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1. Downtown upgrade 2.OSD election, handbook 3. Economy picks up 4. Soccer wins state 5.School referendum revival 6. Town election 7. Murder-suicide 8a. Trail plan rescued 8b. Paulson estate 8c Brooklyn business park 8d. New chamber director restoring the buildings and opening the 3,600-squarefoot restaurant, Masons on Main, in May. In purchasing and restoring the buildings at 113 and 119 S. Main St. and then creating the restaurant in the adjacent buildings, the Thiels said they invested $1.2 million in downtown Oregon. They bought the building at 113 S. Main St. in 2005 and the neighboring building, the historic Masonic Temple, in 2012. Both buildings were in pretty rough shape, said Jerry Thiel, adding that the goal was to return the buildings to their past beauty and stature. The former Masonic Temple was constructed in 1898 and the neighboring building went up in 1877. The Thiels have a deep respect for historic buildings and the craftsmen who built them, and they also recognized a need for something to give a boost to the downtown business community. ith the economy emerging and political scrapes in the Town of Oregon and the Oregon School District in 2013, the Village of Oregon concentrated on its downtown and made major progress. Some of it was government-led, but most of the advance came from the private sector. Downtown Oregon saw a significant development with the restoration of two historic buildings and the opening of a big, new restaurant in those buildings. Village government added a final touch to its development efforts downtown by refurbishing the long-neglected Jefferson Street parking lot. Local business couple Bonnie and Jerry Thiel were the driving force behind

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South Main Street storefronts filled this year with the opening of Masons on Main in late May.

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Todays rock stars learn to code

Hour of Code shows benefits of programming
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When trying to get a message through to young students about the importance of learning, it never hurts to have superstars like the Miami Heats Chris Bosh or will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas to get some attention. We all depend on technology to communicate and none of us knows how to read and write code. Great coders are todays rock stars, said will.i.am in a short video last week introducing fourth-graders at Brooklyn Elementary School to the Hour of Code. Bosh, too had some positive comments about how he was in accelerated classes, but didnt mind getting teased for being smart. The short video set the tone for the Hour of Code, and fired-up students quickly dove into their projects learning how to create computer code to navigate a robot around on a screen. The Hour of Code is an international event run through code.org, said Oregon School District Technology Director Jon Tanner. Sudents in a variety of grades have opportunities to learn more about how to write computer code, one of the fastest-growing jobs around. This is the first year the school district has gotten involved in the program. Its a cool way to learn it, because it gets kids past this, Oh, this is a mysterious machine, he said. You can control it. Students in third grade are usually the youngest to participate, with the help of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology program called Scratch that lets kids build their own video games and publish them online for others to play, something Tanner has used with kids as young as first-graders. Its really intuitive, he said. Its this Angry Birds kind of thing, where you just drag commands over to make something happen. You can actually build some pretty cool, fullfunctioning games. Its cool for kids to be like, I made a video game. At the same time, students must be up on their math skills to help make the game look as realistic as

possible. Its a drag-and-drop procedure, but it has all the significant stuff with math, Tanner said. Whats the actual parabola look like that if somebody jumps? Its an interesting challenge, and it makes them think and go, Why doesnt that look right? and they start to analyze what theyre doing.

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Hour of Code official site: Code.org Oregon School District Hour of Code site: https://sites.google. com/a/oregonsd.net/osdhour-of-code/home Students can create and share games, stories and animations: Scratch.mit.edu

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District Information Technology Literacy teachers Velvet Holmes, Pam Sengos, Shannon Luehmann and Shelly Kadow, helped plan, recruit and run the event, and were dispersed throughout the schools last week for a variety of activities. Thirdgraders learned what coding is and how to use iPad apps like Daisy the Dinosaur to make creations. These are skills they will need to possess now and in years to come, said Sengos, who helped students at Netherwood Knoll Elementary. Students have the ability to create and shape their world. In this interconnected world, children need to understand not only how to run their apps and programs they use daily, but how they are created. Fourth-graders learned about coding and iPad apps, as well as coding on Chromebooks. At Rome Corners, Luehmanns two fifth-grade classrooms and two sixthgrade classrooms explored several iPad apps like Hopscotch and Cargo-Bot. After mastering one Hour of Code, students printed off certificates of completion. The students love having the option to learn how to code and it really allowed them to problem-solve and also work together to figure out solutions, she said. One teacher commented to me that a student of hers was helping everyone as he was the expert, and during other parts of the day that wasnt the case. At Oregon High School, Bruce Nelsons business students created their own game using Scratch, and spent the week exploring computer science by completing activities from code. org. Students used programming languages created by MIT and Google, writing the equivalent of over 1,000 lines of code. The lessons were designed to show high school students that anyone

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Above: Brooklyn Elementary School fourth-grader Emma Yeakley was a whiz at coding her robot through the maze, during the Hour of Code at the school.

can learn how to create computer programs, he said. My hope is that the students found learning to code interesting and will pursue it on their own. Maybe we will create a future Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg.

deficit in the number of people who understand how to code and code well, despite the fact that coding runs all the technology that people find so convenient and fun to use. The kids need to understand the workings of what Brain drain makes their games tick and Holmes said there is a know that they could be the

creator and not just the consumer, she said. Holmes first heard about the Hour of Code last fall, and after sharing it with her team, they all felt it was an important component with the districts personalized learning initiative. I have a 13-year-old at home that I have been

watching game for a few years now and Im intrigued with the fact that hell continually fail, but try again and again, she said. He doesnt have that passion for school. How do we get that drive from them when they are at school? How do we change the way curriculum is delivered to increase engagement and teach acceptance of failure? As she traveled around to various classrooms, Holmes said it was clear at the beginning that most students didnt really know what code was all about, but they soon caught on, and quickly. Seeing videos and then learning more about what is was and actually playing games that taught basic coding was priceless, she said. They loved it. They failed; they tried again. They felt so good when they were successful. While not every student who participated in Hour of Code will grow up to be a programmer, Holmes said the math and problem-solving skills they learn will be priceless in a variety of careers. (Those abilities) lend themselves to everyday life and success as they grow as a learner, she said. Just the ability to understand that you learn by failure is a huge hurdle. Technology is not going away their career and everyday life will include some kind of technology. Its good for them to understand the foundation that creates the technology they use.

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The Oregon School District has enjoyed a long and successful history. From the time when John Muir taught here in a oneroom schoolhouse to today, when the district boasts more than 300 faculty members and the community is proud of its graduates, its apparent those with whom we entrust the education of our children also value this history and their place in it. Many people in small towns and cities are worried about losing their best and brightest as they grow up, graduate and move away, but in Oregon, three dozen educators grew up here and came back home to teach in the schools. From Oregon High School graduations as far back as the 1970s to just six years ago, these men and women decided to give back to the district that raised them. OMS/RCI music teacher Heather Rattmann wanted to be close to family and home. She got the biggest kick out of being able to call former teachers by their first names in the beginningand she still does. Martha Klug said as a student, she loved school and the teachers. Its been wonderful to work alongside some of the teachers I grew up aspiring to be, she said. Some started their careers in other towns; others even completed their student teaching experience here in Oregon. All were happy with their decision to return to Oregon to teach: Sue Capelle taught in Edmonton, Canada; Megan Schanke taught in Stoughton; Kay Kissling worked for seven years in Tomah. Kevin Gasner began his work with Oregon students as a substitute teacher and coach before adding a teaching certificate to his history degree. Dale Schulz and Jane Killerlain learned from

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their parents or relatives. Even though they dont think its so cool at first, it helps me make connections with them, she said. I also think having grown up here shows a commitment to the community, the school, and ultimately the students. Kara Stephens wanted to give back to the community and district that inspired her through her schooling. I saw first-hand how dedicated the staff was and I knew that I wanted to be a part of it, she said. Ryan Stace said the best part about being back in Oregon to teach is the connection to the students. Ive known most of them in some way, either their parents, grandparents, siblings, he said. Somehow (it seems to help) relate to the students well. Gasner said his present co-workers who witnessed his growing years get a chuckle when they see him working Photo submitted with a difficult student. Seated, from left, are: Colleen Christenson, Megan Dolajeck, Dawna Wright, Amanda Heath, Kara Stephens, Alex Uhlmann and Abbey Its all coming back to get Bollig; standing, from left: Nate Mahr, Jackie Amlong, Heather Ames Newton, Meghan Konopacki, Stacy Sergent, Sue Capelle, Kay you now! one laughed and Bliefernicht, Jenn Wachtl, Allison Noack, Kay Kissling and Dan Kisslingl not pictured: Kathy Doyle,Tom Elmer,Kevin Gasner,Gail said to him recently. Now Gregory,Jane Killerlain,Lori Klein,Martha Klug, Meghan McCarthy, Heather Newton, Allison Noack,Chris Prahl, Amanda Radke,Heather I try to remember what it Rattmann,Kami St Clair, Megan Schanke, Dale Schulz, Ryan Stace and Jennifer Wokasch. was like to be a seventhB e t t y M a n s o n ( f o r m e r them - in the classrooms, youll never guess that There is a feeling of it grader! fourth-grade teacher) as athletic events and school weve moved back to Ore- takes a village, knowing their supervisor. Killerain hallways encouraging gon, thinking that would that former students would said it was her goal to them to know that teaching be a unique situation, he want to come back to be in teach with her current col- was a noble profession. quietly smiled and respond- their hometown to continue leagues back when she was P e o p l e l i k e M a n s o n , ed, Yup, people tend to do their work and growth, a student. Cal Callaway, Phil Helge- that. Sanyer said. I was lucky to have awe- sen, Joyce Gilmour, Mary There are positive memoSchulz echoes common some teachers in the Ore- Weigand, Rose Lewis, Shir- ries for these teachers in theme when he describes gon schools growing up, ley Erfurth and Pat Wilken- Oregon. Kay Bliefernicht the feeling of teaching in she said. ing figured prominently remembers that when she Oregon. This is now my Colleen Christensen said in stories. Allison Noack began her teaching here, 33rd year of teaching fourth she wanted to be an educa- mentions her aunt, Erfurth, Rose Lewis, her former typ- grade in that wonderful tor in Oregon since she was and mother, Wilkening, as ing teacher, asked her for a school (Brooklyn Elemenone of the numerous rea- hall pass one day. tary), and during my time, 5. My kindergarten teach- sons she chose to become Im glad to say that Ive seen many changes er, Joyce Garner, inspired a teacher. She said Gilm- many of my former teach- with staff, curriculum and me, she said. our challenged and engaged ers became good friends, facilities, he said. The one constant has been the her as a student, as well as she said. making learning fun. The feeling goes both love of being in my classPaying it forward Capelle remembers run- w a y s . O H S o r c h e s t r a room with my students. There is a thread of famil- ning into Callaway, who t e a c h e r L e y l a S a n y e r Now I have the pleasure of iarity running through all was curriculum director counts Tom Elmer, Daw- teaching the children of forthe narratives and memories at the time. Hed been her na Wright and Amanda mer students. Bliefernicht loves to shared by these teachers. high school biology teach- Heath among those who They mention the mentors er and neighbor. When studied in her classroom be able to tell students and role models who valued she greeted him with Bet between 1988 and 2003. she went to school with

County warns of possible norovirus spread after reports of stomach bug

Like an unwelcome holiday guest who tends to stay too long, norovirus is back in town. The Department of Public Health Madison and Dane County has received sporadic reports around the county of likely norovirus cases, according to a Dec. 19 press release. Sometimes knows as the winter vomiting bug, norovirus comes on quickly and produces vomiting and/or, diarrhea and is capable of spreading very quickly from person to person. People can still spread the virus for 48 hours after they recover, and the virus can survive for long periods on surfaces like door handles or tabletops, making thorough cleaning a top priority. The most common forms of transmission are either by touching a surface contaminated with the virus, or by eating food that has been contaminated by an infected person

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who prepares or serves it. Preparing food for others while you are ill, whether at home or as part of your job, is a very bad idea and will help spread this unpleasant illness to other people, read the press release. Amanda Kita-Yarbro, communicable disease epidemiologist with Public Health Madison and Dane County, said norovirus cases are non-reportable, so no exact number of people affected is know, though she said what were seeing is pretty normal for this time of year. We wanted to make sure people know its out there

and remind them of precautions, especially during the holidays. * Frequent hand washing, especially after using the toilet and changing diapers and before eating or What to watch for preparing food. S p e c i f i c s y m p t o m s * Thoroughly clean and disinfect contaminated include diarrhea which surfaces by using a bleach-based household cleaner. i s u s u a l l y w a t e r y ( n o t * Immediately remove and wash clothing or linens bloody) as well as vomit- that may be contaminated with virus after an episode ing, cramps, nausea, headache, fatigue, muscle aches of illness (use hot water and soap). and possibly a low-grade * Quickly and carefully flush or discard any vomit fever. Norovirus can spread and/or stool in the toilet and make sure that the very quickly in school and surrounding area is sanitized and kept clean. child care settings. If children seem to show early symptoms of norovirus: headache, stomachache, nausea or other symptoms, parents should not let them attend school or child care until they have been free of symptoms for 48 hours.

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his is that time of year when weve made it through the holidays, breathing a sigh of relief as the last house guest heads home and all the Christmas cookie crumbs are swept away. Now is the time to focus on ourselves. This is that time of year that New Years resolutions are made. Oh yeah, that sounds familiar. According to University of Scranton research, out of the 45 percent of Americans who make New Years resolutions, only about 8 percent of those people actually achieve them. Not very Koelsch good odds, but nonetheless its human nature to persevere and at least make an attempt to make these annual resolutions. I asked around at the Senior Center a bit and found attitudes toward resolutions to be mixed. One 76-year-old regular at the Senior Center said its important to her to have many, many family visits, and she tries to increase them each year. Another frequent visitor at the center, 65-year-old Bonnie, stated emphatically, I dont make resolutions because I do anything I want to do anyway, anytime! One staff member at the

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Senior Center said she makes more resolutions now than when she was younger. There are more things to change now because Ive become more health conscious as I grow older, she said. I want to add more exercise to my current regimen. Another mentioned that she likes to make resolutions year round. I particularly like to exercise at the pool and a local fitness center in November and December, as theyre virtually empty because everyones focused on the holidays, she said. But come January, these same places are mobbed with people. That could have something to do with all the people trying to start the New Year on a good note, following up on their resolutions. But since only that 8 percent actually achieve them, I thought I should look at how those people actually achieve them. A blog by Forbes contributor Dan Diamond provided some insight. First of all, decide whats important to you and what youd like to set as your goals. The largest share of Americans resolutions, 47 percent, are related to self-improvement or education, according to that Scranton study. Another 38 percent are related to weight, 31 percent on relationships and 34 percent related to money. One problem can be a failure

to launch in the first place. Psychologist Lynn Bufka, who gives radio talks on stress and mind/body health matters, says it makes more sense to set small, attainable goals throughout the year, as opposed to a singular, overwhelming goal. In addition to your goals being simple, they should also be tangible. Instead of saying youre going to lose 25 pounds, be more specific and take baby steps. Cut out French fries or sodas for two months and see the results. Many experts recommend charting your goals by keeping a log or diary. Or better yet, share your goals with friends and family and if youre really brave, post them on Facebook. Some people have even created a blog to open it up to an even wider audience. They find that when you share with others youre accountable and people want to hear updates. Your chances of abandoning your goals decreases with these methods. And ultimately, the mere fact that you set a goal raises your chances of achieving that goal considerably. Best wishes for a healthy, happy and safe new year. Set some goals and realistic resolutions and remember that you could be in that magic 8 percent! Alison Koelsch is the director of the Oregon Senior Center.

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Be prepared for snow, ice

Village will levy fines for not complying with laws
In the Village of Oregon, a snow emergency may be declared by the chief of police in the event of an anticipated or actual snow accumulation of three inches or more. When a snow emergency has been declared, no vehicle of any kind may be parked on any village street or roadway. Vehicles left on the roadway are subject to being towed at the owners expense. When a snow emergency has been declared, the police department will disseminate this information by means of local media outlets including radio and television. In the event of a significant snowfall, village residents should be diligent in listening for this type of information. According to village ordinance, the owner or occupant of any lot or parcel must promptly remove

all snow and ice in front of their lot or parcel. Ice that cannot be removed must be sprinkled with a material to prevent the sidewalk from becoming dangerous to pedestrians. Snow is also not to be deposited in the streets, except in special cases such as in the business district where there is not enough room for the purpose. Failure to comply will result in village workers to remove snow and sprinkle ice as needed, with the cost being assessed against the property as a special tax.

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OHS students install church benches

Four Oregon High School students spent a weekend in October installing two new benches at Good Shepherd by the Lake Church in Stoughton. This project created a new outdoor sitting area for the congregation. The students did this work as a part of their National Honor Society Community Service Project. All materials and labor were donated by these Oregon students.

The four Oregon High School students installed the benches in October outside Good Shepherd by the Lake Church in Stoughton. Pictured (from left): Colin Byron, Colton Purdy, Pierce Peterson and Alex Onesti.

The scouts gather at the cemetery in Brooklyn.

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Cub scouts have eventful November weekend

reported a theft of a mini bottle of alcohol. Police attempted contact with a suspect. The employee said she did not want to pursue charges, but did not want the male suspect back at the store. 5:17 p.m.: Officers removed a television that had been dumped in the road on Schuster Road. 11:40 p.m.: A 34-yearold woman reported a 33-year-old man who she has a child with pushed her into a wall several times and pulled their 11-year-old daughter by the hair when she tried to stop him. The man was reportedly yelling and screaming at her. He fled the scene. Oregon EMS tended to both the 34-year-old and 11-yearold for injuries. 9:00 p.m.: A 36-yearold woman reported a disturbance between her and her 35-year-old husband on Ellen Court. The man was yelling and grabbed the womans hair, reportedly scaring their 9-year-old daughter. Dec. 8 4:43 p.m.: A 36-year-old man was cited for theft after stealing and drinking a bottle of Smirnoff vodka from Bills Food Store. -Scott Girard Local boy scouts had an eventful weekend in the first week of November. On Saturday, Nov. 9, in honor of Veterans day, a group of boys from Brooklyn Cub Scout Pack 352 placed flags on the grave sites of our fallen heroesthat are laid to rest in the Brookyn cemetery. The pack is responsible for placing flags on the grave sites of Veterans inBrooklynfor Veterans day, Memorial day and the 4th of July.Any boys in grades 1-5 that areinterested in joining the Brooklyn cub scouts can contact Dave Compton at 835-1758 for further details.
On Friday, Nov. 8, the Brooklyn cub scouts hosted its annual lock-in as well as a space Derby. The boys made their own spaceships and raced them. They then set up tents and camped out in the gym. Pictured above are the boys and leaders with their space ships. Front row : Jeremy Lloyd and Dave Compton. 2nd row: Kiran Mandrekar, Dayne Severson, Myles Valiska, Jacob Lorenz, Mitchell Compton, Rylan Clark, Jonathan Hoeft, Lucas Brown. 3rd Row: Quinton Doboer, Jhean- Luc Jaeschke, Brett Fink, Jacob Hoeft, Colin Sutter, Joshua Weber, Thomas Fosler. 4th Row: Seth Niday, Mitchell Mancusi, Connor Larson. Back Row: Chad Niday, Heath Valiska, Tom Lorenz, Marc Fink, Jeff Jaeschke, Rich Clark.

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Reports collected from the Dec. 5 log book at the Oregon Police 12:40 a.m.: A 21-yearDepartment. old male was arrested for disorderly conduct after Dec. 2 neighbors in his Park Street 10:14 p.m.: A 22-year- apartment complex reported old woman called 911 hearing loud noises from his from the Kwik Trip after an apartment. The neighbors 23-year-old man was yell- saw the man leave, and after ing at her in front of his and looking in the window saw her children at a residence the bed had been tossed on Janesville Street. The against the wall and the woman walked to the Kwik apartment was a mess. Trip due to a fear that him The man was taken to detox seeing her call 911 could for the night. lead to physical violence. A 5-year-old male at the resiDec. 6 dence plugged his ears due 10:10 a.m.: A 49-year-old to the noise of the fight. The man reported receiving a woman stated the man was phone call from Cash Cenhigh on heroin at the time tral regarding a $3,000 loan of the incident. that was overdue. The man told police he had not taken Dec. 4 out such a loan, and gave the 5:11 a.m.: Multiple caller his bank name and last women at Anytime Fitness four digits of his social secureported seeing a 57 male rity number. Police attemptbetween 165-175 pounds ed to contact the caller, but wearing a black shirt pulled were disconnected multiple over his head and blue times. shorts masturbating in the 10:55 p.m.: A 17-year-old back doorway. A 35-year- woman reported loud music old woman said she saw him coming from a neighbors standing in the door frame, on Dale Drive. The woman but the suspect fled after said she was three to four another woman approached houses away and could hear the doorway. the music. She also believed 3:25 p.m.: A 43-year-old underage drinking was womans dog got loose when occurring. Police observed her nanny was watching four juveniles inside the her children on North Main residence, who refused to Street and began weaving in answer the door. The noise and out of traffic. An officer had stopped, however, which attempted to help catch the is all the woman wanted. dog, but was unable to. The woman continued to try and Dec. 7 catch the dog. 3:20 p.m.: A 28-year-old employee at Alpine Liquor

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The Library Board of Trustees has approved new open hours for 2014 in order to better serve the community. Starting Jan. 2, hours will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Free E-reader/tablet classes

Family Fun Day

Come rink in the New Year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Oregon Community Sports Arena.

New Years Eve Party

Get into the festive spirit 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.

Academy of Sound Holiday concert

People are welcome to the Firefly Coffeehouse at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 4, for this annual concert.

Spending too much money on ebooks for your Kindle or Nook or tablet? Get a new device as a gift and dont know how to use it? The Oregon Public Library is offering four free Ereader and Tablet classes this January. The classes will cover using a free library service, called Overdrive, which allows users to download free ebooks and audio books to their devices. Learn how to search for free ebooks or audio books using Overdrive, check out or place holds on ebooks, create a list of books you want to read and delete or return books early from your device. Registration is recommended. You will need a library card and your email address. If you have a Ereader or tablet, bring it to the class, with the battery fully charged. Those without devices are still welcome to take the classes. Kindle and Kindle App users will also need their Amazon login and password. Call 835-3656 or email orelib@scls.lib.wi.us to register for a class or schedule a one-on-one appointment. Classes are Jan. 8, 9, 14 from 2-4 p.m. and 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 16.

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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

Come to the Oregon Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 to watch Vegucated, a documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks.

Get the Job You Want

Todays job market is tough. You can still get the job you want. Join Dane County Job Center staff Jennifer See at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the library for job searching tips, resume writing, interviewing tips, and learn how to sell yourself to employers.

AARP Smart Driver Program

This is classroom course that helps older drivers become more aware of the changes that occur due to aging. This program will be offered at the Oregon Area Senior Center from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30. The cost is $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. To find out more, call 888-227-7669.

Community calendar
3-4 p.m., Mueller Dental ribbon cutting, 152 Alpine Pkwy., Oregon

Friday, Dec. 27

2-4 p.m., Free Ereader & tablet Classes - library, 835-3656 2-4 p.m., Free Ereader & tablet Classes, library, 835-3656 2-4 p.m., Free Ereader & tablet Classes, library, 835-3656 2-4 p.m., Free Ereader & tablet Classes, library, 835-3656 6:30 p.m., Green Tuesdays and Thursdays, viewing of Vegucated, Oregon Public Library 1 p.m., Get the Job You Want with Dane County Job Center staff member Jennifer See, library

Wednesday, Jan. 8

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Family Fun Day at the Rink, Oregon Community Sports Arena (100 North Perry Parkway, Oregon) 5-8:30 p.m., Second 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.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 New Years Eve

Thursday, Jan. 9

Tuesday, Jan. 14

Thursday, Jan. 2

Thursday, Jan. 16

Support groups

Tuesday. Jan. 21

Saturday, Jan. 4

Wednesday, Jan 22

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. 30

WOW 98 & 983

ORE 95 & 984

Thursday, Dec. 26 Friday, Dec. 27

Academy of Sound Recital Puppet Theater @ Oregon (of Dec. 21) Library (of Dec. 16) We All Forget: Aging & Girls Varsity Hockey: Memory Talk (of Dec. 12) Icebergs vs Badger Thunder (of Dec. 6)

Thursday, Dec. 26 Friday, Dec. 27

Saturday, Dec. 28 Sunday, Dec. 29

Catholic Church

Elvis Music @ Oregon Senior Center (of Jan. 13, 13)

Girls Varsity Hockey: Icebergs vs Viroqua (of Dec. 7) OHS Boys Varsity Hockey vs Monroe (of Dec. 17) OHS Boys Varsity Wrestling vs Mt. Horeb (of Dec. 17) OHS Boys Varsity Hockey vs Baraboo (of Dec. 17) OHS Girls Varsity Basketball vs Barneveld (of Dec. 21)

Saturday, Dec. 28

8:30 Zumba Gold 9:00 Stretch & Strengthen Tuesday, Dec. 31 10:45 Tai Chi Chili Mac w/Corn, Fruit 12:30 Sheepshead Cocktail, Multi Grain Bread, 12:30 Stoughton Shopping Jell-O 5:00 COMMUNITY NEW VO: Veggie Chili YEARS EVE PARTY

BBQ Ribs on Bone, Mac & Cheese, Smoked Ham Flavored Greens, Ambrosia Salad, Corn Bread w/Butter, Coconut Cream Pie VO-Veggie Ribbet and Plain Greens

Monday, Dec. 30

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

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.

Preach the Gospel

Saint Francis is said to have told his followers, paraphrasing our Lord, to preach the gospel everywhere you go, with words if necessary. While this is probably a misattribution, the sentiment is certainly worth bearing in mind. That is, should we not preach the gospel with our actions as much as with our words? Indeed, when deeds and words are not in harmony, people mistrust the words and consider the preacher to be a hypocrite. We should be as concerned with our actions as with our words, at least insofar as we hold ourselves up as moral exemplars. And most of us are called to be moral exemplars, whether we want this role or not. If you are a parent, you are expected to be a moral example to your children. Most professions are expected to set an example; we expect preachers, teachers, doctors, pharmacists, bankers, and even athletes to adhere to a high moral code. Just to be a decent human being we must adhere to a high moral code of conduct. So, we should preach the gospel everywhere we go with good moral actions, and dont worry about the words. Christopher Simon via Metro News Service And you show that you are a letter from Christ delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. 2 Corinthians 3:3

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Wednesday, Jan. 1
Happy New Year! Senior center closed

Wednesday, Jan. 1
Happy New Year! Senior center close

Worship Service: HMC Sunday, Dec. 29

Monday, Dec. 30
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Grandmas Cookies (of Monday, Dec. 30

Thursday, Jan. 2

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Oregon Summer Fest Hilites (of June, 2013)

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Thursday, Jan. 2

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Oregon Summer Fest Parade MadFest Juggling (of Jan.05)

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Thursday, Jan. 2

Meet Vende the K-9 Dog

2 AM Legal Counsel 8:00 Strength Training 8:30 Zumba Gold 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 Stretch & Strengthen 12:30 Shopping at Bills 1:00 Friday, Jan. 3 Cribbage 1:00 Diabetic Support Salisbury Steak w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Corn Friday, Jan. 3 Apple Slices Multi Grain Bread 9:00 CLUB VO: Soy in Gravy 9:00 Wii Bowling 9:30 Blood Pressure PM Legal Counsel

Cheeseburger on Bun Vegetable Blend Banana Cookie VO: Veggie Burger

Thursday, Jan. 2

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Continued from page 1 We always have been interested in old historic structures, Jerry Thiel said. We appreciate the craftsmanship, the stonework and the integrity of the buildings. Building a restaurant was not part of the Thiels plan initially. They once owned and operated nine delicatessens in the Madison area but thought theyd left the hospitality industry for good when they turned their attention to real estate and development after moving to the Oregon area in 1990. Their thinking changed, however, as the renovations progressed. They began to consider what to do with all that valuable space in the heart of the village. The buildings were calling out for something of this nature, and Oregon desperately needs this kind of establishment, Bonnie Thiel said. In February, the Thiels decided to punch an opening in the brick wall that separated the two structures and build their restaurant, which featured an elegant dining room on one side and a casual bistro and bar on the other. They recently completed the construction of a room for private parties and events in the basement of the former Masonic Temple. We thought, if we build it, people will come and they have, Jerry Thiel said. Theres enough business to go around and I think our restaurant is going to enhance everybodys business downtown. In that regard, I think the community is the winner. With the opening of Masons on Main and the 35 jobs it created, Judy Knutson, executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, village administrator Mike Gracz and Village President Steve Staton have all noted and at times boasted about the fact that every storefront in the villages small downtown is now occupied with a successful business. In October, Gracz called it a great achievement, while Staton characterized the villages downtown as one of the most vibrant in Dane County.

Photo by Mark Ignatowski

New home building was on the rise in Oregon this year. Above is construction taking place in The Legend at Bergamont on the villages west side.

OSD election and

Local school board elections dont normally make our list of stories of the year. But in 2013, the election of two newcomers to the Oregon School Board stirred up a lot of change and conflict that reverberated throughout the year on the sevenperson school board. In April, challengers Rae Vogeler and Dan Krause easily bested two-term incumbent Lynda Farrar in a threeway race for two seats. Both newcomers campaigned on improving relations between teachers and the school board. Their victory came one year after 15-year incumbent Deedra Atkinson was unseated by first-time challenger Jeff Ramin, who also campaigned on mending fences between teachers and the board. Vogeler and Krause

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wasted no time stirring things up. Their first meeting in May lasted nearly five hours, during which they questioned whether agenda items were properly noticed, helped vote down a proposal to increase health care costs for staff and revisited a controversial 2012 board decision that made it easier to discipline or terminate teachers. In June, Vogeler publicly accused veteran board member Steve Zach of bullying her at a committee meeting, a claim other board members contested. A month later, over Vogelers objection, the board passed an employee handbook that mostly mirrored the 2012 version that replaced decades-old collectively bargained agreements between the districts unions and administrators. But one part Just Cause language that determines how the district disciplines or fires

teachers was removed, giving the district a lesser standard to discipline staff. After months of wrangling, the board finally reached a compromise of sorts in October, accepting on a 6-1 vote an amended version written by Zach to replace sections 5 and 6 in the employee handbook, concerning conduct, discipline and separation from employment at the district. Ramin said proposals by both Zach and Vogeler (which was defeated 4-3) would have been an improvement, and he was disappointed by how political the issue had become. To applaud one and condemn the other makes no sense to me, he said. Whatever passes tonight, if it doesnt work out, we can revisit it, and I think we should. This is a starting point. Krause said Just Cause amounted to a perk, albeit one most government

employees have and expect. its in the form of a shield, he said. If they dont have that shield, and have to fight for it at a hearing just in order to prove it, thats too much of a burden. Then thats not something weve given them, its something we say, Here it is, try to take it.

Economy begins to pick up

Maybe word has gotten out that Oregon is a great place to live. After being named as one of the top 100 places to live by Money Magazine in 2011, Oregon has seen a sharp increase in new home starts. The jump from 22 new home starts in 2011 to 45 through October is just one indicator that the economy is picking back up in the

area. Recent expansion of the business park, along with several new businesses opening or planning to open is another sign that the downtown of several years ago is slowly turning around. New home starts are a good indicator of the economy and two of Oregons subdivisions have seen plenty of action. Alpine Meadows is almost completely filled, Realtor Laurie Zoerb previously told the Observer. The subdivision plans to fill the remaining few lots this coming spring. The Bergamont has seen a boom, as well. The subdivision had two phases open this year with 33 total lots opening up. Of those 33 lots, 28 have been sold or are committed to, Fiduciary Real Estate Development vice president Craig Raddatz told the Observer in October.

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Continued from page 8 Fiduciary Real Estate Development is the owner of the Bergamont development. Homeowners have been looking toward larger homes, as well. Builders like Chris Schmidt, owner of Classic Homes of Madison, said his company is building more homes that cost upwards of $500,000. Pricewise, its kind of creeping up a little bit, Schmidt said of the housing market. Another indicator of economic progress is the uptick in industrial business the village has seen. The Alpine Business Park on the villages north side saw an investment by Lycon, Inc. after a six-year wait on its concrete plant, as well as an expansion by Trachte, Inc. And two other construction projects have been proposed there in the past two months - an expansion of Thysse Printing Services and a new truck repair facility proposed by businessman Marty Verhelst. Lycon began building its Ready Mix concrete plants last spring on a four acres. The company plans to have the site operational by the spring construction season. The company had delayed construction of the facility by more than six years from its original plan, largely due to the recession and the accompanying lack of residential and commercial construction. The company plans to use the long inactive rail line thats jointly owned by the Village of Oregon and the City of Fitchburg to transport aggregate to the facility to make concrete. Lycon now owns a parcel of almost 16.5 acres in the business park, north of Braun Road and east of Cusick Parkway. The business parks first tenant Trachte, Inc. added about 32,000 square feet of production space to its $3.5 million facility. The companys core business modular assembly of prefabricated buildings, mostly for the electrical energy market is back on track and doing well, according to owners. With close to 130 employees, Trachte is one of the villages largest private employers. Demand for their products led the company to add eight new jobs earlier this year with plans for 15-20 more. a big save to clinch a 4-3 shootout win. The title was the second in school history, which also won a D2 title in 1998. The season also included the fifth straight Badger South Conference title.

School district referendum revival

Soccer wins state

Nearly two years after voters in the district firmly said no to $33 million in school and athletic field upgrades, Oregon School District Board of Education members have slowly but surely been working back toward another referendum. In February 2012, voters defeated the last referendum, which had two questions. One would have allowed the district to borrow up to $33 million to add or renovate parts of the high school middle school and athletic fields south of the high school, while the second would have allowed the district to exceed revenue caps by $150,000 a year to operate the new high school facilities. The first measure was defeated by a 58-42 percent margin; the second 56 to 44. However, when asked in a survey later in the year, nearly 1,400 district residents said in a survey they wanted to hear more refined plans for the district on its needs. So earlier this year, the board approved a report listing up to $60 million in potential school grades, and this fall the district held three focus group sessions to help provide some guidance on priorities and needs. According to a district press release, the focus groups followed the work of the school board, which over the past months has worked to define comprehensive vision for the district and to identify a series of facility needs, the statement read. The focus groups will create an opportunity for community members and staff to engage in the process of finding solutions that will ultimately be placed on the ballot for voters approval. In December, the board agreed to meet in January to begin discussions on a possible referendum for later this year. The deadline to pass a resolution for a referendum to be on the April ballot is January, though board members said they didnt want to rush anything concerning the referendum, meaning any referendum would likely end up on the ballot later in the year, if at all in 2014.

Photo by Anthony Iozzo

Oregon Boys Soccer team celebrates a State Championship win and brough home the trophy to Oregon High School. The title was the second in school history, which also won a D2 title in 1998. Below, a map of land northwest of the village shows where officials plan to build a new recreation trail next year.

It was the second straight year the Oregon boys soccer team was at the state tournament, but this time it wanted to go further than just a quarterfinal appearance. The Panthers needed a goal in double overtime to make Division 2 state, and they continued their dramafilled run at the title with a 4-1 drubbing of Marshfield to earn a spot in the title game. After 100 minutes of scoreless soccer with Cedarburg, the state championship was to be decided by penalty kicks, and senior goalie Jere Bauer made

Town election

As nailbiters go, this one was chewed to the nub. On the April 2 election, a two-way race to decide the next chair of the Town of Oregon Board of Supervisors ended in a tie. Challenger Chris Johnson and incumbent Darryl Weber each had 456 votes. Six days later, the towns final absentee vote was opened by the municipal board of canvassers. But that voter didnt select either candidate, so poll workers had to decide how to determine

the winner themselves. They opted for a coin flip. The workers assigned sides of the coins alphabetically Johnson got heads, Weber tails then poll worker Myra Hann tossed a dime in the air. It landed tails up and Weber won another twoyear term. Johnson had given up her three-term seat as supervisor to challenge Weber and was very disappointed after the coin flip. But the former public school teacher and counselor said she would stay involved with local issues, and in an August profile in the Observer, she said Photo submitted shed continued following town issues and had already Madison police had been looking attended her first board meet- for Henry Pullett Jr., 68, (above) for weeks after an incident involving as a citizen.

incident involving a gun going off near Olbrich Park. As a former felon who did jail time in Illinois following a robbery conviction, according to the Chicago Tribune, Pullett would have likely faced jail time had the police located him, said Michael Briggs, a retired lawyer who, along with his wife, witnessed the murder-suicide at their home. Briggs described Pullett as emotionally unstable at the time of the incident. Briggs had been Pulletts lawyer in a previous divorce proceeding, leading to him seeking advice from Briggs. Pullett shot his girlfriend Elizabeth Singler, 64, after breaking down the bathroom door that she had locked hering a gun going off near Olbrich self behind by shooting the Park. lock off. He then shot and killed himself. Both were dead by the his girlfriend and then himMurder-suicide at self in a home in the Town of time paramedics arrived. Oregon Nov. 21. town residence Madison police had been A man with a criminal past (tie) looking for Henry Pullett likely facing jail time shot Jr., 68, for weeks after an

Trail rescued by Friendly eminent domain

A three-mile recreation trail from the Alpine Business Park to Fish Hatchery Road has been in the works for almost three years. At one point, it looked like it might not work out, but the invited use of eminent domain powers might have saved it. Village officials began planning it in 2010, and the idea gained momentum in 2011 when they were awarded a matching Dane County Partners for Recreation and Conservation grant of $250,000, which the village will have to match. The concept hit some serious obstacles earlier this year, when the Alpine Dairy refused to grant an easement. That meant the village would have to construct about 1,000 more feet of boardwalk than expected over a wetland area

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Girls basketball

Girls hockey

Dvoraks equalizer leads to tie with Cap City

JEREMY JONEs
Sports editor

Photo by Anthony Iozzo

Sophomore guard Leah Koopman (3) celebrates with the Oregon High School girls basketball team and head coach Corey Sielaff (left) Thursday after coming back to win at Stoughton 67-56.

Panthers erase early deficit to move to 3-0 in the Badger South Conference
ANTHONY IOZZO
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Still undefeated
Badger South
Team W-L Oregon 3-0 Monona Grove 1-0 Monroe 1-1 Mad. Edgewood 1-1 Stoughton 1-2 Fort Atkinson 0-1 Milton 0-2 later and drilled another Panther 3-pointer to put Oregon up for good. Sophomore guard Leah Koopman followed with a 2-point basket to close the quarter. In the fourth, senior forward Maddy Gits and Koopman both hit 3-pointers to make it 51-38 Oregon. Gits, who led the Panthers with 20 points, hit another 3-pointer with 5:33 left to stretch the lead to 18. I had a lot of support from my team and my coaches, and it was a great feeling knowing that I was supported through the win and succeeding in this game, Koopman said. The Vikings pulled to within nine with two minutes to go, but the momentum shift was too much for them to overcome. Sophomore Hannah Hobson hit a 3-pointer, and freshman Payton Kahl scored a basket to make it 62-51 Oregon. Hobson later hit another three, and she came back with an offensive rebound and a put back with 22 seconds left to make it 65-56. That was as close as the Vikings would get. Oregon was the aggressor and more physical team in all five of its previous games, but Stoughton came out with just as much physical pressure as the Panthers in this game. Stoughton forced two quick turnovers in the second quarter and jumped out to a 20-9 lead after a 3-pointer by junior Payton Gross. We had great intensity I thought throughout, Stoughton head coach Rami Hoaglin said. There were a few times it got more into panic mode, and we have to keep that intensity in a positive, confident mode. When we were playing that way we were a team like we were in those opening minutes. Gits took over with a couple of baskets to cut into the Vikings lead, and senior forward Hannah Kane nailed a couple of free throws to give the Panthers a 26-24 lead. Stoughton came right back with free throws by sophomore Hannah Hobson and a basket by freshman Marissa Robson to make it 28-26 Stoughton at halftime. When we were down, I looked at the clock and said, This is good for us, because this is a really good team. We all know they come out and play intense always, Oregon head coach Corey Sielaff said. I was really impressed

There hasnt been much adversity for the Oregon girls basketball team so far this season in its undefeated start, but Thursdays clash with rival Stoughton proved to be a new challenge. After falling behind by 11 points in the second quarter, the biggest deficit of the year, the visiting Panthers clawed their way back to a back-and-forth contest in the third. That was until the 3-pointers began raining down. Oregon hit two in the final minute of the third and two more in the first minute-and-a-half of the fourth to go from three down to up by double digits. The Panthers (6-0 overall, 3-0 Badger South) never lost that momentum en route to a 67-56 win. We are 6-0, and it feels great, junior guard Kelsey Jahn said. Stoughton is our biggest rival, so it feels really good to win on the road. Stoughton (3-3, 1-2) held a 3-point lead after a free throw by senior Maren Schultz, but Oregon sophomore guard Cassidy Nikolai came back to drain a 3-pointer to tie the game with 1 minute, 11 seconds left in the third. Jahn came back 11 seconds

with how intense we came out and made that 17-9 run to close the half. That was huge for us. Jahn added 11 points for Oregon, while Nikolai scored 10. Koopman chipped in nine, and senior guard Megan Brugger knocked in six points. Hobson led Stoughton with 19 points, while Schultz scored 12. Sophomore Jenna Gardner added nine. We have a tendency of being intimidated and then not finishing games here, so to go to Edgewood and win and to come here and win early in the season, I think it just gives us a lot of confidence, Sielaff said. The girls believe in this team now, so we have nothing but positive energy going forth with good vibes, and they are ready to work. Oregon, ranked No. 8 in the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association poll for Division 2, played Barneveld, ranked No. 2 in Division 5, Saturday but the game did not make the Observers early Friday deadline. The Panthers play Dec. 27-28 in the Janesville Craig tournament, and then it will play in a Badger South first-place battle with Monona Grove (3-0, 1-0) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Sielaff said the schedule doesnt get any easier, but she doesnt mind that and either does the team. It will be a good test to see where we are against a very, very

Oregon junior goaltender Kenzie Torpy and the MSO Icebergs girls hockey co-op entered Thursday evenings Badger Conference game against the Sun Prairie Cap City Cougars co-op knowing how the series had traditionally played out. Torpy, last years Jessie Vetter award, wasnt about to let the Icebergs lose another game to the Cougars (5-3-1 overall, 3-0-1 conference), this time around turning in 21 saves to preserve a 1-1 tie against the defending conference champions. Thursday marked the first time the Icebergs havent lost to the Cougars, as they were able to stay with yet another team that had a full bench. Kenzie had yet another good performance in net and helped us earn the tie, Icebergs head coach Mike Jochmann said. In a game marred by penalties, both teams only managed one even-strength goal. Trailing 1-0 through one period, the Icebergs saw Rachel Dvorak knot the game and eventually force overtime. This was a very physical game for both teams, Jochmann said. Four of the Icebergs penalties were assessed to McFarland defenseman Katie Glover. Some of those were questionable, Jochmann said. The calls, however, left the Icebergs were without her for the final eight minutes of the game due to WIAA rules about the maximum number of penalties a player is allowed. Overcoming adversity in that regard was a big accomplishment for our already short bench, Jochmann said. Keeping Cap City freshman forward Jada Ward from doing more than scoring one goal was also quite an accomplishment. She is a true impact player, and we had a tough time keeping her in check, but Kenzie let her score only once, which came on a deflection from the crowd in front of the net, Jochmann said. Sun Prairie co-op goaltender Dani Deltgen turned aside 13 shots on goal.

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Panthers get win over Baraboo co-op

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Badger South
Team W-L Pts Oregon 3-1 6 Monona Grove 2-0 4 Mad. Edgewood 2-1 4 Stoughton 1-2 2 McFarland 1-2 2 Monroe 0-3 0 goals from Hughes, Anderson and Schneider in the third period, however. Goaltenders Kevin Godemann (14) and Sean McCutchin (7) combined for 21 stops for the Thunderbirds. Oregon travels to the Waseca (Minn.) Community Arena over the winter break (Dec. 26-28) to play Henry Sibley, St. Paul Highland Park and Waseca. Badger South opponent Monroe (1-3-0, 0-3-0) hosts the Panthers at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7 inside the State Line Ice & Community Expo (SLICE) ice skating rink.

Senior forwards Nick Strycharske, Jackson Schneider and Nick Miller each tallied a goal and an assist en route to a 6-1 Badger Conference crossover win Thursday en route to a 6-1 win over Baraboo/Portage Thursday. Junior forwards Joey Andriacci, Collin Hughes and junior defenseman Nate Anderson also added goals inside the Oregon Community Ice Arena, while Senior goaltender Zach Jordan posted 25 saves in the win. Oregon (5-2-0 over all, 3-1-0 conference) scored three-unanswered goals in three minutes by Miller, Andriacci and Strycharske just over four minutes into the first period. Adam Stanton scored the Baraboo co-ops lone goal in the second period, which pulled the Thunderbirds back to within two. The Panthers secured the win with a trio of

Boys swimming

Oregon dunked by Edgewood

JEREMY JONEs
Sports editor

Oregon boys swimming knew what was ahead of them traveling to Madison Edgewood High School on Tuesday. Squaring off against last years WIAA Division 2 state runner-up, the Panthers didnt figure theyd win the dual; they were simply focused on themselves and trying to drop time. Crusaders won all 11 varsity events on their way to a 127-36 Badger South Conference dual victory. Senior Jack McLaughlin, who finished third overall at state in the 50 free, moved to the 100 butterfly, which he won in 59.92. He also

helped Edgewood take the 200-medley relay (1:50.32) and 100 backstroke (1:04.51). Oregon, which has now faced a Fort Atkinson team, which finished fifth at state a year ago and second place Madison Edgewood in consecutive meets, gets a respite over its winter break. The Panthers return to action in the New Year at 11 a.m. Jan. 4, at Stoughton High School for the Vikings annual college meet. Oregons brutal conference season resumes shortly after, however, when the Panthers travel to Milton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Red Hawks finished third overall at last years D2 state meet.

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Senior forward Rachel Dvorak scored the equalizer during a 1-1 tie with the Sun Prairie co-op last Thursday.

MSO: Dvorak supplies offense in big week for Icebergs

Continued from page 9 2-0 victory over Marshfield inside the Mandt Community Center. The Icebergs (5-3-1, 2-01) second of three games this week, Jochmann said, tired legs required a lot of clean passing work, which for the most part was successful. Things slowed down in the second period as the girls hit a wall, but Jochmann said the Icebergs found their secondwind in the third as Dvorak managed to put another point on the board, netting a powerplay goal. Stoughtons Casey Marsh and Monona Groves Sara Wollin assisted on the score. Marshfield has a couple talented kids that threatened in the second period, but Kenzie had some nice, confident saves, Jochmann said. Good backchecking and offensive blue-line work also helped control the game for us. Torpy finished with 18 saves, while Marshfields Straughan had 41. The Icebergs traveled to Madison Ice Arena on Saturday for a Badger Conference game against the rival Middleton co-op. Results were unavailable as the Courier Hub went to press Friday due to an early Christmas deadline. See next weeks paper for results.

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Oregon High School graduate and University of Wisconsin- Platteville senior goalkeeper Ian Christensen was named third team National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)/Continental Tire All-North Region. Christensen recorded 4.2 shutouts with a 1.35 goals against average and made 68 saves. He ended is career in the Orange and Blue with the programs third best goals against average of 0.95.

Wrestling

Badger South Conference dual at Milton postponed

The Oregon High School wrestling team had its dual at Milton postponed Friday due to an ice storm that left roads slick and dangerous. The dual will be made up at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Milton High School. The Panthers returned to action last Saturday at the Mount Horeb Invitational at Mount Horeb High School. Look for results in next weeks paper. Oregon is off until Jan. 10 when it hosts Fort Atkinson at 7:30 p.m. in a Badger South dual.

Schultz earns second-team All-WIAC

Oregon graduate and University of Wisconsin- La Crosse junior defensive lineman Grant Schultz was named to the second team All-WIAC football squad this season.

Boys basketball

Poor weather postpones game against Vikings

The Oregon High School boys basketball game against Stoughton was postponed last Friday due to an ice storm. The game will be made up at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, at Oregon High School. The Panthers continue the season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Waunakee. Oregon travels to Whitewater at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, and it goes to Portage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7. The Panthers also travel to Madison Edgewood for a Badger South Conference game at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. Oregon is currently 3-3 overall, 1-2 in the Badger South.

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Junior forward Riley Rosemeyer drives past Stoughton freshman Marissa Robson in the third quarter last Thursday.

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Continued from page 8 interfere with the areas delicate ecosystem. So Village officials contacted the Alpine Dairys legal representation late last summer to inform them the village was considering executing its eminent domain authority always a controversial use of government power in order to build part of the trail on Alpine Dairy property. But an attorney for the ownership group surprised Village President Steve Staton by suggesting a friendly eminent domain. With an agreement now in place, the village expects to begin construction of the roughly $1 million trail in the spring. It isnt all funded yet, but Staton and village administrator Mike Gracz said the village will build what it can and tackle the project one section at a time. The village plans to apply for a Department of Natural Resources Stewardship Grant, potentially worth about $480,000, by May 1, 2014. If the grant were awarded, the announcement would be made July but the money wouldnt be available until September too late for the project to be completed next year.

A Civil War-era kepi was among the many treasures found in the late Florice Paulsons estate, part of which she bestowed to the Oregon Area Historical Society.

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Village of Brooklyn president Nadine Walsten speaks to a group of supporters in October in front of the villages new business park.

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When Florice Paulson died in June at age 95 and made the Oregon Area Historical Society a beneficiary in her will, she bestowed the organization with a treasure trove of items and historic artifacts. Melanie Woodworth, the chief organizer of the effort to sift through the countless boxes and other items from Paulsons estate, estimated that historical society volunteers had spent at least 400 hours on the project in August and September, with much more work ahead. She and the other volunteers felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the estate, but they also recognized the opportu(tie) nity it presented for the historical society and its history Brooklyn breaks museum on Lincoln Street in ground on biz park the village of Oregon. Paulsons house contained The Village of Brooklyn massive amounts of stuff broke ground on its business

from three generations, Woodworth said, calling it a real time capsule. The former archeologist compared sorting through the estate to an archeological dig. The historical society will continue to sort through it for the next year or two, but it also turned much over to local auctioneer Lyle Wanless, who has conducted three online auctions since October. Proceeds have netted the historical society about $10,000 in cash so far, Woodworth said. She said acquiring Paulsons effects have made clear the need for more space at the museum and she thinks the historical society may begin a campaign to build an addition to the museum. In the early 1990s, Paulson donated the building that is home to the museum to the organization from an inheritance she received. Woodworth said the estate will result in many new museum exhibitions.

park this fall after a year of applications and work to ensure the park could receive approval from the necessary groups. Village President Nadine Walsten described herself as giddy the morning of Oct. 4, when local political leaders gathered with construction company representatives to officially break ground on the park. Walsten had wanted to create such a park for five years after a resident told her he couldnt afford to commute out of the village for a minimum wage job any longer. Walsten, who called creating a park a sobering task, said the park on Hwy. 92 will likely fill with light industry companies due to its proximity to residential neighborhoods.

running the chamber as a great opportunity and relished taking the lead on the annual Oregon Summer Fest. Ive worked Summer Fest for the last four or five years, so Im very familiar with it, she told the Observer in late May. She said a long-term goal of the chamber is finding someone to open a hotel in the village.

Melanie Woodworth, coordinator of the Oregon Area Historical Society museum, sorts through another box in Paulsons home. Below, historical society volunteers Kermit Traska (left) and Jerry Neath sift through books and boxes.

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Judy Knutson started 2013 by being elected president of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in January after serving as its vice president. She resigned from the board in May and submit- Knutson ted an application to take over as the organizations new executive director. The 10-year Oregon resident left her position as business relationship officer at Union Bank and Trust Company and began her new job on June 17, succeeding Brett Frazier, who accepted a job running the Rock County Humane Society. Erin Peterson, owner of Academy of Sound, was elected to succeed Knutson as the chambers board president. She had been vice president. Knutson had served on the chamber board for several years and had worked closely with Frazier the past two years. She said she viewed

This years freshmen at Oregon High School will have to work a little harder to earn diplomas than previous classes, thanks to new graduation requirements passed by the Oregon School Board in March. The class of 2017 will need to take a third year of math and science classes, and theyll have to complete at least 40 hours of community service or 10 hours per year. Previously, OHS graduates needed only two years of math and science, and no community service was required. The boards vote on credit requirements anticipated a change by state lawmakers in November to require three years of math and science for all Wisconsin high school graduates by 2017. OHS will also stop naming a valedictorian and salutatorian in the 2014-2015 school year and move instead to a cum laude system of honoring top graduates. That change was approved by the board in April. The new system that will honor top students based on their grade-point averages. Students with GPAs of 3.23.59 (on a scale of 0 to 4) will graduate cum laude, 3.6-3.79 GPAs will earn magna cum laude honors and summa cum laude honors will recognize GPAs of 3.8-4.0. The high school will still track students class ranks internally for use on college

applications. Also beginning in 2015, OHS will give special recognition to graduates who tackle tough classes. Students who attain six credits in advanced courses will be given highest honors. Students who attain four or two credits in advanced courses will be given high honors or honors, respectively.

Village puts restrictions on alcohol sales

The Village Board in May adopted an ordinance that prohibits the issuance of a liquor license to any business where a prescription medication is sold. The ordinance also prohibits businesses that sell gasoline from selling

single servings of fermented malt beverages, and does not allow a new, previously non-existing business that sells alcohol to open within .2 miles of another business that holds a Class A license. Class A licenses are reserved for businesses that sell alcohol to take out, such as a liquor or grocery store. Those were the key results of the Village Boards attempts to curb alcohol sales and consumption in the village. Village President Steve Staton, a former school district alcohol and other drugs counselor, championed the more-than yearlong effort to change the culture of

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Ruby I. Noyce-Roeben, age 85, died on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare in Madison. She was born on June 25, 1928, in Arena, the daughter of Myrtle Gladem. She married Harold Noyce in 1945, who passed away in 1979. Ruby then married Marty Roeben who preceded her in death in 2004. Ruby grew up in Arena, attending school in the area. She also lived in the Prairie du Chien area for a number of years. Ruby was a supervisor at the Methodist Hospital Retirement Center. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, cards, hummingbirds, the Packers, day trips, the water and especially spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her children; Gloria Noyce of Oregon, Rod (Angie) Noyce of Isabella, Mo., Steve (Tami) Noyce of Oregon, Kevin (April) Noyce of Boyne Falls, Mich., and Brenda (Steve) Kaiser of Evansville; brothers, Lester (Dorothy) Baker of Arena, and Dick (Candy) Baker of Baraboo; daughter-in-law, Sue Noyce of Oregon; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands; sons, Perry and John Noyce; three grandchildren, Hailey, Michael and Edward; and one brother, Joe (Marie) Baker. A Funeral service was held on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at Gunderson Oregon Funeral Home, 1150 Park St., Oregon. A special thanks to her friends at One West Wolfe Apartments, Chaplin Jason and staff at Agrace HospiceCare and especially to her best friend Paula Tantillo. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. 835-3515

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Though heavy rains this spring drowned small patches, several farmers said their crops are thriving, like this corn in the Town of Oregon.

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Railroad Company announced the grant in September. The rail company will reactivate about 10 miles of track for Lycon Inc.s Ready Mix Concrete production facility in the Alpine Business Park. Lycon will have three to five slow-moving trains per week hauling inbound shipments of sand and gravel to its facility in the business park, said Ken Lucht, communications director with Wisconsin and Southern Railroad. The grant will be used to install new ties, build new crossings and rebuild about seven bridges between Madison and Oregon, Lucht told the Observer. The project limits are from McCoy Road in Fitchburg to West Netherwood Road in Oregon, he said. The Village of Oregon and the City of Fitchburg own the tracks from Butts Corners Road, just north of Evansville, to McCoy Road in Fitchburg. The project qualifies for the DOT grant because the line is publicly owned by the two municipalities. Were pretty excited about this, Lucht said. This project has been in the planning stages for over a decade. Village of Oregon officials are pleased with the development, although they have objected to the DOTs requirement that the village install gates with flashing warning lights at the Braun Road entrance to the business park. Administrator Mike Gracz and public works director Mark Below said they dont think the $200,000 project is necessary, given the relatively few trains that will use the tracks and the slow speed 20 mph at which theyll be traveling as they approach the Lycon facility.

Wet weather affects farmers

The first six months of 2013 were the wettest on record in the Oregon area, though many area farmers weathered the storm. Standing water killed off small patches of corn and other cash crops throughout the area. But many farmers said they preferred the rain nearly 31 inches of precipitation fell in the Madison area from January to June, or 15 inches above normal to the drought of the previous summer. One exception was at Carandale Farms, where owner Dale Secher said his pick-your-own strawberries were nearly wiped out by a late June deluge. But many cash-crop farmers said theyd been spared the worst of the flooding that led to emergency declarations in 24 of the states 72 counties. And other specialty growers including a Mitchells Vineyard in Rutland, Blue Skies Farm in Brooklyn and Hanns Christmas Tree Farm in the Town of Oregon said the record rains bolstered their crops.

Technical upgrades at district

The Oregon School District has embarked on a five-year, $500,000 spending plan to upgrade technology, and administrators believe its money well-spent. District technology director Jon Tanner said students will benfit from the upgrades, which include tripling Internet access points and adding wireless capabilities. Its fun to hear teachers say, It would be really great to be able to do that, and then be able to find a way to do that, he said.

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FRATELLI II - Verona's newest Professional Office/ Retail Building - Conveniently located at corner of Whalen Rd and Kimball Lane - Easy access to Hwy 151 to downtown Madison - Design your own layout (generous build-out allowance) - 400-6,000 Sq Ft - Occupancy 60-90days Fratelli I - Last office/retail condo suite - 1894 sq ft - Purchase or lease Metro Real Estate 608-575-9700 STOUGHTON 209 E Main St. Retail or Office space. 1000 sq ft. Beautifully remodeled. $766. per month utilities included. 608-271-0101 STOUGHTON 211 E Main St. 3400 sq. ft. Retail space plus 1800 sq. ft. display or storage space. Beautifully remodeled $1900/mo plus utilities. 608271-0101 STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or Office space. 400 sq. ft. $299/ month utilities included. 608-271-0101 VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE 1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities. 608-575-2211 or 608-845-2052

750 STORAgE SpACES FOR REnT

ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30 Security Lights-24/7 access BRAND NEW OREGON/BROOKLYN Credit Cards Accepted CALL (608)444-2900 C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904

REDUCE YOUR Cable Bill! Get wholehome Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, so call now. 888-544-0273 wcan

WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATV's & Motorcycles! "Cash Paid" NOW. American Marine & Motorsports Super Center, Shawno. 866-955-2628 www.americanmarina.com (wcan).

690 WAnTED

601 HOUSEHOLD

508 CHILD CARE & NURSERIES

IN HOME Family DayCare 10 years experience has openings including before and after school. Kegonsa Neighborhood 608-577-2379

548 HOME IMpROvEMEnT

638 COnSTRUCTIOn & InDUSTRIAL EQUIpMEnT

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)

692 ELECTROnICS

DONATE YOUR CARFAST FREE TOWING 24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION Providing Free Mammograms & Breast Cancer Info. 866-343-6603 (wcan)

PRODUCTION WORKER for progressive manufacturer in Stoughton, WI North Industrial Park. Varied duties include: operating fork lift, steel fabrication machines such as brakes, shears, slitters. Use of hand tools required & must be physically able to lift 100 lbs. Call 608-873-8170. SNOW REMOVAL CREW position available Must be 18 with clean drivers record. call 608-228-5282

ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-9298307 (wcan) HALLINAN-PAINTING WALLPAPERING **Great-Winter-Rates** 30 + Years Professional European-Craftsmanship Free-Estimates References/Insured Arthur Hallinan 608-455-3377 "HANDYMAN" "Honey Do List" No job too small 608-845-8110 NIELSEN'S Home Improvements Repairs, LLC Kitchens/Bathrooms Wood & Tile Flooring Decks/Clean Eaves *Free Estimates* Insured* *Senior Discounts* Home 608-873-8716 Cell 608-576-7126 e-mail zipnputts@sbcglobal.net TOMAS PAINTING Professional, Interior, Exterior, Repairs. Free Estimates. Insured. 608-873-6160

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction/Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791

646 FIREpLACES, FURnACES/WOOD, FUEL

FARMI 3PT Logging Winch's, Valby 3pt PTO Chippers, New 3pt Rototillers, Loader Attachments and 3pt Attachments, New Log Splitters. www. threeriversforestry.com (866) 638-7885 (wcan)

DIRECTV OVER 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call now! Triple Savings. $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free! Start saving today. 800-320-2429 (wcan) DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/ mo for 12 mos. High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) Save! Ask about same day installation! Call now 800-374-3940 (WCAN) BUYING FOUNTAIN PENS One or whole collection. Parker, Sheaffer, Waterman and others 608-848-0015 TOP PRICES Any Scrap Metal Cars/Batteries/Farm Equipment Free appliance pick up Property clean out. Honest Fully insured. U call/We haul. 608-444-5496

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.

820 MISC. InvESTMEnT PROpERTY FOR SALE

DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Near Copper Harbor & Lake Medora, MI. 320 wooded acres. $699 per acre OBO. CFR tax. Terms available. Will divide. 715-4782085 (wcan) STOUGHTON- 2 flat fully rented $188,900. "Pre-approved" 608-228-2925

WJZ CLEANING in Belleville is seeking full time day and part time evening help with residential and office cleaning. Please contact Wendy at 608-206-0242.

THE OFFICIAL iHEATER Quality, efficient, portable heaters. SAVE up to 50% on heating bills this season. Only $159. Free shipping. Call Today. 800-380-2513 (wcan)

FIREWOOD SPLIT Hardwood. Stored inside, dried 3 years. Call Randy 608882-6833 or 608-490-1109 Evansville.

696 WAnTED TO BUY

870 RESIDEnTIAL LOTS

ALPINE MEADOWS Oregon Hwy CC. Only 8 lots remaining! Choose your own builder 608-215-5895

970 HORSES

423 WORK WAnTED

648 FOOD & DRInK

EXPERIENCED IN cleaning, painting and light maintenance for rental units and/or complexes. References. Stoughton/surrounding area. Also available for emergencies. Call Cathy. 608-228-2925

SHARI'S BERRIES: ORDER mouthwatering gifts! SAVE 20% On qualifying gifts over $29! Fresh Dipped Berries starting $19.99! Visit www.berries.com/happy or call 888-479-6008 (wcan) WRAP UP Your Holiday Shopping with 100% guaranteed, delivered to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 67% Plus 4 free burgers - Many Gourmet Favorites only $49.99. Order today. 800-931-1898 Use code 49377DLB or www.OmahaSteaks. com/gifts56 (wcan)

437 CUSTOMER SERvICE & RETAIL

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.

SUPER 8 Verona has an immediate opening for our Front Desk Staff. $9-10/ hr. Paid training, paid holidays, paid vacation. Apply in person 131 Horizon Dr. Verona

449 DRIvER, SHIppIng & WAREHOUSIng

666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUppLIES

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

DRIVERS: CDL-A Route Delivery. Need Drivers for New Business in Elkhorn. $3,000 Sign On Bonus! $58K AVG 1st yr, $63 AVG After 2-3 day routes. Excellent benefits. Need 1 year T/T experience www.MBMCareers.com 877-662 0014

MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated medical alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For a limited time, get free equipment, no activation fees, no commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert button for free and more. Only $29.95 per month. 877-863-6622 (WCAN) SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB Alert for Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in. Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American made. Installation included. Call 888960-4522 for $750. off (wcan) WHEEL CHAIR $275, Scooter $475, Optelec Low Vision Reader $995. Save 50%-70%. In great condition. 608-8737833

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

990 FARM: SERvICE & MERCHAnDISE

WALMERS TACK SHOP 16379 W. Milbrandt Road Evansville, WI 608-882-5725

905 AUCTIOn SALE DATES

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

DRIVERS: DEDICATED. Regional & OTR. Start up to $.44/mi + Excellent Benefits. 401K + Bonuses. Excellent Hometime! CDL-A 6mos. exp. 877-704-3773 FAIRWAY AUTO Auction is hiring for part-time drivers, apply in person at 999 Hwy. A Edgerton, across from Coachman's.

554 LAnDSCApIng, LAwn, TREE & GARDEn WORK

SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES Property Maintenance Snow Removal 608-219-1214

LARGE LINE OF FARM Equipment. Rick & Melinda Craanen, Owners, 6400 Cty Hwy NN, Denmark, WI. Saturday, DEC 28-11:00am. All shedded, like new. NOLAN SALES, Marion, WI Reg. WI Auctioneers #165 & #142. www.nolansales.com for details. (wcan)

560 PROFESSIOnAL SERvICES

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.

SELL IT NOW
in the Classieds!
835-6677 or
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Sales Engineer

ALL ADDS UP BOOKEEPING Payroll, Receivables, Payables, Inventory, Sales Tax 15 years experience. 608-692-1899 APPLIANCE REPAIR We fix it no matter where you bought it from! 800-624-0719 (wcan)

668 MUSICAL InSTRUMEnTS

AMP: LINE 6 Spider IV 75 watt guitar amp. Tons of built in effects, tuner, and recording options. Like new, rarely used, less than 2 years old. Asking $250 OBO. call 608-575-5984

OUTSIDE ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT

Do you have excellent communication skills? Creative ideas? The ability to develop and maintain client relationships? An interest in print and web based media? We have an established account list with growth potential. If you possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a pleasant personality, and the ability to prospect for new business we would like to speak to you. Previous sales experience desired. Media experience a plus. Competitive compensation, employee stock option ownership, 401(k), paid vacations, holidays, insurance and continuing education assistance.

MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 888-885-7944 (wcan) ONE CALL Does it All! Fast and Reliable Electrical Repair and Installations. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today: 800-757-0383 (wcan)

FULL-TIME DRIVERS FOR REGIONAL WORK

Tractor-trailer drivers needed for the Walgreens Private Fleet Operation based in Windsor, WI. Drivers make hand deliveries to Walgreens stores within a regional area (WI, IL, IA, MN, ND, SD). Workweek is Tues. ~ Sat. All drivers must be willing & able to unload freight. * Earn $21.25/hour (OT after 8 hours) or $0.4650/mile *401kPensionProgramwithCompanyContribution *PaidHolidays&Vacation *Homeeverydayexceptforoccasionallayover *  Full Benefit Pkg. includes Life, Dental, Disability & Health Insurance with Prescription Card

** DRIVERS **

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS $750 GUARANTEE WKLY

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and Reliable Handyman Services. Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today. Call 800-604-2193 (wcan) CLASSIFIEDS, 845-9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

Due to continued growth, our team is seeking an experienced engineer to assist customers with thermal design and specication of heat exchangers and related process equipment, to develop estimates and create proposals for their equipment. A degree in mechanical, chemical or process engineering and/or relevant technical experience is required; thermal design and sales experience is a plus. This position is based out of our Medford corporate ofce, but occasional travel for tradeshows and meetings will be required. If you would enjoy a fast-paced environment working with teamoriented professionals, in the heart of Gods Country in North Central, WI, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for! Send your resume with a cover letter to: Attn: Human Resources 611 North Road 52-134952 Medford, WI 54451

Driversmustbeover24yearsold,have18monthstractor trailerexp.or6monthsT/Texp.withacertificatefroman accredited driving school & meet all DOT requirements.
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For consideration, apply online at www.wcinet.com/careers

Oregon Observer, Stoughton Courier Hub, Verona Press, The Great Dane Shopping News Unied Newspaper Group is part of Woodward Community Media, a division of Woodward Communications, Inc. and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Send resume to b.kriel@callcpc.com or call CPC Logistics at 1-800-914-3755

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TRI-COUNTY APPLIANCE, INC. | 156 N. Main Street, Oregon, WI 53575 | www.tricountyappliance.biz 608-835-7052 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Wed., 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Sat. 9:00 a.m.-noon