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As students in the Oregon School District progress from elementary school to eventually walking across the dais with their high school diplomas, they’re constantly learning not only academics, but social and emotional skills. It’s a process steadily evolving throughout the grade levels. It starts with concepts like “Everyday Superheroes” spreading kindness at Netherwood and evolves into Rome Corners Intermediate School students vying to have good deeds recognized at “ROAR assemblies.” By the time students reach middle and high school, the foundation is set for the next level. At Oregon Middle School, the focus for tweens and young teens is on respecting themselves,

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Observer series on PBIS This spring, the Observer is looking at how the Oregon School District has used Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at its various schools to help with student behavior and achievement. April: Series overview May: Elementary and intermediate schools June: Oregon middle school and high school others and their surroundings, highlighted by weekly circles, where each student gets a turn to talk about issues important to them. At Oregon High School, students prepare for the “real world” by a fouryear course in “Panther PRIDE,” learning life skills like responsibility and empathy and taking a more active role in their education. All of these initiatives

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Oregon senior Sydney McKee, left, and junior Emma Halverson celebrate after the Panthers won the WIAA Division 2 state championship in a shootout over Whitefish Bay on Saturday in Milwaukee.

Oregon defeats Whitefish Bay in shootout The Oregon girls soccer team won a shootout to clip Whitefish Bay 2-1 in a thrilling WIAA Division 2 state championship on Saturday, June 15, at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. The Panthers (18-0-1) won the gold ball for the second time in five years. Oregon got penalty kick goals from senior defender Sydney McKee, junior defender Emma

Halverson, senior Randey Lewis and senior midfielder Katie Eisele to win the shootout 4-1. Junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer stopped two shots in the shootout to preserve the victory. The Panthers have made a run to state five straight years and finished as the runner-up last year.

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The village will put a stoplight at a widened intersection of Janesville and Park streets, rather than a roundabout. It’s expected to be installed in the next few months. More than 40 people attended a public information meeting earlier this month, and public works director Jeff Rau told the Village Board the stoplight plan got overwhelming support. The plan, which the board approved Monday, includes dedicated left turn lanes and signals and will open the intersection for two lanes of traffic. Rau said the roundabout would have restricted access to the businesses along that intersection and would also impact the surrounding wetland, as the roundabout would have required expanding the intersection. While signals can cause traffic to get backed up during rush hour, Rau said timers would force a green light. Some at the June 4 meeting suggested creating what is referred to as a “refuge island,” or a raised strip in the middle of the crosswalks for pedestrians who were not able to completely cross the intersection, which Rau said he felt was a good idea. Traffic engineers will now prepare design documents for the village, with an anticipated construction timeline set for late this summer. Village president Jeanne Carpenter thanked those who participated by attending and engaging with the meeting. “I was very proud to be a public servant at that meeting,” she said.

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The new liquor license for the Oregon Ice Arena will allow sales to be open throughout the arena, rather than only at the bar. The Village Board granted Paulie’s Grill and Cafe a liquor license Monday night, a month after trustees had asked for more information about how alcohol would be consumed and monitored at the ice arena. It had been pointed out that in the past, patrons took alcohol to places not explicitly allowed by the license. Manager Sue Cowan was seeking a new license because her son, Ben Cowan, and Larry Clemens bought it from the former nonprofit corporation that had owned it. The board approved the license with no restrictions, allowing sales to be open throughout all events, despite concerns from some citizens and trustees about drinking during youth events.

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package for construction of a few long-term solutions that will also help alleviate some flooding around the Villages of Foxboro Condominiums. Public works director Jeff Rau told the board engineers confirmed the gravity pipeline would help fix the flooding problems and it would also help the condos and multi-family units in the area, with representatives from the condo association expressing enthusiasm about working with the village to help come up with a mutual solution. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@ wcinet.com.

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Village trustee Jeff Boudreau has resigned from the Village Board effective Aug. 31 after five years in the position. He told the Observer in an email he is Boudreau leaving to pursue an MBA at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. “It has truly been an honor to serve the residents of the Village of Oregon,” he wrote. “A little more than five years ago, I ran on the promise to preserve the past and prepare the future of the village.” The board has to consider how to fill the vacant seat. It could either leave the seat vacant until next year’s election or it could seek applications from interested people who would then go through an interview process with the existing board members. No action was taken, as the board agreed it wanted time to consider the next steps. Last year, a vacancy in August yielded seven applicants, and the board

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selected Randy Glysch. Boudreau was not at Monday’s meeting, but he told the Observer he might consider running again after he graduates in 2022. Boudreau, a bank manager in McFarland, has been an outspoken critic of the Village Board’s decision to provide $6 million to the library project, which was projected to cost about $10 million. He said he appreciated being part of community infrastructure investment and a resurgence in the restoration of historic buildings, including the Tin Man project, TIF redistricting and the private and public partnerships that led to the new youth center and food pantry. “This is just the beginning of infrastructure improvements that will deliver both a new library and a new senior center over the next two to five years,” he wrote. “I look forward to our village welcoming a new board member and to seeing how that person’s vision shapes the villages growth going forward. “We wish him all the best and are happy for him to be doing that,” village president Jeanne Carpenter said during the Monday night board meeting.

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“When they get done, they’re sweaty and smelly, and I don’t think they want to go anywhere else to have their beer,” she said. “(We’re) not a destination bar, just for the convenience of the people coming in and to generate some income.” Trustee Amanda Peterson said she was “on the fence,” but she voted in favor. “There may be parents who don’t drink and don’t want their kids around that, but because that’s where hockey practice is, that’s where they have to be,” she said. Peterson added she wanted to “try to be fair” and treat the concession stand in the same as others. Hilari Rottier, a parent of some children who practice at the ice arena, told the board she has never seen parents act inappropriately under the influence during practice or games here or elsewhere. “I would really like to have this work because the revenue that it brings in help keeps the space going, having a beer during practice or at games is not that big of a deal,” she said.

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Cowan said she anticipates targeting sales for when beverages would be more likely to be sold, particularly during the adult leagues that use the arena, and added that sales would be limited to the lobby area. While there is an opportunity for her to seek outside sales, she said she doesn’t anticipate pursuing that. Village president Jeanne Carpenter criticized the process, saying constituents have openly wondered why the village wasn’t treating the ice arena concession stand “like we would any business.” “I can take my kid into a bar; that’s just the way Wisconsin rules,” she said. “You always hope that people don’t do that, but that’s the way the law is written.” She added that there haven’t been any problems so far. “I think Sue has done a great job managing the concession stand,” she said. Police chief Brian Uhl said his concern is the mix of juveniles and alcohol. “We haven’t had any issues, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen,” he said. Cowan said Paulie’s is not a “destination bar,” but mostly is a convenience for the arena’s participants.

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Architects should attempt to save trees Architects designed site plans for the new library before they received an arborist report on the property. That report arrived on June 11, weeks after the site plans had been presented and decided on. The two healthiest trees on the twoand-a-half acre property are in the middle of the building footprint. The architects said “it would be difficult” to draw up a new plan to work around the two trees. The Library Building Committee accepted that. They ignored the arborist’s report, which stated: “Tree No. 11: Mature Burr Oak (The Mother Tree) This is the best tree on the property. It is in great shape for its age. If the root system is protected and it’s pruned properly, it will survive and live for many years. This tree is a prime specimen. I highly suggest preserving this tree. It is an education icon.” The report also states, “Tree No. 12: Red Oak (east of Mother Tree) This tree is in good shape. No signs of decline. If the root system’s protected and the tree is pruned, it will live for many years.” The trees were measured following online calculations to determine their age. Tree No. 11 is 11-and-a-half feet in circumference and 285 years old, dating before the Declaration of Independence. Tree No. 12 is seven feet in circumference and 107 years old, dating

before World War I. Difficult is not impossible. President John F. Kennedy said, “We choose to go to the moon … and do other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard; because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills.” We’re not asking for the moon. We’re asking to save two iconic trees. Richard Ryan states, “Nature is fuel for the soul … important for both mental and physical health … having (nature) be more a part of our lives is critical, especially when we live in built environments.” Netta Weinstein highlights “implications for planners and architects. Incorporating parks and other representations of nature into urban environments may help build a stronger sense of community among residents … to that extent that our links with nature are disrupted, we may lose some connection with each other. Gavin Jenkins describes “increasing pressure on green spaces within urban settings … the challenge facing cities is that there is increasing evidence about the value of city parks but we continue to see the demise of these spaces.” Let’s not make that mistake – it cannot be undone. Carol Bloom Village of Oregon

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t is officially summer when you see all the exciting things coming up for Oregon Summer Fest. Oregon’s annual festival is June 20-23 at Kiser Fireman’s Park (245 Brook St.), and every year, people I know talk about all the fun we have. Sunday is my favorite day – I get to reflect on the weekend and watch the young and old show up to see the parade. The excitement in their eyes of what is coming next in the parade. The Knutson families all together enjoying the day and maybe without cell phones. OK, taking pictures is great memories. There are many things going on, so please check the Oregon chamber website to see it all (oregonwi. com). Lots of hard work and energy goes into Oregon Summer Fest, and we could not do it without the help from all our volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers, so why don’t you ask some friends and family to come out and lend a hand? On our website, if you click news and events and pick volunteers, you can see when you can volunteer. We have a new carnival, Spectrum Entertainment. They will

bring many new and thrilling rides. We are excited to have them come to Oregon. Tickets are available at several local businesses or online at spectrumcarnival.com. Some of the new rides may include: Scrambler, Force 10, Zipper, Swinger, Rock Tug, Groovy bus, Merry go round, Super slide, Glass House, Bumper Car (scooter) barrel of monkey bounce, turtle race, skid steer and the Hustler. You can enjoy softball tournaments throughout the weekend, as well as volleyball all day Saturday. If you have ever wondered if you can learn line dancing – or you already know, feel free to come for free lessons and dancing Thursday night. The fireworks will be at dusk Thursday to kick off Oregon Summer Fest. Let’s hope for no rain, but if it does rain, we will enjoy the fireworks Friday night. There will also be one of the great bands this weekend, the Red Hot Horn Dawgs. Come and enjoy this horn band. It’s fun and fantastic! Our live entertainment for the rest of the weekend is Super Tuesday, an Oregon favorite, on Friday night, and Cherry Pie on Saturday night. We have a great entertainment lineup for Sunday, with Horse, Back 40 and Time Travelers, all with no cover charge. Join us for the Classic Run on Saturday. You can run the 10 mile, 10K, 5K or 2-mile walk, and we

also will have the Free Kids 1k Run. All kids will enjoy a T-shirt and a medal. Signup is available on the chamber website. The parade is Sunday, with a theme of “Wisconsin Pride.” Bucky Badger will be leading the parade, so wear your red and white. The Oregon Fire Department will be in the parade, too, with its red classic fire trucks to celebrate the department’s 125th anniversary this year. Also Sunday is the Thrilla on the Grilla. Our generous sponsor, JL Richards PrimeMeats/Deli and Catering, will be serving BBQ ribs, pulled pork and chicken. All proceeds from the event go to Jaycee Park West renovation and the fireworks. It includes a drawing with a grand prize of $500. Many classic and custom cars will be on the grounds Sunday, so stop by to see all these great automobiles. Please feel free to vote for your favorite car at the information desk. Thank you to all our sponsors. Without their help Summer Fest would not be possible. Special thanks to the elite sponsors and fireworks sponsors for their generous contributions. Please support all these local businesses and say thank you by shopping local. See you at Summer Fest! Judy Knutson is the executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community vision not reflected in library design concepts A community event in May asked citizens to give input regarding the new library and its surroundings. The input provided by the citizens emphasized the desire for creative use of green space, including outdoor activity areas for everyone to enjoy. So far, Library Building Committee decisions indicate that the community’s vision is not a priority. • The conceptual design of the building is 30,000-32,000 square feet, with 120-130 parking spaces. • The paved parking spaces will cover the majority of the beautiful lot and eliminate the majority of existing trees. • The committee cites a village

ordinance requiring 120-130 parking spaces based on the size of the building. There is no data showing 120-130 spaces are needed. • The committee has not studied how many spaces are utilized at our current library. I have performed my own informal study over some months showing an average of 10 cars at our current library on any given day or time. • It is within the scope of the committee’s powers to request a variance from the Village for a reduction in parking spaces, but they have shown no interest in doing this. • The committee repeatedly dismisses residents’ observations

that over 100 parking spaces on the surrounding streets and in the Netherwood Knoll School parking lot across the street are available for overflow parking when exceptional need arises. Many residents and I have voiced concerns, made suggestions and offered alternative solutions. I would like to encourage citizens to become informed and involved in planning what could be a wonderful library for our community. A way to ensure that Oregon gets the library and grounds that people want is for you to attend meetings and express your views. Sara Dewey Village of Oregon

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The Town of Dunn has conserved 4,000 acres of its land, a practice supervisors hope to expand. The town approved sending a letter to federal legislators asking them not to cut funding to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.

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The Town of Dunn has conserved 4,000 acres of its land through its Purchase of Development Rights program, and supervisors want to continue protecting land. The town approved sending a letter to federal legislators at its Monday, June 17, board meeting asking they don’t cut funding to the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. ACEP helps entities secure land from development – either

to secure it for farming purposes or to restore it. The letter notes that funding for the program was in the 2018 Farm Bill and called it a critical program for farm and ranch protection. “At a time when America is losing three acres of farmland every minute,” the letter states, “we can’t afford to lose even a single dollar in the current appropriations process.” The town will send the letter to U.S. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and

U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-2nd District). The bill, which passed Dec. 20, contains some direct funding authorization, but other parts of it are appropriated annually. Ed Minihan, Town of Dunn chair, told the Observer the purpose of the letter is to make sure the right amount of money gets appropriated to help fund town conservation easements. Planning/Land Conservation director Ben Kollenbroich said the town’s program is funded roughly 50 percent by grants through

Dog show set for June 21 Any breed of canine will be welcome to the “Show Off Your Dog” annual dog show at the senior center. What: “Show Off Your The show will take place Dog” annual dog show at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, When: 10 a.m. Friday, where Amy Robinson from June 21 Country View Animal Services, and Dan Antolec Where: Oregon Area Sefrom Happy Buddha Dog nior Center, 219 Park St. Training, will judge each Info: 835-5801 contestant. Awards for canine participants will include “Best Dressed,” “Longest Ears,” “Happiest Tail.” “Most Distracted” and Frozen treats will be

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the ACEP. “We just want to be as fair to our taxpayers as possible and try to leverage as much grant money as possible to offset the cost of the easements,” Kollenbroich said. Minihan said cuts in funding would not stop the town’s conservation efforts. “Our program will go forward no matter what,” he said. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

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After two years of fundraising, there will not be fireworks for the Fourth of July in the Village of Brooklyn this year. The Village Board voted 2-2 Mond a y, J u n e 10, which killed the proposal to approve a special event permit for t h e eve n t , Springer which had been planned for 8-10 p.m. Thursday, July 4. Board members expressed concerns about parking in Legion Park on the grass, the number of Port-APotties required and traffic control following the event. Village President Brit Springer, who helped plan and fundraise for the event through the Brooklyn Area Chamber of Commerce, abstained from voting, but she had said before the vote she was OK waiting a year to figure out some of the concerns. “In my unfortunate arrogance, with having the village do the event prior, and seeing how easy it was, I thought I could emulate that,” Springer said. “This

appears that it needs a little more finesse in the planning with regard to the traffic and whatnot. I don’t want to do it, but I’m willing to hold off for a year.” They discussed having an officer staff the intersection that was the biggest concern but were worried about what precedent they were setting and whether an officer would always be available for big events to do so. Some trustees suggested just having one of them go out and direct traffic, but after extensive discussion, there remained concerns about the police department being OK with that. Vi l l a g e Tr u s t e e P a t Hawkey, one of the two votes against the permit, had mentioned concerns for veterans earlier in the meeting, and before her vote, she said she “never” was in favor of the fireworks. Some residents have started a petition on change.org to reconsider the decision, though it was not an agenda item for the board’s June 17 meeting. The petition had 180 signatures as of Tuesday morning.

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“Miller & Mike” will appear for a free performance from 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday, June 20, at the Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St. Dr. Cletus Bleaker M.D. will visit from 2-2:45 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the youth center and put his unique comedic twist on science experiments. For more information about the events, contact Kelly Allen, youth services and community engagement librarian at kallen@oregonlibrary.org or call 835-3656.

Heading out for a family trip this summer? Join local photography enthusiast Gil Helland from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at the library for a vacation photography learning event. You’ll learn about capturing vacation memories through lighting, composition and other concepts. For information, call 835-3656. Author visit Wisconsin author Ken Hansen will visit the library from 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, June 22.

The senior center will host a “Healthy Living with Chronic Pain” program at 1 p.m. Tuesdays until July 9. This high-level, evidence-based program will teach attendees how to manage chronic pain and live healthier and happier lives. The program will meet two and a half hours per session. The cost is $20, which covers materials and snacks. Registration is required. For information, call 835-5801.

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Noelle Tarrant from Zoozort will bring live animals into the Brooklyn community this week at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at the Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave. Tarrant will teach visitors about animal behavior. During her presentation, she will emphasize habitat, nutrition, conservation and appreciation of fellow creatures. For information, call 455-4201.

The next Oregon Community Band Concer in the Park will be at 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, inside the band shell at the Madsen Memorial & Waterman Triangle Park, 121 Janesville St. Another performance is set for July 2 at the same location. All concerts are free. Refreshments will be available at each performance. For more information, call the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce at 8353697.

Caregiver class The senior center will put on a “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” program at 1 p.m. Thursdays through July 11. This program will show participants who care for those with injuries and illnesses how to reduce stress, improve confidence, manage time and goals, solve problems, communicate feelings, make tough decisions and locate resources. The cost is $25 and includes snacks and the Caregiver Handbook. Scholarships are available if cost is an issue. For information, call 835-5801.

Community calendar Thursday, June 20

• 10 a.m., “Show Off Your Dog” Annual Dog Show, senior center, 835-5801 • 10-10:45 a.m., Miller & Mike Comedy Show, Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St., 835-3656 • 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Summer Fest, Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St., summerfest.oregonwi. com • 6-7 p.m., Vacation photography class, library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., “Zoozort,” Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the Gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info

Friday, June 21

• 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Summer Fest, Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St., summerfest.oregonwi.com

Saturday, June 22

• 7:45 a.m. to 1 a.m., Summer Fest (race registration at 7 a.m.), Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St.,

summerfest.oregonwi.com • 1:30-3 p.m., Author visit – Ken Hansen, library, 835-3556

Sunday, June 23

• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Summer Fest, Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St., summerfest.oregonwi.com

Monday, June 24

• 2-3 p.m., Bookaneers, library, 835-3656 • 6 p.m., Country Heat class, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

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, June 20 WOW: Oregon Village Board Meeting (June 17) ORE: Oregon Panther Girls Soccer WIAA Sectionals vs DeForest (June 6) Friday, June 21 WOW: Senior Center: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia (June 13) ORE: 2019 OHS Commencement Ceremony (June 9) Saturday, June 22 WOW: Senior Center: Silver Threads-Dave & Heather (June 18) ORE: Oregon Panther Girls Soccer WIAA Sectionals vs Ft. Atkinson (June 1) Sunday, June 23 WOW: First Presbyterian Church Service ORE: Summer Fest Parade – LIVE - 12:30pm

Tuesday, June 25

• 9-11 a.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 10-10:30 a.m., Family storytime, library, 836-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing babies storytime, library, 835-3656 • 12:30-1:30 p.m., Un-Book Club, Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St., 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie matinee: “Stan and

Monday, June 24 WOW: Senior Center: Over 90 Celebration (June 19) ORE: Oregon Panther Girls Soccer WIAA Sectionals vs Sauk Prairie (June 8) Tuesday, June 25 WOW: Oregon Community Band – LIVE - 7pm ORE: 2019 WI High School Boys Rugby Division 1 Championships (June 1) Wednesday, June 26 WOW: 2019 Oregon Summer Fest Fireworks ORE: 2019 WI High School Boys Rugby Division 2 Championships (June 1) Thursday, June 27 WOW: 2018 Oregon Summer Fest music: Angels & Outlaws ORE: 2019 WI High School Boys Rugby Division 3 Championships (June 1)

Ollie,” senior center, 835-5801 • 7-8 p.m., Oregon Community Band Concert in the Park, Triangle/ Waterman Park in Downtown Oregon, 835-3697

Wednesday, June 26

• 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 10 a.m., Antique Tractors, senior center parking lot, 835-5801 • 1:30-5:30 p.m., Red Cross Blood Drive, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., redcrossblood.org • 6-7 p.m., Yoga, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

Thursday, June 27

• Noon-1 p.m., Community potluck, Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church, 201 Church St., 4553344 • 2-2:45 p.m., Hillbilly Science Spectacular Comedy Show, Oregon Youth Center, 110 N. Oak St., 8353656

Senior center Monday, June 24 Enchilada Casserole, Cauliflower Confetti Corn with Black Beans Mandarin Oranges Frosted Churro Cake MO – Bean and Cheese Burrito NCS – SF Cookie Packet Tuesday, June 25 Beef Stroganoff Stewed Tomatoes (NAS – 3 tomato wedges) Mixed Green Salad Dressing Fruit Cocktail, Apple Crisp MO – Veggie Stroganoff NCS – Spiced Apples Wednesday, June 26 Seafood Salad Tomato Slices, French Roll Mixed Fruit with Strawberries Shortcake with Whipped Topping MO – Egg Salad NCS – Banana Thursday, June 27 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, June 28 Tuna Casserole Roasted Baby Carrots Pickled Beets Banana, Lime Sherbet MO – Veggie Casserole NCS –SF Ice Cream SO - Chicken Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, June 24 10:30 StrongWomen 10:30 Dominoes 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, June 25 9:00 Veterans’ Group 9:30 Bingo 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 1:00 Healthy Living with Chronic Pain 1:00 Movie: “Stan and Ollie” 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, June 26 10:00 Antique Tractors in the Parking Lot 11:45 Birthday Lunch 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Euchre Thursday, June 27 9:00 Pool Players 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Powerful Tools for the Caregiver 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, June 28 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:00 Dog Show Rain Date 10:45 Balance Class 12:45 Silver Sneakers

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

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

651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship People’s United Methodist Church 103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke

(608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org

Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship St. John’s Lutheran Church

625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship

Vineyard Community Church

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

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

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

The Less We Have, the More We Can Give “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 NIV The freedom that comes from voluntary poverty is related to the fact that having few material possessions allows us to give more of ourselves and to be free of the worries and hassles that come with cars, houses, and other material things that require upkeep. Mother Teresa exhorted her followers to give until it hurts, to relish their poverty, and to understand how voluntary poverty freed one for more important pursuits. The Bible has several important messages about poverty. First, it is clear throughout the Bible that someone who exploits the poor is committing a serious sin for which the Lord will exact punishment: “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” (Proverbs 22:22-23 NIV) Secondly, we are told that our charity and generosity must be done willingly and with an eye to helping our fellow man: “Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?”(James 2:15-16 NIV) And finally, remember that love is an action, and not simply an emotion. We are commanded to love, and we do this through our everyday actions with the people we meet. – Christopher Simon

Jeremy Jones, sports editor

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Shootout leads to gold MARK NESBITT

Assistant sports editor

Being a goalkeeper during a shootout can be an intimidating and lonely feeling. For Oregon junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer, it became a chance to shine. Moyer stopped two kicks in the shootout of the WIAA Division 2 girls soccer championship Saturday, June 15, to help the second-ranked Panthers win their second state in five years. The Panthers earned a shot at the title after shutting out Brookfield East 2-0 in a state semifinal on Thursday, June 13. Oregon (18-0-1) was making its fifth straight state appearance and won the championship for the first time since 2015. The Panthers finished with a school record 103 goals and posted 15 shutouts this season, one away from the school record. Senior defender Sydney McKee said the state title game was reminiscent of her freshman year, in 2016, when Oregon lost the title game to Homestead 2-1 in a shootout after two overtimes. “Being on this team the past four years having to come to state every Photo by Mark Nesbitt year and not getting to go away with that gold ball, it made this win Oregon junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer reacts after stopping a second penalty kick in a shootout against Whitefish Bay in a WIAA Division 2 state so much better,” McKee said. “I’m championship on Saturday, June 15, at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. just ecstatic.” ‘We came into that second Melia has just been unbelievable had a great ball. You have to put it Oregon 2, overtime thinking if we can as far as goalkeeping goes lately,” on frame in order to give yourself Brownell said. “She’s one of the a chance, and Hanna did exactly Whitefish Bay 1 (SO) hold them, we can win that top goalkeepers in the state in my what she needed to do.” With Nelson Brownell Moyer proved up to the challenge Both the Panthers and Blue mind.” shootout because Melia in the shootout, making two saves stepping down as Oregon The Blue Dukes struck first when Dukes dodged bullets in the two on Saturday to propel the Panthers has just been unbelievable Belle Patzer scored on an assist overtimes. In the first extra session, soccer coach, what’s next to a 2-1 win over Whitefish Bay in as far as goalkeeping goes from Starker in the 48th minute. midfielder Maggie Starker fired for the program, Page 9 the state title game at Uilhlein SocPanthers answered when junior a shot with 49 seconds to go that lately. She’s one of the top The cer Park in Milwaukee. midfielder Hanna Rohrer scored Moyer made the save by scooping The title game between secgoalkeepers in the state in from 23 yards out on a direct kick up the shot. With one second left, ond-ranked Oregon and top-ranked Starker’s shot inside the box sailed in the 52nd minute. She said she had shaken off her my mind.’ Whitefish Bay lived up to its bill- nerves with the previous kick going “On those kicks, I try to aim for wide right. ing. In the second overtime, Moyer the far right corner,” Rohrer said. in. After two overtimes where both - coach Nelson Brownell “I knew the wind was behind me. made a save on a shot by Starker in “When I dove, I just went for it the Panthers and Blue Dukes had and trusted my instincts,” Moyer I kicked it less hard than I usually the 10th minute. The Blue Dukes golden scoring opportunities, it said. “When I got on the ball, I got also had two shots sail over the “I’m just so grateful I was able to would.” ended with a 4-1 shootout. Brownell said set plays like free cross bar in the two extra sessions. some confidence that carried on to perform for my team,” Moyer said. Oregon got goals from senior the next couple of shots.” When the Panthers got to the “To be able to come through in the kicks and corner kicks are areas the defender Sydney McKee, junior The Blue Dukes had outshot the end is amazing. It’s been our No. 1 Panthers worked on extra during shootout, that set the stage for the defender Emma Halverson, senior Panthers 24-8 and had 14 corner goal all year.” practice leading up to the state most prolific offense in program Randey Lewis and senior midfield- kicks, but Moyer finished with 10 Oregon coach Nelson Brownell tournament. The Panthers won two history. Oregon finished the season er Katie Eisele. saves. wasn’t surprised it came down to a sectional games sparked by three with a school record 103 goals in a Halverson gave the Panthers a single season. header goals off corner kicks. She entered the championship shootout. 2-1 lead in the shootout, and Moy- game with 41 saves this season and Halverson was excited to contrib“We saw things in games past “We came into that second overer kept the lead by making a diving 15 shutouts, one away from the time thinking if we can hold them, that we didn’t like what was hap- ute a goal in the victory. save on Whitefish Bay senior mid- school record set in 2017. we can win that shootout because pening,” Brownell said. “Hanna fielder Liz Murphy’s shot. Turn to Champs/Page 8

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HTL baseball

Oregon drops two road games to Wiota, Verona MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Parker Debroux, an assistant baseball coach at Platteville High School, is spending some of his time this summer as the manager of the Oregon Home Talent team. The son of Oregon cross country coach Doug Debroux and a 2015 Oregon High School graduate, he brought two recent Platteville graduates with him to play for the Orioles this

summer before they start their college careers. F i r s t b a s e m a n L o ga n Ludlum and third baseman Nate Reuter both started for Oregon Friday, June 14, as the team got shut out by Verona on at Stampfl Field. Debroux was second-team all-conference as a senior and played for the Orioles in 2016, but he said he’s done playing. “ I l o v e c o a c h i n g ,” Debroux said. “I’m kind of following in my dad’s footsteps right now. They want

me to play, but I’m not a player anymore.” The Orioles had their game against Wiota on Sunday, June 16, moved to Blanchardville because of wet field conditions and lost 7-3.

Wiota 7, Oregon 3 The Orioles jumped out to an early lead, but host Wiota rallied to top Oregon 7-3 on Sunday at McKellar Park in Blanchardville. O r eg o n s c o r e d a r u n in the first when Wiota

balked in a run. The Indians answered by scoring two runs in the bottom of the first to take a 2-1 lead. Ludlum pitched six innings and gave up five earned runs on six hits. He struck out four and walked two. Wiota got the timely hits with runners in scoring position and we didn’t,” Parker Debroux said. Oregon had five hits and Photo by Mark Nesbitt committed three errors. Oregon’s Ian Schildgen pitched six innings and gave up eight “We didn’t hit the ball runs in a 10-0 loss to Verona in seven innings on Friday, Turn to Orioles/Page 9 June 14, at Stampfl Field.

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Verona junior Brooklyn Kane hugs senior Sydney McKee after Oregon beat Whitefish Bay in a shootout on Saturday.

Senior Sydney McKee scores a goal on a penalty kick in the shootout against Whitefish Bay.

Senor forward Macie Cox looks to put a shot on net against Whitefish Bay’s Liz Murphy late in the second half of the Panthers’ 2-1 shootout win over Whitefish Bay in the WIAA Division 2 state championship on Saturday.

Champs: Panthers win shootout 4-1 to win title for second time in five years Continued from page 7 “I have been waiting for this gold ball for so long,” Halverson said. “It’s just surreal.” Halverson recalled her battles with Moyer in practice on penalty kicks and shootout situations. “All I could think about is we have done it in practice, and if I can score against Melia in practice, then I can score against any goalie in the state,” she said.

Oregon 2, Brookfield East 0 Ella Hughes took her coach’s advice about crashing the net to heart. With a scoreless tie 41 minutes into Oregon’s WIAA Division 2 state semifinal, the senior forward corralled the

ball from a deflected shot by junior forward Ashley Hanon and powered a goal past Brookfield East goalkeeper Shannon Coryell. Combined with a defense that earned its 15th shutout of the season, that goal was the only score Oregon needed to advance to the title game with a 2-0 victory over Brookfield East on Thursday, June 13, in Milwaukee. “ I t wa s a t wo - t o u c h moment,” Hughes said. “It was a really good ball into the middle. Someone just had to touch it, and it ended up being me.” The Spartans’ defense had been tough to crack for most of the first half. “It was a huge relief that we could relax a little bit,” Hughes said. “We are usually pretty tense starting out games.”

Brownell was excited about the title matchup against Whitefish Bay. “If you look at the rankings, this is how it’s been all year,” Brownell said. “This is the game that should be the state championship.” It’s the third time in the past five years the Panthers have played in the title game. Last year, Oregon finished as the state runner-up, losing 2-0 to Brookfield Central. The Panthers last won the title in 2015. Oregon lost to Whitefish Bay 3-1 in the 2017 semifinals. Brownell said Hughes and Hanson did a great job of crashing the net on the first goal. “We never know if there is going to be a rebound,” he said. “We don’t know if the goalkeeper will drop it out of her hands. We have to make

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The Oregon girls soccer team celebrated after winning the WIAA Division 2 state championship and gold ball on Saturday, June, 15. The Panthers defeated Whitefish Bay 2-1. sure our forwards and attacking mids are in a spot that they are able to finish the ball.” Junior Kaitlyn Schrimpf scored on a breakaway at 63:14 to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead. The Panthers

the title on Saturday. “That’s all we hope or every year,” Hughes said. “To be a senior and have the opportunity to go play in the state championship is so awesome.”

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outshot the Spartans on goal 6-3. Junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer had three saves. One more shutout this year would tie the school record. Hughes is looking forward to playing Whitefish Bay for

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Oregon girls soccer fans celebrate after the Panthers won the WIAA Division 2 state championship 2-1 over Whitefish Bay on Saturday in Milwaukee.

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Future coach uncertain, program remains strong MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Oregon girls soccer team is once again losing its coach, but the talent on the field should help ease the transition. A program that has gone to the WIAA Division 2

Brownell

state tournament each of the past seasons and won two state titles in that time once again has a skilled group of 17 returning players that could make the Panthers a title contender again next year. Junior defender Emma Halverson is already thinking about a sixth appearance. “All I can say is we will be back again next year,” she said. First-year head coach Nelson Brownell has been with the

program for the entire run, spending four years as an assistant under Julia Grutzner before she moved away with her family last year. Oregon’s state title win over Whitefish Bay at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 15, marked Brownell’s final game coaching the Panthers, as he will be moving to Washington in July after his wife got a new job. “The players on this team

never gave up and always fought for everything we have done this year,” Brownell said. “We are not satisfied with getting second place this year. We wanted that gold ball back in Oregon.” Senior forward Ella Hughes said Brownell has meant so much to the program. She wanted to send him and the seniors out as champions. “Nelson has done so much for us,” Hughes said. “We just really

Senior Katie Eisele looks to beat Whitefish Bay sophomore Molly Kieper to the ball in the first half.

wanted to make him proud this year. I think so far we have.” He welcomed the community spirit and support with the Panthers. “The school and community as a whole has embraced me schoolwise and coaching wise over the past five years,” he said. “Everyone has supported me and I can’t thank them enough.”

Junior defender Emma Halverson (20) heads the ball off a corner kick by Whitefish Bay.

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Sophomore midfielder Aidan Hampton dribbles up the field on a breakaway in the second half against Whitefish Bay.

Boys golf

MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Five Oregon High School boys golfers were named to the academic All-State team on Thursday, June 13, by the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin.

The players honored were seniors Sam Schroeder, John Klus and Justin Yaun, junior Zach Kapalczynski and sophomore Nicholas Kipp. Students’ names are submitted by GCAW coaches if they have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25, participate

in at least 75 percent of their team’s varsity matches and are a sophomore, junior or senior. There were 401 students from 125 high schools honored this year. The average GPA of the students recognized is 3.747.

Orioles: Hitting with runners on a challenge Continued from page 7 very hard,” he said. The Panthers scored two runs in the eighth on a groundout and a single. Oregon’s Adam Heath pitched two innings in relief and gave up one run. He struck out one and walked two.

Verona 10, Oregon 0 (7 inn.) Justin Scanlon pitched a three-hit shutout for Verona and 10 different players had at least one hit as the Cavaliers rolled past Oregon 10-0 in seven innings on Friday at Stampfl Field. The Orioles had their best scoring opportunity in the fourth, when the score was 1-0. Center fielder Eric Modaff singled to center and catcher Pat

Sommers singled to right with two outs, but Scanlon struck out Jack Sommers to end the threat. The only other hit for Oregon came on second baseman Dominic Maurice’s lead off single in the sixth. “Right now, we have to get the bat off our should e r s ,” Pa r k e r D e b r o u x said. “We had a couple strikeouts looking. You can’t do that against Verona. Against a great pitcher like Justin, we have to find a way to put it in play. DeBroux said the Orioles need to find the gaps like the Cavaliers did hitting. “In this day and age it’s home run ball,” Debroux said. “Right now we are preaching put it in play, move station to station and play a little small ball.”

Verona pounded out 13 hits and took control of the game with a three-run fifth inning. It was a scoreless game for the first three innings. The Orioles turned two double plays in the first three innings and Modaff threw a runner out at the plate in the second to keep the game scoreless. Pat Sommers also threw the first of two runners out trying to steal. “Our defense played r e a l l y w e l l ,” P a r k e r Debroux said. “Defensively, I couldn’t be happier. A couple things didn’t bounce our way. Right now we are going to eat this one and we are looking forward to playing them again.”

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The OREGON CLASS OF 2019 would like to give a sincere THANK YOU to the local businesses and families who supported our students through direct donations of products, services, cash or gift cards. They are ALL very much appreciated and your generosity enabled the kids to have a GREAT EVENT at the Ten Pin Alley to celebrate their accomplishments. Donation made by: Gates Automotive, Mike & Delia Markham, Alterra Homes, Nakoma Plaza Auto, Verizon Oregon, Cutting Edge, New Vision Movie Theater, Pro Modern Salon, Mark’s Barber, Sonny’s Diner, Sugar River Pizza, Mulligans, Senior Peppers, Headquarters, Mod Pizza, Summit Credit Unions, Bed Bath & Beyond, Gerlach Flooring, Mellum Construction, Mad City Sales, Chocolate Caper, Great Clips, Soleil Spa, Nails by Ash, Star Nails, Dunkin Donuts, Bank of Oregon, Smoothie King, Firefly Coffee House, Froyo, Oregon Pool, Hometown Pharmacy, Oregon Floral, Pizza Hut, Papa Murphy’s, Cousins, Subway Verona, Culvers Verona, Subway Oregon, Mooyah, Burger King, McDonalds Oregon, Subway Oregon, Tri-County Appliance, State Bank of Cross Plains, Maria’s Pizza, Dr Witek Orthodontist, Hometown Pharmacy, Walgreens, Firefly Coffee House and Culvers Todd Drive. A special THANK YOU to the generous support of Bills Food Center who donated over $1000 as rewards on the receipts and to Mr & Mrs Johnson who saved their Bills receipt for YEARS waiting to let their neighbor in the Class of 2019 turn them in. We would also like to acknowledge ALL volunteers who worked over the last 4 years fundraising through concession and hat sales at multiple events, spaghetti dinner, etc, as well as those who gave their time the night of the event to make sure our kids had the Best. Time. Ever. If there is someone we forget to mention, please accept our apologies.

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Senior Sydney McKee, left and junior Emma Halverson celebrate after the Panthers won the WIAA Division 2 state championship on Saturday in Milwaukee.

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June 20, 2019

Send it in! We like to send reporters to shoot photos, but we can’t be everywhere. And we know you all have cameras. So if you have a photo of an event or just a slice of life you think the community might be interested in, send it to us and we’ll use it if we can. Please include contact information, what’s happening in the photo and the names of people pictured. You can submit it on our website at ConnectOregonWI.com, email to editor Jim Ferolie at ungeditor@wcinet.com or drop off a electronic media at our office at 156 N. Main St. Questions? Call 835-6677. 2018 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT DATA OREGON WATERWORKS, PWS ID: 11302511 Introduction We are happy to present the 2018 Annual Water Quality Report. This report summarizes testing completed on our municipal water system in 2018 and also confirms our level of commitment to our residents in providing a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. The Village of Oregon operates the water system with three full-time employees licensed through the State of Wisconsin Department of Water Resources (DNR). These employees are responsible for the day to day operation of the system, repairs, maintenance, and water sampling, and testing. The testing program includes daily testing within the system of fluoride levels, twice weekly testing of chlorine levels, and ten (10) bacteria tests monthly. Testing is completed by the State Laboratory of Hygiene. Each of the three groundwater wells are tested quarterly for bacteria. Our water personnel and public works staff are committed to maintaining over 52 miles of water mains, over 557 fire hydrants, and over 765 water valves. In addition to our three groundwater wells, we monitor and maintain three underground reservoirs, two vertical standpipes, and one elevated tower. The storage capacity of our reservoirs and tanks are approximately 1.36 million gallons, on reserve for our residents and fire protection. In 2018 the Village of Oregon pumped over 283 million gallons of water. In 2015, the issues surrounding lead pipe water laterals in Flint, Michigan raised the public awareness of lead in drinking water. The Village continues to sample and test water from lead services within the Village. The Village is committed to requiring the removal of lead services when outdated water mains are replaced. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. Water System Information If you would like to know more about the information contained in this report, please contact Don Gray at (608) 835-6294. Opportunity for input on decisions affecting your water quality We want our valued customers to be informed about their Water Utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled Public Works Meetings. They are normally held on the fourth Monday of each month at 117 Spring Street and begin at 5:45 p.m. Please call the Village Clerk’s office to verify meeting date and time (835-3118). Health Information Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800 426-4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Environmental Protection Agency’s safe drinking water hotline (800-426-4791). Source(s) of Water Source ID

Source

Depth (in feet)

Status

Groundwater

953

Active

Groundwater

853

Active

Groundwater

890

Active

To obtain a summary of the source water assessment please contact, Don Gray at (608) 835-6294. Educational Information The sources of drinking water for tap water and bottled water, include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also, come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems. • Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. FDA regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which shall provide the same protection for public health. Definitions Term

Definition

Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Level 1 Assessment

A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.

Level 2 Assessment

A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine, if possible, why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system, or both, on multiple occasions.

MCL

Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MCLG

Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG s allow for a margin of safety.

MFL

million fibers per liter

MRDL

Maximum residual disinfectant level: The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG

Maximum residual disinfectant level goal: The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

mrem/year

millirems per year (a measure of radiation absorbed by the body)

NTU

Nephelometric Turbidity Units

pCi/l

picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity)

ppm

parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/l)

ppb

parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (ug/l)

ppt

parts per trillion, or nanograms per liter

ppq

parts per quadrillion, or picograms per liter

TCR

Total Coliform Rule

Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

Detected Contaminants Your water was tested for many contaminants last year. We are allowed to monitor for some contaminants less frequently than once a year. The following tables list only those contaminants which were detected in your water. If a contaminant was detected last year, it will appear in the following tables without a sample date. If the contaminant was not monitored last year, but was detected within the last 5 years, it will appear in the tables below along with the sample date. Disinfection Byproducts Site

HAA5 (ppb)

D-32

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-32

4.6

By-product of drinking water chlorination

HAA5 (ppb)

D-33

By-product of drinking water chlorination

TTHM (ppb)

D-33

0.0

By-product of drinking water chlorination

MCL MCLG

Level Range Found

Sample Date Typical Source of (if prior to Violation Contaminant 2018)

Contaminant (units)

Inorganic Contaminants Contaminant (units)

Site MCL

MCLG

Level Range Found

Sample Date (if prior to 2018)

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

0.013 0.028

2/9/2017

Discharge of drilling wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits

Discharge from steel and pulp mills; Erosion of natural deposits

Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits

BARIUM (ppm)

CHROMIUM (ppb)

100

FLUORIDE (ppm)

0.1

0.1 0.1

NITRATE (N03-N) (ppm)

4.28

1.92 4.79

SODIUM (ppm)

n/a

4.15

2.75 4.15

100

0.028

2-2

2/9/2017

n/a

Contaminant (units)

90th Percentile Level Found

Action MCLG Level

COPPER (ppm)

1.3

AL=1.3

LEAD (ppb)

AL=15

# of Results

Sample Date (if prior to 2018)

Violation

0.1740

0 of 20 results were above the action level.

6/21/2017

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

4.90

1 of 20 results were above the action level.

6/22/2017

Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits

Typical Source of Contaminant

Radioactive Contaminants Contaminant (units)

Site MCL MCLG

Sample Date (if prior to 2018)

Level Range Found

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

GROSS ALPHA, EXCL. R & U (pCi/l)

0.9

2/8/2017

Erosion of natural deposits

RADIUM, (226 + 228) (pCi/l)

1.4

2/8/2017

Erosion of natural deposits

GROSS ALPHA, INCL. R & U (n/a)

n/a

2.2

2/8/2017

Erosion of natural deposits

COMBINED URANIUM (ug/l)

0.9

0.6 0.9

2/8/2017

Erosion of natural deposits

Synthetic Organic Contaminants including Pesticides and Herbicides Contaminant Site MCL MCLG (units) ATRAZINE (ppb)

Sample Date (if prior to 2018)

Violation

Typical Source of Contaminant

3/8/2017

Runoff from herbicide used on row crops

Level Range Found

0.0

0.0 0.0

Unregulated Contaminants Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. EPA required us to participate in this monitoring. No unregulated contaminants are present. Contaminant (units)

Level Found

Range

CHLOROMETHANE (METHYLCHLORIDE) (ppb)

0.19

0.00 0.19

Sample Date (if prior to 2018)

Volatile Organic Contaminants

Contaminant (units) Site

TETRACHLOROETHYLENE (ppb)

MCL

MCLG

Level Range Found

0.1

Sample Date (if Violation prior to 2018)

Typical Source of Contaminant Leaching from PVC pipes; Discharge from factories and dry cleaners

Health effects for any contaminants with MCL violations/Action Level Exceedances Contaminant Health Effects Infants and children who drink water containing lead in excess of the action level could experience delays in their physical or mental development. Children could show slight deficits LEAD in attention span and learning abilities. Adults who drink this water over many years could develop kidney problems or high blood pressure.

Additional Health Information Nitrate in drinking water at levels above 10 ppm is a health risk for infants of less than 6 months of age. High nitrate levels in drinking water can cause blue baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise quickly for short periods of time because of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you are caring for an infant you should ask advice from your health care provider. If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Oregon Waterworks is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Presence of Other Contaminants None Other Compliance Violation of the Terms of a Variance, Exemption, or Administrative or Judicial Order None Noncompliance with Recordkeeping and Compliance Data None Additional Information Lawn Irrigation Reminder Many newer homes are being installed with underground sprinkler systems. These systems, when operated correctly can efficiently use water. Sprinkler systems can also be a significant waste of water if sprinklers are allowed to run excessively or if watering continues during wet periods. Also, watering should be done early in the morning or later in the evening to reduce the amount of evaporation. Typical lawns require approximately 1-inch of irrigation per week during hot/dry periods. Water Hardness Throughout Oregon and South-Central Wisconsin, we experience relatively “hard” water. The hardness of the Village of Oregon is about 18.25 grains which is equivalent to 331 ppm. Water hardness is a measure of the amount of calcium and magnesium minerals in the water. Hard water can cause mineral buildup on water fixtures, shower heads, toilets, etc. Water from the Village of Oregon system responds well to home water softening devices. It is recommended that you check your water softener regularly and have it evaluated if you notice any problems. If You Have Water Problems Our water system operators and public works staff are here to maintain and operate your municipal water system. We also rely on our residents to be our eyes and ears to help report problems you may experience. Be sure to contact the Village of Oregon Utility if: • Your water pressure is low, • Your water is discolored after running the tap for 15-30 seconds, • You notice water coming out of the ground or running down the street, • You are concerned with water quality or have questions concerning your water service lateral. If you experience high water usage which you believe is in error, please contact public works and we can check your home’s plumbing for leaks or faulty fixtures or evaluate your water meter. If you experience a water problem on weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., call (608) 835 6294 or (608) 219-4822. If you experience a water problem on weekends or after hours, please contact the Dane County Dispatcher at (608) 255-2345. The dispatcher will contact a utility employee to check the problem. Conclusion Thank you for allowing us to serve you with clean, safe, affordable water. We are continuing to make improvements to the safety and operation of our system. Please help us by always keeping fire hydrants clear of snow and vegetation and maintain anti-siphon devices on all hose connections. At the Village of Oregon, we are constantly working to provide top quality water to our customers. Please help us maintain the high quality of our groundwater through proper disposal of chemicals, medicines, waste oil, or other items which can affect our groundwater. Thank you for taking time to read this report and please contact our office if you have any questions or comments. Jeffrey S. Rau, P.E. Director of Public Works CCR - 2018 Published: June 20, 2019 WNAXLP

‌POLICE REPORTS‌ Reports taken from elec- joke and he did not intend tronic log books provided by it to be taken seriously. the Oregon Police Department.‌ During the investigation three other names were ‌Jan. 18‌ mentioned as possibly 10:57 ‌a.m. An adult stu- posting and deleting simident was taken to the public lar text, though each denied safety building after throwing it. Officers worked with the ‌a knife against a wall.‌ school to confirm there was no threat before school ‌Jan. 20‌ started the next day.‌ 6:12 ‌p.m. A man was cited for disorderly conduct after ‌March 1‌ allegedly calling his neigh9:21 ‌p.m. A woman was bors, including two children, arrested for first offense opa curse word multiple times.‌ erating while intoxicated after hitting a car in front of her ‌Feb. 2‌ on Hwy. 14. She refused a 5 ‌p.m. A man was arrest- breathalyzer test.‌ ed for second offense operating while intoxicated after ‌March 4‌ several witnesses reported a 3:46 ‌p .m. Stop and Go possible intoxicated driver in staff reported a juvenile a vehicle parked in the Bill’s smeared fecal matter all over parking lot. The officer found the men’s bathroom and then the man sleeping in the driv- left the store quickly.‌ er’s seat with the car running, and found vomit on the pave- ‌March 5‌ ment outside of the driver’s 8:34 ‌p.m. A driver was citside door. A breathalyzer test ed for first offense operating ‌resulted in a .18.‌ while intoxicated after being stopped for not having the ‌Feb. 9‌ required lights on while driv11:26 ‌p .m. A man was ing.‌ arrested for possession of marijuana and a prescription ‌March 6‌ drug after an officer on patrol 7:59 ‌p.m. A man was arnoticed the driver of a car lay- rested for possession of coing down and the passenger caine and drug paraphernaslumped forward. A K9 alert- lia after officers found 3.15 ed on the vehicle. The driver grams of cocaine on him in of the car was cited for open his residence. Police first intoxicants and marijuana, responded to the residence and taken to jail for a proba- because of a warrant for the tion hold and obstructing.‌ man’s arrest.‌ ‌Feb. 12‌ 4:09 ‌p.m. A man reported a vehicle speeding down East Richards Road at 45 to 50 mph, whose driver yelled “don’t f*** with me” after the man yelled at him. The man requested police talk to the driver.‌ ‌Feb. 14‌ 9:05 ‌a.m. A male juvenile was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after allegedly verbally threatening, “squaring up with” and getting into a fight with an officer who was warning him for trespassing on the railroad tracks.‌

‌March 9‌ 2:29 ‌a.m. A woman was cited for first offense operating while intoxicated after allegedly running a stop sign and hitting another car.‌ ‌March 10‌ 1:52 ‌a .m. An officer observed male genitalia drawn in snow on vehicles on South Main Street and in a driveway in which he had earlier talked with a man and woman. He located the man again, who admitted to the snow drawings and apologized. The officer wiped the vehicles clean.‌ 9:49 ‌p.m. A man was arrested for third offense operating while intoxicated and possession of cocaine after being pulled over for driving 39 mph in a 25 mph speed limit zone.‌

‌Feb. 24‌ 5:19 ‌p.m. Police searched the residences of four juveniles after one posted on his Instagram account, “Feeling edgy, might shoot up the school later.” The M ‌ arch 13‌ juvenile told police it was a 11:38 ‌a .m. Several high school students were involved in a drug investigation, and one was found in possession of a knife while NOTICE OF MEETING ON on school property. Two othDISCONTINUANCE OF PART OF LOT ers were cited for municipal 41 (7’ WIDE PUBLIC SIDEWALK) VILLAGE OF OREGON violations.‌ DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

Legals

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, the Village Board of the Village of Oregon will hold a meeting on July 15, 2019, at 5:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, in the Village of Oregon, to consider and act upon a Petition to discontinue a 7-foot-wide public sidewalk dedicated within Lot 41 on the Plat of Highlands of Netherwood, Dated: June 7, 2019. VILLAGE OF OREGON Peggy Haag, Village Clerk 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) 8353118, 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 Published: June 13, 20 and 27, 2019 WNAXLP

*** NOTICE The regular meeting of the Oregon School District Board of Education scheduled for Monday, June 24, 2019 has been cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be July 8, 2019. A complete agenda will be published in the July 4, 2019 issue of the Oregon Observer. Published: June 20, 2019 WNAXLP ***

‌March 22‌ 9 : 0 6 ‌a . m . A n e m p t y gun magazine fell out of a school bus driver’s pocket after he had been trap shooting the night before. A student picked the magazine up and returned it to the driver, and a middle school teacher was alerted about the incident. Police deemed the driver was not a threat in any way.‌ 9:44 ‌a .m. A male middle school student created a website littleboyslover.com, which police found had no explicit content but was taken down. Police informed the student about potential consequences if the behavior escalated.‌ – Scott Girard

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Help Wanted

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Services

STOUGHTON METHODIST Church Rummage Sale. 525 Lincoln St., Fri.Sat. 6-21 to 6-22, 8am-2pm. Furniture, kitchenware, books, cookbooks, craft supplies, camping gear, children’s toys, linens, office supplies, holiday.

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Rentals

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Pets

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Real Estate DICKEYVILLE, WI House for sale. 4 bedroom, 1 bath, $89,900. 230 S. Church St. 608-778-0329. OPEN HOUSE. 401 Riphahn Ct., Mt. Horeb. 6-23, 11am-1pm. Extraordinary 5-bed, 2.5-bath, 3,000sqft. ranch home on one acre adjacent to 190-acre Stewart Co. Park. Lots of natural light, fireplace, main floor master bed with bath and walk-in closet, breakfast bar, attached 2-car garage, great room with expansive views of Stewart Park natural area, mudroom, wrap-around deck. Home is in excellent condition and priced to sell fast. Easy commute to Madison, Epic, etc. First Weber Donald Sands 608-767-2868. BUILDABLE VACANT LOT w-river frontage. Online bidding only. Bid until 06-24-19. 0.766 Acres w-100ft landscaped Yahara River frontage. Stoughton School District. Lower Town of Pleasant Springs taxes. Minutes to Stoughton-Madison. $50,000 starting bid, 8% buyers fee sale. www.jonesauctionservice.hibid. com. Stan Jones, WRA-993. Jones Auction Service. 920-261-6820.

Livestock FOR SALE: Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls, fertility and performance tested, will hold until needed. Owego Stock Farm. 608-543-3778.

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Dane Arts Mural Arts lead artist Amy Zaremba (left) worked with a group of students on the Netherwood Knoll fourth grade “Green Team” earlier this month to paint a mural next to the storm drain at Brook and Spring streets. Oregon was one of nine communities selected to participate in the Dane County Storm Drain Mural Project this year, to help residents better understand where stormwater goes.

City of Evansville

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Electric Line Worker Journey-Level The City of Evansville is accepting applications for the position of a journeylevel Electric Line Worker within the Water & Light Utility. This is a full-time position which is responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.

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If there’s one thing Oregon has gotten plenty of in the past few months – and years – it’s rainfall. We see it pooling around ditches and low areas when it’s flooded, but where is it all supposed to go? Members of the Netherwood Knoll Elementary School fourth grade “Green Team” learned the answer to that question, and also used their artistic abilities to help pass along the lesson – in a colorful way – to others. On June 6, two artists from Dane Arts Mural Arts worked with students to paint an environmentally themed mural on the sidewalk next to the storm drain

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PBIS: Program incorporates student voices, focuses on ‘whole child’ Continued from page 1 relate to the pillar of the district’s social-emotional education concept, Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports (PBIS). The district has been incorporating it bit by bit over the past decade as part of a focus on the “whole child.” While the use of PBIS has evolved differently throughout the various K-12 schools, educators have worked to build a cohesive, consistent culture of positivity, with the goal of smoother transitions as students progress to the higher grade levels. A big key to it is working with a “common language” and engaging in similar practices, said district social/emotional learning coach Janet Pliner, who works at RCI, OMS and OHS. “It’s consistent across buildings; the routines and expectations,” she told the Observer last week. “That’s so important for students, regardless of what the expectations are (and) we’re all here to help build that into the school culture. “Ultimately, it’s all about giving kids the skills they need to be successful – socially, emotionally and academically,” she added. Being proactive is also a key, Pliner said. That means consistent teaching – and reteaching – when necessary. “The more proactive you are, the less time you have to spend reacting,” she said. “You can’t expect when kids come to a new building they’re going to know the routines and expectations. “On the playground, if you don’t define where are the boundaries, eventually, you’re out

talking to kids who aren’t in the staff use “reteach circles” for students who receive multiple referrals right spot,” she added. for similar behaviors. The OMS Way “In these circles, the behavior Once students get to middle expectation is re-taught using an school (seventh and eighth grade), applicable PBIS POW (Play of the they learn respecting yourself, your Week) Lesson followed by stusurroundings and others as part of dent ownership of their behavior and plans to repair the harm and the “OMS Way.” Those messages are reinforced as do things differently in the future,” students begin to take more owner- Labily wrote in an email to the ship of their social/emotional learn- Observer. One PBIS-based strategy that’s ing in preparation for high school. Among the activities are meet- proven successful for students ing in groups or “circles” to talk struggling with a particular task has about weekly lessons and holding been “check-in, check-out,” Ander“reteach circles” when students are son said. It helps students meet specific goals and provides them with struggling to meet expectations. PBIS-related lessons are taught regular feedback on how they’re during 20-minute mid-morning progressing by having a staff mem“daily connections.” Those include ber touch base with them at the Monday group gatherings where beginning and end of the day. “I can think of one student who students address issues like social media and bullying, followed by a really struggled with coming to class on time and staying engaged,” related lesson Tuesday. Trained student “circle-keepers” Anderson said. “When we devellead the circles, and on Mondays oped a check-in, check out plan they give prompts that tie into the with her, her tardies decreased and lesson to be taught the following she engaged more in her classes. (That) process provided her with day. “It sort of gives them an intro- adult feedback and positive interduction to the topic, and everybody actions throughout the day and that has an opportunity to participate,” helped her to stay on track.” Pliner said. OHS: Pride crew The Tuesday topics are more general ones, she said. But “if At the final stop for students, the something needs a booster,” stu- focus of social/emotional learning dents will work with staff and the is all about PRIDE – positivity, school’s PBIS team to come up responsibility, involvement, develwith lessons. opment and empathy. Students also work with OMS PBIS-related lessons are taught educators to come up with school- during advisory periods twice a wide “matrix” of expectations, month, and they are continuing to which are “explicitly taught and evolve. reinforced,” said OMS PBIS coach This year, Pliner and OHS associKit Laibly. ate principal Brad Ashmore worked To help re-teach expectations and with a group of student council volget students to take more ownership unteers on a list of expectations and in the process, Laibly said OMS on the Panther PRIDE acronym.

“We asked them to really be thoughtful about how we can (connect) PBIS and social emotional learning in a way to get student buy in and really tie everything together,” Pliner said. “We talked about what do in addition to academics – what do Oregon high school students need to be successful? That’s what we want Panther PRIDE to be about.” Pliner said she and Ashmore thought the best way to “kick off” the new slogan was to get students involved, as “Panther PRIDE” was the topic of many lessons this past school year. “We want to try to incorporate as many students and staff voices into a lot of the lesson topics,” she said. “The goal is to get students talking about why this is important.” Getting buy-in from student leaders is key, Ashmore said. “It was great to have a group of kids committed to helping in that process and trying to get us focused on the traits we want our students to possess by the time they’re done as graduates at Oregon High School,” he wrote the Observer in an email. It also helps that by the time they reach high school, students have a good idea of what’s expected of them. Ashmore said while every building has “different focuses within the PBIS model,” it’s important to have those “common universal expectations.” “You’re trying to look at positive behaviors students are doing and using those as a model,” he said. “That’s ideally what PBIS is all about, really fixating and focusing on the things you want and expect your students to do, and when you have those common expectations, it’s easier for all students.”

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‘PRIDE Crew’ forming at OHS Every summer, Oregon School District staff refine curriculum and programming for the coming school year, and at Oregon High School, one of this summer’s projects is putting together a new student “PRIDE Crew” at the school to help with PBIS and other social/emotional teaching. PRIDE stands for positivity, responsibility, involvement, development and empathy. District social/emotional learning coach Janet Pliner said the group is starting in part because many students have identified their freshman year as “difficult because of the transition and learning how everything works.” OHS PRIDE Crew members will assist staff with freshman orientation in August, as well as continued role helping with freshman advisory classes (twice monthly) and Pride lessons. Pliner said the idea is for the students to help create the lessons and facilitate meetings. “When it’s kids teaching those skills, (students) learn them super well,” she said. “It’s certainly going in to increase buyin when you’ve got students teaching students.” Pliner said the group already has around 80 applications for the new group. “We’re super excited about the fact that people are super excited about this leadership opportunity,” she said. “They’ll be leaders and mentors in an ongoing way throughout the year.”

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Summer will start a day early this Thursday with the return of Summer Fest. The weekend will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 20, and go through Sunday, June 23, on the Summer Fest grounds at Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. This year’s festival will be filled with the usual favorites like live music, “Thrilla on the Grilla” and athletic tournaments, along with some new attractions like Saturday morning yoga and a new carnival vendor. Since 1964, the festival has grown to be a family-oriented event that features something for everyone, Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Knutson told the Observer, and that tradition will continue this year. For a complete list of events, visit summerfest. oregonwi.com.

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The first evening of Summer Fest events will offer rides, fireworks lighting up the sky and a ten-piece horn band. From 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 22, the Spectrum Carnival will dazzle visitors with rides like the Ferris

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The second day of Summer Fest will help visitors celebrate the solstice with more music and time to enjoy the carnival -- all with food served by the Oregon Rotary Club. Once again, visitors will be able to enjoy the carnival from 5-11 p.m. as well as the food and commercial vendor rows and the softball tournament. Attendees will be able to enjoy some live music starting at 6:30 p.m., with SuperTuesday to perform at 8:30 p.m. The group, which started as a four-piece alternative rock band in the 1990s, will likely play songs that remind audience members of Bon Jovi and even Bruno Mars. The Oregon Rotary Club will cook up some grub all evening long. The menu will include brats, hot dogs, hamburgers and other summer fixings. For those wanting to stay later and drink, the SafeRide program will provide free rides home from

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Spectrum Carnival to come to Summer Fest EMILIE HEIDEMANN

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They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks – but, as Summer Fest is showing this year, you can get a new carnival at an old festival. T h i s y e a r, t h e S p e ctrum Carnival will offer up amusement options to entertain a broader set of people, Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Knutson told the Observer. The carnival will take place from 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 20; 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22; 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Midway hours are the same hours as the carnival. Attendees have the option of purchasing a megaband

What: Spectrum Carnival When: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, June 20; 5-11 p.m. Friday, June 21; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22; 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: summerfest.oregonwi.com or 835-3697 to ride all weekend, which costs $50 in advance or $60 at the Midway. Daily wristbands will cost $20 in advance or $25 at the Midway.

Ticket information Attendees have the option of purchasing a megaband to ride all weekend, which costs $50 in advance or $60 at the Midway. Daily wristbands will cost $20 in advance or $25 at the Midway. Presale wristbands are available at the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce office, 117 Spring St.; Oregon Community Bank, 733 N. Main St.; and Hometown Pharmacy, 815 N. Main St. Midway hours will be the same as carnival hours.

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On his last day as a resident of Oregon, Paulie Gurrera rides, 3, rides on a motorcycle on Friday, June 22 in 2018. Presale wristbands are available at the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce office, 117 Spring St.; Oregon Community Bank, 733 N. Main St.; and Hometown Pharmacy, 815 N. Main St. Jim Saari, Public

Relations manager for the Spectrum Carnival, said visitors will be able to choose from larger rides like the Eli 16 Ferris Wheel, the Zipper and the Gee Wizz, with an array of kiddie rides to select from as well.

There will also be an a s s o r t m e n t o f c a r n iva l food as part of the Spectrum package, from fries to philly cheesesteaks to chicken tenders. “We are excited about coming to Oregon,” Saari said.

For more information about the carnival and to register for Summer Fest events, visit summerfest. oregonwi.com or call the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce at 835-3697.

Fireworks to light night sky June 20 KIMBERLY WETHAL Unified Newspaper Group

Chrome Fireworks technician Jim Krueger doesn’t like to see the night stars during a fireworks show. That’s why next week’s Summer Fest display won’t have much space between each firework that gets set off. “There’s no dark sky,” he said. “We like to keep (the fireworks) entertaining, and keep it moving for the entertainment value.” The fireworks show is set for Thursday, June 20, at dusk. Set off on the Jaycee Park grounds, Krueger said the festival grounds just to the west will be the perfect viewing spot for the aerial show – or really anywhere throughout the village. The fireworks show will feature different colors, shapes and heights of the fireworks to keep the show interesting, Krueger said. “We have so much to choose from,” he said. “We’ve got lots of specials that we mix in … that’s

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If you go What: Summer Fest fireworks When: At dusk, Thursday, June 20 Where: To the west of Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: summerfest.oregonwi.com

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Rain couldn’t stop the fireworks show on Saturday, June 23, after Summer Fest organizers postponed it from Thursday night for rain conditions in 2018. kind of where the amusement factor comes in.” The show’s rain date is Friday, June 21. For more information,

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Showcasing Wisconsin Pride Retired village president will be grand marshal

If you go What: The Inspired Mat free 20 minute yoga sessions When: Adult class from 7-7:20 a.m. Saturday, June 22; Kids class from 9:30-9:50 a.m. Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: 291-5583

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The Summer Fest parade will once again help round out the final day of festivities on Sunday, June 23. A procession based on the theme of “Wisconsin Pride” will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of East Lincoln Street and North Main Street and will run until 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23.. The parade will head south, turn left onto Janesville Street, left onto Spring Street and right on to Park Street. Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce member associate Tiffany Houtsinger described Wisconsin pride as relating to cheese, cows and regional sports teams. The chamber’s board of directors chose the theme as a way of uniting all of the participants in the parade, Houtsinger said. Judges will choose the top three entries based on creativity, humor, and theme representation, with Oregon Community Bank providing prizes of $300, $200 and $100, respectively. “Some of the people that participate in our parades have been really creative,” Houtsinger said. “People really get involved and they really

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Julia Hrubes rides in the ODI train during the Summer Fest parade in 2018. get into it.” Steve Staton, the recently retired village president of Oregon, will serve as grand marshal of the parade. He resigned in April following 12 years in the role. “I was pleased and honored to be asked to be the grand marshal,” Staton said. “It’s always nice to participate in Summer Fest but also it’s nice to have finished my term and

not just be totally forgotten.” Staton also said he expects his first Summer Fest since retiring to be the same experience he has enjoyed for years. “Judy (Knutson) has made it much more of a family event and I think that’s been a really nice touch,” he said. For more information about the parade, visit summerfest. oregonwi.com.

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If you go What: Summer Fest parade When: 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: North Main Street to Janesville Street to Spring Street to Park Street Info: summerfest.oregonwi. com

Visitors looking to relax before getting some exercise can do so on the Summer Fest grounds this weekend. Back again this year, the 10-mile run, 10k classic, two-mile walk/5k classic and kids 1k will take place at 7:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22. Before the races, instructors from The Inspired Mat will host two free 20 minute yoga sessions -- a new addition to festivities this year. The class for adults will take place from 7-7:20 a.m. and the kids class from 9:30-9:50 a.m. at Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Kelly Scholz, assistant manager and yoga instructor at The Inspired Mat, said when she and staff looked at the Summer Fest schedule, they saw a chance to get involved. Scholz will teach the adult class and Katie Monk the kids class. She said Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce Judy Knutson was “all for it.” Each session will offer adults and youngsters a chance to warm up their bodies before their respective races, Scholz said. She also said the sessions will help race participants get into the zone, embrace mindfulness and get rid of “pre-race jitters.” For information about the yoga sessions, call The Inspired Mat at 291-5583. For more information about Summer Fest events or to register, visit summerfest.oregonwi.com. – Emilie Heidemann

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Ben Peyer gets set to toss a bean bag during the Summer Fest cornhole tournament on Sunday, June 24 in 2018. Peyer and his wife Erica made up team “Stoughton Vikings” and “crushed” their first match. File hoto by Alexander Cramer

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With the return of the Summer Fest softball and volleyball tournaments, 32 teams will clash in Kiser Park. The 16 team, double-elimination softball tournament will kick off at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night and will continue throughout the weekend. A 16 team volleyball tournament will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday with round-robin play, which will sort the teams into two separate single-elimination tournaments, including a championship bracket of eight teams. Softball will resume play at 10 a.m. on Saturday and four teams will remain in contention by Sunday, with

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What: Volleyball tournament When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: summerfest. oregonwi.com

What: Softball tournament When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sunday Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park softball diamonds, 245 Brook St. Info: oregonadultsoftball.com

the final games starting at 10 a.m. The top three softball teams will receive trophies and $450, $350 and $200, respectively. Fourth place will also get $150, while fifth and sixth place will earn $100 each. The final three volleyball teams will win an amount of cash that will be determined by how many people sign up, volleyball tournament organizer JJ Giese told the Observer. The Oregon Area Softball Association will

sponsor the softball tournament, which first appeared at Summer Fest in 1979. “As far back as I can remember it’s been all local Oregon league teams c o m p r i s e d o f O r eg o n , Fitchburg, Stoughton and Brooklyn players,” softball tournament organizer Robert Klein wrote in an email to the Observer. “We invited back old league teams to make things interesting and see old friends.”

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The volleyball tournament first appeared at Summer Fest in 1993, but was discontinued in 2001. The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce reintroduced the tournament in 2015 and it has become one of the festival’s most popular events. The registration date for this year’s tournament was June 17 but will remain open until all 16 teams have been filled, with all players receiving a t-shirt, Giese wrote in an email to the Observer. “I am frequently reassured of the value of the volleyball tournament as I see our shirts of years past in leagues and tournaments around Dane County and beyond, as well as in team photos on social media,” he wrote. “The shirts represent additional long-term exposure for the sponsors that support the tournament as well as the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.”

If you go What: Cornhole tournament When: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: 588-6692

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Prepare your bag tossing skills for this year’s Summer Fest cornhole tournament. The double elimination contest will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, at Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Pure Integrity Homes, Inc. is sponsoring the event and the business encourages anyone interested to sign up by June 20 for one of the 16 team slots. “It has tended to be a fairly competitive tournament and we are really excited to continue this tradition,” Anna Petrie, Pure Integrity Homes, Inc. team manager, wrote in an email to the Observer. Each two-person team must pay $20 for entry and all proceeds will go to the Pure Integrity Homes Inc., Scholarship fund, which was started in 2018, Petrie wrote.

The $1,000 scholarship will be given to a graduating Oregon High School senior. Pure Integrity Homes, Inc. is also making all cornhole boards regulation size, 24 inches by 48 inches, and will cover the boards with vinyl for a consistent “feel,” Petrie wrote. Each board will be sponsored by a local business. Tournament cash prizes will be $100 for first place, $40 for second and $30 for third. All players must fill out a waiver and a parent or legal guardian must sign for participants under 18. For registration information, call 588-6692.

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Mason’s Pork Dinner set for Saturday

‘Thrilla on the Grilla’

Event held in beer tent at Kiser Firemen’s Park MARI DEVEREAUX Observer correspondent

The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Thrilla on the Grilla, sponsored by JL Richards, will be back with a pintsized twist at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23. JL Richards founder Rich Wisden said this year the event will offer kid’s meals for just $5. The meals include a hot dog, chips, macaroni salad and a cookie. BBQ baby back ribs, BBQ chicken and pulled pork will comprise the main course options for adult meals. For sides, people will be able to choose baked beans, salad, or a roll with butter. Adult meal tickets are $12, or $10 when bought in advance at JL Richards, 668 Janesville St. The tickets can also be used as a raffle entries for the chance to win a $500 first prize, $100 second prize or $50 third prize. The raffle drawing begins at 4 p.m. In addition to the food, which will be served until 5 p.m., local bands will play

If you go What: Thrilla on the Grilla When: 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sunday, June 23 Where: Beer Tent, Kiser Firemen’s Park, 249 Brook St. Oregon, WI 53575. Cost: $12, $10 in advance at JL Richards, 668 Janesville St.

live music all day. The solo artist Horse will perform first from 11 to 12:30 p.m., followed by Back40 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and the ‘grand finale’ performance by Time Travelers from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wisden said the groups perform pop, country and rock music respectively, and are “very popular” throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest. Proceeds for the 2019 Thrilla on the Grilla will go towards the chamber and Summer Fest’s annual fireworks show, as well as the redevelopment and expansion of Jaycee Park West. Wisden said JL Richards and the chamber will try to make the event “bigger and better” by continuing to give back to the community.

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Grillmaster Kenny Carl pours barbecue sauce on a batch of ribs during Thrilla on the Grilla on Sunday, June 24, at Summer Fest in 2018.

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With a wide array of sweet and savory food vendors to choose from, Summer Fest will have delicious treats available for attendees to enjoy all throughout the weekend. Tiffany Houtsinger, membership and communications associate for the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, said many crowd favorites will be making a reappearance this year to

satisfy festival goers’ appetites. Ve r a ’s S n a c k S h a c k , known for its deep fried oreos and twinkies, will return alongside Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream, Ben’s Soft Pretzels and Dairyland Curds, which serves cheese curds, tater tots and mini dogs. Other notable vendors include Wild West Soda and its homemade beverages, the Mexican cuisine cart Sabor Queretano and Rollicious Creamery, which serves bubble tea, bubble waffles, and rolled ice cream. Houtsinger said a group of Boy Scouts and the

Oregon Rotary Club will be selling brats, hot dogs, hamburgers and strawberry shortcakes near vendor areas. In addition to the many food vendors, Houtsinger said that Summer Fest will also host booths for a variety of businesses such as WS boutique and Angie Designs, which sells jewelry. Cornerstone Family Chiropractic will be offering complimentary health assessments, and Infinity Martial Arts will be talking with kids and their families about the services they provide.

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Listening the weekend away EMILIE HEIDEMANN

Summer Fest to feature variety of live entertainment options

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From country to alternative, the bands taking the stage at this year’s Oregon Summer Fest will suit a variety of musical tastes. After attendees take part in some line dancing from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, the Red Hot Horn Dawgs will perform at 7:30 p.m. At 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 -- the first day of summer -- SuperTuesday will perform a blend of rock songs. And at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, Cherry Pie will fill Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. with the sounds of the 1980s. “Thrilla on the Grilla” will feature music while visitors indulge in their favorite foods throughout the afternoon Sunday, June 23. Horse will perform from 11-12:30 p.m., Backw40 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and Time Travelers from 2:30-5:30 p.m. There will be no cover charge. For more information about festival music, visit File photo by Kimberly Wethal summerfest.oregonwi.com or call the Oregon Area Charles Thomas, guitarist and singer for the Angels and Outlaw band, performs a Lady Antebellum song with the band on Chamber of Commerce at Saturday, June 23 in 2018. 835-3697. of “two trumpets, a flugel- make their way to the Sumh o r n , t wo s a x o p h o n e s , mer Fest stage. Red Hot Horn Dawgs trombone, tuba and full The Red Hot Horn Dawgs rhythm section,” the web- SuperTuesday was a 10-piece band that • Red Hot Horn Dawgs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 site states. SuperTuesday was origformed in late 1999 by Bill The band soon found it inally a four piece original • SuperTuesday at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 21 Walker and his wife, Tracy. “increasingly tough” to get alternative rock back when • Cherry Pie at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22 The band’s website states hired with the word “aver- it came together in 1996, being alumni of the Univer• “Thrilla on the Grilla” entertainment Sunday, June 23: age” in their name, accord- but it has evolved over time. sity of Wisconsin Marching to the website. T h e g r o u p ’s w e b • Horse at 11 a.m. ing Band and having ties After coming up with site states it turned into • Back40 at 12:30 p.m. to Edgewood College jazz five alternatives, the Red SuperTuesday in 1998, after musicians helped the pair • Time Travelers at 2:30 p.m. Hot Horn Dawgs “got the performing around Madiand others form The Avermajority vote.” son at “influential” house age Blues Band. This year marks the 20th parties, barns and loading The group then composed season for the group as they docks.

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Also during that time, the band played at stadiums and appeared in commercials. SuperTuesday has opened for acts like Old Dominion, Gloriana, Jessica Andrews and Sawyer Brown. The website states the band now takes its cues from artists like Bon Jovi, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Pat Benatar, Bruno Mars and even Pitbull. “Now they’re bringing their drink-raising, dancea-billy, funfest skills to the next level,” the website states.

Cherry Pie Cherry Pie is a five-piece band from Milwaukee with over 20 years of experience, according to its Facebook page. “Cherry Pie plays all of the biggest ‘Hair Band’ hits and ballads of the 80s, in addition to a few anthems from the 70s,” the page states. The band “prides itself” on putting on extravagant and visually pleasing shows complete with lighting, special effects and “top tier sound.” It has won awards like the W.A.M.I. Award, the Madison Area Music People’s Choice award for Best Cover Band and the Shepherd Express award for Best Cover Band out of Milwaukee. Upcoming performances for Cherry Pie span across the state, according to its website. Also on the band’s site is a group timeline that dates back to 1999. Every show in Cherry Pie’s history is chronicled there as well, complete with photos of each performance.

SafeRide program offered on Friday, Saturday for visitors looking to drink into the evening SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

To increase safety and encourage people to come out, Summer Fest is once again offering patrons a SafeRide home. The program, offered in conjunction with the Tavern League of Wisconsin and Madison’s Union Cab, will run 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 21 and

Saturday, June 22 (through 1 a.m. Sunday). Summer Fest organizer Judy Knutson told the Observer the idea is for people to “enjoy themselves and have fun.” “If they don’t feel like they can drive, we want to make sure that we get them home safely, so we will be taking anybody home,” she said. “We’d rather have them keep their car parked.”

Union Cabs will be waiting in a designated area outside the “celebration tent,” she said, with regular service to Oregon and Stoughton, and some accommodations for people living a bit further away. “Union Cab goes back to Madison, so if there’s somebody from Madison, that will be the last one,” Knutson said. “We can get four to six people at one time.”

What: Summer Fest SafeRide program When: 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 Where: Outside Summer Fest celebration tent, 245 Brook St. Info: Call Oregon Chamber at 835-3697 or Union Cab at 242-2000

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Car show to roll in Sunday In its 11th year, the Summer Fest car classic and custom car show continues to grow. The exhibition will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, with registration open from 7 a.m. until noon. It will be located on Brook and Spring Streets. There will be 13 awards covering six classes of “original” cars, four classes of “custom” cars, motorcycles, as well as the “most creative” and “most interesting” vehicles. For original cars, the classes represent six different time periods, while for

If you go What: Classic and custom car show When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23 Where: Brook and Spring Streets Info: summerfest.oregonwi.com “custom” cars, the classes span four time periods. Commemorative awards known as “dash plaques” will also be given to the first 100 cars that register for the

show, event organizer Greg Granberg said. The car show debuted successfully at Summer Fest in 2009 with a turnout of 140 vehicles at Jaycee Park. It relocated to Spring Street in 2013 to bring the show closer to Summer Fest activities, before moving even closer onto Brook Street in 2017. “It was a great move and I think we’ll see our numbers go up year after year because of that change,” Granberg said. “The cool part about it is, we are now on the Summer Fest grounds, rather than being a block and a half away.”

The car show will also expand back onto Spring Street this year, Granberg said, by adding exhibition space around the Oregon Community Pool. Granberg attributed the show’s growing popularity to an interest in a low key, noncompetitive Summer Fest event, where attendees can browse a massive exhibition that will include 1940s hot rods, 1960s muscle cars and the latest sports cars. – Justin Loewen

Races set June 22 The Oregon Chamber of Commerce will give you a chance to balance out all of the fair food you’ll eat with a group of runs, walks and yoga on Saturday morning. The morning will feature 10-mile and 5K races, a 2 mile walk and a 1K kids run. The events will start at staggered times from 7:45-10 a.m. The 10 mile will begin first at 7:45 a.m., with the 10K starting just after 8 a.m. The 5K and 2 mile walk will start: 8:15 a.m., and the kids 1K will round up the races at 10:00 a.m. Registration for the races can be completed online at summerfest.oregonwi. com, or the day of starting at 7 a.m.

If you go What: 10 mile/10K/5K Classic, 2 mile walk and 1K kids run When: 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22 Where: Kiser Fireman’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: summerfest. oregonwi.com Free 20-minute yoga classes will also be held on Saturday morning prior to the races, with an adult class at 7 a.m. and a kid’s class at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit summerfest.oregonwi.com – Kimberly Wethal

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Saturday From 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. the next morning, there will be something for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, June 22, at the festival – whether you want to relax, indulge, be thrilled or exercise. Bright and early Saturday morning, the 10-mile run, 10k classic, two-mile walk/5k classic and kids 1k will take place at 7:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively.

Beforehand, yoga instructors from The Inspired Mat will conduct two free gentle yoga sessions – an adult class from 7-7:20 a.m. and a kids sessions from 9:309:50 a.m. to offer race participants a chance to warm up. The carnival will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. as well as the food and commercial vendors row from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The softball tournament will return on the third day of festivities. Saturday will also mark the start for the volleyball tournament,

which will take place all day. The Oregon Rotary Club will once again serve its menu throughout festivities, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the Oregon Masons will host their pork dinner. At 8:30 p.m., 1980s themed rock band Cherry Pie will take the stage. Once again, the SafeRide program will operate from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

festival attendees a chance to show off their “Wisconsin Pride” – this year’s theme for the parade – look at some vintage cars and participate in a cornhole tournament. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., spectators will be able to see vehicles like 1940s hot rods at the Custom and Classic Car show on Brook and Spring streets. Cars will be placed in decade classes spanning Sunday back to the 1940s and prior. Last but certainly not There will also be awards least, Sunday will offer for the “most interesting” and “most creative” models.

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“Dash plaques” will also be given to the first 100 cars that register for the show. From 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. visitors can attend “Thrilla on the Grilla” for food and music. From 11-12:30 p.m. Horse will take the stage; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Back40 will perform and from 2:305:30 p.m. Time Travelers will put on a concert. BBQ baby back ribs, chicken and pulled pork will be entrees available for purchase with sides of baked beans, salad or roll with butter. At 12:30 p.m. attendees

can express their love for the Badger and dairy state. Floats will make their way from North Main Street to Janesville Street to Spring Street and finally to Park Street. The cornhole tournament for all registered participants will be held starting at 2 p.m. And of course, the carnival and vendors row will be open throughout the day until 6 p.m. For information, call the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce at 835-3697.

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