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Walkout for school safety HELU WANG Unified Newspaper Group
About 60 Oregon High School students walked out of class March 14 and gathered in remembrance of victims of last month’s Florida school shooting. The walkout was inspired by a national walkout m ove m e n t i nvo l v i n g more than 3,000 schools, including Madison-area students who gathered at the state Capitol. The “#Enough” walkout began at 10 a.m. and lasted for 17 minutes to honor the 17 victims at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Feb. 14. Organizer Maria Camacho, an OHS senior, sent out flyers with the victims’ biography, led the Photo by Alexander Cramer
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Students in Cindi Hedstrom’s third-grade class at PVE are taking their “rights and responsibilities unit”
seriously, deciding to make and sell fleece blankets to support local charities. Karina Sande, an OHS student, alumnus of Hedstrom’s and co-founder of the charity No One Stands
Alone gave a presentation to the third-graders that stressed the importance of making a difference to the community. Afterward, the students set a goal of raising $500 for NOSA and the
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The rule of 100, according to Victor Ruotti, is supposed to govern whether to go out kiteboarding, but sometimes he treats it more like a guideline. “The temperature has to add up to 100 — the water plus the air temperature,” Ruotti told the Observer. “Sometimes I go a little under that, the water around 40 and the air around 45.” That was the projected high temperature March 4, when Ruotti was kiteboarding on Lake Kegonsa, having launched from Fish Camp County Park in McFarland. Kiteboarding is like wakeboarding, except the
An hour before it started, people had already begun to gather at the pool, falling into easy, joking conversations with friends they’d known for years. In her 17th year working at the pool and 27th working for the district, Nancy Bogucki ran the front desk and greeted everyone by name when they came through the door. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for at least the last 26 years, seniors have been gathering at the Oregon Pool for the morning water aerobics for more than just exercise. “ E ve r y t i m e t h e r e ’s a sickness or a surgery, instantly there’s a card for people to sign,” Bogucki told the Observer. “They scoop up new people. … It’s a community.” There are two potlucks per year, one in the
thing that’s pulling the rider isn’t a boat, but a large kite the rider controls. Boarders use their kite as a sort of detached sail to pull them across the water and soar 10, 20, even 40 feet into the air. Ruotti, a native of Paraguay who has lived in Oregon for about five years, first learned about kiteboarding 10 years ago and knew he had to give it a shot, despite a bit of a fear factor. “It’s getting over that – it’s guts,” Ruotti explained. “It’s, ‘Are you going to try it?’” After a lesson with Bob Photo submitted Cook, who owns Kite Rid- Victor Ruotti holds a chunk of ice while strapped in to his ers LLC, Ruotti went out on kiteboarding gear. Ruotti relies on the “rule of 100” when his own. determining when to go out: if the water and air temperature Turn to Kiteboarding/Page 9 add up to (close to) 100, he’ll head out.
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spring and one in the fall, and the group gathers to go to movies and shows, and even has a book club, Bogucki explained. The potlucks are a decadeslong tradition started by the previous water exercise teacher, Gudie Huston, who also organized meals at St. John’s Church. Current teacher and pool director Deb Bossingham started working at the pool in 1996 – March 16 marked her 20th anniversary as director. She said the group averages about 40 or 50 participants, sometimes less on
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solidarity moment and gave a speech on how to protect school safety. Last month, Camacho organized a lunch forum, where students gathered outside the commons to give speeches and start dialogues following the school shooting. “ I t ’s n o t a p o l i t i c a l walkout, but to help people learn how to protect students,” Camacho told the Observer. OHS senior Caitlin McReavy, one of the participants, was concerned about school safety and wa n t e d t o l e a r n m o r e about how to protect herself when encountering emergency. “Will my school be the
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An ‘eggstravaganza’ Prairie View Elementary School hosted its annual ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ this weekend. Families were able to visit the school and enjoy crafts, kids activities, a visit with the Easter bunny and several egg hunts. The Oregon Youth Center helped coordinate carnival games and stuff the eggs with candy.
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OHS holds its own at state competition SCOTT DE LARUELLE
incredibly proud of my teammates and grateful to our coach, Mr. Towns, who is always supportive.”
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OHS Mock Trial team members taking part in the state competition at the Wisconsin Supreme Court were, front row, from left: Ellie Nickel, Jeremy Bonno, Caitlin McReavy, Eva Syth, Tristen Brzezinski and Lauren Weis; back right, from left: coach Brian Towns, Michael Ramin, Emme Hannibal and Nora McGinty.
her third year in the mock trial program, had roles on both sides of the case – about an alleged vandalism to a piece of equipment on a mining site. But there was a twist, she explained, as the person the mining company accused of the crime was protesting against them. “These were among the facts we had to sift through when formulating our case theory,” she wrote the Observer in an email. On defense, she played the role Complicated case of witness Charlie Baker, a security Senior Eva Syth, who wrapped up guard who witnessed the vandalism.
Board directs attorney to draft ordinance BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
The Village of Oregon may soon allow the keeping of chickens and bees on private property. If it happens, the village will join a growing number of communities in Dane County that allow chicken coops and bee colonies in the municipality. The Village Board Monday asked village attorney Matt Dregne to prepare an ordinance that allows people to keep the animals at their property. Village officials anticipate a first reading of the ordinance at the April 9 Village Board meeting. The Personnel, Public Safety and Protection committee discussed the issue on Feb. 26 and recommended the board direct the attorney to draft the ordinance. Public works director Jeff Rau said the village has been getting “lots of requests” for the change, and trustees seemed receptive to the idea. “I don’t have a problem
with animals that don’t affect the health of people,” said Trustee Jeff Boudreau. Dregne said many communities, including Stoughton and Shorewood Hills, are joining Madison in allowing backyard chickens and bees. He said the village would have to change a zoning ordinance and adopt a licensing program to make the practice legal. Rau noted there would be prohibitions on the number of animals allowed and also on noisy animals, which is why roosters wouldn’t be included. One member of the b o a r d , Tr u s t e e J e n n a Jacobson, admitted she keeps backyard chickens at her home and said she hasn’t had problems with neighbors about them. Dregne told the board he would provide sample ordinances from other communities for trustees to review. Trustee Jeanne Carpenter said the Personnel, Public Safety and Protection committee would revisit the subject before making a final recommendation to the board. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
Library committee seeks fundraising consultant Trustee questions need, cost BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
A committee charged with preparing a budget and construction schedule for building a new library is seeking a consultant to help it determine how much the village can potentially raise privately for the project. The Village Board Monday discussed the Memorandum of Understanding Committee’s desire to spend as much as $10,000 to hire a professional fundraising feasibility consultant, who may also design and lead the capital campaign. The committee is issuing requests for proposals, which are due back by April 16. Spending money for a fundraising consultant was questioned by Trustee Jerry Bollig, who noted that a new $750,000 food pantry was built with donated funds, without spending money on a consultant. And an effort to raise $1 million for a new youth center has nearly reached it goal – again,
without spending money on a consultant, he said. “What is the advantage of a consultant telling you what they think could be raised instead of just going out in the community and doing it?” Bollig asked. “I’ve been struggling with it because $10,000 is a lot to pay someone from outside the village.” The Library Board and Village Board anticipate building a new library at 249 N. Main St. in 2020, and each board has contributed $5,000 toward hiring a fundraising feasibility expert. The two boards have members on the MOU committee, which has to determine an estimate for private fundraising toward the project before it can set an estimated project budget, said village attorney Matt Dregne. He explained that before library promoters can launch a capital campaign to assist in financing the construction, they need at least a conceptual plan for the library and also an estimate of how much to raise in the community. “All that will support a
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was there,” he said. “So why spend $10,000?” Dregne pointed out that the village may want to build a $10 million library and may need to raise $3 million or more to accomplish it. “The MOU committee wants to put together the best game plan possible to maximize our chances of success,” Dregne said. Trustee Jeff Boudreau joined the conversation, saying he’d been involved in several capital campaigns. Some were done with the assistance of an expert fundraiser and others without, he said. “When you’re dealing with a project of this size, you will get a return on investment” by hiring a consultant, he said. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
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effort.” “It definitely served its purpose, setting up the case and grabbing the entire court’s attention with the opening line, ‘Is anyone listening to me?’” Syth said. Fo r f e l l ow s e n i o r C a i t l i n McReavy, the competition was “easily the best state competition I’ve participated in while I’ve been in mock trial.” “We went up against some phenomenal teams, and everyone brought their ‘A’ game,” she wrote in an email to the Observer. “I’m
Now, after her three years in the program, McReavy said she’s more confident in her public speaking and critical thinking skills, and has gained “wonderful friends” in the process. “I cannot over-state what a large part of my high school career mock trial has become,” she wrote. “I always look(ed) forward to practice because of the amazing students on our team. We learned to work well together and are not afraid to give constructive feedback, but we also make sure that at the end of the day, everyone is learning, having fun, and enjoying themselves.” McReavy said being able to field two teams once again this year allowed the group “to be competitive but also have fun and bond with one another.” “We were able to bounce ideas off of one another, and give each other feedback,” she said. “At meetings, we bounce between intense debate about evidence or objections, and cracking jokes about something crazy that happened on stand. “It was gratifying to see so many freshman and sophomores showing interest in the club, and I’m relieved to know that the club is in good hands,” McReavy continued. “I am a better student, speaker, writer and person because of my four years in mock trial. I really can’t say enough good things about the program.”
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When the opposing attorney would attack Baker’s credibility, Syth said her “favorite part” was “being able to present myself very professionally and attempt to contradict the other side’s accusations in every way possible.” On the plaintiff’s side, she was an attorney, delivering the opening statement, direct and cross-examining witnesses. “I really enjoyed being able to open the entire trial with the opening statement,” she said, noting that writing it was “truly a group
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Having stated their case well, the Oregon High School mock trial program has once again proven it belongs among the best in Wisconsin. The team finished just outside of the top 10 this year, placing 11th out of 22 teams at the State Mock Trial Tournament, held March 9-11 at the Capitol in Madison. OHS finished with a 2-2 record, with both losses coming down to one point on one of the three judges’ ballots, coach Brian Towns wrote in an email to the Observer, including a first-round loss to an eventual finalist. The team did garner a measure of revenge in the third round by defeating Middleton after finishing runner-up to the Cardinals in the Madison regional last month. “Close calls all day and a fantastic season overall,” he said. “Sometimes, it’s extremely difficult to differentiate between the top teams in the competition, and our first and fourth rounds are good examples of why this is the case. It’s a very competitive tournament, and this year’s team performed very well.” Competing team members were: Caitlin McReavy, Eva Syth, Michael Ramin, Jeremy Bonno, Emme Hannibal, Lauren Weis, Tristen Brzezinski, Ellie Nickel and Nora McGinty. “The group performed this year as well as any group we’ve had,” Towns said.
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Vote Zentner for Rutland supervisor I just had the pleasure of greeting Deana Zentner at my door. She is campaigning for Town of Rutland Supervisor. Deana is campaigning door-to-door, the old fashioned way. What a refreshing approach. She and her assistant, Sharon Seffrood, have been on the the campaign trail for one month and, map in hand, they will knock on every door in the entire Town of Rutland by election day. Three cheers for Deana and Sharon. They are meeting the residents and they are listening. This effort on their part will certainly win her some votes but,
more importantly, this effort is reinforcing the reality that every resident is important. Every resident can meet with and can express their voice to a supervisor. All because Deana and Sharon are taking the time to go to the people so that the people will have a direct connection to town government. It must go both ways in order to work. Deana is reinforcing that concept and she is reminding us that our voices and our votes are vital on April 3. Peter Loughrin Village of Oregon
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crude comments, I also glimpse my own ugly thoughts and foul words over the decades – and those of many others, as well. The man in the Oval Office is not the only American who ought to learn to hold his tongue. I, too, have deemed some places “s***holes.” I have said even more derogatory things about various people and groups. I have failed to object when family, friends, and acquaintances have flung about obscene pejoratives that were every bit as nasty. Growing up among liberals in the Yankee north, I echoed the sweeping generalizations about the stupidity, racism and purported inbreeding of redneck Southerners. As though we children of Wisconsin’s dairy farms and white-bread rural towns knew the first thing about the painful and devilishly complex history of race relations. As though pointing out Southerners’ failings made us, if not virtuous, then less vulnerable to being attacked for our flaws. The best defense is a good offense, right? Truth be told, Trump is the bellwether of an ugly trend that has been unfolding for more than a half-century. As a Baby Boomer, I am part of a generation that has greatly coarsened language and culture, often with the justification that we were being authentic, “telling it like it is,” speaking freely, fighting hypocrisy and getting over our repressive hang-ups. And of course, the risque and edgy were oh, so cool, and flaunting stuffy conventions was so much fun. I know my mouth runs profane when I don’t check myself. Even worse, my thoughts towards my fellow man often run uncharitable. My wife, God bless her, never fell for fashionable foulness or the habit of character assassination, nor does she refrain
from admonishing me when I lapse. Among our elders, among Boomers, even among younger generations we can still find many decent souls who manage to express themselves without recourse to crudity or meanness. Indeed, their restraint and tact often seem to sharpen their wit! Fault for the larger historical trends cannot be laid at their feet. But those of us who defend the coarsening of behavioral standards and language in entertainment, literature and the media have no basis for condemning a president who apes the wider popular culture. Trump’s outbursts are merely our cherished “free speech” ad absurdum. Rather than excoriating them for their hypocrisy, a la MSNBC, we should empathize with social conservatives and the orthodox religious who rise up to defend Trump. Political correctness and progressive self-righteousness have done more than their share to bitterly polarize our civic debate. Why shouldn’t those on the political right play defense for “their side”? Challenging our “we” to empathize with their “they” – and reaching out to those who fall into our own definition of “deplorables” – are essential first steps towards restoration of civic goodwill and the respectful debate which are essential for representative government. Presidents and other leaders should of course set high standards for courtesy, statesmanship – even love. But that means you and I had better hold ourselves to those high standards, too. Hans Noeldner is a Village of Oregon resident
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Businesses network at spring expo Oregon business owners got to know each other a lot better last Tuesday. The Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Spring Business Expo, in its sixth year, was held at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese on Tuesday, March 13. The expo brings together a wide variety of vendors and businesses, ranging from well-established healthcare and banking institutions to entrepreneurs selling beauty products and clothing. Judy Knutson, executive director
of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce, said the event is a great way for entrepreneurs – especially those that are more home-based – to network with other business owners in the area. The event continues to grow, as well; Knutson said 12 businesses made their first appearance in the expo this year. “We want to make sure all of our businesses network and get to know each other,” she said. “It makes Oregon thrive.”
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From left, Tina Mancusi, owner of Insight for Health and Healing, points out the glitter pen detail used in a book of colored photos to Adella McCoid, age 6, her mother Brandy and her sister Clara, 9.
From left, Sue Marsden speaks with State Bank of Cross Plains employees Shor Yang, center, and Dina Aybazova. A variety of local Oregon businesses interacted with the community at the Spring Business Expo, hosted by the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. The expo, which was held last Tuesday at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, featured more than 25 businesses. From left, Anne Olson of Ruby Ribbon demonstrates to Brigitte Kochan, center, and Emily Kochan, right, how the company’s cami tank top works.
Drawing on their talent Winter ‘art season’ brings awards for OHS artists SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Basketball, hockey and wrestling aren’t the only competitive winter activities around Oregon High School. Panther art students, too, have kept busy representing their school in various competitions, juried shows and national showcases during their recent “art season.” Gwynedd Allen earned a first place award in fiber arts while Jules Gerard took home second place honors in sculpture at the “Badger Challenge Art Show” at Edgewood College’s S T R E A M G a l l e r y F e b. 10-25. The show is an annual competition between Badger North and South Conference schools, each sending a 10-person team to
compete. A juried panel of professional artists and art educators judge various categories of art, with winners deemed “All-Conference.” Next year, OHS will host the show in its new art gallery. Panther artists also competed in the National Scholastic Art Awards, held at the Milwaukee Art Museum Feb. 3 to March 18. Four earned honors this year: senior Nathan Krenz, digital arts (honorable mention), sophomore Samantha Mikkelson, photography (honorable mention), senior Carla Vincente, painting (honorable mention) and senior Grace Roemer won the Silver Key Award for drawing. Awards are given by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, whose mission is to “identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and present their remarkable work to the world through exhibition, publication, and scholarships,” OHS art teacher
Michael Derrick wrote the Observer in an email. Students ventured to the museum to view the work on March 16, something OHS art teacher Heidi Coutre’ said is helpful for their own art. “The students really get a wonderful opportunity to see and develop their passion for art with this little adventure,” she said. Derrick and Coutre’ said it’s an “honor to work with such talent and we are lucky to have such gifted students,” and credited “dedicated teachers and valuable
formative instruction from the time they are in elementary schools.” “The school district has assembled a wonderful group of art educators at all levels to encourage the students’ artistic growth,” Derrick said. “They are a fun and passionate group to be associated with (and) the dedication and effort of all involved has shown in their recent endeavors.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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Coming up Spring Break No school from Monday, March 26 to Friday, March 30. The youth center, library and pool will have extended programming.
Zoo-to-you The animals are coming! Volunteers from the Henry Vilas Zoo are bringing animals to the senior center at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, March 23. Senior center assistant director Anne Stone said the event is always a good time, and that the volunteers usually bring along some smaller critters, like snakes and cockroaches. The presentation is about 45 minutes long, Stone said, and participants are welcome to stay for lunch afterwards, which is donation-based rather than having a set cost. For information, or to reserve a seat, call 835-5801.
Breakfast with the bunny The Easter Bunny wil be at the Oregon Fire Station, 131 Spring St., from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24
Churches as part of the fourth annual Oregon/ Brooklyn Lions fundraiser. In addition to the usual pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee, the menu features biscuits and gravy and a build-yourown omelette station. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for kids aged 4-10 and free for anyone 3 and under, with all proceeds going to support the fire department and other local charities. The Easter Bunny will be joined by Leo the Lion to give away Easter baskets, and there will be future service dogs - a.k.a. puppies - from OccuPaws Guide Dog Association. The Green County Dairy Queen will be handing out free cheese samples, too. For information, call 835-9188
Golda Meier Golda Meier is coming to the senior center - or, at least, an actor portraying her in a one-woman show is. At 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, Jessica Michna will portray the former Prime Minister of Isreal at the senior center. The show, which is free to attend, asks, “how does a girl born
in the Ukraine, and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, travel a path that will lead her to become Prime Minister of Israel?” To register, call 835-5801.
Senior water exercise Join other seniors for water-based exercises from 11-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Oregon Pool, 249 Brook St. The class costs $1.35, or 20 classes for $20. For information, call 835-4086.
Gentle Yoga On Fridays from 9-10 a.m., the senior center hosts gentle yoga. The class, which costs $6, is designed specifically for older adults or anyone wishing to experience yoga at a slower pace with attention to alignment and inner awareness. Students should be able to move from the floor to a standing position. Please bring your own yoga mat and a folded blanet, supportive props will be provided. For information, call 835-5801
Brooklyn Lutheran Church
101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship
Community of Life Lutheran Church
PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon
Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church
201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Community calendar Thursday, March 22
All Saints Lutheran Church
2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service
• Noon to 5 p.m., Craft day, (lunch from noon-1 p.m.), youth center, 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 • 1 p.m., Kid’s movie showing (with popcorn), library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., School board meeting, OHS Innovation Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
• 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Smart Driver Class, $25 ($15 for AARP members), senior center, 835-5801 • Noon to 5 p.m., Free tax preparation, Village Hall, 117 Spring St., 216-3613 • 3-7 p.m., Oregon Area Food Pantry distribution, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., Tuesday, March 27 obfp.org • No School • 7:30 p.m., OMS choir concert, OHS • 10 a.m. to noon, Rise and craft, PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300 library, 835-3656 Friday, March 23 • Noon to 5 p.m., Minute-to-win-it games, (lunch: noon to 1 p.m.), youth • 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, center, 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie matinee: “Battle of G• 10:45 a.m., Zoo to You animal the Sexes,” senior center, 835-5801 visit with lunch to follow, senior center, 835-5801 Wednesday, March 28 • 1 p.m., Coffee with a reporter, • No School Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., 845-9559 • 1-4 p.m., Escape room, (ages 10-18, registration required, lunch Saturday, March 24 from noon to 1 p.m.), youth center, • 8-11 a.m., Oregon/Brooklyn Lions 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 Club Breakfast with the Bunny, ($7, Thursday, March 29 $4 ages 4-10), Fire Station, 131 • No School Spring St., 835-9188 • 6 p.m., Sew What!? (phone wrist- • Noon to 5 p.m., Tournaments day, (lunch from noon-1 p.m.), youth let, registration required), library, center, 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 835-3656 • 2 p.m., Jessica Michna as Golda Monday, March 26 Meir, senior center, register at 835• No School 5801 • OHS boys golf and tennis begin • 3-7 p.m., Oregon Area Food Pan-
Community cable listings Village of Oregon Cable Access TV channels: WOW #983 & ORE #984 Phone: 291-0148 • Email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net Website: ocamedia.com • Facebook: ocamediawi New programs daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 22 ORE: School Board WOW: Village Board Meeting LIVE – 6:30pm Meeting (3/19/18) and Live-streamed ORE: OHS Drama @ ocamedia.com presents: The Taming of the Shrew (2/24/18) Tuesday, March 27 WOW: Chamber of Friday, March 23 Commerce Meeting: WOW: Chamber of Candidate Forum Commerce Meeting: (3/15/18) Candidate Forum ORE: OMS Choir (3/15/18) Concert (3/13/18) ORE: Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra @ Wednesday, March 28 PAC (3/7/18) WOW: Senior Center Music: St. Patrick’s Saturday, March 24 Day - Casey & Greg WOW: TV Bowling (3/16/18) Tournament (3/8/18) ORE: Wisconsin Youth ORE: OHS Band Symphony Orchestra @ Concert (3/19/18) PAC (3/7/18) Sunday, March 25 Thursday, March 29 WOW: Christ Memorial WOW: Chamber of Lutheran Church Service Commerce Meeting: ORE: OHS Orchestra Candidate Forum Concert (3/20/18) (3/15/18) ORE: School Board Monday, March 26 Meeting (3/26/18) WOW: Village Board Meeting (3/19/18)
try distribution, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., obfp.org • 5 p.m., last day to request absentee ballot by mail, 117 Spring St., 216-3613
Friday, March 30
• No School • Noon to 5 p.m., Nerf wars, (lunch from noon-1 p.m., bring your own Nerf gun), youth center, 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 • 1 p.m., Coffee with a reporter, Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., 845-9559 • 5 p.m., In-person absentee voting and registration ends, Village Hall, 117 Spring St., 216-3613
143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Pastor Jeffrey Hendrix SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays
First Presbyterian Church
408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC), Oregon, WI (608) 835-3082 - fpcoregonwi.org Pastor Kathleen Owens SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Adult Education
Memorial UCC
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, memorialucc.org Pastor Kristin Gorton SUNDAY 8:15 and 10 a.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA
Central Campus: Raymond Road and Whitney Way SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship (608) 271-6633
Hillcrest Bible Church
752 E. Netherwood, Oregon Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church
651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship
People’s United Methodist Church
103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke (608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship
St. John’s Lutheran Church
625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead Pastor) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship
Vineyard Community Church
Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon - Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard. com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli
At the Intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB Pastor Laura Crow (608) 255-1278 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Family Worship
Saturday, March 31
• 6-8 p.m., Bluegrass and Country jam, Ziggy’s BBQ Smokehouse & Ice Cream Parlor, 135 S. Main St., 291-0915
Tuesday, April 3
• 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Spring Election at Village Hall, wards 1, 5, 6, and 11, community room, 2, 3, 4 and 12, board room, 117 Spring St., 7-10, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy. • 1 p.m., Movie matinee: “Murder on the Orient Express,” senior center, 835-5801
Senior center Monday, March 26 Cheeseburger on Wheat Bun Calico Beans, Carrots Apple Juice, Pineapple Fluff NCS – Fresh Orange VO – Garden Burger Tuesday, March 27 Italian Sausage* with Peppers and Onions Stewed Tomatoes Seasoned Potatoes, Bread Orange, Chocolate Cake with Powdered Sugar NCS – SF Cookie Pkt. VO – Hummus Wrap Wednesday, March 28 Open-Faced Chicken and Gravy Sandwich Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce Strawberry Jell-o with Pears NCS – Pineapple VO – Veggie Meatb Thursday, March 29 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, March 30 Baked Lemon Butter Fish Roasted Red Potato California Blend Vegetable Rye Roll with Butter Tropical Fruit Mix Frosted Chocolate Cake NCS – Fresh Apple VO – Veggie Wrap SO - Tuna SaladLime *Contains Pork
Monday, March 26 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Get Fit, RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, March 27 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Veterans Group 9:30 Bingo, Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead, Shopping Pick-N-Save 1:00 Movie “Battle of the Sexes“ 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, March 28 Morning: Foot Care 10:45 Sing-Along 11:45 March Birthday Lunch and Cake with Piano Music 1:00 Euchre, Get Fit 3:30 Labels with Apache Open Office Writer/Calc Thursday, March 29 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Cribbage 2:00 Golda Meir Program 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, March 30 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 1:00 Get Fit
Support groups • Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Caregiver Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, third Monday of each month at 9 a.m. • Diabetes Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Veterans’ Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, every second Wednesday at 9 a.m. • Weight-Loss Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.
You Shall Not Pass This Way Again “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” – Stephen Grellet The French-born Quaker Stephen Grellet came to the United States in 1795 after escaping execution during the French Revolution, since he was a member of the King’s guard. Though he was raised Catholic, he was deeply moved by the writings of William Penn, George Fox and other Quakers, and in 1796 he joined the Society of Friends, the official name of the Quakers. The Society of Friends believe that every human being has experiential access to “the small light within” them, i.e., that God is within every human being.They also place emphasis on the “priesthood of all believers,” a doctrine found in the first epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:9). After joining the Society of Friends, Grellet devoted himself to missionary and charitable work and was granted meetings with many rulers and dignitaries. By all accounts he led an exemplary life, encouraging charitable work and reforms in education, prisons and hospitals. He spoke out against what he saw as the evils of his age, such as slavery, and was a man of faith who put his faith into constructive action. Reflect on how you might do more to serve your fellow man and then put your plan into action. – Christopher Simon
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Boys track & field
Oregon qualifies 19 to state Keast wins 400 dash Oregon Youth Wrestling qualified 19 members to state Saturday at the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation Stoughton regional and also earned six alternate spots. The 19 qualifiers is the most for any town in Wisconsin, and eight will make their debut at state. To qualify, wrestlers had to finish first or second at regionals. Third-place finishers are named alternates in case of injury. Lucas Brown (64 pounds), Danny Heiser (78), Trevor Barlow (88), Michael Schliem (115) and Owen Heiser (120) qualified for state for the fourth time in their careers. Sebastian Soumphonphakdy (100) and Seth Niday (130) qualified for state for
the third time, and Evan Fahey (63), Logan Vine (80), Taylor Kramer (125) and Kai Wineka (138) all qualified for state for a second time. Keaton Chard (51), Olivia Soumphonphakdy (55), Sophia Soumphonphakdy (60), Logan Steffen (66), Tomas Neumann (69), Brandon Liddle (85), Aleena Adili (105) and Cooper King (145) all made state for the first time. The alternates are Thomas Ruth (63), Ashlin Mihlbauer (66), Parker Riedl (75), Landon Schulz (110), Cammron Hall (120) and Jack Williams (150). The WWF kids state competition is Friday-Saturday at the Allia n t E n e rg y C e n t e r i n Madison.
at Tri-State Invite JEREMY JONES
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Michael Schliem defeated Stoughton’s Trenton Dow 4-0 in the 115-pound championship match Saturday Wisconsin Wrestling Federation regionals at Stoughton. Schliem qualified for kids state for the fourth time.
Girls track and field
Panthers win Tri-State Invitational JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Senior Alexis Jackson missed three months last year while recovering from a knee injury and battled injuries throughout the postseason. Last weekend, she served notice she is back to 100 percent for the first time in over a year. The UW-Madison recruit was a triple-event winner Friday and a record setter in two events as Oregon win the Tri-State Invitational with 110 points. Janesville Parker finished second with 94 and Antioch was third with 81. “Alexis has had that bottled up since last year,” coach Ned Lease said. “And it wasn’t just her, a lot of kids put in work in the offseason, and they were chomping at the bit.” Jackson and junior Scarlet Egwuonwu were both as fast as they’ve ever been so early in the season. Jackson won the long jump with a leap of 18 feet, 7 inches — a mark that broke her own OHS record of 18-0 from last season – and crushed the 2016 meet-record of 17-10 1.2 set by Mount Horeb’s Nadia Williams.
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What’s next Oregon has a couple of weeks off now until 4 p.m. April 3 when they travel to Belleville for a 4 p.m. invite against the Wildcats. Jackson also improved upon her 8.71 second preliminary time to win the 55-meter dash in a meet- and school-record 8.33. She closed out the meet by helping the Oregon 4x400 relay of senior Jenna Igl, sophomores Izzie Peterson and Liz Uhl to victory in 4:22.81. Egwuonwu won the 200-meter dash in 26.55 and dropped .37 to win the 55 dash in 7.29. Oregon’s 4x800 relay of seniors Bree Bastian and Taylor Schmidt and sophomores Zoe Frank and Ana Verhagen supplied the biggest 10 points. Lease said he and distance coach Doug Debroux were not even sure if they would be able to enter a relay. “We weren’t sure if it would work,” he said. “We went back and forth
about who we could put on that relay and the girls were able to put it together.” Oregon junior Lexi Karls, sophomores Olivia Marsden and Jenna Sharkus and Igl finished third on the 4x200 relay in 1:56. Uhl finished a second behind Janesville Parker junior Brooke in a runner-up 1:05.45, and junior Lauren Beauchaine finished third in the 3,200 with a time of 12:33.17. Oregon throwers Ellen McCorkle and Alyssa Milski also came up big. McCorkle finished second in the shot put with a throw of 35-9 1/4 and Milski took fourth in 35-4. Sophomore Sara Christian was fifth in the 1,600 with a time of 6:07.08 and Verhagen was sixth in the 800 (2:48.25). Marsden finished seventh in the 55 (8.04) as did Peterson in the 400 dash (1:08.87). Sharkus added a sixth-place finish in the 200 dash (29.59). Freshman Clara Hughes was eighth in 6:14.81. Sophomore Isabella Egwuonwu also added an eighth-place finish in the long jump (13-5) and Igl was eighth in the triple jump (29-3).
With senior Devin Keast, the 4x200 relay running faster than before and the addition of some new talent, coach Ned Lease said the Oregon boys track and field team has a lot to look forward to. Keast won the 400-meter dash Friday and helped the 4x200 relay finished third at the Tri-State Invitational at UW-Platteville. The Panthers finished fifth out of 13 teams. Davenport West scored 128 points to win the meet, while Freeport (84) and Janesville Parker (78) rounded out the top three. Cracking into the top five Friday was no easy task. “Waunakee looked strong as did the Janesville Parker boys and girls,” Lease said. “And Davenport West and Freeport always bring some good athletes.” Keast, coming off a state-qualifying wrestling season, won the 400 dash in 55.37 and later outsprinted the Janesville Parker 4x400 relay anchor to lead seniors John Auer and De’Andre Burrell and Carter Hendrickson to second place in 3:36.34. The meet wasn’t without a couple of rough patches for the Panthers as Hendrickson, who was leading the 400, fell with 10 meters left, and ended up 20th in 1:00.42. O r e g o n ’s s p r i n t e r s looked great in their first meet of the season, however, as senior Jahlil Turner, sophomore Matt Kissling, Auer and Burrell turned in a time of 1:38.36 for third place in the 4x200 relay. Davenport West won the event in 1:36.3.
Oregon travels to Belleville on April 3 for a 4 p.m. meet against the Wildcats.
Kissling finished fifth in the 200 dash with a time of 24.86 Turner added .10 to his preliminary time to finish fifth in the 55-meter dash in 6.95. Senior L.O. Johnson of Waunakee dropped .24 to win the event in 6.61. Auer added a fourthplace finish in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet and Kissling (36-8 3/4) and senior Treyton Waldner (35-11 1/2) took fifth and sixth in the triple jump. “We have a couple of athletes that we didn’t get a chance to see, so we’ll see where they fit in this season,” Lease said. “Our young talent and the veterans looked great.” Senior throwers Brett Wannebo and Sam Reynolds each finished in the top five of the shot put. Wannebo had a personal-best throw of 47 feet to take fourth place, while Reynolds was fifth with a throw of 43-10. Keast missed the finals of the 55 hurdles by .14 and finished ninth with a time of 8.78. Freshman Raul Ramos finished just out of the top 10 in 11th place with a time of 2:19.99 in the 800 run. Ramos (5:21.14) and junior Nick Borden (5:22.55) were 13th and 14th in the 1,600. Waldner also took 11th with a clearance of 5-4 in the high jump.
Boys basketball
Three Panthers earn All-Badger South honorable mentions ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
File photo by Anthony Iozzo
Senior De’Andre Burrell, pictured after getting a rebound in a D2 regional quarterfinal at Monroe, was named an honorable mention on the All-Badger South Conference team. He joined junior Ethan Victorson and freshman Erik Victorson.
Senior De’Andre Burrell, junior Ethan Victorson and freshman Erik Victorson earned Badger South All-Conference honorable mentions this winter for Oregon boys basketball. Burrell, a 6-foot forward, averaged 8.5 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist per game and collected 188 total points. Burrell was “special,” coach Jon Nedelcoff said, because he didn’t start playing organized basketball until 18 months ago. “I have seen few people come as far as (Burrell) did, especially with taking a raw ability and channeling it to the game,” Nedelcoff said. “He was able to work hard individually and within a team frame. He was somebody that the rest of the kids on the team really admired, because he loved the game and really wanted to be a part of a team.” Ethan Victorson, a 6-0 guard, averaged 14.5 points, 2 rebounds and an assist per game. He led the Panthers with 302
points. Nedelcoff said it was tougher for him to get going at the start of the season because more teams had game plans to limit him. “He had to weather that for a while because people started denying him the ball,” Nedelcoff said. “He figured out he had to do other things to free himself up.” Erik Victorson, a 5-9 guard, averaged 9 points, 2 rebounds and two assists per game. He finished with 205 points. Nedelcoff said not many freshmen can say they made varsity, let alone make an all-conference team. He said Erik Victorson didn’t hit too many walls as he went through the season and that he progressed well on both sides of the ball. Next year will bring new challenges as more teams will account for him on the court. “He knows he’ll have to take the next step next year,” Nedelcoff said. “Teams will have more scouting reports geared toward him because they know him better.”
All-Badger South First-team: Jake Schroeckenthaler, sr. (Monona Grove, Player of the Year), Brady Schipper, sr. (Stoughton), Tommy McClain, sr. (Stoughton), Caden Nelson, jr. (Monona Grove), Kade King, sr. (Monroe) Second-team: Jessi Kutz, sr. (Fort Atkinson), Brayden Zettle, sr. (Monroe), Sam Hepp, jr. (Monona Grove), Michael Merrigioli, jr. (Edgewood), Max Fernholz, sr. (Stoughton) Honorable mentions: Trevor Tietz, sr., Ben Smith, sr., and Alec Lauersdorf, jr. (Watertown), De’Andre Burrell, sr., Ethan Victorson, jr., and Erik Victorson, fr. (Oregon), Jimmy Thome, sr., and Max Nelson, sr. (Monona Grove), Mandela Deang, sr. (Edgewood), Connor O’Brien, sr., (Fort Atkinson)
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Brooklyn Village Board candidate questionnaires Village of Brooklyn votThe Oregon Observer ers will have five choices to sent a questionnaire to four fill three open seats on the of the candidates; Kyle Village Board. Smith, a former Village
Board trustee, did not return a voicemail requesting his email address to send the questionnaire to.
Candidates Pat Hawkey, a Candidates were asked to skip one of the questions. former Village president, limit answers to 100 words and Lyle Hawkey did not on two questions and 50 on return the questionnaires. the others, and allowed to
Susan McCallum Age: 62 Family: Married, two adult children, four grandchildren Originally from: Mosinee Lived in Brooklyn McCallum since: 1989 Education: Associate degree, electronics Occupation: Administration/ Operations Employer/job title: Operations clerk, City of Madison-Streets Political experience: Mostly on the Brooklyn Village board since 1996. 2 years as President Other notable affiliations: Founding member and first president of the Brooklyn Area Chamber-current treasurer, founding member and president Brooklyn Area Historical Society, Green County Development Corp- past representative from village, current representative from village on Fire/EMS Commission, Committee lead , Brooklyn Centennial Why are you running for
Village Board? Experiencing growth since the 2008 recession, the business park build out and residential areas to be developed; will need oversight, consistency and application of zoning and building ordinances. We have a relatively new clerk, deputy clerk and police chief and our public works director will retire in 2018. I want to continue as an experienced trustee. I feel financing of services to be critical and will work to represent the priorities of our residents and developed plans. I will continue working collaboratively with members of our EMS/Fire Commission to provide the level of service our residents expect and support. What are the most important issues facing the village in the next three years? Retirement of our police chief in 2017 and our public works director in 2018 will/has created uncertainty in services to our residents. We promoted an officer of the police department to police chief and will need
Scott Rosenow to support him as he leads the department. We have the opportunity to provide advancement in the public works department while bringing in qualified staff to learn the critical duties of our water and sewer operations. In addition, state laws are changing and we need to keep up with how they affect the village, including shared revenues and more. Should the village provide 24-hour coverage for policing services? This type of service would be supported by the residents; we are adding hours in 2018 and would be able to expand hours as the tax base financially allows. What do you see as the longterm future for the Brooklyn Fire and EMS District? We currently have a viable district with dedicated volunteers and overwhelming support of our residents. We can continue this with collaborative municipal and associations input and planning.
Age: 30 Family: Married, expecting first child Orig- Rosenow inally from: Neenah Lived in Brooklyn since: 2015 Education: Juris doctor (J.D.) from the U n ive r s i t y o f Wi s consin Law School ( 2 0 1 3 ) ; b a c h e l o r ’s degree from the University of Wisconsin– Madison (2010) Occupation: Attorney Employer: State of Wisconsin Po l i t i c a l e x p e r i ence: None listed Other notable affiliations: None listed Why are you runn i n g fo r Vi l l a g e Board? I’m passionate about
public service and my community. I want to help keep Brooklyn a great place to live. What are the most important issues facing the village in the next three years? I hope that our village keeps growing, and I want to help make sure it does so in a responsible way that benefits our community. Our property taxes and municipal water are too expensive. We need to look for cost-saving measures and increase our village’s tax base. Should the village provide 24-hour cove r a g e fo r p o l i c i n g services? I am open to this idea. I would need to know more details about it, including how necessary it is (we already have 24-hour coverage from the Dane County and
Green County sheriff departments), how much it would cost, and what our village residents think about it. What do you see as the long-term future for the Brooklyn Fire and EMS District? The district will b e c o m e eve n m o r e necessary as our village continues to grow. Our village must remain in this district and encourage our neighboring communities to do the same. What is the best way the village can attract economic development? Having a business-friendly climate is key, and it requires having a village board that makes economic development a high priority.
Zombie Valentine’s Day at the youth center The Oregon Area Youth Center held a Zombie Valentine’s Day party that featured traditional celebrations like card-making along with alternative options like escape rooms and a Nerf shooting-gallery taking aim at a target of a zombie.
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Justin Forman, 10, and Lindsey Kramer, 11, shoot pool at the Oregon Area Youth Center during the Zombie Valentine’s Day party on Feb. 14.
Abby Rabuck, 13, tries to get her valentine to set during the Zombie Valentine’s day party on Feb. 14.
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Victor Ruotti flies through the air while kiteboarder. Ruotti is a pilot and says his hobby is a lot like flying an airplane.
Kiteboarding: ‘A fascinating way to occupy your mind,’ Paraguay native says of the sport Continued from page 1
Into the wind There’s a tight-knit fraternity of maybe 30 kite-riders in town, Ruotti explained, a n d eve r y o n e t e n d s t o meet up “when (the wind is) blowing.” So if there’s more than a 15 mph wind, open water to be found and it’s close enough to “100,” they’ll gather at spots like
Governor Nelson State Park and Olbrich Park in Madison – or anywhere with enough room to launch, with their 25-meter lines. Fish Camp, where he launched earlier this month, is good this time of year, Ruotti said, because it’s usually one of the first to have open water in the spring and because it’s shallow, which has the added benefit that “if anything
happens, you can just stand up.” When it’s cold enough to be dangerous, Ruotti makes sure to have someone else there watching from the shore. Even in a 7 mm (¼ inch)-thick wetsuit, his hands and feet tend to get cold. And he says he’s not crazy like some people who go out when it’s even colder, in places like Duluth, Minn.
Once out on the water, Ruotti likes the “feeling that you’re being lifted and pushed by this kite that you also control at the same time.” He says that the real draw is the mix of mental and physical energy the sport requires, “especially when it’s really windy out.” “It’s a fascinating way to occupy your mind,” Ruotti said. Ruotti has two children
– Nico, 8, and Elie, 6 – and though he’s excited to introduce them to the sport, he hasn’t yet because he first wants to make sure they have the judgment do it responsibly. A pilot, Ruotti said kiteboarding is “very similar” to flying an airplane. “They say that pilots have to coordinate 80 things at the same time when they’re landing. You have to focus,
but you have to pay attention to many things at once,” he explained. “Eventually you don’t have to look at the kite anymore – feeling takes over.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
Aerobics: Some take it seriously, others splash and gab or hang out on deck Continued from page 1 a Friday or when weather is particularly nice. “Any time we get above 50, it’s a big hoo-rah,” Hanna Patchin said. About 10 minutes before class, participants ambled into the changing rooms – “Am I supposed to use the women’s locker room today?” Herb Hanson asked jokingly – and then out into the pool, where upbeat sock-hop music came through the speakers. Bossingham waited with her headset, ready to guide the class through warm-ups. She learned how to teach the class as a student at UW-La Crosse, and she expertly led the group through different exercises every few minutes,
demonstrating each from her position on the deck. Not everybody felt compelled to keep up with the strenuous pace. One corner of the pool has sunlight streaming in through big windows, and the ladies drawn to this part seemed more intent on keeping their conversation going than keeping up with the next exercise. Some pockets of people just floated in a circle, chatting and laughing while pushing foam barbells under the water. Others took it more seriously, heading off into the deep end to add the challenge of keeping themselves afloat. Jeanne Robiadeck, one of the longest-tenured members of the group, no longer goes in the water. Instead, she does the exercises on
the pool deck, striding around and sometimes sitting on a bench, working the foam barbells up and down. After 40 or so minutes, some participants had migrated to the hot tub, or into the locker rooms to get changed and go about their afternoons. On the couches outside, Sam DiMaggio –“spelled like the ballplayer” – explained that he and his wife, Bev, have been coming here for 16 or 17 years and “they never raised the price on us.” “You get older every year,” DiMaggio said. “It’s good exercise for the body, and you feel good after.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
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Sandy Stenner chuckles during the water exercise class at the pool on March 16.
Obituaries Dean M. Blatterman
He was born on March 28, 1968, in Madison, the son of Don and Rhoda (Foley) Blatterman. He married Anna Johnson on April 4, 1998, in Madison. Dean worked as a home remodeler for Waunakee Remodeling since 2004. He also owned and operated Blatterman Roofing for more than 10 years. Dean loved spending time with his family and friends, and time at his Dean Blatterman cabin in Lake Tomahawk. Dean M. Blatterman, age He loved to deer hunt, gar49, of Oregon, passed away den and was a Minnesota on Wednesday, March 14, Vikings and Dale Earnhardt 2018. fan. Dean loved any dog he
See something wrong? met and would do anything for anyone at any time. Dean is survived by his wife, Anna; son, Ryan (Meghan) Blatterman; daughters, Jenna (Nick) Dunwald, Melanie Blatterman and Alesha Blatterman; granddaughter, Payton Blatterman; his parents, Don and Rhoda; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glenn and Lois Blatterman; and grandmother, Mildred Welke. Funeral services will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation
Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2018, with Jerry Dean presiding. Burial will be held at Town of Dunn Burying Ground. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be designated in Dean’s honor at a later date. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.
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Employment Opportunity WATER AND SEWER UTILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER THE VILLAGE OF OREGON is accepting applications for the full-time position of Water and Sewer Utility Maintenance Worker. Responsibilities will include the ability to assist in the operation, regulation, and maintenance of the water utility and sewer utility system. Hourly wage range: $19.00 to $21.00 per hour based on experience, plus an excellent benefit package. Experience or training in water system maintenance and sewer system maintenance is preferred. Applicants must have the ability to pass an in-depth background check by the Village of Oregon Police Department. The Village application and draft job description is available on the Village website: www.vil.oregon.wi.us, and at the Village Clerk’s Office, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575. For full consideration, applicants must return a completed Village application, cover letter, and resumé to Jeff Rau to the above address or by email jrau@vil.oregon.wi.us by 4:30 p.m. on April 6, 2018. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Contact Bryan Elliott-Broker with All Star Properties, LLC 608-663-1445 or 608-358-4986. Bryan@allstargroup.net
FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB. Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$60/month 10x15=$70/month 10x20=$80/month 10x25=$90/month 12x30=$115/month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244
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OREGON 2-Bedroom in quiet, well-kept building. Convenient location. Includes all appliances, A/C, blinds, private parking, laundry, storage. $200 security deposit. Cats OK $715/month. 608-219-6677
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GREENWOOD APARTMENTS Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at: 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575
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RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92 , Brooklyn, WI, 608-455-2411
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2 BEDROOM upper, 2 unit building. Parking for 1 car in back lot. No Pets. Stoughton. Rent $725 Available April 15th. 608-332-6013
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STOUGHTON. 615 Kensington Square. 3/23-24.9-4. Estate sale. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, hospital bed, dish&glassware.
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OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golfcourse Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628
DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 1:00 PM TAH LIVESTOCK WINSLOW, IL EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO FAR: ONE COMPLETE HOLSTEIN HERD DISPERSAL FROM BROWNTOWN, WI STANCHION MILKED, IN THEIR EVERYDAY CLOTHES. 40 COWS- 1/2 RECENTLY FRESH, 1/2 MILKING AND BRED BACK. SCC 180-280. WILL BE HERE THURSDAY OR FRIDAY AM. 18FRESH 2 YR. OLD HEIFERS, THESE ARE HERE AND FRESH 20 TO 45 DAYS. LOW SCC, MILKING VERY WELL AND PRETTY, PRETTY UDDERED. REPUTATION KIND. ONE GOOSENECK LOAD OF PARLOR FREESTALL COWS WITH RECORDS. 9 HOLSTEIN HEIFERS, BRED 7-8 MONTHS. HOME RAISED. 5 CLOSE UP HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. 8 READY TO BREED HOLSTEIN HEIFERS. 5-700# HOLSTEIN HEIFERS AND 3 SHORTBRED HEIFERS. 3-500# HOLSTEIN HEIFERS CHECK OUR WEBSITE.TAHLIVESTOCK.COM FOR MORE INCOMING CONSIGNMENTS BEFORE SALE. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY! THERE WILL BE CATTLE FOR EVERYONE'S POCKETBOOK. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR 29TH YEAR IN BUSINESS! CALL TERRY AT 815 291-5604 CELL OR 815367-5581 BARN FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR SALES.
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OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316
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COLUMBUS ANTIQUE MALL & CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MUSEUM "Wisconsin's Largest Antique Mall"! Customer Appreciation Week 20% DISCOUNT April 2-8 Enter daily 8am-4pm 78,000 SF 200 Dealers in 400 Booths Third floor furniture, locked cases Location: 239 Whitney St Columbus, WI 53925 920-623-1992 www.columbusantiquemall.com
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Walkout: About 260 students left class last week Continued from page 1 next?” she asked. McReavy wanted to see more training about active shooters for students because she felt the current protocol – close the door, turn off lights and hide – made her feel unsafe. She also supports background checks of gun purchase and improved school safety laws. “I hope the walkout will finally get people to do something,” she said. The walkout also provided communication resources. The flyers Camacho
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About 60 Oregon High School students walked out of class March 14 and gathered in remembrance of victims of last month’s Florida school shooting.
sent out also included state senators’ contacts for students to express their concerns. According to an email from the Oregon School District, approximately 200 Oregon Middle School students and 60 Rome Corners Intermediate students walked out of class. District superintendent Brian Busler “appreciated” the support for school safety and encouraged parents to talk with their children about the school day in the email. Contact Helu Wang at helu.wang@wcinet.com.
Photos by Alexander Cramer
A fearsome blanket lies untied and mid-construction in the PVE little theater on March 16. Cindi Hedstrom’s third-grade class decided to help their community by making and selling blankets for charity.
Camden Dragone, left, works on his blanket with high-school volunteer Brett Wanebo at PVE on March 16.
Blankets: PVE students get help from No One Stands Alone, donate to Make-A–Wish constructed them last Friday, March 16, along with help from NOSA founders and some of their high school friends. Materials and students alike were strewn about the little theater at PVE last Friday, as kids cut and tied their
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blankets together, periodically venturing over to check their neighbors’ progress or rolling around on the ground when the tedious work became a bit too much. The event was punctuated with excitement when someone would finish a blanket and rush over to proudly show their teacher and the rest of their
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classmates. The blankets went on sale this past week at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., and remain so through Friday, March 23, 6:30-7:30 a.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@wcinet.com.
1 IN 5 CHILDREN IN DANE COUNTY STRUGGLES WITH HUNGER. Hunger follows no race, gender or income level. It won’t spare your friends, neighbors or family. But there’s something you can do to help. Join State Bank of Cross Plains in celebrating National Community Banking Month by combating the hunger in your community. It’s simple: • Bring a “Needed Item” or monetary donation to your local office from April 2-20 and enter for your shot at a $50 grocery gift certificate* • Eight winners also get to race the clock, filling a grocery cart for a local food pantry To download a list of your community’s needed items, go to crossplainsbank.com/giveback today.
* No Purchase Necessary to Participate. Donate a non-perishable item or make a monetary donation to a pre-determined food bank at each of the State Bank’s offices between 4/2/18 and 4/20/18 to be entered into a drawing to participate in the Supermarket Sweep and receive a $50 gift card towards a pre-determined local grocery store. If you do not wish to make a donation, you may enter the drawing by coming into any State Bank of Cross Plains locations and completing an entry form. Donating either a non-perishable item or money will not increase the odds of winning. Winner will be randomly drawn on 4/23/18. Open to legal Wisconsin residents, age 18 years and older. Void where prohibited. See official rules at info.crossplainsbank.com/giveback for complete details or get a copy at any office location. ©2018 State Bank of Cross Plains. All rights reserved.
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Emily Lopez and Marangely Graves chat and work on their blankets at the PVE little theater on March 16.