Kissling and Ms. Celia Paczwa updated the Board at what they are doing at RCI with regard to personalized learning. 3. From OEA President-not present. G. CLOSING: 1. Future Agenda was established. 2. Check Out H. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: Consideration to move into closed executive session on item H1, 2 & 3 as provided under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1) (c), (e) & (g): Mr. Zach moved and Mr. Mixdorf seconded the motion to move into closed executive session. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Ramin, Mr. Mixdorf, Mr. Christensen, Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Krause, Mr. Zach and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed by 7-0. 1. Negotiations -2013-2014 Collective Bargaining Agreement; Discussion held. 2. Negotiations Teacher Compensation for 2014-2015; Discussion held. 3. OEA Requests Regarding Staff Meetings (Legal Advice); Discussion held. I. ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Zach moved and Mr. Christensen seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Jeff Ramin, Clerk Oregon School District Published: December 19, 2013 WNAXLP

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The regular meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to order by the President, Ms. Courtney Odorico at 6:30 p.m. in the Rome Corners Intermediate School in the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the following board members were present: Mr. Wayne Mixdorf, Mr. Dan Krause, Mr. Lee Christensen, Mr. Jeff Ramin, Ms. Rae Vogeler, Mr. Steve Zach and Ms. Courtney Odorico. The following board members were absent: none. Administrators present: Dr. Brian Busler, Mr. Andy Weiland, Dr. Anita Koehler, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Mr. Jon Tanner, Ms. Kelly Meyers, Ms. Tori Whitish, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Candace Weidensee and Ms. Shannon Anderson. Ms. Jayne Wick was present for note taking. Proof in the form of a certificate by the Oregon Observer of communications and public notice given to the public and the Oregon Observer and a certificate of posting as required by Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes as to the holding of this meeting was presented by Ms. Odorico. Mr. Ramin moved and Mr. Krause seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting according to the agenda as posted. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mr. Krause moved and Ms. Vogeler seconded the motion to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar. 1. Approve minutes of the November 25, 2013 meeting 2. Approve vouchers in the amount of $ 1,045,552.20 3. Treasurers Report, if any none; 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements, if any none; 5. Staff Assignments, if any none; 6. Field Trip Requests, if any none; 7. Acceptance of Donations Oregon Band Boosters in the amount of $10,118.26; Leather couch and chair to PVE Creativity Lab from Patrick and Beth Scharmer; In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Krause, Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Mixdorf, Mr. Zach, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Christensen and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None. C. ACTION ITEMS: 1. 66.0301 Contract School to Career Program: Ms. Vogeler moved and Mr. Ramin seconded the motion to approve the School Career Program 66.0301 Contract. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf, Mr. Zach and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed 7-0. 2. 2014-2015 OHS Course Proposals; Ms. Meyers explained the packet of revised courses. Mr. Zach moved and Ms. Vogeler seconded the motion to approve the revised course proposals with the changes as presented by Ms. Meyers. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Zach, Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed 7-0. Ms. Meyers then presented the new courses proposal. Mr. Zach moved and Ms. Vogeler seconded the motion to approve the new courses with the exception of Sophomore Journalism. Ms. Meyers will bring back for approval to the December 16th meeting the Sophomore Journalism with more information as requested by board members. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Zach, Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf and

The regular meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to order by the President, Ms. Odorico at 5:04 PM in the Oregon High School in the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the following board members were present: Mr. Wayne Mixdorf, Mr. Lee Christensen, Mr. Jeff Ramin, Ms. Rae Vogeler, and Ms. Courtney Odorico. The following board members were absent: none. Administrators present: Mr. Andy Weiland, Dr. Anita Koehler, Mrs. Candace Weidensee, Mr. Dan Rikli, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Mr. Jon Tanner, Ms. Jina Jonen, Ms. Kelly Meyers, Ms. Mary Kramer, Mr. Jason Wilhelm, Mr. Michael Carr and Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Proof in the form of a certificate by the Oregon Observer of communications and public notice given to the public and the Oregon Observer and a certificate of posting as required by Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes as to the holding of this meeting was presented by Ms. Odorico. Mr. Zach arrived at 5:06 p.m. Mr. Ramin moved and Mr. Mixdorf seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting according to the agenda as posted. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. 1. OHS Site Visit Dialogue with OHS Staff: Mr. Krause arrived at approximately 5:25 p.m. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mr. Zach moved and Mr. Christensen seconded the motion to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar. 1. Approve minutes of the November 11, 2013 meeting; 2. Approve vouchers in the amount of $ 982,396.48; 3. Treasurers Report for October 31, 2013; 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements none; 5. Staff Assignment Katelynn Cloud 1.0 FTE Interim Cross Categorical Teacher at BKE; 6. Field Trip Requests none; 7. Acceptance of Donations none; 8. Open Enrollment Exception Application 1 for third grade. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Zach, Mr. Christensen, Mr. Mixdorf, Ms. Vogeler, Mr. Ramin, Mr. Krause and Ms. Odorico. Motion passed 7-0. B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None. C. ACTION ITEMS: 1. From Policy:

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Panthers bounce back, give Nedelcoff 300th win

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Defense smothers Monroe

Panthers hold the Cheesemakers to six points in the second half
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Senior forward Maddy Gits fights for a loose ball in the second quarter last Saturday in a Badger South Conference game against Monroe at Oregon High School. The Panthers dominated Monroe 43-18. Gits was honored before the game by athletic administrator Mike Carr and head coach Corey Sielaff for reaching 1,000 points in her career on Dec. 6.

Senior forward Maddy Gits may have been honored for scoring 1,000 points before last Saturdays Oregon girls basketball game against Monroe, but it was the defense that stole the show.

Gits and company forced 21 turnovers, which included 13 steals, in a 43-18 blowout. Sophomore guard Cassidy Nikolai had three steals to lead the Panthers (5-0 overall, 2-0 Badger South), while senior guard Dani Ironmonger, junior forward Riley Rosemeyer, junior guard Mikayla Kurilla and sophomore guard Leah Koopman all added two apiece. Gits and junior guard Kelsey Jahn each had one. The defense is working well, and we work on it for almost

half the practice every day, Gits said. The fact that it is coming together and stopping teams and keeping Monroe under 30 points is amazing. Head coach Corey Sielaff said she wanted to instill a tough, physical game plan for Oregon this season, and last Saturdays game was a carbon copy of what she expects. The Panthers smothered the Cheesemakers all game with a full-court press. We made the press a point

of emphasis, because they got the first pass, and we wanted to extend and force some 10-second calls, Sielaff said. They are picking it up. They are working hard in practice to go to that next step. We are at a point in the season where we are done teaching the first part. We are getting the offense off the press, getting those tips, getting those steals and almost getting charges on the sidelines. That is where we want

It was a tough first quarter for the Oregon High School boys basketball team last Friday at Fort Atkinson. The Panthers were 0-for10 from the floor to start the game but were only down by five, and they bounced back to get back to .500 overall with a 46-36 win. We got a little bit more to the free-throw line, head coach Jon Nedelcoff said. We got a little better defensively as the game went on, and we didnt have many breakdowns. We werent giving away any easy looks. In the end, we are almost one point for possession. That means you are very efficient and proficient as an offense. Oregon (3-3 overall, 1-2 Badger South) also helped Nedelcoff reach his 300th win as a head coach. Nedelcoff is in his 20th year as a head coach, and he has been at Oregon for four years. I have been fortunate to be around a lot of good people, coaches, administrators and players, he said. It also helps to have a family who are able to put up with their father or husband while they are gone. But it ultimately comes down to the players. The players have to buy in. They might not like to hear what I have to say, but they have to channel it and do what is best for the team. Junior forward Josh Sromovsky returned as a starter after suffering an ankle

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Panthers blanked by Silver Eagles

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What looked to be an early-season Badger South Conference test last Thursday turned out to be anything but for the host Oregon boys hockey team. Instead the visiting Monona Grove Silver Eagles put the breaks on the Panthers earlyseason momentum, rolling to a 7-0 victory inside the Oregon Community Sports Arena. Undefeated in their two previous conference games, the Panthers watched Zach Johnston score twice in the first period before building a seven-goal lead to get the running clock in the second. The two-goal deficit in the first period didnt really bother Panthers head coach Rick Fleming.

I knew there was plenty of time to get back into the hockey game, he said. The loss of junior defenseman Nate Anderson, Oregons top defenseman with Collin Bundy having yet to play this season, was a real concern, however. We really felt his presence gone, Fleming said. With Nate going down we struggled, particularly against the Johnston twins. Johnston and the Silver Eagles, who havent won a conference title since joining the Badger South, cemented the win with five-unanswered goals in the decisive second period of their first conference game this season. In total, Johnston finished with five points, adding three assists in the blowout. It was good to get a jump and to

get things going in the first period, Monona Grove head coach Dave Kinsler said. Travis picked the corners on Jordan a couple of times and then all of a sudden the floodgates kind of opened in the second period. Losing a couple of skaters in the first period, the Silver Eagles scrambled between periods to readjust their second and third lines. The puck really bounced in our favor in the second period, Kinsler said. Monona Grove improved to 3-00 overall (1-0-0 conference) with the win. This was a nice road win for us, Kinsler said. Oregon has always been a tough game for us.

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A 57-15 dual loss to Mount Horeb/ Barneveld wasnt the best night for the Oregon wrestling team Tuesday, but there were a few positives to take away. The host Panthers had wins by seniors Jawon Turner, Chad Walsh and Andrew Nyenhuis and a few exciting matches that could have gone either way. However, in the matches that could have gone either way, a few mistakes turned into huge difference makers that eventually led to losses. Juniors Christian Alcala and Omar Sacramento, sophomore James Freund and freshman Eriq Christensen all had chances to win but just never could get full control. In wrestling, even the smallest mistakes are going to cost us big, head coach Ned Lease said. I told James after his match, and

even some of the other guys, You wrestled a good match but, in the end, you gave up more points. You wrestled well, but you gave up some things too. Without senior William Frauchiger, who was out do to an eye injury, Oregon was even younger on the mat. But Turner (120) pounds) and Walsh (160) did their part as senior leaders. Turner quickly got control over MH/B freshman Nate Kruse and scored a pin in 36 seconds. Walsh was able to handle sophomore Brad Jones in a 5-1 decision. Nyenhuis (192) picked up his win by forfeit after a few wrestlers shuffled around for MH/B. After that, it was tough for the Panthers, which allowed seven pins. But there were some high points in some of the losses. Christensen wrestled senior Cole Syvrud,

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After a tough week of practice, the Oregon/Belleville boys swim team traveled to Fort Atkinson for the Blackhawk Invitational. Even with several swimmers out with injuries and sickness, we came out of the meet with 22 out of 33 swims as best times, Panthers head coach Scott Krueger said. Jackson Marsdens 12th-place finish in the 50-yard freestyle (24.28) and 13th place finish in the 200-yard freestyle (2:03.16) led the Panthers. Bellevilles Eli Rule added a 15th-place finish in the 500 free (5.44.04) and

100 backstroke (1:05.12). Rule and Marsden were joined by Ben Kaeppler and Josh Greene on the 200 free relay, which finished a team-best 11th overall in 1:43.12. The Panthers 400 free relay team of David Heim, Greene, Marsden and Rule posted a 3:58.79 to finish 12th. McFarland dominated the meet with 435 points to hold off last years WIAA Division 2 state runner-up Madison Edgewood (388.5). Between Monona Grove, Edgewood (second), Milton (third), McFarland (fourth) and the Blackhawks (fifth), the Badger Conference supplied the top five at

last years D2 state swimming meet. Oregon finished second to last out of the 11 teams competing with 34.5 points. This weeks Badger South Conference dual against Madison Edgewood, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16, has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday at Edgewood High School. That marks the Panthers final meet of the season. Oregon returns to action in the new year at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, for the Stoughton Invitational. The Panthers dive back into conference action at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Milton.

Icebergs skate to second place at University School of Milwaukee Classic

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they took second place. It was the programs best finish in the tournament in the last four years. Stoughton opened the tournament by dominating play against the Brookfield Glaciers en route to a 3-1

win. Still, the Icebergs scoring was held off until the third period when Oregons Tasha Martin, MGs Abi Louis, and Stoughtons Casey Marsh tallied three goals in a row in a

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span of just over 6 minutes. While Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said, Scoring is always nice to see from any skaters. Louis notched her second goal ever as a senior and Martin scored her second since moving out to forward from between the pipes as goalie. The Icebergs outshot the Glaciers 34-13. Game 2 was a fastpaced, physical contest against a very talented University School Milwaukee (6-1-1) team ranked fourth on the WisconsinPrepHockey state poll, a team Jochmann said he expects to make a serious run at the state tournament this year. Period by period, the Icebergs stuck with the Wildcats, but werent able to put the puck into the net, falling 5-0. This game showed that a solid work ethic in practice brings returns on the ice, regardless of the final score, Jochmann said. Even though his team outshot the Icebergs 40-14, USM coach Jason Woods credited the Stoughton

co-op, Since those first games in Waupun to start the season, the Icebergs have improved remarkably. Stoughton faced the Waupaca co-op in its final game with Jochmann opting for some major lineup changes, switching forwards and defenseman in what amounted to an 8-1 victory. Giving players the chance to experience a new position, Jochmann said, the hope was that the girls would overcome the adversity and just play some fast-paced, wide-open, system-free hockey. The coaching staff stuck with this plan for two periods. While frustrated at times, the Icebergs were able to tally four goals to Waupacas one over two periods. Scoring over that time came from MGs Sara Wollin and Sam Kinsler and Oregons Maddy Hess, who are all normally defensive players. Wrapping up the third period, the Icebergs brought the lines back

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Holy Mother of Consolation has entered two basketball teams into the high school varsity league of the CYO (Catholic Youth Organization), and it has had two weeks of games so far. HMC White went 2-0, while HMC blue was 1-1. The White team defeated Blackhawk Bubonic Swag 39-33 and St. Alberts the Great (Sun Prairie) 54-47 in overtime. John Hermus and Jarret Cina each scored 12 points in week two. Tom Bartz led HMC White with 9 points in week one. HMC Blue defeated Waunakee First Presbyterians 47-32 in week one and lost to St. Maria Goretti 60-53 in week two. Bartz led the blue team with 17 points in week 2, while Jake Taplick led with 15 points in week one. This is the first time Oregon has had a presence in CYO, which has existed as a sports organization since 1930. The CYO league of Dane County is run by Dan and Dorie Prochoshka and consists of varsity, JV and freshman levels. There are 29 teams total.

Girls BB: Gits is honored for reaching 1,000 points

Continued from page 9 the press to go, and it dictated the pace of the game. We played our way rather than playing their way. Oregon only allowed six points in the second half and led 24-12 at halftime. The closest Monroe, which never led, was all game was when it was 3-2 Panthers with five minutes left in the first quarter. Add that Oregon only turned the ball over 10 times, and it shows a dominating performance by a team ranked No. 8 in Division 2 in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association poll. And even with the game well in hand, girls were still diving on the floor and battling for loose balls. Nothing makes a coach happier than seeing kids diving around and picking each other up and when kids come off the court with blood and bruises, that is great. We want to be tough, Sielaff said. We want to be OK with chasing after everything. We are constantly moving, and we are constantly trying to get something happening rather than letting it come to us. Gits led the Panthers with 13 points, while Nikolai added eight, all in the first quarter. Eight other Panthers scored on the night. Sophomore guard Brooke Adams led Monroe (2-2, 1-1) with seven points. The Panthers continue the season at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at rival Stoughton (2-2, 1-1). We are so excited and really confident going in, Gits said. Just the fact that it is Stoughton they beat us in a Waunakee tournament over the summer we just want the payback that we deserve. Oregon plays in the Janesville Photos by Anthony Iozzo Craig tournament Dec. 27-28 before a first-place showdown with Mono- Above, Senior forward Katie Boehnen drives to the basket last Saturday in a Badger South na Grove at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. Conference game against Monroe; (below) senior forward Maddy Gits receives a special ball for reaching 1,000 points from athletic director Mike Carr before Saturdays game. 9, at Oregon High School.

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Junior forward Josh Sromovsky takes a jumpshot Friday in a Badger South Conference game at Fort Atkinson. Sromovsky scored 15 points in a 46-36 win.

Gits reaches 1,000 points

Boys BB: Rival Stoughton

is up next on the schedule
Continued from page 9 injury before the season. He led Oregon with 15 points. Junior center Markus Tobias added 14. Junior guard Jon Conduah chipped in seven points. Oregon hosts Stoughton (4-1, 2-0) at 7:30 p.m. Friday. There is a rivalry there, and there has been a lot of pushing and pulling in the last few years, Nedelcoff said. The winning team does two different things. They 1) win the 50-50 battle and 2) go on a little bit of a run at least once during the game.

MSO: Defending conference

champs are up next
Continued from page 10 together in a more normal setup. Louis, Martin and Marsh, who netted a hat trick, all added goals. Junior goaltender Kenzie Torpy turned away 26 of 27 shots on goal. The Icebergs (5-3-0, 2-0-0 Badger Conference) play three games next week, against the defending conference champion Cap City Cougars (5-3-0, 3-0-0) in Waunakee on Thursday, at home Friday against Marshfield and at Madison Ice Arena against the ninth-ranked Middleton Metro Lynx (4-3-0, 1-1-0) on Saturday before the holiday break. Stoughton heads north to Rhineland after Christmas (Dec. 26-28) where the team looks to defend last years HodagLand Invitational tournament title.

Before the game, Gits received a special basketball from athletic administrator Mike Carr to commemorate her 1,000-point milestone she reached in a game at Madison Edgewood Dec. 6. Gits has scored 54 points this season so far. She scored 315 the past two seasons and 286 as a freshman. She has started on varsity all four years. It has always been one of my goals since I entered high school to score 1,000 points, so the fact that I reached it was just an honor for me, Gits said. The fact that Les Luehring, my original coach, gave me the opportunity to start as a freshman and play as a freshman was just an honor as well. So I am really glad the girls helped me out and let me score 1,000 points.

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Continued from page 10 who is ranked No. 14 on wiwrestling.com, at 145 pounds and nearly pulled out a pin in the first minute of the match. Syvrud rolled over and not only saved the pin but also saved points as the referee wound up giving him a takedown once he regained control. Christensen ended up being pinned in 3:26. That was a really strong, physical match, Lease said. In one of the most exciting matches of the night, Alcala (170) was looking like he had his match won, leading junior Wyatt Thompson by eight points in the second period. But the match suddenly went back-and-forth and ended in a tough loss as Alcala was pinned in 5:15. After Thompson allowed Alcala a point to go neutral with under a minute to go and down 15-11, he got a quick move, a takedown and was able to get the fall. The second period of the match had even more momentum changes. Thompson got a takedown to the roar of the MH/B fans, and Alcala quickly followed up with a reversal and near fall to make it 12-4. But Thompson came right back with a takedown and a near fall as time expired to cut the lead to 12-9. Christians match was really exciting, and I thought we had that one early, Lease said. That was our goal. Our goal was to come out here and wrestle physical ... We have a lot of work to do. I am putting it on the seniors to bring it around. Freund (152) came back to tie his match with a near fall in the third period, but he quickly lost control to a reversal and a near fall for himself defeated Logan Sheckles (Fennimore) 12-5. Sampson lost to Brady Hansen (Fort Atkinson) in a 12-2 major decision and was pinned by Forrest Hawkinson (Sun Prairie) in 2:41. Nyenhuis pinned Noah Riley (Fennimore) in 1:57 and picked up a 12-2 major decision over Noah Martinez (Kettle Moraine). He also had a 5-2 decision over Gage Neumaier (Sauk Prairie). He lost to Wesley Schultz (Sun Prairie) 7-0 and Nick Somers (Beloit Memorial) 4-0. Frauchiger was next with a fourth-place finish at 145 pounds. After a bye, he won 9-7 over Juan Elizondo (Sauk Prairie) but was injured and had to forfeit his final three matches. Turner was fifth at 120 pounds. He pinned Oregons Robert Corliss in 1:19, and he pinned Abe Rossmiller (Sun Prairie) in 5:32. Turner added a 7-6 decision over Brandon Mucci (Waukesha South), and he won by injury default over Matt Wagemann (Wilmot-Union). Turner lost to Tepra Wright (Wisconsin Lutheran) in a 17-2 technical fall. Sacramento was seventh at 138 pounds, and junior Connor Timberlake was eighth at 220. Sacramento had two pins, one over Ben Wheeler (Marshall) in 2:40 and another over Dillin Aide (Fennimore) in 56 seconds. Sacramento lost his other three matches. Timberlake won his first match before dropping his next four. He pinned Cody McCollough (Fennimore) in 3:12. Sauk Prairie finished in first place with 743 points, while Wisconsin Lutheran was second with 734. Fort Atkinson took third with 693.

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Junior Omar Sacramento (138 pounds) grapples with Mount Horeb/Barneveld junior Bobby Ties on Tuesday in a dual meet at Oregon High School.

and wound up losing 11-6 to sophomore Austin Stramm. Sacramento (138) had a lead in his match with junior Bobby Ties early on and later had a chance for a comeback but couldnt get the big takedown in an 10-6 loss. Oregon travels to Milton at 7:30 p.m. Friday for a dual meet. It then goes to Mount Horeb High School for an invitational at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.

Bob Downing Scramble

The Panthers traveled to Sun Prairie High School for the Bob Downing Scramble last Saturday and finished ninth with 440 points. Walsh had the highest finish with a second place at 160 pounds. Walsh was 4-1. He pinned Jordan Aide (Fennimore) in 52 seconds, and he defeated Seth Weide (Wisconsin Lutheran) in a 10-1 major

decision. Walsh also defeated Ron Kraft (Beaver Dam) 7-6 and Cody Pastorius (Sun Prairie) 9-3. The loss was by fall to Austin Powell (Sauk Prairie) in 3:29. Senior Matt Sampson (182 pounds) and Nyenhuis (192) both took home third-place finishes. Sampson pinned Bryce Brown (Appleton East) in 3:41 and Dalton Miles (Fennimore) in 3:35. He also

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They always play really well. January is really where conference is won or lost so to speak. No one has ever won conference with more than two losses, Kinsler added. Youve got to be ready to play every night. Monona Grove freshman Andryi Nahrinaik stopped 19 shots in the win, while junior Cameron Teuscher added 10 more saves. Oregon senior Zach Jordan turned away 37 shots in the loss and freshman Henry Roskos added five more saves. We had an emotional win two nights before, but championship teams respond from night to night, Fleming said. The bottom line is that we didnt work hard enough the first couple periods. We got rattled tonight. Weve got to lick our wounds and learn from it.

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EAST MADISON/MONONA Coalition of the Aging, Inc. invites you to become a "snow angel" to a senior in need by taking care of their snow removal needs this season. Snow removal is crucial for older adults in the area. We have numerous clients who are physically unable to clear their sidewalks and driveways and they desperately need to get to medical appointments, receive Meals on Wheels and remain independent. Do you have a warm smile and a desire to help someone less fortunate? Help deliver meals over the noon hour to Home Health United clients who are homebound in the Madison, Monona, Middleton or Sun Prairie area. Meals are provided 365 days a year and a route takes about 1 hour to complete. Volunteers are required to have a valid driver's license. United Way 2-1-1 is seeking new volunteers to become Information and Referral Specialists. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about community resources and would like to assist people in finding ways to give and get help, United Way 2-1-1 may be the place for you! Our volunteers staff the telephones lines, answering questions about resources available in the service area. Call the Volunteer Center at 246-4380 or visit www.volunteeryourtime.org for more information about this and other volunteer opportunities.

586 TV, VCR & ElECTRONICS REpAIR

BOOKKEEPING SERVICE For your small business. Joy 608-712-6286 jhammer9780@tds.net

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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.

EVANSVILLE LARGE 2 bdrm upper. New kitchen and bathroom, off street parking, nice yard. $500/pr month plus utilities. 608-295-6665 GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments 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

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604 ApplIANCES

NEW MATTRESS SETS from $89. All sizes in stock! 9 styles. www. PlymouthFurnitureWI.com 2133 Eastern Ave. Plymouth, WI Open 7 days a week (wcan)

668 MUSICAl INSTRUMENTS

WASHER/DRYER SET, Amana. Used 8 months. In excellent used condition. Asking $500. 608-553-4227. Leave a message. 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.

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

OREGON 1-BEDROOM Apartment. 2-Car garage. $640/month. No pets. Jane 608-271-7071 OREGON - 3 bedrooms, 1 bath duplex. W/D-S/R, near schools. NO pets, NO smoking $750/mo. Available 1/15 608843-9185 STOUGHTON- 105 West St, 2 bedroom, appliances, water, heat, A/C, ceiling fan included, on site laundry. Well kept and maintained. On site manager. Next to Park. $710 per month. 608-238-3815 STOUGHTON 1-BEDROOM +Den, All Appliances, Washer/Dryer, Deck, Patio, Full Basement, Attached Garage. No Pets. No Smoking. $695/Mo. 608-8358806

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

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STOUGHTON WEST St. Spacious 2 bdrm town home in nice neighborhood. 1 1/2 bath, full basement, 2 car attached garage, large yard with fenced area in back, includes lawn mowing except inside fenced area, central air high efficiency furnace. $1050. 1/2 month's rent sec. dep. Call Brady 608-286-5282. 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 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 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Oregon Observer unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 8459559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

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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 STOUGHTON 2BR $725 includes heat, water/sewer. No dogs, 1 cat is Ok. EHO. 608-222-1981 ext 2 or 3.

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

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Frank Beverage Group in Middleton, WI is hiring full-time Beer Drivers & Driver Helpers. Applicants must possess a good work ethic, an excellent driving record, great customer service skills and a CAN DO attitude. These positions make multiple stops delivering product to retailers, bars and restaurants. Drivers & Helpers are responsible for unloading and physically moving product into the customers facilities. Jobs include repetitive lifting of 50-160 pounds. The Helper is a training position where you work towards acquiring your CDL, for eventual promotion to a Driver. We offer a competitive benets package and compensation. Helpers start at $12.00/hr. Drivers start at $13.50/hr. and earn $15/hr. after one year plus merit increases. Hours vary depending on route, but are generally 5am-3pm M-F or 5am-4pm T-F (Based on route assigned) Typical work week is 45+ hours. To apply, go to www.frankbeveragegroup.com under the Employment Tab or call 608-836-6000 ext. 550 for more information. Applicants for Driver & Helper MUST complete both employment application AND driver application. Incomplete applications are not considered. UN326244

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Continued from page 1 hasnt accumulated enough value to use as equity. One of the main reasons Im asking for assistance is its so soon after the initial build, the property hasnt really accumulated in value to where I can pull cash out of our existing building to put into the deal, Thysse explained. And then also just because of the extra money I have to put into improving the soil conditions. In a letter to the Village Board, Thysse wrote that the expansion would generate $20,000 a year more in property taxes, which would pay back the TIF district in seven-and-a -half years. He also asked the village to waive its building permit fees. That district, TIF 3, was established in 2005 and must be closed by 2032. In order to use TIF, which combines revenues from all the taxing jurisdictions, the village must show that the development would not happen without its use, known as the but for test. The Village Board has met at least three times in closed session, including Monday night this week, to discuss Thysses request. Trustees have yet to decide how to respond, but village administrator Mike Gracz said Monday the village is very fortunate to have them in town and that hopefully after the holidays well have an just sink into the ground. Thysse said he hopes the village will back his plans to expand with the TIF assistance he says he needs. The company desperately needs to break ground in April. If they say no, Im not sure what Ill do, he said. He noted that adding local employment has value to the larger community. I know just with the 35 people we have here, most of them are going out to lunch every day and doing a lot of grocery shopping, he said. I didnt realize what that would bring to a small community until I was actually here and could see our employees going out and using a lot of these local resources. He and his sales staff have developed a circuit in town where they take clients to lunch. One day theyre at Masons on Main, the next at Mulligans or some other local restaurant. He also pointed out that he lives in the village with his family and supports the community in many ways. We do pro bono work for tons of local organizations and try to help out the community as much as we can, Thysse said. We feel like the village and the community has helped us a lot to get here, and we want to give back what we can. Beyond those reasons, he said his TIF request is reasonable and will be good for the village in the long term. I think its a huge benefit, he said.

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Thysse has grown significantly since opening in June 2012. The growth prompted the company to ask for TIF assistance while it seeks to expand to nearly twice its current size.

agreement on this. Village President Steve Staton said the company has been a good business to have in Oregon and that Jason Thysse has been a good ambassador for the village. Weve been pleased with how things have gone for them and would like to be of benefit as we can with regard to the TIF guidelines, Staton said.

company opened in the business park in June 2012. The company was hoping to add about five employees its first year in Oregon. Instead, it added 17 or 18 new workers in the first 16 months here. The business grew way faster than I anticipated, Thysse said. We are growing and gaining market share and adding great new people to our team. The downside is we built too Growing quickly small a building. He said it would have Thysse had 18 or 19 employees when the been nice to expand the

facility in four or five years as opposed to a year-and-ahalf. The company had been limited to printing when it operated in Madison, but Thysse said his goal was to expand our market to do more for our clients than just print. Weve added a website division, a program and design division. Were doing large-format sign printing to complement everything else we do, and its just been going gangbusters. He doesnt see the companys growth peaking out anytime soon. We want to build this addition so that we can

house 60 to 70 employees easily, he said. I have no idea how long its going to take us to get there. I had no idea we would go from 18 to 35 within 15 or 16 months.

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Thysse said in order to build the proposed addition, construction crews will have to haul in tons of rock to build a bridge over the soft clayish subsurface below his property. We have two feet of rock under our current slab now, he said. Its called undercutting. Well have to do the same thing to the parking lot. If you dont do it, over time the slab would

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