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Helping hands for Hope
Volunteer tutors
fill in gaps for OMS
students
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Unied Newspaper Group
Launched in 2008 to help
students with academic
achievement, Schools of
Hope is continuing to change
lives for the better both for
students and the volunteer
tutors who help them.
Schools of Hope partners
with the Urban League of
Greater Madison, United
Way of Dane County and
the Oregon School District,
which provides space for
the school at Oregon Middle
School. It has 30 volunteers
and more than 40 students
enrolled.
The program began as a
pilot in 1995 in the Madison
School District, and now is
found in all the districts ele-
mentary and middle schools.
Originally designed to assist
minority students through
one-on-one tutoring and role
model mentoring, it helps a
wide variety of students, said
tutor coordinator Zoua Vang.
People often say, Well,
I dont see the minority kids
here (in Oregon), but the rea-
son that were here is a few
years ago there was a slight
increase in student drop-
out rates, and that was very
alarming to the district,
she said. Schools of Hope
reached out to Oregon and
here we are. They can see
were making a difference
here, and even though we
dont have the minority stu-
dents, there are students that
are still struggling.
If you can catch them in
the middle school, they can
do well in high school, where
you can lose them.
Vang said the program
focuses on one-on-one tutor-
ing, with math and literacy
skills the main targets. She
said volunteer tutors with
math skills are particularly
valuable.
For 90 percent of my stu-
dents, math is my priority, so
if youre only reading, you
might end up waiting for
months, she said.
For volunteers who are
hesitant about their skills,
Vang said she provides as
many resources for them as
possible.
We have all these math
websites that are helpful, and
I give them handouts or crash
courses if they need it, she
said. Just to reassure them
its OK really helps dont
be afraid of middle school
math and literacy; its not
that scary.
Vang said working with
students is important not
only to develop math or liter-
acy skills, but learning about
things like organization.
Were looking for volun-
teers who want to give back
and enjoy the experience of
working with students, and
bringing a mentorship piece
along with the tutoring part,
she said. Its really build-
ing that relationships that
helps with that.
Vang sai d vol unt eers
need only commit to one
OHS artists work in
national competition
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
How do you thank your
mom for supporting your art
career?
Having her pose for a
painting that wins national
art honors seems like a
good start for Oregon High
School Senior Jennifer
Zernick. The senior was
recently awarded the Gold
Key Award by the National
Scholastic Art Awards and
the Milwaukee Art Muse-
um for her acrylic painting,
Inside Looking Out.
The annual state com-
petition received more
than 1,200 student entries,
including Zernicks, which
received one of the high-
est merits and was selected
for inclusion in a Scholastic
Art Awards display at the
Milwaukee Art Museum.
The works from the regional
competition have since been
sent to New York for judg-
ing on the national level.
Zernick said getting the
national recognition was
really exciting and some-
thing shell always be proud
of.
It was fun to see my
work along side some of the
best high school artists from
around the state, she said.
A young artist since she
was a little girl making
abstract crayon drawings,
Zernick said her parents,
Michael and Melissa, have
always been supportive.
During her middle school
years, her interest in art was
further piqued, and by the
time she was a sophomore
at OHS, she entered her first
competition and knew she
was on to something.
It made me realize that I
really enjoy the competitive
side of art and it has pushed
me to work really hard,
Zernick said.
Now, she works for at
least a few hours a week
at art outside of the class-
room, depending how many
OHS senior
Jennifer
Zernicks
acrylic
painting of
her mother,
titled,
Inside
Looking
Out,
earned her
a national
art award.
The piece
is currently
on its way
to New York
for more
judging.
Submitted
photo
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Pump house restoration efforts include fundraiser
BILL LIVICK
The historic pump house that sits
beneath the water tower on Janes-
ville Street has not been used for
anything other than storage since
1981.
But a benign neglect that has led
to the gradual deterioration of the
building is about to end.
Oregon resident Randy Glysch
has organized a pump house res-
toration fundraiser, which will be
hosted by Masons on Main from
1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 30.
Late last summer, Glysch began
planning to raise money and solicit
donations of materials and labor
to fix up the building, which,
along with the water tower, is on
the National Register of Historic
Places. The pump house and water
tower were built in the late 1890s.
Glysch has mailed out letters
seeking donations, written and sub-
mitted grant applications and per-
sonally called on area businesses to
help with the project. Hes hoping
the upcoming fundraiser will bring
in cash donations and help nudge
the effort closer to a $40,000 goal.
If every resident of the village
would donate $4.33, wed meet our
goal, he said. The biggest thing
we need is donations so we can get
started on the project. This is how
residents can help.
Glysch established the Friends of
the Historic Oregon Water Tower
Turn to House/Page 2
If you go
What: Pump
House Restoration
Fundraiser
When: 1-4 p.m.
March 30
Where: Masons
on Main, 113 S. Main
St., Oregon
More info:
oregonwatertower.
com, or call Randy
Glysch, 291-0648
Submitted photos
Schools of Hope tutors include, from left: Wendy Borden, Kathy
Michalski, Tom Bradley and Suzie Reinicke.
Below, Tutor Christina Ashworth, a UW education student, works
with Tristan Hughes. I look forward to every Wednesday and see-
ing where the kids are at, and what theyre doing, she said.
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last fall and is accepting tax-
deductible donations for
the project through the vil-
lage. Donations can be sent
to Oregon Village Hall, 117
Spring St., and will be main-
tained in the Preserve the
Water Tower fund.
Lundgrens Sign Service
donated and erected a new
sign on the pump house
grounds last month that will
gauge the progress of fun-
draising efforts. The pump
house will be open to the
public during the March 30
fundraiser.
Masons on Main own-
ers Jerry and Bonnie Thiel
said they were happy to host
the fundraiser because they
believe in the project.
Were trying to help
do our part to preserve and
restore these historic parts
of the community, Jerry
Thiel said. Those buildings
(the pump house and water
tower) have been around for
over 120 years, and we need
to be good caretakers. I think
its a reminder from the past
of what people went through
to build those buildings, and
it generates pride in our com-
munity.
Thiel said Glysch deserves
credit for being totally dedi-
cated to the project and pre-
serving a part of the villages
history.
Glysch has a plan in place
to improve the pump house
grounds, with professional
planning help from Moyers
Landscaping. A master gar-
dener, Glysch said he and
other volunteers will begin
landscaping the grounds this
spring.
In the landscape plan,
there is some nice cobble-
stone edging around the
flowerbeds, he said.
When enough money
has been raised, he and the
Friends of the Historic Ore-
gon Water Tower will work
to replace windows and the
small buildings front door.
The structure also needs new
tuckpointing.
Were on this parallel
track of fixing up the build-
ing and doing the landscap-
ing, he said. Weve got to
get the tuckpointing done
because some of those bricks
are looking really bad.
The buildings electri-
cal, lights, floor and ceil-
ing all need to be replaced
or worked on, and Glysch
thinks it also will need
custom windows and a door
to fit its historical design.
He said between the inte-
rior and exterior improve-
ments, the $40,000 he hopes
to raise will quickly be used.
He hopes local builders
and contractors might be
willing to donate some help
to the project.
Donat i ons have been
promi sed by a host of
local businesses, includ-
ing Kopkes Greenhouse,
Winterland Nurseries, The
Flower Factory and Moyers
Landscaping.
Glysch mentioned that
the project has also received
generous contributions from
Kwik Trip, Oregon Com-
munity Bank and Bills Food
Center, as well as a donation
from a senior citizen in Iowa
who is a former village resi-
dent.
In addition, he sold three
of his own stained-glass art
pieces and donated the mon-
ey to the project.
All that fundraising activ-
ity has pushed the Friends
of Historic Oregon Water
Tower fundraising campaign
close to the $5,000 mark.
Glysch said hes still wait-
ing to hear if the group will
be awarded a grant from
the Dane County Cultural
Affairs Commission. He
said the Bryant Foundation,
of Stoughton, rejected the
groups grant application.
Ive been focusing on the
great history the pump house
and water tower holds for
the village identity, he said,
but also how this project is
a big part of the overall revi-
talization of our downtown.
In 1984, the water tow-
er and pump house were
declared a local cultural land-
mark. Led by the late Joan
Gefke, residents worked with
the State Historical Society
to obtain the designation of
state and national historical
landmarks on Oct. 16, 2007.
To learn more about plans
to restore the pump house,
and potentially also the water
tower, visit the new website:
oregonwatertower.com.
House: Lundgrens Sign Service donated and erected a new sign on the pump house
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Photo submitted
A sign gauging the amount of money raised to restore the pump house was donated by Lundgren
Signs and installed last month. Organizer Randy Glysch has set a fundraising goal of $40,000.
How to help
To get involved in
Friends of Historic Oregon
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Village of Brooklyn
Board considers removal of trustee
SCOTT GIRARD
The Village of Brooklyn
board is looking to remove
one of its own trustees after
al l eged unpr of essi onal
behavior during a closed ses-
sion in January.
The board passed a resolu-
tion at its March 10 meeting
in favor of removing trustee
Sue McCallum with five
votes in favor, one trustee
abstaining and McCallum
herself not voting as she had
recused herself during the
discussion. The board will
wait until after the spring
election to proceed with
McCallums removal.
The resolution alleges
McCallum violated both the
boards handbook, adopted in
2012, and procedural guide-
lines for Village Board meet-
ings adopted in 2013. Both of
those documents were adopt-
ed due to the chronic disrup-
tive behavior of McCallum,
according to the resolution.
The resolution further
alleges McCallum told the
board she violated the confi-
dentiality of a closed session
in the past, and again refused
to return a personnel docu-
ment after a Jan. 13 meeting
about the village police chief.
McCallum told the Oregon
Observer that she did raise
her voice at the meeting, and
also did take the document
out of closed session.
But she said there was no
statute stating someone cant
take a document out of a
closed meeting.
I kept that one because
there were false statements in
that document, McCallum
said. Obviously it hasnt
been released to anyone else,
and Im not releasing it.
The board opted to discuss
removal after passing a new
rule imposing a $1,000 fine
on trustees who violated the
handbook at its February
meeting, only to find out that
such a fine is likely illegal.
The resolution by the board,
however, is only symbolic,
and will have no effect on the
actual process of removal,
which is also complicated by
the fact that McCallum is one
of two candidates for three
open seats on the Village
Board in the April 1 election.
Attorney Michael Chris-
topher, of Dewitt, Ross and
Stevens law firm, was at the
March meeting to advise
the board and explained that
there was no legal basis for
the fine, and did his best to
answer the boards questions
about the potential removal
process.
Even he, however, was
perplexed about how the
election mixed with having
an open seat would affect
McCallums removal, and
the board decided that it was
best to wait until after the
election to remove her, if it
does so.
If a citizen files a com-
plaint, McCallum would
have a chance to respond in
writing to it within 10 days
of the hearing date the board
sets. At the hearing, the
board would hear evidence
and ask questions of both
the complainant and McCal-
lum, and then would vote in
closed session whether to
remove McCallum.
The board is ultimately
kind of the judge and jury,
Christopher told them.
Village President Nadine
Walsten told the Observer
she did not want to comment
on the ongoing situation.
I dont want to deal with
this through the paper, Wal-
sten said. I want to respect
the process.
McCal l um expr essed
displeasure at the board
openly discussing how best
to remove her at the March
meeting, and maintains the
charges are baseless.
Just because somebody
says something doesnt make
it true, she said. Its all just
gotten whipped up in some-
thing thats really not true
and really not there.
As of Tuesday morning,
no citizen had filed an offi-
cial complaint.
OSD: Progress on teacher contracts
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
While both sides agree
progress was made at a
recent mediation session,
some issues still separate the
Oregon School District and
the Oregon Education Asso-
ciation (OEA) on teacher
contracts for 2013-14.
Continuing talks that
started in October, district
superintendent Brian Busler
said Monday that after some
setbacks and challenges
in the bargaining process,
a mediation session March
12 led by WERC (Wiscon-
sin Employment Relations
Commission) mediator Bill
Houlihan made great prog-
ress. He said the sides are
arranging another session,
and he hopes a deal can
be struck following spring
break, sometime in the first
week of April.
A significant increase
in starting teacher salaries
is part of the process for
recruitment and retention
purposes, Busler said.
We have on the table the
maximum salary amount
allowable by law, he said.
District legal counsel and
human relations director
Jina Jonen said the board
has offered teachers a 2.07
percent maxi mum pay
increase.
Busler said Houlihan told
representatives from both
sides there were no sub-
stantial differences in their
lists, though there are still a
few details to hammer out.
Were excited about it,
and we appreciate the hard
work and commitment our
teachers make to our stu-
dents every day, he said.
We feel we are close to
reaching a voluntary con-
tract settlement, which is
always our goal.
OEA policy manage-
ment team chairperson Jon
Fishwild, a physics teacher
at Oregon High School and
union negotiator, said while
progress was made during
the mediation, he disagreed
with Buslers character-
ization of how close to an
agreement the sides are.
I would not say that a
voluntary settlement is nec-
essarily imminent, he said.
We have asked the district
on three different occasions
for a written copy of their
offer and they have not yet
provided that to the OEA.
Fishwild said Buslers
assertion that the district
is offering the maximum
allowed by Act 10 is not
completely accurate.
Even applying the rules
of operation that the district
is using, they are allowed to
provide larger pay raises in
what is called supplemental
pay, he said. This would
be pay that would not be
applied to the base salary
and is pay that is not guar-
anteed going into the future.
This is not our preference
moving forward, but it is an
option.
Issues that Fishwild cited
as remaining points of con-
tention are disagreements
about teacher prep time,
how summer school is paid,
and in particular how teach-
ers with 1-3 years of service
are paid.
We are not yet satisfied
that their offer resolves the
dispute and are cautious
about moving forward until
we have the comfort lev-
el, he said. We are also
concerned about how this
fix may cause other salary
issues that stem from com-
pacting the salary schedule
over multiple bargains.
From the
artist
Peopl e and col or s
serve as Zernicks main
inspiration.
Meeting interesting
people makes me think
about what qualities I
might want to include
in a painting, she said.
Col or s i ns pi r e me
because I find it interest-
ing how many there can
be in something that ini-
tially looks like it is just
one solid color.
With people, she likes
to capture a side peo-
ple dont always see to
give a new, more inter-
esting perspective. For
this piece, she chose her
mother as the subject,
because shed never
painted her before. It
took about three months
to complete.
projects shes juggling.
I can always manage to
make time because it is one
of the most important things
to me, she said.
She cr edi t s her ar t
teacher, Michael Derrick,
for helping her during the
past four years.
Hes always willing
to do whatever he can to
help me and his instruc-
tion has improved my
skills in too many ways to
count, Zernick said.
Derrick said he consid-
ers himself lucky to have
been able to work with
Zernick since she was a
freshman.
While she has always
had talent, it has been fun
to watch her grow and
mature as an artist the
past four years, he said.
Shes developed her own
artistic style and creative
techniques. For a high
school student, she has a
rare insight where she can
be very realist and tech-
nical and can still ven-
ture off to make a piece
original with her artistic
license.
Derrick said Zernick
will be tremendously
successful i n t he art
world, citing her self-
motivated style and artis-
tic eye.
She is and will remain
a positive role model for
OHS art students for years
to come, he said.
Zernick plans to attend
Iowa State University and
major in biological and
pre-medical illustration.
This will combine my
love for art and science,
she said. Ill be able to
cont ri but e t o medi cal
advancement by educat-
ing people through my
illustrations.
Artist: Inspired by people and colors
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career in Oregon and our involve-
ment in our three kids very
fruitful schooling here over a
sixteen-year span, we feel close-
ly tethered to the Oregon School
District.
One gentleman weve long
admired from afar is Charles
Uphoff. Hes not a buddy, not a
neighbor. Hes a guy youre used
to seeing when things need to
get done. Hes that rare individ-
ual every successful community
leans on whose constant hands-on
involvement with youth, schools,
the arts you name it stands
out.
As Oregon has grown, Char-
lies mode of operation of show-
ing up as a workhorse while
exuding leadership and intellect
has not dimmed. Having served
nine years on the board previous-
ly, hes got his hand raised, ask-
ing area residents to let him again
turn his passion loose on the chal-
lenges facing the Oregon School
Board.
We attended a forum last week
attended by all six candidates.
Though all six struck us as quali-
fied and committed, Charlie
Uphoff stood out, for three rea-
sons.
First, the sheer breadth of his
volunteerism and depth of profes-
sional commitment to kids and
families is overwhelming. Sec-
ond, hes tuned in. We buy his
take that the Board could operate
more transparently, improve its
relationship with our teachers and
focus more on encouraging the
engagement of very young stu-
dents parents. Third, hell sink
his teeth into addressing those
needs with passion and convic-
tion.
It is also evident to us that the
heavy lifting required would be
eased considerably by electing
the like-minded Gwen Maitzen
and Barb Feeney along with Mr.
Uphoff on April 1.
Mark and JoAnn Kiley
Village of Oregon
Mixdorf is clear choice for Oregon School Board election
Wayne Mixdorf filled the role
of Treasurer when I was Presi-
dent of the Oregon Soccer Asso-
ciation (OSA), an organization
devoted to promoting opportuni-
ties for more than 600 kids from
our schools and community.
During that time, he demon-
strated great personal initiative in
his role as Treasurer in preparing
spreadsheets and analyzing rev-
enue and expenses. He employed
creative solutions to resolve diffi-
cult problems without promoting
a personal agenda.
And, despite providing a very
detailed level of financial activ-
ity, he was able to see the big pic-
ture in how changes in programs,
revenues, and expenses would
impact the program as a whole.
He was invaluable to OSA and
to me in his role overseeing bud-
gets, recognizing priorities, and
always keeping foremost in mind
that our organizations goal was
to provide the best support vehi-
cle for our kids to be nurtured and
to excel.
I know that Mr. Mixdorf takes
that same personal integrity and
community values with him in
making the difficult decisions
that the school board has to make
on behalf of our district and our
children.
He has my full support in the
upcoming school board election.
I hope you will consider giving
him your vote at the polls.
David Frankson
Town of Oregon
Incumbents deserve three more
years on the Oregon School Board
Two months after Courtney
Odorico, Wayne Mixdorf and
Lee Christensen were last elected
to the School Board; Act 10 was
signed into law. Act 10 tipped
school policy, funding, manage-
ment and relationships upside
down overnight, forcing school
boards to navigate unchartered
territory.
As citizens of Oregon with
three kids in the Oregon School
District (OSD), were proud of
what our school board, admin-
istration, teachers and kids have
accomplished together since Act
10 became law. Our time frame
for the following is the last three
years (April 2011 - Present):
The OSD has earned the
highest bond rating possible from
Moodys (for a school our size),
despite losing millions in school
funding from the State because
of Act 10
There were no lay-offs for
teaching staff, and salary increas-
es were provided in 2012-13
(2.07 percent) and offered for
2013-14 (2.78 percent)
A new employee handbook
was negotiated, including Just
Cause language for termina-
tion (The handbook work was
brought on by Act 10)
An independent communica-
tion survey conducted in 2012
indicated 87 percent of OSD
staff were satisfied or very satis-
fied with the communication pro-
vided by the Board and the OSD
$2.1 million has been invest-
ed in technology for staff and
students to enhance the learning
and teaching environment
Courtney, Wayne and Lees
opponents are good people who
care about Oregon and the OSD.
But that doesnt make them more
qualified to serve than the three
good people running for re-elec-
tion.
Courtney, Wayne and Lee also
care about Oregon, the OSD
and have the proven leadership
experience we need in Oregon.
Odorico, Mixdorf and Chris-
tensen have earned our vote.
Mike and Karin Victorson
Village of Oregon
Incumbents will work to provide solid future for district
The stakes couldnt be higher.
For our family, we trust the wis-
dom and experience of our cur-
rent board members Courtney
Odorico, Lee Christensen and
Wayne Mixdorf.
Balanced budgets amidst fund-
ing cuts, no tax increase from
Oregon Schools the last three
years and a continued invest-
ment in teachers, programs and
technology. There' s no doubt
that our kids and our community
have benefitted greatly by having
Courtney, Lee and Wayne at the
helm.
We ask a lot of our school
board. We ask them to bal-
ance the needs of all the various
stakeholders in our district, the
students, the teachers, taxpayers,
parents and still provide a great
education for our kids.
And as we send 250-300 stu-
dents into the world, diplomas in
hand each year, we are met with
the somewhat staggering real-
ity that we need to attract 250-
300 new students each year into
this district just to sustain our
enrollment, funding and num-
ber of teachers and staff. These
board members have managed
to bring some of the most tal-
ented teachers into our district.
Starting teacher salaries have
increased over 18 percent during
their tenure.
The Oregon School District
has outstanding art, choir, band
and orchestra teachers, and really
in every subject. Oregon High
School has exceptional math
and science teachers and class
offerings that help our students
succeed in the globally competi-
tive STEM arena. Our educa-
tors are encouraged to research
and implement innovative ways
of teaching. We have an excel-
lent athletics department that
allows our students to choose
from a wide variety of sports and
requires them to abide by a code
of high standards. Thanks in
part to these board members our
schools have some of the best-
qualified administrators in Dane
County.
We appreci at e t he careful
budgeting they have done to
keep our operating budget strong,
while still providing for our capi-
tal budget. These board members
take seriously their charge to be
open, transparent and financially
responsible. We also appreciate
their rational decision-making.
They have a blend of work
experience that benefits our dis-
trict: an architect, an accountant
and a government executive who
have the skills to develop work-
able budgets and facilities, hire
all the right people and who will
work hard to deliver an excellent
education to our students. This
success will continue to attract
new families to our district.
From our perspective, this
school district is strong and will
stay strong with Odorico, Chris-
tensen and Mixdorf on the Board.
Please vote on Tuesday, April 1
to re-elect them.
Tim and Susan LeBrun
Town of Oregon

Oregon School District incumbents will serve students first
The upcoming Oregon School
Board election is pivotal, and
the primary point of contention
amongst the candidates seems
to regard priorities. From my
perspective, the top priority of a
School Board member should be
providing the best possible edu-
cation for the students of the Dis-
trict. For each of the incumbents,
Mixdorf, Christenson and Odori-
co, I know this to be the case.
Unfortunately, the circum-
stances surrounding the School
Board have become increasingly
politicized in recent years. Politi-
cal agendas only serve to distract
us from addressing the challenges
facing the Oregon School Dis-
trict, and public education in gen-
eral. Mixdorf, Christenson and
Odorico have demonstrated that
they are innovative, dedicated
stewards of the District, focused
on the substantive issues.
Last year, all three incumbents
supported the use of Fund 10 (the
District's savings account) to pay
for employees' health insurance
deductibles. They also voted to
increase the protections available
to staff members in disciplinary
situations. Clearly, the incum-
bent Board members respect and
appreciate our teachers.
My criteria for choosing a can-
didate to support are more com-
prehensive than a simple litmus
test. Any one issue or vote does
not define a person. Rather, I val-
ue people that are fair, objective
and willing to look at an issue
from all sides. Each of the incum-
bents are pragmatic, willing to
compromise, and have demon-
strated sound decision making
abilities during their time on the
Board.
You may wonder how I' ve
formed my opi ni ons of t he
incumbents. The answer is sim-
ple; I've worked along side them
for the last two years. When you
spend as much time together
as School Board members do,
you come to know each other
quite well, and I have the utmost
respect for each of them. They
have served the District with dig-
nity, and should be afforded the
opportunity to continue their ser-
vice.
So, I ask you, the voter, what is
your top priority for the Oregon
School District? Hopefully, put-
ting kids first is a notion we all
support. That's the approach Mix-
dorf, Christenson and Odorico
have always taken. I'll be voting
for them, and I encourage you to
do the same.
Jeff Ramin
Oregon School Board clerk
Unified front makes voters think
board is anxious to defend status quo
Letters to the editor
5
Support Maitzen for OSD board
Education is an important
key for all because; as they
say knowledge is power.
Wi t h educat i on and
self-confidence you can
do anything and be any-
one that you want. It cre-
at es i nformed ci t i zens,
hard workers, and compas-
sionate communities. All
of our futures depend on
every generation not just
learning but knowing how
to teach. This is why I felt
compelled to share more
about Gwen Maitzen run-
ning for our April 1 elec-
tion for a position on our
Oregon School Board.
The t hi ngs t hat you
already know from past
publications in the Oregon
Observer are her education
qualifications, her talents as
an artist and her services to
our community as a teacher
for many years at the Ore-
gon High School. These
are the overall facts but
what many may not know
are the building blocks of
this amazing woman Gwen
Maitzen and why our fam-
ily feels that she is perfect
to represent our children,
school, teachers and com-
munity fairly on the Oregon
School Board.
I can start by saying that
some teachers just get it.
They get the students
and how they all learn dif-
ferently and that they are
all capable of great things.
That i t i snt i mport ant
enough to learn but to have
passions for more. She did
not just teach education
she taught life. She gave
her students more.
She was able to do that
as a teacher to see that not
everyone is the same and
that thinking so can stifle
you! What we need on our
school board is Gwen. She
has fresh intelligent ideas
along with the drive and
problem solving skills to
make them happen. It is
important to be able to
know that what our district
is doing is for all students
and not just some. Gwen
always saw that in her stu-
dents and she can bring that
open-mindedness to our
board.
Words that come to mind
when I think of Gwen Mai-
tzen; outgoing, active in the
community, compassionate,
good listener, a truly great
teacher that helped many
teens succeed.
Trust me that I have seen
her in action. She can and
will do great things for our
district. I believe in her and
she gets our vote on April
1.
Mark and Ginger
Ambrose
Village of Oregon
Oregon School Board needs
new blood, variety of skills
Teachers are the pillars on
which excellent school dis-
tricts are built.
My two children, now
adults, received excellent
educations from wonderful
teachers in the Oregon School
District.
We are concerned about the
future of the school district if
relationships with the staff do
not improve.
The incumbents are tak-
ing credit for many of the
positive things happening in
the school district. Many of
the positive things happen-
ing in the district are because
of teachers who continue to
work with dedication and
commitment despite the cur-
rent strained relationship
between the Board and staff.
In the current climate, teach-
ers do not feel free to speak
out about their frustrations.
There is a feeling among
many teachers that their
expertise and professionalism
are not respected. Eventually,
this will affect the school dis-
tricts ability to retain the best
experienced teachers and to
attract excellent new teachers.
The three incumbents in the
school board race wish to take
credit for the strong finan-
cial stability of the School
District, when actually the
credit should go to an excel-
lent Business Manager. We
believe that the three chal-
lengers, Feeney, Maitzen, and
Uphoff, will continue to pro-
mote sound financial policies,
while greatly improving the
stability of the School Dis-
trict in other ways. We do not
need everyone on the School
Board to be a financial expert.
We need members with a
variety of skills and experi-
ences.
Feeney has 20 years of pro-
fessional policy and planning
experience, as well as expe-
rience on many boards over
the years; she knows how
to weigh needs, problems,
options, costs, and conse-
quences in a dynamic envi-
ronment.
Maitzen taught for 16 years
in the OHS Art Department
and the Oasis Program, work-
ing with gifted and talented as
well as at-risk students; she
understands complex school
issues from the inside out.
Uphoff was a member of
the Oregon School Board
from 1993 to 2002; he knows
that when resources are short,
the school board must work
as a team and involve the
whole community.
We need board members
who will step outside of their
bubble and listen to all sides
of an issue; members who
will earn the respect of all
stakeholders; members with
peripheral vision, not just
tunnel vision; members who
will balance academics, ath-
letics, aesthetics, and tech-
nology; members who will
collaborate with one another
without being mirror images
of one another. We need Fee-
ney, Maitzen, and Uphoff for
school board on April 1.
Jane Sheffy
City of Fitchburg
Feeney, Maitzen and Uphoff
will improve teacher morale
High teacher morale is very
important to the health of a
school district.
Last year, after summer
school teachers had signed
their summer contracts, a new
two-tiered system of pay for
summer school teachers was
added to the Employee Hand-
book. Summer school art
teachers and music teachers
were notified that they would
be paid less than science and
math teachers, for example.
Teachers who decided they
did not want to teach sum-
mer school if they would
be paid less than their col-
leagues were told that they
must honor the contract they
signed, even though they
were not notified of their pay
scale until afterward. Teach-
ers were told they would face
penalties if they did not teach.
The Oregon board has tried
to keep this decision-making
hush, hush, but community
members are talking about
this. Obviously, teachers are
not happy with the two-tiered
system of pay. Once the Ore-
gon School Board is success-
ful in implementing a two-
tier pay scale during summer
school, what will stop them
from doing the same during
the school year? What will
that do for teacher morale?
How will we retain excellent
teachers if some of them are
valued less than others?
The Oregon School Board
is moving backwards. How-
ard Gardner's theory of Mul-
tiple Intelligences has been
widely recognized in the field
of education. Logical-Math-
ematical Intelligence, Lin-
guistic Intelligence, Spatial
Intelligence, Musical Intel-
ligence, Bodily-Kinesthetic
Intelligence, Interpersonal
Intelligence, and Intraperson-
al Intelligence are all needed
for students and developing
adults to function in society.
Teachers know that all of
these intelligences are equal-
ly important, just as they
know that all subject areas
are equally important to the
growth of their students.
I am voting for candidates
who support teachers and stu-
dents. I am voting for Feeney,
Maitzen, and Uphoff on April
1.
Irene Umen
Village of Oregon
Dont vote against teachers requests
Over the past twenty years,
Amy has volunteered count-
less hours working with the
teachers, educational assis-
tants, custodians, librarians
and food service personnel
in the Oregon schools. Her
experiences started when our
kids were toddlers, assisting
Donna Mahr in her dream of
building Open Gym, Home-
room and other early child-
hood programs. It continued
when she joined the PTO
leadership team. Organiz-
ing, staffing and cleaning up
events allowed us to estab-
lish meaningful relationships
with both staff and admin-
istrators. Managing fund-
raisers, outdoor education
projects, and daily volunteer
parent safety interventions
at the middle school, further
revealed the challenges fac-
ing our schools. Assisting in
classrooms, tutoring, chaper-
oning field trips, and serving
as the health officer for over-
night camps, we witnessed
the strengths and weaknesses
of our teachers and admin-
istrators. Finally, Russ has
had the unique opportunity
to serve as the Oregon Team
Physician for 20 years.
You might wonder why
this is important! We have
seen the employees of our
school district working in
almost every capacity, and
we know the conditions of
the facilities and the equip-
ment. We have listened to the
staffs frustrations, worries
and struggles. Over the past
several years we have been
concerned about the steady
decline of staff morale. The
staff has requested our assis-
tance in protecting the integ-
rity of our schools. Our sons
have also asked, Cant you
do something to help keep
our best teachers and prin-
cipals? We have lost three
young men who were top
notch vice-principals and
one extraordinary principal,
excellent OHS teachers (two
English and one Social Stud-
ies), and many other teach-
ers who have retired early
or simply left our district.
We cannot afford to lose any
more outstanding people!
Parents frequently ask us,
Do you recommend moving
to Oregon with young chil-
dren? We reply that Oregon
has been a wonderful place
to raise a family: safe streets,
friendly people, great com-
munity organizations, fantas-
tic locally owned businesses,
and a wonderful sense of
community. However, we
cannot honestly recommend
Oregon School District to
families asking for guid-
ancenot considering the
dysfunctional relationship
between the school board
and district staff.
In support of the people
caring for our children each
day--truly putting our KIDS
FIRST-- we will cast our
votes to support the Ore-
gon Education Association
endorsements for School
Board: Barb Feeney, Gwen
Maitzen and Charlie Uphoff.
Russ and Amy Hermus
City of Fitchburg
Challengers will collaborate
I am voting for Gwen
Maitzen, Barb Feeney and
Charles Uphoff in the elec-
tion for the Board of the
Oregon School Board on
April 1, and urge you to
join me.
These three candidates
will bring experience, and
a collaborative approach,
to the future of the districts
schools. Gwen has been a
teacher for 25 years, 16 in
Oregon. Charles is a for-
mer classroom teacher, has
directed programs aimed
at supporting youth and
families, and is a former
member of t he Oregon
School Board. Barb Fee-
ney is a planning and policy
analyst.
Together they will bring
to the responsibilities of
the School Board a com-
mitment to collaboration,
to thoughtful use of public
resources and respect for
all participants in the enter-
prise of education.
Vote Maitzen, Feeney
and Uphoff on April 1.
Sheila Spear
Village of Oregon
Challengers will restore
civility to OSD board
The out come of t he
upcoming school board elec-
tion has been characterized
by some as either continued
progress forward or a step
backward. Some have char-
acterized the current school
board as visionary and free
of special interests.
I do not doubt the com-
mitment or the motivation
of our current school board.
I do question the methods
by which our current school
board identifies and carries
out directives.
While it is true that Ore-
gon has talented and devoted
teachers, we have a school
board that is very hesitant to
accept that all is not well.
While the District moves
forward with personalized
learning, and while they laud
the teachers who are spear-
heading this initiative, it does
not seem willing to accept
that it is coming at a cost.
Teachers are creating
flipped videos, personaliz-
ing curriculum, meeting to
discuss the progress of indi-
vidual students, but doing
so by spending more nights
at school, taking more work
home, and working on week-
ends, all at the expense of
their own families. Students
and families of some of these
personalized classrooms are
coming to expect that their
teachers are available 24/7.
The very teachers who are
being lauded for their work
on forwarding district initia-
tives are the same teachers
who are burning out the most
quickly. Initiatives are being
pushed without systemic
changes to help make it eas-
ier to do so, and the effect is
stifling.
A vote for the challengers
in this election is not a vote
for moving backward, but
rather a vote for providing
long-term sustainability for
the visionary initiatives that
we have already started to
implement.
The teachers of the dis-
trict are not a special interest
group; we are the education
professionals who are tasked
with giving the children of
Oregon the skills necessary
to be successful in life.
A vote for the challengers,
Gwen Maitzen, Barb Feeney,
and Charlie Uphoff, is a vote
for restoring civility, promot-
ing cooperation, and building
the kind of school district in
which all children can thrive.
Jon Fishwild
OEA Immediate Past
President
Uphoff is committed to improving boards relationships
I am voting for Charles
Uphoff for School Board
on April 1. I have known
Charlie for over 40 years,
and know t hat he i s a
fair-minded man of integ-
rity who is committed to
i mprovi ng t he rel at i on-
ship among the Board, the
admi ni st rat i on, and t he
teachers. I believe his pre-
vious experience as an
Oregon School Board
member will serve him well
in restoring the trust which
used to exist between staff
and administration.
Christine Weigt
Village of Oregon
Opinion
Incumbents will be independent
Being on a local school
board carries with it the
responsibility of providing a
cost effective educational pro-
gram to all district students. It
is this goal that must drive a
board member and no other.
It is critical that board mem-
bers be independent advocates
of our students and not be
beholden to special interests.
The last two Oregon School
Board elections have included
challengers backed and sup-
ported by the local teachers'
union (the Oregon Educational
Association) and members
associated with the Oregon
Area Progressives. This is
consistent with a trend to polit-
icize and pack local school
boards with school-union
candidates. The Wisconsin
Education Association Coun-
cil (WEAC) has dedicated
personnel and funds focused
specifically on electing school
board candidates beholden to
its agenda.
This year, the Oregon
School Board has three seats
up for election. The three
incumbents, Courtney Odori-
co (the current Board Presi-
dent), Lee Christensen, and
Wayne Mixdorf are running
for re-election. They are capa-
ble, independent community
members who have dedicated
their free time to making the
Oregon School District the
best possible district for our
kids.
They are opposed by three
candidates who are endorsed
by the OEA. One of their
candidates, Gwen Maitzen, a
former OEA member, boldly
proclaimed on her campaign
website that we must take
back our schools. It is worth
noting that the challengers
profess they are independent
candidates in their recent
Observer ad while at the
same time touting their OEA
endorsement.
The most important con-
sideration in this election is
our kids. The electors in the
Oregon School District have
a distinct decision to make in
this election; whether to vote
for three incumbents who
have guided this district with
expertise sharply focused on
our students, or three challeng-
ers supported and endorsed by
special interests.
That is why I am voting
for, and encouraging Oregon
School District residents to
vote for, Courtney Odorico,
Lee Christensen and Wayne
Mixdorf.
Jerry Luebke
Village of Oregon
6
Church Listings
ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN
CHURCH
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg
(608) 276-7729
Pastor Rich Johnson
SUNDAY
8:30 a.m. classic service
10:45 a.m. new song service
BROOKLYN LUTHERAN CHURCH
101 Second Street, Brooklyn
(608) 455-3852
Pastor Rebecca Ninke
SUNDAY
9 a.m. Holy Communion
10 a.m. Fellowship
COMMUNITY OF LIFE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
PO Box 233, Oregon, 53575
(608) 286-3121
ofce@communityoife.us
Pastor Eric Wenger
SUNDAY
10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry
Parkway, Oregon
COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
Brooklyn
(608) 455-3344
Pastor Dave Pluss
SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH
143 Washington Street, Oregon
(608) 835-3554
Pastor Karl Hermanson
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship
Holy Communion 2nd & last
Sundays
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC)
Oregon, WI 53575
608-835-3082
fpcoregonwi.org
SUNDAY:
10 a.m. Blended Worship
11 a.m. Coffee Bar/Fellowship
11:15 a.m. All-ages activity

FITCHBURG MEMORIAL UCC
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg
(608) 273-1008
www.memorialucc.org
Pastor: Phil Haslanger
Associate Pastor Twink Jan-
McMahon
SUNDAY
8:15 and 10 a.m. Worship
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN
CHURCH ELCA
Central Campus: Raymond Road and
Whitney Way
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45
a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner
of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road,
Verona
SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m.
Worship (608) 271-6633
HILLCREST BIBLE CHURCH
752 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor
(608) 835-7972
www.hbclife.com
SUNDAY
8:30 am & 10:15 am Worship service
at Oregon High School PAC
Quest for grades 1-6 during 10:15
service
HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION
CATHOLIC CHURCH
651 N. Main Street, Oregon
Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl
(608) 835-5763
holymotherchurch.weconnect.com
SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship
PEOPLES UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon
Pastors Jason and Johanna Mahnke
(608) 835-3755
www.peoplesumc.org
Communion is the 1st & 3rd
weekend
SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship
SUNDAY - 9 a.m. worship and
Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. worship;
5 p.m. The Gathering Sunday night
service with simple supper to follow
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
625 E. Netherwood, Oregon
Pastor Paul Markquart and Pastor
Emily Tveite
(608) 835-3154
5 p.m. Saturday evening Worship
8 a.m. Traditional Sunday Worship
9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Coffee
Fellowship
10:30 a.m. New Community Worship
(9:30 a.m. Summer)
VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH
Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S.
Alpine Parkway, Oregon
Bob Groth, Pastor
(608) 835-9639
SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
ZWINGLI UNITED CHURCH OF
CHRIST - Paoli
At the Intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB
Rev. Sara Thiessen
(608) 845-5641
SUNDAY -
9:30 a.m. Family Worship
7 p.m., Alcoholics
Anonymous meeting
at First Presbyterian
Church, every Monday
and Friday
7 p.m., Alcoholics
Anonymous closed
meeting, Peoples United
Methodist Church, every
Tuesday
6:30-7:30 p.m.,
Diabetes Support Group
meeting, Evansville
Senior Center, 320 Fair
St. Call 882-0407 for
information. Second
Tuesday of each month
6:30-8 p.m., Parents
Supporting Parents,
LakeView Church,
Stoughton. Third
Tuesday of every month
Relationship & Divorce
Support Group. State
Bank of Cross Plains.
Every other Monday
night at 6:30 p.m.
Support groups
Call 835-6677 to advertise on the
Oregon Observer Church Page
Coming up
Thursday, March 20
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., village board candidates forum,
State Bank of Cross Plains Oregon
4-8 p.m., book fair, Oregon Middle School library
Saturday, March 22
10-11 a.m. Planting seeds with the experts, featur-
ing master gardeners from UW-Extension, 835-3656,
library
Tuesday, March 25
10-11:30 a.m., Wildflower Seed Bomb, library, 835-
3656
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oregon Historical Society open,
159 W. Lincoln St.
Sunday, March 30
1-4 p.m., Historic Pump House Restoration
Fundraiser (with food, music and door prizes),
Masons on Main
Tuesday, April 1
Spring elections
6:30-8:30 p.m., Womens Expo, Firefly Coffeehouse,
835-3697
Saturday, April 5
1 p.m., annual meeting of the Jug Prairie Cemetery
Association, Brooklyn Township Hall, 400 West Main
St., Brooklyn
Monday, April 7
6 p.m., village board meeting
Thursday, April 10
6:30 p.m., fine arts festival, Rome Corners
Intermediate School
Friday, April 11
4:30-7:30, fish fry fundraiser, St. Johns Lutheran
Church 625 E. Netherwood St., 835-3154.
Monday, April 14
6:30 p.m., Oregon School District Board of
Education meeting, Rome Corners Intermediate, 1111
S. Perry Pkwy., 835-4000
Community calendar
Thursday, March 20
Oregon Village Board
Meeting (of Mar. 17)
Friday, March 21
Vintage Fashion Show @
Oregon Senior Center (of Mar.
13)
Saturday, March 22
Candidates Forum (of Mar. 20)
Sunday, March 23
Worship Service: First
Presbyterian Church
Monday, March 24
Capitol City Band Concert
Tuesday, March 25
In the Fight U.S. Army
News
Wednesday, March 26
Thursday, March 27
Oregon School Board
WOW 983
Monday, March 24
AMReflexology
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
1:00 Get Fit
1:00 RSVP Sewing
1:30 Bridge
4:00 Weight Loss Support
Tuesday, March 25
8:00 Strength Training
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
9:30 Bingo
10:45 Tai Chi
12:30 Sheepshead
12:30 Stoughton Shopping
1:00 Sing-Along
1:15 & 2:15 Piano Class
Wednesday, March 26
AMFoot Care
9:00 CLUB
9:30 OR 11:00 SPA DAY
11:00 Exploring your PC
1:00 Get Fit
1:00 Euchre
2:00 Knit/Crochet Group
Thursday, March 27
AM Chair Massage
8:00 Strength Training
8:30 Zumba Gold
9:00 Pool Players
9:30 Mindfulness
10:45 Gentle Yoga
12:30 Shopping at Bills
1:00 Cribbage
1:00 Wii Bowling w/ Youth
Friday, March 28
9:00 CLUB
9:00 Wii Bowling
Monday, March 24
Cream of Potato Soup,
Crackers, Turkey Ham
& Swiss Cheese on Rye,
Pineapple, Cookie
VO: Cheese, lettuce on
Rye
Tuesday, March 25
Meatloaf, Mashed
Potatoes/Gravy, Spinach,
Banana, Multi Grain Bread
VO: Soy in Gravy
Wednesday, March 26
Swiss Steak, Rice,
Carrots, Fruit Cup, W.W.
Bread/Brownies
VO: Soy Strips w/Onions
& Peppers
Thursday, March 27
Baked Chicken, Yams,
Green Beans, Pear, W.W.
Bread
V.O. Veggie Ribbett
SO: Garden Salad
Friday, March 28
Baked Fish, Rice Pilaf
with Butter, California Mix,
Peaches, Roll, Cookie
VO: Rice W/ Soy
ORE 984
Thursday, March 20
Puppet Theater @ Oregon
Library (of Mar. 17)
Friday, March 21
OHS Percussion Concert (of
Mar. 17)
Saturday, March 22
Oregon School Board
Sunday, March 23
Monday, March 24
Parent Univ. Keynote
Speaker: Dr. Zorba Pastor (of
Mar. 15)
Tuesday, March 25
Parent Univ. Speaker: Jon
Tanner (of Mar. 15)
Wednesday, March 26
Balanced School Calendar
Meeting (of Mar. 18)
Thursday, March 27
Village of Oregon Cable Access TV program times same for both channels.
A new program begins daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and at 1,
4, 7 and 10 a.m. 900 Market St., Oregon. Phone: 291-0148;
email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net, or visit www.OCAmedia.com.
Community cable listings Senior center
Trust in the Lord
Given the uncertainty of so much in our lives, the advice to
trust in the Lord is almost always good advice. This is one
of my fathers favorite expressions, and while that gives me
a certain fondness for the expression, I must admit that I am
sometimes slightly irritated when told to trust in the Lord.
The irritation comes from the sense that we have given up on
solving the problem or issue ourselves and are relying now on
God to solve our problem. But given the feebleness of most
of our efforts, and the weakness of our minds to grasp all the
complexities of most situations, we certainly need Gods help.
It is usually pride, pride in our own efficacy and our own under-
standing, which makes us think we can solve our problems all
by ourselves. There is nothing wrong with being a good prob-
lem solver, and indeed, the better we are at solving problems,
the better our lives will be, both at home and at work, but we
should always still realize that there are huge gaps in our under-
standing. We just dont know what we dont know, but should
trust that God has everything under control.
Christopher Simon via Metro News Service
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your
own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
OPD looking for donations
The Oregon Police Department will
hold its annual Safety Day from 9
a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3. The
department will collect goody bag
donations through Monday, April 14.
About 275-300 goody bags are
distributed to young children who
come visit the emergency vehicles
and participate in other safety-related
activities at Prairie View Elementary
School.
For more information, contact Offi-
cer Neubert at 835-3111 ext. 241 or
email cneubert@vil.oregon.wi.us.
Habitat For Humanity
constructing home in Brooklyn
The Oregon-Brooklyn team of Hab-
itat for Humanity is looking for vol-
unteers to help in fund raising for a
new home to be built in Brooklyn this
year.
This would entail a few meetings
with other members of the Fund Rais-
ing Committee to share your ideas
and guide activities.
For more information, contact Al
Miller, 455-4400.
Village board candidates
forum
The Oregon Chamber of Commerce
is hosting an Oregon Village Board
candidate forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1
p.m., Thursday, March 20 at the State
Bank of Cross Plains Oregon.
Oregon historic pump house
fundraiser
Masons On Main is hosting a fun-
draiser from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March
30 at 113 S. Main St. There will be
music, door prizes and information
on the restoration project. The pump
house will also be open for tours. Call
Randy Glysch at 291-0648 for infor-
mation, or visit oregonwatertower.
com.
RCI Fine Arts Festival
The 13th Annual RCI Fine Arts
Festival will be held at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, and people are
invited to come and enjoy the per-
formances by the schools fifth- and
sixth-grade students.
Also, view the art display in the art
wing (blue neighborhood) made up
of works created by the talented stu-
dents. Children in attendance should
be accompanied by an adult.
There is no admission charge and
the program is approximately an hour
and a half. Rome Corners Intermedi-
ate School is located at 1111 S. Perry
Parkway.
Fish fry fundraiser
St. Johns Lutheran Church 625 E.
Netherwood St., is hosting this event
from 4:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, April 11.
Fundraiser proceeds go to: Helping
Hands Fund, Neighbors in Need of
Assistance, Oregon Food Pantry and
St. Johns Eyeglass Clinic.
The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for
kids under 10 kids under four are
free. For information, call 835-3154.
Reducing the regulatory
burden
The State Bank of Cross Plains
Oregon hosts this special event from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April
17. Speaker Nancy Mistele will talk
about reducing the regulatory burden
faced by Wisconsin businesses.
March 20, 2013
Whats inside
Health
Acupuncture can
relieve stress,
relax muscles
Page 2
Stay active and
reduce risk of
memory loss
Page 3

Finance
How to choose a
second career
Page 4

Getting your
finances in order
before retirement
Page 5

Lifestyle
5 foods for men
and women over 50
Page 6

How yoga can help
as you grow older
Page 7
Seniors getting savvy on
todays technology
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
In a world where technol-
ogy is changing so quickly
its hard for even young
adults to keep up, seniors
who grew up in the first
half of the 20th century
have a steep learning curve
in staying with the tech
times.
Thanks to help from area
senior centers, though, the
more experienced genera-
tions are getting their fair
share of knowledge about
iPads, Nooks and every-
thing in between.
Oregon Senior Center
assi st ant di rect or Anne
St one sai d t echnol ogy
classes at the center do
quite well with attendance
and are not limited to senior
citizens.
We focus on the inter-
net, and different things
you can do, she said. For
example, theres an online
selling class that teach-
ers you how to shop safety
online, and were focusing
more on that kind of thing.
The centers digital guru
is Milly McCartney, who
teaches courses on using
digital cameras, how to
protect your identity online,
exploring Smartphones,
navigating Windows opera-
tions and much more. Stone
said the center has become
a place where seniors are
comfortable asking lots of
questions and in some cas-
es, learning from scratch.
These are things that
seniors are forced to learn,
she sai d. Before, you
didnt have to worry about
onl i ne i dent i t y prot ec-
tion and learning all these
things, and all of a sudden,
this new technology comes
out.
Stone said senior center
patrons are asking for more
information on eReaders
and iPads many times to
connect with grandchildren
or even peers.
A lot of times, they
dont know what to ask for,
so we try to look ahead and
anticipate things that might
have issues with, she said.
Help from students
Senior centers in Stough-
ton and Verona have both
held technology classes
recently, with high school
students coming in to show
how to use a variety of
new devices. The Stough-
ton Senior Center hosts an
annual Technology Expo,
hel d i n January, where
seniors can pick up valu-
able information about cell
phones, Facebook, You-
Tube and more.
The idea came from the
Stoughton High School
Key Club, who had heard
of it from another school
district.
Verona Senior Center
program director Chris Nye
said Verona High School
recently got a grant to pur-
chase iPads, and have been
sending students to the cen-
ter to help patrons learn
about the new electronic
Senior centers thrive because of helping hands
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
Dane County is well-known as
a great place in which to live, work
and retire. One main reason is the
quality of people residing in these
parts, and nowhere else is that shown
more clearly than by the people who
volunteer their time at senior centers.
With its unique Nordic architec-
ture style, the Stoughton Senior Cen-
ter is a landmark on Main Street and
a definite hot spot for area seniors,
with programs seemingly going on
non-stop. Judy Bethke found out all
about it when she recently moved to
the area, looking for something to
do.
I came to town a year ago, wid-
owed and lonely and not knowing
anyone, she said. I came in here
and they grabbed me right away and
said, We need you at the reception
desk.
Bethke has a varied work back-
ground, with experience as a
business professional and a nursing
school graduate, so she found she
quickly took to the work of a recep-
tionist.
I do every Thursday after-
noon and as needed, if they
cal l me up, s he s ai d.
Sitting by the desk, you get to see
everybody and direct them and talk
on the phone, she said. Its very
nice here, I have good friends
everyones friendly. I never thought
of myself as a senior citizen, but I
guess I am.
When Ruby Hauge retired 1989
from her career as a librarian and
teacher, she said she was looking
for a change, which she found at the
senior center.
I was ready for older people, I
had enough of kids, so thats what
drew me to this, she chuckled.
Look whos typing
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Mya Lonnebotn (right) helps a woman with an iPad during the 2014 Stoughton Area Senior Center
Technology Expo in February.
Get involved
To find out more about your local senior center or to
volunteer:
OREGON SENIOR CENTER 219 PARK ST., 835-5801
STOUGHTON SENIOR CENTER 248 W. MAIN ST., 873-8585
VERONA SENIOR CENTER 108 PAOLI ST., 845-7471
Photo by Scott De Laruelle
Verona Senior Center director Mary Hanson (right) talks with a volunteer about
the variety of programs offered at the center.
Turn to Technology/Page 8
Turn to Volunteers/Page 8
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Take control of your health with integrative medicine
MICHAEL OJER
MSOM L.Ac
He a l t h i s our mos t
i mpor t ant concer n, f or
without health what do we
have? As we age, our focus
is on saving money for
retirement, building a net
for unforeseen problems
and working for the future.
Are we focusing on what
is most important - our
health? In America, our
heal t h care syst em has
been described as anything
but healthy. It is time we
spend some time focusing
on taking control of our
health. Integrative medi-
cine is the lens through
which we can focus, and
we can have integrative
medicine at our fingertips
to build a healthy future.
I nt egr at i ve medi ci ne
is a holistic movement,
which has left its imprint
on many of the nations
hospitals, universities and
medi cal school s. Doc-
tors and patients alike are
bonding with the philoso-
phy of integrative medi-
cine, which is designed to
treat the person, not just
the disease.
IM, as its often called,
depends on a par t ner -
ship between the patient
and the doctor, where the
goal is to treat the mind,
body and spirit - all at the
same time. In the effort
to treat the whole person,
I M combi nes conven-
tional Western medicine
with complementary treat-
ments such as acupuncture,
herbal medicine, massage,
tai chi, qi gong, yoga and
meditation.
Today, we have t he
power to take our health
into our own hands. There
are many tools out there to
do this, and the more we
learn, the better off we can
be.
In a recent survey, the
National Center for Com-
plementary and Alterna-
tive Medicine (part of the
National Institutes
of Health) found
41 percent of peo-
pl e 60-69 years
old, 32 percent of
t hose 70-84 and
nearly 25 percent
of people 85 and
older used some
kind of integrative
medicine.
The most com-
mon barrier isnt
lack of awareness or infor-
mation, or an unwilling-
ness t o t ry new t hi ngs.
The biggest obstacle for
seniors, particularly those
on a fixed income, is cost,
as many health insurance
pl ans do not cover t he
full range of IM treatment
options. There are possibil-
ities for getting the health
you deserve, and options to
take your health into your
own hands, though.
Non-profit and Commu-
nity Acupuncture clinics
are offering treatments to
fit into any budget. Herbal
Medicine is very afford-
able, and extremely effec-
tive. Tai chi, qi gong, and
yoga classes are offered all
over, and many are free.
Meditation can be done
anywhere, anytime, it costs
nothing, but has an amaz-
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Ta k e c o n t r o l
of your heal t h,
boost the efficacy
of your medicine
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through IM. The
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you get the health
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deserve. Ask your
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p r o g r a ms t h e y
have to offer, or call your
local acupuncturist to find
out more how you can live
a healthier life.
Even though our health-
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mess, there is light show-
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www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior
Accredited by the Wisconsin Association & National Institute of Senior Centers
Celebrating another 5 years of National & State Accreditation!
Call 873-8585 to register for these upcoming activities:
Music Appreciation: Mondays, April 7th-May 5th, 3:00 PM
Car Cleaning Clinic with High School Student Senate:
Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
AARP Driver Safety Class: Thursday, April 10, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Memory Screening with the Dean Foundation: Wednesday, April 16, 1:00-4:00 PM
Over 90 Luncheon & Entertainment with John Duggleby:
April 25, 12:00 PM Register by April 23
Registration is required for many of these events.
Please call or see our newsletter for details.
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No one, regardless of age, is
immune to random bouts of mem-
ory loss.
While misplaced car keys or for-
getting items on your grocery list
are nothing to get worked up over,
many people over 50 do start to
worry about memory lapses, espe-
cially when they start to occur with
more frequency.
But while memory loss might
be quickly associated with aging,
increased forgetfulness is not
an inevitable side effect of get-
ting older, a fact that those at or
approaching retirement age should
find comforting.
Its important to recognize the
distinction between memory laps-
es and dementia.
As a person ages, their hippo-
campus - the region of the brain
involved in the formation and
retrieval of memories - often dete-
riorates, affecting how long it takes
to learn and recall information.
But just because this process is
slower does not mean its a warn-
ing sign of dementia, which is the
loss of certain mental functions,
including memory.
While dementia brought on by
conditions such as Alzheimers
disease or Parkinsons disease is
untreatable, there are things people
can do to strengthen their memo-
ries and reduce their momentary
lapses in memory.
Start playing games
Games that test the mind have
long been believed to benefit the
brain.
A recent National Institute on
Aging study found brain games
may pay numerous and long-term
dividends. Nearly 700 healthy
volunteers older than 40 were
divided into four groups: one
played computerized crossword
puzzles while the other three
played a brain training video game
designed to enhance the speed and
accuracy of visual processing.
They showed less decline in
visual processing, concentra-
tion, memory and the ability to
shift quickly between tasks. The
benefits from the training games
lasted as long as seven years after
training.
Brain games are now more
accessible than ever before, as
players can access games on their
smartphones, tablets, eReaders,
and computers.
Alter your routine
Many working professionals
recognize each day tends to have
its mundane moments. Altering
your daily routine can jar the brain
awake, forcing it to focus during
those times that had become mun-
dane but now present new chal-
lenges.
Something as simple as alternat-
ing driving routes to work from
day to day or preparing some
new, yet healthy, breakfast each
morning can help the brain stay
alert and sharp.
Become a social butterfly
Maintaining a social life as you
age is a great way to keep in touch
with friends and family, but its
also healthy.
A 2008 study published in the
American Journal of Public Health
found older women who main-
tained large social networks were
26 percent less likely to develop
dementia than those with smaller
social networks.
In addition, those who had daily
contact with friends and family cut
their risk of dementia by nearly
half. The study also noted that
regular social interaction can delay
or possibly even prevent cognitive
impairment.
Continue your career
While retiring poolside and
watching the world go by might
seem nice, its not necessar-
ily good for your brain. Numerous
studies have shown the benefits
that staying engaged in profes-
sional activities can have on brain
health.
The brain does not thrive if its
sitting on the sideline. Staying
active in your career will contin-
ue to provide the challenges your
brain needs to stay sharp and avoid
memory loss and struggles with
concentration.
Men and women who want to
leave office life behind can branch
out on their own and work as
consultants or put their years of
experience to use by teaching at a
nearby university or at a secondary
school.
Memory loss not an automatic side effect of aging
Staying socially active after 50 can benefit the brain and even reduce a persons risk of dementia.
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T
he days when professionals would
spend their entire professional lives
with a single firm are largely a thing
of the past.
In fact, many people not only switch
companies multiple times before retire-
ment, but some even switch professions
before retiring.
As exciting as it can be to pursue a new
career, men and women over 50 know
that such a decision is not without risk.
While younger professionals with few
obligations can often handle bumps in the
road on their way to a second career, old-
er professionals must consider the poten-
tial effects such a pursuit might have
on their families, finances and futures,
including their retirements.
But as difficult as it may seem to pur-
sue a second career after your fiftieth
birthday, there are steps people over 50
can take when pursuing a new career to
ensure their second act is as successful as
the first.
Decide what you want
The desire to pursue a second career no
doubt stems from more than just dissatis-
faction with a current profession.
Many peopl e swi t ch j obs or even
careers because they find their current
careers too demanding, leaving little time
for family or hobbies that have nothing to
do with work.
If what you really want is more time at
home or more time to pursue a particu-
lar hobby, then keep this in mind when
looking for a second career, and make
sure that career wont demand too much
of your time.
Assess your skillset
Professionals over 50 have lots to offer,
but its still important for them to make
an honest assessment of their skillset and
find a career in which those skills are
transferable.
Some might want to pursue a second
career that will make little to no use of
their skillset, but extra schooling might
be necessary and going back to school
often requires a considerable commit-
ment of time and money.
For those who want to put existing
skills to use in a different field or envi-
ronment, assess those skills and look for
lines of work in which they figure to be
especially valuable.
Established professionals over 50 have
many transferable skills, and such skills
can be a considerable asset when pursu-
ing a second career.
Make a trial run
Nowhere does it say that professionals
cant take a trial run at a second career
while still fully engaged in their first
career.
In fact, testing the waters before you
jump in is a good way to gauge your
interest in a potential second career and
how well your skillset applies to that
field.
This conducted with volunteering for a
nonprofit organization or a part-time job
or internship that can shed light on the
inner workings of a particular industry.
Testing the waters may reaffirm that a
certain line of work is for you, or might
send you back to the drawing board.
Either way, its valuable experience.
Dont do it alone
Switching careers after 50 carries some
risk, but its certainly one many have
been willing to take.
If you know anyone who has reinvented
themselves professionally, talk with them
and ask for advice. Those who have faced
a similar fork in the road may be able to
help you narrow down your options.
The notion of changing careers is excit-
ing, and you can expect your personal
and professional confidantes to share
your excitement and be willing to help
you in any way they can.
Making a career change after 50 can be
a risky yet ultimately rewarding move,
especially for those men and women who
take a thoughtful approach to finding
their second careers.
Many men and women over 50 have turned their personal passions into successful second careers.
Starting your second act
How to choose your next career
Financial considerations for those nearing retirement
Retirement can simultane-
ously excite and distress men
and women as they approach
the day when they end their
careers. Anticipating the free-
dom can be exciting, while
concerns about maintaining
financial independence can
be stressful.
Though there are no guar-
antees that men and women
who prioritize retirement
planning will not outlive
their finances, those who do
arrange their priorities in such
a manner are far more likely
to enjoy a comfortable retire-
ment without worrying about
their finances.
As men and women
approach retirement age, cer-
tain steps with regard to pre-
paring for retirement can put
them in position to enjoy their
golden years to the fullest.
Assess your
resources
An honest assessment of
your assets will help you
determine a retirement life-
style you can afford. Assets
can include any property you
own, investments, savings,
and retirement accounts.
Your property may be your
biggest financial asset, but
unless you plan to sell that
property or take out a reverse
mortgage, then you wont be
able to rely on that property
to fund your lifestyle.
When assessing resourc-
es, keep in mind that you
might have to pay potentially
steep taxes when attempt-
ing to access any retirement
accounts, such as a 401(k).
Factor in any such taxes
when assessing your retire-
ment resources.
Make a list of
monthly expenses
Once you have assessed
your resources, make a list of
your monthly bills. Mortgage
payments, healthcare costs,
taxes, and food are among
the essentials, while addition-
al expenses like travel and
entertainment will need to be
factored in as well.
When considering month-
ly expenses, keep in mind
that some of those expenses,
including mortgage pay-
ments and commuting costs,
will likely disappear, while
others, including healthcare
costs, are likely to increase
significantly.
Once you have assessed
your resources and expenses,
you can then begin to paint a
picture of the retirement life-
style you can afford to live.
Compare the lifestyle
you want versus the
one you can afford
Considering your financ-
es several years before you
retire affords you the oppor-
tunity to make changes if you
determine the retirement you
can afford does not exactly
match up with the retirement
you want to live.
After you have figured
out what you can afford,
compare that lifestyle to the
one you hope to live. If nec-
essary, consult with a finan-
cial planner, who might be
able to help turn your dream
retirement into a reality.
Closing the gap between
your dream retirement and
the one you can afford to live
may require you to work an
extra year or two, so be pre-
pared to make that decision if
need be.
Plan on continuing to
grow your money
Just because youre retiring
does not mean your money
has to stop working as well.
You will still need to com-
bat inflation during your
golden years, so plan on con-
tinuing to grow your money
even after you retire. Though
its best to reduce invest-
ment risks as you age, many
retirees still need to keep a
toe in the investment waters.
Find a balance youre com-
fortable with so your money
continues to grow, but be
conservative at the same
time.
As you grow older, contin-
ue to reduce your risk. While
conventional wisdom long
suggested retirees should
completely eliminate risk
from their portfolios, todays
retirees are living longer than
ever before, so you likely
cant afford to follow the
advice of yesteryear.
As retirement draws closer,
men and women must start
making important finan-
cial decisions to ensure their
nest eggs can support the
lifestyles they want to live
throughout t hei r gol den
years.
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Changing your diet: five foods for the over 50 crowd
M
en and women must alter their
diets as they age. Portion sizes
that young adults might have
been able to get away must shrink when
those they enter their 30s. And as thirty-
somethings head into their 40s, whats on
the plate requires more careful consider-
ation than it might have a decade ago.
The same goes for men and women over
50, who must take steps to reduce their risk
for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. One
of the easiest ways to do just that is to eat
healthy foods. The following are five fla-
vorful and healthy foods tailor-made for
the over 50 crowd:
Apples
Appl es defi ni t el y qual i fy
as a superfood, helping reduce
cholesterol by prevent-
ing plaque build-
up in the blood
vessels and, as
a result cutting
an individuals
risk of diabe-
tes consider-
ably. A recent
study published
in the British Medical Journal found that
eating at least two servings of apples per
week can reduce a persons risk of type 2
diabetes by as much as 23 percent. Apples
also make for a great source of fiber, potas-
sium and vitamin C.
Blueberries
Blueberries help men and women main-
tain healthy blood sugar levels because
they are high in
soluble fiber,
which low-
ers cholester-
ol while slow-
ing the bodys uptake of
glucose.
And despite their relatively
small size, blueberries contain more fiber,
vitamins and minerals per ounce than any
other fruit.
Broccoli
This powerful green vegetable
is loaded with vitamin C - a sin-
gle 3.5-ounce serving contains
more than 150 percent of the rec-
ommended daily intake - which
can shorten the duration of the common
cold.
A study published last year in Medical
News Today found broccoli may help pre-
vent osteoarthritis, a degeneration of joint
cartilage and the underlying bone that is
most common from
middle age onward.
A similar study
from researchers at
New Yorks Roswell
Park Cancer Institute
published in the same pub-
lication six years earlier
found that just three serv-
ings of broccoli per month
can decrease bladder cancer
risk by as much as 40 percent.
Fava beans
Cholesterol-free and low in fat, fava
beans also may provide cardio-
vascular benefits and help men
and women maintain healthy
weights.
Fava beans are considered
nutrient-dense, a term used to describe
low-calorie foods that boast lots of nutri-
ents, and are an excellent
source of vitamin B1,
whi ch i s i mport ant
for nervous system
function and energy
metabolism.
Wh e t h e r y o u
choose to enjoy them
with a nice Chianti, is
of course, completely up
to you.
Oatmeal
Another
food that
might never
make young-
sters lists of
their favorite
foods, oatmeal
is nonetheless a healthy option at the breakfast
table.
Oatmeal is loaded with soluble fiber, which
can reduce cholesterol levels and subsequently
reduce a persons risk of heart disease.
Also low in calories, oatmeal can help men
and women maintain a healthy weight. Those
who find oatmeal a tad too bland for their
tastes can double on their superfoods by add-
ing some blueberries into the mix, making their
breakfast more flavorful and more healthy.
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2
3
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5
A recipe a day keeps
the doctor away
If you arent into eating these foods
by themselves, here are a few recipes
to add some spice into your healthy
lifestyle.
BLUEBERRIES AND APPLES
Slice some apples, add cinnamon
and bake for 20 minutes on 350
degrees with a little goat cheese or
brie to make a healthy dessert.
You can also add sliced apples and
blueberries to oatmeal.
BROCCOLI
Add a little garlic, Parmesan and
olive oil and roast in the oven for
20 minutes at 350 degrees, and you
have a tasty side dish for dinner.
FAVA BEANS
Spruce up the original Bruschetta
with fava beans, avocado and mixed
greens for an interesting appetizer.
Anthony Iozzo
Not just for youngsters
D
esigned to promote
physical and men-
tal health, yoga
has helped millions of
people control their stress
and improve their flexibil-
ity, and its only growing in
popularity.
According to a study,
roughly 20 million Ameri-
cans practiced yoga in 2012, a
29 percent increase from just
four years earlier. While some
men and women over 50 may
feel their time to take up yoga
has passed, nothing could be
further from the truth.
In fact, yoga can pay
numerous dividends for the
over 50 crowd.
Alleviate hypertension
Also known as high blood
pressure, hypertension is a
potentially dangerous condi-
tion that makes the heart work
harder to pump blood to the
body.
Hypertension contributes
to a hardening of the arter-
ies known as atherosclerosis,
and can even contribute to the
development of heart failure.
A persons risk of developing
hypertension increases as he
or she ages.
A normal blood pressure
is 120 over 80, but people
with hypertension often have
blood pressure readings of
140 and above over 90 and
above.
Studies have shown that
yoga can reduce the top num-
ber, which is referred to as the
systolic blood pressure.
In a study published in the
Journal of Clinical Hyper-
tension, researchers found
people who practiced yoga
for six hours a week for 11
weeks reduced their systolic
blood pressure by 33 points,
and that yogas controlled
breathing decreases nervous
system activity, helping the
body manage its blood pres-
sure levels.
Help maintain healthy
weights
While yoga may not help
men and women shed weight
as effectively as more vig-
orous activities, it can help
t hem mai nt ai n heal t hy
weights.
Many men and women
over 50 find vigorous or
strenuous physical activity
too demanding, and might
not be able to perform such
activities with the frequency
necessary to prevent weight
gain.
But while yoga is physi-
cally demanding, those who
practice yoga often find it
takes a smaller toll on their
bodies than more traditional
strength training.
Yoga can also help to
relieve stress, reducing the
likelihood people will over-
eat, which is a common
response to elevated stress
levels.
Promote strong bones
Osteoporosis is a medical
condition in which tissue loss
leads to brittle and fragile
bones. Aging is a significant
risk factor, and women are at
even greater risk than men,
and can lose up to 20 percent
of their bone mass in the five
to seven years after meno-
pause.
The nature of yoga makes
it an ideal activity to promote
healthy bones.
Because it is a weight-
bearing exercise, yoga forc-
es practitioners to hold the
weight of their bodies up
against gravity, putting mild
stress on the bones, which
respond by laying down new
bone growth.
But unlike other weight-
bearing activities, such as
jogging or walking, yoga
does not damage cartilage
or put stress on the joints.
The AARP notes that studies
have indicated the weight-
bearing activity of yoga can
be especially effective at
reducing the risk of osteo-
porosis in postmenopausal
women.
Though yoga might not
have been popular when
todays men and women
over 50 were in their 20s and
30s, that does not mean such
men and women cannot take
advantage of the numerous
physical and mental benefits
yoga has to offer.
What happens today
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Yoga is big business, attracting more and more people each year
Yoga can lead to a healthy lifestyle as you age, alleviating hypertension, maintaining weight and helping
bones remain strong.
On the Web
Learn about different
Yoga poses and learn
how yoga can be an easy
addition to your lifestyle.
Here are some helpful
websites:
www.yogajournal.com
www.yogaglo.com
www.myyogaonline.com
When she found out the
receptionist was retiring,
Hauge was recruited for the
position, one she enjoyed tre-
mendously. These days, her
main expertise is decorating
tables.
It was a wonderful job and
fun, because there were so
many things going on, she
said. I was also a driver, and
sometimes Id drive two or
three times a week, because
we didnt have enough driv-
ers. Ive been in just about
every aspect of the senior cen-
ter. If people are very good
at something, well tap their
expertise.
Mary Rowe started volun-
teering at the center after she
recently retired, and puts her
artistic skills to work by writ-
ing up birthday cards for vol-
unteers and helping sort items
donated to the center for sale.
I had time on my hands
and wanted to give back to the
community, she said.
Plenty of need
Even at the Verona Senior
Center, where 70 people vol-
unteer and count their hours
on a regular basis, with anoth-
er 30-40 helping out as need-
ed, there is always room for
more assistance. Center direc-
tor Mary Hanson said people
can help out with a wide
variety of duties everything
from baking cookies to driv-
ing people to medical appoint-
ments.
We have a regular core of
people, she said. Verona
Area Active Adults does a
huge amount of service for the
senior center, and they raise
funds for some of our pro-
grams and they are here help-
ing out in many, many capaci-
ties, especially when there are
large events here.
Claire Anderson has vol-
unteered at the Verona Senior
Center since 2010, helping
to prepare and serve lunches,
meet people, pop popcorn and
help with the euchre games,
birthday dinners and anniver-
sary dinners.
I just wear many hats,
she said. We can use volun-
teers anytime. If you sign up
for something and cant make
it, you dont have to feel the
pressure to be here. You can
come and go as you please.
Dorothy Schwenn said she
likes that volunteers can pick
whatever activities theyd like
to help with.
I like euchre and play-
ing poker here, but there are
a lot of different roles, she
said. We take people in as
we get them, and show them
the ropes. For me, its a lot of
fun, and I truly, truly enjoy the
people here. If I didnt enjoy
it, I wouldnt do it.
For the past 15-20 years,
nobody has been helping out
more than Bob Syvrud, who
has driven people to medical
appointments and delivered
meals around the area in all
kinds of weather, While he
doesnt do as much as he used
to, he still enjoys the feeling of
helping out, particularly when
it can be difficult to find driv-
ers.
Ive put in about 5,000
hours by now, he said.
gadgets. The help and
the students have been a
big hit at the center, which
will host three sessions this
year.
The topics center around
the use of iPads how to
search for information on
the Internet, take and edit
photos, and learn how to
use the seemingly end-
less amount of apps now
available.
The people who have
come in for it have really
appreciated it and liked it,
Nye said. It has helped
that group of seniors to be
more aware and able to
use iPads that otherwise
wouldnt have been able
to or had enough hands-on
and one-on-one assistance
to learn it.
Volunteers: Helping area senior centers to thrive through their many deeds
Photos by Scott De Laruelle
LEFT: Willie McCarville dressed in her lucky Badgers gear helps
prepare lunch recently at the Verona Senior Center.
ABOVE: With her table centerpiece design in the foreground, Ruby
Hauge talks about her years of service helping out in a variety of
ways at the Stoughton Senior Center.
Technology
SPORTS
Jeremy Jones, sports editor
845-9559 x226 ungsportseditor@wcinet.com

Thursday, March 20, 2014
Anthony Iozzo, assistant sports editor
845-9559 x237 sportsreporter@wcinet.com
Fax: 845-9550
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Several archers score
300 in local tournament
VICTORIA VLISIDES
The Oregon Sportsmans Club
hosted the 2014 Youth Archery
Tournament on Saturday, March
15.
The tournament had more than
60 participants who were mostly
from the Madison area, but who
also came from out-of-state cities
in Illinois and Iowa.
There were four age brackets
with three categories in each age
bracket, plus two advanced / out-
law brackets. It had several differ-
ent first-through-third-place win-
ners in each age range and brack-
et. The tournament included a
donation of a first-place spot by
John Jack Klus, who shot a 300
in the 13-14 unlimited bracket.
Another highlight was in the
12-plus outlaw section, where
Garrett Maier, of Brooklyn, Jared
Wiezorek, of Cuba City, and Ben
Dillman, of Brooklyn, all shot
300s.
The tournament utilizes
National Field Archery Associa-
tion blue-and-white, five-spot or
single-spot targets and allows
shooting 60 arrows from 10 or
20 yards (depending on age and
bracket), for a total of 300 points.
Any child could participate up to
the age of 18.
Archery
Youth hit bulls-eye
Photos by Victoria Vlisides
Above, Irene McCarthy; (below left) Kyle Steinhorst checks out his shots from the previous rounds while Baily Clark, who also was
in the tournament looks on; (below right) Bill Alber (front) calls off scores with Todd Weis recording numbers.
See more photos from the tournament in our photo gallery at ConnectOregonWi.com
Lynch retires from youth archery program
VICTORIA VLISIDES
After 18 years, Jim Lynch
is handing over the reins
of the archery program,
including a youth archery
program he popularized,
at the Oregon Sportsmans
Club.
As t he yout h archery
director, Lynch runs the
annual youth archery tour-
nament, with this years
tournament on March 15.
The Fitchburg native has
spent nearly two decades
donating time to expanding
youth archery in the Oregon
area, taking over as direc-
tor in 2001. Lynch also has
ran the learn to shoot pro-
gram thats held inside the
Club on Sand Hill Road.
Its a 9-week program held
each Saturday that offers
beginner, intermediate and
advanced instruction.
Taking over his role as
archery director will be
Fred Clark.
Lynch said hes greatly
enjoyed working as direc-
tor, but it was time to move
on.
He will still be involved
wi t h ar cher y and t he
Spor t sman s Cl ub, but
hopes to spend more time
on his up-north cabin, as
well as spend time with his
longtime girlfriend Pam
VanderSanden.
Lynch told the Observer
that the youth initiatives
will continue at the club,
and he hopes they flourish.
The youth are the future
of the Club, he told the
Observer last week.
Photo by Victoria Vlisides
Jim Lynch, who is retiring from
being the archery director at
Oregon Sportsmans Club, gives
instructions to youth archers
before they start the competition
on March 15 at the Clubs youth
tournament.
Boys basketball
McCauley
earns
first-team
selection
ANTHONY IOZZO
Assistant sports editor
T h e Or e g o n Hi g h
School boys basket bal l
team earned its first All-
Badger South Conference
f i r s t - t e a m
s e l e c t i o n
in nearly a
decade.
S e n i o r
f o r w a r d
A n d r e w
M c C a u -
l ey earned
a s pot on
t h e f i r s t
team after averaging 10
points, five rebounds and
two assists per game that
hel ped Or egon wi n i t s
final three Badger South
games agai nst Madi son
Edgewood, Monroe and
Monona Grove.
McCauley finished with
186 total points this season
through the regional semi-
final against Mount Horeb.
St ought on s eni or PJ
Rosowski and junior Nick
McGlynn, Monona Grove
senior Mark Nelson Jr. and
Madison Edgewood senior
Al e x We ndl e r j oi ne d
McCauley.
Monona Grove led all
t eams wi t h fi ve overal l
selections.
The Panthers also had
two honorable mentions
earn a spot on the list
senior guard Jon Conduah
and junior center Markus
Tobias.
Conduah averaged six
points, two rebounds and
three assists, while Tobias
averaged nine points and
seven rebounds.
Tobi as and Conduah
finished with 158 and 135
points, respectively, over-
all this season.
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Douglas P. Brethauer
Age: 63
Occupation: 1)
Environmental compliance offi-
cer, Division
of Housing;
2) Substitute
teacher,
Oregon School
District
Hometown:
Lancaster,
Penn.
Years in
Oregon: 20 in area; 10 in Village
Political/government experi-
ence: alternate member, Village
Planning Commission, approx.
4 years
Other community/vol-
unteer experience: Scout
leader 20+ years; member, First
Presbyterian Church, 20+ years;
contributor, Oregon Observer;
member OWLS (Oregon envi-
ronmental group)
Why do you want to serve on
Village Board?
I think democracy is best
served when citizens are will-
ing to step forward and take
an active role in their own self-
government. Part of my reason
for running is simply out of a
desire to take part in the gov-
ernment that affects me, as well
as other people in our com-
munity. The other reason is my
belief that the best local leader-
ship comes from people with
strong connections to the com-
munity. I feel that my strength
lies in my ties to a wide variety
of groups.
What qualities do you possess
that set you apart from the
other candidates running for
Village Board?
My experience as a Planning
Commission member has
given me practical experience in
understanding how the Village
makes its land-use decisions.
Professionally, I work with local
communities undertaking multi-
family housing development.
I believe that recent develop-
ments in the downtown area
in particular may be beginning
to make it more feasible to
think about encouraging in-fill
housing in Oregons emerging
urban area.
What are two or three of the
most important issues the
board will have to address in
the next two years?
1) Long-term financing of
infrastructure repaireventu-
ally, the Village will need to
start thinking seriously about
the looming cost of repairing or
rebuilding streets and sewers,
etc., especially those built in the
last 20 or so years. The Village
needs to confront this poten-
tially large liability; 2) Affordable
housingif the Village wants
to expand its economic base, it
will need to think about the role
that affordable housing plays
in attracting a work force; 3)
evaluating the impact of severe
weather eventsWeather
forecasters predict that we will
see more extreme weather in
the years to come. We need to
think about our vulnerabilities
and consider them in planning.
What are your ideas for dealing
with those issues?
1) initiating an analysis of
projected costs and begin
a rainy day fund that will
be adequate to maintain the
Villages system of roads, water
and sewer lines. 2) There is a
certain emerging demographic
of people who desire to live
within a walkable neighborhood
that includes empty-nester
seniors and/or Millennials (peo-
ple born 1975 and after), for
whom downtown living might
appeal. 3) See Question 3.
Should the village spend
money to help resolve storm-
water problems on the vil-
lages far west side near the
Bergamont development?
This is the exact problem
I refer to in Q3: At the time
the Bergamont development
occurred, the Village received a
fee in exchange for assuming
long-term financial responsibil-
ity for the maintenance, and
eventual reconstruction, of
public infrastructure. There are
several solutions to this prob-
lem: 1) increase property taxes
to cover the projected cost; 2)
seek grant money for infra-
structure improvement from
State or federal sources; or 3)
a combination. However, nei-
ther solution is easy, since tax
increases, even if justified, are
difficult to sell, and federal grant
money has been reduced over
the last 5 years or more. In the
final analysis, the Village may
have to bite the bullet because
the stormwater problem is a
public hazard that simply needs
to be solved.
Jeff Boudreau
Age: 46
Occupation: Bank Manager-
McFarland State Bank
Hometown: Oregon
Years in Oregon: 9
ence: none
Other
commu-
nity/volunteer
experience:
Vice President/
Secretary-
Work
Plus Inc.;
Treasurer-
Habitat for
Humanity of Dane County
Why do you want to serve
on Village Board?
Oregon is a wonderful place
to live because of the people
that make up the community.
Residents, small business
owners and the Chamber of
Commerce along with the
trustees and administrators of
the village board have worked
together to create this commu-
nity that I call home. It is time
for me to increase my contribu-
tion to this great community
by volunteering my time as a
trustee, preserving the past and
preparing the future of Oregon.
that set you apart from the
Village Board?
My foundation in leadership
was set during my time serving
in the US Marine Corps. I have
built many successful teams
over my professional banking
career that produced record
results for the organizations that
I worked for by engaging and
empowering my team mem-
bers to be their personal best
selves. I will bring this focus to
the village board if I am elected
trustee.
the next two years?
The three big issues for the
board to address are extending
the bike path on the west side
to Fish Hatchery road, attracting
new businesses to the business
park and attracting a hotel to
the community by developing
the east 138/hwy 14 corridor.
What are your ideas for dealing
with those issues?
At this point I have more to
learn than I have to teach. The
groundwork has been laid by
the board of trustees for all
three of these projects.
Bergamont development? Why
or why not?
Yes. Stormwater problems
are not solved by individual
efforts alone. The village must
partner with the residents to
create a solution when the
greater good is at stake.
Jerry Bollig
Age: 64
Occupation: Retired
Governmental Accountant
Hometown: Oregon
Years in Oregon: 55+
ence: 36 years experience as a
Governmental
Accountant
with Dane
County; 12
years experi-
ence as an
elected mem-
ber of the
Oregon Village
Board; 2 years
experience as
an elected member of the Dane
County Board.
Other community/volunteer
experience: 10 years service as
Treasurer for the Oregon Adult
Softball League.

on Village Board?
Oregon has been my home
for almost my entire life. I feel
that the residents of Oregon and
I enjoy an exceptional quality of
life. I am at the point in my life
where I wish to be of service to
my community in an attempt to
preserve and possibly enhance
this quality lifestyle.

that set you a part from the
Village Board?
My 12 years of Village Board
experience has familiarized me
with all facets of village opera-
tion and staff. My governmental
accounting background has
been invaluable in understand-
ing and fine tuning village
budgets. Finally, I am retired
and am willing to commit the
necessary time. Also, my posi-
tion as Dane County Supervisor
enabled me to lobby for funding
sources for improvements that
benefit the entire district as well
as Oregon.
the next two years?
1.) The current major
challenge is the struggle to
maintain and deliver services
within state mandated property
tax caps despite a flat or some-
times declining revenue base
and increasing fixed costs. The
solution is to adopt realistic
budgets that spend within rev-
enues while keeping debt at a
healthy level. We must continue
to hire excellent staff, treat them
fairly and allow them to offer
ideas and concepts related to
increased service efficiencies.
2.) We must support the
current and grow our business
tax base. This is best done
by working with the Oregon
Chamber and empowering staff
to use incentives such as Tax
Incremental Financing to attract
new business resulting in new
business choices and new tax
base which benefit all residents.
What are your ideas for
dealing with those issues?
Answers contained in
response to previous question.
Bergamont development?
The village will continue to
work with Bergamont officials
to remedy the water issues both
in the Bergamont development
and on adjacent village prop-
erty. I expect that funds will be
expended by both entities upon
completion of an anticipated
study.

Phil Harms
Age: 65
Occupation: Self-employed
building contractor
Hometown: Pine Bluff
Years in Oregon: 12 years in
village
ence: almost
8 years serv-
ing on village
board and
various sub-
committees
Other
commu-
nity/volunteer
experience:
Past Board of
Director Member and President
of Oregon Area Chamber of
Commerce, Youth Basketball
and Soccer coach and manager
during years when my children
were growing up in the Oregon
School District
on Village Board?
To continue the process that
I have been involved with for
almost 8 years
What qualities do you pos-
sess that set you apart from
the other candidates running
for Village Board?
Being a self-employed build-
ing contractor, I have had to
create a customer base, build
and maintain payroll and a busi-
ness. That experience brings
a private sector insight to my
dealings with issues on the vil-
lage board
What are two or three of
the most important issues the
the next two years?
Condition and rebuilding of
our streets and storm water
management, and business
park expansion
What are your ideas for
dealing with those issues?
Set a schedule for acquiring
bonding and move ahead with
the actual work
Bergamont development? Why
or why not?
This question has already
been discussed at the March 3,
2014, Board meeting. Ideas put
out for further discussion were
a redefinition of the stormwater
swale behind the homes on
Riviera Street, continued draw-
down of ponds on Bergamont
Golf Course, possibly adding
drain tile on the Peterson prop-
erty, and in the future another
stormwater pond closer to
Jefferson Street. Who pays for
what, in my opinion, will be
determined by who benefits the
most.
Brethauer
Harms
Bollig
Boudreau
Oregon Village Board trustees
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Village of Oregon
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6:30 PM
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING ON REQUEST FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT,
AT 1042 PARK STREET,
OREGON, WISCONSIN
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the
Planning Commission of the Village
of Oregon will hold a public hearing at
6:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in
the Board Room of the Oregon Village
Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wiscon-
sin, to consider the application of Steve
DOrazio, owner of the property located
at 1042 Park Street, for a conditional use
permit regarding Planned Business Dis-
trict pursuant to Sec.17.202(4) and 17.
206(8)(e) of the Village Code, to allow for
an indoor shooting range.
Parcel #: 165/0509-124-7250-1
Lot 1, CSM 10344
The property is presently zoned PB,
Planned Business.
Subsequent to the hearing, the Com-
mission intends to deliberate and act
upon the request.
Peggy S.K. Haag
Village Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
FOR LOT 2 (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS LOT 496
THE BERGAMONT)
OREGON WISCONSIN
Planning Commission of the Village of
Oregon will hold a public hearing at 6:30
p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2014, in the
Board Room of the Oregon Village Hall,
117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin,
to consider the application of Bergam-
ont Real Estate Holding Co., LLC for
the property located on Lot 2 (Formerly
known as Lot 496 The Bergamont), for
a conditional use permitting MR-8 Multi-
Family Residential pursuant to Section
17.105(2)(g)2b, 17.202(4), 17.206(1)(a)(6),
and 17.220 of the Village Code to allow
for more than 1 8 unit Multiplex building
on a lot in a MR-8 Zoning District.
Parcel #: 165/0509-112-2316-1 Lot
496 The Bergamont
The property is presently zoned MR-
8, Multi-Family Residential
upon the request.
Peggy Haag
Village Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
FOR LOT 3 (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS LOT 496
THE BERGAMONT)
OREGON WISCONSIN
a conditional use permitting TR-6 Two-
17.202(4) and 17.220, of the Village Code
to allow for more than 2 dwelling units in
a TR-6 Zoning District (Two-Family Resi-
dential) on the same lot.
Parcel #: 165/0509-112-2316-1 Lot
496 The Bergamont
The property is presently zoned TR-
6, Two-Family Residential
upon the request.
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Village Clerk
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC
FOR LOT 2 (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS LOT 497
THE BERGAMONT)
OREGON WISCONSIN
a conditional use permitting MR-8 Multi-
17.105(2)(g)2b, 17.202(4), 17.206(1)(a)(6)
and 17.220, of the Village Code to allow
for more than 1 8 Multiplex building
on a lot in a MR-8 Zoning District (Multi-
Family Residential).
Parcel #: 165/0509-112-2327-1 Lot
497 The Bergamont
The property is presently zoned MR-
8, Multi-Family Residential
upon the request.
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Village Clerk
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Charles Uphoff
Age: 69
Lived in area since: I
returned to Wisconsin from
New York in 1970
Occupation: Retired
Self-employed part-time 1st
Impressions graphic design
and consulting
Political
experi-
ence: 1982:
Candidate
for state
Assembly;
1983-89:
member and
president,
Fitchburg City Council; 1993-
2002: Oregon School Board;
2012: primary candidate for
80th Assembly District
Other notable affilia-
tions: Oregon Straw Hat
Players; Madison Theater
Guild Board of Directors;
Head Start Center director for
Colorado Migrant Council;
Chair, Fitchburg Broadband
Telecommunications
Commission; Executive
Director, WYOU Community
Television; Dane County Ethics
Board; The Madison Institute;
Oregon Area Progressives
What grade would you give
this recent School Board? Has
the board made any notable
decisions since you have lived
here that you disagreed with?
What was it and why?
B for effort C for results.
The biggest decision by
the Board, with which I have
disagreed, has been handling
of negotiations with employees
in the aftermath of Act 10.
Sadly, the Boards handling of
this issue has contributed to
lower morale, and a breakdown
of communication and trust
between the Board and staff.
What makes you qualified to
be on the school board, and
what is your personal stake in
Oregon Schools?
I served on the Oregon
School Board from 1993
2002. I have a BA degree in
education and have taught
pre-K, Middle and High School.
My three children all graduated
from Oregon High School and
I believe public education is the
most important investment we
make in our future.
Funding for education isnt
likely to increase any time
soon. What can you and the
board do to ensure schools
remain strong despite limited
funding?
We are stronger when we
work together as a team.
Improved communication,
collaboration and the involve-
ment of parents, staff and the
community can help improve
the chances of success of
referenda, when needed, to
maintain and improve facilities
in the district.
What are the biggest chal-
lenges facing the district in
the near future?
The biggest challenges
facing the district will be to
provide a more collaborative
and cooperative environment
working with staff and parents
to ensure a top-notch educa-
tional experience for students
and developing a budget to
meet those goals within the
constraints on funding.
How did the board handle the
recent Employee Handbook
changes?
Development of the
Employee Handbook was
handled very badly. A sec-
tion of the original draft cited,
as grounds for termination,
anything that is not wholly
frivolous or inconsequential.
That kind of language is, in
my opinion, inflammatory and
doesnt inspire trust on the part
of staff.
Would a school district refer-
endum benefit residents as
well as students? What should
be the districts top priorities
in a future referendum?
A referendum should benefit
both students and residents.
Top priority should be given
to those activities and subjects
that are most important to
preparing students for suc-
cessful lives and careers after
high school. Physical fitness,
sports, music and the arts are
all important parts of a well-
rounded education and the
public schools and facilities
are a vital part of our commu-
nity and a resource that must
remain open and accessible to
residents as a commitment to
life-long learning.
Has the board made any
notable decisions since you
have lived here that you dis-
agree with?
I am concerned about
unintended, consequences
of the Districts current grad-
ing policy, which diminishes
the importance of homework.
Homework provides opportuni-
ties for students to practice and
demonstrate their understand-
ing and mastery of subjects
being taught and provides
important feedback for teach-
ers in identifying areas where a
student may be struggling.
Courtney Odorico
Age: 52
Lived in area since:
1994, Oregon School District
(Fitchburg) since 1999
Occupation: Architect, sole
proprietor,
Foxhill Design
Studio
Political
experience:
Oregon
school board
2005-present;
president 2
years
Other public service:
Oregon Schools PTO, Schools
of Hope, NKE Artist-in-
residence, Oregon Soccer
Club, Girl Scouts, Sunday
school teacher, Fitchburg Kids
Crossing playground build,
JDRF Western Wisconsin.
this recent school board?
What are you most proud of
from your time on the board?
We are a forward-looking
and innovative district with
personalized learning, world
languages, online learning and
more, that values stakeholder
input. Graduation rate is 95.5
percent. Solid fiscal manage-
ment has kept tax levy frozen
last three years, highest bond
rating, significant technology
investments, maintained class
sizes and raised teacher sala-
ries.
What makes you qualified
to be on school board and
Oregon schools?
I understand complex issues
facing schools today. In addi-
tion to my board service the
last nine years, I have one child
still in school and two recent
OHS graduates. I am dedicated
to promoting learning oppor-
tunities that ensure student
success, supporting educators
and being fiscally responsible
for taxpayers.
funding?
Districts across state will
compete for best teachers so
challenge will be to maintain
excellent programming with
funding available and continue
to attract and retain the best
educators to Oregon. We must
continue to invest in our facili-
ties, technology and our staff
while providing the best possi-
ble education for our students.
The federal Common Core
Standard is relatively new, but
already the Legislature is con-
sidering scrapping it. What is
your opinion?
Wisconsin is one of 45
states to adopt Common Core
Standards. Oregon schools
have invested significant time
and resources into aligning
those standards with curricu-
lum. The standards provide
an important framework for
student learning in 21st century
and allow teachers to teach
creatively, benefitting students.
changes?
Changes were made after
significant input from educa-
tors and the public and much
consideration from board over
the last two years. Handbook is
always open to review and revi-
sion, and recent change to dis-
cipline section resulted in Just
Cause standard being adopted
by board by a vote of 6-1.
the top priorities be in a future
referendum?
The community has long
tradition of investing in dis-
trict facilities. These benefit
both students and commu-
nity. Board has been studying
potential facilities projects for
several years and has held
community forums, extensive
staff meetings, and had a com-
munity-wide survey to garner
input on priorities and needs.
Feedback includes importance
of secure and safe buildings,
improved physical education
facilities and flexible learning
spaces for students. Board
continues to study potential
capital projects referendum as
it reflects on feedback and eco-
nomic factors.
Barb Feeney
Age: 63
Lived in area since: 2002
Occupation: Senior Planner
at Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc
Political experience: I have
served on many non-profit
boards as a member and in
leadership
positions.
Other nota-
ble affilia-
tions: League
of Women
Voters,
Oregon
Chamber of
Commerce,
Peoples
United Methodist Church
this recent school board? Has
the board made any notable
decisions since you have lived
here that you disagreed with?
What was it and why?
D. There is no process for
identifying budget priorities
with input from staff and com-
munity. Finance Committee did
not review the 2014 budget;
it was passed with little board
discussion.
The new grading policy
should have been tested as
a small-scale pilot project.
Implementation was not care-
fully planned and communi-
cated.
Oregon schools?
My 20 years of public and
private sector experience in
policy and planning required
thinking and communication
skills that translate directly to
the work of the board. We all
have enormous stake in the
education todays students
receive every aspect of our
lives will be touched by these
future workers/citizens.
funding?
Attract and retain the best
teachers by treating teachers
as professionals with valuable
expertise. Make compensation
for experienced teachers com-
petitive with other area school
districts. The staff, administra-
tion, community and board
must work together on the hard
questions about prioritizing the
use of limited resources. This
is not happening now.
the near future?
The funding squeeze
caused by decreased support
from the state and imposed
revenue caps.
Repairing relationships
between the board and the staff
so we attract and retain the
best teachers.
Finding resources to
address changing academic
standards and to support stu-
dents with needs that interfere
with learning.
Funding facility improve-
ments.
changes?
The process was unnec-
essarily divisive. A better
approach would have been to
establish an ad hoc commit-
tee that included employees,
members of the board and
the administration, and com-
munity members with special
expertise. This collaborative
approach could have addressed
all stakeholder concerns and
built a foundation for further
cooperative efforts.
the districts top priorities be
Improvements and repairs
to district facilities will benefit
the whole community if they
improve the quality of educa-
tion in Oregon. Improvements
could attract new residents
and high quality development
to Oregon. The top priorities:
improve building security,
make repairs needed to pre-
vent building deterioration,
and make HVAC repairs and
improvements at Netherwood
Knoll. Many other identified
needs remain; the board must
communicate with staff, stu-
dents and the public, and then
develop priorities for modern-
izing or adding classrooms and
learning spaces.
Lee Christensen
Age: 50
Lived in area since: 1995
Occupation: CPA, Wipfli
LLP, Partner
Political experience:
Oregon School Board, 2011-
2014
Other nota-
ble affilia-
tions: Oregon
Soccer Club:
President
since 2011;
Treasurer
2007-2011
this recent school board?
What are you most proud of
from your time spent on the
board?
To grade this school board, I
point out the facts that despite
funding cuts, we have had
no teacher layoffs and weve
increased investment in tech-
nology. Weve also achieved
the highest bond rating pos-
sible, allowing us to refinance
debt and save the tax payers
hundreds of thousands of dol-
lars.
Oregon schools?
As a CPA, my strong finan-
cial background is a tremen-
dous asset to the District as
is my three years of school
board experience. My goals
are to keep the district focused
on items that provide the
greatest benefit to students --
Personalized Learning, OASIS
alternative studies, STEM cur-
riculum, and 4K.
funding?
Despite the limited funding
the Board has frozen the tax
levy for the past three years
while increasing staff wages,
increased class offering, main-
tained class sizes, and invest-
ing in new curriculum delivery
channels. We will continue to
be creative utilizing the limited
resources to their fullest poten-
tial.
the near future?
Attracting and retaining qual-
ity teachers, administrators and
staff. Continuing to improve on
the quality education students
receive, while addressing
unfunded mandates being
handed down from the state.
Actively supporting teachers
and promoting innovative
teaching methods to deliver
subject matter so that all stu-
dents are educated to their full-
est potential.
changes?
With input from teachers and
all stakeholders, gained from
multiple listening sessions, the
Board revisited the employee
handbook. Modifications were
made as a direct result of that
input and the current version
of the handbook, that includes
Just Cause, was approved by
the Board in a 6-1 vote.
the districts top priorities be
Students and teachers
would benefit from significant
building improvements that
accommodate 21st century
learning. District residents
benefit because modern
schools attract families who
are community shopping.
Healthy enrollment numbers
increase District revenues so
we can continue to provide
and improve the quality of an
Oregon education. Taxpayers
and the community benefit
from increased property values.
The results of the stake-
holder listening sessions point
to the priorities of safety and
security, physical education
spaces and creating flexible
learning spaces/classrooms.
Candidates Gwen Maitzen
and Wayne Mixdorf answered
questions for the primary elec-
tion. Their responses can be
found on ConnectOregonWI.
com and were in the Jan. 30
edition of the Observer.
Odorico
Uphoff
Christensen
Oregon School District
Feeney
Candidate questionnaires
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person at:
Gallagher Tent & Awning Company.
809 Plaenert Dr, Madison 53713

CBRF PART-TIME caregivers needed for
our Assisted Living facility. if you are ded-
icated and committed to working with the
elderly, a team player, and if you share
our commitment to a positive attitude
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please consider joining us. Applications
at www.fourwindsmanor.com or 303 S.
Jefferson St, Verona, WI 53593
FOUR WINDS Manor is seeking part &
full time CNAs for all shifts at our 60 bed
facility. This position would include every
other weekend and holidays with shift
differentials on PM & weekend shifts.
We offer excellent benefits with full time
hours including health, dental, paid time
off, Flex Spending Plan and 401k. If you
share commitment to a positive attitude
and respect for residents and colleagues,
please consider joining us. Applications
available at www.fourwindsmaor.com or
303 S. Jefferson St. Verona, WI 53593
NOW HIRING all positions. Sugar &
Spice Eatery. Apply in Person. 317 Nora
St, Stoughton
OREGON COMMUNITY Bank & Trust
located at 733 N. Main Street, Oregon,
seeks a part time teller for the specific
hours of 11-7:15 p.m. two to three days
per week and every other Saturday
from 9-1:15. Prior banking experience
a plus. Send a resume to Dan Behrend
dbehrend@oregoncommunitybank.
com 608-835-3168
OREGON MANOR is seeking a full time
cook. Experience preferred. We are a
skilled nursing facility located at 354 N
Main St, Oregon. Fill out an application
on-line at oregonmanor.biz or stop by.
EOE.
PART-TIME AM CARE SPECIALIST-
Sienna Meadows Memory Care has
an immediate opening for a new team
member to join our compassionate
team. We offer competitive wages
designed to attract and retain quality
staff. Preferred Candidate will have
Assisted Living Experience. Interested
candidates should apply in person
or go to www.siennacrest.com to
download a copy of the application.
Return filed out applications to:
Sienna Meadows Attn: Chris Kiesz,
RN 989 Park Street Oregon, WI
53575. (608) 835-0000. EOE

TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR positions
available. Must be energetic, love work-
ing with kids and available 2-3 evenings
per week. Previous tumbling/gymnastics
experience strongly desired. Call 608-
873-1817
WANTED WAITRESS apply at Koffee
Kup 355 E Main St, Stoughton
WORK OPPORTUNITY in Rural Com-
munities Inc. (W.O.R.C.) is looking for
energetic and flexible new team mem-
bers. W.O.R.C. supports adults with
developmental disabilities in the com-
munity at their job providing on the job
support and transportation. 24-28 hours
weekly, Monday-Friday, no evenings or
weekends. Valid car and drivers license
required. $11.34 per hour plus mile-
age reimbursement. EOE. Please send
resume and letter of interest to Melanie
Dinges, 1955 W Broadway #100, Madi-
son Wi 53713
CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon
Friday for The Great Dane and Noon
Monday for the Oregon Observer unless
changed because of holiday work sched-
ules. Call now to place your ad, 845-
9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
449 DRIVER, SHIPPING
& WAREHOUSING
WANTED STRAIGHT Truck Drivers for
seasonal employment. CDL and non-
CDL positions available. Call 608-882-
5756. The Delong Co, Inc. Evansville.
548 HOME IMPROVEMENT
A&B ENTERPRISES
Light Construction/Remodeling
No job too small
608-835-7791
ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement
Systems Inc. Call us for all your base-
ment needs! Waterproofing? Finishing?
Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold
Control? Free Estimates! Call 888-929-
8307 (wcan)
DOUGS HANDYMAN SERVICE
Honey Do List
No job too small
608-845-8110
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HALLINAN-PAINTING
WALLPAPERING
**Great-Spring-Rates**
35 + Years Professional
Interior/Exterior
Free-Estimates
References/Insured
Arthur Hallinan
608-455-3377
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
554 LANDSCAPING, LAWN,
TREE & GARDEN WORK
ARTS LAWNCARE- Mowing,
trimming, roto tilling, Garden
maintenance available.608-235-4389
SNOWMARE ENTERPRISES
Property Maintenance
Lawn Mowing
Bush Trimming
Powerwash Houses
Spring/Summer Clean-Up
Gutter Cleaning
608-219-1214
560 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
APPLIANCE REPAIR
We fix it no matter where
you bought it from!
800-624-0719 (wcan)
MY COMPUTER WORKS - Computer
Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email,
Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connec-
tions - FIX IT NOW! Professional, US
based technicians. $25 off service. Call
for immediate help. 888-885-7944 (wcan)
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Fast and
Reliable Handyman Services. Call Ser-
viceLive and get referred to a pro today.
Call 800-604-2193 (wcan)
ONE CALL Does it All!
Fast and Reliable Plumbing Repairs.
Call ServiceLive and get referred to a
pro today 800-981-0336 (wcan)
RECOVER PAINTING Currently offering
winter discounts on all painting, drywall
and carpentry. Recover urges you to join
in the fight against cancer, as a portion of
every job is donated to cancer research.
Free estimates, fully insured, over 20
years of experience. Call 608-270-0440.
STOUGHTON AREA Tutoring for: Dys-
lexia, reading and writing by Marla Jans-
sen, M.A.Ed. See website: marlahjans-
sen.wix.com/strategiesforsuccess or call
608-358-6131
586 TV, VCR & ELECTRONICS
REPAIR
BUNDLE & SAVE! DirecTV, Internet &
Phone from $69.99/mo. Free 3-months
of HBO, Starz, Showtime & Cinemax.
Free Genie 4-room Upgrade. Lock in 2
year savings. Call 800-918-1046 (wcan)
DIRECTV 2 Year Savings Event. Over
140 channels only $29.99 a month. Only
Directv gives you 2 years of savings and
a FREE Genie upgrade! Call 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)
REDUCE YOUR Cable Bill! Get whole-
home Satellite system installed at NO
COST and programming starting at
$19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to
new callers, so call now. 888-544-0273
(wcan)
601 HOUSEHOLD
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)
602 ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
ANTIQUE SHOW March 22-23 (9-5, 10-
4) St Norbert College Hwy 41, Exit 163
Green Bay. 65 booths
715-355-5144 (wcan)
648 FOOD & DRINK
ENJOY 100%GUARANTEED, delivered
to the door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 74%
plus 4 FREE burgers - The Family Value
Combo - ONLY $39.99. ORDER today.
888-676-2750 Use Code 48643XMT or
www.OmahaSteaks.com/mbff79 (wcan)
FARM FRESH BROWN PULLET EGGS.
Delivery possible. $2.25/Doz 608-628-
1143
SHARIS BERRIES: ORDER mouthwa-
tering gifts! 100% satisfaction guaran-
teed. Fresh-dipped berries from $19.99
+ plus s/h. Save 20% on qualifying gifts
over $29! Call 800-975-3296 or visit
www.berries.com/happy (wcan)
652 GARAGE SALES
OREGON 4241 County Rd. A
3/22 Metal Garden Art Show, by
The Metalest Furniture, Linen,
Household, misc.
664 LAWN & GARDEN
3-12 EVERGREEN and Shade Trees.
Pick Up or Delivery! Planting available.
Detlor Tree Farms
715-335-4444 (wcan)
666 MEDICAL & HEALTH SUPPLIES
MEDICAL GUARDIAN Top-rated medi-
cal alarm and 24/7 monitoring. For a
limited time, get free equipment, no acti-
vation fees, no commitment, a 2nd water-
proof alert button for free and more. Only
$29.95 per month. 800-281-6138
SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB Alert for
Seniors. Bathrooms falls can be fatal.
Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Thera-
peutic Jets. Less than 4 inch step-in.
Wide door. Anti-slip floors. American
made. Installation included. Call 888-
960-4522 for $750. off (wcan)
668 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
AMP: LINE 6 Spider IV 75 watt guitar
amp. Tons of built in effects, tuner, and
recording options. Like new, rarely used,
less than 2 years old. Asking $250 OBO.
call 608-575-5984
GUITAR: FENDER American made
Standard Stratocaster guitar. Tobacco
burst finish, mint condition. Includes
tremelo bar, straplocks, and custom fit-
ted Fender hard-shell case. Asking $950
OBO. Call 608-575-5984
672 PETS
MUST FIND New Homes 2-Cats 1
female/spayed 1 male/neutered, both
declawed. Free. 608-719-8145
676 PLANTS & FLOWERS
FRUIT TREES As low as $16. Blueberry,
grape, strawberry, asparagus, evergreen
& hardwood plants. Free catalog. Wood-
stock Nursery, N1831 Hwy 95, Neills-
ville, WI 54456 Toll free 888-803-8733
wallace-woodstock.com (wcan)
PROFLOWERS SEND Bouquets for Any
occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just
Because! Take 20% off your order over
$29 or more. Flowers from $19.99 plus
s/h. Go to www.Proflowers.com/ActNow
or call 800-315-9042 (wcan)
9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
688 SPORTING GOODS
& RECREATIONAL
WE BUY Boats/RV/Pontoons/ATVs &
Motorcycles! Cash Paid now. Ameri-
can Marine & Motorsports Super Center,
Shawano 866-955-2628 www.american-
marina.com (wcan)
9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
690 WANTED
DONATE YOUR CAR-
FAST FREE TOWING
24 hr. Response - TaX Deduction
United Breast Cancer FOUNDATION
Providing Free Mammograms
& Breast Cancer Info.
866-343-6603 (wcan)
696 WANTED TO BUY
OLD BARNS Wanted for Salvage. Old
Church or School Houses. Paying cash.
Also looking for salvaged lumber from
warehouse, etc. Call Rudy; leave mes-
sage 608-624-3990
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
WANTED HORSE Machinery, Grain
Binder, Thrasher, Silo Filler, Hay Loader,
Barns for salvage. Amish farmer. 715-
697-2916 (wcan)
WANTED TO Buy Cast Iron Seats, Grain
Drill Ends, Hay Trolleys from wood
track, round oak stoves, Maytag Wringer
Washer, Barn Boards. Call Rudy 608-
624-3990 Leave Message (wcan)
WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.
We sell used parts.
Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.
Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59
Edgerton, 608-884-3114.
705 RENTALS
GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apart-
ments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1
& 2 Bedroom Units available starting at
$695 per month, includes heat, water,
and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at 139
Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
STOUGHTON- 2/bedroom small house,
N. Forrest St. Appliances, basement
washer/dryer. Window A/C, deck, off-
street parking. Suitable for 2 people.
$695/MO+ utilities/ security deposit.
608-225-9033 or 608-873-7655
STOUGHTON AVAILABLE April 1 Con-
venient location, safe neighborhood, 304
King St 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath, approx. 850
sq. ft., very clean and well maintained,
off-street parking and A/C. Laundry
and storage lockers available. No Cats.
Smoke Free Building. $750/mo with dis-
count plus electric heat. 608-293-1599
720 APARTMENTS
ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors
55+, has 1 & 2 bedroom units available
starting at $695 per month. Includes
heat, water and sewer. Professionally
managed. 608-877-9388 Located at 300
Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589
730 CONDOS &
TOWNHOUSES FOR RENT
EVANSVILLE TOWNHOUSE 2 Bed-
room, Laundry Hook-up Big yard. 1 1/2
baths. $650 + utilities. 608-628-9569
750 STORAGE SPACES FOR RENT
ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE
10X10 10X15 10X20 10X30
Security Lights-24/7 access
BRAND NEW
OREGON/BROOKLYN
Credit Cards Accepted
CALL (608)444-2900
C.N.R. STORAGE
Located behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Convenient Dry Secure
Lighted with access 24/7
Bank Cards Accepted
Off North Hwy 51 on
Oak Opening Dr. behind
Stoughton Garden Center
Call: 608-509-8904
DEER POINT STORAGE
Convenient location behind
Stoughton Lumber.
Clean-Dry Units
24 HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS
5x10 thru 12x25
608-335-3337
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
Dave Johnson
(608) 835-8195
We recommend septic
pumping every two years
B & R PUMPING
SERVICE LLC
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Floors
Patios
Sidewalks
Decorative Concrete
Phil Mountford 516-4130 (cell)
835-5129 (office)
Al Mittelstaedt 845-6960
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** DRIVERS **
FULL TIME DRIVERS NEEDED FOR REGIONAL WORK
$750 GUARANTEE WKLY
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 $21.90/hour (OT after 8 hours) or $0.4650/mile
* Full Beneft Pkg includes Life, Dental, Disability, & Health
Insurance with Prescription Card
*401k Pension Program with Company Contribution
*Paid Holidays & Vacation
*Home every day except for occasional layover
Drivers must be over 24 years old, have a min of 18 months
T/T exp or 6 months T/T exp WITH a certifcate from an
accredited driving school and meet all DOT requirements.
Send resume to:
b.kriel@callcpc.com
or call CPC Logistics at 1-800-914-3755
Fabricators
Assemblers
Material Handlers
Maintenance Mechanics
Sub-Zero and Wolf Appliance, Inc., the premier
provider of quality appliances is seeking
Assemblers, Fabricators, Material Handlers
and Maintenance Mechanics to join our 2nd
and 3rd shift teams at our Fitchburg facility. We
offer a clean, climate controlled environment.
Sub-Zero/Wolf offers competitive compensation
plus incentive pay and shift differential.
Benefts offered include: medical, dental, and
vision insurance, free life insurance, pension,
401k, holidays, vacation and personal days.
Qualifcation testing may be required. EOE.
Apply online at
www.subzero-wolf.com
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WANTED
Health Insurance / Vacation / 401K
Call (608) 275-7627
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For information call 845-9559 or 873-6671.
AUCTION
Huge 500 Gun Auction: Modern/Antique, Winchester,
Colt, Browning & More! 3 Major Estate Collections!
Sat. March 29th Prairie du Chien, WI- Kramer Auction
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HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER
HBI. INC., UTILITY CONTRACTOR HAS Immediate
Opportunities in the Telephone Industry for: Aerial
Technicians, Cable Plow/Bore Operators, Foremen,
CDL Laborers, Training Offered. Travel Required for
All Positions. 920-664-6300 www.holtger.com EOE by
AA (CNOW)
Drivers-CDL-A Train and work for us! Professional,
focused CDL training available. Choose Company
Driver, Owner Operator, Lease Operator or Lease
Trainer. (877) 369-7893 www.CentralTruckDrivingJobs.
com (CNOW)
WE NEED Company Drivers and Owners Owner
Operators NOW! Company earn $1000/week.
Complete beneft package including health insurance
and 401k w/company match. O/Os earn $3500/week
including 100% fuel surcharge. $1000 signing bonus.
GUARANTEED home time. Regional loads between
WI and Chicago area. CDL-A and 1 year experience
required. Call Steve 920-983-3400 x783. Bay Motor
Transport-Green Bay, WI. Apply online at BayMotor.
com (CNOW)
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recruit an applicant in over 179 Wisconsin newspapers!
Only $300/week. Call this paper or 800-227-7636 www.
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DISH TV Retailer. Starting $19.99/month (for 12 mos.)
Broadband Internet starting $14.95/month (where
available.) Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL
Now! 1-800-984-0292 (CNOW)
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NORTH PARK STORAGE
10x10 through 10x40, plus
14x40 with 14' door for
RV & Boats.
Come & go as you please.
608-873-5088
RASCHEIN PROPERTY
STORAGE
6x10 thru 10x25
Market Street/Burr Oak Street
in Oregon
Call 608-206-2347
UNION ROAD STORAGE
10x10 - 10x15
10x20 - 12x30
24 / 7 Access
Security Lights & Cameras
Credit Cards Accepted
608-835-0082
1128 Union Road
Oregon, WI
Located on the corner of
Union Road & Lincoln Road
770 RESORT PROPERTY FOR RENT
LOG CABINS FOR RENT:
Forest Co. ATV Trail, Lake Access, Dock.
$350/week 715-674-7752
gilliganlodging.com (wcan)
783 ROOMMATE(S) WANTED
VERONA 55+ Non-smoking person to
share expenses for 2-BR handicapped
accessible condo. $500pr/month includ-
ing utilities. Excellent references. Call Jan
698-9450
801 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
STOUGHTON 307 S Forrest Retail or
Office Space. 400 sq ft. $299/month utili-
ties included. 608-271-0101
VERONA- OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
1000 Sq Ft.$500 +Utilities.
608-575-2211 or
608-845-2052
845 HOUSES FOR SALE
FARM/HORSE FARM: 35 Acres! Huge
riding arena, tack room, barn/machine
shed. Also beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath
completely remodeled home. Large farm
kitchen w/stand, 1st floor laundry, tiled
floors, new roof. Creek running through
property. fruit trees. $355,000 - - Call Pats
Realty, Inc. at 608-884-4311
870 RESIDENTIAL LOTS
ALPINE MEADOWS
Oregon Hwy CC.
Only 7 lots remaining!
Choose your own builder
608-215-5895

THEY SAY people dont read those little
ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you?
Call now to place your ad, 845-9559, 873-
6671 or 835-6677.
OREGON BERGAMONT
Lot 442 with full exposure
By Owner Make offer!
608-212-2283
960 FEED, SEED & FERTILIZER
CLEANED OATS FOR SALE
Bagged or bulk. 608-290-8994
or 608-884-3171
DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The
Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call 845-
9559, 873-6671 or 835-6677.
970 HORSES
WALMERS TACK SHOP
16379 W. Milbrandt Road
Evansville, WI
608-882-5725
ules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559,
873-6671 or 835-6677.
990 FARM: SERVICE
& MERCHANDISE
RENT SKIDLOADERS
MINI-EXCAVATORS
TELE-HANDLER
and these attachments. Concrete
breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake,
concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher,
rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump
grinder.
By the day, week, or month.
Carter & Gruenewald Co.
4417 Hwy 92
Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
905 AUCTION SALE DATES
REAL ESTATE AUCTION April 5, Noon
at N2152 17th Dr. Wautoma, WI on 90
acres of ag & rec land being sold in
parcels. Visit www.
nolansales.com for maps. Nolan Sales
LLC, Marion, WI 800-472-0290 Reg.
Auctioneers #165 & # 142 (wcan)
ules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559,
873-6671 or 835-6677.
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Stoughton Martial Arts Academy
Stoughton Martial Arts Academy is seeking a high
energy part-time, full-time head instructor/manager
skilled in teaching mixed martial arts. Candidates
specializing in only one style should still apply.
Classes from 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Mon-Thurs and
8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. Candidate should be
2nd Degree or higher, have a great personality and
be physically ft. A child abuse/criminal background
check is required. Salary negotiable depending on
belt rank and skill level.
Contact:
tim@stoughtonmartialarts.com
or call 608-205-3232 for an appointment.
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Specific Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will
act as the technical lead in any PLC and HMI programming support of manufacturing processes and equipment. In
addition, you will partner with the Information Technology department to provide MES (Manufacturing Execution
Systems) production support to ensure the efficient assembly of high-end refrigeration and cooking appliances. You
will also provide direction to Manufacturing Controls Technicians to support the above.
Specify hardware requirements and assist in the software
development of systems dedicated to capturing process infor-
mation related to OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework, productivity,
downtime analysis, and predictive maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems
and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical
and real time process information for CMMS
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support
Operational changes and improvements on the plant floor
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose
faulty operation, and to make recommendations to engineers,
suppliers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to
ensure that machines and equipment are functioning accord-
ing to specifications
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment and
develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various engi-
neering designs, applications, and process criteria
Assist in safety improvements throughout the plant Define
MES solution architectures and develops detailed design
specifications
Define functional requirements through client interviews,
documentation analysis and Work Flow Process Mapping
(Value Stream Maps)Actively participate on a technical proj-
ect team, ensuring that effective relationships are built and
maintained
Proactively engage with customers in order to define the
overall technical approach for MES solutions
Maintain technical skills and knowledge continuously
updating them
Proactively report on project progress against schedule
Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions
Other duties as assigned
Bachelors Eng./Comp Science and minimum 5 years
industry experience in software development, programming,
or engineering in a manufacturing environment with a PLC
background
Strong exposure to MES technologies, including automat-
ed data collection, visualization, quality and efficiency in
manufacturing, SCADA, automated decision control, work-
flow, database applications, scheduling, and interface to ERP
systems
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelation-
ships between electrical and mechanical systems
Proficient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Servers and Clients Exceptional
command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley
and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing including
RSViewStudio Knowledge of Industrial Networks including
Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet SQL Database
Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and atten-
tion to detail
Excellent communication, time management and problem
solving skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products
Experience with Wonderware a plus
Sub-Zero is the enduring symbol of the possibilities of
what a kitchen can be, Wolf the symbol of all that the kitchen
can do. Founded in 1945 and now in its third generation of
family ownership and management, Sub-Zero forever
changed kitchen design with the exceptional quality, beauty
and innovative technology of its equipment. Two companies
became industry leaders by sharing a single ideal: the stead-
fast unwillingness to compromise.
What do you want your career to be? Sub-Zero Wolf is the definitive industry specialist in preservation and cooking
products. Strive for the same exacting standards for your career. Take your drive and passion and translate that into
a collaborative team environment to attain your professional aspirations
Visit the career page of our website at www.subzero-wolf.com
for additional information on the current opportunities to
join an award winning team!
Experience & Knowledge Requirements
MANUFACTURING CONTROLS ENGINEER
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The Manufacturing Controls Engineer is a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team. In this role, you will
act as the technical lead in any PLC and HMI programming support of manufacturing processes and equipment. In
addition, you will partner with the Information Technology department to provide MES (Manufacturing Execution
Systems) production support to ensure the efcient assembly of high-end refrigeration and cooking appliances.
You will also provide direction to Manufacturing Controls Technicians to support the above.
What do you want your career to be? Sub-Zero Wolf is the denitive industry specialist in preservation and cooking
products. Strive for the same exacting standards for your career. Take your drive
Specify hardware requirements and assist in the
software development of systems dedicated to
capturing process information related to OEE, FPY, Scrap,
Rework, productivity, downtime analysis, and predictive
maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems
and Computerized Maintenance Management systems
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical
and real time process information for CMMS
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support
Operational changes and improvements on the plant
foor
Investigate equipment failures and diffculties to diag-
nose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to
engineers, suppliers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair
to ensure that machines and equipment are functioning
according to specifcations
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment
and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various
engineering designs, applications, and process criteria
Assist in safety improvements throughout the plant
Defne MES solution architectures and develops detailed
design specifcations
Defne functional requirements through client interviews,
documentation analysis and Work Flow Process Mapping
(Value Stream Maps)Actively participate on a technical
project team, ensuring that effective relationships are
built and maintained
Proactively engage with customers in order to defne the
overall technical approach for MES solutions
Maintain technical skills and knowledge continuously
updating them
Proactively report on project progress against schedule
Participate in strategic and tactical planning sessions
Bachelors Eng./Comp Science and minimum 5 years
industry experience in software development, program-
ming, or engineering in a manufacturing environment
with a PLC background
Strong exposure to MES technologies, including
automated data collection, visualization, quality and
effciency in manufacturing, SCADA, automated decision
control, workfow, database applications, scheduling, and
interface to ERP systems
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelation-
ships between electrical and mechanical systems
Profcient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Servers and Clients Exceptional
command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley
and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing including
RSViewStudio Knowledge of Industrial Networks
including Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet SQL
Database Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and
attention to detail
Excellent communication, time management and
problem solving skills
Must be profcient with Microsoft Offce products
Experience with Wonderware a plus
Sub-Zero is the enduring symbol of the possibilities
of what a kitchen can be, Wolf the symbol of all that
the kitchen can do. Founded in 1945 and now in its
third generation of family ownership and management,
Sub-Zero forever changed kitchen design with the
exceptional quality, beauty and innovative technology of
its equipment. Two companies became industry leaders
by sharing a single ideal: the steadfast unwillingness
to compromise.
Visit the career page of our website at www.subzero-wolf.com
for additional information on the current opportunities to
join an award winning team!
LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Primary duty is to provide in-house expertise to troubleshoot and configure systems and/or electrical components
in our facility.
Assist in the implementation of MES Systems from a corporate perspective.
Specify hardware requirements for MES systems implementations.
Assist in the software development of systems dedicated to capturing process information related to OEE, FPY,
Scrap, Rework, productivity, downtime analysis, and predictive maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management sys-
tems.
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical and real time process information for CMMS.
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support Operational changes and improvements on the plant floor.
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to
engineers, suppliers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are functioning
according to specifications
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various
engineering designs, applications, and process criteria
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine, program, or system malfunctions
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Two-year technical degree and/or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment with a PLC background
Three to five years experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelationships between electrical and mechanical systems
Proficient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Serviers and Clients
Exceptional command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing
including RSViewStudio
Knowledge of Industrial Networks including Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet
SQL Database Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and attention to detail
Excellent communication and time management skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products
Wolf offers competitive compensation plus incentive pay and shift differential. Benefits offered include: medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, pension, 401k, holidays, vacation and personal time. Qualification testing may be required. EOE.
Apply online at www.subzero-wolf.com
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LEAD MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Primary duty is to provide in-house expertise to troubleshoot and congure systems and/or electrical
components in our facility.
Assist in the implementation of MES Systems from a corporate perspective.
Specify hardware requirements for MES systems implementations.
Assist in the software development of systems dedicated to capturing process information related to OEE, FPY, Scrap, Rework,
productivity, downtime analysis, and predictive maintenance.
Assist in the development of Asset Management Systems and Computerized Maintenance Management systems.
Develop predictive maintenance models from historical and real time process information for CMMS.
Develop and modify PLC and HMI software to support Operational changes and improvements on the plant foor.
Investigate equipment failures and diffculties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to engineers, suppli-
ers and customers
Support installation, operation, maintenance, and repair to ensure that machines and equipment are functioning according to
specications
Recognize potential problems with existing equipment and develop solutions with the ability to adapt to various engineering
designs, applications, and process criteria
Recommend design modifcations to eliminate machine, program, or system malfunctions
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Two-year technical degree and/or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment with a PLC background
Three to fve years experience in a manufacturing environment
Must have thorough understanding of the interrelationships between electrical and mechanical systems
Profcient in Allen-Bradley Logix5000 Software
Experience with OPC Servers and Clients
Exceptional command in programming of PLC including Allen Bradley and Siemens, Human Machine Interfacing
including RSViewStudio
Knowledge of Industrial Networks including Ethernet, ControlNet and DeviceNet
SQL Database Experience
High level of accountability in decision making and attention to detail
Excellent communication and time management skills
Must be profcient with Microsoft Offce products
Wolf offers competitive compensation plus incentive pay and shift differential. Benets offered include: medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, pension, 401k, holidays, vacation and personal time. Qualication testing may be required. EOE.
Apply online at www.subzero-wolf.com
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client relationships? An interest in print and web
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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.
For consideration, apply online at
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Nail Guns & Compressor
Packer/Badger Items
IKEA Bookcases
Other Miscellaneous Items
Garage
Sale
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EDGEWOOD
CAMPUS SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
for parents and students
entering grades 6, 7 and 8
Edgewood Campus School Admissions Office: 663-4126 edgewoodcampus.org
Tues., April 8
6:308pm
Edgewood High School Commons
2219 Monroe St. Madison
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Bruce J. Tarkenton
Bruce J. Tarkenton, 53,
passed away March 7, 2014,
unexpectedly while at home.
He was born Nov. 6,
1960, to Warren and Sharon
(Pledger) Tarkenton.
He is survived by his son
Paul; his mother; brothers,
Brad, Brian, Brett (Amy)
and Barry (Kristi); nephews
Cole, Alex. Mike, Austin
and Gehrick; aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends; special
friends Deb Berg and family.
He was preceded in death
by his father and beloved
son, Dustin.
He touched many lives and
will be remembered as a very
giving and generous friend.
Forever in our hearts ~
rest in peace
Memorial services are
pending at a later date.
Informed Choice Funerals is
assisting the family.
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Obituary
Oregon library growing seeds
SCOTT DE LARUELLE
What could be a better
cure for spring fever than
watching some vegetables
grow while perusing some
books?
Its all happening at the
Oregon Publ i c Li brary,
where staff will start plant-
i ng and growi ng seeds
later this month as part of a
county-wide project. People
can borrow seeds from the
library to plant and use at
home, returning seeds back
to the library when the
crops have grown and ger-
minated.
People can pick from
basil, beans, beets, chives,
hot peppers, kale, lettuce,
peas, sweet peppers, spin-
ach and tomatoes. Due to
a limited supply, patrons
are asked to check out no
more than five envelopes of
seeds.
The library is one of five
in Dane County offering a
seed collection this sum-
mer, as well as libraries
in McFarland, Fitchburg,
Madison, and the Dane
County Bookmobile. Fund-
ing was provided by the
John A. Johnson fund and
the Madison Community
Foundation. Tom Linfield,
Madison Community Foun-
dation Vice President of
Community Impact, said
the seed libraries are an
innovative approach and
speak to the countys love
for agriculture and the envi-
ronment.
Public libraries continue
to reinvent themselves, lim-
ited only by their creativity
and the widespread interest
of their patrons, Linfield
said.
Oregon Public Library
director Susan Santner said
by participating in the seed
library, people can help cre-
ate a culture of sharing and
community.
Gardening allows you
to become more self-suf-
ficient, eat more nutritious
food and save money, she
said.
Light tables on loan from
UW Extension will arrive
at libraries later this month.
Returning seeds will be cat-
alogued at the libraries.
For more information on
the seed project, call the
library at 855-3656.
hour a week.
We know these people
are mainly working adults
with full-time jobs or they
are retired but busy, she
said. That deters some
people because they think it
a big-time commitment.
Tutors make a critical dif-
ference in many students
academic careers and lives,
Vang said, and its impor-
tant for the volunteers to
realize that they are doing
something special by giving
back to their community.
If you can change the
life of a student, theyre
going to be more productive
at home, more productive
citizens, and it will make
the whole community bet-
ter, she said. I talk to a lot
of parents who used to be
really involved when their
kids were in elementary
school, but now that theyre
in middle school, the kids
dont want their parents
around. But the parents still
want to help out (by tutor-
ing). And theyre up with
the academics, because they
tutors, and they feel really
involved whats going on.
Sharing the
knowledge
Dave Frankson is in his
second year of tutoring and
comes to the middle school
twice a week to help with
mostly math, but anything
else thats needed in that
given week.
Anyt hi ng t hat needs
to be made up, work that
needs to be done, study-
ing for a test, re-takes on
a test, he said. Whatever
subject it is, is fair game for
my time with the student
Im tutoring.
Giving students that extra
little bit goes a long way,
Frankson said.
Every kid needs a little
help from time to time,
and I just feel like I should
be giving back to the com-
munity and spending some
of my time trying to make
the world a better place, he
said. I know thats clichd,
but if everybody volunteers
just a little bit here and
there, nobody has to carry
the whole load.
While Frankson graduat-
ed from Lawrence Univer-
sity with a teaching degree,
he said tutors dont need
classroom experience to
make a difference.
This is a tough time
in kids lives with lots of
changes going on, physi-
cally, mentally, and emo-
tionally, he said. Hav-
ing additional support to
make sure that kids dont
fall behind due to various
changes and distractions is
very important.
Frankson said volunteer-
ing helps the entire commu-
nity as well, increasing the
quality of life.
Our kids are our future
and investing in education
is an investment that always
pays dividends in multiples
in the future, he said. Real
estate agents say one of the
first and most important
quest i ons t hat someone
whos looking to move will
ask is, Where are the best
schools located? We have
an obligation to make sure
that our schools provide the
best education opportuni-
ties possible.
Cynthia DiCamelli is the
districts family resource
coordinator but has also
served as a tutor since 2008.
She meets once a week, and
loves to teach math to her
pupils.
A lot of the tutors are a
little scared of math, and
this is the age when parents
start to feel uncomfortable
with seventh- and eighth-
grade math, because were
starting to do some algebra
concepts, geometry con-
cepts, she said. If you
didnt have a really good
feeling about those the first
time through, its hard to go
back and find them again.
Di Ca me l l i s a i d s he
enjoys being seen as a role
model, particularly with
young girls.
Its particularly good for
them to see a woman whos
comfortable with math, and
in that role, she said. Its
so much fun to watch their
faces light up when they get
a concept you can just see
theyve struggled and strug-
gled with and finally its I
get it.
Dawn Wood has tutored
students after hearing about
the program and deciding
it was time for me to get
involved. She said vol-
unteers need to know their
stuff.
When I work with a stu-
dent, Ill get stumped, and
Ill go home and work on
that, research and study it,
and the next time, we know
how to do it, she said.
Wood said students who
have the courage to ask
for extra help should be
rewarded.
These are great kids,
they work hard and with a
little help, the light goes
on in their eyes, she said.
You need to say, I know
you can do this. Well work
together and youll get it
done. And its very satis-
fying when you see that,
and when they say, Thank
you.
These kids need and
appreciate help, and if peo-
ple would volunteer just a
little time every week, we
can help these future lead-
ers succeed.
Join the team
Schools of Hope is seek-
ing volunteer tutors, pref-
erably ones with math and
literacy skills, to meet one-
on-one or small groups of
students at least one hour
each week at school. Ses-
sions are one hour and take
place during the students
study hall, learning lab or
after school. No experience
is necessary, as new volun-
teers will be given an ori-
entation and training mate-
rials. The program is at its
goal of 30 tutors but Vang
said shes always looking
for more, likely to start in
September. Interested in
finding out more? Contact
her at zvang@oregonsd.net
or (608) 835-4806.
Join the team
Schools of Hope is seek-
ing volunteer tutors, prefer-
ably ones with math and
literacy skills, to meet one-
on-one or small groups
of students at least one
hour each week at school,
Sessions are one hour and
take place during the stu-
dents study hall, learning
lab or after school.
No experience is neces-
sary, as new volunteers
will be given an orientation
and training materials. The
program is at its goal of 30
tutors but Vang said shes
always looking for more,
likely to start in September.
Interested in finding out
more?
Contact her at zvang@
oregonsd.net or 835-4806.
Submitted photo
Schools of Hope tutor Dave Frankson (right), who earned a degree
in education, works with student Travis Spengler.
Hope: Next group of mentors would start in September

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