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Restorative court OK’d Local judge embraces program after earlier doubts BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
The village is preparing to establish a Community Restorative Court, and municipal judge Beth Cox said she’s glad it is. Cox had raised questions about the program after it was initially presented to the Village Board on June 4. She said she uses methods similar to what’s done in a CRC to accomplish restorative justice in Oregon municipal court and didn’t see a reason to change the existing process. But the Village Board unanimously approved the agreement Monday with Dane County, and on Tuesday, Cox told the
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Stanley Guillaume, left, spends Father’s Day with his son Amare at the Cruizin’ for a Cure car show on Sunday, June 17.
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The eighth annual Cruizin’ for a Cure car show fundraiser was held on Sunday, June 17, in the parking lot of Prairie View Elementary. The car show was open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles. The proceeds raised at the event went to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.
Gooze keeps swimming for breast cancer awareness Oregon woman with terminal cancer racing in Verona triathlon
‘It’s still amazing to me how If You Go when you’re in the middle What: Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon of something, you think When: 7 a.m. Saturday, June 23 everybody knows. But when BILL LIVICK Where: Fireman’s Park you step outside the circle Unified Newspaper Group Info: wisconsintriterium.com you find out that people still For the past five years, Oregon resiaren’t aware of what this dent Mary Gooze has been on a quest disease is.’ aren’t aware of what this disease is.” to educate people about metastatic
Gooze launched her One Woman – Mary Gooze Many Lakes’ swimming campaign in 2014 after learning the breast cancer she’d been diagnosed with two years Unlike similar efforts that have seen earlier had metastasized. She joined her swim miles across lakes to raise with others in the Stage IV commufunds and awareness, Gooze isn’t nity to advocate for more research swimming next week to raise money toward a cure and shine a light on a but only to increase people’s under- disease that most people don’t know standing of the disease, which kills an much about. estimated 40,000 people annually in In 2015, at age 64, Gooze swam the U.S. alone. more than 25 miles in 23 lakes – She said most people haven’t heard including five in Dane County – in her of metastatic breast cancer and aren’t campaign to garner publicity in hopes aware that it’s different from breast of educating the public. She raised cancer, which itself is not lethal. around $200,000, sending $109,000 “It’s still amazing to me how when to METAvivor, a national organizayou’re in the middle of something, tion that funds stage IV breast cancer you think everybody knows,” she research, and nearly $90,000 to the observed. “But when you step outside the circle you find out that people still Turn to Gooze/Page 5
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before they’re thrust into that role. To help prepare them, a new senior seminar class at Oregon High School this school year helped SCOTT DE LARUELLE students plan their own paths after graduation, Unified Newspaper Group whether it’s heading for From balancing a check- more schooling or going book to planning a career, straight into the workthere’s a lot to do in the force. “adult” world teens might Turn to Senior/Page 20 not know enough about
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breast cancer and raise funds to find a cure for the fatal disease. She’ll continue the education part of her mission Saturday when she, another woman diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer and their oncologist compete as a relay team in the Wisconsin Triterium Triathlon. Gooze, a 67-year-old retired teacher from t h e O r eg o n S c h o o l District, will swim a Gooze quarter-mile, her friend Erin Jacobson, of Spring Green, will cycle 11 miles and their oncologist, Dr. Yamil Arbaje, will run five kilometers. The race takes place at Fireman’s Park in Verona starting at 7 a.m.
Observer her concerns had been addressed by the pair who runs the CRC. She said she supports “making these changes permanent” by the village joining the county program. The coordinators of the Dane County Community Restorative Court, Ron Johnson and social worker Stephanie Marino, told village officials the program is designed to work with offenders between the ages of 17 and 25 who are referred to the CRC by law enforcement agencies, such as the Oregon Police Department, or the district attorney’s office. The program’s goal is to help the victims of misdemeanor offenses by developing a plan that “heals victims” and allows offenders to “repair” the harm they caused and thereby avoid the cost of going to
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Badfish friends celebrate boat landing opening BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
A few years ago, it was a densely wooded parcel along Old Stage Road about two miles northwest of Cooksville. Today, it’s the site of a parking lot with a kiosk and picnic table, a snaking lime-green metal bicycle rack and a path lined with woodchips leading about 30 yards to a small boat landing on the Badfish Creek. The Friends of Badfish Creek Watershed – a group of local volunteers dedicated to improving access to the creek – joined with more than a dozen people from partnering organizations last Friday to celebrate their accomplishments with a trip down the meandering stream. Lynne Diebel, organizer of FBCW since its inception in 2006, said the group worked with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Natural Resource Foundation of Wisconsin and the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District to complete the parking lot and boat landing. The DNR paid for and built the kiosk and picnic table at FBCW’s urging, and the Friends used their own funds to build the boat landing. Diebel also recruited 24 students from Amy Hermanson’s environmental studies class at Stoughton High School to help remove
On the Web To volunteer or learn more about the organization, visit its Facebook page, email lsdiebel@ gmail.com, or call 2356317.
debris, clear the area and lay woodchips on the path to the water during a May 18 workday. “It was a very different terrain before we started working on it,” Diebel explained. “There were trees in the way and a lot of ups and downs and shrubbery everywhere, and the landing was horribly muddy. It was terrible.” The Friends group formed to increase public awareness of the creek, and until the boat landing and parking lot, the group primarily worked at removing invasive species from along the streambanks and getting signs installed to identify the creek at bridge crossings. But the Friends’ biggest accomplishment has been creating a place to easily park and launch a boat, which took nearly three years to plan and accomplish. In the beginning, Diebel said, the group simply wanted to clear a rough trail to the water. “Then we thought, we have some money and we could pay to have the bank recontoured to make it easier to use,” she recalled. “An engineer laid out what he
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From left, Lynne Diebel, Sharon Beall and Jim Danky gather by a kiosk at a new boat landing for the Badfish Creek. thought would be best for the streambank in terms of erosion.” She explained how a Bobcat tractor was used to scoop out sediment near the riverbank to create a more solid base, and then the bank was lined with rocks. They then installed two layers of textile fabric, two layers of gravel and placed some large rocks along the
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bank to secure it. The Friends came up with some other ideas for the parking lot and kiosk, including creating a poster, “Postcards from Badfish Creek Watershed,” that explains through text and graphics various facets of the waterway. Local resident Jim Post, a graphic information systems specialist, and graphic designer Lauren Brown deserve credit for the poster, Diebel said. And longtime FBCW member Jim Danky gets credit for purchasing the bike rack, which was designed and built by Cooksville blacksmith and artist Thayer Every. Several years ago, Danky proposed installing a sign at each of 12 rural bridges that cross the Badfish as a way to raise awareness of the creek. L a s t F r i d a y, D i e b e l , Ralph Erickson of the Natural Resource Foundation of Wisconsin and Marty Griffin, property manager for the MMSD, addressed a group of about 20 before Erickson led a three-hour paddle trip down the creek to the Yahara River. Griffin told the group the sewerage district has “really
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Kathy Trudell joined paddlers from Friends of Badfish Creek, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin on Friday, June 15 for a trip down the creek. The group left from a new landing along Old Stage Road. improved the water quality” of effluent that flows five miles through an underground pipe from the Nine Springs wastewater treatment plant into the creek. He said MMSD is “now focusing on an adaptive management approach to improve the stream and habitat” by encouraging farmers to better control phosphorus and other agricultural runoff that degrades water quality.
Diebel, an author who’s written several guidebooks on canoeing in Wisconsin and Minnesota, said after “taking a breather,” the Friends are likely to help in that effort as well. “The Badfish is a hidden gem,” she said. “It’s so beautiful and it’s right here. It’s a creek that has been underappreciated, I think.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
The Brooklyn Fire/EMS thanks Bartelt Enterprises, Inc. for donating the materials and labor to sealcoat the parking lot at the Brooklyn Fire/EMS station. Tim Bartelt is a 10 year Fire/EMT volunteer and his wife, Karen, is a 10 year EMT volunteer.
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CRC. In criminal matters, Oregon police would refer charges to the district attorney’s office, which could choose whether to send the case to the CRC instead of prosecuting it. Village of Oregon police chief Brian Uhl said his department gets “quite a few declined cases from the district attorney on a weekly basis because the office is understaffed and can’t get to misdemeanor crimes.” The CRC “gives them an option to provide some justice for the victims rather than just dismiss the case,” he added. He said in 2017, the DA’s office had dismissed over 500 felony cases and even more misdemeanors. Uhl said he wouldn’t send municipal violations to the restorative court but might refer some misdemeanors to it. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
District exploring potential sites for new schools SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
The Oregon School Board met once again under closed session during a special meeting Monday morning “to discuss the land acquisition process, including negotiations,” district superintendent Brian Busler wrote the Observer in an email. The board did not reconvene in open session to take any actions.
Oregon School District officials are in the midst of looking to purchase land for two proposed new schools; one a grade school likely in Fitchburg, the other a likely middle school in Oregon. The special meeting, held 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, was the latest closed session in which board members have talked about land purchases in connection with the planned Nov. 6 referendums, which would finance construction of the first of the two schools – an elementary school in Fitchburg – by 2020. The second school would likely be built by 2024 and financed by a separate
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The CRC maintains case files as well as a data base, and it tracks and monitors all respondents’ activities and progress while they are in the program.
What is the length of time between the problem and resolution? Cox said Oregon municipal court “closely tracks all cases, and any case that has been unresolved for more than 60 days is scheduled for trial. Johnson said most CRC cases are resolved within six to eight weeks.
What and who defines “success”? Johnson and Marino said they measure success by the respondent’s completion of their Repair Harm Agreement. “This document is developed by the circle and includes responsibilities that the respondent must accomplish and complete before the case is resolved,” Johnson wrote.
How are the “peacekeepers” selected and how are conflicts of interest avoided? Peacekeepers are regular Dane County citizens and conflicts are resolved at the time of the actual circle, the CRC organizers said. “If there is familiarity or an acquaintance with one of the players (victim, respondent, Peacemaker), people are given the option of recusal,” Johnson wrote.
Nicholas Miller graduated with honors from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, May 26, culminating years of planning and hard work that led to his commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in the Military Intelligence branch. Miller’s father Mark Miller told the Observer his son started thinking about applying when he was a sophomore at Oregon High School, learning about the stringent physical, academic and leadership qualities the school requires. “He really aspired for the leadership challenge that’s laid out there. ‘Can you really do it?’” Mark Miller said of his son. “He wasn’t entirely sure and that’s why he wanted to strive for it, to achieve that challenge.” When he and his wife, Amy, first heard of their son’s plans, “it kind of set us back,” Mark Miller said. He said there’s no opportunity for early graduation and little chance for advanced classes at West Point, as the academy
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Oregon High School graduate Nicholas Miller graduated from West Point last month.
wants each graduating class to stick together. “But if he was going to do it, we were going to let him,” Mark Miller said. So Nicholas set about securing nominations from elected leaders for admission into the school, including Tammy Baldwin’s and Ron Johnson’s, and enrolled after graduating from OHS in 2014. Mark Miller said some of the most important lessons his son learned while at the academy are about leadership.
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“When you enter into the academy, you’re on that bottom rung. In order to be a good leader, you need to follow,” Mark said. “He had some really good leaders and learned from them, and really bad leaders and learned from them.” Nicholas graduated with a degree in psychology and will soon be moving to Georgia for months of leadership training before assuming his post in Fort Collins, Col. Both of Nicholas’ grandfathers served in
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Judge Beth Cox had been concerned the CRC program would divert cases away from the municipal court, but Uhl said that was never his intention. Johnson, who ran the CRC alone until Marino came on board in February, responded to Cox’s list of concerns in an email to the Village Board.
referendum at that time, board members have said. District officials are planning to meet with representatives from J.H. Findoff this week to finalize construction costs for the school. The school board is expected to vote on final language for the referendums at its July 9 meeting, though by law the board has until Aug. 27 to approve referendums to get on the Nov. 6 ballot.
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court and having a criminal record. The CRC began operating in the county almost four years ago and is an alternative to the traditional court system. One of the first steps toward establishing the court in Oregon is to recruit and train what the program calls peacemakers – a group of volunteers who form a “circle” with offenders, and sometimes victims, to talk and develop a course of action that helps both victims and offenders, or what the program calls “respondents.” The next training for peacemakers is in July. Johnson didn’t immediately answer a phone call to explain how peacemakers would be recruited in Oregon. Police departments decide whether to process misdemeanors through the municipal court or the
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Correction In the June 14 edition of the Observer, the Operation Oregon and Brooklyn summer lunch program was misattributed. It is coordinated by OregonCARES and the lunches are provided by churches and community organizations. The Observer regrets the error.
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Make memories, meet your neighbors at Summer Fest S ummer is here. That means it is time for Summer Fest, June 21-24. I was recently talking with my youngest daughter, who is a great help to me every year at Summer Fest. We discussed what we each remembered of our first festival and what we remember as a family. Of course, for her, it was the rides, fireworks and the people. When she was young, the rides gave her such a thrill with her friends. They would see how Knutson many times they could ride the Tilt-aWhirl. As a family, we would all enjoy laying on a blanket looking up at the fireworks guessing what color comes next. We have enjoyed many things as a family in my six years running the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce. All the people we meet, all my family and friends pitching in and helping. Behind the scenes is my husband, who does a lot of the heavy work – literally – and does not let me forget what is next on my list. Yes, I have a list, so we keep everything running smoothly. My daughters help with whatever is needed, selling tickets, getting people where they need to be and laughing over cleaning up garbage (I owe them big for that one). The neat thing for my oldest daughter is meeting people and seeing them again the following year. I cannot say thank you enough to all the community members
who work countless hours making Summer Fest a great success, and they keep coming back every year to pitch in. A special thank you to Tiffany Houtsinger, Member and Communications Associate for being my right hand at the Chamber! I love the memories we make when we all make them together. This year’s Summer Fest has several new twists, the biggest being that the entertainment tent is now free for the entire weekend – no cover charge. Come on down and meet your friends and neighbors. If you want to have fun or learn something new before the fireworks Thursday night, come and join the line dancing, then bring your kids down to have some fun for our “Kids Bop,” hosted by Madison Mobile DJ, who will also entertain us with music we enjoy or requests after that. Come and listen to Cherry Pie on Friday night and Angels and Outlaws on Saturday night. Our annual run/walk event and free kids run will be Saturday, so make sure you register online. Packet pickup and registration will be Friday evening, and we have registration Saturday morning. Hope to see you there. After the run, visit the Summer Fest Market and check out the great merchandise our local vendors have to offer. As always Sunday, come and enjoy the fantastic parade. The theme for this year is “Circus and Rainbows.” This will be a fun time for the whole family and the community. Our special grand marshall this year is Darlene Groenier. Darlene was the first person to welcome me to the Oregon Chamber approximately 15 years ago. What a first-class
lady. Darlene was chamber president and on the chamber board for many years. She has been on the Oregon Village Board for many years and coordinates the downtown Holiday Lighting every year. She is also on the Council of Aging at the Oregon Area Senior Center and on the Oregon Area Fire Commission. Darlene has been involved in so much that goes on in the community, I cannot even list it all. Thank you, Darlene for letting us honor you and your dedication to our community. After the parade, stop by the incredible car show and look at the custom vehicles. Last year, we had over 100 custom cars, and we are excited to see the turnout this year. Then, make sure to stop by the entertainment tent, enjoy the hometown bands and a BBQ rib or chicken dinner at the Thrilla on the Grilla, with a chance to win a $500 raffle prize. You can purchase meal tickets in advance at the Chamber office – sales help fund the Summer Fest fireworks. Thank you to all our amazing sponsors for their generous help with this great community event. Please check our website for all our sponsors and in next week’s Oregon Observer. Make sure to thank them for their generous support. I am looking forward to seeing new faces and visiting with old friends during another successful Summer Fest event. Hope to see you there! Judy Knutson is the executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Hundreds gather to raise money, honor those afflicted by lung cancer ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
As a respiratory therapist, Debra Pecosky works with people every day who have difficulty breathing. On Saturday, she was working t ow a r d t h e same mission, though this time from a yoga mat. Pecosky and hundreds Pecosky of others were participating in the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge in Lake Farm Park to raise money for lung cancer research. The sessions were geared toward yogis of all levels, and Pecosky herself is no expert. “I am corrected on a regular basis on the mat, let me tell you,” she laughed. The day featured yoga sessions of all kinds from area studios, a wellness marketplace, food vendors, meditation areas and aerial and acro yoga demonstrations. In addition to the $50 entry fee, participants raise
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Participants were led through all levels of yoga classes at the Lung Cancer Research Foundation’s Madison Free to Breathe Yoga Challenge. money individually and as a team. Pecosky’s team –“Thoracic Park” – raised nearly $1,600 this year. “I did the aerial yoga last year for the first time – never thought I’d get upside down in that thing,” Pecosky said. “It’s your day to make what you want it to be. All of us there together, it’s an amazing experience. And the cause, you can’t beat it.”
Researching a cure The Free to Breathe fundraiser raises money for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation, whose mission is to improve lung cancer outcomes by funding research for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of lung cancer. To date, the organization has spent more than $31 million funding lung cancer
research. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than breast, colon and prostate cancer combined, according to the LCRF, with a five-year survival rate less than 20 percent. Pecosky’s sister-inlaw, Laura Ring, died of the disease in February after a long struggle. “I do this in memory of my sister-in-law because she was still fighting in the end,” Pecosky said. “There
was no peace in it, in this type of death.” Pecosky, who has been helping people with respiratory issues for 45 years, was first inspired to go into the field when her brother was in a bad car accident when they were younger. “He was in intensive care and on a ventilator and ... respiratory therapy was very active in his recovery,” Pecosky recalls. Many years later when
Ring was diagnosed, doctors predicted she had six months to live, but she beat that estimate by two years with the help of experimental medicine and drug trials. Pecosky said the LCRF funds the kind of research that helped Ring in her final months, sponsoring more than 348 grants since its inception. “ T h e m o n ey t h a t w e fundraise for this actual goes to the research foundation,” Pecosky said. “If it wouldn’t have been for this type of organization, there wouldn’t have even been the trial medication she went on.” Some of the medications Ring tried didn’t work for her, or had adverse outcomes. Still, Pecosky said, “in her mind, if it didn’t cure her, it would help somebody else.” Pecosky carries this attitude of helping others in her work in the hospital. “Every day is very special,” she said. “If I just can make their day a little bit more special; if I can help them at all, that’s why I do it.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
Gooze: Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, she has helped raise thousands of dollars How to help Donate or help with Mary Gooze’s awareness campaign at One WomanManyLakes.org. cancer in general and not to the research or treatment of those already diagnosed,” she observed. “I’m not sure why. Years ago, people simply died too quickly, so there wasn’t an uproar. But now that people are surviving longer, people like me are standing up and saying we are still living and thriving for a longer time and we need more money and research.” Gooze said despite some setbacks, she’s feeling hopeful as more drugs are coming out because of the Stage IV research. “It’s looking more promising but we’re not there yet,” she said. “There could be a cure out there for me, and if not, I have a daughter and a granddaughter. So I’m working toward the next generation. If I raise awareness today and get more money towards metastatic breast cancer research, I could eventually be saving
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Coming up Community meal program OregonCARES’ free summer meal program will be distributing from the library through the end of the week, and possibly on Monday, June 25, as well, due to Summer Fest at Kiser Firemen’s Park The meals run from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday until July 6 (excluding July 4), at the Kiser Firemen’s Park shelter and at Brooklyn Elementary School. Holy Mother of Consolation Church is providing lunches this week. Breakfast and lunch will also be available during summer school July 9 through Aug. 3, and will resume Aug. 6-31.
Making kindness rocks Head to the library on Tuesday, June 26, for craft time to make kindness rocks. Kids age 5-11 are invited to attend from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and teens age 12 and up are welcome from 3-4 p.m., For information or to
Churches register, call 835-3656.
Build a playground
Bubble show The little gym at Prairie View Elementary, 300 Soden Dr., will play host to Mr. Marvel’s giant bubble show from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. The all-ages show combines science, comedy, audience participation and lots of bubbles. For information, call 835-3656.
Lend a hand to help build the new Brooklyn Elementary playground from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday June 26 - Friday, June 29. Experienced representatives from the equipment’s manufacturer will be on hand to guide the volunteers, who must be 18 and older. OYC groundbreaking Sign up for a spot at signupgenius. The groundbreaking for the new com/go/10c0848aeaf2caaff2-playOregon Youth Center building will be ground. from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Fitness in the park the site of the current center, 110 N. The Oregon Area Wellness Coali- Oak St. For information, call 886-9093. tion’s Fitness in the Park series continues from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednes- Learning the Libby app day, June 27, at Lerner Park with a Adults are invited to learn how to health and fitness scavenger hunt. The series will also be held July 11 use the library’s app from 6-7 p.m. and 25 at various parks around Ore- Thursday, June 28. Bring your device for help downgon with activities like yoga and line loading e-books and using online serdancing. For information, visit oregon vices. For information, call 835-3656. publiclibrary.org
• 10 a.m. to noon, Music of Laura Doherty, PVE Little Theater, 300 Soden Dr., 835-3656 • 5-11:30 p.m., Summer Fest, Kiser Park, oregonwisummerfest.com • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info
Brooklyn Lutheran Church
101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship
• 6:30, Brooklyn Village Board meeting, Village Hall, 210 Commercial Street, 455-4201 • 6:30-8 p.m., Estate planning workshop, 116 Spring St., 268-5751
Tuesday, June 26
• 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., BKE volunteer playground build, (18 or over, repeats through Friday), 204 Division St., brooklynpto.com Friday, June 22 • 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, • 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, library, 835-3656 library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing Babies story• 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Summer Fest, time, library, 835-3656 Kiser Park, 245 Brook St., oregon • 1:30-3 p.m., Chess open play, wisummerfest.com (ages 11 and up), library, 835-3656 Saturday, June 23 • 1:30-2:30 p.m., Kids craft, deco• 7:45 a.m. to 1 a.m., Summer Fest, rating kindness rocks, (ages 5-11, (race registration at 7 a.m.), Kiser registration required), library, 835Park, 245 Brook St., oregonwi 3656 summerfest.com • 2-6 p.m., Farmers market, Dorn Hardware, 131 W. Richards Road, Sunday, June 24 873-9943 • 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Summer Fest, • 3-4 p.m., Teen crafternoon, decoKiser Park, 245 Brook St., oregon rate kindness rocks, (ages 12 and wisummerfest.com up, registration required), library, • 7 p.m., Parade of bands, OHS 835-3656 Panther stadium, 456 N. Perry • 7-8 p.m., Oregon Community Pkwy., oregonwisummerfest.com Band Concert in the Park, WaterMonday, June 25 man Triangle Park, 101 Janesville • 1-3 p.m., Brick Club Lego activity, St., oregonwi.com (ages 5-12), library, 835-3656
Community cable listings Village of Oregon Cable Access TV channels: WOW #983 & ORE #984 Phone: 291-0148 • Email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net Website: ocamedia.com • Facebook: ocamediawi New programs daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 21 Monday, June 25 WOW: Oregon WOW: Village Board Community Band (6/19) Meeting (6/18) ORE: OHS School Play ORE: OHS Panther @ RCI (5/22) Girls Soccer vs. Portage/ Poynette 5/31/18 Friday, June 22 WOW: Progressives Tuesday, June 26 Open Mic (6/8) WOW: Oregon ORE: OHS Panther Community Band – Live Girls Soccer vs. Portage/ & Streamed @ 7pm Poynette 5/31/18 ORE: OHS Graduation: Class of 2018 (6/10) Saturday, June 23 WOW: Oregon Wednesday, June 27 Community Band (6/12) WOW: Oregon ORE: OHS Graduation: Summer Fest Parade Class of 2018 (6/10) (6/24) ORE: Oregon Summer Sunday, June 24 Fest Music: Cherry Pie WOW: Community of (6/22) Life Church Service ORE: Oregon Summer Thursday, June 28 Fest Parade LIVE WOW: Oregon 12:30pm Community Band (6/26) ORE: Oregon Summer Fest Music: Angels & Outlaws (6/23)
Wednesday, June 27
• 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, library, 835-3656 • 6:30-7:30 p.m., Summer fitness in the park, scavenger hunt, Lerner Conservation Park, North Burr Oak Avenue, oregonwi.com
Thursday, June 28
• 9-11 a.m. and 3-7 p.m., Oregon Area Food Pantry distribution, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., obfp.org • 2-3 p.m., Mr. Marvel’s giant bubble show, all ages, small gym at PVE, 300 Soden Dr., 835-3656 • 4 p.m., Youth center ground-breaking, 110 N. Oak St., 886-9093 • 6-7 p.m., Learn the Libby app for free e-books and audiobooks, (for adults, bring your device), library, 835-3656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info
Community of Life Lutheran Church
PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon
Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church
201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)
Friday, June 29
• 10 a.m., Dog show, (register by June 26), senior center, 835-5801 • 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, library, 835-3656 • 5:30 p.m., Wizard movie series (part 2), library, 835-3656
Senior center Monday, June 25 Spinach Mushroom Swiss Quiche, Roasted Red Potatoes, Biscuit Orange Juice, Spiced Apples VO- Veggie Quiche NCS – SF Cookie Packet Tuesday, June 26 Sloppy Joe, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Banana Strawberry Pretzel Salad VO- Soy Sloppy Joe NCS – SF Jell-O Wednesday, June 27 Pork Loin, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Garden Vegetables, Bread, Mandarin Oranges Blueberry Pound Cake BIRTHDAY CAKE! VO- Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Pudding Thursday, June 28 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, June 29 BBQ Ribs, Calico Beans Salad and dressing, Roll Watermelon Root Beer Float VO- Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes NCS – Diet Root Beer Float SO- Seven Layer Salad *Contains Pork
Monday, June 25 10:30 Dominoes, StrongWomen 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, June 26 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Veterans Group 9:30 Bingo, Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead, Shopping at Pick-N-Save 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, June 27 11:45 Birthday Lunch 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre Thursday, June 28 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Food Pantry Open 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, June 29 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:00 “Show Off Your Dog” Dog Show! 12:45 Get Fit
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 752 E. Netherwood, Oregon Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade
Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church
651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship
People’s United Methodist Church
143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Pastor Jeffrey Hendrix SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays
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
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
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA
Hillcrest Bible Church
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church
Community calendar Thursday, June 21
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
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, memorialucc.org Pastor Kristin Gorton SUNDAY 8:15 and 10 a.m.
625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead Pastor) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship
Vineyard Community Church
Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon - Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard. com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli
At the Intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB Pastor Laura Crow (608) 255-1278 SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Family Worship
Support groups • Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Caregiver Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, third Monday of each month at 9 a.m. • Diabetes Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Veterans’ Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, every second Wednesday at 9 a.m. • Weight-Loss Support Group, Oregon Area Senior Center, every Monday at 3:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.
Fasting “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting…. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting.” — Matthew 6:16-18 NIV Fasting, which is abstaining from food, is a spiritual discipline which can profitably be done by almost everyone, though the extent to which one abstains should be carefully considered so that it matches the person’s ability to do so in a healthy way. Fasting should never damage one’s health. Fortunately, there is now considerable evidence that occasional fasting can actually improve one’s health. The purpose of fasting is not specifically to improve one’s physical health or to lose weight, but to improve one’s spiritual health. By fasting, one often humbles the heart and tempers loquacity. Fasting allows one to meditate and pray with a clear and sober mind and gives us the opportunity to test our resolve and offer our efforts to God and our fellow man. One can fast by simply giving up solid foods, drinking only water, juice and perhaps tea. – Christopher Simon
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The Oregon High School girls soccer team finished as a WIAA Division 2 state runner-up last weekend after making its third state final in four seasons. In four trips to state, the Panthers now have a championship (2015) and two runner-ups (2016, 2018).
Bringing home another trophy Oregon players’ on state rosters
Name 2015 2016 2017 2018 Kelly Kubichek — sr x Melia Moyer — so x x Sammy Eyers — sr x x x x Kailie Sweeney — sr x x x Maddy Schwartzmiller — jr x x Emma Krause — sr x x x x Brooklynn Kane — so x Katie Eisele — jr x x Avary Fanning — so x x Macie Cox — jr x x Marah Weidensee — sr x x x Hanna Rohrer — so x Kaitlyn Schrimpf — so x x Brooke Johnson — jr x Ellen Legler — so x Chloe Krause — jr x Alexis Kane — sr x x Emma Halverson — so x x Cassie Kluck — jr x x Ashley Hanson — so x x Morgan Hanson — sr x x x Sydney McKee — jr x x x Jenna Statz — jr x x x Lauren Denu — so x Bri Sauer — fr x Jenna Bennett — fr x Randey Lewis — jr inj. Ella Hughes — jr x x inj.
State runner-up Panthers make third state final appearance in four years
WIAA Division 2 state final to finish runner-up in their fourth straight state appearance in Kohler Engines Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. ANTHONY IOZZO After winning a title in 2015 and finishing runner-up in 2016, this Assistant sports editor was the third time during the run Another season. Another trophy that Oregon (12-4-6 overall) brought home some hardware. Senior capfor Oregon girls soccer. The No. 3 Panthers fell 2-0 to No. tain midfielders Sammy Eyers and 1 Brookfield Central in Saturday’s Emma Krause were both on the 2015
championship team and have been a part of all four state appearances by the program. Eyers remembered winning the gold ball as a freshman, but this year, she said it was more of a struggle early on, which made winning the silver ball just as exciting. “I don’t think anyone really thought we would make it this far,” Eyers said. “I am just extremely
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Sophomore goalie Melia Moyer makes a save in the second half Saturday in the state final against Brookfield Central. Moyer had eights saves in the game and had four saves in the state semifinal against New Berlin Eisenhower.
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Grutzner coaches final game at Oregon High School ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Coach Julie Grutzner held back tears Saturday after the Oregon girls soccer team’s WIAA Division 2 state runner-up finish. It was her final game on the Panthers’ sideline, and after going 169-62-32, she said it was difficult to see it end. “It was hard to coach my last game,” Grutzner said. “I am so proud of these girls. I didn’t think we would get this far. We gave ourselves a chance, but it is just hard knowing that this is it for me.”
Grutzner coached Oregon to its first state tournament in 2015, and after a championship and two runner-up finishes in four straight state appearances, she said the Panthers will now be in the conversation with Milwaukee-area schools like Brookfield Central. “To win a gold ball and two silvers in four years, not many teams can say that,” Grutzner said. “Coming to state four years, people know that Oregon is a program that can compete at this level.” With nine sophomores and two freshmen
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Senior Morgan Hanson throws in from the sideline in the first half Thursday in a state semifinal against New Berlin Eisenhower.
Third semifinal win in four years ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
Thursday’s win in the WIAA Division 2 state semifinal put Oregon girls soccer back in the state final for the third time in four years. The No. 3 Panthers defeated No. 2 New Berlin Eisenhower 2-0 in Kohler Engines Stadium at Uihlein Soccer Park with two first-half goals and a stifling defense that held the Lions to seven shots. “To make it to state is awesome, and I told the girls that if we win this game it is so much more fun to be here on championship Saturday,” coach Julie Grutzner said. There are only four starters left from last year’s state semifinals lineup and just two starters left from the 2016 state finals lineup – senior Emma Krause and junior Sydney McKee. That inexperience and a slow start to the season led many area coaches to underestimate the Panthers. Oregon was considered an underdog in the sectional final for the first time during its run of four straight state appearances, earning a No. 2 seed, and once again took the role of underdog Thursday in the state tournament with a No. 3 seed. But it was the Panthers who showed zero nerves from the start Thursday, as several girls danced and smiled during both warmups and starting lineups. That relaxed feel fueled an aggressive game plan, with players challenging passing lanes to frustrate the Lions. Even in the final 25 minutes with New Berlin Eisenhower showing urgency, the defense did enough and sophomore goalie Melia Moyer turned into a brick wall. “This was a physical matchup, and we knew it would be,” Grutzner said. Oregon’s defense has yet to allow a goal in five postseason games, outscoring opponents 22-0 and limiting each team’s best player. Senior forward Kayla Jedrzejewski tallied 23 goals and 10 goals for New Berlin Eisenhower during the regular season, but she was held to one shot Thursday. No one had more than two shots for the Lions, but most came in the final 25 minutes. Grutzner said she told the girls at halftime the first 15 minutes of the second half was
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Seniors Kailie Sweeney (right) and Sammy Eyers grab the state runner-up trophy from coach Julie Grutzner as senior Emma Krause (left) walks up to be one of the first to touch the trophy.
A tougher run to the state final this season Freshman Jenna Bennett celebrates her goal Thursday with sophomore Avary Fanning in the first half of a 2-0 win over New Berlin Eisenhower in the D2 state semifinal.
Junior defender Sydney McKee heads a ball for a clear in the second half Thursday in the state semifinal against New Berlin EisenhowTurn to State semifinal/Page 9 er.
Seniors Sammy Eyers and Emma Krause were both substitutes in 2015 when the Panthers made their first trip to state. Both girls ended their high school careers as starters. “It is a really great accomplishment, and it feels really great to be a part of it,” Eyers said. After the championship in 2015, state appearances began to become expected for the program. The team followed it up with a runner-up finish in 2016 and another state appearance in 2017. But this season, after a 4-2-4 start, Oregon found itself playing as an underdog. In addition to injuries forcing the Panthers to become even younger on the field, Oregon had to deal with adversity in the Badger South Conference. Ties against Monona Grove and Watertown meant the girls needed wins against Milton and Madison Edgewood just to share the title, which they achieved May 24 with a 2-0 win over the Crusaders. Despite that run, there were doubters. The Panthers earned a No. 2 seed in the playoffs, with no area coaches ranking them first, which meant Oregon would have to get revenge on No. 7 Monona Grove and get past No. 3 Milton for the second time just to make the sectional final. After dispatching everyone with shutouts, the Panthers still needed to defeat sectional favorite Waunakee. Once again,
Oregon worked its magic and earned a shutout win. State was no different. Oregon was given the No. 3 seed and pulled off a 2-0 upset over No. 2 New Berlin Eisenhower to make the state final. And while the season ended Saturday with a 2-0 loss to Brookfield Central, which won a D1 title last season, the game was scoreless at halftime and was close until the end. As captains, both Eyers and Krause were key in leading a team that had nine sophomores and two freshmen on its state roster. Senior captain Kailie Sweeney and junior captain Sydney McKee, who was a starter on the last three state teams, also helped out. For Eyers, she said one reason for this year’s turnaround was the team’s chemistry despite the age difference. Eyers said that her non-soccer friends would ask to hang out, but throughout the season, she would tell them she couldn’t because she was with the soccer team. “We are always together and are basically sisters throughout the season, and that is why our chemistry is so good,” Eyers said. “And it really helped toward the end of the season. I mean we go out to dinner probably once or twice a week depending on how many games we have. We are always hanging out. It is a really great group of girls.”
State final: Oregon finishes 12-4-6 overall as D2 state runner-up Continued from page 7 proud of this group of girls. … It is crazy that we are here. It is just so surreal, and I am happy with the silver ball. We really worked hard for it.” Even in the loss in the final, the Panthers had strong performances. Sophomore goalie Melia Moyer finished with eight saves, including two that kept the game scoreless in the first half. Senior forward Emma Staszkiewicz twice used her speed to force turnovers near
the midfield and to get into position for a shot. But both times, Moyer’s arm was in the way. In the 17th minute, Moyer dove to her left and punched the ball away near her wrist on a one-on-one breakaway. In the 23rd minute, Moyer had a similar save with traffic in the box, and the rebound was cleared before another shot could be taken. “I am just excited to be at this stage and in this tournament,” Moyer said. “Our defense is definitely one of the best in the state. Without them, our team would not be half as good as it is.”
But there wasn’t much Moyer could do in the 49th minute when Brookfield Central broke the scoreless tie. Staszkiewicz rushed into the box and kicked the ball toward a teammate near the net. Moyer came out to challenge the pass and ran into a couple of players, and it allowed senior midfielder Jenny Cape to bury the shot in the lower-left corner. Oregon was held to three shots in the second half and could never get enough possession time to work its offense. Brookfield Central struck again in the 78th minute to build its lead.
Statszkiewicz once again sped past several defenders and had a teammate to her side. Moyer had to defend both in case of a pass, but Statszkiewicz took it herself and knocked it past a leaning Moyer. “They did everything we wanted them to today,” coach Julie Grutzner said. “We gave them a game, and that was our goal. We knew their senior class was going to be really tough. … That first goal was unfortunately on a scramble in the box.” Sophomores Avary Fanning and Hanna Rohrer each had shots turned away by
sophomore Maggie Doyle in the second half. Rohrer’s came with the Panthers down 1-0 in the 57th minute. It took a couple of funny bounces, and Doyle needed to time a jump to prevent a score. Fanning’s shot came in the 70th minute. She sped open, but her kick was easily caught by Doyle. The only other shot came from senior Kailie Sweeney in the first half on a scramble near the box, but that, too was saved by Doyle. “Brookfield Central is just a really good team,” Moyer said. “We gave it our all,
and there isn’t much else we could do.” When the final seconds ticked away and the Lancers began to celebrate their state title, the Oregon girls still smiled, pointed at the crowd and danced. The Panthers fell one win short of a championship but leaving runner-up in a year with so many upsand-downs was still special to them. “All of these girls, everyone works extremely hard,” Eyers said. “This club is only going to keep growing. They are going to come back here each and every year. I can almost promise anyone that.”
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Orioles shut out by Hollandale on Sunday Assistant sports editor
The Oregon Home Talent team was shut out 8-0 to Hollandale on Sunday. It was the Rockies’ (1-7) first win of the season, while the Orioles dropped to 2-7 overall in the Western Section. Oregon was held to two hits by Tannler Ames, who went the distance for Hollandale. Ames finished with eight strikeouts. Brandon Knobel pitched six innings and struck out two in the loss, and Adam Heath pitched two innings in relief. The Rockies were led at
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the plate by Jake Dearth, Griffin Rear and Jared Rear. Dearth had three RBIs, and Griffin Rear had two hits and two RBIs. Jared Rear added two hits and an RBI.
South Div. Team W-L Ridgeway 4-2 Shullsburg/Benton 4-3 Argyle 4-4 Wiota 3-4 Blanchardville 2-6 Hollandale 1-7
What’s next Oregon hosts Mount Horeb/Pine Bluff at 1 p.m. Sunday at Oregon High School.
Grutzner: Coach finishes with 159 wins at OHS Continued from page 8 on the state roster, the future still looks bright for the program. And Grutzner said she hopes for another state appearance next year. “There is so much potential for this team
in the future, this whole program,” Grutzner said. “They are going to be very good for the next several years. … We started to play well at the right time, and they gave me everything today. I would love to be sitting on the other side next year and see them go for the gold ball again.”
State semifinal: Oregon upsets Lions Continued from page 8 going to be key, as well as the final 20-25 minutes. “Every sub that went in, I said we have to think defense first because we don’t need to score,” Grutzner said. “They did a great job of filling in. Even if it wasn’t their player, they were hustling back, trying to get the ball and at least clearing it.” Oregon’s offense didn’t generate a lot of shots, either, and didn’t get off a shot in the second half, but the Panthers made the most of their limited opportunities in the first half. Freshman midfielder Jenna Bennett struck first, in the 19th minute. Sophomore forward Avary Fanning headed a ball that took a chaotic bounce. As Fanning and several players battled for position, Bennett came over and blasted a kick from about 15 yards out that sailed past senior goalie Ava Seifert into the top-left corner of the net. Later in the first half, sophomore Katie Eisele also scored a goal amidst chaos. Seifert came out to challenge several Oregon players on a kick into the penalty box, and a collision left Seifert and several other players on the ground. Eisele came free from the scrum with the ball and easily knocked in a goal in the 33rd minute. The only other shot for the Panthers was a shot by freshman forward Bri Sauer that Seifert handled for her only save. “Getting those two goals in the first half was really helpful for our confidence,” Grutzner said. “Our defense just shut them down in the second half when they started to pressure us.” Moyer made a couple of big saves in the final 25 minutes. Freshman Sara Jedrzejewski blasted a shot from 15-yards out in the 69th minute that Moyer dropped with her arm straight to the ground and secured before a rebound attempt. Kayla Jedrzejewski
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The Oregon lacrosse club U14 team won the Top Cheese tournament in Kettle Moraine on May 13. The U14 team has seventh- and eighth-grade athletes, and the team went a combined 6-0 to win the championship.
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The Oregon Senior Legion team dropped its first two games of the season last week and also had a game rained out. T h e Pa n t h e r s o p e n e d the legion season with a 9-0 loss to Middleton on June 11 before falling just short of Monona Grove on Thursday in a 4-2 loss. Monday’s game against Milton was rained out.
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Senior Kailie Sweeney challenges for possession in the second half Thursday in the state semifinal against New Berlin Eisenhower.
Senior Alexis Kane takes possession and looks to pass to the corner in the first half Thursday in the state semifinal against New Berlin Eisenhower. later had a free kick from 15 yards out just outside the penalty box and drilled the ball toward Moyer. Moyer once again came down with the ball as she leaped and snatched the save near the cross bar.
Moyer ended with five saves. “This is awesome, being my last season,” Grutzner said. “What a better way to end, knowing that we are going to have some hardware.”
Eli Landas and Derek Schroeder both had singles on June 11 in a 9-0 loss to Middleton. Spencer Buskager took the loss. He allowed four earned runs on three hits a n d five wa l k s i n o n e inning and struck out two. Zach Tower came in and allowed an earned run on four hits and two walks in four innings, striking out one. Pat McCormick followed and pitched two scoreless innings on one hit.
MG 4, Oregon 2 Oregon came close to getting a win Thursday but several outs at home plate hurt the Panthers in a 4-2 loss to Monona Grove. Carson Knobel was thrown out at the plate in the sixth inning after a two-out single by Connor Belville. In the seventh, another run was thrown out at the plate after a wild pitch with the bases loaded. Oregon loaded the bases
for a second time in the seventh but a strikeout ended the game. Duncan Morgan (2-for-4) doubled and scored in the first inning. Noah Brindley (2-for-3) bunted Morgan to third, and Tower (2-for-2) singled Morgan home. Landas reached on an error in the fourth inning and later scored on a wild pitch. Carson Kakuske took the loss. He allowed two earned runs on five hits and two walks in three innings.
What’s next Oregon hosts Madison Edgewood at 6 p.m. Monday, June 25 and travels to Waunakee at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. Morgan then came in and pitched three scoreless innings with five strikeouts and three walks.
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Darlene Groenier named parade’s grand marshal Distinction honors decades of serving Oregon community ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
While the grand marshal might not ride in the parade this year, her presence has been felt in the community for decades. Darlene Groenier has been selected as the 2018 grand marshal of the parade by the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, whose executive director, Judy Knutson, told the Observer that Groenier has served the village just about every way someone can, and “always made the downtown beautiful.” “When I first came to town, Darlene was the first woman who greeted me at my first chamber meeting,” Knutson said, now in her sixth year as executive director. “She’s such a nice lady.” Groenier, who is fighting cancer, served as the president and vice president of the chamber, on the Village Board for 10 years, and was always spearheading projects to help her village, Knutson said. Asked why she was drawn to this career of service, Groenier demurred, telling the Observer, “I guess I’m that sort of person.” Darlene’s husband Jim described his wife’s work with the Parade of Homes with a gruff sense of humor, saying she “was in charge of it for what seems like forever.” “I had to do the typing for them and it seemed like every year for years,” he said, smiling. Groenier also spent two years in charge of organizing Summer Fest, taking over the year after Bill Torhorst stepped down as chamber president.
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Darlene Groenier, shown hanging holiday lights in 2015, has been named the 2018 Summer Fest parade grand marshal. Torhorst, who said he’s known Darlene for a couple decades, said volunteering with her was “wonderful,” adding that she’d do everything she could do and expect nothing back. “Most of the time, Darlene would have everything done before you asked,” Torhorst said. “That was Darlene.”
Calling Oregon home Darlene and Jim Groenier moved to the village from Madison and raised their four boys here. The pair met in the late 1950s, Jim said, when he “was up at the fair, sitting up on a bale of hay reading the newspaper and this girl came up to me and wouldn’t leave me alone.” This, Darlene said, “is not true.” The couple wed in 1962 and moved to the village in 1977. Darlene “would always be doing something” with the boys, Jim said, like packing their whole T-ball team into their Ford station wagon to take them to
practice. As the boys got older, Darlene channeled more of her energy into projects around the village, volunteering with everything from the National Wild Turkey Federation to redoing the holiday lights downtown, often getting the family in on the act. “You know how (your wife is) involved in something and all of a sudden you’re involved in it too?” Jim asked. “We checked the bulbs every year and put them up. We put them up when the weather was nice and when you shouldn’t even be outside.” Now, the chamber has voted Darlene the grand marshal of the parade she once helped organize, a recognition Torhorst said is well-deserved. “She’s one of those gems Image courtesy Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce in every small community,” The Summer Fest parade route mainTorhorst said. “She’s a piltains the changes from last year, looplar of volunteerism.” Darlene said she was ing back toward the high school “thrilled” and “very happy” that she was called to be the marshal. Reflecting on her career in the village, she chose to focus on her gratitude for what the village has given her, not the other way around. “I’d really like to thank the community,” Groenier said. “People have been great to me while I’m going through my cancer treatment – I get cards and cards and cards from people. They’ve just been so nice.” “I really just like to give to the community,” Groenier said. “Community is very important to me.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com
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Come Sunday at 12:30 p.m., the Summer Fest parade will once again be on its way, following the same path as last year, with this year’s entrants judged as to how well they hew to a “circus” theme. Judges will dole out prizes based on creativity, originality, and theme representation. First place wins $500, second $300, and third gets $200, all donated by Oregon Community Bank. The big winner last year was the Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club splash pad float that featured all manner of colorful pool noodles and balloons. Last year saw a change in the parade’s route, which used to follow South Main Street but was changed to loop back around toward the high school, which had multiple benefits Oregon Area
Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Knutson told the Observer. For one, it was easier for people to get back to where they wanted to go after the parade, whether it was to their cars – many of which were parked at the high school – or back to the festival’s grounds near Kiser Fireman’s Park to enjoy the last few hours of the festivities. In addition, rerouting the parade allowed organizers to cut down on traffic enforcement significantly, Knutson said. In years’ past, organizers had 8-10 people on South Main Street, Knutson said, but with the new route, they might only need a couple of people. The new route ends at the intersection of Spring and Park Streets and “worked out great,” Knutson said.
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It’s no coincidence that Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Knutson and the current 40-minute long fireworks show at Summer Fest have both been involved with the festival for same number of the years. “When I was a little girl, I used to go to the DeForest (fireworks),” she said. “(Krueger) always did the fireworks in DeForest. They were always so spectacular. So when I started doing it here, I asked him for a quote.” The fireworks, put on by
What: Summer Fest fireworks When: 9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21 (rain date Friday, June 22) Where: Kiser Firemen’s Park, 245 Brook St. Info: oregonwisummer fest.com Krueger Pyrotechnics and Firework Displays, LLC, will be about the same as last year, Knutson said. The fireworks are returning for their fifth year in a row, after they returned for
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People will get a chance to see some of the finest young musicians in the area Sunday night at the annual Parade of Bands, including the host Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps. The concert, set for 7:30 p.m. at Oregon High School’s Panther Stadium, also showcases Sound of Sun Prairie, Lighthouse Brigade of Racine and River Rock Concord from Fort Atkinson. The Oregon-based Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps, under the direction of Nick Lane, participates in Drum Corps International competitive events throughout the country. The group started nearly 50 years ago as the Oregon High School Summer Marching Band, later changing its name to Shadow Armada in 2008. In 2016, the group was accepted into DCI and changed their name to Shadow Drum and Bugle Corps. Spokesperson Sonja Patterson said the group, which is sponsored by the Oregon School District and the Oregon Band Boosters, has been preparing for the summer performance season since January, and started daily rehearsals on Monday. “The initial training runs for 12 days with a focus on
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well as music starting at 6:30 p.m. Cherry Pie will hit the stage at 8:30 p.m., playing hits from the 80s with the outfits and hair to match. For those who have one too many adult beverages, the Safe Rider program will run from 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. in which Union Cab will shuttle guests home free of charge. Riders from the village will get dropped off first because they’re closer, Knutson said, but they’ll make sure everyone knows they can leave their car and get a free ride home with no consequences. “If they’re here, we’ll make sure they get home
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Saturday Early risers can grab a coffee and enjoy an early start to the festival, with the market opening at 8 a.m. and the running races starting as early or earlier. The volleyball tournament will go all day, as will the softball tournament, and Masons will serve up their pork dinner from 11 a.m. until the food runs out. The night will be capped off by country covers from Angels and Outlaws and Safe Rider will once again make sure everyone who needs a ride home can get one.
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community parade down Main Street at 12:30 p.m., but that’s far from the only draw. The classic car show starts at 9 a.m., the softball championship game will be at 1:30 p.m. and the cornhole tournament kicks off at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, the Lions’ Club “Thrilla on the Grilla” starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m., offering ribs or chicken with all the fixings, plus entry into a $500 raffle. As the festival winds down, head over to the high school stadium to see a parade of drum and bugle bands from the region featuring Oregon’s own Shadow. – Alexander Cramer
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Start your engines Annual car show is back Sunday SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Classic or custom, car-lovers will have plenty to feast their eyes and ears on during Sunday’s annual Summer Fest Car Show. The event is returning to the Summer Fest grounds this year after previously being held a block away, a change that event organizer Greg Granberg said made a big difference. “It’s much more family friendly with the carnival rides and entertainment tent and food there,” he told the Observer. “It really works out nicely being right on the grounds as opposed to a block away.” The show has attracted increasing numbers – and varieties – of cars in recent years, Granberg said, noting there were 89 last year. And with both classic and custom classes, lots of cars are eligible for the show. “We’ll have 1930s and ‘40s originals, hot rods, muscle cars, up to the ‘80s and even ‘90s,” he said. “Last year we had a 1930 Rolls Royce Limousine that was just immaculate and won best of show by a long shot.” Granberg said the best thing about the show is talking shop with car owners and aficionados. “The car owners are going to be
If you go What: Classic and Custom Car Show When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 24 (registration is 7 a.m. to noon) Where: Brook Street, downtown Oregon Info: summerfest.oregon wi.com there for the majority of the day, and they just love to talk about cars,” Granberg said. “You’ve got gentlemen coming who remember when those were the cars they were driving on a daily basis and seeing go down the street, and they reminisce about when the car came out, what made it so special. “It’s not a museum of a car show, it’s an interactive one, talking with the owners, appreciating what they’ve done and brought back or maintained for many, many years.” Registration on site for vehicles is $10, which includes parade participation. Awards will be given for 12 classes, with dash plaques for the first 100 cars. “We’re hoping the weather cooperates and are excited to be back on the Summer Fest grounds again this year,” Granberg said.
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Softball fans can get their fill again all weekend at Summer Fest. While the festival’s tournament begins Friday, there will also be league games Thursday night for those looking for something to watch before the fireworks. The tournament begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. on both of the Kiser Park
diamonds, with games expected to last until 11 p.m. Organizer Robert Klein wrote in an email that the 8:30 p.m. featured “beer tent” game will be “perennial powerhouse” GH Heating versus the 2012 champs sponsored by Symdon Chevrolet. SG Insurance Agency, Thysse and the chamber of commerce sponsor the event, which will continue Saturday at 10 a.m. and is expected to go until 10 p.m. The top four teams will play Sunday for the championship beginning
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Volleyball tournament returns SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group
If you’re looking for a break from the carnival, want to enjoy a beer or are just a big sports fan, the best spot at Summer Fest might be next to softball diamond No. 1 Saturday. While the softball tournament goes throughout the weekend, the annual volleyball tournament will be right next door, with up to four matches at a time
beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday in Kiser Park between the diamond and the fairgrounds. Organizer JJ Giese said the morning will include a round robin-style tournament, after which teams will be sorted into an upper bracket and a lower bracket for afternoon play until around 4 p.m. The top three teams in the upper bracket at the end of the tournament will receive a prize. “(It’s) pretty similar to what it’s been in year’s past,” Giese said.
The viewing area is also within the fence that marks the boundaries of the beer tent, allowing participants and spectators to enjoy a beer during the tournament. Giese said it offers a good chance to “get people moving during the day” for competitors, and can attract out-oftowners to Oregon to see their friends or family compete. “Just get more people to come in and check out our fantastic town,” he said.
and proceeds will benefit the Oregon Youth Center. Styled as a double elimination tournament, there are three prize categories for the winning teams. First will take home $100, second gets $40 and third prize is $30. Fo r r eg i s t r a t i o n information, call 588-6692. – Amber Levenhagen
Calling a truce: No Tug O’ War this year Tug-of-War ‘just didn’t work out’ for 2018 The Tug-of-War event will not be at Summer Fest in 2018. U.S. Tug-of-War Association president Shelby Richardson, who lives in Oregon, told the Observer the event “just didn’t work out for us with our scheduling and whatnot.”
Richardson said t h ey a r e o p e n t o returning in the future, but this year have another event scheduled on June 23 in Footville. Last year they had a similar conflict but did a “double date.” “We would love to come back, with the support of Oregon, we would love to be back in Oregon,” she said. – Scott Girard
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About 200 runners of all ages and skill levels are expected to compete in the annual Summer Fest 5K, 10K and 10-mile runs Saturday. Kids all the way up to adults will participate in the 5K, while more serious runners will take on the 10K and 10-mile run. “I wouldn’t say it’s super competitive,” organizer Elyse Smithback said. “It’s just fun and people should come out and do it.” The 10-mile run follows phase 1 of the Badger State trail west of town, which parallels County Hwy. M
Race Day Saturday, June 23 7:45 a.m. 10-mile run 8 a.m. 10K 8:15 a.m. 2 mile walk/5K 10 a.m. Kids 1K and eventually runs into South Fish Hatchery Road. Runners then loop back toward the Summer Fest grounds. The 5K course follows Brooks Street, Market Street, East Lincoln Street, North Perry Parkway, East Richards Road, Merri-Hill Drive to North Oak Street and back to the Summer Fest grounds. The 10K course starts out the
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The route of the 10K Summer Fest race Saturday. The race starts on the Summer Fest grounds near the library and loops around the city. There are also 10-mile and 5K races as well as a 1K kids race and a 2-mile walk. same as the 5k but heads west out of town on West Netherwood Road and then loops around Lerner
Conservation Park for miles two and three. The course then heads north of Bill’s Food Center for mile four
before looping from just west of North Main Street toward the high school and back for miles five and six. Pre-packet pickup will be held on the festival grounds in front of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce trailer at Kiser Park from 5-8 p.m. Friday. Day-of registration and packet pickup will also be available from 7-8 a.m. Saturday. Race day registration will be Saturday for all five events from 7-7:45 a.m. To register in person for the run or walk, a packet can be picked up at the Oregon Summer Fest trailer located between the Oregon pool and vendor row. The cost for adults to register is $35 for the 10-mile, 10K and 5K races. Youth
registration is $20 for the three races; kids 8 and under, meanwhile, can participate in the 1K run for free. The fee to participate in the walking 2-mile event is $20; strollers are welcome on the paved trail that traverses through soccer and baseball/softball fields. The 10-mile run starts at 7:45 a.m. Saturday followed by the 10K at 8 and the 5K and 2-mile walk at 8:15 a.m. The kids 1K is set to start at 10 a.m. Announcements and awards will follow, with trophies awarded to the top male and female overall finishers and the top boy and girl overall. Chip timing for all runners will be provided by Race Day Events.
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A few new selections will be available for those looking to quench their thirst When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and satisfy their sweet tooth (or until food runs out) during Summer Fest next Saturday week. Where: Near beer tent, Festival goers will be able Kiser Firemen’s Park to get an extra boost of cafCost: $7 feine, as a coffee wagon will be on site and selling everything from espresso shots to smoothies. In addition to the coffee boost, Vera’s Snack Shack will be around throughout the weekend. The shack is new to Summer Fest and When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. sells deep-fried snacks like Sunday Oreos and Twinkies, as well Where: Beer tent, Kiser as other snacks, like popFiremen’s Park corn and pickles. Some of the long-loved Cost: $12, $10 in staples are returning, such advance at JL Richards, as the Thrilla on the Grilla, 668 Janesville St. which has a few new twists form last year. The Oregon Mason’s pork dinner is Saturday, and the Oregon Rota- from 3-6 p.m. Lions Club president Pete ry Club will have its booth open throughout the week- Zang told the Observer in an email the Time Travelers are end. “a local group you have to Thrilla on the Grilla hear to believe.” The meal will be a choice The Oregon-Brooklyn Lions Club fundraiser Thril- between a half rack of BBQ la on the Grilla will return at ribs or half a grilled chicken and will come with baked 11 a.m. Sunday. Food is served until 5 beans, potato salad, colep.m. and music lasts until 6 slaw and a roll with butter. Tickets are $12, or $10 in p.m. The event features live advance at JL Richards, 668 music all day, starting with Janesville St. The meal ticket doubles Horse from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Back Forty from 1-3 as a raffle entry, with a $500 p.m. and Time Travelers first prize up for grabs at
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Lisa Lafonteese and her grandchildren, Porter and Ruby Speers, dig in at last year’s fest. the 4 p.m. drawing. Second place will win $100 while third will take home $50. The music, raffle and dinner is the Lions Club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Club member Rich Wisden explained, with a portion of proceeds helping to support the Chamber of Commerce and Summer Fest’s annual fireworks show. Another programs the funds will benefit is the Stuff the Bus fundraiser, set for August 11. The fundraiser will collect school supplies for the Oregon School District. “Our Oregon Brooklyn Lions serve our community
with a multitude of projects, from vision eye screening to highway clean up,” Zang wrote in an email. “(We create) food baskets for the holidays (to give to) needy families and the list goes on.”
Pork dinner The Oregon Masons will have their annual pork dinner from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, or until food runs out, which has been around 5 or 6 p.m. in previous years. The menu includes a BBQ pork sandwich, baked beans, homemade coleslaw, chips, pickle and lemonade or iced tea for $7.
Proceeds from the meal go towards the Masons’ charity fund, which supports community organizations throughout the year. This year the funds were used for a scholarship for an Oregon High School graduating senior. Another project is to purchase and install wheelchair accessible swings for a park in Oregon. Other donations went to the Children’s Dyslexia Center of Madison. For more information about Summer Fest food vendors, visit summerfest. oregonwi.com.
The Summer Fest Market is shifting locations again this year, heading inside the entertainment tent from its spot near the food last year after years in the main tent. Organizers hope the move will allow people to listen to the live music while they browse and minimize congested traffic flow for a more comfortable shopping experience, Tiffany Houtsinger, membership and communications associate for the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, told the Observer. There are multiple vendors returning from last year’s market, including Sensi, Wild Tree, Do Terra and Tupperware selling crafts and artisan goods along with specialty foods and baked treats. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23.
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Four nights of music, zero cover charge Summer Fest features Cherry Pie, Angels and Outlaws BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
Two well-known area bands and a DJ will provide the music for Oregon Summer Fest this year. The Madison Mobile DJ will play music for kids and later adults on Thursday night, followed Friday by Cherry Pie performing classic rock from the 1980s and the Angels and Outlaws band on Saturday playing “the hottest in new country music.” The music takes place under the beer tent near Kiser Firemen’s Park.
Cherry Pie The five-piece ‘80s cover band Cherry Pie has become one of the area’s biggest draws for community festivals like Oregon Summer Fest. The group formed in 1999 and performs music from the likes of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and other popular acts from the 1980s. The group features Dave Zettle on lead guitar and Josh Becker on guitar and keyboards. They’re the only remaining members from the original Cherry Pie, with drummer Frankie Trash joining in 2006, bassist Kase Villand joining in 2014 and lead singer Andrew Gonzalez coming on board last August to replace original singer John Swenson. Becker told the Observer everyone in the band “kind
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Cherry Pie will kick off the weekend with a performance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Friday. In a first, this year’s music will be presented without a cover charge. of ignites things” when they hit the stage. “Frank, the drummer, is a showman,” he said. “He’s always twirling his sticks and drawing attention to himself, sometimes even when he shouldn’t be. “If it’s a venue where people can get to the side of the stage,” he added, “I’ve seen people camp out and just watch Frankie.” Becker said the band takes its job seriously but doesn’t take itself too seriously. “We take our craft seriously and take pride in being good,” he said. “But when you think about it, what we do is kind of silly. We do the hair and clothing to the hilt.” He said Cherry Pie’s shows demonstrate the band’s expertise and also its audiences’ enthusiasm for what they do. “We’re paying tribute but also sort of mocking it all at the same time,” Becker said.
The Summer Fest lineup Thursday, June 21: Madison Mobile DJ plays kids music, 7-8 p.m.; adult party, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Friday, June 22: Cherry Pie, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday, June 23: Angels and Outlaws, 8:30–11:30 p.m. Sunday, June 24: live music, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Angels and Outlaws The Madison-based Angels and Outlaws is a Top 40 country cover band that formed in 2014 and is known for its tight harmony vocals and high energy. The group plays 25 to 30 shows a year, said drummer Matt Tanger, and is especially busy during the summer festival season. Ta n g e r s a i d t h e five-member group plays covers of country hits and also performs some classic rock songs from groups like Journey and ZZ Top. “Being that we have a female lead singer and we also have three males who can sing lead, we do both
guy and girl songs,” he said. “We like to mix it up.” S o m e o f t h e b a n d ’s most popular covers come from female artists such as Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain, while the guys sing songs from the likes of Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean to Brad Paisley and Keith Urban, Tanger said. Band member Shelley Faith sings some leads and plays acoustic guitar, while lead guitarist Charles Thomas also sings lead on some songs. Tanger and guitarist Joshua Stromer each sing an occasional lead as well, but mainly provide harmony vocals.
Bassist Brad Karas rounds out the band lineup. Tanger said the group’s vocals set it apart from other cover bands. “We have a really good blend of vocals,” he said. “It’s common for us to have three- and four-part harmonies.” He said the tight harmonies leave a lasting impression on people. “There’s a lot of bands who are good instrumentally but just average on vocals, but that’s one of o u r s t r e n g t h s ,” Ta n g e r observed. “It’s fun to hear it and to actually be a part of it.”
Madison Mobile DJ Madison Mobile DJ Travis Seibert has been spinning discs and, more lately, programming music for 27 years and has worked in the Madison area since 2000, he told the Observer in a phone interview. His Summer Fest show will include an hour of music for young kids
beginning at 7 p.m., followed by music for the adult party at 8 p.m. Seibert said he does everything from graduation parties and weddings to summer fairs and festivals. “We cater music to our clients based on what they need,” he said. At Summer Fest, the kids music will be fun, Seibert promised. “We’ll do stuff from the Disney movies like ‘Frozen’ and songs like ‘The Barbie Song,’ ‘Rockin’ Robin’ and ‘The Twist,’” he said. “And the kids love anything by Justin Bieber.” Music for the regular party will be summer-themed. Some songs that Seibert mentioned include The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations,” “Summer Time Blues” by Eddie Cochran, “Summer of ‘69” by Bryan Adams, “BrownEyed Girl,” by Van Morrison and “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves.
Safe Rider service returns for fourth year Friday and Saturday Unified Newspaper Group
There’s no excuse for drinking and driving after Summer Fest. The Safe Rider program, sponsored by the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, will take festivalgoers home from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on the Friday and Saturday nights of the festival. The service doesn’t run on Thursday night because the festival closes much
earlier – music ends at 11:30 p.m., Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Knutson said – and the night has more of a family feel to it, so the safe rider van isn’t needed as much. Knutson said that the safe rider van service is free for anyone to use. “We’d prefer you to do that so you get home safe,” she said. “We do go to Stoughton, and we will go to outlying areas.” Oregon residents, however, have first dibs on getting rides home, just because
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of their proximity to the festival. Others who live outside of town will still get rides, Knutson said, but they might have to wait until there are others who live near them that also need a ride. “We work it out and make sure all of the Oregon people who live in the surrounding areas get home first,” she said. “We won’t ever leave anybody sitting, though. We will never do that. “If we have to take them ourselves, we will.”
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From left, Silas Gauger, 2, his brother Canaan, 4, and Alex Baker, 8, play with the bubble machine at the library’s summer programming kickoff.
Library kicks off summer program ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
The library was a little livelier than usual on Thursday, June 14, with the usual scene of patrons reading quietly joined by kids of all ages who had come to celebrate the kickoff of the library’s summer programming. Vo l u n t e e r s , s o m e
high-school aged or younger, staffed an obstacle course, face-painting station, scavenger hunt, photo booth and, most importantly for some, a bubble machine. Kids bounced between activities indoors and out, while many others were drawn to the montage of sing-along clips
f r o m D i s n ey m ov ies like “Mulan” and “The Little Mermaid” played on a projector. The library has special summer programs for kids and adults alike. For information, head to oregonpubliclibrary.org. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander. Matthew Baker gets ready to jump in the cramer@wcinet.com. photo booth at the library during the summer program kickoff celebration.
Odean Leroy Robson, age 88, of Oregon, passed away at home on Friday, June 15, 2018. He was born on June 10, 1930, in Viroqua, the son of Roy and Violet (Mills) Robson. In 1951, Odean was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War and served in Alaska. He married Charlotte Tunks, also from Viroqua, on Sept. 7, 1951. In 1964, after many years in Viroqua, he moved his family to Oregon, where he worked as a diesel mechanic for Miller Bradford and later Caterpillar, Inc. until his retirement. Odean was a member of the Peoples United Methodist Church in Oregon. He is survived by three
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Union Bank & Trust Company in Oregon is currently hiring! We are looking for a part-time Customer Service Representative to work 24 hours per week. The regularly scheduled hours would be Monday-Friday from 2:00pm6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am-12:00pm. One year of general banking experience is preferred, but not required.
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- Christopher & Amy Bintliff $180 - Heritage Days Guest Speakers; In a roll call vote, the following board members voted yes: Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Krause, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Mr. Pankratz and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 7-0. B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None. C. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report - no report; 2. Student Report: Ms. Martin reported on AP testing and the Prom that was held last week at The Park Hotel. 3. Oregon Swim Club: Maureen Braatz and Doug Sina shared information with the Board about their desire for an additional Oregon School District pool. D. ACTION ITEMS: No Action Items E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy b. Vision Steering 2. Dane County Youth Survey: Ms. Miller and Mr. Brian Koenig presented the 2018 Dane County Youth Assessment Survey Report. Board members asked questions about and discussed the information contained in the report. 3. Work Session - Student Growth a. Summary Report on Student Growth Focus Groups: Ms. Mundinger gave a summary presentation about the Student Growth focus groups that were held. The purpose of the focus groups was to share information about growth in our district and gather feedback. A total of approximately 80 people attended the focus groups. Feedback themes were: (1) keeping class sizes small; (2) maintaining strong relationships with students; and (3) continuing to deliver a high quality education. b. Dr. Busler presented other information for consideration by the Board. c. Board Discussion; After the discussion, Board members were asked three questions: (1) Do the growth numbers justify building new schools? Consensus was yes. (2) Do we go to referendum in November? Consensus was yes. (3) Which configuration options are preferable? By consensus, the Board members narrowed down the options to C & D. F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. Last School Day - Tuesday, June 5 2. Superintendent’s Report G. CLOSING: 1. Future Agenda was discussed. 2. Check Out H. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Feeney moved and Mr. Krause seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. Krista Flanagan, Clerk Oregon School District Published: June 21, 2018 WNAXLP *** MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON MAY 29, 2018 The special meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to
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order by the President at 6:30 PM 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. Barbara Feeney, Ms. Courtney Odorico, Ms. Krista Flanagan, Mr. Jeff Ramin, Mr. Tim LeBrun and Mr. Steve Zach. The following board members were absent: Mr. Dan Krause. Administrators present: Dr. Brian Busler, Mr. Andy Weiland, Mrs. Candace Weidensee, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Mr. Jon Tanner, Ms. Shannon Anderson, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Dawn Goltz, Mr. Jason Zurawik, Mr. Mike Carr, Ms. Mary Weber, Mr. Chris Kluck, Mr. Jim Pliner, Ms. Kimberly Griffin, Ms. Amy Miller, Ms. Stephanie Snyder-Knutson, Ms. Erika Mundinger and Ms. Jayne Wick. 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. Flanagan moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting according to the agenda as posted. Motion passed 6-0. At 6:32 p.m. Mr. Pankratz moved and Ms. Feeney seconded the motion to go into closed Executive Session under Wis. Stat. s 19.85 (1) (e). In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Odorico, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. LeBrun and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. A. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Potential Land Acquisition, Wis. Stat. s 19.85 (1) (e): Discussion held. Ms. Feeney moved and Ms. Flanagan seconded the motion to move out of closed executive session and return to open session. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Feeney, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Pankratz, Ms. Odorico, Mr. LeBrun and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. The meeting returned to open session at 7:52 p.m. B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC None. C. DISCUSSION & ACTION ITEMS 1. Student Population and Growth: At a previous meeting, Options A & B were eliminated. Board members reviewed and discussed the pros and cons of Options C & D. Ms. Odorico moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to direct administration to plan for a potential Phase 1 referendum utilizing Option D. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Odorico, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Pankratz and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. Administration is to bring the questions to be presented in a November 2018 referendum, including operational costs, to the June 11 meeting for consideration by the Board. D. ADJOURNMENT Ms. Flanagan moved and Ms. Feeney seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Krista Flanagan, Clerk Oregon School District Published: June 21, 2018 WNAXLP ***
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*** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIFIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR LOT 499 – PARCEL NO. 165/0509-112-2349-1 VILLAGE OF OREGON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Oregon will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Board Room of the Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, to consider the approval of the General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan submitted by The Spanos Group, on behalf of Bergamont Real Estate Holding Company LLC (property owner), for nine (9) proposed duplex units for active-adults who are 55 years or older. The property is described as follows: The Bergamont Lot 499, Village of Oregon, Dane County Parcel No. 165-0509-112-2349-1 A copy of the General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan is on file at the office of the Village Clerk. Office hours of the Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission intends to deliberate and act upon the request. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location
certified survey map in substantially the same form as the CSM attached as Exhibit A. Approval of this ordinance does not constitute approval of the certified survey map. Section 5. The change in the zoning classification of the Property to Planned Development District shall not be effective until the Village of Oregon and Oregon Youth Center, Inc. enter into a ground lease for the Property. Section 6. The Property shall be developed and used in full compliance with the approved GDP and approved Specific Implementation Plan. The GDP and Specific Implementation Plan shall constitute the zoning regulations for the Property and may be enforced as any other zoning regulation in the Village of Oregon. A copy of the General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan shall be maintained and kept on file by the Village Clerk. Section 7. If the conditions in Sections 4 and 5 of this Ordinance have not been satisfied by 12:00 noon on August 31, 2018 then this Ordinance shall automatically, and without any further action, become null and void and of no further force or effect. The above and foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Oregon at its meeting held on June 18, 2018, by a vote of 6 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 not voting. APPROVED: By _____________________________ Steven L. Staton, Village President ATTEST: _____________________________ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk First reading: June 18, 2018 Second reading: 6/18, 2018 Adopted: June 18, 2018 Published: June 21, 2018 WNAXLP
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ORDINANCE NO. 18-08 VILLAGE OF OREGON DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 110 N. OAK STREET TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD) RECITALS 1. Oregon Community Resource Network (“Applicant”), on behalf of the Village of Oregon (“Owner”) and the Oregon Youth Center, Inc. (“Tenant”) has requested that the zoning classification of certain property located at 110 N. Oak Street in the Village of Oregon. The Applicant proposes to subdivide the lands proposed for rezoning using a certified survey map. A copy of Applicant’s certified survey map (the “CSM”) is attached as Exhibit A. Lot 1 of the CSM shall hereafter be referred to as the “Property”. 2. The Planned Development District is intended to provide a voluntary regulatory framework designed to encourage and promote improved environmental and aesthetic design in the Village by allowing for greater design freedom, imagination and flexibility in the development of land while insuring substantial compliance with the basic intent of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. 3. Applicant has submitted a document entitled “Oregon Youth Center General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan” which is Applicant’s proposed General Development Plan for the Property (“GDP”), and which is attached as Exhibit B hereto. 4. On June 7, 2018, the Village Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on the application, recommended changing the zoning classification of the Property to PDD, and recommended approving the GDP for the Property subject to certain conditions. 5. The Village Board finds that, subject to certain conditions being satisfied, the proposed GDP for the Property further the purposes of the Village’s zoning regulations as outlined in Section 17-005 of the Village Code by mitigating and compensating for the zoning flexibilities away from the otherwise applicable development requirements in the I Institutional District, and further the purposes of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan by promoting the health and general welfare of the community and facilitating the adequate provision of public facilities for Oregon area youth by providing a safe, supervised location with constructive after-school activities for youth. NOW THEREFORE the Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin adopts the following ordinance: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are material to and are incorporated in this ordinance as if set forth in full. Section 2. Subject to the conditions set forth in Sections 4 and 5, below, the zoning classification of the Property is changed to Planned Development District, and the GDP for Property is approved, pursuant to Section 17-914 of the Village Code and Wis. Stat. § 62.23(7)(d). Section 3. No uses not expressly authorized by the GDP are allowable without an amended GDP. Section 4. The change in the zoning classification of the Property to Planned Development District shall not be effective until Applicant has obtained approval of and recorded a
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DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION TAH LIVESTOCK WINSLOW, IL FRIDAY, JUNE 22ND, 2018 1:00 PM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO FAR: 30 FRESH 2 YEAR OLD HOLSTEIN HEIFERS AND 5 FRESH CROSSBRED HEIFERS. TOP TOP KIND THAT ARE HARD TO FIND. ALL FRESH 3-6 WEEKS. YOU WILL LIKE THEM WHEN YOU GET THEM HOME. 6 FRESH PARLOR FREESTALL COWS INCLUDING ONE CROSSBRED. GIVING LOTS OF GOOD MILK. 5 FRESH STANCHION MILKED COWS FROM PREVIOUS HERD DISPERSAL. NICE KIND.THE ABOVE COWS ARE HERE AND YOUR EARLY INSPECTION PRIOR TO SALE DAY IS INVITED. ALSO A COMPLETE OPEN AND BRED HEIFER DISPERSAL FROM ONE DISCONTINUING DAIRY. CHECK OUR WEBSITE CLOSER TO SALE DAY FOR EXACT DETAILS ON THESE. ALSO 12 JERSEY AND JERSEY CROSS OPEN HEIFERS, BREEDING AGE, FROM 1 FARM. ALSO 1 YEARLING AGE RED HOLSTEIN BULL WITH DUTCH BELT LINEAGE. BIG ENOUGH FOR HEIFERS. STOP IN FOR FREE CHEESE AND ICE CREAM FOR CELEBRATING OUR JUNE SALE AS IT IS DAIRY MONTH! CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW.TAHLIVESTOCK.COM FOR MORE CONSIGNMENTS AND PICTURES. CALL IN YOUR EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO WE CAN GET THE ADVERTISED FOR YOU. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY!! THANKS TO ALL OUR LOYAL CONSIGNORS AND BUYERS FOR OUR 29TH YEAR IN BUSINESS!! WE APPRECIATE YOU! ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR SALES PLEASE CALL TERRY AT 815291-5604 CELL OR 815-367-5581 BARN AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. AUCTIONEER: HANK HOLM IL LICENSE #441.002367 PEACOCKS- MATURE pair or teenage; feeder lambs- ready to go; breeding stock lambs- BFL or fine wool; yews with lambs. Rainbow Fleece Farm. 608-527-5311
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Assistant Sports Editor If you enjoy handling a variety of different sports beats, taking photos, designing pages and constantly learning, we have the job for you. Unified Newspaper Group is looking to fill our assistant sports editor position for the first time in more than eight years, and we’re looking for someone who can do it all and do it efficiently. If you have a missing piece in your resume, don’t worry, we’re all about teaching, with top-notch mentoring on every aspect of covering sports and enough autonomy to find your own path. We cover five high schools, so the ability to manage your time wisely, make community contacts and learn quickly is essential. This position is perfect for someone who sees himself or herself as a future sports editor, but it can also work well if you just want to put your nose to the grindstone and keep churning out great sports stories. Unified Newspaper Group prints three award-winning hyperlocal weekly news publications in Stoughton, Oregon and Verona and one monthly newspaper in Fitchburg, along with a quarterly regional magazine, and we have a culture and a structure you won’t find anywhere else. Constant learning and collaboration is our focus, from our interns to our editors, and good people stick around because they get more than money from being here. If you’re a real journalist and you like telling stories through words, photos and design, you’re sure to find something you like here. Experience with photography, InDesign and managing websites and social media is a plus. Photo equipment and a laptop are provided, and we stay on top of technology. The job will be 37-40 hours per week, with a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, paid vacation and much more. UNG is part of Woodward Community Media, a division of Woodward Communications Inc., an employee-owned company based in Dubuque, Iowa. Apply online, include a cover letter and include your best reporting work and any design or photography samples you have by June 25, 2018.
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To learn more about this opportunity, submit your application and resume today at www.wcinet.com/careers Woodward Communications, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCI maintains a tobacco-free campus.
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Senior: New ‘personalized’ OHS class addresses state’s career planning mandate Continued from page 1 OHS business teacher Sue Schultz, who teaches the class along with her business ed colleagues, said around 100 students signed up for the semester-long class this year. She said the seminar is an idea staff have been “kicking around for a while,” but with an academic and career planning state mandate starting this past school year, the timing turned out well. “We’re trying to help students make decisions that would align with their career paths and with their strengths and passion so they can have a happy lifestyle,” Schultz said. “They just need a little more guidance and help with helping them understand and think about their next steps.” OHS principal Jim Pliner said the course is “highly personalized” and designed to allow students to “ask questions and find their own answers.” “It is an environment
Possible requirement Oregon High School principal Jim Pliner said school administrators will approach the school board’s policy committee in the coming months to update them on the program’s progress and “open the conversation about this course becoming a requirement for graduation,” as the school board is tasked with establishing those requirements. Photo submitted
OHS students in the senior seminar class present portfolios earlier this year to OHS staff and community members, including Oregon police officer Kyle Schewe. where they have the time and the support to reflect deeply upon their interest and passions and upon the pathways that might lead
them there,” he told the Real World 101 Observer in email. “We The class starts with want every student to have a “grit and perseverance a plan when they leave us.” unit,” and “what it takes to
be an adult, including work ethic, emotional intelligence, being resourceful and having a growth mindset,” Schultz said.
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Students learn about banking and credit cards, making a budget, and some of the costs of being an adult, such as insurance, car loans and housing. Perhaps the most-requested skill is learning how to fill out tax forms. “We survey them at the beginning of class, and they often say the thing they most want help with is taxes,” Schultz said. Later, a skills assessment matches students with careers and career clusters, to provide them with examples of jobs in any given field. “We help them narrow down a career that’s good fit for them and talk about how they’re investing in themselves, because if they do go on to postsecondary education, the price tag can be scary,” Schultz said. “We look at the labor market analysis for that career, what the level of experience and wages are, and the number of jobs that will be open by 2024.” Students are also encouraged to do career interviews and job shadows and to “really get out there and talk to people in those careers,” she said. The class concludes with students participating in an academic and career planning review day, where they reflect on their learning and look at the district graduation requirements. They meet with an OHS educator and a member of the community, and the three sit down for a talk. “(Students will) show t h e m t h e p r o c e s s t h ey went through to decide on their next steps after high school,” Schultz said. “That day is truly a celebration of their learning and sharing their next steps after high school.” Celebrating their high school careers is something important for the students, she said. “Prior to this class, a student will graduate, take their exams and walk out the door without a lot of fa n fa r e ,” S c h u l t z s a i d . “(We say), ‘You’ve been here for 12-plus years and let’s celebrate that and look back and then lets make sure you’re prepared for that next step.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.