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Perry fixes will wait for traffic study Board discusses a variety of shortterm, long-term options to improve safety EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

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Asher Tilley, 3, shows off his freshly painted face during Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 19 at Prairie View Elementary School.

An autumn celebration Three hundred pumpkins from a local farm were decorated during the 5th annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Prairie View Elementary School. During the event more than 340 participants enjoyed

decorating pumpkins, coloring, a bouncy house, balloon animals, face paint and even a projection of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger game. Hay bales were scattered throughout the school to create a fall theme. And a free photo booth rounded out the fun for families. Pure Integrity Homes organizes the event each year and Anna Petrie, team manager at

PIH, said it allows employees to be connected to Oregon. “This is a way for us to be present in the community,” she said. The 50/50 raffle brought in $250 for the PIH scholarship given to a senior each year. To view or buy the photos in the slideshow, visit smugmug.com Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@wcinet.com.

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Passing the torch after 3 decades Long-time district leader Busler retiring at end of school year SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

The end of this school year will be very different one for Brian Busler. After more than three decades working with

educators and students, first as a business manager and since 2006, the Oregon School District superBusler intendent, B u s l e r, 5 8 , a n n o u n c e d Tuesday he plans to retire at the end of the year school year, on June 30. School board members are expected to make an

announcement on the superintendent transition plan at their Monday, Oct. 28 meeting. In a letter to school board members last week, Busler wrote “it has been the highest honor to be a part of the Oregon School District community and serve as your superintendent for the past 14 years.” Busler leaves with a new elementary school under construction in Fitchburg after a successful 2018

referendum and with voters already aware of plans for a middle school to be built just north of the Village of Oregon in the next few years. Busler said he’s “committed to ensuring a seamless transition” to the school’s next superintendent and has been working with school board members on succession and transition plans. “Our district’s future is

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With mounting concerns about pedestrian safety on Perry Parkway, the Village of Oregon is looking into short and long-term solutions. Those will be based both on data findings and feedback from the public, trustees said during a lengthy discussion Monday night at the Village Board meeting. Possible immediate fixes include increased police presence and enforcement at the intersection of Janesville Street, crossing guards wearing more r e f l e c t ive g a r b , m o r e crossing guards in general, additional flashing beacons, fresh paint on crosswalks where they aren’t yet striped, LED-lit stop signs and increased educational efforts. The most feasible longterm solution might be installing stoplights at the

intersection, the board determined. Discussion of a roundabout came up briefly, but members of the public and the board concurred that would be too ambitious and tedious. The first step, trustees agreed, is conducting a traffic and warrant analysis. That could take several months, public works director Jeff Rau told the Observer in an email Tuesday, Oct. 22. “I must always remind people that these things take time and it is important to evaluate options and make sure correct decisions are made,” Rau wrote. “One board member mentioned last evening that sometimes ‘improvements’ can actually have an adverse effect and we don’t want to create more problems with quick fixes.” He said the village first will contact engineering firms to seek proposals for the study of the Perry Parkway intersection, which will then be brought before the Oregon Village Board for approval. “Once released, the engineer will need to collect field data including

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Commercial connections JUSTIN LOEWEN Observer correspondent

Every corner of Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese was occupied on Tuesday, Oct. 15, with the return of the Fall Business Expo. As a setting sun shone through

the coffee shop’s west windows, baristas continued to serve a steady stream of customers amidst the frenzied commotion of local entrepreneurs, sales representatives and curious residents. The Fall Expo was hosted by the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.

From left, Lauren and Karen Honaker visit with Verizon Wireless sales consultant Katharine Solberg during the Fall Business Expo.

From left, representing Stoughton Hospital, Oregon Urgent Care coordinator Kim Trinkle hands a gift to Henry Horstmann during the Fall Business Expo. From left, Chris Meicher introduces herself to Billie Farrar of BE Adventurous Travel during the Fall Business Expo.

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Boundary plan taking shape Initial proposal would assign school, create exemption process, busing zones SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

With an influx of new students expected in the northern part of the district and a new school set to open in September, Oregon School District officials are refining plans for new K-6 school attendance boundaries. Last week, district officials presented a working proposal to school board members, with three basic parameters: students would go to the school closest to their home, with an exemption process available to families and simplified busing zones for each attendance area. The school board will discuss the proposal further at its Oct. 28 meeting, and the district is setting up three informational meetings for parents in December to get feedback on the plan.

Parent meetings set for December Oregon School DIstrict superintendent Brian Busler said the district is scheduling three parent meetings to talk about boundaries. To be held at Rome Corners Intermediate School (1111S. Perry Pkwy.), they are set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7; 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12. Since spring, a committee comprising staff, administrators and parents and chaired by OSD deputy superintendent Leslie Bergstrom has worked with consultant Mark Roffers on the best method of setting new boundaries for when the new K-6 elementary school in Fitchburg opens Sept. 2, 2020.

“The overarching component to the boundary task force is students attend the school close to where they live.” Brian Busler, superintendent Criteria included transportation safety/efficiency, students attend schools close to where they live,” and “planning lead(ing) to logical subsequent transitions.” District superintendent Brian Busler said “the plan at this point” is that no student would have to switch schools if they didn’t want. “The overarching component to the boundary task force is students attend the school close to where they live,” he told the Observer on Monday. “And there is an exception policy if you’d like to stay Prairie View or Netherwood

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Neal Patten has joined the staff of Unified Newspaper Group. He will be the new community reporter for Verona and Fitchburg. Patten moves to the Madison area from Dubuque, Iowa, where he had been the director of marketing and public relations at Shalom Spirituality Center. Shalom, owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque, is a former Catholic convent that has been turned into an interfaith retreat center. Patten helped to promote the center’s spiritual programming such as yoga, tai chi,

prayer and mindfulness. A Southwest Wisconsin native, Patten attended the E.W. Scripps School Of Journalism at Ohio University. For two years he studied Patten advertising before having a change of heart at the end of his sophomore year, which led him to pursue magazine journalism instead. During college, he and a friend co-founded Brick Beats Magazine, which covered local music and area concerts. He was editor-in-chief for three issues, before stepping-down to become the Lifestyles and People section editor at College Green Magazine, a student-run environmental

journalism blog. Patten has past history with Woodward Communications. In high school, he wrote weekly movie reviews for three years for the now-defunct Weekender, a feature-based community paper in Platteville. In 2009, Patten was the recipient of the Telegraph Herald Scholastic Journalist Award, granted annually to two students active in the editorial aspect of newspapers. Patten was the first Wisconsinite to win the award in its then 16-year history. He fulfilled his senior year of high school job shadow requirement by spending a day at the TH in 2008. Patten also spent a year in AmeriCorps, stationed i n D e c o r a h , I owa . H i s term had him serving as a member of Green Iowa,

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Renee Hickman has joined the staff of Unified Newspaper Group. Hickman, who was born in Missouri but raised in Rome, Georgia, has a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and an undergraduate degree from the University of St. Andrew’s in Scotland. Most recently, Hickman lived in Ukraine covering politics and culture while completing a Fulbright scholarship, and she has covered politics and agriculture policy at NBC News and Bloomberg, respectively. She also covered state government for the Columbia Missourian and local

news at KBIA, the NPR sta- coverage of the communi- Renee Hickman can be contion in Missouri. tacted at renee.hickman@ ties of Stoughton, Verona, Before starting in the jour- Fitchburg and Oregon. wcinet.com. nalism industry, Hickman previously worked as a fundraiser for nonprofits. Hickman is taking on Hickman Serving the Community Since 1961 beats held 167 N. Main St., Oregon by two reporters. She will be covering the City of HOURS: Stoughton, taking over for Monday, Tuesday and Friday Amber Levenhagen, who 8 am-12 noon; 1:30 pm-6 pm died in August, and the City of Verona, taking over Wednesday for editor Jim Ferolie, who 8 am-12 noon; 1:30 pm-5 pm; 7-9 pm has covered the beat for 13 years and will be taking on Saturday 8 am-11 am more administrative responsibilities. Dr. John E. Breitbach S h e w i l l b e wo r k i n g alongside fellow local government and education reporters Kimberly Wethal, Emilie Heidemann and www.breitbachchiropractic.com Scott De Laruelle, with

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Single-payer healthcare works better, costs less There is a growing chorus of Republicans, joined by some Democrats, who have expressed alarm at proposals to transition the U.S. from employer-paid health insurance to “Medicare for All.” Single-payer healthcare systems in Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Taiwan and virtually all the world’s developed nations, have been adopted because they provide quality care at a lower cost. Central to critics’ concerns is the cost of Medicare for All. Ironically our for-profit insurance system costs trillions of dollars more over 10 years than a Medicare-for-All plan. Opponents of Medicare-for-All have suggested it’s overly optimistic in calculating potential savings, but countries that have adopted single-payer systems have significantly lower costs and better outcomes. Private health insurance is based on a business model that generates profits for stockholders and millions for CEOs by limiting or denying coverage. If you lose your job or your employer changes providers, you can lose

coverage while the rising cost of private health insurance has meant less money to increase stagnant wages. The cost of administration for private health insurance ranges from 12 to 18 percent. Medicare is under 2%. These are costs that don’t pay for doctors, hospitals, medicine or tests if you get sick. Let’s face it, premiums for private health insurance are a tax. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is right to focus on the cost of healthcare and universal single-payer healthcare is the only proven way to reduce costs. Why would anyone want to continue to pay twice as much for healthcare as the rest of the developed world for a system that doesn’t cover everyone, limits the choice of doctors and produces poorer healthcare outcomes? We should be asking how are we going to pay for the private for-profit healthcare insurance system we have, which is projected to cost trillions of dollars more than Medicare for All? Charles Uphoff City of Fitchburg

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In anger, we must practice civility, kindness, compassion

ust the other day, I began a long internal consideration about three words: civility, kindness and compassion. It all started when a young female driver gave me a double finger with such anger in her face and hands that what might presume such ugliness in a rather attractive young woman. The encounter got me thinking about what a rude gesture the finger really has become. The fact is, we live in angry times. We all know why this has happened, and this is not a political disMaitzen cussion, but we need to be aware of our own behavior toward others. If we can’t do the big things, we can do the little things and try to control our anger. The uncivil incident that got me thinking about all this started ironically enough started from kind and compassionate acts by both of us. I had been driving north on Main Street in town and slammed on the brakes because there was a turkey walking across the road with its family. It surprised me, and I was happy I hadn’t hit it, because it was ahead of the crowd and its color blended in with the road. These turkeys have been wandering the town and have spent the summer often times on my property providing me joy watching them grow up, taking sand baths in my flower gardens and eating lots and lots of bugs. I like these big birds. The other driver was stopped in the other lane, headed the

opposite way, for the same reason. As the almost-hit turkey reversed course, I decided to continue driving. And that’s when this gesture of hatred/anger at me was given – the double bird! I began to drive ahead a little flustered, but because I am practicing genuineness, I backed up, unrolled my window and asked this young woman why she gave me the fingers. She responded by saying that I almost hit the turkey. “But I didn’t,” I said. “But you were going to,” she said. “But I didn’t,” I said. She claimed I didn’t stop, I said I slammed on the brakes. We argued about this, and I asked if she wanted to see that all my stuff had slid from my front seat to the floor and tried to tell her I was mortified that I almost did hit the turkey, but she angrily drove off. Meanwhile, the turkeys were back on the grass and I was very rattled. I really liked these turkeys. In another time, the discussion between the driver and myself might have been very different. “That was a close call!” “Aren’t they funny just sauntering around?” “Well, have a good day.” But our culture in American has changed. The loss of our civility, kindness and compassion – not only to other creatures, but to one another – is so disheartening. And if you think about the meaning of the middle finger, it’s not only rude, it indicates sexual assault. You can’t get much nastier than that. In so many ways, we are improving our culture in Oregon by having programs and facilities in our town that show

compassion – the food pantry, the youth center, a new library, the senior center. And we have so many community activities that bring us together. But how we comport with each other is just as important. We should think about what we are really teaching the younger generations. Here is a list I try to follow: Engage the cashier at Bill’s by saying thank you and have a good day. Let the other car in. Use my directional. Slow down a little in my car. Talk to my neighbor. Respect different viewpoints. Be an example of kindness. Be a good listener. Stop being defensive. Say please and thank you. Say have a good day or something similar. Ask if I can help. There are so many little things we can do to not let our culture drive our own behavior. My encounter with the young lady on Main Street really ended up being good because it allowed me to reassess my own behavior. Perhaps I shouldn’t have backed up to talk with her, but I hope she spent some time reassessing her behavior, too. Too often, we do not understand how our everyday encounters effect those around us and how we can make or break someone’s day. We do not know the other person’s circumstances. So we can and should try to practice a little more civility, kindness and compassion in these very difficult days that confuse us and make us wonder who we really are and who we want to be. Gwen Maitzen is a Town of Oregon resident.

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Jury orders Oregon man to pay $450K Ruling: Sandy Hook denier Fetzer’s comments contributed to victim’s father’s PTSD James Fetzer, an Oregon resident who wrote a book claiming the Sandy Hook shootings never happened, must pay the

father of a boy killed in the attack $450,000 for falsely claiming he circulated fabricated copies of his son’s death certificate. The Wisconsin State Journal reported Fetzer, who in 2015 co-authored “Nobody Died at Sandy Hook,” was in Dane County Circuit Court Tuesday, Oct. 15, where a jury awarded Leonard Pozner $450,000 in damages after his attorneys argued Fetzer’s

writing contributed to Pozner’s post-traumatic stress disorder. Pozner’s son, Noah, 6, was the youngest victim of the Dec. 14, 2012, school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. In videotaped testimony aired Oct. 14 and 15, forensic psychiatrist Roy Lubit said Pozner was recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder suffered as a result of Noah’s murder.

Fetzer called the damages amount “absurd” and said he would appeal. In June, Dane County Circuit Judge Frank Remington’s ruled Fetzer defamed Pozner with four false statements about Noah Pozner’s death certificate that appeared in the book and Fetzer’s blog. “He has the right to express his ignorance,” Pozner said in court.

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Costumed kids will once again hit the streets of Oregon in pursuit of a sugary bounty this Halloween. Official trick-or-treating hours in the village are set for 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. The annual tradition will conclude a week of ghastly events that include a new equestrian-themed celebration and the return of Triple Treat. Coinciding with a day of no school for Oregon students, the free Happy Horses Halloween fall event will kick off at Three Gaits Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, 3741 Hwy. 138, on Friday, Oct. 25. The farm will feature hayrides, a bouncy house and pumpkin decorating from 2:307:30 p.m., along with a herd of horses dressed for the occasion. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes and may take photos with an animal of their choice. There will also be food and beverages for purchase, a bake sale and a raffle for a 55-inch smart TV. Raffle tickets will be $5 or guests can purchase six for $25. For information on the Happy Horses Halloween fall event, call 877-9086. A few days later, the annual Triple Treat will take over Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., on Sunday, Oct. 27. Sponsored by Hillcrest Bible Church, the free event will feature games and door prizes from 4-6 p.m., along with a triple treat of “food, family and fun.” The occasion will also

Calendar of events Friday, Oct. 25

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be another opportunity for those in the Halloween spirit to bust out their favorite costumes. For information on Triple Treat, call 835-7972.

Unconventional cuisine Discussion on artificial food comes to the library Oct. 29 JUSTIN LOEWEN Observer correspondent

A panel of University of Wisconsin-Madison food law and regulation experts are set to take their discourse on artificial meat and milk to Oregon on Tuesday, Oct. 29. A discussion titled “Current Debates About Milk and Meat” is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St. It is second discussion in UW-Madison’s “What is Food and Who Decides?” series, which began with “Insects as Food” at the Meadowridge branch of the Madison Public Library on

Oct. 22. N o a h We e t h F e i n stein, director of the Holtz Center for Science and Technology Studies, will moderate a panel of four UW-Madison faculty members, including Department of Food Science chair Scott Rankin, Animal Sciences associate professor Jeff Sindelar, Law School professor Steph Tai and Department of Food Science lecturer Monica Theis. They will debate whether plant-based milk and lab-grown meat should be considered real milk and meat, respectively. There will be opportunities for questions from the audience. For information, call adult services and outreach librarian Kara Ripley at 835-6268 or email kripley@oregonlibrary. org.

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Alan & Donna Matts of Oregon, WI will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on October 25th. Parents of Michelle Matts & Nicole (James) Jackson and grandparents of Sami, Sydney, Hunter & Tristan. Thank you, Mom & Dad, for your continued example of love and devotion. We love you both so much!

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On Sunday, Oct. 27, the Oregon Area Historical Society will invite people to the Firefly for an afternoon talk about one of the area’s most enduring murder mysteries. Dorothy Marcic, author of “With One Shot: Family Murder and a Search for Justice,” will talk about her obsessive two-year investigation into the 1970 murder of her uncle LaVerne Stordock at the hands of his then-wife Suzanne. She confessed to the crime but served just 11 months in a mental hospital,

released in April 2018. “My book challenges (the official) narrative by looking at the forensics and What: Author Dorothy Marcic book discussion (interviewing) over 60 peoWhen: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 ple connected to the crime in some way,” she wrote in Where: Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese Shop, an email to the Observer 114 N. Main St. last year. Info: Email firefly@fireflycoffeehouse.com or call 835-623 Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruellater inheriting her husband’s Marcic, an adjunct prole@wcinet.com. house, assets and life insur- fessor at Columbia Uniance policy. versity in New York City, EMERALD INVESTMENTS “We always felt there will talk about her book MINI STORAGE was some miscarriage of a n d a n s w e r q u e s t i o n s 5'x10' $38 Month justice in our family but about her investigation 10'x10' $60 Month we weren’t sure,” Marcic into what really happened. 10'x15' $65 Month told the Observer last year. The free event is spon10'x20' $80 Month “When someone is brutally sored by OAHS, which 10'x25' $90 Month murdered like that, people previously sponsored an At Cleary Building Corp. want answers, they want to event with Marcic at the 190 S. Paoli St., Verona WI firefly when the book was understand.” (608) 845-9700

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help remove invasive brush between remnant and planted prairie. At 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, there is a field trip to Folklore Village in Dodgeville. Volunteers can help prepare fire breaks for prescribed fire. For information, visit friendsofbrooklyn.org.

Start your holiday shopping at the Oregon Firefighter/EMT craft fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr. Craft fair features 80 vendors with a variety of crafts. Proceeds benefit the Oregon fire district. CPR/AED class For information, call 215-1924 or A CPR/AED class and First Aid ofdcraftfair@yahoo.com. class is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Brooklyn Fire/EMS station, 401 Drug take back OregonCARES and the Oregon W. Main St. The CPR/AED class is offered from Police Department plan to hold a Drug Take Back 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat- 9 a.m. to noon. The First Aid class is offered 12:30urday, Oct. 26, at the Oregon Police 2:30 p.m. Department, 383 Park St. No registration is required. People can safely dispose of preFor information, contact Evelyn scription and over the counter medications, including veterinary (pet) Hall at efhall@wisc.edu or 516-1922. medications. Poppies available For information, call the Oregon In honor of Veterans Day, VFW Police Department at 835-3111. poppies will be available starting Nov. Wildlife restoration 1 through Nov. 3. With a donation to the VFW people Join the Friends of Brooklyn State Wildlife for restoration events Satur- can recieve poppies at Bills Food and all three Kwik Trip locations in Oreday, Oct. 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27. At 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the gon. Bills Food Center is located at 787 east end of Butts Road. volunteers can

N Main St # 1. The three Kwik Trip locations are 916 Janesville St., 856 N. Main St. and 135 N. Main St.

Candlelight Hike The 5th annual Candlelight Hike and Bonfire is back 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Road. A trail through the woods and prairie will be lit with tiki-torches and luminaries. The trail will lead from the bonfire through the woods and prairie and connect to the S. Main Street and Ridge View Lane entrances. There will be a bonfire by the gravel parking lot. The trail is less than one mile. Hot dogs, s’mores and hot chocolate will be available free of charge. Oregon Public Library will present a “story walk.” The event is organized in partnership with the Oregon Area Wellness Coalition. For information, call the park at 835-3580.

Community calendar Thursday, October 24

• Noon-1 p.m., Community Potluck, Brooklyn, Methodist Church, 201 Church St., brooklynwi. gov • 1-2 p.m., Operatic Book Party, senior center, 8353656 • 6-7 p.m., Setting up email, library, 835-3656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Book Mobile, Brooklyn Gazebo , brooklynwi.gov

Friday, Oct. 25

• 10 a.m., Family story time and stay and play, library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie Matinees, The Tomorrow Man, senior center, 835-5801 • 2:30-7 p.m., Happy Horse Halloween Fall Event, Three Gaits, 3741 Hwy. 138, 877-9086.

Saturday, Oct. 26

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oregon Fire/EMT Craft Fair, Ore-

gon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr., 2151924 • 9 a.m., Friends of Brooklyn State Wildlife restoration, Butts Road, friendsofbrooklyn.org. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Drug Take Back, Oregon Police Department, 383 Park St., 835-3111 • 1-2:30 p.m., Photowalking, meet at library, 8356268 • 6-9 p.m., Brooklyn Halloween Bash, Brooklyn community building, 102 N. Rutland Ave , brooklynwi.gov

Sunday Oct. 27

• 10 a.m., Friends of Brooklyn State Wildlife restoration, Folklore Village, friendsofbrooklyn. org. • 4 p.m., Triple treat, Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy, .oregonwi. com

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, Oct. 24 Tuesday, Oct. 29 WOW: Friends of Bad WOW: Oregon Fish Creek (Oct. 9) Progressives Open Mic ORE: OHS Chorus (Oct. 5) Concert (March 12) ORE: OHS Volleyball vs Portage (Oct. 17) Friday, Oct. 25 WOW: NKE Spring Wednesday, Oct. 30 Musical: Alice the Musical WOW: Oregon (April 26) Community Band (June ORE: OMS Orchestra 18) Concert (Oct. 17) ORE: OMS Madrigal Dinner (Feb. 8) Saturday, Oct. 26 WOW: Oregon Thursday, Oct. 31 Community Band (July 2) WOW: Senior ORE: OHS Soccer vs Center Presentation: Monroe (Oct. 17) Cardiovascular Disease (Oct. 11) ORE: OMS Orchestra Sunday, Oct. 27 WOW: First Concert (May 6) Presbyterian Church Service ORE: Oregon School Board Meeting (Oct. 14) Monday, Oct. 28 WOW: LIVE: Village Board Meeting (Oct. 28) ORE: OHS Orchestra Concert (Oct 21)

Tuesday, Oct. 29

• 9-11 a.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 6:30-7:30 p.m., ‘What is food and who decides?’ presentation, library, 8353656

Wednesday, Oct. 30

• 10 a.m., Family story time and Stay and play, library, 835-3656

Thursday, Oct. 31

• 9 a.m. to noon, CPR/ AED class, Brooklyn Fire/ EMS station, 401 W. Main St., 516-1922 • 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Fire Aid class, Brooklyn Fire/EMS station, 401 W. Main St., 516-1922 • 4:30-8 p.m., Village-wide Brooklyn trick or treat,brooklynwi.gov • 5-8 p.m., Trick or treat

Village of Oregon, vil.oregon.wi.us

Friday, Nov. 1

• All day, VFW poppies available at Bills Food Center and all three Kwik Trip locations in Oregon • 10 a.m., Family story time and stay and play, library, 835-3656

Saturday, Nov. 2

• All day, VFW poppies available at Bills Food Center and all three Kwik Trip locations in Oregon • 10-10:30 a.m., Dads and donuts, library, 835-3656 • 5-8 p.m., Candlelight Hike, Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Road, 835-3580

Sunday, Nov. 3

• All day, VFW poppies available at Bills Food Center and all three Kwik Trip locations in Oregon

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

752 E. Netherwood, Oregon David Bartosik, 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) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8, 10:30 a.m. Worship Vineyard Community Church

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

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

Support groups

Senior center Monday Oct. 28 Sloppy Joe Kidney Bean Salad Mixed Vegetables Frosted Strawberry Cake MO – Chickpea Sloppy Joe NCS – OJ Carton Tuesday, Oct. 29 Honey Baked Chicken Broccoli Yams Banana Cheesecake Brownie MO – Veggie Diced Chicken NCS — SF Pudding Wednesday, Oct. 30 Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Wax Beans Mixed Green Salad MO – Marinara Sauce NCS — SF Cookies Thursday, Oct. 31 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, Nov. 1 Pulled Pork on Whole Wheat Bun Creamy Coleslaw Carrot Raisin Salad Tropical Fruit Vanilla Pudding MO – Hummus Wrap NCS – SF Pudding SO — Chicken Taco Salad

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

Monday, Oct. 28 Morning: Reflexology 9:00 CLUB 10:30 Dominoes 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, Oct. 29 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Ride to Food Pantry 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead 12:45 Silver Sneakers 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Oct. 30 9:00 CLUB 12:15 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 12:45 Transportation Program 1:00 Euchre Thursday, Oct. 31 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Mahjongg 12:45 Silver Sneakers 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, Nov. 1 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:45 Balance Class 11:45 Shopping at Bill’s

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

Meditation As a spiritual discipline, meditation can take many forms. Sitting, lying or kneeling quietly and emptying the mind is perhaps one of the simplest forms of meditation, and can be done almost anytime or anywhere, even during the interstitial spaces of a hectic day. Another form of meditation is to ponder a piece of scripture,for instance, repeating a short verse,such as “Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.”Meditation can be done with eyes open or closed, and one can meditate while outdoors by simply contemplating nature.Taking in the glory of creation and reflecting on God’s handiwork is a form of meditation that can be practiced while looking at the trees and listening to the birds, or even while watching insects. For most forms of meditation, it helps to have a quiet place to meditate, away from the distractions of daily life, especially the phone and the computer screen, and a relaxed but upright posture is usually best.You want to be relaxed, but not in a position where you are likely to fall asleep. A final form of meditation is to meditate on some current event, and to contemplate a spiritual response to that event. As a way to foster spiritual growth, meditation is a discipline that should be done regularly, and with the aim of becoming a better person. The lessons that one learns during meditation should have a positive impact on your relationships with others and should be part of a wider effort to improve the world. –Christopher Simon

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Old deal remains as SRO contract talks continue EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

The village and Oregon School District are continuing to work on a new agreement for a police officer to be stationed at Oregon High School for the 2019-2020 school year. In the meantime, village administrator Mike Gracz told the Observer the existing school resource officer agreement from the previous school year will remain in effect until Dec. 31. “The officer will spend most of his time at the high school, but will respond to other schools if needed,” he told the Observer in an email Tuesday, Oct. 22. The current SRO contract allows for additional time for community feedback and more discussion between school and local

hold more public sessions for community feedback. The meetings are scheduled for 10 a.m. on both Saturday, Oct. 30, and Monday, Nov. What: Public session on SRO 4, in the Village Board room, 117 agreement Spring St. When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30 The version of the contract the Where: Oregon Village Hall, 117 village board approved MonSpring St. day, Aug. 19, would establish a five-member group to examine the Info: 835-3118 SRO program by Dec. 1. However, –––––––––––––––––––––– the OSD board did not agree to it. What: Public session on SRO School board members raised agreement concerns about two provisions in When: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4 particular, one that provided for an assault rifle to be kept on the school Where: Oregon Village Hall, 117 grounds and another that some felt Spring St. did not put enough emphasis on the Info: 835-3118 officer’s role as an educator. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. government entities to come to a heidemann@wcinet.com or follow new agreement. her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmThe village and OSD plan to ilie.

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City news in brief Foxboro stormwater fixes

The Village Board approved the installation of a gravity pipeline and a collection box to ease stormwater problems on the Foxboro Golf Course on Monday, Oct. 21, at a combined cost of $78,000. But Foxboro general manager Brook Schitt expressed concerns about what a utility easement for a related project – a stormwater collection box – would mean to the golf course. The board approved that project, as well, but gave Schmitt an extra 48 hours to examine the agreement further. Schmitt said he didn’t receive enough notice to examine the contract. Rau told the Observer in an email Tuesday, Oct. 22, the village had explained it to the golf course ownership previously. “We have exhaustively explained the benefits of this system and the needs for the easements and how it all directly and solely benefits Foxboro Golf Course,” Rau wrote.

Police Commission vacancy

The village’s Police Commission has a vacancy, and interested residents are encouraged to apply on the Village of Oregon website. The commission, a requirement of state law, acts as a personnel committee for hiring and firing for the Oregon Police Department.

Oregon Bike and Skate to close down Oct. 31 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Oregon Bike and Skate plans to close its doors by Thursday, Oct. 31, according to a post on the company’s Facebook dated Tuesday, Oct. 15. The closing leaves customers two weeks to take advantage of “going out of business” sales, the post states. The shop on 156 N. Main St. owned by Scot and Jennifer Williams has been a full service bicycle, lacrosse, hockey and ski store to its many customers. On the Facebook page, some customers shared opinions on the news, including one identified as Scott Hagen who said the shop has been “such a great

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Oregon Bike and Skate is to close its doors by Thursday, Oct. 31. asset to the community.” Another, identified as Stacy Hagen Orosz, said it was always a “pleasure” to walk in with “a pair of skates to be sharpened and be greeted so nicely.”

“Any last minute hockey tape combined with curious questions about my kids made me feel the small town service you don’t get elsewhere,” she wrote.

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Brian Busler, superintendent factor is the fact that for the third time in five years, we’ve had the community support a referendum for the district for additional funds, and all of them passed in the 60 percent and higher range,” he said. “You don’t get that if the district doesn’t have confidence in their superintendent.”

What’s next?

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Oregon School District superintendent Brian Busler holds up a stop sign for parents and students to cross the parking lot of Rome Corners Intermediate safely on the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018. athletic fields. When asked about his time in the district, Busler quoted Ralph Waldo Emerson, saying, “We all have an opportunity to take care of the garden for a period of time, and we do our best during our time to take the best care of the garden as a possibility.” “To the best of my ability, that’s what I’ve always t r i e d t o d o ,” h e s a i d . “Building relationships with school staff and students and of course, within the community. “My time in Oregon has been marked with tremendous community support for public education.”

Lauded for leadership

Busler will be leaving on top of his game. In his last school board performance review, in May, he was lauded as a “good fit and good administrator.” Board president Steve Zach wrote that the position of superintendent is a critical one for a school district, particularly with Oregon’s growth, likening Busler’s duties to that of a CEO. “ Yo u ’ r e e d u c a t i n g 4,000-plus students and

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Oregon School District superintendent Brian Busler — who worked in construction back in his college days — can’t help but grin as he stands next to a “2017” brick he helped lay at the entrance to Oregon High School. maintaining the facilities in which to do that, providing transportation for them, employing over 500 people,” Zach said. “That’s a real complex job, and you need someone who’s really

Century Farm Award honorees announced in September Carol and Philip Peterson of the Peterson Farm in Oregon were honored in September as Century Farm Award receivers via the Wisconsin State Fair. The awards program began in 1948 as part of Wi s c o n s i n ’s C e n t e n n i al Celebration. It honors fa m i l i e s w h o h ave h a d “continuous ownership” of their farm for 100 years or more, a release states. - Submitted on behalf of the Wisconsin State Fair.

skilled in terms of being able to manage all those pieces and being a leader in the community and having the trust and respect of the community. “Brian does that and has

that.” Zach termed Busler’s leadership “extremely strong,” along with his work ethic, preparation and organization. “For us, really the telling

For the past 26 years, Busler has taught part time, l e a d i n g g r a d u a t e - l eve l courses for aspiring educators at UW-Whitewater, Cardinal Stritch, UW-Madison and Edgewood College. He said he plans to continue to teach graduate level courses in the doctoral program at Edgewood “in the years ahead.” After that, the avid bicyclist said he and his wife, Jane – who’s also retiring next year after a career in university-level education – will surely hit some bike paths around the state, as their children are scattered across the corners of Wisconsin, and an 8-month-old “beautiful granddaughter.” “We’ve been partners for a good, long time and look forward to what lies ahead,” he said. “Lots of great things on the horizon, and we are excited and grateful and thankful to have had these past 14 years in the Oregon School District.” He’s also looking forwa r d t o g e t t i n g t o h i s f avo r i t e t r o u t s t r e a m s around southwestern Wisconsin, and maybe a trip or two to his beloved Madison River in Montana. “I’d spend another lifetime chasing wild trout in Yellowstone National Park,” he said. “It’s my favorite place in the world,” he said. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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bright,” he said. “There is much work to be done as we plan to open our fourth elementary school in the City of Fitchburg. I am looking forward to continuing to focus on our mission throughout the 2019-2020 school year.” A resident of Brooklyn and parent of two OHS graduates, Busler said he has “seen firsthand the positive impact of a strong school system and community support.” “I am humbled to have worked with amazing colleagues and to have received tremendous support from our community. Our students, families, staff, community members and board members have left me with a lifetime worth of positive memories.” Busler moved into education from a business background in 1988 as district business manager for the Verona Area School District. There, he worked for Tony Evers, Wisconsin’s current governor, who was then VASD’s superintendent. He was later recruited to join the Sun Prairie School District, where he was deputy superintendent for 10 years before being hired as superintendent of the Beaver Dam School District in 1998. He was hired as OSD superintendent when the position opened up in 2006. Fourteen years later, he leaves a growing school district that has won a bevy of awards in recent years for healthy schools and standout educators. Likely, his greatest legacy will be the shepherding of successful referendum drives in 2014 (capital improvements), 2016 (teacher compensation) and 2018 (new school, land), totaling more than $100 million. Those victories – all gained with around 2-to1 margins – demonstrated local support of the schools have provided needed space for the fast-growing district to expand in coming years, though he also presided over a failed referendum in 2012 to spend $33 million plan to upgrade the high school, middle school and

“My time in Oregon has been marked with tremendous community support for public education.”

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Panthers make playoffs after shutout MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

T h e O r eg o n f o o t b a l l t e a m took care of business by shutting out Fort Atkinson 28-0 in the regular-season finale Friday, Oct. 18, and then made the Division 2 playoffs despite a 4-5 record. There are 68 teams out of 2 2 4 ( 3 0 . 3 p e r c e n t ) t h a t fi n ished with conference records under .500 that made the playoffs. Oregon made the postseason despite being 3-4 in the Badger South. The Panthers’ 28-7 road win over a Monroe team that finished 4-3 in the league was critical. “I think whenever you get a chance to play and practice another week it helps your program,” Oregon coach Dan Kissling said. “Especially being an 8 seed and going against a No. 1 seed, I think it’s good for our young players and our program.” Oregon will play at Hartford (9-0) on Friday. The Orioles won the North Shore Conference title and enter the playoffs averaging 32.8 points per game. “ T h ey a r e ve r y e x p l o s iv e team,” Kissling said of Hartf o r d . “ O ff e n s ive l y, t h ey a r e powerful and are really fast. They whip the ball around a lot.” Hartford quarterback Jacob Frantl has passed for 2,011 yards with 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions this year. He also has 311 rushing yards. T h e O r i o l e s ’ t o p r e c e iv i n g target, Joe Kasprzak, has 50 receptions for 1,041 yards and

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Oregon senior running back Damien Johnson (14) runs for a gain behind sophomore offensive lineman Johnny Meyer during the second half.

“I think whenever you get a chance to play and practice another week it helps your program. Especially being an 8 seed and going against a No. 1 seed, I think it’s good for our young players and our program.”

14 touchdowns. K i s s l i n g s a i d m a ny o f t h e teams in the North Shore Conference run spread offenses. “ We w i l l h av e o u r h a n d s full,” Kissling said. “They are similar to Milton and Stoughton. But they have not seen a Wing-T team. We can compete with them.”

Dan Kissling, Oregon coach Oregon senior Brady Gagner (74) and juniors Clay Haggerty (44) and Aden Look celebrate Ganger’s fumble recovery during the second half Oregon 28, Fort Atkinson 0 of the Panthers’ 28-0 win over Fort Atkinson on Friday, Oct. 18. “They (Fort Atkinson) put Junior quarterback Erik Vic- Grender had two catches for torson tossed two touchdowns 80 yards and two touchdowns. a bunch of guys in the box,” to power the Panthers to a road F e l l ow s e n i o r r u n n i n g b a c k Kissling said. “We did what we Matt Kissling caught a 27-yard wanted to do.” win over the Blackhawks. Victorson completed 6 of 13 TD pass. The Oregon defense posted The Panthers rushed for 150 passes for 167 yards, and also its second shutout of the searan for a score. Junior Brevin yards. Grender and sophomore son. Junior defensive end Gabe Brisack also threw a 10-yard Teague Szudy each had eight Pearson had 12 tackles and a carries for 34 and 38 yards, touchdown pass. Senior running back Mason respectively. sack.

Cross country

Oregon girls, Vorontsov finish second at conference meet ADAM FEINER Sports editor

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Oregon sophomore Yordanos Zelinski runs to the finish line during the Badger South Conference Meet on Saturday, Oct. 19, in Fort Atkinson.

Coming off a win at the Baertschi Invitational, the Oregon girls cross country team put together another solid performance Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Badger South Conference meet at Fort Atkinson High School. The Panthers finished second with 66 points. Talented freshman Dasha Vorontsov battled through an illness and slight irritation in her left patellar tendon to place second with a time of 19:10, earning her first-team all-conference honors. “I was really nervous in the week leading up to the race,” she said. “Before the race, I told myself that I could do it. My hard work and belief in myself paid off.” Senior Zoe Frank was a second-team all-conference honoree after finishing ninth with a time of 20:18.7. Junior Julia Hutchinson (20:48.4) edged classmate Clara Hughes (20:50.5) for 16th place and the final second-team all-conference spot. Hughes settled for 17th.

“I was really nervous in the week leading up to the race. Before the race, I told myself that I could do it. My hard work and belief in myself paid off.” Dasha Vorontsov, freshman Freshman Libby Beirne rounded out the Panthers’ counting times in 22nd (21:14). Sophomore Grace Riedl (26th, 21:25.6) and senior Bryanna Salazar (29th, 21:35.2) also competed. Monona Grove won the team title with 44 points with all five runners in the top 18. Stoughton senior Grace Jenny crossed the finish line first with a time of 19:06.3. Oregon sophomore Yordanos Zelinski earned first-team all-conference honors with a sixth-place finish in the boys race. The Panthers took sixth out of eight teams with

140 points. Zelinski stayed in a pack of several runners behind Madison Edgewood’s Leo Richardson and Jack Brolin for most of the race, but fell off the pack’s pace going up the course’s only hill and clocked in at 17:01.1. “It was a good idea to stay behind them, but I wish I had stayed closer on the second lap,” he said. “I just didn’t have the energy at the end to kick.” Juniors Brenden Dieter (18:09.8) and Raul Ramos (18:13.2) finished 30th and 32nd, respectively for Oregon. Freshman Leo Schleck (35th, 18:16.4) and sophomore Tanner Sieren (37th, 18:23.4) rounded out the Panthers’ counting times. Freshman Quinton Bush (40th, 18:31.4) and senior Adam Hanke (52nd, 19:28.6) also competed. “I’m really proud of Yordy achieving first-team all-conference as a sophomore,” Oregon boys coach Erik Haakenson said. “Overall, I’m proud of how the guys raced

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Oregon freshman Leo Schleck runs to the finish line during the Badger South Conference Meet.

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Oregon girls swimming finishes 4th at Fort MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Oregon girls swimming team placed fourth in the Blackhawk Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fort Atkinson High School. Oregon racked up 291 points thanks in large part to five top-three finishes. DeForest captured the team title with 372 points. O r eg o n j u n i o r C l a u dia Schwartz took second in the 100-yard butterfly (1:03.62), and teamed with with freshmen Izzy Block and Noelle Marsh and senior Halle Bush to finish second in the 200 freestyle relay with a time of 1:43.96 Schwartz, Block, Marsh and junior Zoe Rule placed second in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:56.95. Block took third in the 100 free (56.07), and Bush took third in the 200 free (2:06.22).

Boys soccer

Oregon senior Collin Bjerke scored four goals to lead the Panthers to a 6-0 home win over Monroe on Thursday, Oct. 17. It was the second straight game Bjerke recorded a hat trick. The Panthers (11-6-1, 7-0 Badger South Conference) erupted for five goals in the first half. Junior Pat Brognano punched in the first goal in the 15th minute off a corner kick by Bjerke. A minute later, Bjerke scored off an assist by freshman Mason Diercks. Brognano

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Oregon’s Halle Bush swims the final leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay during the Blackhawk Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Fort Atkinson High School. assisted Bjerke’s second goal in the 21st minute. Bjerke scored his third goal in the 40th minute, and posted his fourth off a pass from junior Leo Krause in the 44th minute. Senior Zack Dion capped the scoring with a goal in the 85th minute off an assist

by Krause.

Volleyball Oregon senior Nicole Cochems had seven kills and three aces in the Panthers’ 25-10, 25-22, 25-19 home loss to Portage on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Badger Challenge.

Junior middle hitter Emma Swenson had a team-high five blocks, and junior outside hitter Olivia Peotter added four kills for Oregon. Senior setter Sarah Chritsenson dished out 14 assists, and junior Madi Malcook racked up 18 digs.

Cross country: Panthers hoping for strong runs at NagaWaukee Park on Saturday at Kettle Moraine Laser Relays Continued from page 9 together and finished.” Stoughton won its first conference title since 2000 with 50 points, edging Monona Grove (57). Richardson crossed the finish line first with a time of

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competitive and work so hard that they risk being great,” Oregon girls coach Doug Debroux said. “Their goal is to make it to state as a team. It’s a big mountain to climb, but that’s their mentality.”

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by GCAW member coaches if they have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25, participate in at least 75% of their team’s varsity matches and are at least a sophomore in high school.

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Oregon Youth Wrestling hosted its registration and parent information night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, at the Oregon Middle School cafeteria. Registration will remain open until Dec. 20. The program is available

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Inside Fundraising starts on $10 million library Page 12 New look for OSD taking shape Page 13 New space for Oregon Youth Center Page 14 County eyes dog park, market garden Page 14 Chamber supporting many changes Page 15 New business questionnaires Page 16 Expanded hours for food pantry Page 16

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Fundraising starts on $10 million library Plans for 33,000 square foot building went to public in August and September JIM FEROLIE Oregon Observer editor

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Cindy Helmer of Oregon told the Observer she is excited to have a new library “in her backyard,” as her home is near the future site.

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An exterior view of the library concept plan from Main Street as shown to the Village Board Aug. 19. about three times the size of the existing building built in 1995, would accommodate the village’s population growth to 2030. Last year, the library steering committee hired a consultant to evaluate, plan and lead the fundraising effort, and it determined $4 million was feasible. The resulting design,

which had been developed by the library building committee starting in April, is for a two-story 33,000 square foot building at 249 N. Main St., with three tiers on the same floor plan costing between $10.7 million and $12 million, depending on technology levels and building materials.

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Village working to ensure Oregon stays vibrant Oregon is a vibrant village. During the past year, we’ve witnessed record growth in new planned subdivisions, residential construction, and business expansions. Next year promises to be even busier, as a half-dozen plans are before the Planning Commission and Village Board for new commercial and residential developments within the village limits. When my husband and I moved here 21 years ago, we chose Oregon for its small-town feel, its walkable downtown and its excellent school system. Two decades later, those reasons hold true as to why thousands of new people have chosen to call Oregon home and why our population is now more than 10,000. As village president, it’s my job to make sure we balance Oregon’s small-town feel with planned, sustainable growth – both residential and commercial. This is essential to keep our tax base healthy, which pays for the resources current and new residents demand. Here are three ways I plan to work with my fellow board members and community leaders in moving toward accomplishing those goals in 2020. First, Oregon is an expensive place to live. We are one of the few municipalities in

Dane County that have not built affordable housing. It is time. We h a v e t w o u n d e rserved popCarpenter ulations in this village: seniors on a fixed income who can no longer afford to stay in their home or rent a luxury apartment, and professionals such as teachers, police officers or young couples with children, both of whom may have good jobs, but can’t afford a $350,000 home. Both of these groups deserve to be able to live here. I plan to work with the Oregon Housing Coalition, WHEDA and the Dane County Housing Authority to find creative ways to make this happen. I n 2 0 1 9 , t h e Vi l l a g e Board and Planning Commission toured nearby communities who have already figured this out and who are partnering with developers who are experienced in building this type of housing. Now it’s time to move forward by identifying or purchasing land, finding the right developer and building housing that is so badly needed in this village. To the second goal, in 2020, the village needs to work to acquire land to expand our business base. We c a n d o t h a t b y

working with our neighbors across U.S. Hwy. 14 on the east end of the village. Many businesses are interested in locating in Oregon, but we are nearly out of available land. With new village planner Elise Cruz on board, we will start working with neighboring towns and the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission to start planning the next business park on the southeast edge of town. To the third goal, next year will be critical in planning and fundraising for Oregon’s new public library. I plan to work hard and help raise enough funds to partner with allocated taxpayer funds to design and build an environmentally sustainable library that fits into the neighborhood. Libraries aren’t just buildings full of books; a modern library can be a true change agent in the community by providing technical, digital and other resources for all ages as well as provide space for community gatherings. Our goal is to build not only an educational monument, but another third space for the community. Let’s work together to plan a future community that 20 years from now, will continue to draw new residents, both young and old. Jeanne Carpenter is president of the Oregon Village Board.

The Plan Commission and Village Board took a look at preliminary plans in August, then the Library Board brought those plans to a public meeting in September. Way said she hopes to turn the building into more of a community gathering place than is possible in the existing building.

The first floor would be focused on an all-purpose community room – configurable to about 150 seats – and children’s space, while the second floor would have more quiet areas, with adult and young adult sections. Some key features include an area for children’s programming, a sensory room, an area for new mothers and their children, a drive-thru book drop, a second-floor Makerspace and several quiet, study and conference rooms. The Library Board has the option to make changes if the fundraising isn’t sufficient or exceeds the goal.

If the $4 million goal isn’t reached, one of the o p t i o n s t o s ave m o n ey might be shortening one end of the building. The other end of the building, meanwhile, is designed to accommodate future growth with a 5,500 square foot addition. The Library Board plans to meet with the Village Board in June to give an update on the capital campaign and make final determinations on the scope of the project. Email Verona Press editor Jim Ferolie at veronapress@wcinet.com.

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New look for OSD taking shape Unified Newspaper Group

A y e a r a g o , O r eg o n School District officials didn’t know whether voters would approve a plan for a new school and its $46 million price tag. A year from now, hundreds of district students and staff will fill the bustling, bright hallways of a state-ofthe-art learning facility that will produce more energy than it uses. And that’s not even counting the kids in gym glass. It’s been a momentous last several months for the Oregon School District, starting with the successful referenda Nov. 6, 2018, that asked for $44.9 million for the K-6 elementary school and land for future middle school. District voters approved both questions by a nearly 2-to-1 margin; that was the latest strong show of support for OSD referendums since Wisconsin’s Act 10 was passed in 2011. With development in the Village of Oregon and the City of Fitchburg pushing student enrollment estimates

Forest Edge Elementary Forest Meadows Elementary Harmony Woods Elementary Lacy Woods Elementary Majestic Meadows Elementary Nine Springs Elementary Waubesa Springs Elementary from 4,000 to more than 6,000 in a decade, schools were faced with overcrowding as soon as 2020. To maintain class sizes, the district has identified the northern part of the district in Fitchburg as the most effective location for a new elementary school to meet the initial demand, with a planned middle school to follow in a few years, near the U.S. Hwy. 14 and County Hwy. MM interchange. The school is located on 4848 Brassica Road, off the Lacy Road interchange in the new Terravessa development east of U.S. Hwy. 14. Slated to open in September

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An aerial view of the new Oregon School District elementary school in Fitchburg from September 2019.

Timeline March: Site work begins October: Foundation complete November: Structure complete December: Enclosure complete July 31, 2020: Building “substantially complete” Aug. 28, 2020: Owner occupies building Sept. 1, 2020: First day of school 2020, the building will initially be grades K-6, with plans to switch to a K-5 once the new middle school is in place, likely in the mid2020s. Site work started in March at the school, which will be 130,000 square feet and feature several playgrounds, three inner courtyards and a butterfly garden. Most

Message from the Superintendent

OSD continues growing At Oregon School District’s annual meeting in September, I selected three main topics for this year’s presentation: 1) voice of the student, 2) community growth, and 3) building our 4th Elementary School. The meeting is required for all Wisconsin public school Busler districts, and it’s where we share information about the past school year, the annual budget and the plans that lie ahead. I began this year’s presentation with the same image that I start all Oregon School District presentations — the image of our Five Values “apple puzzle.” The puzzle reflects the interconnectedness of the values that guide all school district work. The Five Values were developed during a community planning session held during the summer of 2015. They have served as our cornerstone benchmarks for supporting students, working with others and keeping us focused on what is important. The value in the center of the apple is the Whole Child Emphasis. This means that we are here to meet the academic, behavioral, social and emotional learning needs of all students. T h e s e c o n d va l u e i s making sure that our students have Relevant and

Empowering Learning Experiences that prepares them for their future. The third value is Educational Equity, which entails making sure that all learners have the opportunity to reach their full potential and that we eliminate barriers to their learning or school experiences. The fourth value is a reminder of the Strong Family and Community Partnerships that have become commonplace in OSD. The fifth value points to the importance of having a Caring and Professional Educators that work with and interact and support our students each day. My message on the voice of students comes directly from learners in the district. The recurring theme we hear from our students is how important it is for the adults in our schools to know and have positive relationships with them. Students who are supported by caring educators are successful in school. Our goal is for all students to enjoy school, excel academically, and learn life lessons that prepare them for the future. It is that simple. The second message I shared involves the incredible level of community growth that we are experiencing. In 2017, an independent consultant projected the OSD will grow by 2,000 students by the year 2030. Additionally, we are overcrowded at Rome Corners Intermediate School and two elementary schools.

The community growth is largely in the Village of Oregon and the City of Fitchburg, with the largest development being in the Terravessa subdivision that may total 1,800-2,000 households. This leads us to the third main presentation point – our district’s fourth elementary school. We had a task force of community and school staff work on the plans associated with building new schools in our district. The task force recommended a two-phased plan, which includes (1) building a K-6 elementary school that will open for the 2020-2021 school year, and (2) building a new middle school at a future date, determined by population growth. In November 2018, residents in the Oregon School District approved a referendum to begin the first phase of the plan for growth: building a K-6 Elementary School in the northern part of our District, within the City of Fitchburg. Construction of the new school is underway and is on track to open in September 2020. As we continue to plan for growth and prepare to open another school in our district, we look forward to new opportunities to focus on the whole child and continue to advance the district mission and values. Dr. Brian Busler is the superintendent of the Oregon School District. You can reach him at 333-6169 or bsb@OregonSD.org.

Rendering courtesy Oregon School District

The design of the new elementary school incorporates more natural light, as shown in this rendering of the cafeteria. A planned courtyard can be seen on the left side, one of several features designed to incorporate a natural look within and around the building.

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notably, it will be the first “net zero” school in the state, meaning it’s designed to produce more energy than it uses through solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling. District officials, staff, students and community members broke ground at

In September, the district named Brooklyn Elementary School principal Kerri Modjeski the new principal of the Fitchburg elementary school, starting July 1, 2020. Superintendent Brian Busler said Modjeski was “instrumental” in planning for the new school as one of the co-chairs of the design team and said she “continues to be involved in the construction process as the school moves forward.” Modjeski started in the district in 1995, teaching at BKE, Rome Corners Intermediate and Oregon Middle School and later working as an administrative intern at OMS and BKE. Busler said Modjeski’s experience with children in a wide range of ages makes her “uniquely qualified” to lead the school, which will initially serve grades K-6.

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It’s been a year of change for fifth through ninth graders who attend the Oregon Youth Center, which opened its new building this spring and is now on the lookout for a new director. Last year, after the Oregon Community Resource Network Newlin opened its new food pantry building, that group’s board of directors decided to make improving the youth center’s facility its next big project. B y F e b r u a r y, i t h a d moved from the old center to a temporary space at Hillcrest Bible Church during the new construction and old building’s demolition. By June, kids and staff were enjoying the new center at 110 N. Oak St., just

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Brendan Juvinall, Oregon Middle School seventh grader, plays basketball during his first time at the Oregon Youth Center during a half lock-in on Aug. 23. a stone’s throw away from the former location and more than twice its size. But when they returned to classes at the Oregon School District this fall, afterschool OYC attendees learned that a familiar face would no longer be there to greet them. After nine years as the OYC director, Diane Newlin shared the “bittersweet” news of her resignation, effective Sept. 12. Newlin, in an email to the Oregon Village Board, wrote that she felt this was the “best possible time” for her to step away from the program knowing “it is in

great hands with our current board of directors, as well as the current assistant director (Elise Kaether, 18) and AmeriCorps member (Brett Trinkle, 21) serving at our site.” During the four months the OYC was temporarily relocated at Hillcrest, former family pastor Larry Machonga witnessed how Newlin “really gives her heart to the kids.” “She paved a great found a t i o n t h a t w h o m ev e r comes in next will be able to build on,” Machonga said upon hearing Newlin’s resignation. “Those kids will

Rome Corners Intermediate School sixth-graders, from left, Kiera Zimmerman, Sherlyn Mora and Madison Blumer try out eye makeup and nail polish. survive because of her and municipalities, but fundthe current staff because raising efforts and some of what she’s poured into restored financial aid kept it them. It’s sad to see her go going. but her impact and influThen in 2017, the OCRN ence will last far beyond recognized the program’s impact on the youth and her tenure.” The OYC, like many who launched a million-dollar pass through its doors, is an fundraising campaign for a example of resiliency and the new facility. The effort got power of community sup- a $800,000 boost from an angel donor – an impressive port. In 2014, the YMCA of accomplishment considerDane County stepped back ing the Oregon communifrom operating the center, ty had just finished raising which propelled Newlin close to that amount for to rally enough support to a new Oregon Area Food make the center an inde- Pantry facility. And while there were pendent nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization. The OYC some early legal and physwas again at risk of clos- ical issues at the youth ing in 2016 when faced center site involving zonwith budget cuts from local ing and soil conditions,

OCRN board member and Supreme Structures president Dan Bertler adapted and kept delays to a minimum. Supreme Structures also donated its labor to construct the OYC building, just as it did when it built the new food pantry. The new youth center opened May 30. The open layout includes an a halfcourt basketball area, a comfortable seating area, a computer lab/conference room and a “warming kitchen.” On the other side of the staff office (which features floor-to-ceiling windows and a surveillance camera feed) are accessible restrooms, a water fountain and bottle filling station and a combination storage and laundry room with a washer and dryer. Because the amount of space to heat and cool has increased to nearly 6,000 square feet, so have the utility bills, meaning the organization continues to look for donations.

County eyes dog park, market garden Anderson Farm County Park takes on new projects EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Oregon and Brooklyn community members might soon have close access to an off-leash dog park and market garden in their backyard. The Dane County Board approved a $48,934 contract in September with KL Engineering for design and architectural work for a dog park at Anderson Farm County Park, targeted for a 2021 opening. And plans to implement a pilot market garden project are expected to get going next year, Anderson Park Friends, Inc. president

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Roe Parker, president of Anderson Park Friends, Inc., gestures to the 12-acre space that would eventually be the Anderson Farm County Park market garden. Roe Parker told the Observer. Parker said the garden and dog park are a part of the Anderson Farm County Park Master Plan, which was completed in 2013. The next step for the

dog park, Dane County parks facility planner Alex DeSmitt told the Observer in September, is to assemble the design plans, with construction anticipated to begin this autumn and

conclude by spring 2021. The market garden concept is less set, with a goal to have construction on a pilot garden project by 2020, accommodating five to six growers. The garden, Parker said, would be modeled after that of Silverwood County Park located in the Town of Albion and the Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability in Verona. Growers or farmers would lease a patch of land in the garden and grow produce to sell for a profit. Parker said the Anderson Park Friends, Inc. and other organizations like Community Groundworks and the University of Wisconsin-Extension are working to bring the garden to fruition, but Dane County Parks must approve any plans. Parker said there is a need

for both projects. A UW-Extension study conducted five years ago indicated a need for more fresh food options in Dane County, including access to organic foods for low income residents. Parker said that was the Anderson family’s intent for their farm – it was meant to be a place for people to come and enjoy nature, the environment, participate in sustainable agriculture and engage in leisure activities. The intent is the same for the dog park, Parker said. DeSmitt said it would be 35 acres and feature woodland areas, agricultural fields and a small prairie that was planted in 2016. The facility would also offer a 3.5 acre park for small dogs, though in September, the definition for

“small” was still being discussed by the county. Parker said the dog park design also consisted of a three-quarter-mile paved trail, parking lot, stormwater facilities, shade sails and a double fence. DeSmitt described the shade sails as having four poles with a canvas roof, which would serve to keep dogs cool during the summer months. The double fence, DeSmitt said, would provide owners with a “buffer zone” to take their canines off their leashes without having to worry about them running off. Parker said the trail would likely accommodate bikers and provide as an access point for locals. The dog park is across the street from the market garden site, just left of 805 Union Road.

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Chamber supporting many changes This past year, there have been a lot of changes for our vastly growing community, and there are m a ny m o r e to come. The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to be Judy Knutson part of them all. The chamber has welcomed 20 new businesses in the community as members. As we continue to build new and strengthen existing relationships with our businesses, we have also had a lot to celebrate. Groundbreakings are a sign of continued growth within the community and a great way to increase job opportunities. On June 4, Thysse broke ground on a 95,500 square foot building to expand its growing business on the Northwest side, and on July 19, BeeHive Homes of Oregon broke ground on its second building, on North Bergamont Boulevard, which will create 18 additional units and encourage larger group activity and participation among seniors. Ribbon cuttings create recognition for new and existing businesses in the community. On April 3, Sleep Inn and Suites Oregon had its ribbon cutting. The new hotel on Park Street has been selling out. On May 7, i2 Fitness opened at 280 W. Netherwood Road, offering a multi-faceted approach encompassing nutrition, mental health, social support and physical health. On May 23, Omni Technologies opened at 900 Oregon Center Dr. Omni provides fire alarm, access control, nurse call and audio/video solutions for the health care industry, businesses, schools and houses of worships. Coty Hainsey with Edward Jones became a new member, celebrating its location on the southeast side of Oregon in the Autumn Woods Professional Center on June 26.

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time to make this event run smoothly. The Oregon Youth Center has increased youth involvement since opening its new building. The Fall Business Expo was Oct. 15 and had many returning and several new businesses. Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, and the VFW will honor all who have served and sacrificed for our country at the WWI monument in downtown Oregon. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30. The chamber will send out a small business mailer to Oregon residents filled with special deals from local businesses encouraging the community to “Think Big, Shop Local” and support small businesses. The Chamber will host our annual Christmas tree lighting at Waterman Park and chili dinner at the Oregon Area Fire and EMS station Dec. 6. Please bring a nonperishable food item for donation to the Oregon Area Food Pantry. This is a great event that is free to the community. The Jaycee Park West renovation project is actively raising funds to improve the quality and functionality of the park. Our goals are to provide the opportunity to participate in recreational sports and activities without traveling outside Oregon, to improve youth sports participation, to bring business into Oregon and promote fitness and wellness for all. The plan includes five baseball/softball fields and two full-size playing fields with proper drainage for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, rugby and others, 12 new pickleball courts, additional parking lots, a concession building with restrooms, updated walking paths and new playground equipment. The village is creating a parks and recreation department to assist with scheduling park usage. We n e e d t o r a i s e $500,000, and we are well on our way with the $100,000 generous donation from Oregon Community Bank and larger donations from other

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‘A full parking lot’ Sleep Inn’s first year going well, manager says EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Oregon’s first modern full-service hotel opened last December. And business is booming. Sleep Inn and Suites, 1120 Park St., is meant to be a “taste of Oregon hospitality,” general manager Paul Harms told the Observer last winter. “Anyone who has driven by the hotel on the weekends has seen a full parking lot,” Harms said Oct. 18. “The guests have been nothing but impressed with the hotel, and that lies in having a great staff who genuinely cares about our guests.” Harms said the hotel property has “grown month over month” in occupancy, and “you can really see firsthand the need of having a hotel in Oregon.” The village provided nearly $1 million in taxpayer funding for the hotel to help bring a hotel, filling what some village leaders considered a gap in services in the village. “The community has been great to work with and they’ve been nothing but supportive of the hotel,” Harms said.

Sleep Inn and Suites 1120 Park St. 291-2323 Hours: 24/7 The facility features a salt-water pool area with a hot tub, both equipped with lift chairs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rooms on all three floors have rustic orange walls with paintings of plants. Harms said they were “nature-inspired.” He said the hotel offers 40 double-queen beds, 15 king-sized beds and six efficiency suites – “little apartments” for guests who are in the area on business and might need a place to stay. The efficiency rooms have amenities like a small kitchen with a stovetop, coffee maker and fridge. The cupboards are also conveniently furnished with dishes and glasses. In December, Harms told the Observer he and staff were planning to work with local organizations like the Oregon Area Food Pantry to be more than a hotel in the Oregon community. “It’s really like visitors are coming into our home and they are guests of ours,” Harms said last winter.

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A rendering of the future Oregon Splash Pad, which would be located on the west side of the Oregon Community Pool building, shows early designs of the project’s interactive water features, shade structures and facilities.

‘Getting the ball rolling’ Splash pad project seeking more fundraising EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

After five years of making slow progress, Oregon’s splash pad project is still seeking donations from local businesses and individuals willing to commit funds. Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club secretary Margaret Straub told the Observer last week it’s time for “getting the ball rolling.” Planning is done for the splash pad, and the Oregon School District has built the pump house that would power the water features at the downtown site next to the Oregon Community Pool. And a large part of the project came together when Lycon announced it would donate all of the concrete for the project, coming out to 150-200 cubic yards. But Straub said fundraising for the project still wields priority, especially since it’s taken five years for the splash pad to reach it’s halfway point for funds. While organizers last year received a

$650,000 estimate for project costs, Straub told the Observer earlier this year that number is closer to $800,000. She said she and co-leader Deb Bossingham have applied for “a number” of grants, receiving one from the Total Administrative Services Corporation. They just applied for another from the Madison Community Foundation, a process Straub said made for a “nerve racking weekend” writing the application. Local organizations like the Masons have contributed to the project, and people can donate or buy a paver which could be inscribed with a donor’s name. As of last week, Straub said the project is still seeking pavers and also people to help purchase water features for the pool. Earlier this year, she said water features are one of the more expensive aspects of the project. “We are determined to get this done,” Straub said. “We hear from families all the time that they want the splash pad (to come to fruition).” To donate to the splash pad or for more information, email Straub at oboptimists@gmail.com or call 843-3362.

Expanded hours for pantry EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

The Oregon Area Food Pantry has had a busy year. It expanded its hours last spring, ventured its way into a pocket of Oregon High School and implemented a garden project at Anderson Farm County Park. All efforts have resulted in patrons having more time and more options to choose from when they browse the pantry — or when Oregon Alternative School and Integrated Studies program students want a bite to eat. Patrons are happy with all the changes, pantry managing director Diane Sliter told the Observer last week. In February, when the Observer checked in with the OASIS program, teacher Tim Tynan said he helped start a partnership with OAFP after program staff and students moved into their new space inside OHS two years ago. The area includes a kitchen where students can cook and eat meals together, and shelving space for pantry food they can take home. In April, the pantry has

expanded its hours from four to 14 — it’s been open from 9-11 a.m. every Tuesday and 4-7 p.m. every second and last Thursday of the month. Around that time, there was also talk of implementing an organic raised bed garden space at the park, 805 Union Road. Over the summer, that became a reality, starting with onions showing up on pantry shelves for visitors. Sliter said that has turned into more autumn vegetables, like spinach, radishes, Swiss chard, beets, kale and green beans. She said patrons find it helpful that staff has been including recipes with the vegetables they pick up. The gardens currently consists of six 4-16 organic raised beds with wooden frames to hold the vegetables, but that space might soon expand. Anderson Park Friends, Inc. president Roe Parker told the Observer the area could likely expand to two acres along Union Road, all by 2021. Based on survey feedback, pantry-goers might soon see potatoes and tomatoes show up in the garden as well.

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Business name: i2 Fitness Address: 280 W Netherwood Rd, Oregon, WI 53575 Principal owner or leader: Mark and Alex Puckhaber Opening/arrival date: May 8, 2019 Number of employees: 9 Charity connections/plans (if any): We’ve given prizes at silent auctions, organized food drives, and served kids meals. We plan on focusing future charitable giving on initiatives related to sports and kids. Oregon connection (why are you here?): We’ve lived in Oregon for 3 years and we love the community. We believe with our commitment to service, we can help people be the best version of themselves through our consistent coaching on all areas of well-being. Our commitment to service drives everything we do. Business focus (products/services/market/ customers): We provide fitness coaching and accountability for people who are committed to achieving their fitness goals. Through nutrition planning, group exercise, and our accountability model, we help members become the best version of themselves. Our customers are people committed to achieve their fitness goals. What’s special about your business? We provide a unique experience of fitness accountability and results. Many of our members who struggled for years to achieve and maintain their fitness goals, are ecstatic about the results they achieved with our accountability model.

Business name: Sleep Inn & Suites Address: 1120 Park St. Principal owner or leader: Oregon Hotel LLC Opening/arrival date: 12/31/2018 Number of employees: 30 Charity connections/plans (if any): Oregon Food Pantry Oregon connection (why are you here?): There is a strong need for a hotel in Oregon and we are proud to be part of the community. Business focus (products/services/market/customers): Offer hotel accommodations for out of town travelers as well as a birthday room for parties up to 15 guests.

Wishing Tree Studio Business name: Wishing Tree Studio Address: 121 N. Main St. Principal owner or leader: Kelly Scholz & Jo Temte Opening/arrival date: 10/3/19 Number of independent contractors: 14 Instructors Charity connections/plans (if any): We offer two “Good Karma” classes a week. These classes are donation-based and open to everyone. Thursday evening class is held at Peoples United Methodist Church and funds from this class are donated to a charity of the month. Oregon connection (why are you here?): Oregon is a very special community. The downtown is growing and vibrant and it’s exciting to be able to offer yoga in a beautifully restored circa 1890’s building on Main St. We believe that yoga can help promote a kinder and more connected community. Business focus (products/services/market/ customers): Wishing Tree Studio offers 32 yoga classes/week. We offer a wide range of classes from Beginners to more vigorous Flows. Our schedule includes Meditation and Restorative Yoga, often described as adult nap time. We also offer private and small group lessons and off-site classes. (We’ll bring yoga to you.) We recently hosted our first yoga birthday party and look forward to more celebrations. What’s special about your business? Our motto is Rooted in Community and that is our intention — to truly be part of the Oregon community. We invite you to stop in and check out our tea lounge with beautiful natural morning light, take a yoga class and meet a new neighbor/friend.

Docere Wellness Business name: Docere Wellness Address: 125 N. Main St. , Oregon, WI 53575 Principal owner or leader: Noli Adili and Dr. Kareem Kandil Opening/arrival date: Grand Opening October 4th 2019 Number of employees: 3 Charity connections/plans (if any): Breast Cancer Golf Outing, Albanian cultural programs, School, silent auctions and plan to focus giving back to veterans groups and elderly organizations Oregon connection (why are you here?): We love the community our and long time Oregon residents and run multiple business in Oregon, members of the Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to share our passion for natural wellness. Business focus (products/services/market/customers): Our goal is to help educate on topics of overall health and wellness, we offer our own brand of doctor formulated hemp products and a selection of nutritional supplements. What’s special about your business? We are passionate about helping and educating people so they can live their best life and be the healthiest version of themselves.

Wisconsin Shop, LLC Business name: Best of Wisconsin Shop Address: 4645 State Hwy 138 Oregon, WI 53575 Principal owner or leader: Tara Pearson Opening/arrival date: June 20th, 2019 Number of employees: 20 Charity connections/plans (if any): Oregon connection (why are you here?): Owner, Tara Pearson, lives in Oregon in the area along with many of her family members. Business focus (products/services/market/customers): Best of Wisconsin Shop is a subsidiary for Wisconsin Cheese Company and Wisconsin’s Best, LLC specialty products like sausage and gourmet jar items. In addition, you will also find a vast array of other local Wisconsin cheeses, wine, beer, fan novelty gifts, gift boxes and gift ideas for all occasions. What’s special about your business? We are a strong believer in providing the best atmosphere while you shop for your friends, family and also, yourself! We provide wine or microbeer samples as well as cheese, sausage, stuffed olives, preserves, salsa’s, relishes and so much more. Best of Wisconsin Shop has a mission to offer the highest quality Wisconsin cheese, sausage, snacks and gourmet gifts to our customers. Whether it’s in our store right here in Oregon, or on our website BestofWisconsinShop.com, we bring the Best of Wisconsin to you.

School: Kerri Modjesk will be the school’s principal Continued from page 13 the site during a June 6 ceremony. The addition of the new schools and the sheer amount of new students coming from the north of the district will affect attendance boundaries and class sizes. A district task force has been working on establishing new boundaries and bus routes, with the school board set to vote on plans this fall. With that in place, district officials can begin to fill the school with staff and students.

Last month, the district selected veteran OSD educator and Brooklyn Elementary principal Kerri Modjeski as the new s c h o o l ’s p r i n c i p a l . This fall, staff will Modjeski submit applications for the new school, and once that’s sorted out (including filling spots in existing schools that open when teachers leave for the Fitchburg school), the list of students who will attend will be

determined in the spring. Staff are slated to move into the new school on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2020, with the first day of the school year set for Tuesday, Sept. 1. The school’s eventual name began to come into focus in October, when the school board narrowed a community-submitted list of potential names from 140 to seven; in alphabetical order: Forest Edge, Forest Meadows, Harmony Woods, Lacy Woods, Majestic Meadows, Nine Springs and Waubesa Springs.

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Intersection: Traffic, warrant analysis to take ‘months’ public works director says Continued from page 1 likely a 12-hour – or longer – traffic count of the intersection,” Rau said. “There will be intersection geometry analysis completed along with likely computer modeling to see how the intersection is operating and how it would … with modifications.” Rau said the village will direct its engineers to consider feedback and ideas brought out during Mond a y ’s d i s c u s s i o n . T h a t included comments from several Oregon residents. Mark Kading, a crossing guard who works that intersection, and his wife, Julie, said they were concerned the village has been focusing on the wrong intersection, putting $800,000 into an upgrade of Janesville and Park street. “ I d o n ’ t f e e l t h a t ’s acceptable because of the concern,” Julie said. “I could go on and on about all the stories – Mark almost being hit.” Cindy Matulle, who had raised the issue to the board the week before, cited police data another resident had brought up in a letter to the Observer in August.

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The village planned to construct a connection between North Perry Parkway, running from left to right near the ice arena and wastewater plant, and South Perry Parkway, which stopped at Janesville Street. The connection is one of the likely causes of increased traffic, leading to pedestrian safety concerns on the Perry Parkway and Janesville Street intersection. The letter claimed six people were hit by vehicles at the South Perry Parkway intersection over

the past year, citing data from a records request to the police. An Observer records request this week

showed there have been 13 pedestrian. accidents at the intersecMatulle told the board tion since 2016 but only she wants the village to be one in which a car hit a concerned for the safety of

its community. Andrea Below, a Rome Corners Intermediate crossing guard and Oregon resident, said she is grateful for the improvements the village made on her turf over the summer. She hoped crossing guards at Perry Parkway would see similar results – even with more paint. “I remember I would come home in the afternoons … I was a mess,” Below said. “You’re like an air traffic controller out there.” Clarice Dewey, Oregon resident, said as a “nonkid” user of the intersection, she’s almost been hit crossing Janesville Street, even with the yellow lights flashing. “I have to watch eight lanes of traffic,” she told the board. Board members pointed to an instructional video about how to safely use a crosswalk that’s available on the village website. That can be accessed via vil.oregon.wi.us. on the home page. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@ wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

Oregon History 100 years ago (1919)

• Phil Pernot sold his farm in the Town of Oregon, consisting of 207 acres, to a party from Madison for $150 per acre. He took a residence on Jennifer Street (in Madison) for his trade and expected to move to Madison the following spring. • The following farmers received awards judged by Mr. E. D. Holden of the U.W. Madison for their exhibits of the best 10 ears of yellow or dent corn: Arthur Sholts Jr., (first); H.S. Smith & Son (second); Ed Wright (third); John Friday (fourth); and R. Schuster (fifth). Wm. Pernot won first on flint [indian] corn. Martin Nelson received first on his early potatoes and R. Schuster first on late potatoes. J. Schneider received second and third on his late potatoes. All displays were at the First National Bank of Oregon. • The road system in Dane County was still evolving. It was noted in the newspaper that “the road between Oregon and Stoughton has been taken off the state highway system. However, it will be included in the county system and will be built of concrete; that stipulation to be included in the Dane county bond issue.” • Olson’s Theater (i.e., Opera House) was showing Alice Joyce in “The Lion and the Mouse.” Alice Joyce appeared in over 200 films during the 1910s and 1920s. • Perry Netherwood and his family moved into the home of C. W. Netherwood. Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Herrick, who formerly lived there, moved into the Perry Netherwood house. • Jerry O’Neill purchased from Jas. McCormick the

residence on Third Street now occupied by Mrs. Ruth Horton. • Action of Village Board concerning the library: “Resolved by the Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, that the sum of $500 be and is hereby levied against the taxable property of said Village for the year 1919 for the support and maintenance of the Public Library of said Village.”

50 years ago (1969)

• Dr. Jovan L. Ranese joined Dr. Lloyd Kellogg and staff at the Oregon Medical Clinic. He replaced Dr. Frank Dukerschein who left to practice medicine in New Berlin. • Roeber’s Pharmacy held a Grand Opening. The store had been purchased in August from its former owner, Earl Lawson. • The House of Home Fashions offered a new service of repairing furniture. • Oregon was growing. During the previous two years 225 new families had been welcomed to the Village by the Chamber of Commerce Welcoming Committees. • Ed Klich and Paul Kohlman, along with two friends from Madison, returned from Canada with four moose after two weeks of hunting. • Dr. Lloyd Kellogg, Bill Booth, Robert Weckerly and Norm Eway, accompanied by Dave Custer and Bob Cusick, returned from a Canadian hunting trip, hunting duck in the Winnipeg area. • The Oregon Optimist Club held its charter night banquet at the Fitchburg Town Hall. The club was organized the previous October and its charter request was approved

in July. The new club had 35 members. The officers were LaVerne Stordock, president; William Murphy, vice-president; Ray Emling, secretary-treasurer; Russell Sackett, Donald Snow, and Bernard Killian, directors; James Bossingham, sergeant-at-arms. • The OHS cross country team won the Central Suburban Conference title with a win over Clinton (23-32). The runners for O r eg o n i n c l u d e d H a n s Plummer, John Black, Mark Aylesworth, Bob Navis and Steve Gray. • The OHS football team won their homecoming game over Clinton, 45-20. Homecoming royalty were Jim Swinehart, king and Sandy Green, queen. The queen was presented at the pep rally with a dozen red roses and a charm bracelet from the Chamber of Commerce. • The OHS football team continued on to become champions of the 1969 Central Suburban Conference with their win over Evansville, 40-8. • Robert Hull was appointed the new manager of the C & P Supermarket in Oregon. He would reside at 231 North Main St. • Phil and Mike Barry, co-owners of Barry Stables, attended the Wisconsin Horse Association Awards banquet in Milwaukee to receive two trophies for their horses, “Personality” and “Knolland Stonewall.” • Wisconsin Power and Light announced plans for the construction of a new $140,000 service and operating building on the lot next to their present building. The home on the adjacent lot would be moved (to State Street). NOTE: The old WP&L building has

been torn down and Ziggy’s Audrey (2). Others in the production Restaurant occupies the new building constructed were Pat Neuman, Lily Kim and Bryan Lewis. Members by WP&L.) of the combo were Dave 25 years ago (1994) Skogen, Alan Chin, Ian • The OHS High School McDonald, and Jeff ReifsMarching Band met at the dorfer. The tech crew conGovernor’s mansion where sisted of Mark Chilson, Lat Gov. Tommy Thompson McInosh and Jason Czerwas presented with the won Governor’s Cup by School • The Oregon Optimist Superintendent, Linda Bar- Club elects new officers: rows, and Band Director, D a n i e l F l o e t e r, p r e s i Steve Spiwak. The Grand dent, Daniel Behrend 1st National Band Award had vice-president, Steve Suprebeen awarded to the band at ant, 2nd vice-president, and the Festival of States Band Cliffton Lawson, secretary / Contest held in Florida ear- treasurer. lier in the year. The event • This was the first time included a performance by the OHS girls’ tennis team the band and a Wisconsin qualified (singles) playstyle brat and burger party ers; sending Tammy Byrne on the grounds of the man- and Lisa Barrroiilhet to the sion. WIAA state tennis tourna• Oregon members of the ment. Wisconsin Youth Sympho• The OHS boys’ soccer ny Orchestra for the 1994- team clinched the Badger 95 season were Allison Conference Championship Gipp, Curtis Rueden, Sarah and the right to advance to Spiwak, Matt Pickett, Dawn the regional competition. Trexel, David Skogen, Sar• The Oregon Cross ah Halverson, Erin Vander- Country Team had three of pan, Ian Honeyman, Nat its members named to the Mclntosh, Catie Honey- 1994 All-Badger Conferman, Annelisa Guries, John ence Team; they were Mike Couillard, Ann Bukowski, Essie, Evan Williams and Joe Okada, Geri Nolden, Josh Johnson. Christine Khati, Andrew Stein, Justin Gray and Aar- 10 years ago (2009) • After trailing 21-0 in on Gooze. • T h e t h e m e f o r t h e the third quarter. the OHS Homecoming dance was football team came back “Celebrate the Magic.” to win their homecoming Alan Chin was king and game against Reedsburg by Lisa Barroilhet, queen. one point, scoring on a two Oregon beat Fort Atkinson, point conversion by Josh 20-6 in the homecoming Graber. The homecoming game for their first win of royalty was Alex Kaeppler, the season. king and Jenna Kleitsch, • OHS students presented queen. a production of the musi• The Oregon Youth Cencal “Little Shop of Hor- ter held an open house and rors.” Actors in the produc- hosted a free dinner, introtion include Amy Kotek as ducing the new manager, Crystal; Amy Kellogg as Chelsea Leachman. Clifton; Jennifer Williams • Dan Brennan opened as Ronette, Zeke Dasho as Postal Connections at 784 Seymour; Emmy Pickett as North Main Street. The Audrey; and Matt Pickett as store was formerly the site

of PostNet. • The OHS girls golf team earned their first ever berth in the Division 1 state competition, where they placed second. Members of the team included Abby Busler, Megan Whip, McKenzie Parks, Linde Sundell, Kandyce Graber and Marisa Koch. Their head coach was Dan Huebsch. Querida Funck, organizer of the Oregon Arts Festival, planned for the second annual event. The festival featured art exhibits at four locations: the Lemery Gallery, Oregon Straw Hat Players new location (201 Market St., Woodland Studios and Cori Lippert’s Studios. • Brooklyn area residents came to the aid of the historic Civil War site, Liberty Pole Hill Park. The Friends of Liberty Pole Hill Park planned to make the park an historic monument, which would include a new flag and pole, a memorial plaque, and some benches. It was to be dedicated in honor of the veterans of all wars. The site was originally used to “muster in” troops for military duty during the Civil War. • The Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club elected new officers: Mary Kay Clark, president; Sherry Hill, vice-president; Eric Farness, secretary; and Maynard Stoehr, treasurer. • The OHS boys’ soccer team won the Badger South Conference Championship with a victory over Milton 3-0. The team was to go on to win the WIAA Division 1 Regional Championship with a win over the Middleton Cardinals, 5-3. Compiled by Gerald Neath, Oregon Area Historical Society

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Boundary: The proposed boundary map divides the district into thirds Continued from page 3 (Knoll), and we will do our best t o a c c o m m o d a t e eve r y o n e ’s request.” The proposed boundary map essentially divides the district laterally into thirds, with students

in the top portion – roughly the northern halves of the City of Fitchburg and Town of Dunn – going to the new Fitchburg K-6 school. Students in the “middle” section – the southern halves of Fitchburg and Dunn, south to

Lincoln Road/Janesville streets in the Village of Oregon – would attend Prairie View or Netherwood Knoll elementaries in the Village of Oregon, and Rome Corners Intermediate. Any students living south of the Lincoln Road/Janesville Street

line would attend Brooklyn Ele- alter the plan based on public mentary and RCI. comments. The school board is expected to Email Unified Newspaper Group continue discussions on the new reporter Scott De Laruelle at boundaries at its Oct. 28 meetscott.delaruelle@wcinet.com. ing, though Busler said the board could make a “conceptual approval” of the plan, with time left to

Legals VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN 2020 PROPOSED BUDGETS The Village Board for the Village of Brooklyn will conduct a public hearing for the proposed 2020 Budgets on November 11, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 210 Commercial St. 2020 Budgets are summarized below. Complete budgets can be viewed at the Village Clerk's Office, 210 Commercial St, Brooklyn, WI during regular hours, Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

General Fund Debt Service Fund Mt Hope Cemetery Capital Projects TID#2

$ $ $ $ $

647,164 193,075 7,214 -

$ $ $

847,452 842,941 4,511 0.53516% 8.14

2020 General Fund Taxes

2019

Proposed 2020

BUDGET

Est. Year End

BUDGET

598,980

646,565

Other Taxes

57,700

56,421

57,700

Intergovernmental Revenues

248,612

254,251

259,484

Licenses & Permits

28,565

32,362

29,220

Fines, Forfeitures, & Penalties

1,500

4,496

1,500

Public Charges for Services

99,810

110,751

103,150

Investment & Misc. Income

20,750

46,168

General Fund Revenues

1,055,917

1,103,429

General Government

198,313

192,250

207,038

Public Safety

Beginning Fund Balance

2019 $

473,242

455,774

512,834

305,979

281,548

323,872

66,333

67,570

Development Expenses

12,050

12,609

General Fund Expenditures

1,055,917

1,009,751

Est Revenues

1,103,429

Est Expenditures

1,009,751

Est Ending Fund Balance

902,335

188,151

193,075

Special Assessments and Interest Income $

8,744

17,151

7,621

65,975 12,550 1,122,269 6.30%

Debt Service Fund

808,657

24,800

Leisure Activities

Loan Proceeds

General Fund

1,122,419 6.30%

Public Works

Taxes

Debt Service Fund Revenues

196,895

205,302

200,696 1.93%

Debt Repayment

196,895

200,696

Debt Service Expenditures

196,895

200,696 1.93%

Cemetery Fund

2019

Beginning Fund Balance

Est Revenues

205,302

Est Expenditures

196,895

Est Ending Fund Balance

28,408

Cemetery Fund

20,001

8,104

7,214

Beginning Fund Balance

24,169

2,746

4,362

2,746

Est Revenues

12,466

Cemetery Fund Revenues

10,850

12,466

9,960 -8.20%

Est Expenditures

7,398

Est Ending Fund Balance

29,237

Contracted Services

6,500

5,204

6,500

Supplies & Expenses

4,350

2,194

3,460

Cemetery Fund Expenditures

10,850

7,398

9,960 -8.20%

Capital Project Fund

Taxes

54,000

Capital Project Loan/Refi

382,890

Capital Project Fund Revenues

436,890

Misc

$ $

436,890

Est Expenditures

342,007

Est Ending Fund Balance

94,883

250,141

Squad vehicle

20,678

Street projects

71,188

Capital Project Expenditures

342,007

Special Revenue Fund Restitution

Beginning Fund Balance

2019 $

53,301

400

477

400

Est Revenues

2,313

Recreation Committee-Fund Raisers

3,500

1,836

3,500

Est Expenditures

13,024

Special Revenue Fund Revenues

3,900

2,313

3,900 0.00%

Est Ending Fund Balance

42,590

12,042

Donations

1,000

982

1,000

Special Revenue Fund Expenses

1,000

13,024

1,000 0.00%

TIF Increment/exempt computers

Expense TIF #1 Total Expenses

Taxes Levied Loan Proceeds Revenue from other sources Tax Increment TIF#2 Total Revenues Audit Engineering/Planning General Expenses

Business Park Marke�ng Outlay Debt - Principal & Interest TIF #2 Total Expenses

$ $ $ $

9,006 9,006 885 885

$ $ $ $

9,006 9,006 910 910

$ $ $ $

23,673 23,673 162.86% 750 750 -15.25%

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

47,110 21,388 68,498 735 15,000 1,000 80,000 47,107 143,842

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

47,110 67,856 21,388 136,354 735 13,880 3,521 78,573 47,097 143,806

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

16,077 16,077 -76.53% 750 11,861 12,611 -91.23%

2019 Budget

WATER UTILITY Public Charges

Misc Revenue Water Utility Revenues

18,670

308,779

Expenses

Debt Service

Water Utility Expenses

2019

Beginning Fund Balance

(17,611)

Est Revenues

9,006

Est Expenditures

Est Ending Fund Balance

910 (9,515)

Est Expenditures

(385,595) 143,806

Est Ending Fund Balance

(393,047)

136,354

2020 Proposed Budget

2019 Est Year End

2019

Budget

SEWER UTILITY $

611,305

15,670

Misc. Revenue

53,500

39,051

Transfer in from Cap Proj

131,862

Sewer Utility Revenues

664,805

703,237

658,805 0.90%

Expenses

480,793

303,417

473,633

Debt Service

299,076

289,505

298,800

Sewer Utility Expenses

779,869

592,922

772,433 -0.95%

7,486

297,994

309,342 0.18%

301,884

177,684

287,075

60,398

60,198

362,282

238,082

$ $ $ $

Balance 12/31/2019 2,676,744 422,285 2,522,531 11,710

$ $ $ $

2019 $

Est Revenue

Public Charges

2020 Prin Payment $ 149,064 $ 48,674 $ 233,263 $ 11,710

TIF #2 Beginning Fund Balance

293,672

290,508

DEBT

General Obliga�on Water Bond Sewer Bonds TID #2 Loan

2020 Proposed Budget

2019 Est Year End

290,109

347,273 -4.14%

532,324

611,305 47,500 -

Balance 12/31/2020 2,527,680 373,611 2,289,268 -

Posted: October 21, 2019 Published: October 24, 2019 WNAXLP VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 32 AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND RECREATE SECTION 32-87 OF CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN REGARDING WINTER PARKING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 32-87: Chapter 32, Traffic and Vehicles; Article III, Parking, Standing, and Stopping; Section 32-87, Winter Parking; of the Code of the Village of Brooklyn Code is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows: Sec. 32-87 Winter parking. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, after an ice event or snowfall of at least one inch, no on-street parking will be allowed on any street in the village between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 through March 31. If snow removal is necessary between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., the police department will require vehicles parked thereon to be moved as needed. (b) After an ice event or snowfall of at least one inch, no on-street parking will be allowed on Hotel Street between Commercial Street (Hwy. 92) and North Rutland Avenue (Hwy. MM) between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 through March 31. If snow removal is necessary from 7:00  a.m. to 3:00 a.m., the police department will require vehicles parked thereon to be moved as needed. (c) Section 32-82 is adopted by reference. (d) Any vehicle parked in violation of subsection (a) or (b) of this section be may be ticketed $30 and/or towed. Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Brooklyn, Wisconsin, this 14th day of October, 2019. PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 24, 2019 WNAXLP *** PWSID: 11302511 DNR VIOLATION: 71530688 MC DANE COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Monitoring Requirements Not Met for OREGON WATERWORKS We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Between 07/27/2019 and 08/06/2019, we collected only 2 of the 4 required samples for disinfection byproduct contaminants, and therefore

721,583 2,465,907 748,523 198,445 342,098

1,009,765 3,323,534 932,505 270,657 519,693

1,097,069 3,367,621 955,614 301,718 605,832

1,177,710 3,449,580 950,706 298,145 587,263

12.55% 7.51% 7.49% 10.17% 5.99%

53,440 0 0 275,844 6,264,368

100,536 0 0 0 6,064,709

34,062 0 0 0 4,513,620

55,351 0 0 0 6,111,505

100,094 0 0 0 6,427,948

95,543 0 0 0 6,558,947

-4.97% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 8.15%

Revenues over Expenditures

-4,094,688

-4,120,864

-2,731,548

-4,001,936

-4,468,809

-4,450,539

8.00%

General FundProperty Taxes

3,951,810

4,120,864

4,468,809

4,450,539

8.00%

1,389,319

118,928

Beginning Fund Balance

2,552,832

-142,878

2,409,954

2,527,718

Ending Fund Balance

2,409,954

3,796,116

2,527,718

cannot be sure of the quality of your drinking water during that time. What precautions should be taken at this time? There are no special precautions you need to take at this time. However, it is important to remember that the quality of your drinking water is not known at this time. What was the cause of the missed monitoring requirements? Due to the Village surpassing a population of 10,000 people, our quarterly sampling changed from 2 to 4 samples. The two new sampling locations had not been established at the time of sampling. What is being done to correct the problem? Two new sampling locations have been established and the required number of four samples will be collected during the scheduled October 25th — November 4th sampling period. When will the problem be resolved? This will be resolved October 25th — November 4th during our next scheduled sampling window. If you have questions regarding the safety of our drinking water, please contact: Jeff Rau — Director of Public Works Name of Responsible Person 608-835-3118 Area Code-Telephone Number 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575 Street Address, City, State Zip I certify that the information and statements contained in this public notice are true and correct and have been provided to consumers in accordance with the delivery, content, format, and deadline requirements in Subchapter VII of ch. NR 809, Wis. Adm. Code. Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. Signature, /s/ Jeff Rau Date, October 21, 2019 Published: October 24, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMLEMENTATION PLAN FOR 124 ROSEWOOD AVENUE VILLAGE OF OREGON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Oregon will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in the Board Room of the Oregon Village

Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, to consider the approval of the General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan submitted by Adam Coyle for constructing an apartment project. Improvements to be made to the property described as follows: 124 Rosewood Avenue, Village of Oregon, Dane County Parcel No. 165-0509-124-7692-1 A copy of the amended General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan is on file at the office of the Village Clerk. Office hours of the Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission intends to deliberate and act upon the request. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request Peggy S.K. Haag Village Clerk Published: October 24 and 31, 2019 WNAXLP *** OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION helping students acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes to achieve their individual potential From Oregon School District Mission Statement DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019 TIME: 6:15 PM PLACE: OSD Innovation Center, OHS, 456 North Perry Parkway Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice of Meeting and Approval of Agenda AGENDA A. CLOSED SESSION 6:15 Consideration of moving into closed session on the agenda item noted below: 1. Consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data regarding district administrators, Wis. Stats. § 19.85(1)(c) 2. Adjourn from Closed Session B. CONSENT CALENDAR 6:30 NOTE: Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be

Beginning Fund Balance

Expenditures

Revenues over (under) Expenditures

Governmental and Trust Funds General Fund Sick Leave Fund Library Fund Library Operating Fund Cable TV Franchise Hermsen Property Fund CDA Senior Center Donations Fund Preserve the Water Tower Herman Cemetery Trust Police Special Revenue Fund Refuse and Recycling Pickup Room Tax Revenue Canine Fund TIF #3 Special Revenue Fund TIF #4 Special Revenue Fund TIF #5 Fund Work Force Housing 2008 Borrowing Debt Service 2010 TIF #2 Borrowing General Debt Issue 2016 Borrowing Debt Service TIF #4 TID #5 Debt Service Fund Developers Storm Water Fee Park Fund Street Improvement Cemetery Land Purchase Equipment Capital Fund Oregon Bike Trails Playing Fields Development South East Business Park DNR Grant Fund TIF #4 Capital Projects Civic Campus Plan Projects Cemetery Perpe tual Care Library Wackman Trust

6,558,947 15,000 536,355 914,935 129,190 3,100 20 600 300 2 9,850 513,000 60,000 8,400 398,976 62,085 182,356 1,500 383,226 0 1,359,497 138,270 22,150 0 247,950 325,645 150 752,000 280,000 1,145,200 75,000 0 1,015,000 15,000 1,200 73

6,558,947 0 316,337 914,935 135,240 0 0 0 700 100 8,000 516,000 52,000 5,000 393,767 110,095 193,578 168,000 383,225 75,527 1,359,497 138,270 22,150 2,000 395,500 1,454,400 0 750,000 386,000 1,319,602 41,370 0 1,481,043 15,000 0 0

0 15,000 220,018 0 (6,050) 3,100 20 600 (400) (98) 1,850 (3,000) 8,000 3,400 5,209 (48,010) (11,222) (166,500) 1 (75,527) 0 0 0 (2,000) (147,550) (1,128,755) 150 2,000 (106,000) (174,402) 33,630 0 (466,043) 0 1,200 73

2,528,884 178,007 779,549 64,743 66,315 2,375 1,956 71,350 1,788 687 36,213 12,916 9,163 49,518 91,761 (16,599) 69,669 495,160 22,003 76,562 309,547 62,346 (9,627) 18,854 315,934 3,62,114 60,247 699,932 117,815 1,175,825 27,666 (311,144) 468,643 (14,716) 70,995 10,073

2,528,884 193,007 999,567 64,743 60,265 5,475 1,976 71,950 1,388 589 38,063 9,916 17,163 52,918 96,970 (64,609) 58,447 487,950 22,004 1,035 309,547 62,346 (9,627) 16,854 168,384 2,493,359 60,397 701,932 11,815 1,001,423 61,296 (311,144) 2,600 (14,716) 72,195 10,146

Total Government and Trust Funds

15,154,977

17,196,283

-2,041,306

11,166,526

9,125,220

1,152,590 1,716,500

1,150,586 1,712,072

2,004 4,428

6,449,671 12,905,799

6,451,675 12,910,227

Revenues TIF #1

TIF#2 Fund TIF Revenue

1,046,387 3,208,633 884,484 270,614 554,055

TIF#1 Fund TIF#1 Total Revenues

961,847 3,317,721 899,201 238,485 517,830

Interest Earned

Recreation Committee Expenses

Budgeted revenue estimates and expenditures appropriations for the year 2020 for the Village of Oregon are hereby adopted per the summary below as set forth in the budget document: 2020Budget Summary 2018 2019 2019 2019 2020 2020 2020 Percent Actual Budget 9 Month Projected Dept Head Admin Adopted Change Actual Proposed Proposed General Fund Revenues Taxes other than property 43,046 41,994 42,583 42,582 42,200 42,200 42,200 0.49% Intergovernmental Revenue 804,961 842,244 667,770 852,805 812,744 876,926 876,926 4.12% Licenses & Permits 194,703 215,600 208,408 211,467 214,690 214,690 214,690 -0.42% Fines, Forfeits & Penalties 139,377 100,000 121,033 132,565 112,500 112,500 112,500 12.50% Public Charges 87,276 142,283 78,261 85,035 141,645 146,645 146,645 3.07% Intergovernmental Charges 178,248 173,047 155,302 168,370 181,898 183,259 183,259 5.90% 158,962 28.33% Miscellaneous Revenue 152,142 123,873 166,793 183,762 147,462 158,962 Other Financing Sources 569,929 304,804 338,923 432,983 306,000 373,226 373,226 22.45% 2,169,680 1,943,845 1,782,073 2,109,569 1,959,139 2,108,408 2,108,408 8.47%

Net increase (decrease) in fund balance Special Revenue Fund

2019

Beginning Fund Balance Est Revenue

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the public hearing for the 2020 annual budget for the Village of Oregon will be held at 5:00 p.m. on November 18, 2019 [at least 15 days after publication], in the Village Board Room, 117 Spring Street, Lower Level, Oregon, Wisconsin. The detailed budget is available for public inspection at Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Culture and Recreation Conservation and Development Capital Outlay Debt Service Other Financing oSurces

2019

Taxes Public Charges for Services

Intergovernmental Revenues

PROPOSED LEVY 2019 Levy Levy Increase Percent Increase Proposed Mill Rate

% Change

VILLAGE OF OREGON 2020 BUDGET DOCUMENT AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 65.90(3)

Ending Fund Balance

Negative amounts in Revenues over (under) expenditures are fund balance applied. Proprietary Funds Water Utility Sewer Utility Total Proprietary Funds

Total All Funds

Village Tax Levy General Fund Sick Leave Fund Library Operating Fund TID #4 Special Revenue TID #5 TID #5 Debt Service Fund 2008 Debt Issues 2011 Debt Issues TID #4 Debt Service Fund Total Tax Levy Estimated assessed value

2,862,658

6,432

19,355,470

19,361,902

20,058,941

-2,034,874

30,521,996

28,487,123

2019 9 Month Actual

2019 Projected

2020 Dept Head Proposed

2020 Admin Proposed

2018 Actual

2019 Budget

3,951,810 30,920 572,041 0 0 0 226,258 948,096 0

4,120,861 22,500 586,928 0 20,000 0 235,047 1,091,174 46,099

5,729,125 1,069,921,300

Estimated mill rate (per $1,000)

2,869,090 18,024,067

5.3547

6,122,609 1,134,772,570

5.3955

2020 Adopted

4,120,864 22,500 586,928 0 20,000 0 235,047 1,091,174 46,099

4,468,809 34,000 682,087 20,000 0 21,550 210,259 1,210,445 64,973

4,450,539 15,000 653,892 10,000 0 21,025 210,259 1,167,545 60,648

6,122,612

6,712,123

6,588,908

1,134,772,570 1,134,772,570 1,218,704,170 1,218,704,170 1,218,704,170

5.3955

5.5076

5.4065

Percent Change 8.00% -33.33% 11.41% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% -10.55% 7.00% 31.56% 7.62% 7.40%

0.20%

Total indebtedness as of 12/31/18 General Obligation Debt 16,368,424 Water/Sewer Debt 2,875,000 Debt Limit (5% of Equalized value) is $61,619,770. At the end of 2019 the village is at 31.22% of the available debt limit. 2. The Property Tax Levy required to finance the 2020 budget is: $6,588,908. The Tax Rate to be established at: $5.4065 per assessed $1,000 of property value.

Peggy Haag, Village Clerk Published: October 24, 2019 WNAXLP

removed from the calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Approval of Payments 3. Treasurers Report, if any 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements, if any 5. Staff Assignments, if any 6. Field Trip Requests, if any 7. Acceptance of Donations, if any: 8. Safety State Grant Drill Report Acceptance, if any: C. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04 has established an opportunity for the public to address the Board. In the event community members wish to address the Board, 15 minutes will be provided;

otherwise the agenda will proceed as posted. D. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report 2. Student Report E. ACTION ITEMS 1. Retirement of Dr. Busler effective June 30, 2020 2. Superintendent Position effective July 1, 2020 3. Approval of 2019-2020 Budget 4. Approval of Tax Levy 5. Attendance Area Boundaries 6. Naming of Elementary #4 F. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Superintendents Report G. CLOSING 1. Future Agenda

2. Check Out H. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION Consideration of moving into closed session on the agenda items noted below: 1. Conferring with Legal Counsel about Potential Land Acquisition pursuant to Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(e) and Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(g) I. ADJOURNMENT Go to: www.OregonSD.org/board meetings/agendas for the most updated version agenda. Published: October 24, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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Deborah A. Dorman Newton, age 68, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. She was born on Jan. 16, 1951, the daughter of Earl and Della (Keilhofer) Dorman. Deborah graduated from Lodi High School and Madison Beauty College. She was a waitress at the Waterfall Restaurant and DJ’s Steakhouse both in Oregon. Deborah was an avid reader. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed being in the company of others, especially her grandchildren and her furry felines. She is survived by her husband, Bill; children, Todd (Torry) Fredrick, Billie Jo (Jeremy) Fredrick, and Brandon Dorman; grandchildren, Marcus, Mason, and Chase Fredrick and Taylor (Ashlyn) and Ryley Thurler; great-grandchildren, Marley, Lennon, Kai and Pax Thurler; her bonus family, David (Kara), Lynne (Dave) Johnson, Erika Jo Johnson, Nathan and Erin Newton; siblings, Sandy (Ken) Meier, Lynda (Bob) Busse; and many

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nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Earl “Buddy”. A celebration of life will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 47 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Deborah’s name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago, Ill. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 835-3515

Cunningham wins Army scholarship EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

A 2018 Oregon High School graduate has won an Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarship to attend Ripon College. Rhett A. Cunningham was awarded the scholarship on a “merit basis, reflecting academic achievement, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, specific performance or accomplishment, leadership abilities and personal

interviews,” according to an Army news release. The scholarship includes tuition and fees, as well as an annual book allowance and a monthly stipend for up to 10 months of each school year the scholarship is in effect. Cunningham is the son of Steven W. Cunningham of Edgerton and Michelle L. Willits of Oregon. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

OHS graduate receives John T. Lyle Memorial scholarship Mariah Miller, a recent Oregon High School graduate, received a scholarship from the John T. Lyle Memorial Tr u s t F u n d for the 20192020 school year. The schol- Miller arship is given to students who have a career goal in agriculture or a related field, exhibit a strong sense of community volunteerism and service, maintain high grades and

2003 CHEVY Silverado 2500HD 4x4, 6.0L, ext. cab, topper, bedliner. $10,500. 563-552-6344.

OREGON. 185 Ash Street. Oct. 25, 8a-5p. Oct. 26, 8a-noon. Clothing men's, women's, children's and women's shoes. Half-price Sat. only. STOUGHTON. HALLOWEEN Sale. 275 Taylor Lane. Sat. 9a-5p. Half-off everything.

Lawn & Garden SNOW BLOWER for sale. 208 cc. MDP. Runs great. Good shape. $300. 608-873-5216.

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WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks. We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59, Edgerton 608-884-3114

IN-HOME CAREGIVER. Monday and Friday, 7am-2pm. Nights-Mon., Tues., Sat., 4pm-9pm. Easy work, high pay, references. Perfect for a retired individual. 608-426-0807. OTR DRIVER needed. Pulling step deck, good pay, benefits, good home time, 3 plus years experience. Winkers Transfer LLC. 608-347-7912.

Rentals GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month,includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at:139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575

SCHOOL-AGED TEACHER After School Clubs, Incorporated is now hiring Teachers for our School-Aged program located in Oregon, serving children 5-13 years of age. The energetic candidate must have successfully completed the Asst. and Teacher classes along with being an experienced Teacher in a childcare setting. We provide a great working environment and flexibility of scheduling for our dedicated staff members. If you enjoy working with children, please call Jamie, Janelle or Lisa at 835-9808 or you may send a resume to ASC, 276 Soden Drive, Oregon, WI 53575.

APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $810 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at 300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. 608-877-9388

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OFFICE CLEANING in Stoughton Mon-Fri 5pm. Visit our website: www. capitalcityclean.com or call our office 608-831-8850.

ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x25 10x30 Security Lights-24/7 access OREGON/BROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900

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A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 SNOW PLOWING Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-873-7038 or 608-669-0025

Pets BLUE HEELER and Mini/Golden Doodle Cross puppies, wormed and first shots, $350. Cuba City. 608-2198638. PUREBRED Australian Shepherd puppies, 5 blue merle, 2 tri-color, 1st shots, mother on site, very intelligent, smart, ready now. $400 each. 608943-6360. Livingston.

FOR SALE: Massey Ferguson 550 combine, both heads. 608-965-3643.

Farm FRITZ BARN PAINTING SUPER FALL SPECAIL! Rusty roofs, alumakote and zinc. Free-estimate. 608-2213510.

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golf course Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom| Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628

Real Estate LAKEVIEW HOMESITE. Driftless area, 20 minutes Madison-Spring Green. Approx. 3 acres. See website (forsalebyowner.com, Listing No. 24196959). 608-795-4365.

RENT SKIDLOADER MINI-EXCAVATOR 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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THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

BUYING ALL Types of horses and ponies. Riding or ot. Cash paid. 262930-9271.

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WANTED: CONSIGNORS for the upcoming PAPA Alliance Black hided Feeder Calf and Yearling sales at Bloomington Livestock Exchange, Bloomington, WI. Sale dates are November 1, December 6 and January 3. Call and get on the early listings for whichever sale works best for you. No dairy crosses. All new on November 15 PAPA Alliance is sponsoring its first red hided sale for Red Angus and Hereford and all other red calves and yearlings. Take advantage of this all new sale specifically for red hided cattle. For information contact Greg May 608-574-0719 or BLE 608-994-2020.

RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240

THE Oregon Observer CLASSIFIEDS, the best place to buy or sell. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.

STANDARD PODDLE Puppies born 8-13-19, vet checked, dew claws removed, family raised. $850 males, $875 females. Call or text 608-8439444.

FOR SALE: Beef cross bull calves from my own personal herd. 608-9436149.

NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088

CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Oregon Observer unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

FARM DOGS: Border Collie Heeler puppies, cute markings, working parents, $100 each. No Sunday sales. 9547 Cty U, Shullsburg, WI 53586.

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FRENCHTOWN SELF-STORAGE Only 6 miles South of Verona on Hwy PB.| Variety of sizes available now. 10x10=$65-month 10x15=$75-month 10x20=$85-month 10x25=$95-month 12x30=$120-month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244

DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337

BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin.

participate in 4-H or FFA. Miller plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in the fall. She has participated in 4-H for 9 years and FFA for three years. Miller plans to study animal science with the long term goal of working in a farm or laboratory conducting research and developing processes to improve quality meat animal production, according to a news release. Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.

For more information, call or email Kevin at 608-225-3693 or KHenry@madison.com

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Elementary school fall festival

Photos by Mackenzie Krumme

Andy and Ethan Psak break boards with their feet while practicing karate during Fall Fest Saturday, Oct. 19 at Prairie View Elementary School.

Joe, Giana and Amelia Goglio create frames for their recent family photos during Fall Fest.

Charlie Kinney, 3, Oregon, paints his prize pumpkin during Fall Fest.

Katie and Emily Krueger try on different outfits before getting their picture taken.

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 10 AM TO 2 PM Oregon Police Department 383 Park St, Oregon

Fall fest supplied 300 pumpkins for children and families to take home and decorate during Fall Fest.

Cameron Kilburg, 5, slides down the bouncy house during Fall Fest.

SAFELY DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION, OVER THE COUNTER AND PET MEDICINES! FREE! Please, no sharps or illegal substances.

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