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Robot ‘Double’ brings Kendra to school Third-grader was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy as infant EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

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Rome Corners Intermediate fifth-grader Anthony Norton reads to Pat Lindberg. BeeHive Homes of Oregon resident.

Reading to remember Wellness director says kids bring ‘liveliness’ to BeeHive

EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

One could say there have been some busy bees reading to residents at BeeHive Homes of Oregon, except the bees are fifth-graders from Rome

Corners Intermediate School. Students have been visiting the facility since November to read to residents, who have Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other conditions that affect memory. Two groups of RCI fifth-graders alternate Friday visits

three times a month, with each student pairing up with one of the 17 residents to read to them for 20 minutes. BeeHive Homes wellness director Kathleen Zelinski said the

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Technology is nothing new in classrooms in the Oregon School District. But for one Netherwood Knoll Elementary School third-grader, it’s her only connection to the classr o o m f r o m N ove m b e r through April. Third-grader Kend r a B a u s c h , w h o wa s diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy as an 8-month-old in 2010, was re-mobilized with a “Double” robot in fall of 2017. She maneuvers the $3,000 robot from her home during the winter months when viruses run rampant. It resembles a Segway personal transporter with an iPad attached to the top, and is controlled by a Chromebook laptop. A genetic condition, SMA is known to cause the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. It also causes muscle weakness, limited mobility, delayed motor skills, curvature of the spine and breathing problems that are exacerbated by minor respiratory viruses. Because a simple cold could mean a “two-week

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Kendra Bausch is able to log into her remote double with the push of a button on her Chrome laptop. She can maneuver the Double around with her arrow keys. Her face appears on the iPad screen whenever she’s logged in and her peers/ teachers can interact with her as if she were physically there.

stay at American Family Children’s Hospital,” her mother, Kristin told the

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Library Board picks OPN architects, review proposed contract ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

The Library Board has selected OPN Architects to conduct preliminary architectural work for the village’s new library just as the executive steering committee is set to meet for the first time.

The village attorney and administrator are reviewing the terms of a proposed contract, and the deal with the architects would have to be approved by both the Library Board and Village Board before its finalized. The steering committee, which will oversee the new library project, will meet for the first time next week and will lead a Campaign Committee in charge of fundraising that will convene later this spring, library director Jennifer Endres Way told the Observer.

The total cost of the preliminary design will be $46,550, the highest of the four finalists interviewed Jan. 7 and 8. The other firms were Dimension IV, Engberg Anderson and Plunkett Raysich. Each architectural finalist was “very impressive” in their hourlong interviews, and the village would’ve done well with any of them, Way said. What set OPN apart, Way said, was their community engagement and consensus-building skills,

as well as their “data-driven process.” The library board made its decision Jan. 9. The scope of this design is to establish a detailed budget and timeline for the library, as well as a good idea of what the inside and outside of the new building will look like and an update on the space needs the new building will serve, Way has said. “Hopefully we’ll have something concrete to show people what the new library would look like by summertime to get people

excited,” Way said. The village has committed to borrowing $6 million for the building and purchased the land for about $900,000. The library board has set a $4 million fundraising goal for its capital campaign, and the steering committee overseeing that fundraising effort will meet for the first time next week. The steering committee is made up of trustee Jeanne Carpenter,

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Launchpad lessons Students participated in an “inventors workshop” during a Jan. 16 STEM club lesson held by Engineering for Kids at Brooklyn Elementary School. The class guided the students through designing, building and launching self-made rockets made of plastic straws, clay, notecards and masking tape. Instructor Alice Smoniewski from Engineering for Kids led the class of 13 students, initially explaining the components of reallife rockets before going on to instruct the students how to build their own rockets. The students first designed their rockets on paper using markers and pencils, deciding on the colors of the rockets, along with the number of fins that would be used. Once designs were approved, the kids built their rockets using straws for the fuselage, clay for the nose cone and notecard fins cut out using scissors. When the straw rockets were finished, students lined up to place their rockets on the launchpad, which used gravity and compressed air to launch the creations through the air. Students were then encouraged to improve the design of their rockets based on launch performance results. — Justin Loewen Photos by Justin Loewen

Above left, Tavna Udelhoven, 7, answers a question about rockets at Brooklyn Elementary School’s STEM Club “inventors workshop” on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Maggie Holtzen, 8, left, launches her rocket with the help of instructor Alice Smoniewski, right.

Bottom left, Aidan Kukawica, 7, designs his straw rocket.

Teens spend MLK Day volunteering time at library

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From left, Benjamin Allen, 14, checks on the condition of DVDs with librarian Wendy Borden during the Oregon Public Library’s Teen Volunteer Day on Monday, Jan. 21.

With a day off from school for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, four local teens spent time volunteering at the Oregon Public Library’s Teen Volunteer Day on Jan. 21. Under the guidance of

librarian Wendy Borden, the teens worked on an assortment of tasks designed to keep the library clean, organized and efficient. Duties included cleaning chairs, dry-erase boards and

children’s toys, sharpening pencils, checking the condition of DVDs and books and using a die cut machine to create stickers for name tags and crafts. — Justin Loewen

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Town of Rutland

Town of Dunn

New chair highlights caucus nominations

Goodland Park Road property sells

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The Town of Rutland will very likely have a new chair after April’s election. Peter Loughrin’s name will be the only one on the ballot for Town Chairman in Rutland’s April election after he was nominated at the Jan. 15 town caucus. The current chairman, Mark Porter, was nominated at the caucus but declined the opportunity, he told the Observer Loughrin in an email. Town Hall was “bursting at the seams” Tuesday night, supervisor Deana Zentner told the Observer, with more than 50 residents crowded into the meeting space, with some having to stand in the equipment storage area. Residents stood to nominate

candidates for several open positions in April’s election: chair, supervisor, clerk, treasurer and constable, the latter with two openings. Two of those elections will be contested, with incumbent Dave Grueneberg and Dave Krueger seeking the supervisor position, and incumbents Shawn Hillestad and Nels Wethal vying with Steve Williams for two constable positions. Incumbent clerk Dawn George and treasurer Kim Sime faced no challengers. Bob Postel was also nominated for the supervisor position, but Grueneberg and Krueger were the top-two vote-getters in a paper ballot vote. Loughrin, an accountant who served on the town’s budget committee each of the last four years, ran unsuccessfully for supervisor last year in a crowded field. He has stressed the importance of citizen engagement when grappling with big issues, like building the next Town Hall. Rutland is still recovering from the politically contentious process of a failed referendum for a new Town Hall

in 2014, and Loughrin has commented about the importance of a dialogue to determine the town’s attitude to things like debt levels. “The Town Board is supposed to represent all of the residents,” he wrote in an email after being nominated. “The board has the obligation and the responsibility to seek out the residents for ideas, thoughts, feedback, listing of problems and suggestions for solutions. … the board will no longer act in the isolation of a four-person governing body.” Porter was elected chair in 2015 and had served on the planning commission prior to that. In an email to the Observer, he said the town is in good financial shape and its roads are being replaced and maintained on a “realistic life basis.” He said has “confidence” the town’s representatives will tackle outstanding issues, like upgrading Town Hall, updating the comprehensive plan, replacing the website and improving internet service. Porter said he will continue to stay involved in town issues.

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Janesville/Park intersection going for bid ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

The village is moving forward with its biggest road project of 2019, reconstructing the intersection where Park Street meets Janesville Street. Public works director Jeff Rau

Palmer recognized for Scout project The village recognized Eagle Scout Andrew Palmer for his project improving Prairie Mound Cemetery, which included cleaning and repairing headstones. Palmer worked with public works staff to maintain the cemetery’s landscaping and straighten headstones that had been fallen into disrepair. “Since the cemetery is

the first part of the village you see when you drive in, why not make it look nice?” Palmer asked. “No offense, not that the rest of it doesn’t,” he quickly added to laughter. The village will take over the maintenance of the cemetery this spring, hiring an employee dedicated to the task.

the village will often accept the lowest bid for the work. The engineering work is being paid for by borrowing done in 2016. The village plans to improve underground infrastructure at the same time, including water and sewer work.

part-time secretary. She will work 32 hours per week for $19.39 per hour. Support services supervisor Ruti Trace requested the Village Board authorization to hire Stack, calling her “a valuable addition to our team.”

working with the village to provide land easements that enabled the building of parts of the Rotary Bike Trail. The proclamation touted Lycon’s role as “pivotal” in developing the Alpine Business Park. Village President Steve Staton thanked Lycon for Lycon thanked for help their continued generosity Lycon Inc. was recog- and the strong relationship PD hires secretary nized by the Village Board the firm has with Oregon. T h e O r e g o n P o l i c e for offering land to use for – Alexander Cramer D e p a r t m e n t w i l l h i r e a temporary brush and yard Amanda Stack to be its new waste drop-off site and for

Library: Committee will convene in spring Continued from page 1 Library Board president Jennifer Nelson, Arlan Kay and trustee Randy Glysch with additional appointments from the Library Board pending, Way told the Observer. The library’s Campaign Committee will convene in the springtime and be made

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up of a “broader group of community members” than the steering committee, Way said. “(It) will allow individuals to contribute by helping in a multitude of ways based on their interests, skills and experience,” Way said. Carpenter said she is “excited to go ask people for money.”

PAL STEEL

To borrow an old saying, if the two happiest days in a sailor’s life are the day she buys a boat and the day she sells it, Jan. 15 saw double happiness, when the Town of Dunn offloaded a parcel of land to a local business owner. The deal could bring a boat restoration business to 4423 Goodland Park Road as early as this summer, after the Town Board unanimously voted to sell the land at a special town meeting. The property, which the town has been planning to sell for years, is adjacent to Lake Waubesa and near Christy’s Landing, where many of Michael Moran’s projects have been featured in boat shows, town clerk Cathy Hasslinger told the Observer in an email. M o r a n ’ s c o m p a n y, Waubesa Boat Works, LLC, purchased the land for the town’s asking price, $69,900, and it plans to complete construction on a one-story building by July 2019. The building would be 40 feet by 56 feet and take up less than 15 percent of the lot, according to application documents. Plans

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No contested races on ballot Candidates for the April 2 election were determined at the Jan. 8 town caucus. SCOTT GIRARD Wayne Ace will run a ga i n f o r t ow n c h a i r, Unified Newspaper Group with Steve Root and Fred All Town of Oregon Clark, Jr. running for incumbents are running another term as superviunopposed on this spring’s sors. Kurt Maher is the constable candidate. ballot.

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be sought after the capital campaign has established the project’s final budget and another architect is hired. The Madison-based firm designed the village’s new youth center, which is currently under construction. The firm will be paid through library impact fees, rather than coming from the village’s levy, Way said.

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for the building feature two garage-style doors and seven windows tucked into a tan-and-brown exterior. Waubesa Boat Works aims for “boat-show quality results” when restoring antique wooden boats and watercraft, according to the application. Hasslinger wrote that the few who attended the meeting supported the sale, including the potential next-door neighbor. The parcel came into the town’s possession after Dane County seized it for back taxes in 2007, Hasslinger wrote. It had contained a gas station in the 1970s, and the county transferred it to the town rather than deal with possible contamination issues, Hasslinger wrote. The state Department of Natural Resources has investigated the site for potential contaminants, and it issued a closure letter in 2011 that required additional testing if any construction is done. The engineer who completed that testing and submitted it to the DNR found no contamination remaining after the site sat unused for several years, Hasslinger said, adding the town expects to receive a new closure letter this week. Dunn’s 2019 budget includes $60,000 in proceeds from the sale.

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‘Tin Man’ helps save Oshkosh water tower On behalf of the residents of Oshkosh, Nebraska, we would like to say “thank you” to the residents of Oregon. Your “tin man” water tower helped save ours. In February of 2018, our 98 year old water tower was retired as the city’s water delivery system and was scheduled to be demolished. A small group of local high school alumni formed a grass roots group to try and save the water tower. Our first step was to contact History Nebraska, our state historical society, to find out if and how we could get the Oshkosh water tower on the National Historic Register. They gave us a listing of national water towers that had been awarded National Historic Register designation and the Oregon water tower was on that list. One phone call to Jeff Rau, your public works director, set us on the right path. He gave us history and basic structure information about your tower and put us in touch with Randy Glysch. Randy helped get us started on our fundraising and information outreach by recommending “small steps” and building awareness. Through the summer of 2018 we went to many City Council

meetings in the hopes of changing their minds about demolishing the tower. Two of the most effective items we used in the council meetings were your “Lighting of the Tin Man” video and a picture of your water tower fully illuminated at night. The City Council, in July 2018, agreed to sell the Oshkosh water tower to our newly formed non-profit organization, which saved it from demolition and gave it a vibrant new future. Our nomination for National Historic Register designation will be reviewed by History Nebraska on Jan. 18, 2019. We are in full fundraising mode and have strong support behind us. Our plans include lighting our tower similar to Oregon’s tower and creating a commemorative plaza and gardens beneath and around it. Thank you Jeff and Randy for taking the time to talk to us, give us direction and answer our questions. Thank you, Oregon, for your creative, inspiring refurbishment of your tower that lead to our tower’s hopeful future. Jo Lynn Petty Blackwell, President, Oshkosh Water Tower

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Dental health is important for your dog’s overall welfare

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f you are like me, you know that brushing your dog’s teeth is important … but gee whiz, it can be difficult making a habit of it. That is the conundrum I find myself in with my dogs. I want to keep them healthy, but I do not feel motivated to brush their teeth. There are plenty of reasons to be concerned about our dog’s dental health. By 3 years of age 85 percent of dogs are affected by poor dental health, meaning they experience discomfort, Antolec pain, difficulty eating or bad breath. Imagine if you did not brush your teeth for three years and what the consequences might be. On second thought, I do not even want to imagine that. Gingivitis may be the first outcome as plaque accumulates, causing reddening of the gums. At this stage, things are reversible. If no action is taken, periodontitis can develop with the infection of gum and bone tissue and swelling. From this point forward, the damage is irreversible. This leads to loss of attachment to surrounding bone, root exposure and even tooth loss. In human beings, poor dental health has even been linked to afflictions of the heart. Surely nobody wants this for our pet dogs. If brushing your dog’s teeth is a challenge, there are alternatives that can help.

The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) has published a comprehensive guide to canine dental chews, which are beneficial. You can download an educational PDF at no cost from their web site (vohc.org). I first learned of this while listening to Wisconsin Public Radio, where I heard Dr. Sandy Sawchuk of the School of Veterinary Medicine (UW-Madison) refer to recommendations of VOHC, and specifically suggested a product called OraVet dental hygiene chews. My dogs, Buddha and Gandhi, both had separation anxiety and were averse to being left alone in kennels, which is what happens when one drops off their dog at the local veterinary clinic for dental cleaning. I was concerned that my dogs would be unduly stressed by the confined separation process of the procedure, in addition to the risk of anesthesiology. The older a dog gets, the higher the risk. The advice of Sawchuk, whom I have met on occasion, prompted me to begin offering OraVet dental chews to my dogs at the end of the day. They each get one at 9 p.m. I chose that time of day because that it is the last edible they get before going to sleep. Dogs have an effective internal clock, so if I am not paying attention to the passage of time, Buddha will inform me that it is “OraVet Time” by standing in front of me and staring into my eyes with steely determination, until I go to the kitchen to prepare the chews. When Buddha sees me unwrapping the OraVet chews, he runs like an Olympic sprinter to the living room and throws himself upon his bed, eagerly

awaiting my delivery of his Gold Medal. Yes, this is my life. My Labradors have trained me well. The result of this nightly ritual is that I have not had to take my dogs for veterinary dental cleaning in several years. OraVet chews include an ingredient called delmopinol, which creates a barrier against bacteria that leads to plaque, tartar and bad breath. Recently, I took my dogs to my veterinarian for a vaccination and asked about their dental health. Gandhi had perfectly clean teeth, but Buddha had some tartar on his canines. My veterinarian weighed the risk of anesthesia against the benefit of OraVet and recommended I continue using that product for the time being. Of course, I should also begin brushing my dog’s teeth. That is on me, and I will try to make it a daily habit. In the meantime, I am relieved to know that an affordable product is available that helps maintain my dog’s health and averts painful and damaging disease processes and the risk of anesthesia for treatment. You can ask your veterinarian about dental chew products, or do an online search and find sources for products such as OraVet or other recommendations by VOHA. Whatever course you choose, your dog will benefit from your good stewardship. Daniel H. Antolec, CBCC-KA is the owner of Brooklyn-based Happy Buddha Dog Training and is a member of Pet Professional Guild and chairs the PPG Advocacy Committee.

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Obituaries

Jean Marie (Kelly) Knickmeyer

Jean Marie (Kelly) Knickmeyer met her Lord and was reunited with her family on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Jean was born on Easter, April 4, 1926, to Earl and Gertrude (Klein) Kelly. She graduated from East High School in 1944 and graduated from The University of Marquette-Dental Hygiene in 1946. Jean married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Louis Knickmeyer on Nov. 24, 1948. Jean and Wayne

made their home in Madison on Lake Waubesa for more than 60 years. They were blessed with two sons, Jim and Bill. Jean’s first job was for Dr. Everett Johnson in the Tenney Building on the Square in Madison. She later worked for Dr. Bill P l u m m e r a n d t h e n D r. Mark Kellogg in Oregon for many years. After retiring from full-time hygiene, Jean especially enjoyed filling in at hygiene for her son, Bill’s dental office. Jean moved to the Prairie du Sac area in 2013, living at The Pines Assisted Living where she made so many friends. Jean was known for her unselfish love, both for her family and for her dear friends and neighbors. She had a wonderful sense of humor. She loved to travel: pyramids of Egypt, hot air balloon ride over parts of Kenya, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, England, Scotland, Wales, but most loved, Ireland. She spent

many winters in Sanford, Florida, enjoyed reading, spending time at Pineland Campground and was a volunteer at St. Mary’s for more than 30 years, primarily in the Gift Shop. Jean was a past president of the St. Mary’s Auxiliary. Jean will be missed by her two daughters-inlaw, Mary Knickmeyer and Donna Knickmeyer; three grandchildren, Adam ( N i c o l e ) K n i c k m e y e r, Jamie (Josef) Mueller, and Kelly (Juan) Ramirez; and seven great grandchildren, Ella and Ben Knickmeyer, James, Juliana and Jordan Mueller, and Mason and Emily Ramirez. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; sons, Jim and Bill; grandson, Ryan; twin granddaughters; brother, Jim Kelly; father-and mother-in-law, Louie and Della Knickmeyer; and close friend, Don Parnell. A Funeral Service will be held at Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Care, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon, Friday,

Jan. 25, 2019. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Jean’s family would like to thank Deb Pete, Amanda Holby, and the wonderful staff at The Pines for their friendship and great care of Jean and also Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields, and Until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. An Irish Blessing Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. 221-5420

Donald “Don” Kenneth ( N e i m i ) H a u g e n . D o n was wherever Bonnie want- Markquart presiding. Visitation will be held graduated from East High ed to go. He enjoyed spendHaugen ing time with his grandchil- at Gunderson Stoughton School in Madison.

Donald Kenneth Haugen

Donald Kenneth “Don” Haugen, 75, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on June 21, 1943, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Kenneth and Eilleen

Thanks to his friend Bary, he met Bonnie Knoche on a blind date and they later married on July 31, 1965. Don served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1966. He started an excavating business with his brother, Dennis. In 1971 he branched off with his own excavating company, Haugen Excavating. He also farmed tobacco with his family for many years. Don was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Oregon Masonic Lodge F & AM No. 151, Madison Scottish Rite Bodies, Oregon Order of Eastern Star No. 49, and many other Masonic organizations. Donald enjoyed traveling with Bonnie and his family. His favorite place to visit

dren and was always willing to lend a hand to friends and neighbors. Donald is survived by his wife, Bonnie; son, Kenneth Haugen; daughters, Yvonne (Louis) Holtz and DeAnn Porter; brothers, Dennis (Sandy) Haugen and David (Susan) Haugen; grandchildren, Zachary, Samantha, and William; great-grandchildren, Kyiler and Alillie; mother-in-law, Emily Knoche; sister-in-law, Karen (Jay) Stampen; brother-in-law, Randy (Lisa) Knoche; and many cousins, and nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 East Netherwood St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, with the Rev. Paul

Funeral and Cremation Care, 1358 Hwy 51 North at Jackson St., Stoughton from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, where the McFarland American Legion Post No. 534 and Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Post No.10272 will pass and review at 6 p.m., followed by a Masonic and Eastern Star Service. Visitation will also take place at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Pancake breakfast, bake sale set Jan. 27 Chefs will be from Oregon/Brooklyn VFW Post 10272 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

It’s the most important meal of the day. So to get visitors off to a good start, the Oregon Area Senior Center will host its 19th annual pancake breakfast and bake sale from 7 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Jan. 27. Attendees will gather at 219 Park St. to indulge in more than just pancakes, though, as chefs from the Oregon/Brooklyn VFW Post 10272 will cook up all the usual breakfast fixings including sausage, scrambled eggs, applesauce and beverages. Volunteers will also donate a variety baked goods to be sold. The breakfast is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 10 and under. People can call 835-5801 by Jan. 24 to have their meal delivered to them if they are unable to travel to the event. The senior center is asking for donations of baked goods, skim and 2 percent milk, coffee and orange juice for the event. The goods can be dropped off

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If You Go What: 19th annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale When: 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 27 Where: Oregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park St. Info: 835-5801 at the center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 and 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@ wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

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OHS early grad Steindl wins grant Leaves for basic training Jan. 28 Marcus Steindl, a first-semester 2019 Oregon High School graduate, is one of two recent area graduates presented earlier this month with a Travel Award from the Ben Jackson Foundation. The foundation was created to recognize young people who enlist in the military and to provide them financial assistance to help them visit home during leave. The foundation is named after 2016 New Glarus High School graduate Ben Jackson, an Air Force member, who was killed in an on-base accident in February 2018, just after returning from a trip home. Sean Mattmann, a New Glarus High School graduate, also received a Travel Award. Steindl, who graduated from high school a semester early, leaves Jan. 28 for Marine Corps basic training at Camp Pendleton,

Marcus Steindl, center, received his Travel Award from Jennifer and Larry Jackson, representing the Ben Jackson Foundation.

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Register Now Cal. Following graduation, he will enter training in a Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) within the military Intelligence occupational field “responsible for gathering, processing and disseminating sensitive information,” according to a news release from the Ben Jackson Foundation. O r eg o n H i g h S c h o o l principal Jim Pliner said school officials are “proud” of Steindl and his

accomplishments. “He is a hardworking young man who is ready for the next phase of his life,” Pliner wrote to the Observer in an email. “He has never shied away from challenges, and we wish him well moving forward.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Community walking at OHS Those looking to keep up with exercise as the weather turns colder are invited to walk the indoor track from 6-7 a.m. on weekdays at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. It’s free to walk, but registration is required. To register, bring a photo ID to the Oregon Area School District office, 123 E. Grove St., on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walkers will be given a badge for proper identification for school staff. For information, call 835-4091 or email alm@oregonsd.org

Grandparents’ rights talk The Oregon Area Senior Center will hold a grandparents’ rights discussion starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 29. Attorney Alberto Quiroga and Sara Vanden Brook of the Law Center for Children and families will lead a discussion about current laws related to grandparent rights. Rights can range from visitation to guardianship. Registration is required by Jan. 25. For information, call 835-5801.

from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 29 at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. The public is invited to attend to see the fifth graders at 6 p.m. and sixth graders at 7 p.m. For information, contact 835-4300.

Healthy cooking class Foodies will be able to learn about healthy cooking from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 29 at the Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St. A Stoughton Hospital registered dietician will explain how to make healthful meals using important pots and will make a recipe for the class to taste. The class is currently full, but prospective attendees can contact orelib@oregonlibrary.org to join a waitlist. For information, email kripley@ oregonlibrary.org or call 835-3656.

Bowling tournament

The Oregon Area Fire/EMS District is looking for teams to participate in its 9-Pin Tap Bowling Tournament, which will take place 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Oregon Bowl LLC, 214 Spring St. RCI Orchestra concert Cost for teams is $100 each and There will be a Rome Corners registration is required by Jan. 29. Intermediate School orchestra concert For information, call 835-5587.

Cub Scout chili lunch Cub Scout Pack 352 of Brooklyn will host its 36th annual chili lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave. The menu will feature a variety of items including no bean and vegetarian chili, chili dogs, salads, corn bread, milk, coffee and desserts. The cost for adults is $8, children ages 5-10 are $5 and kids ages 4 and under get in free. The scouts will also be selling at one-gallon “super bowl” of takeout chili for $25. All proceeds from the lunch will be used for the pack to fund camps, outings, charitable works and community involvement. For information, call 455-4201.

Osteoporosis talk Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will conduct an osteoporosis health talk starting at 10:30 a.m. Feb 6. at the Oregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park St. Attendees will be able to learn about how to prevent bone loss, osteoporosis risk factors and treatment options. Walk-ins are welcome for this event and no registration is required. For information, call 835-5801.

Community calendar Thursday, January 24

• Noon-1 p.m., Community potluck, Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church (repeats monthly), 201 Church St., 455-3344

Friday, January, 25

Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4700 • 6:30 p.m., Instant pot healthy cooking (registration required), library, 835-3656

ing tournament (registration for teams is required and costs $100), Oregon Bowl LLC, 214 Spring St., 835-5587

Sunday, February 3

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 36th Annual Wednesday, January 30 Brooklyn Cub Scout chili lunch, • 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Family Brooklyn Community Building, 102 storytime and Stay and Play, library, • 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201 835-3656 835-3656 • 6 p.m., After hours nerf war, Tuesday, February 5 library, 835-3656 Thursday, January 31 • 10-10:30 a.m., Teetering toddler storytime, library, 836-3656 • 6 p.m., Introduction to Excel, Sunday, January 27 library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing babies story• 7 a.m.-noon, Pancake breakfast time, library, 835-3656 and bake sale, senior center, 835Friday, February 1 • 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Oregon Elemen5801 • 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Family tary PTO Dine Out for Education, storytime and Stay and Play, library, Benvenuto’s Italian Grill, 2949 Monday, January 28 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., Pajama antics, library, Triverton Pike Dr., Fitchburg, vp@ • 6-8 p.m., Oregon Area Progres835-3656 oregonpto.org sives open mic night (speaker is • 1 p.m., Movie matinee: “Leave No Tuesday, January 29 Wisconsin Court of Appeals justice, Trace”, senior center, 835-5801 • 10-10:30 a.m., Teetering toddlers Lisa Neubauer), Firefly Coffee• 5 p.m., Teen bad art night (regstorytime, library, 836-3656 house & Artisan Cheese, 114 N. istration required for ages 12-18), Main St., 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing babies storylibrary, 836-3656 time, library, 835-3656 Saturday, February 2 • 2 p.m., Grandparents’ rights disWednesday, February 6 • 10-10:30 a.m., Dads and donuts, cussion, library, 835-3656 • 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Family library, 835-3656 • 6 and 7 p.m., Rome Corners storytime and Stay and Play, library, • 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., 9-Pin tap bowlIntermediate Orchestra concert, 835-3656

Community cable listings Village of Oregon Cable Access TV channels: WOW #983 & ORE #984 Phone: 291-0148 • Email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net Website: ocamedia.com • Facebook: ocamediawi New programs daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan 24 WOW: Village Board Meeting (1/21) ORE: Panther Varsity Boys Hockey vs Stoughton (1/22) Friday, Jan 25 WOW: Senior Center Anniversary: ImprovMonkey Business (5/23/17) ORE: Friday Night LIVE: Panther Varsity Girls Basketball vs Edgewood – LIVE – 7:00pm Saturday, Jan 26 WOW: Oregon Chamber of Commerce Meeting (1/24) ORE: Panther Varsity Girls Basketball @ Monona Grove HS (1/22)

Monday, Jan 28 WOW: Village Board Meeting (1/21) ORE: Oregon School District Board of Education Meeting - LIVE – 6:30pm Tuesday, Jan 29 WOW: Oregon Library: Music-Laura Doherly (6/212/17) ORE: Panther Varsity Boys Basketball vs Monroe – LIVE 7pm Wednesday, Jan 30 WOW: Oregon Community Band (6/26/17) ORE: Panther Varsity Boys Hockey vs. Edgewood (1/24)

Thursday, Jan 31 Sunday, Jan 27 WOW: Oregon WOW: Christ Memorial Community Band 7/3/17) Lutheran Church Service ORE: Panther Varsity ORE: RCI 5th & 6th Boys Hockey vs. Madison Grade Bands @ PAC West (1/26) (1/22)

Senior center Monday, Jan. 28 Italian Sausage* on White Bun Oven Roasted Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes, Orange Strawberry Ice Cream Cup MO – Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Ice Cream Tuesday, Jan. 29 Chili Baked Potato/Sour Cream Banana, Cornbread/Butter Rice Pudding MO – Veggie Chili NCS – SF Jell-o Wednesday, Jan. 30 Turkey in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Salad Cranberry Stuffing Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie MO – Soy in Gravy NCS – SF Pumpkin Pie Thursday, Jan. 31 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, Feb. 1 Chicken Stew Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Broccoli Tropical Fruit Frosted White Cake MO – Veggie Stew NCS – SF Cookie Packet SO - Seven Layer Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, Jan. 28 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 10:30 Dominoes 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, Jan. 29 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 2:00 Grandparents’ Rights 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Jan. 30 9:00 CLUB 1:00 Euchre 4:00 iPad/iPhone Class Thursday, Jan. 31 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9 - 11 Food Pantry Open 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Living Well with Chronic Conditions 3 - 7 Food Pantry Open 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, Feb. 1 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:30 Balance Class

All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Education Hour, 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church 201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Pastor Jeffrey Hendrix SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays First Presbyterian Church 408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC), Oregon, WI (608) 835-3082 - fpcoregonwi. org Pastor Kathleen Owens SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Adult Education Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, memorialucc. org Pastor Kristin Gorton SUNDAY 8:15 and 10 a.m.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

Central Campus: Raymond Road and Whitney Way SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship (608) 271-6633 Hillcrest Bible Church

752 E. Netherwood, Oregon Graham Blaikie, Interim Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church

651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship People’s 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 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship St. John’s Lutheran Church

625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8, 10:30 a.m. Worship Vineyard Community Church

Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard.com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

At the intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB Pastor Rich Pleva paoliucc.com, (608) 225-1278 SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. Family worship

Support groups • Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.

Emptying the Dishwasher “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 NIV I recently had houseguests who stayed with me for several weeks. It was a blessing to share my house with these good friends who I have known and loved for many years, but our different habits of loading and unloading the dishwasher became a source of real annoyance. It wasn’t that they were leaving dishes in the sink, but that they had the habit of turning the dishwasher off before they left the house, so I couldn’t always tell whether the dishes had been done or not. Eventually we had to talk about it and figure out a way to keep all of us happy. Loading and unloading the dishwasher is one of those ordinary acts of kindness and consideration that goes a long way towards keeping our relations smooth and friendly. These are the kinds of things that considerate people do as a part of their everyday life. Never underestimate the importance of these minor things like loading and unloading the dishwasher. What else in your everyday life has the potential to irritate those around you? Christian love is sometimes seen in the smallest details, such as whether you hang up your coat when you come inside, or whether you replace the roll of toilet paper. – Christopher Simon

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Panthers top 7th-ranked Cheesemakers for first time since 2016 MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Senior Jenna Statz buried a 3-pointer with 26.6 seconds to go to give the Panthers a thrilling 45-43 win over Monroe on Thursday, Jan. 17 – their first in 2 1/2 years. The Panthers’ win knocks Monroe out of a three-way tie for second place in the conference. “It was really exciting,” Statz said. “We have to keep playing until the horn goes off. It’s amazing. It was a really good team win.” Oregon (10-6 overall, 4-4 Badger South) has won six straight games and is one of the hottest teams in the league. The victory over the C h e e s e m a ke r s , r a n ke d No. 7 in the Wissports.net Division 2 Coaches’ poll, snapped Oregon’s seven-game losing streak to Monroe. “We really have clicked as a team,” Statz said. “We all just came together. It was like last year where we weren’t playing our best until after New Year’s. We knew it was

Name: Jenna Statz Grade: Senior Sport: Girls basketball Position: Guard Highlight: Statz scored nine points and knocked down the game-winning 3-pointer to lead Oregon to a 45-43 win over Monroe on Thursday.

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Oregon junior guard Liz Uhl drives to the basket against Monroe senior Emily Benzschawel on Thursday at Oregon High School. The Panthers beat the Cheesemakers 45-43 for the first time in 2 1/2 years. time to go. We know we are a good team. We just have to show it.” After Statz’s shot, from the corner near Oregon’s bench, the Cheesemakers took two shots in the final 25 seconds.

Monroe senior Sydney H i l l i a r d , a U n ive r s i t y of Wisconsin-Madison recruit, missed a jumper, and sophomore forward Megan Benzschawel (10 points) grabbed an offensive rebound, but senior

forward Sydona Roberts blocked her shot at the buzzer to escape. Junior guard Liz Uhl, who scored a team-high 15 points, wasn’t surprised to see Statz come through in the clutch.

“When she let that go, I knew it was going in,” Uhl said of Statz. “Jenna is a great shooter. They left her really wide open. She put it in, and I could not

Honorable mentions: Ethan Victorson (boys basketball) scored 20 points in an 82-61 loss to Mount Horeb on Saturday in the Badger Challenge. Hailie Hefel (girls hockey) scored two goals and assisted on two more Thursday, Jan. 17, as the Icebergs beat the Badger Lightning. Michael Schliem (wrestling) won the 126pound championship Saturday at the Monroe Invitational.

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Barrage of 3s tops Panthers Snowstorm threat MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The last time the Oregon boys basketball team lost a game to Mount Horeb, it responded with a six-game winning streak. So on Saturday, Jan. 19, as they faced the Vikings for a second time, the Panthers were looking to see how they measured up against the top team in the Badger North. Mount Horeb, ranked ninth in the Division 2 Wi s S p o r t s . n e t C o a c h e s ’ p o l l h a d i t s o ff e nsive weapons on full display, shooting itself to an 82-61 win over Oregon in the first-place game of the Badger Challenge at Waunakee High School. Teams from the Badger North went 5-1 against the South in the Challenge, which pairs teams at each spot in the two conference’s standings. “ T h ey w e r e s t r o n g e r than us today that’s for sure,” Siebert said. “Any team in the Badger South can beat anyone in the Badger South, and we kind of think vice versa.”

What’s next Oregon will travel to Milton at at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Mount Horeb 6-foot-5 senior Bryce Farnsworth scored a team-high 19 points and knocked down five of the Vikings’ 11 three-pointers. “We’ve been defending well the last month or so,” coach Chris Siebert said. “So we were hoping we’d play good defense.” Siebert said Mount Horeb (12-3 overall, 7-0 Badger North) shoots the ball as well as any team he’s seen this year. “It was a priority for us to guard the 3-point line well with high hands,” he said. “We let them get comfortable at the beginning and feel at home.” O r eg o n ( 9 - 4 ove r a l l , Photo by Mark Nesbitt 6-1 Badger South) lost to Oregon senior Ethan Victorson puts up a shot against Mount Mount Horeb 67-52 in the Horeb senior Bryce Farnsworth (3) and another Vikings’ second game of the season, player. Victorson scored a game-high 20 points, but the Panthers lost to the Vikings 82-61 in a first-place Badger Turn to Boys b-ball/Page 9 Challenge game Saturday in Waunakee.

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Weather forced the cancellation of the Oregon boys hockey game at home Tuesday against Stoughton. The Panthers (8-5-0 overall, 6-2-0 conference) pulled the plug against the Vikings (6-11-0, 4-30) ahead of a snowstorm expected to dump upwards for seven inches of snow that came shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday. Oregon won the previous game over the

What’s next Oregon hosts firstplace Madison Edgewood at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. conference rival Vikings 4-2 on Dec. 18 inside the Mandt Community Center. No make-up date had been announced as the Observer went to press on Tuesday evening.

Badger South Team Wins Losses Ties Points Edgewood 7 1 0 14 Oregon 6 2 0 12 McFarland 5 3 0 10 Stoughton 4 3 0 8 Monona Grove 4 4 0 8 Monroe 1 6 0 2 Milton 0 8 0 0

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Coaches start 3D professional development Icebergs roll More than 50 Oregon High School coaches stared a professional development training provided by the 3D Institute last week. The 3D Institute was established in 2014 to help meet the growing professional development needs of the international coaching community. The workshop sessions was led by Mitch Hull, who spent 10 years as a collegiate wrestling coach and served for 20 years as the national team director for USA Wrestling. In addition to the opening workshop, coaches will receive on-line training coaching certification. This 3D Coaching framework has been developed to help coaches maximize impact and influence on and off the field of play, according to a release from OHS. “I found the presentation exciting, and I look forPhoto submitted ward to continuing learning how to be a better and Mitch Hull, who spent 10 years as a collegiate wrestling coach and served for 20 years as more effective coach” said the National Team Director for USA Wrestling, led a professional development training for Justin Burton, who coach- more than 50 Oregon High School coaches last week. es track and field. “I feel that this training will really district is heading, and I am coaches, the Youth Sports sports survey, a creation of and Athletics Task Force a youth sports consortium help support all athletes and glad to be a part of it.” In addition to more pro- made recommendations and a parent’s advisory coaches. “I appreciate where the fessional development for on creating a district-wide council.

OHS grad leads Wis. Warriors at Spin Kick Classic Kenzie Damon, a 2016 Oregon High School graduate, who plays on the Wisconsin Warriors wheelchair soccer team, hosted a tournament on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Token Springs Elementary in Sun Prairie. Damon’s team won two games and lost one Saturday at the Spin Kick Classic. She had six of her team’s goals and dominated on defense against teams from Eau Claire, Minnesota and Chicago. The team is headed to Chicago, Missouri, Ohio and then to Indiana in June for the national cup. The team took third place in their division last year and is hoping to take first place this year.

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The Icebergs girls hockey co-op led both games last week but were only able to close out one victory, against the Badger Lightning on Thursday, Feb. 17. The girls were unable to keep pace with the nonconference Northland Pines Eagles on Saturday, Jan. 19 in Eagle River. The Icebergs (7-12-0 overall, 3-6-0 Badger Conference) host the Madison Metro Lynx (5-10-2, 3-31) at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 inside the Mandt Community Center. The Metro Lynx won the previous meeting 2-1 on Dec. 22 at Madison Ice Arena. “We just need to get some pucks to the net this time around,” coach Matt Gallagher said. “We forced a lot of bad shots last time around and did not get many to the net. “ We j u s t n e e d t o b e aggressive with our forecheck in the offensive zone and smooth in transition from the defensive zone to our offensive zone.”

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Sophomore defensemen Hailie Hefel and Sophia Moccero each scored a pair of goals Thursday as the Icebergs defeated the Badger Lightning 10-4 in a Badger Conference game. They were two of eight goal scorers for the Icebergs. “We were able to get a lot of kids ice time,” coach Matt Gallagher said. “We had some kids get their first points of the season. They played pretty well.” The game was nearly out of reach by the end of the first period as Hefel scored twice 33 seconds apart to help the Icebergs a 6-0 lead inside Poppy Waterman Ice Arena. Sophomore forwards Hannah Weber, Sydney Schipper and Izzy Newton and junior forward Paige Nelson also scored in the first period. Badger Lightning forwards Kaylee Engel and Lizzie Patton each scored early in the second-period to cut the Icebergs lead 6-2, but it was as close as things would get. Junior forwards Brynn Weaver and Areyn Olson added second period goals.

What’s next The Icebergs host the Cap City Cougars at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Mandt Community Center. Moccero scored both of her goals in the first 12 minutes of the third period, adding an even-strength goal at 6:41 and a shorthander at 11:49. Junior goaltender Cora Zimmerman turned away 25 of 29 shots on goal, while Nathalie Buss stopped 21 for the Badger Lightning.

Northland Pines 4, Icebergs 2 Olson scored 3:52 into the third period to draw the Icebergs even with the host Northland Pines Eagles on Saturday, Jan. 19, inside the Eagle River Sports Arena. The visitors, who led the game with a late first-period goal, were unable to retake the lead and fell 4-2. Freshman forward Grace Wittkopf capped a power play with a goal at 7:10 and scored an even-strength goal six minutes later to secure the win for Northland Pines. “We took a penalty and could not refocus to make another comeback,” Gallagher said. “We were unable to focus ourselves on the things we needed to win the game.” Newton scored 14:55 into the first period before Northland Pines senior forward Cally Coopman and Wittkopf scored six minutes apart in the first eight-anda-half minutes of the second period. N o r t h l a n d P i n e s fi n ished 2-for-3 on the power play and the Icebergs were 0-for-4. Iceberg sophomore goaltender Abby Seybold stopped 20 of 24 shots on goal, while Northland Pines made 16 saves.

Icebergs, Brookfield (ppd.) The Icebergs games Friday, Jan. 18, at The Ponds of Brookfield Ice Arena against the Glacier was postponed due to inclement weather.

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Boys b-ball: Panthers drop second game of season to Mount Horeb, which has a 31-8 run Continued from page 7 Nov. 27 in Mount Horeb. Senior guard Ethan Victorson scored a game-high 20 points and hit four 3-pointers. Mount Horeb opened the game with a 31-8 run. Farnsworth scored 14 points during the surge and knocked down four 3-pointers. “He’s so capable and such a great X-factor that’s going to punish a lot of teams,” Siebert said of Farnsworth. The Vikings made nine 3s in the first half while building a 51-29 lead at the break. “ T h ey m ove t h e b a l l and know their strengths,” Siebert said. “When good shooters shoot rhythm jumpers, a lot of times they go in. Unfortunately, they were taking the shots they wanted to take in the first half, and we were not influencing them to play the way we wanted them to play.” The Panthers trailed by as many as 29 points after senior Jacob Larson scored d ow n l ow t o g iv e t h e

Vikings a 67-38 lead with 13 minutes, 10 seconds left in the second half. Oregon sophomore guard Erik Victorson added 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Senior guard Nolan Look scored all seven of his points in the second half. Siebert said one positive was the production the Panthers got off the bench, including four points from junior Adam Yates and three from senior Ryan Taplick. “This group is really hungry,” Siebert said of his reserves. “Those guys want it just as bad as everyone, if not more.” Mount Horeb is in the driver’s seat not only to win the Badger North Conference, but to earn a No. 1 Division 2 sectional seed. “This is an opportunity to bring our guys back together and improve,” Siebert said after the second loss to the Vikings this season. “The last time we lost we went on a six-game winning streak.”

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Oregon junior Adam Yates goes up for a shot down low against Mount Horeb junior Collin Knauer in the Panthers’ loss to the Vikings in the first-place Badger Challenge game Saturday in Waunakee.

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Oregon sophomore Carliegh Roberts goes up for a layup against Monroe senior Sydney Hilliard in the Panthers’ 45-43 win Thursday over the Cheesemakers.

have been happier.” Hilliard scored a gamehigh 17 points, had nine rebounds, three steals and two blocks, which Wamsley considered a success. “It’s hard to stop Hilliard,” Wamsley said. “We have one of the best defensive stoppers in Sydona Roberts.” Roberts guarded Hilliard and made her work for all of her points. The Panthers chose not to help much off the Cheesemakers’ other players on the wing. “With a player like Sydney, we definitely have to stay close to her, and Sydona did a great job guarding her,” Uhl said. “She’s going to get her points, and we know that. Our goal was just to contest her shots, and as long as we put some pressure on her that’s great.” During the Panthers’ winning streak, stepping up their intensity on defense has been the team’s hallmark. “We have been playing a lot more together lately, and that has shown in our defense,” Uhl said. “Monroe is a really good offensive team’s definitely our team aspects.” Wa m s l e y s a i d t h e

What’s next Oregon will host Madison Edgewood at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Panthers have been playing better defense during their streak. “We’ve been working so hard as a team and a program building this up,” he said. “Defense was outstanding. We know we can guard any team if we want to.” Monroe shot 44.4 percent in the game (20-for45) and rallied in a tight second hlaf, but it finished with 13 turnovers. With the Panthers trailing 39-35 in the second half, Uhl had back-to-back steals that led to a jumper and a layup. Statz then hit a 3-pointer with 4:30 left to cut the Cheesemakers’ lead to 42-39. Trailing 43-42, the Panthers pressured the Chees e m a ke r s a n d f o r c e d a five-second call. That led to Statz’s game-winning 3. T h e Pa n t h e r s o p e n e d the game with a 10-3 run, sparked by two steals from Schrimpf. Schrimpf had nine points in the first half as the Panthers took a 25-22 lead at the break.

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Double: Kendra’s classmates interact with her Double like they would if she were there Continued from page 1 Observer. Kendra is homebound November through April. Since moving here from Lancaster in August 2017, Kendra has used the Double to attend Netherwood Knoll during those months. With the push of a button on a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection, Kendra’s peers and teachers get to see her face appear on the iPad screen. They are also able to interact with her via video conferencing software, and Kendra can use arrow keys on her computer to move the robot. On the other end of the connection last week, inside the Bausch home, Kendra’s laptop speakers conveyed a blend of children’s

voices and soft music as she watched all the commotion on her screen intently and made excited utterances. The energy on the screen made it apparent Kendra was about to conclude her day. Kendra’s mother said her peers interact with Kendra’s Double much like they would any close friend. They walk and talk with her, she said, and even sit down to have lunch with her. “It is so awesome to watch her peers develop a true sense of acceptance and willingness to problem solve to ensure Kendra every opportunity they have to include her and treat her with a caring, gentle and loving heart,” Kristin said. Kristin said Kendra’s friends are also very good

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stairs. “Students are responsible for helping move the robot throughout the building,“ Jagdfeld wrote. “The

1. Project Description The attached map shows the roads proposed to be seal coated (chip sealed). The Town may choose to do only the highest priority roads, depending on cost and budget considerations. Bidders may wish to arrange a road inspection trip with the Town‘s patrolmen to better understand individual project needs and to prepare a more accurate quote. Lead Patrolman Nels Wethal may be reached at 608 577-5691. The possible candidates for 2019 seal coating are: 1. Windmill Rd. – 5438’ x 20’ 2. Starr School Rd. (N. of Hwy 138) 5125’ x 20’ 3. Starr School Rd. (all) 15259.2’ x 22’ 4. Danks Rd. 2550’ x 22’ 2. Scheduling The Town wishes to have this work completed during the 2019 road work season, meaning done prior to September 1. 2019. Please contact the Clerk for the complete bid proposal packet. The clerk can be reached at clerk@town.rutland. wi.us. Dawn George, Clerk 4177 Old Stage Rd. Brooklyn WI 53521 608-455-3925 Published: January 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP

– owner), to allow for temporary storage and operations for MP Nexlevel, a utility construction company, on the property described as follows: 1075 Park Street, Village of Oregon, Dane County Parcel No. 165-0509-124-6037-8 A copy of the conditional use permit application and supporting documentation is available at the office of the Village Clerk. Office hours of the Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission intends to deliberate and act upon the request. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request Peggy S.K. Haag Village Clerk Published: January 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP

interactions observed are positive and often occur naturally.” The Double was a “learning curve” in the classroom at first, Kendra’s special education teacher, Nicole Jagdfeld, said, noting that with any new technology there may be some troubleshooting that needs to take place. If the Double stops working, Skype is used as a backup communication tool. “This is a nice tool for turning in assignments electronically and providing feedback in real time,” Jagdfeld told the Observer in an email. “It amazes me how far we have come with technology, and our teachers continue to work hard to make sure everyone has what they need in order to actively participate in the instruction

occurring whether it is via the robot or in person.” Before moving here, Kristin said, the Bausch family researched districts that would accommodate her daughter much like the Lancaster district did. She said she could see OSD staff were “ready and willing” to dig into what they needed to provide her daughter. The district jumped on board with Kendra’s needs “full speed ahead.” Kristin said she adapts to her daughter’s condition every day much like the district has adapted – with optimism and positivity. “To us, it was always important to give her hope so she can continue to work toward her dreams and aspirations,” Kristin said.

HVAC maintenance contract with Staley Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $18,295.00. 4. Bid from United Electric, Inc. for the amount of $306,207.55 for Jefferson St & S Main St Parking Lot Lighting & Electric Improvements Project. 5. Change of agent to Alex M. Lenzer at Kwik Trip #372. Appointments: 1. Emmanuelle Hannibal as Park Board’s Full-Member Student Representative. Licenses Approved: Kwik Trip #372 – Jonathon D. Roth, Ace’s Main Tap – Trevor J Inabnit & Mary E Disch, Stop N Go – Kalee M Day & Jessica L Grover. Ordinances: Second reading and adoption of Ordinance # 18-18 creating a room tax commission. Other Matters: Discussion with Patrick & Patricia Hermsen regarding creation of 59 acre Conservancy Park. To view a complete copy of the minutes for this meeting visit www.vil.oregon.wi.us. Submitted by Clerk, Peggy Haag Approved: January 21, 2019 Published: January 24, 2019 WNAXLP

endar are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Approval of Payments 3. Treasurer’s Report, if any 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements, if any 5. Staff Assignments, if any 6. Field Trip Requests, if any 7. Acceptance of Donations, if any: B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04 has established an opportunity for the public to address the Board. In the event community members wish to address the Board, 15 minutes will be provided; otherwise the agenda will proceed as posted. C. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report 2. Student Report D. ACTION ITEMS 1. Open Enrollment Spaces 2. 2018-19 Transportation Conditions of Payment E. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy b. Vision Steering 2. Mental Health Report F. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Report on WASB Convention 2. Superintendent’s Report G. CLOSING 1. Future Agenda 2. Check Out H. ADJOURNMENT Go to: www.OregonSD.org/board meetings/agendas for the most updated version agenda. Published: January 24, 2019 WNAXLP

Legals STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LENORE SCHULZ, DATE OF DEATH: 07/08/2018 Case No. 2018PR946 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth May 10, 1931 and date of death July 8, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 4591 W. Rutland Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is April 5, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar January 4, 2019 Beth L. Cox 165 Netherwood Road Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-2233 Bar Number: 1028192 Published: January 10, 17 and 24, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF RUTLAND OFFICIAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR TOWN OF RUTLAND ROADS PULVERIZING AND PAVING Notice is hereby given by the Town of Rutland, Dane County, Wisconsin, that it will receive sealed bids for pulverizing and for asphaltic concrete paving of several Town roads. Bids should be submitted to Town Clerk Dawn George at 4177 Old Stage Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521 by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019.

Help Wanted EXCLUSIVELY ROSES is seeking drivers for Valentine’s Day deliveries February 11th, 12th and 13th. Routes go to Chicagoland. $200-Route + Gas. Drivers must use their own vehicle. STRICTLY LIMITED to minivans and cargo vans. Apply at www.erifloral. com. To call us, dial (608) 877-8879. FULL OR PART-TIME DISHWASHER WANTED. Apply at Sunrise Family Restaurant 1052 W. Main, Stoughton. JOIN EXCLUSIVELY ROSES in Valentine’s Day bouquet production February 1st-10th in a bright, energetic working environment! We offer flexible shifts, days, evenings and weekends. Up to $16 Hour. Apply at www. erifloral.com. To call us, dial (608) 877-8879. 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, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

Bids will be publicly opened on February 5, 2019 at the Board meeting which will be held at 6:30 pm the Town Hall located at 785 Center Rd. It is anticipated that the Bids will not be awarded until the Board meeting on March 5, 2019. Bids are being requested as described below. To provide pulverizing and asphaltic paving for the following roads: Old Stage Road (east of N. Union Rd. to Lake Kegonsa Rd.– 6864’ x 22’ Lake Kegonsa Rd. (Old Stage Rd. to Old Stone Rd. – 4275’ x 22’ The Town wishes to have this work completed during the 2019 road work season, meaning done prior to September 1. 2019. Please contact the Clerk for the complete bid proposal packet. The clerk can be reached at clerk@town.rutland. wi.us. Dawn George, Clerk 4177 Old Stage Rd. Brooklyn WI 53521 608-455-3925 Published: January 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF RUTLAND ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALCOATING (CHIP SEALING) BIDS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Rutland is seeking bids for 2019 sealcoating (chip sealing) of several Town roads as identified below. All bids shall be marked “Seal Coating Quote”, and submitted to the Town Clerk, whose offices are located at 4177 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, WI 53521 up to and including 5:00 p.m. on February 4, 2019. Bids will be opened on February 5, 2019 at the town hall which is located at 785 Center Rd. Contracts will be reviewed and action to award the contract will be considered on March 5, 2015. The Town of Rutland Board reserves the right to reject any/or all bids and to select the lowest responsible bidder.

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*** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 1075 PARK STREET VILLAGE OF OREGON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Planning Commission of the Village of Oregon will hold a public hearing on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin to discuss and consider approval for a conditional use permit application submitted on behalf of Recreational Concepts Inc. applicant (Kjelland Family LLC

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BeeHive: Rome Corners Intermediate students learn ‘empathy’ through reading program How to help If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with BeeHive Homes of Oregon, call wellness director Kathleen Zelinski at 291-0991. memory issues. They were aware some people might repeat statements, make odd gestures or say nothing at all. She said it helped that some of the students had relatives at BeeHive, while others had volunteered there with previous school groups. She said the fifth-graders typically bring one or two books and engage with residents in conversation. Zelinski explained that while some of them might not always respond, there is a beaming look in their eye and a smile on their face. “I think it teaches the kids about empathy, what growing older looks like and respect,” Zelinski said. “After the kids leave, we eat lunch, and I will hear many (residents) talking about what the child read- Rome Corners Intermediate fifth-grader Grace Berning reads to Joann Parker, a BeeHive Homes resident. ing to them said.”

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