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Achieving ‘a new normal’ Local experts discuss water issues, solutions with dozens at forum EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

More than 80 people attended the village’s public water forum Monday, Nov. 11, to learn about the prevalence of flooding issues and increased rainfall – and possible solutions to those problems.

After presentations from four experts, visitors asked questions and offered suggestions.

One of those suggestions was for the village to set up its own stormwater utility, which would allow it to sidestep levy limits to make infrastructure improvements. Another was stopping development on low-lying land and only on higher ground where groundwater can’t reach – something village public works director Rau said the village has already done.

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manager Jeremy Balousek addressed another suggestion, establishing a deep lake to store all the extra water runoff. Balousek said the county has already achieved that with stormwater ponds.

Each member on the panel emphasized that all solutions would take time, effort, research and funds and that local government leaders are listening.

W K OW- T V m e t e o rologist Bob Lindmeier acknowledged that while there are things individual municipalities can do to alleviate increased precipitation and flooding, the overarching reason for both is climate change.

In his presentation, he said 97% of global scientists agree that climate change is real. He said it’s a worldwide problem that will require a global shift to renewable energies and away from the burning of fossil fuels, putting a price on carbon, developing mitigation agreements, more research strategies and a collective shift in the consciousness of how people view their planet.

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The Oregon-Brooklyn Legion Post 160 and VFW Post 10272 helped put on a Veterans Day ceremony at the World War I monument in downtown Oregon despite snowy weather and cold temperatures.

Honoring the fallen Even though snow blanketed the ground and cold temperatures ran amok, the Oregon community came together to comVFW holds pancake memorate Veterans Day on the breakfast morning of Monday, Nov. 11.

With the help of the OrePage 11 gon-Brooklyn Legion Post 160 and VFW Post 10272, the village held a ceremony at the World War I monument in Ore- David Hosking of the Madison gon’s downtown.

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Oregon School District

Revealing of name for new school set for Dec. 16 destined to ring through the decades around southern Dane County and the loser a historical footnote.

Though it’s just a name, the new elementary school being SCOTT DE LARUELLE built in Fitchburg is big deal for the Oregon School District. And Unified Newspaper Group a group of Oregon High School It’s Forest Edge vs. Nine student council members are taking it seriously, as it’s going to be Springs.

The winner’s name will be around for a long time.

OHS students working on educational video for K-12 voters

Student council co-president Jenna Sharkus and several other student leaders have been working with OSD officials to create video to educate students on the naming process, with a goal to vote next month and announce the winner Dec. 16.

In October, after a month of public input on a name, the school board narrowed down a list from more than 140 to a half dozen,

later cutting it to the final two choices.

Sharkus told school board members Monday night the group decided to come up with a short educational video “to make sure all students have an equal piece of learning about this project and having their voices heard.”

The video will explain why the school is being built, the population increase expected in the

area, and some of the school’s energy efficient features, Sharkus said, before talking about the two choices “in an unbiased approach.”

“We’re making sure both are explained equally,” she said. “(We’ll) talk about the importance of everyone using their voice. We think this is a great opportunity.”

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Sibling surprise Brooklyn Elementary has 17 sets of multiples

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This year, at Brooklyn Elementary School there are 15 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. In the student body of roughly 500, there are eight sets of identical siblings and five sets of boy/girl twins.

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Grady and Josephine Alt are fourth graders at Brooklyn Elementary School. Grady is 1.5 hours older than Josephine. triplets, Andy, was a twin.

One BKE staff member has a twin born on a different day; one just before midnight and the other just after.

S eve n - y e a r- o l d t w i n s Eddie and Mila Ferrell also have a younger set of twin siblings.

“We just think of them as their own people,” Modjeski

said when describing the shock of the twin-mania at the school this year.

It’s helped that she’s developed ways to tell all the identical twins apart.

“Sophia has a mole on her face, so I think Sophia’s spot. And Elyse has a mark near her eye so I think Elyse-eye.”

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gathering the sets together for a group picture, students told the Observer most siblings share a room, but have separate teachers and often get mixed up with one another.

“Our mom calls us the wrong names but knows who is who,” one of the Harm twins said.

The Johnson sisters said they are best friends, “of course,” but the entire group admitted they still fight over toys and attention, just like any other siblings.

“I hate when Stevie blows out my candles on my birthday,” one of the Lawry triplets said with a smile.

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Lisa Beerup, mom of fraternal twins, Lily and Logan, remembers looking at the ultrasound in the doctor’s office nine years ago and seeing two spots instead of one.

“I walked out into the waiting room and opened

the doors and said ‘I’m having twins!’” she told the Observer.

Parents who have raised multiples know taking care of two or three newborns is a lot of work, though. Berrup said her mother stayed with her for a while after her twins were born to help manage the many sleepless nights.

“I felt like all I dealt with was poop and diapers,” Lisa said with a laugh.

The 17 sets aren’t guaranteed to be together again after this year, as fourth graders will move on to middle school.

“It is a pretty special thing,” Modjeski said.

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Kerri Modeski has seen a lot of students come through her office in her time as Brooklyn Elementary School principal.

But last month, when she called on the intercom for siblings who share birthdays for a “Twin Day” photo for Homecoming week, things got crowded in a hurry.

That’s because this year, out of around 500 students, there are an amazing 17 sets of multiples enrolled at the school: 15 sets of twins and two sets of triplets. Modjeski said staff didn’t really put that together until that moment, when she thought surely kids heard the message wrong.

Then she found out, no, they were all related.

“I was like, ‘Wow,’” Modjeski told the Observer last week.

The school has eight sets of identical siblings a n d f iv e s e t s o f b o y / girl twins. In Modjeski’s 25-year career with the Oregon School District, she’s seen three sets of triplets; and two of those sets are in third and second grade this year.

A f t e r s t a ff m a d e a n announcement about the unusually large number of multiples, unique anecdotes started coming through the woodwork.

Modjeski found out that the father of the Lawry

“We just think of them as their own people.”

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Oregon School District

Many words of thanks for Busler’s work Board members, educator laud retiring superintendent SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

It’s going to be a long good-bye for Oregon School District superintendent Brian Busler, who last month announced his plans to retire after the school year.

On Monday, Oct. 28 – the first school board meeting since the announcement – there were plenty of heartfelt words about Busler’s 14

years in Oregon, and even a standing ovation for what his time as superintendent meant to a district that has grown by hundreds of students since his hiring in 2006. Busler Oregon Education Association spokesperson Nathan Johnson said while there would be “time at the end of the year to go over it,” he thanked Busler for “many years of dedicated service to our district and to public education.”

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“While we may not have always agreed on everything … I never doubted that you always had our students, our learners and our community at the focus of everything you did,” he said.

Board president Steve Zach, who was on the board that hired Busler, similarly remarked how there would be “time for words later in the year.”

“So I’ll spare you mine,” he said.

Courtney Odorico, also a member of the board that hired Busler, was more than willing to offer some comments, though, recalling

one of her first duties as a board member was hiring a new superintendent.

She said the board identified a few characteristics they wanted in the position, one of those being “a good communicator (who would) become part of the community and put kids at the center of decision making.”

“It is very easy to see why we hired Dr. Busler, keeping those characteristics in mind,” she said. “It was pretty obvious when we sat in that little room in (Rome Corners Intermediate School) all those years ago. We had the cream of the crop right there, so

we were thrilled when he agreed to become our leader.”

Busler accomplished “a lot of really amazing things” in 14 years, Odorico added, “overseeing countless task forces and study groups and spearheading so many district initiatives.”

“When he came on, we probably had 3,400 students,” she said. “We’re up to 4,100 now, and as we all know we’re growing and he is doing a great job of leading us into that next chapter.”

Perhaps his greatest achievement, Odorico said, has been helping the district

to pass three referenda since the last unsuccessful effort in 2012.

That’s more than $100 million invested in the district by its residents, Odorico said.

“You took really good care of our garden and you have planted some really exciting seeds for the future,” she said. “For that, we are fortunate and we are grateful … for leaving such an amazing legacy for our students and our community.”

Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

Dane County

Budget meeting Taxes go up with 2020 budget Higher home values set for Nov. 21 On the Web negate rate drop;

The proposed 2020 budget for the Town of Oregon would increase the town’s tax rate by 13 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

In addition, property values have increased on many town property values, leading to an increase in property taxes.

Clerk Jennifer Hanson told the Observer in an email that a home assessed at $300,000 in the town would pay $800 in property taxes, an increase of $39.

“The increase is due to a division chief position for the Oregon Area Fire/ EMS District, an Oregon Area Senior Center administrative assistant, an EMS director for Belleville EMS and fire trucks for

With an emphasis on environmental protection and human services, the Dane County Board of Supervisors approved a $663 million 2020 county budget Nov. 11 that will raise taxes on the average home around $25.

While the mill rate dropped to $2.90 from $2.97 per $1,000 of property value, according to a

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A public hearing will take feedback on the 2020 Village of Oregon proposed budget next week.

The proposed budget would include an increase in village taxes of around $90 on the average home, valued at $305,010, which is a 6% jump.

The village will hold a public hearing at 5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 18, at Village Hall, 117 Spring St. The proposal, put together by village staff with feedback from trustees at three meetings over the past few months, includes funding for a division chief position for the Oregon Area Fire/ EMS District, an Oregon Police Department patrol

If You Go What: Village of Oregon budget public hearing When: 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 Where: Village Hall, 117 Spring St. Info: 835-3118 officer, an Oregon Area Senior Center administrative assistant, a part-time library staffer and increase hours for a police secretary.

It would also include at 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union employees.

For information, call the village at 835-3118. The final budget will be posted Thursday, Nov. 14 at vil. oregon.wi.us.

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“This budget will provide human services programs for children, families, and seniors; environmental protections, particularly in the area of flood control; and criminal justice system improvements that reflect Dane County values,” she said.

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Village of Brooklyn

Taxes, home values both will increase Budget increases payments by $100 as revaluation offsets mill rate drop EMILIE HEIDEMANN

Hearing for village budget Nov. 18

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With new assessments this year, many Brooklyn taxpayers will see tax increases even though the tax rate is dropping.

T h e Vi l l a g e B o a r d approved its 2020 budget Monday night, Nov. 11, with village taxes on an average home estimated to go up by $102, according to a worksheet provided by the village.

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Final numbers had yet to be delivered, and those numbers do not include school district, county or technical college taxes.

The village’s mill rate was estimated to drop more than 10 percent, from $9.52 to $8.48 per $1,000 of property value, but the average home went up by about 20 percent.

As a result of the market revaluation, village clerk Linda Kuhlman wrote in an email to the O b s e r v e r, t h e a v e r a g e home value went up from $153,849 to $184,813.

The taxes on those average homes raised from $1,465 last year to $1,567 this year.

“This year we had to do

a reevaluation of properties because are assessment ratio was below 90% and the state says you should be plus or minus 10-100%,” she said. “So even though the values of homes went up, the mill rate will go down.”

The board was waiting on final levy numbers from Green and Dane Counties before setting final tax rates, Kuhlman told the Observer.

The board will approve those at its next meeting, either Monday, Nov. 25 or Dec. 9, as some members might not be able to make t h e N ove m b e r m e e t i n g because it is Thanksgiving week.

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amendments included adding another $1.25 million for mental health services (from a base budget of over $60 million), adding $1 million to the proposed $3 million for the Affordable Housing Development Fund, doubling the proposed $3 million to purchase land in floodprone areas, and adding $100,000 for a community justice center study and two social worker positions in the district attorney’s office.

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the Belleville and Brooklyn fire departments,” she said.

At 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov 21, residents will be able to offer feedback on the proposed budget in a public hearing at Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road.

Immediately after the hearing, town officials will hold a special meeting to adopt the levy and to establish compensation of elected officials to begin in April 2020.

The proposed 2019 tax levy from property tax owners for the 2020 budget is $1,052,207, which is up $59,991 from 2018, about 5%.

The 2020 proposed budget is available in detail for inspection at Oregon Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or anytime at town. oregon.wi.us/budget.

For information, call the town at 835-2982.

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Comic choice ‘in poor taste’ I was disappointed in the choice of comic on page four of the Oct. 24, 2019, Oregon Observer.

This comic mocks the very real concern minorities have about being portrayed as a caricature or a costume. Cultural appropriation in the form of dressing up as a Native American or wearing blackface diminishes a robust culture and history into a stereotype. Studies have shown that

humor based in denigrating a particular minority (in this case those seeking not to be appropriated) can contribute to a feeling of safety to actually express discrimination against that minority.

I find this comic to be in poor taste and not in line with our community’s focus on forward thinking and inclusivity.

Coral Goplin Village of Oregon

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his past year, Oregon has gone through many changes to increase that small town appeal while offering upscale amenities to all.

And there are many new projects in the works for Oregon.

Those include housing developments, a school, library, senior center and new parks.

All these projects are very exciting, but making these projects happen often involves using tax money, which means homeowners taxes increase and renters also pay a larger monthly payment to cover the rent.

With property taxes continuously rising, something needs to change.

Some of these community improvement projects have raised the necessary funds so we did not have to increase taxes.

Oregon Community Resource Network has taken to the forefront by rallying together members of the community raising money to fund such projects as the Pump House, the Tin Man water tower, the Oregon Area Food Pantry and the Youth Center. These projects have been a welcome improvement to the community and did not create a tax burden on our residents.

To keep making improvements to our community for all to benefit while preventing taxes from rising, we need to work together.

We have a very great and compassionate community that has worked together to make things possible. We need to encourage more residents to get involved in local projects.

Giving back to our community by volunteering and donating should be our primary goals so we can continue to promote Oregon as great place to live, work and play. One way we can do this is by patronizing local businesses.

With Small Business Saturday just around the corner, on Nov. 30, there is no better time like the present to show your support.

Going local means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources, employ workers at decent wages and

serve primarily local customers. It means becoming more self-sufficient.

Just last week, chamber member associate Tiffany Houtsinger and Knutson I had a conversation about why it is so important to shop local regularly. Here are 10 reasons why you should shop Oregon businesses.

Shopping local boosts the local economy.

More of the money you spend in your local independent business stays in the community then if you shopped at a big-box store, out of town or on-line.

Shopping local creates jobs.

Small, local businesses are the largest employers nationally.

When we support local shops and services, we are supporting the process of creating local jobs.

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Local businesses are more likely to support local events, schools, charities and sports groups. When you shop at a local business you are in essence supporting your community.

Shopping local supports the character of Oregon.

Oregon’s friendly and authentic small-town atmosphere is created by the people and the businesses. Our distinctive shops and services contribute to our quality of life and to the character of Oregon.

Shopping local keeps these businesses here.

Shopping local increases our tax base.

When you support and invest your day-to-day dollar in Oregon area businesses, you are contributing to our tax base which improves the services we all benefit from. Without local business taxes increase for everyone.

Local businesses invest in Oregon.

When we support local businesses we support the future of our community. Businesses owned by Oregon folks are less likely to leave the community and are more invested in our success.

Supporting local business encourages investment.

Research is stating entrepreneurs and skilled workers are more likely to invest and settle in communities, like Oregon, that preserve and support independent and distinctive businesses.

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Over the long term, successful local businesses are able to supply products based on local needs, interests and demands rather than based on national sales strategies.

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Private and public services tend to cluster around shops. As retail merchants disappear, so do services such as hairdressers, banks, restaurants and other businesses.

Shopping local saves you time and money.

By not travelling to out of town shops, you are saving on fuel (money and the environment) and time.

Keep a look out for the Small Business Mailer in the mail the second week of November with valuable coupons to many of your local businesses. Take some time to see what all of our local businesses can offer.

Whether you are looking for gifts for people on your list, a great place to bring family to eat, need some work done on your home or snow removal services for the winter ahead, Oregon has so much to offer.

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Engaging on equity SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Equity has been a point of emphasis at the Oregon School District in the past few years, and board members heard Monday night about efforts to engage OSD staff, students and parents on equity issues.

“Our work with equity is really never over,” said district director of student services Candace Weidensee, who announced the district’s partnership this year with the Madison-based Nehemiah Center of Urban Development, to work with staff on equity based professional development.

In August, the district hosted Gloria Ladson-Billings from University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction to present and work with staff.

OSD deputy superintendent Leslie Begstrom, who will be taking over as superintendent in July, said the district has also been “working harder to engage students and parents” on equity issues.

She said in April, the district sent its first cohort of around a dozen students to the Dane County Equity Consortium Student Workshop.

The students later met with Bergstrom, OSD superintendent Brian Busler and Oregon High School principal Jim Pliner about what they learned and what changes they’d suggest.

“They really were honest and open and assertive, related to what they wanted to see in the schools,” Bergstrom said. “I think the more we listen, the more we will learn.”

On Oct, 25, the OHS Gay Straight Alliance worked with a district teacher to lead a learning session for staff, Bergstrom said.

“We’re providing as many opportunities as we can to continue to learn from our students,” she said. “(This) is another example of our students teaching us.”

The district will next be partnering with Nehemiah to “take the next steps with parents,” Bergstrom said, co-facilitating a K-12 group of parents of students of color and a community forum early next year.

State: OSD ‘exceeds expectations’ Once again, the Oregon School District has gotten good grades.

The district scored a 79.2 in its annual “report card” grade from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, placing it once again in the “exceeds expectations” category. The report was released Nov. 12.

The score, given for 2018-19 school year performance, continues a recent trend of improvement in the report card grades for the district, eclipsing the previous year’s mark of 78.7. OSD scored a 78.6 for the 2016-17 school year.

For the second year in a row, Brooklyn Elementary School tallied the highest score in the district, with an 86.5 score topping last year’s mark of 86.2. That set it in the “Exceeds expectations” category, the only school to reach that designation, with Prairie View Elementary at 82.9 barely missing the 83 percent needed.

Netherwood Knoll Elementary rated a “Meets expectations” at 70.6, with Oregon Middle School (74.5) and Oregon High School (80.5) rated “Exceeds expectations.”

District superintendent Brian Busler said the report card is one way for district educators to “understand areas of strengths and opportunities for continued student growth.”

“We are very proud of our students and their achievements,” he wrote the Observer in an email Tuesday. “While our state report cards are very strong, there is much more to a student’s education and learning than a single school-wide score.”

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Jim Baxter conducts as the Oregon Community Band performs “The Star Spangled Banner” to kick off a concert in 2018.

‘A Christmas Festival’ Oregon Community Band kicks off season 39 on Nov. 19 The Oregon Community Band is set to begin its 39th season next week.

The group’s fall concert is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Oregon Middle School cafeteria, 601 Pleasant Oak Drive.

The 45-piece adult concert band will play selections such as the tuba feature, “Devil and t h e D e e p B l u e S e a ,” a horn quintet seasonal medley and a salute to LeRoy Anderson,

with the “The Typewriter,”“Sleigh Ride” and “A Christmas Festival.”

Free cookies and dessert bars will be served, and Oregon Food Pantry donations will be collected at the door.

According to the website, the band, founded in 1981, is a group of musicians of all experience levels who gather to enjoy and play music. The group rehearses each fall and spring, under the direction of Jim Baxter, to prepare for performances in malls, churches, senior centers and parks throughout the area.

T h e b a n d i s k n ow n for its summertime

If You Go What: Oregon Community Band fall concert When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 Where: Oregon Middle School cafeteria, 601 Pleasant Oak Drive Info: oregoncommunityband.org evenings-in-the-park performances downtown.

For information, visit oregoncommunityband. org.

Contact Mackenzie at mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com.

Time to eat, exercise and assemble Thanksgiving workout and potluck set for Nov. 24

OSC presents check to Carbone Cancer Center Oregon Soccer Club presented a check for $1,200 to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Carbone Cancer Center for cancer research on Friday, Oct. 25.

The donation was the result of the 2018-19 club charity initiative, which included our competitive and academy teams wearing pink socks for games in October 2018.

OSC players Alex, Kaleb and Tra Schmidt, McKinley and Nora Younggren and Barrett Anderson broke out the pink socks once again and helped us present the check. They also had discussions with some patients and family members at Members of the Oregon Soccer Club raised $1,200 for the University Hospital who Carbon Cancer Center. For the 2019-20 season, the OSC club expressed their appreciation charity is suicide prevention awareness. for the project and donation.

For the 2019-20 season, the OSC club charity is suicide prevention awareness. Players wore yellow socks during games Comfort Suites, Air Cond. Conference Ctr. in September 2019, and 725 Paradise Ln, Johnson Creek, WI the club will be making a Proceeds go to donation to the American November 15, 16 & 17, 2019 Foundation for Suicide Take a Kid Hunting Fri 3-8pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm Prevention.

Foundation’s Contact Mackenzie at $7 (14 & Under FREE) CAMP NEAL mackenzie.krumme@ 608-752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com wcinet.com.

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A Thanksgiving meal may be easier to digest if you burn some off some of the calories in advance.

The Thanksgiving community potluck and workout event, hosted by Community of Life Church and i2 Fitness, is set for noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 at i2 Fitness, 280 W. Netherwood Road.

The workout will begin at noon, with families and

children ages 13 and above able to participate.

Following the workout, an assembly line of volunWhat: Community potteers will put meals togethluck and workout er for families in the comWhen: Noon to 3 p.m. munity with groceries to Sunday, Nov. 24 have a full Thanksgiving spread.

Where: I2 Fitness, 280 Participants are encourW. Netherwood Road aged to bring a dish to pass and participate in a potluck to “meet, mingle and give thanks with those in your Potluck.” community,” according to For information, call an event description.

Community of Life Church To r e g i s t e r , v i s i t at 577-1543. eventbrite.com and search Contact Mackenzie at for “Thanksgiving Commackenzie.krumme@ m u n i t y Wo r k o u t a n d wcinet.com.

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THANK YOU!

I would like to say thank you to the Oregon Community and Businesses for all the donations made to make my benefit a success. Milt and I were overwhelmed by the number of people who came to support us. A special thank you to all our friends who helped coordinate and work the event. You all mean so much to us! This proves we made the right choice when we made Oregon our home. I will continue fighting!

With Love and Appreciation and so Grateful to all

Cathy Stephens

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Churches

Thanksgiving basket drive

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

research if they qualify for assistance. 16, at the Oregon Public Library.

This service is by appointment only.

Rachel Chisman leads children The Oregon Area Food Pantry For information, and to make an up to four years of age through the wants to provide each family with a appointment call 333-0333.

Zumbini program. Created by ZumThanksgiving basket. ba and BabyFirst the class combines The baskets will be filled with gro- Health talk music, dance and education tools. ceries needed to make the holiday Students from the University of For information, contact Kelly meal.

Wisconsin-Madison will conduct The pantry is asking for donations a “cough and cold” health talk at Allen at kallen@oregonlibrary.org. to purchase food in bulk at a discount- 12:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at the 2020 Shadow auditions ed rate.

Oregon Area Senior Center.

The Indoor Percussion auditions for To donate mail checks to OAFP, PO Attendees will be able to learn the the Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps Box 92 Oregon, WI. Or donate direct- over-the-counter medications offered are set for noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, ly at obfp.org. to treat coughs and colds, and which Nov. 16 at Oregon High School, 456 For information, visit obfp.org. ones to avoid.

N. Perry Prkwy.

Students will also talk about when Auditioners should RSVP at http:// Energy assistance program to see a physician rather or rely on bit.ly/2020SIPauditions and are If you are having trouble pay- self treatment. encouraged to bring a bag lunch. ing your energy bills sign up for an Walk-ins are welcome for this event The Shadow Drum and Bugle appointment during the Wisconsin and no registration is required.

Corps includes winterguard, winterHome Energy Assistance Program For information, call 835-5801. guard cadets, indoor percussion and between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. cadet marching band.

14, at the Oregon Area Senior Center. Zooty Zumbini For information, visit shadowdbc.

An energy services representaToddlers are welcome to get some tive will meet with participants and exercise 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. org.

Community calendar Thursday, Nov. 14

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Energy assistance program, senior center, 333-0333 • 4-7 p.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 6:30 p.m., Town of Rutland budget hearing and town meeting, Rutland Town Hall,785 Center Road, Stoughton, 4553925

Friday, Nov. 15

• 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 12:45 p.m., Health talk: Coughs and colds, senior center, 835-5801 • 7-10 p.m., Panther Pride Fundraiser ($25), The Legend at Bergamont, 699 Bergamont Blvd, oregonboosters.com

Saturday, Nov. 16

• 10 a.m., “Zooty Zumbini with Ray,” library, 8353656 • Noon to 8 p.m., 2020

Shadow Indoor Percussion Auditions, Oregon High School, 220 N. Main St., shadowdbc.org •6 p.m., SoundBillies, Ziggy’s BBQ Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor, 135 S. Main St., 291-0915

Monday, Nov. 18

• Noon, Registration due for Thanksgiving Dinner and Bird-Brain bingo, senior center, 835-5801 • 5 p.m., 2020 Oregon Village budget public hearing, 117 Spring St., 835-3118

Tuesday, Nov. 19

•9-11 a.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 2-3 p.m., Craftivism, senior center, 835-5801 • End of the day Tuesday, Chamber board elections due via email, oregonwi. com •7-8 p.m.,Oregon Community Band fall concert, Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr.,

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, Nov. 14 WOW: Oregon Community Band (July 2) ORE: OHS Orchestra Concert (Oct. 21) Friday, Nov. 15 WOW: Open Doors for Refugees (Nov. 4) ORE: OHS Improv. Show (Nov. 20, 2018) Saturday, Nov. 16 WOW: Movie: Roman Holiday (1953) ORE: OMS Chorus Concert (May 16) Sunday, Nov. 17 WOW: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Service ORE: OMS Madrigal Dinner (Feb. 8) Monday, Nov. 18 WOW: LIVE: Village Board Meeting (Nov. 18) ORE: RCI 5th Grade Orchestra Concert (Nov. 5) Tuesday, Nov. 19 WOW: Senior Center Presentation: Antique Tractors (June 26) ORE: LIVE: Girls Basketball vs Evansville (Nov. 19) Wednesday, Nov. 20 WOW: Village Storm-water Meeting (Nov. 11) ORE: Oregon School Board Meeting (Nov. 11) Thursday, Nov. 21 WOW: Senior Center Presentation: Monkey Business Improv Show (May 23) ORE: BNKE Choir Concert (May 2)

Friday, Nov. 22

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Wednesday, Nov. 20

• 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie Matinee (“A Dog’s Journey”), senior center, 835-5801 • 4-5 p.m., Tween advisory board, library 835-3656 • 6 p.m., Fire safety for adults, library, 835-3656 •7-9 p.m., Anderson Park Friends board meeting, Town of Oregon Hall, 1138 Union Road, 8353580

Thursday, Nov. 21

•11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chamber membership meeting (registration required), Headquarters Banquet Hall, 101 Concord Dr., 835-3697 •4-7 p.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 6-7 p.m., Using Microsoft Word, library, 8356282

• 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Coffee with a Reporter, Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com • 11:45 a.m., Thanksgiving Dinner and Bird-Brain bingo, senior center, 8355801

Sunday, Nov. 24

• Noon to 3 p.m., Thanksgiving Community Workout and Potluck, I2 Fitness, 280 W. Netherwood Road, 577-1543

Monday, Nov. 25

• 6:30 p.m., Village of Brooklyn board meeting (second and third Monday), Village Hall, 210 Commercial St., 455-4201

Tuesday, Nov. 26

• 9-11 a.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com

Senior center Monday, Nov. 18 Beef Stew Green Beans Chunky Apple Sauce MO – Veggie Stew NCS – SF Cookie Packet Tuesday, Nov. 19 Chicken Macaroni Casserole Peas Pineapple MO – Mac and Cheese NCS – SF Pudding Wednesday, Nov. 20 Cheese Tortellini Bake Spinach Mandarin Oranges MO – Marinara Tortellini Bake NCS – Fruit Cup Thursday, Nov. 21 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Friday, Nov. 22 Turkey in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Glazed Carrots Cranberry Stuffing Cinnamon Apple Slices Pumpkin Pie MO – Veggie Chicken in Gravy NCS – SF Pumpkin Pie SO — Pulled Pork Confetti Salad

Monday, Nov. 18 9:00 CLUB 10:30 Dominoes 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, Nov. 19 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Ride to Food Pantry 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 11:30 Silver Threads 12:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Craftivism Group Wednesday, Nov. 20 9:00 CLUB 12:15 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 1:00 Euchre 4:00 “Google Home” Class 1:00 Movie: “A Dog’s Journey” Thursday, Nov. 21 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 Rubber Stamping 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Mahjongg 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Card Party Friday, Nov. 22 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:45 Balance Class 11:45 Shopping at Bill’s

Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Education Hour, 10 a.m.

Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church 201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

Worship (608) 271-6633 Hillcrest Bible Church

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

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

Support groups • 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.

Why Worry When You Can Pray?

Human beings are naturally inclined to worry. Perhaps it is an evolutionary holdover from more dangerous times, when a lack of vigilance could easily lead to ruin.

And even now, there are plenty of things to worry about, as every newscast is quick to remind us. The philosopher George Santayana claimed that one of the tenets of what he called “animal faith”is that there are things in the world that we can eat, and things in the world that can eat us! This is probably why all successful species have developed successful defenses, including effective vigilance, or even hyper-vigilance.But whereas squirrels and other small animals need to be hyper-vigilant,since hawks and cats are effective predators, human beings have created for ourselves a generally safe environment, and unless you are crossing a busy street, or working with potentially dangerous equipment, there probably isn’t much you need to worry about right now. All the major religions tell us to chill out, or in religious language, to trust in God.The natural tendency to worry and be vigilant is adaptive in some environments, but supremely maladaptive in others.Therefore,stop worrying.Your next meal is probably in the refrigerator.You have clothes and a roof over your head, and really,what more do you need?

–Christopher Simon

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Co-owners Kelly Scholz and Jo Temte opened Wishing Tree Studio on Sept. 8 of this year.

A ‘wish’ come true

New yoga studio opens on Main Street EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

One day a few months ago, Wishing Tree Studio co-owners Jo Temte and Kelly Scholz sauntered out of the now closed yoga studio, The Inspired Mat, LLC, gazing at their own new location across the street.

In front of the 121 N. M a i n S t . bu i l d i n g wa s a tree, the co-owners noticed, which helped them not only name their new yoga studio, but shape its mission of community and connection.

Scholz told the Observer that wishing trees are found in various cultures across the world. The concept, she said, is to write a wish or an intention onto a ribbon and tie it to one of the tree’s branches.

“When the ribbon disintegrates and floats off, your wish has been heard by the universe,” Scholz said.

That’s how the co-owners want yogi’s who take classes at Wishing Tree Studio to feel, Temte said – like their well-being intentions are being heard by those around them.

People crave connection nowadays, Scholz concurred, and Wishing Tree Studio is a place for people to get to know one another, in addition to practicing yoga and meditation.

Eventually, the studio will

Wishing Tree Studio offers an open space for yogis to come and relax during classes.

Business in brief Inlighten Professional Massage opens Wishing Tree Studio is located on 121 N. Main St. in Oregon’s downtown.

Wishing Tree Studio 121 N. Main St. 291-0472 wishingtreestudio.com offer Reiki energy therapy healing sessions, Scholz said. She said Reiki is a form of alternative medicine that uses light touch on areas of the body that might need a boost of positive energy, encouraging physical and mental well-being.

“When the dust settles, I’ll be offering Reiki classes (for clients to) practice on themselves,” she said.

Temte said the studio will also hold puppy yoga sessions every few months as a part of its partnership with The Puppy Den in Fitchburg. Next summer, a farmer in Brooklyn will help the studio hold goat yoga classes.

A n o i l d i ff u s e r f i l l s t h e s p a c e ’s e n t r a n c e room with the aroma of patchouli as cli ents flock to the studio Thursday, Nov. 7, for an afternoon yoga session.

A s t h ey e n t e r, t o t h e i r left is a small changing room with a curtain and a white, stylish ottoman and Wishing Tree Studio merchandise. To the right sits a desk and a couch near the window with a

coffee table. On the table is a pitcher and tea cups.

The co-owners said the building had been transformed from its former pool and landscaping company, Recreational Concepts, identity — the company operated in Oregon for around 15 years before closing.

Through some white sliding doors with windows is now a spacious and open studio where the yogis start to gather. An instructor closes the doors once they are set up with their mats and blocks and in a soothing voice, tells yogis to let go of their days troubles and to focus only on their breathing.

Before the class began,

Oregon has a new massage parlor.

Inlighten Professional Massage Therapy opened its doors earlier this month on 603 Pleasant Oak Drive, Suite C. The building is the business’s second location.

For more information about services, call 290-5588.

Cutting Edge Hair, Etc. moves locations Cutting Edge Hair, Etc. has moved locations in the community.

The hair styling business now operates at its 787 N. Main St. address. In addition to hair services, it offers waxing, massage, makeup and nail services.

For more information, call 835-3666.

Scholz and Temte visited with their clients, asking them how their day went and about their lives.

Yogis can choose from 35 classes per week, taught by 13 instructors the studio hired as independent contractors, Scholz said. There are classes of varying levels, from gentle to vigorous — from “restorative flow” to “athletic flow,” Temte

said. There are also courses geared toward mental wellness, including meditation, mindfulness and balance.

“An hour of yoga is like a week of therapy,” she said.

Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@ wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

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Let Others Multiply Your Generosity Buckets for Hunger, Inc. is requesting your consideration to join us in sponsorship for the Fourth Annual “Buckets for Hunger Food Pantry Challenge” For your monetary donation, Buckets will match approximately $1.25 for every one dollar donated.

Your $10 donation could help purchase about 85 pounds of food for a local food pantry.

Checks must be made payable to Buckets for Hunger NOT Oregon Area Food Pantry.

This event runs from November 15th through December 12, 2019.

To provide funding for your neighbors in need, write a check payable to “Buckets for Hunger Inc Challenge”. In the memo line designate the Oregon Area Food Pantry.

Send your check to: Buckets for Hunger, Inc. c/o Wayne Bisek 4761 Coolidge Street Oregon, WI 53575 Donations must be received by December 12, 2019 to be eligible for this additional challenge funding from Buckets for Hunger, Inc. Your donation will help to ensure that this year’s “Buckets for Hunger Food Pantry Challenge” will be a success in our community. Please help us “... to wipe away the tears of hunger and to replace them with a glimmer of hope ...”

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Girls swimming

200 free relay qualifies for state MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Oregon’s 200-yard freestyle relay team will compete at the Division 1 state meet after finishing sixth at the Beloit Memorial Sectional on Saturday, Nov. 9, in Beloit.

Freshmen Izzy Block and Noelle Marsh teamed with sophomore Claudia Schwartz and junior Halle Bush to record a time of 1:41.86, a season-best by 2.4 seconds. “ T h ey w e r e t r y i n g f o r t h e (school) record and it was close,” Oregon coach Michael Keleny said. “I’m happy with a fast time like that.”

Oregon finished ninth in the 14-team sectional with 75 points.

Sun Prairie captured the sectional title with 377.5 points.

Schwartz set a new school record in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:00.03. She beat her season-best time by three seconds, but wound up 15th in the event.

Block and Schwartz teamed with juniors Zoe Rule and Mattea Thomason set a new season-best time by 4.2 seconds (1:52.17), but wound up eighth and 1.6 seconds behind the final state-qualifying spot.

“We dropped a lot of time in a lot of events,” Keleny said. “There were a lot of personal bests. They are happy with their times and it’s a good way to go out.”

Schwartz also took 15th in the 500 free (5:26.10), shattering her previous season-best time by 9.6 seconds. Bush, Marsh, Rule and Hailey Sieren broke their previous season-best time by five seconds in the 400 free relay (11th, 3:51.69).

Thomason took 12th in the 100 breaststroke (1:14.23) and 20th in the 200 individual medley (2:25.25).

Block finished 14th in the 50 freestyle (25.10), and set a new season-best time in the 100 free (16th, 54.88).

Rule broke her previous season-best time by 2.4 seconds in the 100 butterfly (17th, 1:00.75), and placed 15th in the 100 backstroke (1:00.99).

Bush took 17th in the 200 free (2:04.95) and 19th in the 500 free (5:41.13).

Junior Victoria Helvig took 17th in the 100 back (1:03.09) and 25th in the 100 butterfly (1:05.55).

Sophomore Brooke White placed 18th in the 200 free (2:05.94) and 25th in the 50 free (26.71).

Freshman Jane Ciambrone finished 20th in the 100 backstroke (1:06.33), a season-best time by 3.6 seconds.

Sieren was 25th in the 200 IM (2:36.24) and broke her previous personal-best time by 2.4 seconds in the 100 backstroke (26th, 1:09.54).

Marsh finished 27th in the 100 free (59.39).

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Oregon’s Claudia Schwartz finished 15th in the 500-yard freestyle with a season-best time of 5:25.10 at the Division 1 Beloit Memorial Sectional on Saturday, Nov. 9. Schwartz set the school record in the 100 butterfly and was part of the Panthers’ 200 free relay that qualified for state.

Oregon freshman Izzy Block swims the 200-yard freestyle at the Division 1 Beloit Memoiral Sectional.

Block finished 16th with a season-best time of 54.88 seconds.

Girls basketball

Oregon hungry for deep postseason run MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

With a team full of quick wing players, the Oregon girls basketball team is eager to take care of unfinished business.

Oregon, which split two games against Division 2 state runner-up Monroe last season, envisioned a long postseason run and a possible rubber match against the Cheesemakers. Instead, DeForest upset Oregon 48-46 on a shot in the final seconds in the D2 regional semifinal, and the Panthers roll into this season using the game as fuel for 2019-20.

“The seniors mentioned that after we lost that game to DeForest that is when they started getting ready for next season,” Oregon coach Adam Wamsley said.

“Hopefully, we use that hunger as motivation.”

The Panthers finished 14-9 and fourth in the Badger South with an 8-6 mark last year. They return three starters and nine players from last season.

Oregon is led by two firstteam all-Badger South players in seniors Liz Uhl and Kaitlyn Schrimpf. Uhl, a University of Illinois-Springfield commit, is the top returning scorer after averaging 14.1 points per game last year.

She made 33 three-pointers, led the team with a 78.8 free-throw percentage (82-for-104), and excelled in the Panthers’ press defense with 3.1 steals per game.

Photo by Mark Nesbitt

The Oregon girls basketball team returns nine letterwinners from last season’s squad. They are (front row from left) Jaelyn Nedelcoff, Izzie Peterson, Carleigh Roberts, KT Schwass, (back row from left) Michaela Rosga, Megan Bloyer, Kaitlyn Schrimpf, Liz Uhl and Emmy Statz.

Schrimpf averaged 10.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 steals per game last season, and shot 31.5 percent (31-for-73) from 3-point range.

The other returning starter is senior point guard Izzie Peterson, who averaged 6.6 points per game last season.

Wamsley said the trio of returning starters display the type of leadership and teamwork to be successful.

“They are a very committed and focused group,” he said. “I’m excited for the whole group to see

where they can go. I expect us to compete for a conference championship.”

Wamsley noted experience, athletic ability and depth as strengths of this year’s team.

“We should have the depth and ability with our guard play to be aggressive on defense, create turnovers and score in transition,” he said. “We have the ability to get to the basket and score.”

One area Wamsley wants to see improvement is outside shooting.

“Our outside game has been inconsistent,” he said. “Being

unable to hit shots has cost us games in the past. We just have to prove it by being better this season.”

Another area of concern is the frontcourt, according to Wamsley. The Panthers used a full-court press last season to generate turnovers and score in transition to combat the size difference.

“Our smaller lineups will have a tougher time matching up with bigger opponents,” he said. “We are going to have to be flexible and creative with our lineups and matchups.”

Six other players returning for the Panthers are Megan Bloyer, Jaelyn Nedelcoff, Michaela Rosga, Carliegh Roberts, Emily Statz and Kaitlyn Schwass.

Roberts (3.4 points per game last season), Nedelcoff and Statz will be relied upon as guards.

Wamsley said Roberts has the vision and creativity on the court to create more opportunities for herself and teammates.

Schwass is recovering from an ACL injury. Bloyer, Rosga and Statz will also be leaned upon to defend in the post.

“She will have a lot on her plate, guarding post and wing players at times,” Wamsley said of Statz. “She can play both positions, and has the ability to score inside and out.”

Wamsley said Bloyer is a “true post presence and strong rebounder.”

Nedelcoff could play a

prominent defensive role. Wamsley lauds Nedelcoff for her defensive ability.

“She’s one of our top passers and defenders,” he said. “She will be asked to defend our opponent’s top wing/guard.”

Monona Grove won the Badger South Conference title last year, snapping Monroe’s two-year reign atop the league. However, the Silver Eagles have to replace standout McKenna Warnock (29.7 points and 12.5 rebounds per game), who is now playing basketball at the University of Iowa.

The Cheesemakers have three starters back, but graduated two college players — University of Wisconsin-Madison point guard Sydney Hilliard and Lindenwood University’s Emily Benzschawel.

Wamsley expects a balanced race for the conference title with Oregon, Monroe, Stoughton, Watertown, Edgewood and Monona Grove in the mix.

The Crusaders figure to benefit from the return of Ella Foti, a 6-foot junior who missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Foti will be paired with 6-foot-1 Baluck Deang and 6-foot-3 Sarah Lazar in the frontcourt.

“Edgewood will be there with their tall lineup,” Wamsley said.

“Watertown will be a difficult matchup because of their zone play and the ability of (Teya) Maas. MG will surprise. Monroe and Stoughton will be there as well.”

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OHS presents ‘Guys and Dolls’ JUSTIN LOEWEN Press correspondent

A whimsical world of gamblers, saintly figures and those caught in between came, to life in Oregon High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Oregon Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 8. The school’s spin on the award-winning musical kicked off a three-day run of the production.

The main cast included Kyle Kaputza as Nathan Detroit, Miranda Moore as Miss Adelaide, Kenney Kritsch as Sky Masterson and Lauren Stoneman as Sarah Brown. Michael Ducett was the director, Jennifer Yancey served as music director and producer, Angela Hessler was the stage manager and Alyssa Dvorak oversaw the musical’s choreography.

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Sarah Brown (Lauren Stoneman), far right, sings “Follow the Fold” with the mission band during the Oregon High School production of Guys and Dolls at the Oregon Performing Arts Center on Friday, Nov. 8.

New York City gamblers take their craps game to the underground, away from the eyes of the cops.

Miss Adelaide (Miranda Moore) sings “Sue Me” to Nathan Detroit (Kyle Kaputsa).

From left, Nicely-Nicely Johnson (Arik Zintel), Benny Southwest (Brendan Moore) and Nathan Detroit (Kyle Kaputsa) sing about running the oldest-established craps game in New York City.

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Honor, duty and pancakes JUSTIN LOEWEN Observer correspondent

On the Sunday before Veteran’s Day, the Oregon-Brooklyn VFW Post 10272 delivered generous helpings of pancakes, eggs and sausage to attendees of the VFW pancake breakfast at Oregon Middle School

on Nov. 10. All proceeds will go to supporting veterans and the local community.

Members of the Oregon-Stoughton Rugby Club helped clear tables at the event and also seized the opportunity to seek donations for the upcoming Jaycee Park West athletic complex, which will feature two multi-purpose fields.

Kai Thiel, 4, center, of Oregon waits for Connie, left, to cut up his pancakes after Jerry already supplied the syrup.

From left, OregonBrooklyn VFW Post 10272 member Greg Graf serves a helping of scrambled eggs to Derrick Prisch of Oregon and his son Benja, 1 A long line of people formed in the Oregon Middle School cafeteria as they waited to help themselves to breakfast.

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Town of Dunn budget proposes 1% tax increase RENEE HICKMAN Unified Newspaper Group

While property tax values have risen considerably, Town of Dunn property owners will see a tax increase of about 1% next year under its proposed 2020 budget.

The proposed tax levy

will be put before residents at a town meeting at 7 p.m.

Nov. 19 at the Dunn Town Hall. The hearing will be an opportunity for Dunn residents to ask questions and provide input on how the town’s funds are budgeted.

The budget will then be considered for final adoption at the town budget meeting Dec. 16.

The town’s newsletter states that Dunn can expect increases in General Fund revenues of $27,939 in road aids, and $16,379 from FEMA for costs related to flooding in 2018. An additional increase in revenues is expected from building permit applications.

Expenditures for public safety costs, including fire,

EMS and law enforcement would increase $38, 094 under the proposed budget, and culture and recreation costs would increase by $24,963.

The town’s draft budget calls for an increase in the mill rate to $2.91 per $1,000 assessed value, but the proposed mill rate against the equalized value

would drop 7.3% to $2.30.

D u n n To w n C l e r k Cathy Hasslinger, wrote in an email Nov. 12 that’s because the equalized value, representing market values of properties, is set by the state of Wisconsin and Dunn has not recently reassessed its property values.

State documents show residential values in the town

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increased by an average of 9 percent from Jan. 1, 2018, to Jan. 1, 2019, nearly double the county average of 5 percent.

Hasslinger said Dunn’s properties are scheduled for reassessment in 2021.

Renee Hickman can be contacted at renee.hickman@ wcinet.com.

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Lyle Laufenberg shared cannon. his collection of war memEmail Unified Newspaper orabilia and history stories Group reporter Scott De with Rome Corners InterLaruelle at scott.delaruelmediate School fifth-gradle@wcinet.com. ers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

Laufenberg, a retired Oregon School District teacher of 41 years, has been a familiar face for RCI students as their resident “living history” volunteer, particularly of the Civil War era, demonstrating everything from what soldiers wore on the battlefield to how to load and fire a

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Volunteer Lyle Laufenberg talks to RCI fifth-graders Monday, Nov. 11 as part of a Veterans Day program.

She said the video project is in the planning phase, with script writing, production and editing scheduled for Nov. 20-26.

Student voting is planned for Dec. 2-11, with K-4 students voting in their classes and grades 5-12 students electronically.

District superintendent Brian Busler reminded people at the board meeting of the recent anniversary of the successful referendum that funded the school, on Nov. 6, 2018. “ O n e d a y a n d five y e a r s a g o ,” h e s a i d .

“And as you can see the building growing and being built, you can just sense the transformational nature that school will have on our greater school community,” School districts “don’t have the opportunity to build a school very often,” Busler said.

“Our last school was RCI (Rome Corners Intermediate School – 2001), and I still find myself referring to that as the ‘new’ school,” he quipped. “It’s a wonderful gift the community has given our students for years and decades ahead.”

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Eilee Schlesinger jumps through hula-hoops in a game with a unique twist on “rock, paper, scissors,” during the Prairie View Elementary school game night Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Jayde Moronez plays a dice game called “4-5-6.”

Legals ORDINANCE NO. 19-09 VILLAGE OF OREGON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.02 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE VILLAGE OF OREGON, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN ORDINANCE 1. The Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, does ordain that Section 14.02(1) of the Code of Ordinances for the Village of Oregon is amended to read as follows: 14.02 ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTION. (1) STATE CODE APPLIES. The provisions of Wis. Admin. Code ch.

SPS 324 are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter and shall apply to the construction and inspection of new one- and two-family dwellings and additions or modifications to existing one- and two-family dwellings. Wis. Admin. Code ch. SPS 316 is also hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this chapter and shall apply to all buildings, except one- and two-family dwellings. Copies of both shall be kept on file in the office of the Village Clerk.

2. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication pursuant to law.

The above ordinance was duly adopted by a two thirds (2/3) majority vote of the elected members of the Village Board of the Village of Oregon at a regular meeting held on November 4, 2019.

APPROVED: By: _____________________________ Jeanne Carpenter, Village President ATTEST: By: _____________________________ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk First Reading: November 4, 2019 Second Reading: November 4, 2019 Approved: November 4, 2019 Published: November 7 and 14, 2019 WNAXLP *** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 14, 2019 The regular meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to order by Board President Steve Zach at 6:30 PM on October 14, 2019, in the OSD Innovation Center at the Oregon High School in the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the following Board members were present: Ms. Barb Feeney, Ms. Courtney Odorico, Ms. Krista Flanagan, Mr. Troy Pankratz, Ms. Ahna Bizjak, Mr. Tim LeBrun and Mr. Zach. The following Board members were absent: none. Administrators present: Dr Brian Busler, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Ms. Jina Jonen, Mr. Andy Weiland, Ms. Erika Mundinger, Mr. Jon Tanner, Dr. Candace Weidensee, Mr. Jim Pliner, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Dawn Goltz, Ms. Shannon Anderson, Mr. Chris Kluck, Ms. Kim Griffin, Ms. Cyndi Olander, Ms. Anna Seidenstricker, Ms. Mary Hermes, Mr. Mike Carr, Mr. Brad Ashmore, Mr. Jason Zurawik and Ms. Katie Heitz.

Proof in the form of a certificate by the Oregon Observer of communications and public notice given to the public and the Oregon Observer and a certificate of posting as required by Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes as to the holding of this meeting was presented by Mr. Zach.

Ms. Feeney moved and Ms. Bizjak seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting as posted. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 7-0.

Mr. Pankratz moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to move into the Committee of the Whole. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 7-0.

A. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE: 1. Recommendation from the Boundary Task Force: Dr. Bergstrom and

members from the Boundary Task Force presented their recommendation on new school boundaries. Discussion was held.

2. Naming of Elementary #4: Dr. Busler and Ms. Erika Mundinger led the Board through an affinity diagram process to start to narrow down the list of names that were submitted. The Board whittled the list of names down to seven.

The Board will review the list of seven names at the next Board meeting.

3. School Start Times for 2020-2021: Dr. Busler presented the board with a preliminary recommendation from administration on school start times beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.

Additional discussion was held.

4. 2020-2021 School Calendar: Ms. Jonen presented the Board with the recommended calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. Board members had the opportunity to ask questions and additional discussion was held.

5. Adjournment from Committee of the Whole Mr. Pankratz moved and Ms. Bizjak seconded the motion to adjourn from the Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Board Meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 7-0. Board adjourned from the Committee of the Whole at 8:37 PM and returned to regular session at 8:37 PM B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mr. LeBrun moved and Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Minutes: a. September 9, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes; b. September 23, 2019 Executive Session Minutes; 2. Approve payments in the amount of $5,518,985.56 3. Treasurer’s Report: a. Ending August 31, 2019 b. Ending September 30, 2019 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements: None 5. Staffing Assignments: None 6. Field Trip Requests: FFA National Convention, October 29 — November 1, 2019 to Fair Oaks, Indiana 7. Acceptance of Donations: Meghan McGarry in the amount of $150 for orchestra rental fees for students in need; Oregon Community Swim Club in the amount of $400 for the Splash Pad; LaPetite — school supplies for OSD students; Oregon Rotary Club in the amount of $147 for the Oregon Splash Pad; Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in the amount of $150 for school supplies; Pure Integrity Homes in the amount of $1,000 for the Pure Integrity Homes Scholarship; and Robert Steinberg & Cynthia Mealy in the amount of $100 for students in need of clothing 8. Safety State Grant Drill Report Acceptance — None In a roll call vote, the following Board members voted yes: Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Flanagan, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Mr. Pankratz, and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. Ms. Bizjak abstained from the vote due to her absence from the Sept.

9 meeting.

C. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None D. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. OEA Report — none 2. Student Representative Report — Jenna Sharkus introduced herself and will be serving as the student representative for first semester. She also shared that Cubby Vandermause will be serving as the second semester representative and that she is very excited to learn and be a part of the board.

E. ACTION ITEMS: 1. 2020-2021 School Calendar: Ms.

Sara O’Brien and Finn O’Brien play battleship.

Flanagan moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar as presented by Ms. Jonen with the exception of approving the last day for seniors which will be decided after more research and discussion has taken place. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Flanagan, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Bizjak, and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0.

F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Professional Development Pathways Report: Dr. Bergstrom and Mr. Tanner presented on the District’s Professional Development Pathways — Educational Equity, Highly Effective Practices, and New Educators.

2. Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Busler shared that the District has a meeting scheduled for this week with the Village of Oregon to discuss the School Resource Officer agreement. He further stated that the District will be hosting a parent meeting regarding the topic of the SRO in the near future. Dr. Busler indicated that Homecoming was a success with no rain for the parade. He updated the Board on the bus barn fire that happened a few weeks ago and indicated that our contractors have stepped up and helped out, and there has been no interruption to our transportation services to students.

G. CLOSING: 1. Future Agenda: Discussion was held.

2. Check Out: Board members had an opportunity to give updates.

H. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Bizjak moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 7-0 by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM. Krista Flanagan, Clerk Oregon School District Published: November 14, 2019 WNAXLP *** MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 28, 2019 The regular meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to order by Board President Steve Zach at 6:17 PM on October 28, 2019, in the OSD Innovation Center Conference Room at the Oregon High School in the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the following Board members were present: Ms. Courtney Odorico, Ms. Krista Flanagan, Mr. Troy Pankratz, Ms. Ahna Bizjak, Mr. Tim LeBrun and Mr. Zach. The following Board members were absent: Ms. Barb Feeney.

Proof in the form of a certificate by the Oregon Observer of communications and public notice given to the public and the Oregon Observer and a certificate of posting as required by Section 19.84 Wisconsin Statutes as to the holding of this meeting was presented by Mr. Zach.

Ms. Odorico moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting as posted. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 6-0.

Ms. Bizjak moved and Mr. Pankratz seconded the motion to move into closed executive session as posted, and announced by Mr. Zach. In a roll call vote, the following Board members voted yes: Ms. Bizjak, Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. LeBrun and Mr. Zach.

Motion passed 6-0. The Board was in closed session at 6:18 PM. A. CLOSED SESSION: 1. Consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data regarding district administrators, Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(c): Discussion held.

At 6:26 PM, the Board exited closed session.

At 6:28 PM, Ms. Barb Feeney arrived.

Board games such as UNO, dice, slap jack and rock-paper-scissors were available to families to play.

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Jacob Garcia, 8, beats his opponent in “rock, paper, scissors.”

Mr. Zach reconvened the meeting at 6:30 PM. Administrators present: Dr Brian Busler, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Ms. Jina Jonen, Mr. Andy Weiland, Ms. Erika Mundinger, Dr. Candace Weidensee, Mr. Jon Tanner, Ms. Shannon Anderson, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Dawn Goltz, Mr. Jason Zurawik, Mr. Chris Kluck, Mr. Jim Pliner, Ms. Kim Griffin, Ms. Cyndi Olander, Ms. Stephanie Snyder Knutson, Ms. Darci Jarstad Krueger, Mr. Brad Ashmore, Ms. Anna Seidenstricker, Ms. Jackie Amlong, Ms. Mary Hermes and Ms. Katie Heitz.

B. CONSENT CALENDAR: Ms. Flanagan moved and Ms. Bizjak seconded the motion to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar: 1. Approval of Minutes: October 14, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes; 2. Approve payments in the amount of $1,640,690.62 3. Treasurer’s Report: None 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements: None 5. Staffing Assignments: None 6. Field Trip Requests: FFA 212Field Leadership Conference at Chula Vista, WI Dells November 15th and 16th.

7. Acceptance of Donations: Fidelity Charitable in the amount of $400 for the 7O Learners at OMS 8. Safety State Grant Drill Report Acceptance — None Motion passed by unanimous voice vote 7-0.

C. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None D. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. OEA Report — Mr. Nate Johnson spoke on behalf of the OEA and congratulated Dr. Busler on his retirement from the Oregon School District and thanked Dr. Busler for his service.

2. Student Representative Report — none E. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Retirement of Dr. Busler effective June 30, 2020: Ms. Odorico moved and Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion to accept the retirement of Dr. Brian Busler effective June 30, 2020. Ms. Odorico spoke on behalf of the Board and thanked Dr. Busler for the District’s accomplishments under his leadership as well as his dedicated years of service to the Oregon School District. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Odorico, Ms. Flanagan, Ms. Feeney, Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Bizjak, Mr. LeBrun and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0.

2. Superintendent Position effective July 1, 2020: Mr. Zach announced the appointment of Dr. Leslie Bergstrom to the position of Superintendent effective July 1, 2020. Mr. Pankratz moved and Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion to appoint Dr. Leslie Bergstrom as the Oregon School District Superintendent effective July 1, 2020 under the terms and conditions discussed in closed session. Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Pankratz and Mr. Zach spoke on the process that the Board worked through and how the Board made the decision to appoint Dr. Bergstrom. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Flanagan, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Bizjak, Mr. LeBruan and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0.

3. Approval of the 2019-2020 Budget: Mr. Weiland presented a report on the proposed 2019-2020 budget. Mr. LeBrun moved and Ms. Odorico seconded the motion to approve the 2019-2020 Original Budget as presented. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Bizjak and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0.

4. Approval of the Tax Levy: Mr. Weiland presented a report on the 2019 tax levy. Ms. Bizjak moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to approve the 2019 Tax Levy as presented. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes:

Ms. Bizjak, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Pankratz and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0.

5. Attendance Area Boundaries: Dr. Busler and Dr. Bergstrom shared that we will be having informational sessions with parents and community members pertaining to the attendance area boundaries on December 2, December 7 and December 12. No action was taken.

6. Naming of Elementary #4: Mr. Zach facilitated the Board answering the questions of: How many names to forward?

Which names do we forward?

What is the process by which that name is selected?

Board members voted via ballot. Ms. Feeney moved and Ms. Bizjak seconded the motion to forward to the students of the Oregon School District two names to vote on — one being Nine Springs and one being Forest Edge. Motion passed 7-0 by unanimous voice vote.

Ms. Mundinger and Dr. Busler will create a document with the rationale for the two name options. Ms. Mundinger will also work with the members of the High School Student Council to help communicate the names and rationale with 4K12 students prior to voting.

F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Busler provided stone samples from Elementary #4 to show the Board what part of the exterior of the building will look like. He also indicated the parent/teacher conferences are upcoming for our K-8 families in the month of November. Dr. Busler shared that the High School musical — Guys and Dolls — performances are in the next few weeks. Dr. Busler shared his thanks to the Oregon School Board, the Administrative Team, the Oregon School District Staff, the Oregon School District Students and the Oregon

School District Community. He spoke of how his family has benefited from the Oregon School District and how he believes the district has always had kids and families as its north star.

G. CLOSING: 1. Future Agenda: Discussion was held.

2. Check Out: Board members had an opportunity to give updates.

Mr. Zach announced that the Board would be moving into closed session and would not return to open session. The Board recessed at 7:44 PM before reconvening into closed session.

Mr. Pankratz moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to move into closed session as posted and announced by Mr. Zach, pursuant to Wis. Stats §19.85(1) (e) and 19.85(1)(g) to confer with Legal Counsel about Potential Land Acquisitions and Wis. Stats. §19.85(1)(e) to deliberate regarding use of public properties.

In a roll call vote, the following Board members voted yes; Mr. Pankratz, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Flanagan, Ms. Bizjak and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0. The Board was in closed session at 7:52 PM. H. CLOSED/EXECUTIVE SESSION: 1. Conferring with Legal Counsel about Potential Land Acquisitions: Discussion was held 2. Deliberations regarding use of Public Properties: Discussion was held.

I. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Odorico moved and Ms. Bizjak seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM. Krista Flanagan, Clerk Oregon School District Published: November 14, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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Families had a night away from screens while playing “throwback” board games. Prairie View Elementary’’s cafeteria, library and classrooms were filled with games families could play together like UNO, dice and battleship.

Families were welcome on the night of Tuesday, Nov. 5, to visit the school in a casual atmosphere and more than 120 people attended.

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Pumpkin planters at Netherwood Knoll Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t Throughout the fall, the students will visit mean kids can’t have fun with pumpkins, the hoop house to check on the progress of their pumpkin sprouts. and learn a few things in the process.

Last week, kindergartners at Nether- Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter wood Knoll Elementary School planted Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@ wcinet.com. pumpkin seeds in pumpkins during a project in the school’s indoor “hoop house.”

Water: ‘Achieving a new normal’ sought Continued from page 1 “It’s us,” Lindmeier said to forum attendees. “It’s real. It’s dangerous. Scientists agree. And we’ve got solutions that are technically feasible and economically affordable.”

Locally, he said, research has shown the area has grown 3 degrees warmer since 1970, which in a climate setting leads to more extreme weather, such as increased precipitation, drought, heat and cold waves.

In the meantime, Rau said, the inability to return water levels to what they were even just a few years ago means “achieving a new normal” in Oregon.

H e s a i d t h e Vi l l a g e Board’s budget, set for approval this month, will “solidify” funding for next year and the engineering that will take place to make improvements.

The first will be to the Netherwood Road and C u s i c k Pa r k wa y a r e a s , which experienced much flooding in October resulting in road closures. Afterward, Rau added, the goal is to engineer solutions for

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A panel of experts including public works director Jeff Rau, WKOW Meteorologist Bob Lindmeier, Dane County Land and Water Resources division manager Jeremy Balousek and city of Fitchburg public works director Mike Bisbach discussed solutions to flooding problems that have increasingly plagued the community. more problem areas for bidding and construction in 2020, he said.

“Beyond Netherwood Road areas, we will continue to evaluate other areas which need to be addressed,” Rau told the Observer in a Tuesday, Nov. 12, email. “These areas could include the old Florida Avenue area, the drainage areas behind Kennedy Drive or problems on Park Street east of the library.”

He said the village will

also available the drafting and passing of a sump pump ordinance to allow “better definition or property rights and discharge locations.”

“This has been on our radar these past years and from our meeting … it should be a priority for us going forward,” he said.

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Oregon history November 100 years ago (1919)

Kylie Jenson takes a break from planting pumpkin seeds.

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Clockwise from left, Fletcher Cook, Porter Speers, Jack Brink and Kylie Jenson are hard at work planting pumpkin seeds in their pumpkins during a project last week.

NKE kindergartners Kylie Jenson, Fetcher Cook, Autumn Vultaggio, Jack Brink and Porter Speers proudly show off their pumpkins last week.

horse, “Portrait of Genius,” owned by Dunn’s Greenway Stables, won the $1,000 Championship Yearling Stake at the America Royal held at Kansas City, Missouri.

• OHS actors present the one act play, “The Shoemaker’s Wife” at the District Drama Contest after winning an “A” award at the Sub-District Contest. In the play, the shoemaker is Paul Hanson; the shoemaker’s wife, Mary Ann Johnson; and the peasant, Jim Wolfe.

With an “A” at the district, they are now on their way to the regional competition.

• T h e n ew f o u r l a n e highway (U.S. Highway 14) between Oregon and Madison is open. The old road has been re-named county trunk MM. Those participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony were F. E. Madsen (Village President); Nancy Stoneman (Miss Oregon); Dr. M. J. Wischhoff (chairperson for the ribbon cutting ceremony); Fritz Kivlin (Oregon Chamber president); Harold Clemans (State Treasurer); William Dyke (Madison Mayor); William McKee (Fitchburg Town chairperson); Rod Chritton (Stoughton Chamber of Commerce president); Irv Lackoore (Madison Chamber of Commerce president)’ and 50 years ago (1969) • Tom Mueller, president Russell Pire (Dane County Board chairperson). of the Oregon Educational Association, present- 25 years ago (1994) ed a charter to the Future • The Town of Dunn Teachers of America (FTA). Burying Grounds re-opens.

T h o s e e l e c t e d f o r t h e The burying ground was coming year were Nancy established in 1852 and is Stoneman, president; Mary the burial site of some of Brown, vice-president and the earliest settlers in the program chairperson; Lau- area. As of Nov. 1, plots rie Riese, secretary; and will be for sale again; Janine Denton, historian. the first time since 1890.

The Oregon FTA has 56 The task force working to members. restore the cemetery includ• An Oregon area raised ed Jo Reynolds, Pam Crapp, • No services were held at the Presbyterian Church last Sabbath. The smoke pipe of the furnace was found to be defective beyond continued use. Word was sent out by the pastor and his aids that people might arrange to attend services elsewhere.

• The local choral union met. Miss Darrin of the university was present to take over the leadership of the union. Professor C. B. Gordon of the U.W. was also present to discuss the plans for a Christmas concert.

Officers of the group were Mr. Cady, manager; Miss Bert, secretary/treasurer; and Donald McGill, accompanist.

• Arthur Alling has purchased the Peter Olson place on Janesville Street for $10,000. The place consisted of 15 acres. Mr. Alling has also purchased 70 acres adjoining this place from what was formerly the Wolf farm.

• Last Sunday evening three auto loads of people went as a body to attend the services at the Christ Presbyterian Church in Madison. The pastor Rev. Geo. E. Hunt D. D. gave his hearers much food for thought as he presented the need for the “Old Fashioned Home.”

Lottie Halverson, Loraine Hawkinson, Margaret Lalor, Dororthy Berkan and Jackie Jeardeau.

• The voters of the Oregon School District turned down a $21 million building package referendum.

• OHS students presented a production of Alan Menken’s musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” It was held in the Oregon High School cafetorium.

• Oregon High School musicians Sarah Halverson and Ben McInstosh played at the Civic Center in Madison as members of the1994 Wisconsin Honors Orchestra. David Skogen was a member of the 1994 Honors Band.

• Those residents attending a special meeting of the Oregon School District passed a resolution 34 to 29 to cut one Fitchburg seat on the board and add another for the Village of Oregon.

• Brad Minter takes over as head coach of the OHS girls’ basketball coach from retiring Bob Eveland.

10 years ago (2009)

• The Oregon Swimming Pool got a facelift, which included replacing the stucco-like exterior of the pool and fixing several other problems with the roof and outer walls. Craig Loram, Oregon School District director of operations, estimated the cost to be about $147.000. The pool had been built in 1989 on the site of the former outdoor pool.

• F o l l ow i n g a r e t h e amounts paid annually to public officials for their services: Village of Oregon, president $4,500 and trustee, $3.000; Oregon school board: president $1,350, officer, $1,000; other members, $900 plus $500 per chair assignment.

Sept. 1 12:03 a.m. A man waived down an officer and said he may have been “robbed.”

After the man checked his home, he located the misplaced items he thought were missing.

10:49 a.m. It was reported that a church bell ringing every five seconds for over an hour. The officer contacted a parishioner on scene who was unaware of the issue. They were able to turn off the circuit breaker switch for the bell to stop it.

Sept. 2 1:05 p.m. The director of the Village of Oregon Public Works contacted police to report an illegal dumping complaint of decking material near the dumpsters. A photograph of the person and their vehicle were provided in an attempt to identify them. An officer located the suspect vehicle and made a traffic stop, where the person admitted to leaving the material but advised they had permission from the assistant director of DPW. Sept. 3 2:37 p.m. An anonymous caller advised that the owner of a gold honda with Wisconsin plates had their dog locked in the vehicle.

The reporting party advised that the dog appeared to be warm. The officer arrived on scene and observed the associated vehicle; however, there was no dog inside of the car.

4:49 p.m.A woman asked for help on getting her son to listen to her. The officer spoke with the son about his behavior.

Sept. 4 8:49 a.m. A cement truck driver called into the police department to complain about a silver Kia that he claims drove too fast and recklessly into the roundabout on MM at M. An officer made contact with the owner of the Kia, who admitted to driving through the roundabout too fast.

2 p.m. A woman located a Razor scooter in her front yard approximately two weeks ago. She set it out nearby to see if anyone picked it up but they have not. The scooter was turned over to the police department and placed into found property.

4:42 p.m. Kwik Trip Central reported that a man came in looking to see if checks could be used as a form of payment. Area Kwik Trip stores had been notified to be on the lookout for him, because earlier that morning he had used a worthless check at Edgerton Kwik Trip to obtain over $100 in merchandise, which he then returned to McFarland and took the cash. The employees recognized him and refused service. Police informed McFarland Police Department of their findings.

Miscellaneous

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FOR SALE. Oak Firewood. Dried for 2 years. The Best! Face cord $150.

Delivery available. 608-217-6662.

SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood.

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Lawn & Garden 42" SNOW BLOWER ATTACHMENT for John Deere Series 100 Tractors.

Hardly used. $850. 608-692-1315.

SNOW BLOWER for sale. 208 cc.

MDP. Runs great. Good shape. $300.

608-873-5216.

Wanted WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.

We sell used parts.

Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm.

Newville Auto Salvage 279 Hwy 59, Edgerton 08-884-3114

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10x10=$65-month 10x15=$75-month 10x20=$85-month 10x25=$95-month 12x30=$120-month Call 608-424-6530 or 1-888-878-4244 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats.

Come & go as you please.

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Office Space For Rent OFFICE/RETAIL Space for rent in Downtown Oregon. Two spaces available December 1. 1274 sqft; $1062 per month. 480 sqft, $400 per month.

Heat included in rent. Contact 608333-4420 or 715-891-4784 for showing and further information.

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

Real Estate FARMETTE FOR sale near Platteville: 4 bedroom brick house with buildings, a few acres. Also, up to 60 acres of land. Can be used for farming or residential housing. 608-732-5052.

FOR SALE: 7.5 acre farmette, 18 year old house, 1,800 sq.ft. upstairs, full basement, machine shed, insulated shop building, 3 more buildings set up for cattle, $425,000. Land contract possible. 608-574-7619.

NEW FACTORY Built Homes 3 BR, 2 BA put on your foundation. $59,980 HORKHEIMER HOMES Hazelton, IA. 800-632-5985.

Livestock FEMALES OF Fall Red Angus Sale.

Sat., Nov. 16, 1:00 CST, W401 Hwy. 59, Albany, WI, Selling 60 lots of open heifers, bred heifers and bred cows from proven genetics.

Shamrock Nook Red Angus. For more information, 641-919-0196.

Catalog online at www.redcowrelocators.comBid online @ DVAuction.

HERD OF 50 Holstein milk cows.

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Mostly A.I. Bred. Low SSC and high butter fat. Platteville. 608-778-2555.

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

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