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Waterfall Motel comes down The Oregon Area Fire/EMS District got a rare opportunity to burn a building for training purposes Tuesday night, Nov. 27. “Normally, we’re there to put the fires out,” Oregon fire chief Glen Linzmeier said with a laugh. Oregon’s 27 firefighters were joined by around 10 from the neighboring Brooklyn Fire Department. Linzmeier said the burn “went great” and said the neighboring departments are always looking for ways to collaborate and improve their teamwork. “There are a lot of responses done between the two departments,” Linzmeier said, noting the pair are responsible for more than 100 square miles of territory. After a 5 p.m. briefing, firefighters began firing the building room by room around 6 p.m., and it was fully engulfed in flames by about 6:45 p.m., at which point about a dozen spectators had
Inside See more photos of the Waterfall Motel controlled burn Page 7 gotten out of their cars to watch. The goal was to simulate a “room and content fire” the chief said, which the departments accomplished by stuffing some of the rooms with pallets and other kinds of clean wood. They coaxed the fire through the eves and into the attic space to give firefighters experience dealing with different kinds of fires. Once the fire was lit, the crews never suppressed it completely, something Linzmeier said went against muscle
memory. They had to pull crews out to make sure it would keep burning. No injuries were reported, and by morning the site was completely flattened, with some white smoke still escaping from the black ruins by early Wednesday afternoon. The Village of Oregon purchased the Waterfall Motel and Restaurant site in January to clear the Park Street area for redevelopment where a new Sleep Inn is being built. The motel had between 10 and 14 residents until this summer, when the last of them left, some with the assistance of the village’s senior center case managers. The complex was built more than 50 years ago by Forest E. “Steve” Madsen, who served for 36 years as Village President. The village originally planned to burn the building in July. A date had been set for Oct. 20, but high winds forced it to be postponed.
Dancing lions abroad OMS students travel to China for dance competition EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
Two Oregon Middle School seventh-graders recently traveled to Macau, China last month to tell a tale — the tale of a lion who crossed a bridge in a simple act of bravery. Josie Feldhausen and Renee Erdmann did this while operating a
colorful, puppet-like lion costume in a Chinese martial arts tradition known as a lion dance. The dance won the seventh-graders and the rest of their junior United States team a bronze medal in the first junior lion dance competition at the Metro-Goldwyn-Meyer International Lion Dance Invitational, held Nov. 10-11. “They were thrilled,” said Colleen Feldhausen,
Josie’s mother. “They practiced for months.” The junior team also included Emerson Elementary fourth-grader Solomon Beebe Collum of Madison, who played drums during the girls’ performance. They traveled with their families, and the Zhong Yi Kung Fu
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The Oregon Post Office has outgrown its current space and is looking at options to expand, possibly including the Thysse building on the village’s northwest side, postmaster Brandi Simmons told the Oregon Village Board Monday night. The post office processes more than 2,000 parcels per day, Simmons said,
and the cramped quarters are becoming a “safety issue.” Plus, both customers and employees have been complaining about the lack of parking. “We are outgrowing this post office,” Simmons said. “I’ve already added one route, am going to be adding a second route and may be adding a third route later this year.” The village owns the post office building at 252 Brook Street, receiving around $55,000 in rent per year. In exchange, it’s responsible for maintenance and repairs, like
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Changing of the guard Janesville Street student crosswalk to switch Dec. 10 SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Since they can only help where people are crossing, the Oregon Police Department is moving its Janesville Street crossing guard down the road to a higher-traffic intersection. Seeking to “better utilize our resources and further protect children at this intersection,” starting Dec. 10, the guard will switch from the intersection of Janesville and Elm streets
to Janesville and S. Perry Parkway. According to an OPD news release, there are “many days” when no children cross at the Elm Street intersection, which the department has “determined to be infrequently used by students.” Instead, they are using the crosswalk at the Janesville St. and S. Perry Parkway intersection “on a regular basis,” creating a “higher volume of traffic at this location.” OPD Lt. Jennifer Pagenkopf told the Observer the department has received several complaints about the S. Perry Parkway intersection, with “a lot” of
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‘Winterizing’ at Prairie View pulled out dead plant matter, tilled the soil, added new compost and worked it into the soil and finally covered the beds with newspaper and cardboard. “They have been jumping at the chance to work in the garden, and were heard saying, ‘We can’t wait to
start planting again in the spring,’� Seidenstricker wrote the Observer in an email. Photo submitted Email Unified Newspaper Prairie View third- and fourth-graders helped get their garden beds outside the school ready Group reporter Scott De for winter by removing old debris and mixing in compost and bedding. Students helped harLaruelle at scott.delaruel- vest pumpkins and gourds in the beds this fall. le@wcinet.com.
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Dane County Dane County voters will have a pair of judgeships on the ballot. The District 4 Court of Appeals Judge seat is up, with Madison resident Jennifer Nashold filing her statement of campaign, according to the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Incumbent Paul Lundsten has been on the court since 2000, but has not registered a campaign yet. Incumbent Rhonda Lanford has declared her candidacy for Dane County Circuit Court Branch 16 as well.
Statewide The only race on every Wisconsin ballot will be for the state’s highest court. State Supreme Court Justice Shirley Abrahamson has announced she will not run for re-election. The race currently include Racine resident Lisa Neubauer and Oconomowoc resident Brian Hagedorn, according to registration statements with the Wisconsin Elections Commission. Reporters Alexander Cramer and Scott De Laruelle contributed to this article. Reporters Alexander Cramer and Scott De Laruelle contributed to this article.
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for continued growth for our students.” He said while he’s proud of students and their achievements, it’s “important to note that there is not one single measure that reflects the quality of a student’s education in the Oregon School District.” “While our state report cards reflect strong academic achievement, there is so much more to a student’s learning and education than a schoolwide score,” he wrote in an email to the Observer. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.
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The Oregon School District received another “exceeds expectation” on its annual Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction report card, released Nov. 13. The district’s score of 78.7 for the 2017-18 school year topped the previous year’s mark of 78.6, while all six schools scored either “exceeds” or “significantly exceeds expectations.” OSD scored a 77.2 for the 201516 school year. The district’s 78.7 score ranked third among Dane County public school districts, following the Waunakee Community (84.6) and Middleton-Cross Plains (80.1) school districts. Brooklyn Elementary School received the highest score in the district at 86.2, in the “significantly exceeds” category. The rest of the schools ranged from 74.0 at Oregon Middle School to 81.8 at Prairie View Elementary School. The report cards, now in their third year of using “legislatively mandated calculations,” are intended to help schools and districts “use performance data to target improvement efforts to ensure students are ready for their next educational step,” according to the news
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Oakhill impresses with professionalism In October, I attended the graduation ceremony at the Oakhill Correctional Institution for the High School Equivalent Diploma program and the Building Services Program. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the individuals who organized and presented at the program. There was an official program with the graduates names. The graduates were dressed in caps and gowns to make the day feel like a celebration. The speakers addressing the graduates, family and friends never mentioned the words inmates or prisoners, but
instead referred to them as graduates. The messages that were given showed the young men that getting an education is just the beginning for a successful life outside the walls of Oakhill. After the ceremony, the graduates were able to have their picture taken with family and friends and enjoy punch and cookies. Thank you for making an important day so special – it shows how committed you are to helping the young men to successfully reenter society. Natalie Springer City of Chetek
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tagged. Luckily for us, the school turned on lights over the rink and was open as a warming shelter when we got cold and needed a rest. My mother was always big on the Christmas tree. She wanted it to look like it just came out of the woods, so she would spray about six cans of fake snow, which made it about five pounds heavier. Many times we had to fasten wires to the tree and walls just to keep it from falling over. Christmas Eve usually meant going to my grandparents’ house. My grandmother was an excellent cook and baker, so we always looked forward to grandma’s treats. All my aunts and uncles and cousins would stop by, and being from an Irish Catholic family, there was plenty of holiday spirits, usually beer, for the adults. I still can hear the constant sound of the beer bottles being thrown in the trash. It seemed like when the beer was flowing, the parents always wanted to stay for one more. But we kids knew Santa would come while we were at the grandparents,’ so we were always anxious to get home and see what he brought us. I learned early it was better to give than to receive. My siblings and I would give our parents our earnings from snow shoveling, paper routes and babysitting, and we would also give them the usual school-made snowflakes or clay ashtray holders. We usually got underwear and socks and one special gift. One year I received a watch, and I was happy as an elf. I think it was a Timex, but it was still a big expense for my parents. On Christmas Day, it was a tradition for all of my Mom’s siblings and their kids to make the rounds to everyone’s house. It was a time to drink, eat and see
what everyone got for Christmas. I didn’t like when my older cousins came to visit, because they were rough with any toys we got and would break them. But I always enjoyed going to a particular aunt and uncle because they had a real fireplace in their living room, and my aunt would always built a nice big fire when visited. I can still smell the burning wood and feeling the warmth of the fire as we visited and they showed us what Santa brought them for Christmas. One of my fondest Christmas Day memories was visiting my father’s mother. Grandma Helen lived alone, and my Dad was an only child, so she didn’t get many visitors. She was a good baker, and I remember her sugar cookies with raisins in the middle, along with Polish Koloachies, a small pastry with fruit filling in the middle that was a staple for that Polish side of my family. There was also fried liver sausage, sulze (also called head cheese), pickled herring and ground round, which was raw ground beef mixed with onions, salt and pepper, spread on bread. We also had the always-favorite summer sausage and cheese, along with olives and pickles. Eggnog was a favorite during this time, and there was always the Graf’s white soda and Seagrams 7 whiskey to make highballs for guests (kids got Orange Crush, 50/50 or Squirt). It’s always nice to get together with family and friends, which often means taking turns telling the good stories or sharing the memories of our childhood during the holiday seasons. What better gift than these memories? Randy Glysch is a Village of Oregon resident.
Because of a failure to follow up on information supplied to the Observer in a meeting packet, a story in the Nov. 13 issue incorrectly stated that the Academy of Sound would be moving to a new location if it were to acquire a permit. The music school has been at the First Presbyterian Church for the past three years and is seeking a permit to ensure its presence is legal. The story also posted the wrong hours of operation, which are 3-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Observer regrets the error.
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Lt. Jennifer Pagenkopf joined several volunteers to help make pancakes and eggs, starting at 6 a.m. the morning of the eighth annual K9 Pancake Breakfast on Dec. 10, 2016.
K-9 Breakfast with Santa set for Dec. 8 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
What do police dogs, Santa Claus and pancakes and all have in common? They will all be present at the 10th Annual K-9 Breakfast with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Oregon Area Fire/EMS
District building, 131 Spring St. The OPD K-9 Unit and Fire/EMS will host the event. Santa will take a break from his North Pole duties to visit from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and attendees will be able to meet Vende, OPD K-9 officer. The all-you-can-eat event’s Facebook page states the breakfast will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages. There will also be a bake sale, the proceeds for which will go to the OPD K-9
fund. The cost for adults to attend is $5 and kids 4-12 cost $3. Children age 3 and under are free. Visitors are encouraged to bring a camera. For more information, call the Oregon Police Department at 835-3111. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.
If You Go What: 10th Annual K-9 Breakfast with Santa When: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8 Where: 131 Spring St. Info: 835-3111 Cost: $5, $3 children 4-12, kids 3 and under free.
Healing harmonies to be featured at OHS PAC in the spring stylings and patriotic-themed repertoire, has performed in Oregon to raise money for local veterans group for several years. Lyle Wanless of Brooklyn-Oregon American Legion Post 160 said past concerts have helped fund projects like Badger Boys
If You Go What: Maggie Mae and the Heartland Country Band veterans fundraiser concert When:1 p.m. Saturday April 27, 2019 Where:Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. Info: 455-5049
State, maintaining the Brooklyn Veterans Memorial, coordination of veterans’ activities and ceremonies to “recognize those who have served.” “This concert is a tribute to our veterans of the past, current and future, “ he wrote the Observer in an email. “The support from our communities for veterans who have served has been wonderful.” Wanless said the Legion
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The United States Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to homeowners and businesses in Dane County damaged by the severe storms between Aug. 17 and Sept. 14. Anyone applying for a loan for physical damage must apply by Dec. 17. The deadline for economic injury applications is July 18, 2019. To apply, download an application at disasterloan. sba.gov/ela, call SBA’s customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@ sba.gov. The loans range in interest rates depending on the recipient and whether the loan recipient has credit available elsewhere. For home loans to someone with no credit available elsewhere, the rate is 2 percent. For those with credit available elsewhere, it is 4 percent. For business loans, the rate with no credit available elsewhere is 3.675 percent, while it is 7.35 percent for those with credit available elsewhere. Nonprofit organizations can get a loan with a 2.5 percent interest rate whether or not they have credit available elsewhere.
The loans have a maximum term of 30 years, and require an applicant to show credit history, the ability to repay and collateral for any physical loss or economic injury disaster loans over $25,000. T h e ava i l a b l e l o a n s include home disaster loans “to homeowners or renters to repair or replace d i s a s t e r- d a m a g e d r e a l estate and personal property, including automobiles,” according to an SBA fact sheet. These are limited to $200,000 for real estate and $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. The Economic Injury Disaster Loans are “working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster,” the fact sheet explains. Finally, the business physical disaster loans are available to businesses of any size, as well as private nonprofits. The fact sheet explains they are “loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment.” They are limited to $2 million.
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Coming up Toy and card drive The Oregon Elementary School PTO is collecting new and unwrapped toys and gifts for families in need in the Oregon and Brooklyn communities. Gift cards and monetary donations can be sent to one of the school offices. For more information, contact Nicole at treasurer@oregonpto.org.
Community walking at OHS Those looking to keep up with exercise as the weather turns colder are invited to walk the indoor track from 6-7 a.m. on weekdays at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. It’s free to walk, but registration is required. To register, bring a photo ID to the Oregon Area School District office, 123 E. Grove St., on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walkers will be given a badge for proper identification for school staff. For information, call 835-4091 or email alm@oregonsd.org.
OAP open mic The Oregon Area Progressives will
Churches hold their December open mic from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St. Scott Ross, executive director of One Wisconsin Now, is the featured speaker. He is also a frequent guest on MSNBC. For information, visit oregonareaprogressives.org.
For information, call 835-5801.
Preschool open gym
Families can enjoy a preschool open gym at Netherwood Knoll Elementary School, 276 Soden Drive, from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. There will be gym games and activities geared toward children ages 0-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. OMS band concert Attendees will be able to enter Oregon Middle School band stu- through Door 10 off the Main Street dents will put on a concert in the Ore- parking lot, or through the district gon High School PAC on 456 N. Per- office main entrance, on the corner ry Pkwy. Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. of Spring and Grove streets. For information, contact Kelly For information, contact 835-4300. Allen at kallen@oregonlibrary.org Holiday play and lunch or call 835-3656. Visit the senior center for a performance and lunch starting at 11 a.m. OHS orchestra concert The senior center will host an OreFriday, Dec. 14. The show “Snow White and the gon High School orchestra concert Four Elves,” features Snow White, starting at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. who asks Santa for dwarfs to protect A group of orchestra students put her. together a program of music to perAfter the performance, a pork roast form in the community. The students and gravy lunch will be served. Reg- will present a 30-minute program, istration for the lunch is due by 1 followed by a short reception. For information, call 835-5801. p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. A rain date for the event will be held Friday, Dec. 21. The lunch menu will be different on the rain date.
Community calendar Thursday, December 6
• 10 a.m., Sensory story time, library, 835-3656 • 6 p.m., Craftivism, library, 8353656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info • 7 p.m. OMS/OHS choir concert, Oregon High School PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
Friday, December 7
• 5:30 p.m., Tree lighting and chili dinner, Waterman-Triangle park and fire station, 835-3697 • 6-8 p.m., Oregon Area Progressives open mic, Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., oregonareaprogressives.org
Saturday, December 8
• 7 a.m. to noon, OPD K9 breakfast, fire department, 131 Spring St., 835-3111 • 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Free Family Movie Night, First Presbyterian Church, 408 N. Bergamont Blvd, 835-3082
Tuesday, December 11
• 6:30 p.m NKE choir/orchestra concert, Oregon High School PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
Thursday, December 13
• 11:30 a.m., Brown Bag book club, “The Power of Habit,” library, 8353656
• 1 p.m., Civil War medicine discussion (registration requested), senior center, 835-5801 • 6 p.m., Paper crafts, library, 8353656
Friday, December 14
• 11 a.m., Holiday play “Snow White and the Four Elves” (registration required for lunch), senior center, 835-5801 • 4 p.m., Teen advisory board meeting, library, 835-8585 • 5 p.m., Anime club, library, 8358585 • 6-7 p.m., Preschool open gym (ages 0-5), Netherwood Knoll Elementary School (enter through Door 10, Main St. parking lot), kallen@oregonlibrary.org
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, Dec. 6 WOW: Village Board Meeting (12/3) ORE: Panther Boys Hockey vs McFarland (12/4)
Tuesday, December 18
• 3:30 p.m., Stencil-making for kids, library, 835-3656 • 7 p.m OMS band concert, Oregon High School PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
Monday, Dec. 10 WOW: Village Board Meeting (12/3) ORE: Oregon School Board Meeting – LIVE 6:30pm LIVESTREAM: @ ocamedia.com: Panther Friday, Dec. 7 Girls Basketball vs WOW: Senior Center Marshall - LIVE – 7:00pm Play: Wanted-Toymaker (12/15/2017) Tuesday, Dec. 11 ORE: Panther Girls WOW: Senior Center Basketball vs Monona Play: A Cowboy Christmas Grove (11/29) (12/16/2016) ORE: Panther Boys Saturday, Dec. 8 Basketball vs Edgewood WOW: OCA Archive – LIVE - 7:00pm Vault Presents: Christmas Over the Years Wednesday, Dec. 12 ORE: Panther Girls WOW: Senior Center Basketball vs Milton - Play: Christmas @ LIVE - 7:00 pm Balmoral (11/30/2017) ORE: OMS & OHS Sunday, Dec. 9 Choir Concert @ PAC WOW: Community (12/6) of Life Lutheran Church Service Thursday, Dec. 13 ORE: PVE Orchestra WOW: OCA Archive & Choir Concert @ PVE Vault Presents: Christmas (12/4 Over the Years ORE: Oregon School Board Meeting (12/10)
Wednesday, December 19
Thursday, December 20
• 2 p.m., Oregon High School orchestra concert, senior center, 835-5801
Friday, December 21
• 6-7 p.m., After hours nerf wars, library, 835-3656
Monday, December 24
• Library closed
Tuesday, December 25
• Library closed
Thursday, December 27
• 1 p.m., Movie matinee: Love and Friendship, senior center, 835-5801 • 1 p.m., Kids movie, library, 8353656
Senior center Monday, Dec. 10 Meatballs in Marinara Over Penne Pasta Carrots Three Bean Salad, Banana Frosted White Cake MO – Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Cookie Packet Tuesday, Dec. 11 Chicken Salad Mini Croissant Mixed Greens with Dressing Pickled Beets, Peaches Ambrosia Salad MO – Egg Salad NCS – SF Jell-O Wednesday, Dec. 12 Cheeseburger Calico Beans, Potato Salad Fruit Cocktail Chocolate Chip Cookie MO – Black Bean Burger NCS – SF Cookie Packet Thursday, Dec. 13 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, Dec. 14 Pork Roast, Mashed Red Potatoes Carrots, Chunky Applesauce Croissant, Mint Brownie MO –Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Pudding SO - Cordon Bleu Salad *Contains Pork
Monday, Dec. 10 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 10:30 Dominoes 12:45 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, Dec. 11 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 3 - 7 Food Pantry Open 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Dec. 12 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Stamp Camp 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre 4:00 Facebook Class Thursday, Dec. 13 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 COA Meeting 9:30 Memory Café 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Civil War Medicine 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, Dec. 14 9:00 Gentle Yoga, CLUB 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:30 Balance Class 12:45 Get Fit
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 - 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.
The Blessing is Outside of Your Comfort Zone “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13 NIV Ashley Hicks is a runner and co-founder of the group Black Girls RUN!, a group whose mission is to encourage all people (but especially black females) to make fitness and healthy living a priority. For Ashley Hicks, as for many runners, there is a spiritual and meditative aspect to running. She tells the story about preparing for her second marathon and in the process of buying some new running shoes telling the person who was helping her at the store that she wasn’t really excited about the race and just wanted to get through it. He told her to remember that “the blessing is outside of your comfort zone.” For anyone who has ever done any long-distance running, or any physical activity that took you past the limits of your comfort zone, you know how true this is. You must go beyond your comfort zone to get your second wind, and this is just as true for mental and spiritual efforts as it is for physical ones. God’s saving grace is more apt to come after the dark night of the soul. We simply aren’t likely to recognize God’s grace in the everyday routine, even though it’s always there. If you’re feeling a bit lac luster and blasé about life, or some aspect of it, press on until you hit that point where it starts to get uncomfortable, and remember that the blessing comes somewhere past that point. – Christopher Simon
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Waterfall Motel controlled burn
The Waterfall Motel is enveloped in a smokey haze as firefighters check the flames.
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A firefighter heads into the smoke.
Firefighters ready a hose to help control the fire as crews work in the back to help pull the building down.
At left, firefighters wear masks as they monitor the flames before stepping back into a safer spot. At right, firefighters watch the blaze. Below, the Waterfall Motel engulfed in flames as Oregon Area Fire Department crews work on a controlled burn.
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Continued from page 1 Association women’s team with whom they train in Madison. While at the competition, the seventh-graders met teams from all across southeast Asia — including China, Australia, the Philippines and Indonesia. Feldhausen said in their free time, the girls were able to explore Macau with their respective families. “We did quite a bit of sightseeing,” she said. “We saw a lot of ancient Buddhist temples.”
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From left, United States junior lion dance team members Renee Erdmann, Josie Feldhausen and Solomon Beebe Collum pose with their bronze medals and hold bronze trophy with Sifu Nelson Ferraira (mid-left). Ferraira leads lion dance training at the Zhong Yi Kung Fu Association in Madison.
In traditional Chinese lore, the lion is a symbol of good fortune. The lion dance, said to bring about this good fortune, is seen in events like the Chinese New Year and other Asian holidays. Generally, two danc ers operate a lion costume much like a puppet — one controls the head and the other the tail, with mechanisms like strings inside to help maneuver the costume. The lions are usually decorated with vibrant colors and abstract designs and fabrics. Fundamental lion dance movements are based in Chinese martial arts and all performances are meant to tell a story. “(The junior team’s story) is very mystical, powerful and transformational,” Feldhausen said. Josie and Renee performed the story of a lion who overcomes an obstacle, while their drummer,
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Oregon Middle School seventh-graders Josie Feldhausen and Renee Erdman explore Macau, China. Collum, set the rhythm for the performance. The story starts with a curious lion coming across a river. The river has a bridge. The lion, cautious at first, perceives a path over the river. It need only cross the bridge to get to the other side, though it’s never seen anything quite like a bridge before, Feldhausen said. With a bout of “bravery,”
the lion crosses and is immediately happy it did so. On the other side, the lion finds some green vegetables. Upon ingesting the vegetables, it spits them back out, thus turning it into good fortune, she said. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.
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Boys hockey
Panthers top Spartans
Player of the Week
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Sophomore forward Adam Franken played AAA hockey for the Madison Capitols last season. Yet, he couldn’t wait to take the ice Tuesday for the Oregon boys hockey. The home opener was an unforgettable one for Franken, who scored two goals to propel the Panthers to a thrilling 6-4 win over McFarland at the Oregon Ice Arena. The victory snapped the Panthers’ two-game losing streak. “I wanted to play in front of this crowd, for my school and with my friends,” Franken said. “It’s a big win for us because McFarland, along with us are contenders to win the conference.”
Name: Ethan Victorson Grade: Senior Sport: Boys basketball Position: Guard Highlight: Victorson scored a team-high 19 points Friday in the Panthers’ 71-68 overtime win over Milton.
Oregon 6, McFarland 4 Senior forward Zak Roskos played a pivotal role Tuesday with one goal and three assists to lead the Panthers over McFarland. Oregon (3-2, 1-0 Badger Conference) had a two-goal lead in the second period, but the offense was slowed by four of the team’s eight penalties in the period. The Spartans capitalized with two power-play goals to tie the game 3-3 entering the third period. “We are still undisciplined,” coach Larry Clemens said. “The best penalty kill is not taking penalties. “We have had some issues with penalties in the past and the refs are going to call us on things to keep us in check. Our guys need to take more pride in the penalty kill side of it. They know we will be short-handed.”
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Senior Hogan Schulz (3) celebrates sophomore Adam Franken’s (8) third-period goal along with senior Zak Roskos (10) in the Panthers’ 6-4 win over McFarland on Tuesday. Senior defenseman Gage Schildgen Waunakee 3, Oregon 2 scored the go-ahead goal on an assist by Franken 1 minute, 21 seconds into Franken drew Oregon even the third period. with Waunakee 7:27 into the third Oregon (2-0-0 overall, 0-0-0 Franken scored a goal about 2 minperiod Saturday at The Ice Pond utes later on assists from Roskos and Badger South) opens the conat Waunakee. The Panthers, who junior forward Laszlo Orosz to give ference season 7 p.m. Thursday led early, were unable to regain the Panthers a 5-3 lead. the lead, dropping the Badger in Monroe (2-2-0, 0-1-0). The Spartans cut the Panthers’ lead Conference crossover game, 3-2. to one goal but Orosz scored an insurRoskos opened the scoring ance goal on a pass from Roskos. 10:47 into the first period but the In the first period, it appeared the McFarland drops to 3-2-0 overall Warriors took a 2-1 lead in the Panthers would run away with the win (0-2-0 conference) with the loss. second period. with first-period goals from junior Oregon goalie Hunter Newton had Jacob Ayers stopped 25 shots Colton Eyers and Franken for a 2-0 26 saves. on goal for Oregon. lead.
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Honorable mentions: Izzie Peterson (girls basketball) scored a team-high 14 points Thursday in the Panthers’ 77-57 loss to Monona Grove. Hogan Schulz (boys hockey) had two assists Saturday as Oregon fell 3-2 in a Badger Conference crossover at Waunakee. Steele Mellum (wrestling) opened the 201819 season going 5-0 at the Reedsburg Duals over the weekend at 132 pounds. Collin Braatz (boys swimming) scored points Saturday in the 200 medley, 50 freestyle and 200 free relays at the Sun Prairie Memorial Invitational.
Oregon tips Milton in OT Panthers can’t stop Warnock, Silver Eagles Assistant sports editor
Facing one of the state’s top scoring duos, the Oregon boys basketball team lost a nonconference game to Milwaukee Madison on Tuesday, but there are several posititives first-year coach Chris Siebert will build. The Panthers (2-2 overall, 1-0 Badger South) stepped up on defense and limited the Milwaukee Madison duo of Kyran Gaines and Brandon Leach, who were averaging 55 points combined, to just 26 points. Oregon pulled out an overtime win over Milton on Thursday in the Badger South Conference opener.
Mil. Madison 72, Oregon 62 The Panthers traveled to Milwaukee Madison on Tuesday and dropped a nonconference game 72-62. Junior guard Ethan Victorson scored a team-high 19 points and sophomore guard Ryne Panzer added 10. Both seniors Nolan Look and Adam Yates chipped in eight. “We did a good job defensively being aware and being in a good position to help,” Siebert said. Milwaukee Madison (5-0) and a member of the Milwaukee City Conference, led the Panthers 31-30 at the half. The Panthers were outscored 41-32 in the second half.
Oregon 71, Milton 68 OT EVictorson scored a team-high 19 points Thursday as the Panthers opened
What’s next Oregon travels to Monroe at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. the conference season with a 71-68 overtime road victory against Milton. Yates added 16 points and sophomore guard Erik Victorson had a driving layup in overtime, but the key basket was a threepoint play by Yates. “It was one of our better possessions of the game,” Siebert said. “Adam’s just starting to scratch the surface of how good he can be. We are excited to watch him blossom.” Ethan Victorson battled foul trouble throughout the game. “He had to sit for long stretches and he missed some shots he normally makes,” Siebert said. “He really stepped up and made some big shots and plays down the stretch. We definitely expect them (Victorson and Yates) to score and if they are not scoring we expect them to impact the games in other ways.” Milton’s Jack Campion drilled two 3-pointers in the final 10 seconds to force overtime. In the extra session, the Panthers outscored the Red Hawks 7-4. Campion scored a game-high 25 points. Senior guard Nolan Look added 11 points and Ryne Panzer chipped in eight points.
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Oregon girls basketball coach Adam Wamsley was searching for ways to snap a threegame losing streak before Tuesday’s 80-69 Badger South win Peterson at Madison Edgewood. The victory over the Crusaders came three days after the Panthers lost 77-57 to Monona Grove on Nov. 29.
in 11 points. The Panthers shot 75 percent at the foul line (21 of 28). Madison Edgewood junior Baluk Deang scored a teamhigh 16 points and freshman Amber Grosse added 12 points. Both Deang and Grosse had two 3-pointers. The Crusaders were 7 of 9 from the foul line.
Oregon 80, Edgewood 69
Monona Grove 77, Oregon 57
Junior Liz Uhl and Kaitlyn Schrimpf combined to score 46 points Tuesday to spark the Panthers in the win over Edgewood. Uhl scored a game-high 24 points and knocked down four 3-pointers She was 6 of 6 from the free-throw line. Schrimpf added 22 points and made two 3s. Oregon scored in transition late in the first half and led Edgewood 44-29 at halftime. Senior Jena Statz chipped
Wamsley wants the Panthers to become more consistent on both ends of the court after Oregon was beaten 77-57 by Monona Grove in Oregon. M o n o n a G r ove s e n i o r f o r w a r d M c Ke n n a Wa rnock, a University of Iowa recruit, scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds. She did a lot of damage at the free-throw line, making 14 of 20. “Our strategy was to take away her tendencies and
Oregon will host Milton at 7:15 p.m. on Saturday.
keep her away from the basket,” Wamsley said. “Unfortunately, we lost contain on her quite a bit, allowing her to get to the basket. Her ability to finish near the rim and draw contact is hard to defend.” The Silver Eagles jumped out to a 40-26 lead at the h a l f . Wa m s l ey s a i d t h e team’s transition defense was an issue. “ We c a n ’t g ive u p 4 0 points in a half,” he said. “We have to play better defensively.” Oregon junior guard Izzie Peterson scored a team-high 14 points and knocked down two 3-pointers. Wamsley credits Peterson for putting in the time to improve as a player. “Izzie has worked hard all summer in order to improve her shooting,” he said. “We are starting to see her work pay off.” Schrimpf added 12 points and had three steals. Sophomore guard Carleigh Roberts chipped in seven points. “We’re in a slump on both ends right now,” Wamsley said. “We are going to keep working hard and looking forward. Good things are on the horizon.”
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Panthers have a small, but hungry group returning to mat JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Oregon wrestling coach Ned Lease said the Panthers’ numbers are low but manageable this season. “Our young athletes will have to step up and older athletes will have to take care of business,” Lease said. The Panthers return five letterwinners and graduated five. Seniors Steele Mellum, Robbie Ruth, Jade Dumaj and Faith Trinidad are all back, as is junior Nate Hall. Mellum is a three-time state qualifier who hopes to reach his first state tournament this summer at 132 pounds. Ruth was injured in each of the past two seasons and is on the road to redemption at 182 pounds, Lease said. D u r m a j a n d Tr i n i d a d are both anticipated at 106 pounds but one of them
c o u l d m ove u p t o 1 1 3 to help fill some of the weight classes. Hall, a second-year wrestler, was a state qualifier last year. He is expected to compete at 220 pounds this season. Hall, Mellum and Ruth are all capable of qualifying for sectionals once again. Freshman Michael Schleim could be the Panthers’ best young wrestler after a standout career with the Oregon Youth program. He is expected to compete at 126 pounds. John Ruth, Collin Keast, Cooper King and Schleim could all surprise this season.
Conference Defending state team champion Stoughton has reloaded for another run at a title. They and Milton are the favorites to finish at the top of the Badger South standings. Returning letterwinners for the Oregon wrestling team (front, from left) are: Faith Trinidad and Jade Durmaj; (back) Nate Hall, Steele Mellum and Robbie Ruth.
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Oregon expects to move up a couple spots in the Badger South Conference JEREMY JONES Sports editor
First-year coach Justin Sawran said the Oregon boys’ swimming team has a couple of strong breaststrokers and some good sprint freestylers. The Panthers will need to work to fill a gap in 200 and 500 free events, however. Oregon returns 10 letterwinners from a team that finish last in the Badger South last winter. Seniors Collin Braatz and Sam Rohloff each return as leaders. Braatz is a sprinter who figures to lead the team in the 50 and 100 free, while Rohloff will help the Panthers out as a sprinter and breaststroker. Braatz, Rohloff and junior Blake Anderson are all back after qualifying for state last year on the 200 medley relay. The fourth member of that Panthers medley relay this season could be David
Stevenson, who Sawran said has been training with the Oregon Community Swim Club team year round. “Additionally, Connor Braatz has been training all year and looks to make significant improvements this season,” Sawran said. Besides the medley relay, Anderson could also help Oregon out in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke. Senior Henry Wiedemann is the team’s top returning distance swimmer and fellow senior Justin Yaun will also help out in the sprint relays. Sophomore Forest Garty (100 backstroke), Seth Rehauer (100 free, 100 back) and George Wiedemann (200 free, 500) will also be counted on more this season. Juniors Adam Hanke, Nathan Sorensen and Aedan Larson will also be looking to make an impact. Stevenson is expected to help Oregon out in the 100
breast, 200IM and 100 fly. Marshall Mueller will also add depth in the 100 breast. Fellow freshmen Riley Fahey and Blake Pankratz round out a young team looking to improve. “I think we have a few potential surprise swimmers this season,” Sawran said. “Getting guys who haven’t been in the water training in several months back into swimming shape is the first step.” Oregon, which competed as a WIAA Division 2 team last season, has been moved back to the Middleton sectional. The sectional features defending state champion Madison West and runner-up Middleton. ”The Madison area Division 1 sectional is an extremely fast group of teams and individuals, and it’s even more difficult when most of our Returning letterwinners for the Oregon boys swimming team (front, from left) are: Connor conference swims at the Divi- Braatz, Nathan Sorensen, Blake Anderson and Adam Hanke; (back) Aedan Larson, Forest sion 2 level,” Sawran said. Garty and Collin Braatz; (not pictured) Henry Wiedemann and George Wiedemann.
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Panthers score in five events at invite, fall to Silver Eagles JEREMY JONES
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Oregon boys swimming got a taste of some of the state’s top teams last week, participating in the Sun Prairie Memorial Invitational before opening the Badger South season. Monona Grove 109, Oregon 60 The Panthers opened the conference dual meet season Tuesday against the four-time defending state champion Silver Eagles. Oregon senior Collin Braatz and freshman David Stevenson led team-best 2-3 finishes in the 50-yard freestyle and 100 breaststroke. Braatz was second in the 50 free with a 24.74, and Stevenson was touched out 1:07.67- 1:08.39. The Panthers finished second and third in the 400 free led by the team of senior Henry Wiedemann, j u n i o r B l a ke A n d e s o n , B r a a t z a n d S t ev e n s o n (3:56.62). Oregon was runner-up in the 200 medley (1:55.85) and 200 free relays
Oregon travels to the Fort Atkinson Invitational 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Senior Collin Braatz swims the butterfly portion of the 200-yard medley relay Tuesday eveing at Monona Grove High School. Braatz joined Blake Anderson, Sam Rohloff and David Stevenson to finish second in 1 minute, 55.85 seconds. Oregon loss the dual meet 109-60. Pankratz and Riley Fahey, (1:48.55). S e n i o r S a m R o h l o ff , Rohloff and Wiedemann Anderson, Braatz and Ste- were on the 200 free relay. venson swam on the 200 Sun Prairie invitational medley. Freshmen Blake Braatz helped the Oregon
boys swimming team score eight of its 19 points Saturday at the Sun Prairie Memorial Invitational. Braatz helped the
Panthers’ 200-yard medley and 200 freestyle relays both score points, and he scored individually in the 50 free.
Oregon’s 200 medley relay of Anderson, Rohloff, and Braatz finished 15th in 1 minutes, 53.34 seconds. Stevenson, who helped Oregon score seven points, joined Braatz, Henry Wiedemann and Justin Yaun place to help the 200 free relay finish 15th in 1:41.06. Braatz finished a teambest 11th in the 50 free (24.27) and Stevenson added a 14th-place finish in the 500 free (5:29.64) and a 15th-place finish in the 100 breaststroke (1:08.79). Oregon finished last out of the 11 teams competing with 19 points. Madison Memorial didn’t win an event but earned the title with 448.5 points. Sun Prairie was runner-up with 344 points; Eau Claire Memorial/North (258.5) finished third.
Squirt hockey
Squirt teams finish in top four in Tomah The Oregon Youth Hockey’s Squirt A and B teams t r a v e l e d t o To m a h o n Dec. 1-2 to take on hockey teams from across the M i d w e s t i n t h e To m a h Squirt tournament. The Oregon Squirt A team took home a thirdplace trophy, shutting out the Oshkosh Warbirds 6-0 in the consolation championship game. During tournament play they also shut out the Ames (IA) Flyers, 5-0, tied Oshkosh, 2-2, and
lost to the Sheboygan Lakers, 8-5. The Oregon Squirt B team finished fourth in the tournament, after a hardfought 3-2 loss against the McFarland Spartans in their consolation championship game. Other action for Squirt B during the weekend included a 3-0 shutout over the Ames Flyers, and an 8-0 loss to the Sheboygan Lakers. Preston Kromm and
James Sherven each had hat tricks and goalies Drew Jochmann and Deacon Johnson each had shutouts. Riley Cowan, Caleb Giese, Dylan Granberg, Tim Grice, Molly Hoppe, Braden Osterhaus, Kellan Schaeve and Cam Whyte all received a Blue Line Award for defensive players participating in a shutout game. - Jeremy Jones
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Members of the Squirt A team (front, from left) are: Tim Grice, Caleb Giese, Cam Whyte, Drew Jochmann, Riley Cowan and Barrett Anderson; (back) coach Mike Jochmann, Ethan Disch, Preston Kromm, Keaton DiMartino, James Sherven, Hunter Bavery, Knudt Lee and coach Eric Disch.
Wrestling
Mellum picks up where he left off last year, goes undefeated in Reedsburg Sports editor
The Oregon wrestling team opened the season Saturday at the Reedsburg Duals. Unable to cover all 14 weight classes, the Panthers went 0-5. Senior Steele Mellum, who has the goal to qualify for the WIAA state tournament this season, highlighted the opening weekend for the Panthers, going 5-0 at 132 pounds. Senior Robbie Ruth went 4-1 at 182. Oregon was without Jade Durmaj (illness) and Nate Hall (injury).
River Valley 54, Oregon 12
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M a r a b e l l i , w h o w a s Logan/Central and Mellum fall. Oregon lost the dual injured and unable to fin- (138) added a 15-0 tech 66-17. ish out the match at 132 pounds. John Ruth pinned William Spiller in 33 seconds at 138 and his brother Robbie added a fall in 43 seconds at 182.
La Crosse co-op 66, to River Valley. Oregon Oregon 18 and River Valley each forJohn and Robbie Ruth Oregon 17 feited at 120, 170 and 195 and Mellum earned wins in Freshman Michael pounds. a 66-18 loss to Riverdale Schliem (132 pounds) and Lancaster 72, Oregon 7 in the consolation bracket. Robbie Ruth (182) won Mellum defeated Jayden by fall against La Crosse Mellum scored a 17-6 major decision over Lancaster’s Matthew Crosby and Robbie Ruth won an FREE 8-4 decision against Troy Stock Book New • Used • Surplus Klein. Oregon fell 72-7 to the Flying Arrows. MULTI-METAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER
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fall 4:56. Schliem and Mellum received forfeits. The Panther and Monona Grove co-op double forfeited at 120, 126 and 160 pounds. Oregon lost the dual of Badger South rivals 41-24.
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Main, Janesville streets construction pushed back ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
Two joint projects with Dane County to reconstruct County Hwy. MM have been delayed for a few years because of the heightened workload of the growing Village of Oregon. Village administrator reported the update Monday night at the Village Board meeting. Though the county carries much of the cost burden for the road construction, the village is planning to do water and sewer utility work while the road is dug up, and is delaying the projects to address higher priorities, like reconstructing the Janesville Street and Park Street intersection and reconstructing Park Street. Originally planned for 2018 in an agreement with the county, reconstructing North Main Street from Grove Street to the northern village corporate limit will now take place in 2021, while reconstructing Janesville Street from Spring
Village in Brief License plate reader Thanks to a $20,000 donation from Oregon resident Jeff Nachreiner, the Oregon Police Department was cleared to purchase an automated license plate recognition camera system for one of its patrol vehicles. The donation includes enough money to pay for the $1,800 yearly software and maintenance cost, which will last the program through 2020. The four-camera system works by recording the license plates of vehicles as the police vehicle travels down the street and running them through a database. It allows the department to instantly spot a vehicle that is unregistered, or has been reported stolen or has been
Street to South Perry Parkway is planned for 2022. Both roads are considered County Highway MM. After the work is complete, the village will take jurisdiction of the road in these areas. That allows for greater flexibility in doing potential maintenance, as Oregon would no longer have to wait for the projects to rise up the county’s project list, it comes with recurring maintenance and plowing costs. In 2017, the first phase of the project was completed when Cty. Hwy. CC, or Jefferson Street, was reconstructed near downtown. The county transferred jurisdiction of that road in November 2017. Gracz said “if time and money were not a factor, both sections of county roads would be done next year, but we can’t do everything at one time.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
parked in one spot for too long. The technology is useful for investigations, chief Brian Uhl said, as it can recall where it has seen certain vehicles throughout the day, potentially allowing the police to track a suspect vehicle from before the department knew it was suspicious. The data will be stored by the Fitchburg Police Department, Uhl said, and did not know how long it would be kept.
Police commission vacancy There is a vacancy on the police commission. Village residents interested in serving should contact village administrator Mike Gracz at mgracz@vil.oregon.wi.us.
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Alcohol compliance policy up for debate Village’s ‘hands tied’ by state ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
The Village of Oregon has an ordinance on the books that requires businesses with two failed alcohol compliance checks in a 12-month period to be called in front of the Village Board. But before administrator Mike Gracz put Ace’s Main Tap on next meeting’s agenda, he wanted to make sure that was the direction the board still wanted to go. After a four-hour meeting in July, Gracz said “there was not much interest” from the board in establishing a demerit system for businesses, seemingly leaving no middle ground between getting called before the board and suspension options seen as overly punitive. The problem, as board president Steve Staton put it, is “the state has tied our hands.” “One thing we can do is suspend the license for a period of days, but it has to be at least 10 days,” Staton
said. “The discussion is that would be a very long time.” Mulligan’s Bar and Grill and Kwik Trip South joined the Main Tap in failing the winter compliance checks, though the latter is the only one with a second offense in a rolling 12-month period. According to village documents, it’s the fourth such offense for the bar in the last two years. State statute allows for alcohol licenses to be suspended from 10-90 days, which trustees agreed could be economically crushing to a bar reliant on being able to sell alcohol. The process leading to such a penalty typically involves a quasi-judicial hearing. Trustee Amanda Peterson advocated for adopting a point system that would take the decision out of the board’s hands, meaning a certain number of failures would automatically lead to suspension, so “no one has to have a sleepless night saying, ‘Oh my goodness, my decision has just put a business out of business.’” Trustee Carpenter said she wouldn’t support such a measure, and Gracz said his read from the July meeting
Peterson commented favorably on Madison’s point system, but attorney Matt Dregne pointed out the issues faced by Madison are far more serious than those occurring in Oregon. He said he’d never heard of a liquor license being suspended for two underage serving violations in a 12-month period. Police chief Brian Uhl concurred, saying while “one or two” bars have other issues beside serving underage patrons, it’s “nothing that would warrant severe consequences, in my opinion.” “I would say you don’t have to go that far, either,” the chief said about suspending licenses. He favored calling in businesses and asking them what happened and what they’re doing to fix it. The board directed Gracz to ask representatives from the Main Tap to appear at the next meeting, with Trustee Jenna Jacobson asking why they debated the move if it was the village’s policy to do so. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
Village plans to stand against vaping ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
After hearing from the Tobacco Free Columbia Dane County Coalition, an Oregon Cares Coalition member and two students from Oregon High School, the Village Board took a step to prohibit vaping in public places. Ryan Sheahan represented the tobacco-free coalition and told the board Monday night of the potential health
effects of vaping and said the group is trying to “create and keep social norms” where smoke in public places is not accepted. According to a survey presented by Amy Miller, a school district employee and OCC member, 31 percent of OHS students vape or use Juul (pronounced “jewel”), which is nearly double the county average. She pointed out the OHS survey was conducted with language that included the Juul e-cigarette device, which might have
Guard: OPD to monitor Janesville St. and S. Perry Pkwy. Continued from page 1 students crossing there, and many not using the crossing alert lights or flags. “(We) saw quite a bit of (student) activity there,” she said. “The intersection gets a lot of complaints in general.” The news release stated that while village officials have made attempts to keep the Janesville/S. Perry Parkway intersection safe by placing flashing beacon signs, “many children fail to use the flashing beacons or cross mid-block,” and that due to solar battery issues, the flashing crosswalk beacons are also inoperable at times. According to the Nov. 12 Village Board packet, pedestrian warning signs will be placed at four intersections next spring, including Jefferson/Ash and Jefferson/S. Perry Parkway. – Scott De Laruelle
was that there weren’t four votes on the board to support a process that could lead to automatic suspension. Another state restriction mandates that only the server, rather than the license-holder, can be held accountable for serving alcohol to minors during a compliance check, which limits the recourse officials have on business owners. This only applies during “sting” compliance checks, in which the department uses an underage person to attempt to buy alcohol at an establishment. Other bar checks are not limited, but they require more department resources to carry out, with officers going through the bars and conducting spot checks and possibly asking for ID for anyone that appears underage. Uhl said it’s “tough” as it is to find the people and resources to conduct the two compliance checks the department usually conducts each year. Another challenge for this round of checks, Uhl said, is one of the businesses called around to others saying the operation was in progress, perhaps limiting the number of violations.
inflated the discrepancy. She said 7.7 percent of students at Oregon Middle School responded that they had vaped or Juuled, as well. The anti-smoking ordinance is state law, so the board directed staff to come up with a measure “to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes where smoking is (already) prohibited,” which passed unanimously. OHS students Autumn Faircloth and Kathryn Small addressed the board representing FACT, a student
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group “dedicated to tobacco prevention through activism, education and prevention work.” Trustee Randy Glysch commended the group for their work, saying “this is what the tobacco companies like to do: Get the kids while they’re young (and) get them addicted for their whole life. I would just say, nicotine is nicotine.”
the $11,400 it shelled out at Monday’s meeting to repair the building’s leaky roof. The current threeyear term is up in June 2020. Staff recommended extending the lease for another year, until 2021, before moving into another facility. Simmons said Jason Thysse had sent her plans for the building his business is going to vacate at 281 W. Netherwood St., which the postmaster said would be a “fantastic location.” “It has the docks, has the parking, has the space,” she said. “That would be a fantastic opportunity for us.” Trustee Jeanne Carpenter
asked Simmons whether the post office would consider bringing back a retail presence, which president Steve Staton said agreed would be a great downtown asset. Carpenter mentioned the planned, two-story senior center as a possible future location. While Simmons wasn’t empowered to make that decision, she said she would support it and would be able to do that with current staff. The branch is cleared to have 30 employees, she said, and currently employees 26. The board directed staff to draft a letter indicating the need for the branch to relocate and requesting the presence of a retail spot. The letter will be sent to JLL, the contractor in charge of facilities.
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Stories and play Families with young children gathered at Oregon Public Library Nov. 30 for Everybody Storytime and Stay and Play. E ve r y b o d y s t o r y t i m e is for children ages 0-5. According to the library’s website, children are able to practice their literacy skills during this event. After Stay and Play, the kids can play with blocks
and balls, play musical instruments and engage in other activities. The next Everybody Storytime and Stay and Play will be held at 10 and 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet. com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.
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Kathleen F. Harty, passed peacefully away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at the Attic Angels Health Center. Born to Thomas Monks and Katherine (Keeley) Fahey on April 5, 1932, Kathleen was the youngest of three sisters in the Fahey family. Her paternal great-grandparents, James and Bridget White Monks, came from Ireland and settled on Irish Lane in 1855, owning some 500 acres there. Raised on one of them, Kathleen was the consummate farm girl. Her love of horses started young and continued throughout her life, especially on the first Saturday every May when the mint juleps were strong, My Old Kentucky Home was mournfully sweet and the horses crossed the finish line in a thunderous blaze of glory at Churchill Downs. As a child, Kathleen was blessed with a retinue of adoring
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Noel R. Halverson, age 88, of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on Sund a y, D e c . 2, 2018, at Agrace HospiceCare,
relatives, most of whom lived nearby. From baby lambs gently placed by her uncles in the strawberry patch on Easter mornings, to much-anticipated shopping trips to Downtown Madison with aunts and cousins, to extended family Sunday suppers filled with warmth and love, Kathleen was grounded in her family. She left home to attend UW-Whitewater and went on to earn two degrees from her beloved Alma Mater. Her devotion to Whitewater was considerable and in 1978 she was elected national president of the UW-Whitewater Alumni Association for a two-year term. Upon her undergraduate graduation, she moved to Janesville and taught at Jackson Elementary School for more than five years. While there, she met Charles Harty and they married in 1959. While the marriage was short lived, it produced a son, Robert, who lived with Kathleen and her parents on the family farm. Kathleen’s professional career boasts many achievements. She was an elementary school teacher at Glendale in Madison and went on to serve as a curriculum coordinator for the Madison Public Schools, specializing in reading and early childhood education. After obtaining her Ph.D. from UW Madison, Kathleen was named Principal of Midvale Elementary School,
where she served from 19751988. While at Midvale, she was named Wisconsin’s first-ever Principal of the Year in 1983, and on Oct. 6, the Wisconsin Assembly adjourned in her honor. She later moved to Gompers Elementary where she was principal until retiring in 1989 due to worsening arthritis. Professionally, Kathleen was a member of the Madison Area Reading Council, Madison Association of School Administrators (past president), Association of School Administrators, Commission on Elementary Schools, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, National Association Elementary School Principals, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Phi Delta Kappa. She was also a member of the Fitchburg Historical Society, Fitchburg Commission on Aging, Fitchburg Mothers’ Club, and Oregon Town & Country Women’s Club. At HMC Catholic Church in Oregon, Kathleen was the long-time director of the gum tree, a popular booth at the parish’s annual fundraiser, and also sang in the choir for many years. When she wasn’t working, Kathleen enjoyed fishing, horse racing, every Wisconsin-based sports team, Concerts on the Square, arts festivals, and dining out with friends. She was especially fond of the Mariner’s Inn and her family’s Bonfyre restaurant.
Kathleen is survived by her son, Robert (Mona) Harty; two granddaughters, Kamryn and Carolyn; and dozens of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews whom she adored. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, 651 North Main Street, Oregon at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, with Monsignor Thomas Baxter and Father Gary Wankerl concelebrating. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral and Cremation Care, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a Rosary service at 6:45 p.m. and also at the church on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. She loved flowers. If you’d like to make a gift of them please do so. If you prefer charitable donations, please donate in Kathleen’s name to Holy Mother of Consolation Church, Edgewood Grade School, the Fitchburg Historical Society, or the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Alumni Association. May God Bless. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1930, in Cheboygan, Michigan, the son of Ford and Edna (Martin) Halverson. Noel graduated from South Division High School in Milwaukee and from UW-Platteville, where he received a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. While at Platteville, he met and later married Barbara Gant on Sept. 15, 1953. Noel enlisted and served in the Army in El Paso, Texas, from 1953-1956. He was a self-employed salesman and a small business owner for most of his career. Noel’s enjoyment of people made him very successful in his business. He was a great companion, husband, father and grandfather. He was a member
of the Stoughton Country Club, Stoughton Lions Club and Sons of Norway. Noel enjoyed golf, playing cards with friends, traveling, boating, flying, reading and was interested in rowks and gems. He is survived by his loving companion, Elaine Lohneis; children, Jeannine (Bruce) Hanson, Judith (Don) Washecheck, Troy (Jennifer Stull) Halverson, Tracie (Mike) Wolfe; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Karl Gant; sisterin-law, Norma Gant; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara; parents, Ford and Edna Halverson; brother-in-law, Jerry Gant; and in-laws, Bernard and Lulu Gant.
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Carol M. Paulson Carol M. Paulson, age 70, of Middleton, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. She was born on May 19, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Sid and Vi (McArthur) Paulson. Carol graduated from Oregon High School in 1966. She worked as an underwriter for Rural Insurance/Farm Bureau for over 40 years. Carol enjoyed her family, playing the slots with friends, her convertible, and 1950s music. Carol is survived by siblings, Kathy (Randy) Cox, Meredie (Sue) Paulson, Deane (Karen) Paulson, and Cherrie (Dan) Johnson; niblings, Heather (Anthony), Stacey (Eric), Ben (Jen), Kelly (Peter),
Stanford L. Gefke Stanford L. Gefke, the youngest son of Robert and Amanda (Schmedal) Gefke, passed away peacefully at home on Nov, 25, 2018. Stan was born in Oreg o n , Wi s consin in 1925 and was a star high school athlete. He served in the Army in WWII, where he
Alex (Stephanie), Chris (Stefanie), and Chad (Kristin); great-niblings, Isabella, Dominic, Elliot, Avery; and her life-long best friend, Judy Halweg. A special thank you to friends and neighbors including, Jill, David, Hans, Judy B, Pat, Bette, and Deb. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Pamala Paulson. The family would also like to thank Agrace HospiceCare especially Team 4 who took such compassionate care of Carol. A private service is planned. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive 608-221-5420
participated in the Battle of the Bulge. Stan received two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star for his service. He spent 16 months in various hospitals due to injuries sustained in battle. He was a peaceful, caring, kind man who will be missed. In honor of his wishes, there will be no visitation, ceremony, or funeral... and a short obituary.
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100 years ago (1918) • County School Supt., T. S. Thompson, announced that Friday, October 4th will be set aside as “Play Day”. In addition to the students, all residents young and old were invited to participate in the activities. The local board of education announced that the Oregon schools plus eight surrounding rural schools will observe the day. The first assembly will be held on the school grounds at 10:00 a.m. • The arrival of Spanish Influenza: “The new infection, dubbed Spanish Influenza, a sort of first cousin to the grip, has already reached Edgerton and a score or more cases have developed during the week. The state board of health in a circular of instruction says the present outbreak is characterized by dizziness, weakness, and pains in various parts of the body. • The Library Board met for its annual election of officers. Those elected were Dr. W. H. Dreher, president; U. T. Cady, vice-president; Donald McGill, secretary; and Mrs. John Gilbert, treasurer. • The famous war photos based on the book “Over the Top”, featuring the author of the book, Sgt. Arthur Guy Empey, was being shown at Olson’s Opera House. The area presentation, supported by James and Lois Morrison, was described as “a stupendous photoplay of the most sensational soldier’s story ever written’. • The U. S. Postmaster General announced that there would be an examination for the position of postmaster of the Oregon Office. Applicants were to be a U.S. citizen, least 21 years old, but not older than 65 and must reside in the delivery area of the office now and prior to the position being posted. The annual compensation is $l,400.
• Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rasmussen observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary; a rare event in 1918. They were married in Denmark in 1858. Over 300 attended the anniversary celebration held at the Lutheran Church and later at their home. At present the elderly couple made their home with their daughter, C. T. Johnson. • William Hayes is having the building he recently purchased from the Hausman Brewing Co. remodeled and repainted. He plans to use the building for his harness shop. • It was noted that Stephen Hook who had made his home at the Fess Hotel in Madison during the recent past has returned to Oregon and now resides at the Portland Hotel.
50 years ago (1968) • About 125 residents of Hillcrest Drive, Gail Court, and Orchard Drive held a neighborhood picnic. Activities included football, kitten ball, badminton, tug-of-war relay races and a pot luck meal. • Room mothers for grades kindergarten through sixth grade were selected. These volunteer room mothers will assist the teachers on special party days and class trips. • Paul Kohlman and Robert Tarkenton along with other area hunters, returned from a 11 day Canadian moose hunting trip in northern Saskatchewan. Paul bagged a huge moose having a 48-inch rack of antlers and weighing between 1400 to 1500 pounds. • Urban Johnson, Dane County District Manger for Wisconsin Power and Light, welcomed John Wendt to the community. John took over as Chief Clerk for the district. • Dr. Robert M. Morris spoke at the Woman’s Club Guest Night. Topic of his address was “Our Doped-Up Society.” He covered the basic areas of drugs and dope that
people of society use incorrectly, creating problems for themselves and others. • The Oregon Fire Dept., assisted by Brooklyn firefighters, fought a barn fire on the Glen Bethel property at 222 Jefferson St. The barn and its contents were completely destroyed. • The School Board studies problems of rapid enrollment increase. The school system has been picking up about 100 new students each year. • Reigning over the 1968 Homecoming activities were Nick Brashi (King) and Janet Trosper, (Queen). At the pep rally, following the announcing of the royalty, Chamber of Commerce President, Dr. J. W. Plummer, presented the Queen with a dozen red roses and a charm bracelet. • The Annual Collection for UNICEF was collected in the area on October 30th and 31st. President Johnson had named October 31st as National UNICEF Day. • Jo-Dot Ceramics (Joe and Dorothy Tauchen, props.) held a Grand Opening at their new location at the intersection of highways 14 ( now Cty. MM) and Hwy. B. The building was built by Wick Building Systems of Mazomanie. • Oregon Heating & Air Conditioning is in the process of building a new facility at the Netherwood and Market Street intersection. • Recently retired, Oregon school superintendent, E. A. Kozlovsky, dies unexpectedly after having served the Oregon School System for the past 41 years.
25 years ago (1993) • The Choral Boosters, with the support from Hardees, plan for a New York tour in March of next year. The New York tour will include a performance in Carnegie Hall along with other distinguished
choirs from Wisconsin. • The School District Administrative Offices moved to the remodeled upper floor of the Netherwood Knoll Elementary School (formerly Oregon Junior High School). • Improvements were made to Bethel Park with the help of many volunteers and the support of local businesses. Playground equipment was installed and a basketball court made. • The Three Gaits Therapeutic Riding Program celebrates its 10th Anniversary. • Seventeen Oregon students participated as members of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras 1993-94 season. The participates were Matt Pickett, David Skogen, Julie Wood, Dawn Texel, Connie O’Brien, Sarah Halverson, Ian Honeyman, Allison Gipp, Aaron Gooze, Annelisa Guries, Nate Kuehl, Geri Nolden, Erin Vanderpan, Joseph Okada, Catie Honeyman, Anne Bukowski, and John Olstad. • Showcase Camps and Productions asked five Oregon students to appear in their 1994 Citrus Bowl half time drill team. Selected were Dana Schneeberger, Dawn Zuehlke Kristin Woodworth, Jessica Wilkening, and Jenni Gefke. • The Optimist Club elected new officers. Those elected were Dan Floeter, president; Dan Behrend, 1st vice-president; Russell Bavery, 2nd vice-president; and Cliff Lawson, secretary/treasurer. Elected for the board of directors were Rodney Potter and Maynard Stoehr. • The OHS Concert Choir was selected to preform at the 1993 Wisconsin State Music Conference. The choir had the distinction being only one of four choirs in the state to have received this honor. Tom Mielke was the choir’s director. • Three runners of the Oregon Cross Country Team, Mike Eiscle, Angela McAllister, and Meghan
Werth, were honored with All-Badger Conference titles. • The Rev. Mary Council-Austin, pastor at the Brooklyn Methodist Church 1984-1986, returned for a visit during the church’s 1st Annual Friends Day.
10 years ago (2008) • The Village Board purchased the Stack property on Florida Avenue that had been flooded in August of 2007 and awarded a contract to Nelson Excavating LLC for its demolition. • Matthew Klutzke is appointed the new director of the Oregon Youth Center, replacing Shane Gahagan. • The reconstruction of downtown Oregon progresses on schedule, including the Jefferson St. railroad viaduct. • The Oregon Public Library announced Sunday hours. Starting in October the library will be open 1-5 p.m. on Sundays though the last Sunday in April. • The United Brethren Church in the Town of Rutland (south of Oregon on US Hwy. 14) is being restored. The original structure was build in 1852-53. A group of concerned citizens have raised $50,000 to continue with its restoration and to submit a request to have it listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. • The Lemery House (159 South Main St.) joins with the Chamber of Commerce in planning a 1st Annual Village-wide Arts Festival. Some of the local artists displaying their work included Ann Kleckner, Terrry Kisling, Laura Wilder and Mary Schnelle as well as many others. As part of tne festivities guitarist/singer Eric Schoff, a teacher at the Academy of Sound, performed in the Triangle Park. – Scott De Laruelle
Legals OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION “…HELPING STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL…” FROM OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2018 TIME: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SPECIAL MEETING PLACE: OSD INNOVATION CENTER, OHS, 456 NORTH PERRY PARKWAY Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice of Meeting and Approval of Agenda AGENDA A. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be
enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Approval of Payments 3. Treasurer’s Report, if any 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements, if any 5. Staff Assignments, if any 6. Field Trip Requests, if any 7. Acceptance of Donations, if any: B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04 has established an opportunity for the public to address the Board. In the event community members wish to address the Board, 15 minutes will be provided; otherwise the agenda will proceed as posted.
C. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report 2. Student Report D. ACTION ITEMS 1. Approval of Safety Plans 2. Acceptance of the June 30, 2018 Audit Report 3. Policy 180 - Meetings 4. Purchase of approximately 106 acres of land consisting of Dane County Parcel Number 225/0609-363-9501-2 with a street address of 4930 County Highway M, City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin; and approximately 1.0 acre of land consisting of Dane County Parcel Number 225/0609-363-8000-6 with a street address of 1772 County Highway MM, City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin 5. Purchase of Approximately 12.0958 acres of land consisting of parts of Dane County Parcel Numbers
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225/0609-121-2200-2 and 225/0609-1210050-2, which are parts of Outlots 12 and 41 in Terravessa as recorded in the Dane County Office of the Register of Deeds located in the Northwest and Northeast quarters of the Northeast quarter of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 9 East, along County Highway MM in the City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin. E. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy b. Vision Steering 2. Student Achievement Reports – Board Feedback 3. NY Times Article – Screen Time F. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. 2019 School Board Election 2. Superintendent’s Report G. CLOSING 1. Future Agenda 2. Check Out H. CLOSED SESSION 1. Consideration of Adjourning into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data regarding district administrators. I. ADJOURNMENT Go to: www.oregonsd.org/board meetings/agendas for the most updated version agenda. Published: December 6, 2018 WNAXLP *** OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTORS DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2018 TIME: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: OSD INNOVATION CENTER AT OREGON HIGH SCHOOL 456 N PERRY PARKWAY Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice of Meeting and Approval of Agenda AGENDA Pursuant to Wis. Stats. 120.08(2), notice is hereby given to the qualified electors of the Oregon School District, that a special meeting will be held at 456 North Perry Parkway, Oregon, WI, on Monday, December 10, 2018 at 6:30 P.M. for the purpose of authorizing the District to purchase the following property: A. To purchase the following real estate (Wis. Stats. Secs. 120.08(2c), 120.10 (5m) and 120.13 (18)(20)) and to designate the site as a site for future school district buildings and provide for the erection of suitable buildings thereon pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 120.10(5): 1. Approximately 106 acres of land consisting of Dane County Parcel Number 225/0609-363-9501-2 with a street address of 4930 County Highway M, City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin; and 2. Approximately 1.0 acre of land consisting of Dane County Parcel Number 225/0609-363-8000-6 with a street address of 1772 County Highway MM, City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin B. To purchase the following real estate (Wis. Stats. Secs. 120.08(2c), 120.10 (5m) and 120.13 (18)(20)) and to designate the site for a new elementary school building and provide for the erection of suitable buildings thereon pursuant to Wis. Stats. Sec. 120.10(5):
1. Approximately 12.0958 acres of land consisting of parts of Dane County Parcel Numbers 225/0609-121-22002 and 225/0609-121-0050-2, which are parts of Outlots 12 and 41 in Terravessa as recorded in the Dane County Office of the Register of Deeds located in the Northwest and Northeast quarters of the Northeast quarter of Section 12, Township 6 North, Range 9 East, along County Highway MM in the City of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin. C. ADJOURNMENT Published: December 6, 2018 WNAXLP *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS JEFFERSON STREET & S. MAIN STREET PARKING LOT LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS (RE-BID) VILLAGE OF OREGON DANE COUNTY, WI The Village of Oregon will receive sealed bids at the Village Hall located at 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575 for the construction of Jefferson Street & S. Main Street Parking Lot Lighting & Electrical Improvements until December 20, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. The work for which bids are asked includes the following: A. The project consists of extending the downtown streetlights along both sides of Jefferson Street to the easterly side of the railroad bridge and within the new South Main Street Parking Lot accessed from Jefferson Street. The project includes lighting and associated amenities (bases, conduit, handholes, pole and fixtures, etc.). B. The project includes burying the service lines from the meter pack to the rear of the South Main Street Buildings (addresses 101-123 S. Main Street), placing new junction boxes, and making the connections at the interior of the buildings. The BIDDING DOCUMENTS may be examined at the offices of MSA Professional Services, Inc., Madison, Wisconsin; and the Village of Oregon; Wisconsin. Planholders list will be updated interactively on our web address at http:// www.msa-ps.com under Bidding. Copies of the BIDDING DOCUMENTS are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $25 by inputting Quest eBidDoc #6020435 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with the digital project information. No proposal will be accepted unless accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equal to at least 5% of the amount bid, payable to the OWNER as a guarantee that, if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract and bond within 15 days after the award of the contract. The certified check or bid bond will be returned to the bidder as soon as the contract is signed, and if after 15 days the bidder shall fail to do so, the certified check or bid bond shall be forfeited to the OWNER as liquidated damages. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 60 days after the actual date of the
opening thereof. OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all bids. Published by the authority of the Village of Oregon. CONSULTING ENGINEER: MSA Professional Services, Inc. 2901 International Lane, Suite 300 Madison, WI 53704 Mike Maloney, P.E. 1 (608) 242-7779 Published: November 29 and December 6, 2018 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, TAYLOR COUNTY, PUBLICATION SUMMONS AND NOTICE (SMALL CLAIMS) Case No. 18-SC-371 Plaintiff(s): Jensen, Scott, Grunewald & Shiffler S.C. 128 W. Division Street PO Box 426 Medford, WI 54451 -vsDefendant: Susan Schuster 148 Marsh Court Oregon, WI 53575 Publication Summons and Notice of Filing TO THE PERSON(S) NAMED ABOVE AS DEFENDANT(S): You are being sued by the person(s) above as Plaintiff(s). A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. The lawsuit will be heard in the following Small Claims court: Taylor County Courthouse Telephone Number of Clerk of Court: 715-748-1425 Courtroom/Room Number: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Address: 224 S. 2nd Street, Medford, WI 54451 On the following date and time: January 3, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. If you do not attend the hearing, the court may enter a judgment against you in favor of the person(s) suing you. A copy of the claim has been sent to you at your address as stated in the caption above. A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seizure of property. You may have the option to Answer without appearing in court on the court date by filing a written Answer with the clerk of court before the court date. You must send a copy of your Answer to the Plaintiff(s) named above at their address. You may contact the clerk of court at the telephone number above to determine if there are other methods to answer a Small Claims complaint in that county. Michael D. Shiffler Jensen, Scott, Grunewald & Shiffler S.C. 128 W. Division St., PO Box 426 Medford, WI 54451 (715) 748-2211 Attorney’s State Bar Number: 1027582 November 30, 2018 Published: December 6, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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