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OHS senior wins four world titles at national horse event SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Ace, Ace, Ace and Ace. At the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse Show earlier this month, it was four of a kind for Oregon’s Brooke Ace, who entered the top four youth competitions and took home four world championships. With the sweep, she’s now the top-ranked showperson in the country in the organization’s 18-and-under category. An animal showperson since the age of 4, Ace was the star of the show at the annual event, held in Oklahoma City Oct. 7-14. Now 17, she credits her success to enjoying what she does and working hard at it. “I grew up with it, and I just love it, the responsibility and just going out and having fun, meeting new friends and showing,” she told the Observer last week. It all started at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, where her sister helped her show a horse named Trickle. “You were pretty much judged on how much fun you were having, but it was a great experience to get me started,” she said. Brooke’s mom, Dee, said from that day, the whole family knew Brooke was going to show horses. “She just loved it, that environment of showing,” she said. A few years later, Brooke got her start on Morgan horses, a breed wellknown for their durability and ease of handling. Ace got to ride Cherry in several shows and also got to know Cherry’s son, Mesquite, who she won the world championships with. Ace said she enjoys working with the breed, and Mesquite in particular “They are very versatile, and have Photo by Amber Levenhagen a super-sweet disposition,” she said. Brooke Ace and her horse, Mesquite, recently competed at the Morgan Grand “You can take them anywhere, and National and World Championship Horse Show, in Oklahoma City, where she won the Grand National Youth Challenge and went on to win three world chamTurn to Ace/Page 20 pionship titles.

Board postpones vote on ice arena plan Unified Newspaper Group

The Oregon Ice Arena’s plan to expand its outdoor area for new activities, including the sale of alcoholic beverages, hit another roadblock Monday. The Village Board told the group

Geske sentencing for misconduct, fraud in November SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

A former Oregon Municipal Court clerk pleaded guilty to nine felony charges last week after stealing more than $28,000 from the office over the course of four years. Dennis Geske, 62, had agreed to a plea deal in Dane County Circuit Court to face seven years of probation, potential jail time and restitution, though it did not include an agreement for how much restitution or how it would be paid, according to online court records. A pair of local officials filed statements with the court asking for a harsher sentence. Geske, a former Oregon Police Department sergeant, initially faced 12 felony charges, but under the deal, three of those were dismissed. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 13. Geske was charged in June with misconduct in office, felony theft and fraudulent writings after an investigation by the Dane County Sheriff ’s Office at the request of Municipal Court Judge Beth Cox.

Alerted by Geske’s successor, investigators found that Geske took up to $28,400 from payments meant for the municipal court and the Village of Oregon, according to a March memo from Cox to Village of Oregon officials. Geske admitted to police he had taken the money, according to the criminal complaint, and told detectives that he “knew … someday I’d get caught at it” even as he “tried not to take too much money each month” to avoid a “red flag.” The irregularities that led to the charges were discovered by the new court clerk after Geske had been dismissed as clerk in October 2016 for other performance issues, according to the memo from Cox. According to Cox’s March memo, Geske gave written receipts to residents who brought in payments for tickets but then pocketed the money instead of depositing it with the village. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, assistant district attorney Paul Humphrey told the court at the Oct. 17 plea hearing that there is the possibility of an agreement for 90 days of jail time as a condition or probation, but the

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it wants the organization to pay more than $5,000 in fees owed to the village before it will consider approving the request. After a lengthy discussion, the board voted unanimously to postpone a decision on the request until Nov. 6, when village administrator Mike Gracz is expected to present a payment plan for the board’s consideration. At that time, the board might decide whether to amend a village

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ordinance that would allow the ice arena to begin implementing its proposed changes, or trustees could decide to consider the zoning amendment after the organization has paid the outstanding debt next year. To meet the ice arena’s full proposal, the board would also have to amend the arena’s liquor license to allow for outside sales and consumption.

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Inside Tin Man gets new lights . . . . . . . 08 Food pantry nears completion . . . 09 OSD referendum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Jefferson Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Housing growth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Business questionnaires . . . . . . . 13 New senior center director . . . . . 13

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Oregon students recognized for music Upcoming concerts will bring statewide honorees together SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

Ten Oregon School District students are among hundreds statewide recognized as part of the Wisconsin School Music Association State Honors Music Project last week. Middle school students recognized will play a concert Saturday, Oct. 28, at Waunakee High School, while high school students will play Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Overture Center or Friday, Oct. 27, at the Monona Terrace. “The public is encouraged to attend the concerts, which celebrate the accomplishments of these students and the overall positive impact of music education on their lives,” WSMA program director Victoria Donahue said in a news release. “The concerts also commemorate dedicated music teachers t h r o u g h o u t Wi s c o n s i n , many of whom will be in

Recognized students High school: Caroline Austin, band, oboe; Sami Jackson, orchestra, viola; Kaden Klein, orchestra, oboe Middle school: Arik Zintel, choir, alto; Ben Tierman, choir, tenor; Caden Brown, orchestra, viola; Brendan Moore, choir, bass; Erin Vander Ploeg, choir, soprano; Anika Olson, orchestra, violin 1; Philip Jawdosiuk, orchestra, flute Madison attending these events in conjunction with the annual Wisconsin State Music Conference.” Oregon students recognized in the middle school program are Arik Zintel, Ben Tierman, Caden Brown, Brendan Moore, Erin Vander Ploeg, Anika Olson and Phillip Jawdosiuk. At the high school level, Oregon had three students recognized: Caroline Austin, Sami Jackson and

Kaden Klein. Students were recognized in one of three categories: choir, band or orchestra. Zintel, Tierman, Moore and Vander Ploeg were recognized for the choir category in middle school. Brown, Olson and Jawdosiuk will all take part in the orchestra section of the Oct. 28 concert. The middle school level orchestra section begins at 2 p.m., with choir at 3 p.m. The middle school band concert will precede them. A ticket is $16 and gets the buyer into all three concerts. Two of the high school students, Jackson and Klein, were also recognized in the orchestra category. Auston was recognized in band. The high school orchestra and band concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Overture Center in Madison. Tickets are $18. For more information on WSMA, visit wsmamusic. org. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

November community ed/rec classes begin To register for Community Ed and Rec Pi-Yo returns classes visit oregonsd.org/community. Adults and older teens will enjoy a great For help or questions, call Dave at 835workout that combines the mind/body prac4097. tices of Pilates and yoga. Modifications can Lego Jurassic Brick Land challenge all skill levels. Taught by DeboLego Jurassic Brick Land brings dino- rah Gillitzer 4:15-5:05 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. saurs and prehistoric animals to life with 24-Nov. 28 and Thursdays, Oct. 26- De.7, at Legos. Every student will get a custom- Netherwood Knoll Elementary. Each session ized mini-figure. Taught by Bricks4Kidz is six class meetings for $56. staff. Choose 3-4 p.m. Mondays, Oct. Zumba 23- Nov. 27 at Brooklyn Elementary or Zumba is a mixture of body sculpting Tuesdays, Oct. 24- Nov. 28 at Nethermovements and fun dance steps that comwood Knoll. Cost is $70. bine to give adults and older teens a workout. Zumba Kids Tuesday classes are taught by Deb Gillitzer Zumba Kids is a class for students 5:15-6:15 p.m. Oct. 24-Nov. 28. Wednesday in grades K- 4 that features kid-friend- classes are taught by April Girga 6:30-7:30 ly routines based on Zumba choreogra- p.m. Oct. 25-Dec. 6. Each session is six class phy, plus games and activities. Taught meetings for $56. by April Girga 3:15-4:15 p.m. Mondays, Pickleball Oct. 30- Nov. 27, at Prairie View ElePickleball is a fast sport played on tennis mentary. Cost is $30 and includes all courts. Outdoor play Tuesdays and Thursmaterials. days at the Oak St. Tennis Courts beginning Advanced Art Explorers at 6 p.m. through October. Open to teens and Advanced Art Explorers gives older older adults. students an opportunity to expand their Junior Van Goghs experiences. Projects will include paintJunior Van Goghs teaches students in ing, printing, drawing, 3D construction and sculpture. Taught by Eliza Tyksinski grades K-6 how to create pictures using the 3:45-5:15 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 2- Dec. line-by-line technique while they develop 21, at Oregon Middle School. Cost is artistic skills. Register for one session or both.Taught by Tina Mancusi 3:3-4:30 p.m. $68 and includes all materials. Tuesdays, Nov. 7- 28 or Thursdays, Nov 30Drawing is Fun Dec. 17, at RCI. Cost is $30 for each 3-class Students in grades 1-4 will work on session. six different drawing projects using pen- Mindful Kids II cils, charcoal, cray pas, markers and colMindful Kids II teaches students in grades ored pencils as we explore drawing techniques and skills. Each child will get a K-2 how to cultivate lifelong skills in attentiveness, balance and compassion through sketchbook. Taught by Sara Lenz 3-4 p.m. Mon- songs, games, crafts and more. Taught by days, Nov. 6- Dec. 11, at Netherwood Kelly Petrie 3:15-4:15 p.n. Mondays, Nov. Knoll Elementary School. Cost is $60 13- Dec. 18, at Prairie View Elementary. Cost is $78. for all 6 classes and all materials.

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Geske: Officials ask judge to issue harsher sentence than deal

School taxes take a dip

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The school district’s portion of property tax bills will drop next year after board members approved a new tax rate Monday night. The board approved a total levy of $26.2 million and mill rate of $11.56 per $1,000 of assessed value while unanimously passing the 2017-18 budget. While numbers can vary between municipalities within the school district, and taking into consideration a rise in property valuation in the district from last year, the owner of a $200,000 home would pay around $2,312 in school district taxes, about $34 less than last year. Those final numbers are down a bit from preliminary budget projections released last month after new numbers came in, said business manager Andy Weiland. The district overestimated the number of open enrolling students by 17 this year, decreasing the revenue limit by about $54,000, though the district received $2,570 more than expected in state

equalization aid. Property value also increased 6.1 percent in the district, versus the projected 5.5 percent. Because the district had underestimated the increase in state per student funding by $100, the district had $450,000 of additional spending authority for this year’s budget. Board members voted 6-1, with Dan Krause dissenting, to follow administrators’ recommendations to add a part-time online educator, a “late” bus for afterschool activities, $150,000 for technology upgrades, $125,000 for playground equipment upgrades, $50,000 for professional development for educators and $40,000 put aside for future capital projects. School board president Steve Zach said the board will be looking at staffing in the coming months, with anticipated growth in the district. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

Tax information Year Equalized value Tax levy Mill rate (billions) (millions) 2008-09 $1.95 $20.5 10.53 2009-10 $1.95 $21.3 10.94 2010-11 $1.90 $22.3 11.73 2011-12 $1.90 $22.8 11.99 2012-13 $1.87 $22.8 12.20 2013-14 $1.85 $22.8 12.31 2014-15 $1.93 $23.1 11.98 2015-16 $2.01 $24.3 12.11 2016-17 $2.13 $23.5 11.73 2017-18 $2.26 $26.2 11.56

Geske initially told investigators he “didn’t have a clue who did this or why this happened” when approached about the irregularities with the receipts, but later acknowledged what he had done, according to the complaint. “Geske stated that he had in fact stolen the cash from the Village of Oregon Municipal Court during his time as a clerk and that he did it a lot of times,” the complaint states. “Geske stated, ‘I did it a lot of times, if you notice Hispanic names, people hard to track.’” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

Arena: Two trustees worry facility turning into ‘another bar’ Continued from page 1 On Tuesday, Gracz told the Observer he thinks “at least a majority of the board will vote for the ordinance.” “I don’t know the position of the board on the liquor license,” he added. Two trustees – Jerry Bollig and Village President Steve Staton – said during the meeting they feel the property is turning into “another bar,” as opposed to a youth sports facility. The discussion between ice arena manager Ben Cowan and trustees became contentious at times, particularly after Cowan complained about the fees and the village’s approval process. A total of $5,289 was charged to the organization to reimburse the village for consulting services relating to the ice arena’s applications for its proposed projects, as well as three appearances before the Planning Commission over the summer. The commission in September recommended approval of the ice arena’s development plans, contingent on the organization meeting several requirements, including removing vehicles and “junk” stored on the property and paying the money owed to the village by Nov. 1. Cowan told the board the arena couldn’t make the Nov. 1 deadline for payment, adding, “I don’t see how the fees got so high.” “It seems like the standards are changing as we go through

Ice Arena plan The proposal calls for developing a two-net sand volleyball court, a mini baseball field, concrete slab for a seating area, a concessions area and a fence surrounding the complex. It would develop an outdoor area with tents for music events and space for up to 1,000 people, which the Planning Commission recommended on condition the arena apply for a special permit for each concert and have a security plan in place. the process,” he complained. He also charged the process is “not fair,” and “right now, it feels like we’re being stepped on …” Cowan had expressed similar complaints to the Planning Commission. Bollig said he didn’t want to approve anything for the arena until it reimburses the village. Staton suggested the village might be able to develop a payment plan to allow the arena more time to pay the fees. He said he’s open to the idea because he supports the arena and not because of Cowan’s “whining” about the village’s approval process and fees. When Cowan defended himself by saying he was only discussing the arena’s concerns, Staton responded, “It sounded like whining to me.” Trustee Jeanne Carpenter, who also sits on the Planning Commission, noted the arena’s application went through the commission three times because it was incomplete. “It wasn’t staff picking on the applicant,” she said. Trustee Jeff Boudreau

defended Cowan, noting he’s not a developer and would not have been aware of the village’s procedures and fees. He also said the ice arena is in a good location for the type of outdoor events that it wants to have. Bollig said when the village approved the construction of the facility, it was “supposed to be a youth facility for hockey, period. Now they need alcohol sales to make it work.” Staton agreed, saying, “You’re turning this into a bar with ice.” He also questioned Cowan about why it took so long for

the arena to correct fire code and zoning violations at the facility. “Why did you allow that to happen?” Staton asked. “It doesn’t seem like good management.” Cowan explained he didn’t know it was a zoning violation to allow cars to be worked on and parked overnight “in our own lot,” and attributed fire code issues to the arena’s lack of money on hand. Carpenter commented she’s “comfortable” with the Planning Commission’s recommendations, adding, “I don’t think we like being portrayed as the bad guy. I also don’t like being rushed. It always feels like the rink is on the verge of closing, and I don’t like that pressure.” Trustee Jenna Jacobson said she’s “always thought of it as a sports facility,” noting that she and her family like to watch Whalers games there. “I feel like you’re doing the right thing now,” she told Cowan. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

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parties may also argue about the length of the jail time. The restitution will also be discussed at the sentencing hearing, the State Journal reported. The maximum jail time Geske could face for his guilty charges would be 49 years. Cox, along with Oregon Police Department chief Brian Uhl, filed victim impact statements with the court asking Judge Ellen Berz to impose a harsher sentence than the one agreed to in the plea deal. “It’s been my experience that there are some defendants who have pled guilty to

theft who might deserve some leniency,” Cox wrote. “Mr. Geske is not one of those defendants.” Cox went on to write that Geske’s lack of “remorse” and damage to the “integrity of the court” were reasons for a harsher sentence. “In consciously and systematically stealing and lying to his former colleagues, to the public and to me, he has undermined the credibility of the court, a credibility that I have worked hard, over the last 10 years, to impart,” she wrote. “I can’t measure the damage that his actions have caused. But I can tell you it’s real.” She added that his former colleagues in the court and at the OPD, where he retired

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Vinehout is ‘smart, experienced’ I am writing to enthusiastically support Senator Kathleen Vinehout in her bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. I worked with Kathleen almost 20 years ago on an advisory committee for The Churches’ Center for Land and People. I know her as a bright, passionate and hard-working person with great leadership and problem-solving skills. Kathleen is precisely the person we need today to reclaim the governor’s office and lead our state back to an era of economic vibrancy and just allocation of Wisconsin’s resources. Senator Vinehout is a farmer and former college professor who taught health policy and

administration. She continues to hold her office in a Republican-leaning district and has established herself as the candidate who can win statewide. She has demonstrated, in her 10-year tenure in the senate, that she can put people at the center of state policy and budgets and bring people together to get things done. We need this smart, experienced and ethical person to lead us to a Democratic victory in the 2018 race for governor. She has what it takes and I am confident she will deliver once in office. Judy Collison Village of Oregon

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Winning and losing aren’t the only results of conflict H umans seem to love conflict. History shows our endless love affair with conflict of one war after another. Our modern-day sports are just watered-down gladiator events. People love to get fired up over an injustice or fight for a cause. Caring, rational people can turn into raging tyrants of conflict if given the proper stimuli. But I don’t seem to have the lust for conflict like everybody else. I have always hated Deits conflict. I don’t like it, and I don’t want it touching me. I never understood the driving need to fight over every little thing. There’s an ugliness and cruelty in conflict, in the struggle over who or what is right, superior or stronger. The humiliation of being stomped on or dismissed as invalid can be a heavy price, and one must choose battles wisely. But over time I’ve come to realize my perspective of conflict may have been somewhat limited or one-sided. It wasn’t until I began to study metaphysics that I realized I had maybe misjudged conflict as a battle with one winner and one loser. I wasn’t aware there was another option – that thing called compromise where each side gets something. In my early experiences, I never saw any examples or demonstrations of compromise, only one person crushing the other. It was as if a whole new world appeared – one in which there

could be a mutual agreement, a mutual win. I’d never seen such a thing! Through my studies, I also gained a deeper understanding of conflict and its role in life. Humans can experience very strong and stimulating sensations of feeling powerful in a conflict. We are accustomed to seeing the struggle of conflict over issues of control and dominance, which heightens that feeling of raw, savage power in the body. It’s a very addictive substance, my friend. This explained why I didn’t have the conflict bug. Having been abused at a young age, I only knew what it was like to lose, over and over again. I was conditioned to know only one side, as winning was never within my grasp. In fact, my perception of conflict was so askew that I lived much of my life avoiding it at almost all costs. Avoiding conflict became my life’s mission, and sadly, it was the only thing I can really say I was passionate about. My one developed superpower was that I didn’t have opinions on anything. It was my cloak of invisibility, and it was genius. I was of no threat to anyone, and I moved through life unnoticed and unimportant – hiding in plain sight. Unfortunately, I was living a diminished life – one without any sparkle or pizzazz so I wouldn’t be noticed or targeted for attack. And yet, conflict still found me. I realize now that it was my beliefs and perceptions – my personal definition of conflict – that was at the root of my displeasure of it. I had misinterpreted conflict as abuse, conflict as a loss of my personal power.

But conflict is just a thing that occurs when two or more things are not in harmony with each other. When I realized this previous conclusion wasn’t actually true, I found it rather easy to redefine my beliefs about conflict and see it as a full package – in its wholeness. Yes there can be an ugliness to conflict when one side is unwilling to compromise or share a win with another. But there can also be a beautiful dance within conflict and a resulting harmony created where there was none. I was able to demonstrate this to myself when in conflict with my spouse. If we discuss a divisive issue with an attitude of finding a balance point or common ground, we usually find it, and we both feel more supported and closer to each other through the effort. Harmony through conflict was not something I could relate to until I disentangled it from my abusive experience. Now when I get into a disagreement – a conflict – with another person or situation, I look for the potential of harmony and places of compromise so neither side feels victimized. I no longer fear conflict because I can see both sides now. In conflict I can feel empowered through my choice of compromise instead of feeling victimized through a sense of winning and losing, all or nothing. Perhaps our government will soon come to the same realization I did – we are better working together toward a common good for everyone. Doris Deits is the owner of Peaceful Heart Gifts in Oregon.

Corrections The story about the Oregon Area Progressive Open Mic, in the Oct. 12 edition, listed the incorrect date for the events. They are held 6-8 p.m. the first Friday of every month at the Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N. Main St. The Observer regrets the error.

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Velma A. Waefler

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Velma Alberta (Reuter) Waefler, age 90, of Oregon, Wis., passed away on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. Born on Oct. 18, 1926, to parents Elizabeth Rose and William Reuter, her early years were confusing for a child and she was raised by her grandparents, Elizabeth and Fred Schindler. O n Va l e n t i n e ’s D a y

1944, she married Walter Waefler in New Glarus. They were a good match for each other with Walt’s easy going demeanor providing a balance to her strong personality. Always hard-working, they farmed for 13 years until they moved to Oregon in 1957, and established Walter Waefler Builders. This was a true family business and Velma often helped with finish work on the worksites of the sturdy, affordable homes they built. She and Walt enjoyed playing cards, camping with the Jolly Jaycos, square dancing and travelling with special trips to Switzerland where they connected with their heritage. In the late 1960’s, Velma established a ceramic business, which was a good outlet for her artistic

creativity. That business evolved into VW Dolls. She was awarded many blue ribbons for her beautiful porcelain dolls and she taught this craft to many in the area. Velma loved speaking her mind, the feeling of the sun, a beautiful garden, the color pink and a well-kept home. She was a member of the People’s United Methodist Church of Oregon and also enjoyed time at the Oregon Senior Center. Velma is survived by four children, Linda (Don) Tapp, Larry (Sue) Waef l e r, D i a n e ( R i c h a r d ) S t e ff e n s e n a n d D e b b i e Robson (Brad Behnke); ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; half-siblings, Norman Rose, Mabel Hollenberger, Peggy Burton and Marcella Burback; along with her

loyal friend and caregiver, Karen Baker; and many other family members and friends. S h e wa s p r e c e d e d i n death by her parents; husband; two half-brothers, Richard and Arnold Rose; and a son-in-law, John Robson. Thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for providing care delivered with dignity and to the many friends who stopped by to offer their support in the past couple weeks. Always one to get the last word, it was Velma’s desire to celebrate her life through a private family gathering to be planned at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Peoples United Methodist Church in Oregon or the Oregon Senior Center. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

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lighted, make sure your costume fits, carry a flashlight, Unified Newspaper Group What: Trick-or-treating wear brightly colored clothhours Halloween is just around ing with glow-in-the-dark When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, the corner, and soon children patches to be seen by drivers Oct. 31 will flock to the streets of and do not eat candy until it is Info: vil.oregon.wi.us Oregon to collect their treats. inspected by a grown up. Trick-or-treating hours are set for 5-8 p.m. Tuesday around the village, but some other events will offer festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. 12TH ANNUAL On Sunday, Oregon High School will host Triple Treat Festival. The free family event will offer walking tacos, hot dogs, caramel apples and candy. There will be a costume contest, though organiz“Every Root A Story” ers request no scary costumes, Featuring Jerry Apps as well as carnival games, & Susan Apps-Bodilly face painting, crafts, a photo area and a magic show. The event will be held 4-6:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat, the annual event featuring decorated cars, games and prizes, will Orfordville Lutheran Church be held at First Presbyterian 210 N. Main St. Oct. 28, 2017 Church, 408 N. Bergamont Orfordville, WI 53576 11 am - 3 pm Blvd., from 4-5:30 p.m. Tueswww.orfordvillelutheran.org (608) 879-2575 day, Oct. 31. office@orfordvillelutheran.org The Oregon Police DepartServing: ment suggests the following Lutefisk, Lefse, Meatballs, Mashed safety tips for kids on HallowPotatoes, Cranberries, Coleslaw, Rolls, Pie, Coffee & Milk een: Go trick-or-treating with Adults $15, Children 5-12 $5, Under 5 FREE a grown-up, visit only people Church is fully handicapped accessible! you know and houses that are

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Mahnke and Bob Groth presiding. Burial will be held at Oak Hall Cemetery City of Fitchburg. A luncheon will follow the burial at the church. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral And Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, and also at People’s United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. A special thanks to Dr. Loren C. Denlinger, TLC Attending, Dr. Josh Buehler, Dr. Amy Jaeger, Dr. Mike Nabozney Surgeon (Mom’s favorite), Kelsey R.N. (Mom’s new best friend and special nurse,) and the rest of the staff at TLC UW Hospital & Clinics. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh. com.

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Karen Kay Fortman, age 70, of Oregon, passed into heaven peacefully Saturday evening, Oct. 21, 2017, at UW Hospital and Clinics. She was surrounded by her loving family and beautiful soothing music. She was born on Oct. 24, 1946, in Tomah, Wis., the daughter of Raymond Anderson and Helen (Fell) Anderson. She married Bernard Fortman on Nov.

(Kristina Bailey — fiancée) Boehnen of Oregon; granddaughter, Katelyn Boehnen of Oregon; two brothers, Raymond Jr. (Jeannette) Anderson of New Lisbon and twin brother, Kent (Marilyn) Anderson of Warrens and four sisters-in-law, Helen (Gene) Beckwith of Belleville, Phyllis Husom of Madison, Shirley (Delbert) Meise of Cazenovia and Janice (Paul) Schindler of Arizona City, Ariz.; and a brother-in-law, Donald Fortman of Madison; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister-in-law, Marilyn (Jim) Landen, niece, Jilaine Beckwith Desautels, and nephew, Danny Beckwith. Funeral services will be held at People’s United Methodist Church, 103 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 28, 2017, with the Rev. Jason

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13, 1965, at Mazomanie Methodist Church. After graduating from Tomah High School, she moved to Madison and started working at Wisconsin Bell as a telephone operator and later as a pharmacist’s assistant at Dean Clinic. She started working at Rural Insurance as an accountant in August of 1976 and retired in Oct. of 2011 after 35 years of service. After retirement, she spent most of her days doing the accounting for Midwest Rock Tops. She enjoyed camping, playing cards, gambling, spending time with family and relaxing with a good book. We will miss her great sense of humor and her jokes. Karen is survived by her husband; daughter, Tammy K. (Brian) Boehnen of Oregon; son, David J. (Deborah) Fortman of Oregon; grandson, Travis

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The Horse-Human connection Find out what roles horses can play in people’s lives during this presentation at the library set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26. According to a library press release, humans have connected with horses on a “deeply personal and emotional level for centuries.” The film “Unbranded” will be shown, along with speaker Karen Diegel. The event is part of a series funded by a Beyond the Page grant. For information, call 835-3656.

Triple Treat Fall Festival Enjoy food, family, and fun at the annual Triple Treat Fall Family Festival from 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at Oregon High School. Sponsored by Hillcrest Bible Church, activities include a costume contest for everyone (no scary costumes), carnival games, face painting, crafts for kids, magic and a photo booth. For information, call 835-7972.

Open mic Oregon Area Progressives will host its monthly open mic from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at the Firefly Coffeehouse. The program will feature Mary Bottari from the Center for Media and Democracy. For information, visit oregonareaprogressives.org.

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money raised will provide for teachers salaries for the after-school program. Visit the middle school, 601 Pleasant For information, call 291-2255. Oak Dr., for the EMS craft sale from 9 Blood drive a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Oregon Headliners 4-H Club will An Oregon community blood drive have a bake sale during the event. Pre- will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. viously, fabric donations were request- Tuesday, Nov. 7, at the Oregon Fire Staed for community service projects- tion, 131 Spring St. For an appointment, this year, small seasonal decor for call 1-800-733-2767 or visit redcrosssenior center rooms will be accepted blood.org and use sponsor code Oregon. in exchange for a free food item at the craft sale. 4-H club members plan to Service project visit Oregon Manor and Beehive for an Oregon Middle School eighth grade intergenerational project. For informa- students will participate in a community tion, call 291-0012. service project Friday, Nov. 3, with a rain date set for Monday, Nov. 6. Trail to success The students will rake leaves to fundVisit Charlie’s on Main, 113 S. Main raise for a Chicago field trip, and are St., for Trail to Success from 4-7 p.m. looking for more homes to service. Sunday, Nov. 5. The event will feature If interested in having your lawn food, entertainment, silent auction and raked, contact Daniel Howard at drh@ door prizes to benefit the Trail to Suc- oregonsd.net. Houses need to be withcess program. Food will be prepared by in walking distance (1-1.5 miles away) 2017 Madison’s Chef of the Year: Dave from the middle school. Heide. Childcare (17 & under) is available for $10/child and will include a Silent Auction movie, games, flatbread pizza and gourThe Oregon Town and Country Wommet popcorn. en’s Club will host its annual silent Trail to Success is a collaborative auction, open to all area women, startafter-school and family empowerment ing at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, program for Chavez Elementary stu- at the Stoughton Country Club, 3165 dents residing in High Ridge Trail. Shadyside Dr. The luncheon will begin The program’s mission is to strengthen at 12:30 p.m. school-community relationships in this The cost is $10 and reservations are neighborhood by increasing accessi- required no later than Nov. 9. bility to academic and enrichment proFor information, or to make a reservagramming for students and families. All tion, call 835-9421.

Community calendar Thursday, October 26‌

• 1 p.m., Bathroom safety for older adults, senior center, 835-5801‌ • 3-7 p.m., Oregon Area Food Pantry distribution, 1092 Union Road, obfp.org‌ • 5:30 p.m., Horse-Human Connection film: Unbranded, library, 8353656‌ • 7 p.m., Horse-Human Connection speaker: Karen Diegel, library, 8353656‌

‌Friday, October 27‌

No school - professional development day ‌ • 10 a.m. to noon, Crafty morning (fall and spooky decorations), library, 835-3656‌ • 1 p.m., Kid movie: Open Season Scared Silly, library, 835-3656‌

‌Sunday, October 29‌

• 4-6:30 p.m., Triple Treat Fall Festival, Oregon High School, 456 N.

‌Friday, November 3‌

Perry Pkwy., 835-7972‌

‌Monday, October 30‌

• 6:30-7:30 p.m., Library eBooks for tablets program (registration required), library, 835-3656‌

‌Tuesday, October 31‌

• 10-10:30 a.m., Teetering Toddlers Storytime, library, 835-3656‌ • 2-6 p.m., Oregon Farmers Market, Dorn True Value Hardware parking lot, 131 W. Richards Road‌ • 5-8 p.m., Trick-or-Treating hours‌

‌Wednesday, November 1‌

• 10-10:30 a.m., Everybody Storytime (ages 0-6), library, 835-3656‌

‌Thursday, November 2‌

• 6-8 p.m., RCI 5th/6th Grade Orchestra Concert, Rome Corners Intermediate School, 1111 S. Perry Pkwy., 835-4700‌ • 6 p.m., Sew What?!, Library, 8353656‌

Community cable listings Village of Oregon Cable Access TV channels: WOW #983 & ORE #984 Phone: 291-0148 • Email: oregoncableaccess@charter.net Website: ocamedia.com • Facebook: ocamediawi New programs daily at 1 p.m. and repeats at 4, 7 and 10 p.m. and 1, 4, 7 and 10 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26 WOW: Village Board 3rd Budget Meeting (of Oct. 23) ORE: School Board Meeting (of Oct. 23)

Monday, Oct. 30 WOW: Village Board 3rd Budget Meeting (of Oct. 23) ORE: School Board Meeting (of Oct. 23)

Friday, Oct. 27 WOW: Progressive’s Open Mic (of Aug. 4) ORE: OHS Panther Soccer: Playoffs vs Stoughton (of Oct. 21)

Tuesday, Oct. 31 WOW: Capitol City Band Association (of June 29) ORE: NKE Spring Play: Peter Pan (of April 28)

Saturday, Oct. 28 WOW: Movie: The Great Ziegfeld (1936 ORE: OHS Orchestra Performance @ PAC (of Oct. 16)

Wednesday, Nov. 1 WOW: Sounds of Summer: Academy of Sound (of Aug. 15) ORE: OMS Band Performance @ PAC (of May 25)

Sunday, Oct. 29 WOW: St. John’s Thursday, Nov. 2 Lutheran Church Service WOW: Maggie Mae @ ORE: OHS Panther the PAC (of April 29) Football vs Mt. Horeb (of ORE: OHS Panther Aug. 25) Soccer: Playoffs vs Stoughton (of Oct. 21)

• 6-8 p.m., Oregon Area Progressives open mic with Mary Bottari, Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N. Main St., oregonareaprogressives.org‌ • 6:30 p.m., White Birch Ensemble performance, library, 835-3656‌

‌Saturday, November 4‌

• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oregon Firefighter/EMT Craft Fair, Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Drive, 835-4800‌ • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oregon Preschool Community Carnival, Brooklyn Elementary School gym, 204 Division Street, 835-4500‌ • 10 a.m., Dads and Donuts, library, 835-3656‌ • 5 p.m., Candlelight hike with the Oregon Public Library, Anderson Farm County Park, 914 Union Rd., oregonpubliclibrary.org‌

Senior center Monday, October 30 Chicken a la King Brown Rice Corn Pickled Beets Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie VO – Soy a la King Tuesday, October 31 BBQ Pulled Pork on Bun Potato Salad Corn with Pimentos Apple Halloween Cookie VO – Veggie Burger Wednesday, November 1 Green Pepper Soup Kidney Bean Salad Whole Wheat Bread Banana Frosted Cake VO – Veggie Wrap Thursday, November 2 **“My Meal, My Way” Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse (drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.) Friday, November 3 Roasted Turkey with Gravy Stuffing with Cranberries Fresh Greens Ranch Dressing Banana Pumpkin Bar VO – Veggie Burger SO - Chicken Santa Fe Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, October 30 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, October 31 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead, Shopping 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, November 1 Morning: Foot Care 9:00 CLUB 10:00 Shopping in Madison 10:30 Book Club 1:00 Get Fit, Euchre 1:00 Mind Over Matter 3:30 1-on-1 Computer 5:30 Aging Mastery Thursday, November 2 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 Friday, November 3 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 1:00 Get Fit

All Saints Lutheran Church

2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service

Brooklyn Lutheran Church

101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship

Community of Life Lutheran Church

PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon

Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church

201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Interim pastor SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays

First Presbyterian Church

408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC), Oregon, WI (608) 835-3082 - fpcoregonwi.org Pastor Kathleen Owens SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Adult Education

Fitchburg Memorial UCC

5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, www.memorialucc. org Interim pastor Laura Crow SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Worship

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

Hillcrest Bible Church

752 E. Netherwood, Oregon 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

103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke (608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship

St. John’s Lutheran Church

625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead Pastor) (608) 291-4311 WEDNESDAY - 6 p.m. Worship 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 Rev. Sara Thiessen (608) 845-5641 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. • Dementia Caregivers’ Supper and Support, fourth Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m., Sienna Crest, 845 Market St., Suite 1 • 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.

Sins that cry out to Heaven “Do not exploit the poor because they are poor and do not crush the needy in court, for the Lord will take up their case and will exact life for life.” —Proverbs 22:22-23 NIV There are sins that cry out to heaven for justice. The slaughter of Abel by his brother Cain is the primordial example. A premeditated murder of one’s brother certainly cries out for justice. The oppression of the Israelites in Egypt is another sin that cried to heaven, and throughout the Bible we see the oppression of the poor, of orphans and widows, and of refugees as sins that God is particularly inclined to avenge. The Book of Exodus makes this principle explicit: “Do not mistreat or oppress a foreigner, for you were foreigners in Egypt. Do not take advantage of the widow or the fatherless. If you do and they cry out to me, I will certainly hear their cry. My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless.” (Exodus 22:21-24 NIV) This is a moral exhortation that is all too relevant today, when millions of refugees have no place to call home and widows and orphans are all around us. Ask yourself who in your community fits the bill of the widow, the orphan or the foreigner. We might call them by different names, i.e., single mothers, or undocumented immigrants, or the homeless and working poor, but these people are God’s children, and they have a special place in His heart. – Christopher Simon

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‘Tin Man’ gets new paint, lights

Photo by Samantha Christian

Randy Glysch, center, serves ice cream during the event.

Water tower restoration followed years-long effort on pump house BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

This was the year the Oregon community finally witnessed the painting and lighting of the village’s historic downtown water tower. After years of hope and discussion, the 100-foot-tall tower was painted silver in

April and lighted in June. A June 6 lighting ceremony at Waterman Triangle Park capped a years-long effort to dress up the water tower into a landmark. There are now 12 LED lights along the catwalk and four lights, one on each leg, that point up to the bottom of the tank. Local organizer Randy Glysch began soliciting donations to paint and restore the tower in the summer of 2015, shortly after successfully renovating the 1899 pump house – now the Oregon Welcome

Center – which sits beneath the iconic structure on Janesville Street. The roughly $85,000 water tower project, which Glysch dubbed the Tin Man, also involved welding repairs to the tower ladder and repairing a “frost box” that surrounds the vertical fill pipe. The painting cost $62,500, and the lighting came to $11,680. Glysch raised some $30,000 for the effort, and village borrowing covered the rest of the cost. He said the refurbished tower, with its empty 30,000-gallon

tank, will be clearly visible from U.S. Hwy. 14. To maintain the tower’s historic integrity, Glysch and village officials decided not to put the village’s name on the water tank. “People are asking if we’re going to paint the word ‘Oregon’ on it,” Glysch told the Observer in November. “Because it never had that, we chose not to. Maybe that makes it more unique.” Photo by Samantha Christian

Contact Bill Livick at bill. The moon is visible above the water tower following the livick@wcinet.com lighting ceremony.

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The past 12 months have been a busy and productive time for the Oregon Village Board. Much of the focus has been on infrastructure updates, economic develo p m e n t , a n d t h e C iv i c Campus plan. With economic development, t h e Vi l l a g e Board continues to work closely with the Oreg o n C h a m - Staton ber of Commerce and its director, Judy Knutson. I am pleased to say that the chamber and the village work well together and that the community benefits as a result. The Board supports the C h a m b e r ’s c o m m u n i t y guide with a financial contribution and also budgets dollars for economic development projects. Once again, much time was spent by both organizations this past year on a hotel project for the south side of town. The current project has been before the Planning Commission several times and has been encouraged to proceed to the more formal parts of submitting a Specific Implementation Plan and a General Development Plan. T h e B o a r d a n d s t a ff believe this hotel proposal

is on more solid financial ground and has selected a better location than previous proposals and therefore has a very good chance of proceeding to completion. Another significant development before the village is the Civic Campus plan, which focuses on the library, senior center, Village Hall and possibly the Oregon Youth Center. The Board purchased the former Methodist church property, and that parcel has been determined to be the best site for a new library. The next step is determining the size of the potential facility itself. A consultant that was hired to study and report on future facility needs projected that by 2030 the Village would need a 35,000-square-foot library. A sum of $8 million was used as a “placeholder” for a building that size. I would like to remind everyone that the actual size of the building, and therefore the amount of money to be borrowed and fund-raised is still to be determined. The Village Board is always aware of the impact of projects on our taxpayers and will again be fiscally responsible as decisions a r e m a d e . T h e Vi l l a g e Board and Library Board will be working closely together on this project and an ad hoc committee has

been formed to develop a memorandum of understanding that will outline how to proceed. The Village Board continues to focus on our transportation infrastructure so it is maintained at a high level and residents h ave g o o d s u r fa c e s o n which to drive, ones that will encourage businesses to locate in Oregon. A major project was to develop a jurisdictional transfer with Dane County for Jefferson Street. This transfer was completed and that led to the county totally replacing Jefferson Street and the Village now owns the street. This project was completed before school started and has been a great improvement as a major street leading to our downtown. Another major transportation project is the extension of Perry Parkway to Park Street. Engineering work is being completed this year and applications have been submitted with construction to be done in 2018. This route will greatly enhance access to Oregon High School and remove significant traffic from the neighborhoods around the high school. This project will also involve moving the compost site. The village is also

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Pantry nears end of fundraising, construction SAMANTHA CHRISTIAN Observer correspondent

The Oregon community made great strides toward addressing food insecurity over the past year by raising enough funds and support to build a new food pantry. After breaking ground in April and working through a few soggy months, construction crews are putting the finishing touches on the new building next to People’s United Methodist Church. The 4,232-squarefoot, single-story structure is expected to open in time for the Oregon Area Food Pantry’s monthly distribution in mid-November. That means the hundred or so families who used to stand in line for food outside a cramped warehouse will have a warm, inviting place to visit come winter. The new space along Alpine Parkway is more than triple the size of the old space at Union Road, which had been donated by Ed and Charlene Hefty 15 years ago. Although the old warehouse was ultimately deemed inadequate as a food pantry, the community’s spirit of giving has endured. That was especially evident when an “angel investor” stepped forward last December to contribute nearly two-thirds of the $750,000 fundraising goal for the new building. Each month, about 6,000 pounds of food gets distributed to 350 patrons who

a community room. OAFP board members said in a statement they are “looking forward to offering a broader selection of food and personal needs, along with space to work with people to find assistance in other areas of need beyond food.” This vision was shared by the Oregon Community Resource Network, which managed the fundraising and marketing campaign for OAFP’s new building. Part of their cooperative effort has been to build connections in the community. Doing so over the last year has resulted in significant in-kind donations from local residents and businesses to offset design, construction, shelving, and moving costs. OCRN treasurer Jessica Hrubes and chair Randy Glysch check out the shelving donation in the shopping area of the new Area municipalities, busifood pantry on Oct. 17. nesses, and residents have also pledged donations, some of which will cover operational costs for at least five years. Mark Unangst with The food pantry was origHellenbrand Painting inally organized by local paints trim boards churches in 1986, so it’s only fitting that the new building outside the new food is located on land owned by pantry on Oct. 17. The People’s UMC. This spring, building is expected to the church unanimously approved a 25-year lease open in mid-November. with OAFP, which will retain Photo by Samantha ownership of the building The new food pantry building, shown through fencing along and will pay the church rent Christian Oregon Parks Avenue, is located on the northeast corner of of $1 per year. land owned by People’s United Methodist Church. For information and building updates, visit facebook. reside within the Oregon anticipates those numbers needs of its patrons and vol- area with scales, a walk-in com/oregonareafoodpantry. School District. With a much will soon increase. unteers. It features tempera- cooler and freezer, a shoplarger and more visible and The new facility was ture control, more storage ping area with donated shelvaccessible building, OAFP designed to meet the growing space, a loading and sorting ing, an office, restrooms, and

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OSD referendum construction nearly complete SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

This past year has seen tremendous changes around the Oregon School District, but none more so than Oregon High School. Due in large part to a successful $56 million capital projects referendum in 2014, the school has been transformed from an aging, half-century-old school into a modern facility with some features that are simply stunning. As the district not only grows, but prepares for a 50 percent increase in students by 2030, the high school is prepared to meet the increased space demands that will follow. While renovations to the three elementary schools were mostly wrapped up by 2016 (Rome Corners Intermediate School wasn’t affected by referendum construction), the high school and middle school were the last two buildings to be upgraded. On Jan. 23, the high school’s new two-story academic wing opened, housing 15 classrooms interspersed with collaborative spaces for students and staff, a main focus of the design. The increased use of sunlight and windows gives the new area a bright, modern “college campus” feel, and students can plug in a variety

The entrance to the Oregon High School was completely remodeled. of electronic devices around seating areas. Many of the spaces have been transformed to include a variety of furniture for students, getting away from the traditional “desks in a classroom” look, as well as larger areas for multiple classrooms to work together

on projects. The “look” is much different as well, as the new classrooms also fit the “open concept” used in capital projects referendum work at other schools. That includes Brooklyn Elementary, which now has new, state-of-the-art band and orchestra rooms,

as well as a new cafeteria, and Oregon Middle School, which significantly expanded its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) classroom space. The school added an office for OCA Media, which allows that group to

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more intensively cover high school sports and activities, as well as offer high schoolers more education and work opportunities. The high school also welcomed the district’s alternative high school, OASIS, which moved from the Oregon Ice Arena, where the district

had rented out space for several years. Around the school, there is a new, secure entrance on the south side, a new main entrance featuring an art gallery, an expanded physical education wing and weight rooms, new locker and fitness rooms and a large new main gymnasium that in June saw the first of many air-conditioned graduation ceremonies. With the addition of the new wing, student services moved to the “old” part of the building, which was significantly renovated this summer, with new, larger classrooms and a cafeteria that is scheduled for completion later this fall – the final piece in the puzzle. At Oregon Middle School, a new secure entrance and office area was built in 2016 – the first phase of construction – and the second was wrapped up this January. That included new band, orchestra and chorus rooms, a new tech ed and computer lab, additional shop space, new, larger science classrooms, a new greenhouse and cafeteria with adjoining spaces for fitness training. As the last piece of referendum construction is completed at the OHS cafeteria in a few weeks, it will mark the end of an historic period of building for the district, and a busy final year of projects.

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At our recent annual Oregon School District meeting held in late September, I selected three words to describe this past year and plans for our future as a school district: positive, connected and growing. As I reflect back on this past year, I marvel at the transformational changes made by our faculty and staff, and supported by our community. Busler For example, a few short years ago, the idea of connecting science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) was not part of curriculum, and now it is. The word positive applies to many key changes within the Oregon School District. Perhaps the most visible change has been the reinvestment in our school buildings with the successful 2014 capital referendum. The school construction and remodeling efforts have focused on safe secure schools and contemporary learning spaces designed for today and the years ahead. This new school construction has created a positive buzz within our school district and across the state. The second word is connected. The past two years our high school graduation rate has averaged 98.5 percent. The

graduation process begins at a child’s home and then moves into our 4K program. Parents are the most influential teacher in a child’s life. We have connected parents and community members that support their children, their neighbors’ children and our local school district. As an example, the Friends of the Oregon School District (FOSD) started a new initiative this school year called the “Champions Fund,” which provides funding for students who might otherwise miss out on an educational experience. The term “champion” also applies to the individuals who developed the FOSD. It proves once again, involved parents and community members are the backbone of our school district. Growing was the final word that I selected to describe the direction of the school district at the September 2017 annual meeting. It is easy to connect the word growing to our projected increase of 2,000 students by the year 2030. However, the word growing is bigger than that. For example, one key element of last year’s teacher compensation referendum focused on the concept of professional development and each Oregon staff member growing their professional practice. We grow our individual and collective educational practice when Oregon

staff learn, work collaboratively and provide the best education to our 4,000-plus students. It is difficult to change when things are going well and we have a 98.5 percent graduation rate. It is our vision for preparing all students that keeps us moving forward. The mission of teaching and learning in the Oregon schools is never finished, and by continuing to challenge ourselves, we continue to improve, adapt and help our students maximize their potential. We have five value statements that were developed from work at the August 2015 community and staff-planning event called Vision Conference 2.0. These five value statements are at the center of our work, and I often refer to them as the values we need to live with our students and each other. You are also an important part of these values: 1) Whole-Child Emphasis, 2) Relevant and Empowering Learning Experiences, 3) Educational Equity, 4) Caring and Professional Educators and 5) Strong Family and Community Partnerships. We look forward to another successful school year. Dr. Brian Busler is the superintendent of the Oregon School District. You can reach him at 333-6169 or bsb@oregonsd.net.

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Downtown apartments opening next year Jefferson Crossing will add 61 units, new parking lot BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

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The Jefferson Crossing apartment building, under construction Sept. 4, 2017, is on pace to take tenants next July. will reimburse the developer for the work as part of a pay-as-you-go tax-increment financing package amounting to almost $1 million. Reimen told the Observer a “key piece” of the project was trying to maximize parking in the area and “make sure that we don’t take away any of the parking” for any businesses downtown. “We’re redoing the Jefferson lot to maintain the

number of stalls that the village has there, and then also adding some for our residents as well,” he said in September. The multi-family infill project will be a combination of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments along with a fitness center, community room and outdoor patio with a gazebo. Reimen said the 41-foothigh building on the 1.3acre parcel will be the tallest around, but not much

higher than its neighboring building at 101 S. Main Street. “When we initially talked with the engineer, we decided to bring the building up a couple of feet, for a couple reasons,” he told the Observer. “One, the groundwater table was a little higher than we wanted there. And two, we have all those walk-out units on Jefferson, and we wanted to give them a little more privacy.

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Chamber, village keeping busy promoting economic development The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce is working with all of our new businesses as well as our existing members to make t h e O r eg o n area a great place to live, work and p l a y. T h e chamber would like to thank the community and all our Knutson businesses for their loyal support. We have been busy with many exciting events that took place this summer in the community. I will try to highlight these events as well as what is yet to come. There were six ribbon cuttings this summer. BeeHive Homes opened their doors in July on the west side of the village. Lexa’s Luxurious Looks opened in June in the Janesville Street Commons building. Cutler Financial opened in August in downtown Oregon. Oregon Observer celebrated their move in September across the street to their new location in the Tri County Building. The Inspired Mat expanded their studio in September to accommodate more clientele. In July, we celebrated with the village businesses who became

d e m e n t i a - f r i e n d l y, b y going through the training to become certified. Thank you to these businesses. There were two groundbreakings this summer. The Oregon Area Food Pantry in April had a great turnout, with tremendous support from our community. Jefferson Crossing apartments broke ground in May for the new 61-unit building, which will bring a new look to downtown Oregon. We have been working hard to create awareness of the Oregon area community these past months. Thanks to Randy Glysch and all his hard work; we patiently waited for darkness so we could witness the lighting of the Tin Man water tower on June 6. I enjoy driving through Oregon at night to see the beautiful site. In September, we released our Oregon area community video at our September Chamber monthly celebration. Thank you to Oregon Cable Access and The Village for working hand in hand with the Chamber to produce this wonderful video. Please feel free to view it on our website at oregonwi.com or the village website. We encourage the community and businesses to use this video, which will

showcase Oregon and all it has to offer. We h a d s o m e g r e a t events this summer and look forward to those yet to come. The Spring and Fall Business Expos which help to inform everyone what Oregon has to offer, had phenomenal turnouts. We had many returning and several new businesses participate this year. Bergamont had its Parade of Homes in June to promote new housing development. On Nov. 11, the VFW will have its veterans ceremony, followed by the Horse Parade. Small Business Saturday is Nov. 25, when Oregon encourages the community to shop local and support small businesses. Dec. 1 is our Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Waterman Triangle Park. Join us for the tree lighting, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa. Afterwards, walk over to Oregon Area Fire and EMS station for chili dinner with Santa. Oregon is in the process of finishing and developing new projects. Jefferson Crossing apartments will soon be finished in April /May. We are hopeful to have a hotel soon in Oregon. The Coyle family is working with the village in the early stages of development

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Discussions that began in 2015 about putting a new apartment building in downtown Oregon led to the start of construction on a 61-unit building in May. The Jefferson Crossing project is a three-story building on Jefferson Street between South Main Street and the railroad viaduct, and it’s set to open next year. Developers Brett Reimen and Brian Spanos anticipate completion in July. The apartment building replaces six parcels that included private homes and an auto repair shop – property that was formerly owned by local developer Paul Lynch and sold to the developers. Part of the overall project involves reconfiguring the village-owned Jefferson Street parking lot behind a row of South Main Street businesses. Traffic flow and limited spots there have been the source of much angst over the past few years. The developer is responsible for reconstructing the lot, which includes burying utility lines. But the village

downtown – including the Jefferson Street parking lot – in 2008-09. The village held a public forum in March this year about the project. Most of the discussion centered on the parking lot instead of the building itself. The apartment building will have 60 underground parking stalls and 28 surface parking stalls. The village’s contract with the developer calls for $800,000 in TIF, with 5 percent interest. That means the amount the property taxes increase after the building is erected will be diverted to a TIF district, which will then return all the taxes paid – including those to other jurisdictions – to the developer until the pledge is paid off. Village President Steve Staton said he believes the project will drive economic development in downtown Oregon. “It’ll bring more people downtown,” he said. “I think with people living there and working elsewhere, for the most part, it will spread the word about Oregon being a great place to live. “I think it changes the face of downtown and will quite likely attract more businesses and more activities downtown,” he added.

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Village building for a big year JIM FEROLIE

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If you go strictly by the number of housing starts in the village, 2017 would look like a sleepy year in the Village of Oregon. But if all the preparations come to fruition, this year could have been setting up for a record year in 2018. The village’s recent peak was two years ago, with 73 new homes started in 2015. Last year was down slightly, at 56, and this year there were only 26 starts through the end of August. There were no new subdivisions opening homes this year, and the only place where more than two or three homes went up was on Carnoustie Way and Brynnhill in the Bergamont area. But the construction has continued at a solid pace in housing subdivisions, even it it isn’t all on the homes themselves. “The majority of our construction has been roadway construction in the last year,” village public works director Jeff Rau told the Observer last week. “So what we’re seeing is an increased amount of building, but it’s kind of filling in all the gaps right now.” That’s setting the table for several additions and new phases that are expected to either start or get going in earnest in 2018. Approved subdivisions include the Oregon Parks Neighborhood addition (32 single-family and 24 multifamily units), Legend Hills at Bergamont (15 single-family lots in place of a previously planned apartment building), the Merri-Hill addition (nine single-family and six duplex units) and the extension of Brynnhill Drive (17 single-family homes). Rau expects Oregon Parks to be “a significant build” next year and has already fielded and redirected many questions from prospective buyers. And Legend Hills, which is just starting home construction, will feature

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Two buildings are currently under construction in the Brooklyn Business Complex on Hwy. 92, and all four lots have been sold.

New subdivisions Oregon Parks Neighborhood addition, 44 lots, late 2017 Legend Hills at Bergamont, 15 lots, mid-2017 Merri-Hill 5th addition, 12 lots, early 2018 Bergamont Phase 4D (Brynnhill Drive), 17 lots, early 2018 roughly quarter-acre lots that are narrow and deep, which Rau characterized as “tiny” for the price point, likely to be a half-million dollars or more. Rau also said he expects the Brynhill extension to host the Parade of Homes next year. “Housing is very very strong, I think,” Rau said. Those alone, if built fully, would be more housing starts than any time in the past decade, and that’s not even including the 61-unit Jefferson Crossing downtown apartment complex set to open in the middle of next year. But even more is possible, with two other subdivisions being worked on. The bigger and more imminent of the two is Forward Development Group’s plan for the 70-acre Highlands of Netherwood, which would, of course, be off Netherwood Road west of the current village limits. If regional and local approvals go as expected, the first phase – about 40 single-family and 12 multifamily units – could be ready to start building homes by the middle of next year. That neighborhood could have an unusual feel. “I call it a ‘fluid layout’

– it’s curvy and works with contours of the land, with a unique front building setback to keep the face of the homes along a linear path,” Rau explained. Another planned subdivision would bring a total of about 100 homes on the Hofer land off County Hwy. MM south of the village, though it has farther to go in terms of approvals and faces questions about whether the village’s current infrastructure is capable of reaching all the lots. Notably, many of the homes are high-end, leaving a bit of a gap in moderate-priced homes, under $300,000, Rau said. But he sees the interest and the continued progress as a good sign of health in the village. “We want to be optimistic (about the prospects of next year),” he said. “We’re very excited to see the Oregon Parks Neighborhood addition come on, and (Bergamont developer) Fiduciary has just been a great asset for the village, and it’s great to see them develop all levels of housing.” Email Oregon Observer editor Jim Ferolie at oregon observer@wcinet.com.

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It took more than two years for the Brooklyn Business Complex to get its first tenant, but in the 22 months since, it’s already gotten three more. That means the first phase of the complex, with four lots over 10 acres, has been completed. Since BGS Designs, L L C b e c a m e t h e fi r s t to sign on in December

2015, Capital City Culvert, Aquafix and TC Countertops have also agreed to locate in the complex across from Smithfield Park on Hwy. 92. Construction is underway on two of the buildings in the park. The village broke ground on the park in October 2013, with a goal to create jobs within the community. Then-Village President Nadine Walsten cited a years-old conversation with a Brooklyn

resident who told her he couldn’t afford to commute out of the village for a minimum-wage job with gas prices as they were. The project was funded in part by $261,000 of a Community Development Block Grant that officials applied for in spring 2012. After taking care of six items that needed fixing before the grant could be given the final go-ahead, the village received final approval in February 2013.

Staton: Fiscal responsibility led to lower taxes Continued from page 8 releasing a major bid for mill and overlay and chip sealing of village streets in the spring. The village continues to support bike and pedestrian trail improvement. The village sent a letter of support for a proposed Town of Oregon trail that would extend from Anderson Park north to a Town of Oregon Park. Village officials have also met with Fitchburg and Dane County officials about the extension of the Rotary Bike Trail to the Badger State Trail. Both entities strongly support this project. A major development downtown is the 61-unit apartment complex known as Jefferson Crossing. The construction will be completed in the spring and will be accompanied

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by parking lot improvements and the burying of the overhead utilities. Downtown merchants are looking forward to the increased customer base that will accompany this project. There are three residential development projects on the west side of town. These projects are predicted to bring about 200 single-family lots, 42 two-family units, and 41 multi-family units on the market. The former Veridian property along County Hwy. MM is being considered for residential development and will include single-family, two-family and multi-family units. This project would also involve highway improvements to accommodate improved vision distances on the hill, as well as

adding bike trail features. As all of these projects proceed through the village’s approval process, the Village Board strives to continue to be fiscally responsible. Those efforts over the past years have caused us to have one of the lowest tax rates in Dane County. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to our village employees for the fine job they do in serving our residents and taking care of our infrastructure. Thanks also to our department heads for their expertise and leadership. It has been a pleasure to continue to serve our residents in 2017. I appreciate your support and input. Steve Staton is the Village of Oregon president.

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on the southeast side of the village. The hotel will bring more economic business to the community. We are working on Jaycee Park West with Rettler, the village’s consultant. The village will then work on an arrangement with local sports organizations for the joint development of the park. Stay tuned, as it will take a community effort to build this new sports complex. Oregon has tremendous opportunities for responsible economic growth that balances our desire

t o m a i n t a i n O r e g o n ’s h o m e t ow n f e e l w h i l e broadening our economic base. A strong economic future for our community will include growth of existing businesses and the welcoming of new ones. These businesses will increase the tax base as well as employment in our community and are a welcome addition to the village’s business community. The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce greatly values our existing membership and business community. Most of our time and resources are devoted

to advocating and promoting our members. However, the chamber’s mission is also to promote economic development and bring new commerce to our local community. New commerce provides for a healthy, growing, local economy. If you would like to learn more about what is happening in Oregon or sign up for the Oregon Chamber weekly email, please visit our website at oregonwi.com. Ju d y K n u t s o n i s t h e executive director of the Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Meyer Barn Found Treasures Address: 125 N. Main St. Principal owner or leader: Andy Meyer Opening/arrival date: July 19 Number of employees: 3 Charity connections/plans: Brooklyn Veterans Group (Brooklyn Veterans Memorial), Brooklyn Fire Department, Oregon High School Oregon connection: The combination of owners Jerry and Bonnie Thiel renovating the beautiful space we occupy, the Firefly Coffeehouse across the street, other good neighboring businesses, and the general positive feel of downtown aided in our decision to open in Oregon. What’s special about your business or the focus of your business? We offer a unique variety of antiques, collectibles, trinkets, jewelry, vintage toys, and some like new items. We’re now featuring the work of several local found object artists who use vintage items and antiques to create their works.

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Village officials have been in the early planning stages for a new public library for more than two years, and this year the village picked a location and a time frame for building it. In August the Village Board decided the library should be built at 249 N. Main St., where it purchased the former Methodist Church property in December 2016 for $890,000. It plans to build a 35,000-square-foot facility on the 2.7-acre parcel in 2019. M e m b e r s o f t h e Vi l lage Board and Library

The Inspired Mat, LLC Address: 120 N. Main St. Principal owner or leader: Rebecca Higgins, owner Opening/arrival date: Jan. 16 Number of employees: 14 instructors and one part-time studio assistant Charity connections/plans: Every month we contribute to a different charitable or community organization through our Thursday night Good Karma Yoga Class. This class is 100 percent by donation with a different group benefitting each month. We also are sponsors of Agrace HospiceCare Oregon connection: We love Oregon. Where else would we be? Rebecca has been a resident of Oregon for the past 19 years. Through her work as a fitness trainer, group fitness instructor, business owner and yoga instructor she has made many connections in the area and was just waiting for the right location to become available for a yoga studio. What’s special about your business or the focus of your business? Our mission...to provide an inviting and encouraging space for yoga experiences accessible to all. By making yoga affordable in a beautiful, dedicated yoga space and showing everyone yoga really is for everybody we hope to remove the intimidation factor and help everyone find the healing power of yoga in their lives.

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Board formed an ad hoc committee in August, and that group is working to determine the process for designing, financing, size and use of the building. It could temporarily house the Oregon Area Senior Center when the village decides to build a new senior facility. I n J u l y, t h e L i b r a r y Board recommended tripling the size of the existing library, based on a study. The library, which was built in 1995, is 10,360 square feet, the smallest in Dane County, according to data provided by library director Nikki Busch. Busch noted that Mount Horeb’s library is 50 percent larger and serves a community of 3,000 fewer people. The village’s population is projected to reach 10,000 by 2020, at which time Dane County will impose new standards on

the library in order to continue receiving a county subsidy and not have the village pay a county library tax, Busch said. When the Village Board unanimously recommended building a new library on North Main Street, several trustees expressed concern about safety issues related to children crossing the village’s busiest street. Village President Steve Staton acknowledged the concern, and said, “If we choose to put the library on North Main Street, then we choose to make it safe.” “ Wi t h t h e t r e e s a n d location,” he added, “it’s a great site and will have a positive impact on that neighborhood and probably Market Street also.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

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She became the third director in the center’s 37-year history. She was well-suited to take the job, having lived in Oregon almost her entire life. Brickner said she didn’t plan to make big changes because the center is Koelsch operating well and accomplishing its mission of helping seniors to remain independent and live the way they want to. That happens through exercise classes, card games, nutrition programs and a host of other events

and activities the center offers, she said. “An exercise class helps ke e p s s o m e o n e r e m a i n physically strong; a group playing cards keeps somebody socially connected; good nutrition is vital to good health,” Brickner explained. “Studies have shown that social connections are as important as a person’s medication. So we offer a variety of activities and events and supports, and the ultimate goal of every one of those is to help maintain independence for as long as possible.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

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Senior Erick Portillo (14) raises up the WIAA Division 2 regional title plaque and celebrates on the shoulders of the rest of his teammates. The Panthers defeated Stoughton 6-1 Saturday to win their sixth straight regional championship.

On to sectionals Oregon tops Stoughton for sixth straight regional title ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor

It was a quick start Saturday as the second-seeded Oregon High School boys soccer team scored four times in the first 30 minutes and never looked back in a 6-1 win over No. 7 Stoughton in a WIAA Division 2 regional final. The host Panthers (14-4-3 overall) have now won six straight regional championships, and they did so while playing some of their best soccer of the playoffs. After a lackluster 3-0 win over No. 15 Poynette/ Portage, coach Kevin May said the boys acknowledged they could play better, put in a good Friday practice and reflected that hard work in Saturday’s blowout. That also sets up a rematch with No. 3 Monona Grove, which helped end Oregon’s eight-year conference win streak with a 1-0 win over the Panthers earlier this year. “We came out today and played well like

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Second-seeded Oregon hosts No. 3 Monona Grove at 7 p.m. Thursday at Huntoon Field in a WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal. The Panthers lost 1-0 to Monona Grove earlier this season. The winner will take on the winner of No. 1 Elkhorn/No. 4 Sauk Prairie at 4 p.m. Saturday at Wilmot Union High School in the D2 sectional final. we know how to play,” May said. “We still have some things to fix before next week, but we are definitely fired up for the MG game.” Junior Madison Conduah was on fire early on Saturday. Conduah received a pass from junior Carter Hendrickson and then found junior Colin McCombs near the net. McCombs finished the play with a shot past

Stoughton goalie Matt Read in the eighth minute. About five minutes later, junior goalie Duncan Morgan was able to get a deep pass to Conduah, who once again found an open man in senior Johnny Auer. Auer blasted a shot past Read to make it 2-0. In the 30th minute, Conduah was the one who scored after passes by junior Ian Moran and Auer. “I thought we played really well today,” Conduah said. “We built some confidence today. Getting that really good start helped us kind of carry that on for the whole game.” Senior Lane Krull scored an unassisted goal less than 40 seconds after Conduah’s goal, and the Panthers led 4-0 at halftime. In the second half, Hendrickson knocked in a goal from a pass by senior Zach Pasley on a breakaway, and Pasley finished the offense with a goal in the 55th minute with an assist to senior Collin Legler. Junior Ethan Wright scored for the Vikings in the 75th minute.

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Sport: Soccer Position: Midfielder Highlights: Conduah scored two goals and added an assist to help Oregon top rival Stoughton 6-1 Saturday in a D2 regional final. He also scored two goal in a 3-0 regional semifinal win over Poynette/Portage Honorable mentions: Carter Hendrickson (boys soccer) had a goal and an assist Saturday in a regional final win Alyssa Milski (volleyball) finished with 22 kills Thursday in a 3-2 regional semifinal loss Jenna Igl (volleyball) had six blocks in Thursday’s regional semifinal Keion Szudy (football) rushed for 121 yards on 14 carries, including the Panthers’ lone touchdown — a 62-yard run on a fake punt — in a 28-7 playoff loss at Stoughton Ben Boerigter (boys xc) finished his career with the Oregon boys cross country team Saturday, placing 39th in 18 minutes, 2 seconds Lauren Beauchaine (girls xc) finished her two spots shy of qualifying for the WIAA Division 1 state cross country meet, taking 15th-place at sectionals in 20 minutes, 33 seconds Ava Magee (girls swimming) won the 100-meter butterfly by four seconds last Tuesday in 1 minute, 11.07 seconds

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Senior Ben Boerigter finished his career with the Oregon boys cross country team Saturday on a high note. Boerigter was the only Panther to crack the top 50, placing 39th in 18 minutes, 2 seconds on a very windy day at the WIAA Division 1 sectional meet at Windsor Sports Complex in DeForest. “Ben has always been a consistent runner,” coach Erik Haakenson said. “He was the one the who ran the most miles this summer, and ironicially, he ends the season as our top guy — go figure.” Oregon finished 11th out of the

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Junior Lauren Beauchaine finished 15th at the WIAA Division 1 DeForest sectional meet Saturday in 20 minutes, 33 seconds.

Lauren Beauchaine finished her junior year two spots shy of qualifying for the WIAA Division 1 state cross country meet. The Oregon standout posted a 15th-place finish in 20 minutes, 33 seconds but it wasn’t quite enough. Middleton senior Margaret Patterson finished 14 seconds ahead of Beauchaine to secure the fifth and final individual state qualifier Saturday at the WIAA Division 1 sectional meet at the Windsor Sports Complex in DeForest. “I was happy with my race, but it was bittersweet because I was so close to state,” Beauchaine said. “I knew I had the possibility to go to state. Hopefully, next year it will happen.” Beauchaine, who had hoped to run in the 19s, said it was hard to keep her pace around the course, running head first into a strong wind gust throughout much of the race.

“Lauren always races strong,” coach Doug Debroux said. “She gets out strong and always gets stronger as the race goes on. She gave it everything she could today.” A junior, Beauchaine has one more year to try and reach the state meet meet. And both she and Debroux are hoping she can pull the team with her next season. “It’s a special accomplishment,” Debroux said. “If you ask Lauren, her goal is to take her team.” Waunakee junior Reegan Hoopes won the sectional title with a time of 19:02. Madison West senior Vivian Hacker and junior Andi Bowman finished 2-3 as the Regents placed all five of their varsity scorers in the top 21 to hold off Stoughton 58-61 as the sectional team champions. Both teams advanced to the WIAA Division 1 state meet the the Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids, as did the top five individuals not on West or Stoughton.

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The Oregon High School volleyball team battled adversity all season, especially when senior star player Alyssa Milski went out with a knee injury early in the season. The Panthers (20-13 overall) responded with solid play despite falling short in several five-set matches all season, and the girls put it all together in the Badger South Conference tournament, taking fourth in the tournament and tying for fourth in the final standings. Milski returned for the final game of the regular season and Thursday’s WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal against No. 8 Kenosha Bradford/Kenosha Reuther. While it energized the team, the season came to a close in a 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-16, 15-25, 11-15) loss. But the return of Milski was one of the highlights of the season. After looking like she would be shut down for the season during the conference tournament, Milski was given the news that she could play again. And with just a short time to prepare for her return, coach Katie Heitz said the team handled it well and were able to get used to her presence on the court.

“They all got to play together on senior night and then to go to Kenosha,” Heitz said. “She had the experience, and she weathered the storm and kept the girls positive Thursday during the fifth set.” Milski, a four-year varsity player, was missed for much of the season, but Oregon handled it well. Junior Bekken Pearson moved to outside hitter, and Sydona Roberts moved into Pearson’s former spot in the middle. Together, they stepped up to help Oregon survive the Milski injury, and they continued to improve along with the rest of the Panthers, Heitz said. “I am very happy with the way they stepped up,” Heitz said. “Losing Alyssa was big. They had big shoes to fill. They handled adversity really well. They never got down on themselves.” And that bodes well for next season, as juniors Erin Flanagan, Emily Konop, Leah Rogers, Lexi Karls, Erin Wriedt, Bailey Gable, Morgan Swenson and Rachel Schofield are all expected back with Roberts and Pearson. Heitz said that now that the season is over, she is calling them all seniors. She told them in a team meeting that the success

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For all the Badger South games Oregon and Stoughton have had over the years, the rivals had never met in a playoff game. That all changed Friday as a 28-7 loss to Stoughton in the WIAA Divison 2 Level 1 game breathed new life into the rivalry. The Vikings, who were making their fourth playoff appearance in program history and hosting for the first time, turned to senior running back Brady Schipper in the second half to open up a 7-0 lead at halftime. It was a drastic difference from the 30-27 shootout Stoughton survived to win the regular season game. “They were there to stop our running game last time, I don’t think they thought we could throw the ball as well as we did,” coach Dan Kissling said. “Tonight they were ready for it, and we couldn’t run or pass very well.” Junior Keion Szudy was the one bright spot for the Panthers’ offense, going for 121 yards on 14 carries. The Panthers’ lone touchdown came on Szudy’s 62-yard run on a fake punt with 6:27 remaining to play. Unfortunately, it was too little too late for Oregon, which struggled with penalties throughout the game — especially in the first half. Cedric Girad and Kardelle Phillips connected on a 44-yard strike to convert on 3-and-11 on its opening possession. Oregon squandered its chance at points despite being setup first-and-10 on the Vikings’ 16-yard line, eventually being flagged for a false start on fourth down before turning the ball over on downs. Girard and the passing game was completely out of synch, connecting on 4 of 20 passes for 54 yards and two picks.

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Junior Keion Szudy rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown Friday in Oregon’s 28-7 playoff loss at Stoughton. Jonathan Malueg was effective when he needed to be, hitting on 6 of 13 attempts for 81 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown strike for the game’s only touchdown of the first half. The Panthers moved to the Vikings’ 12 in the second quarter, but again came away with no points. Just before halftime, Oregon moved to the Stoughton 16, but a face-mask penalty stalled the drive. “They did a great job stopping us and we never found our rhythm,” coach Dan Kissling said. “They’re good up front, and we couldn’t move the ball, and I think we got a little frustrated.” The Panthers kept Schipper under wraps for most of the first half, but the senior found enough space in the second half to finish the game with 205 yards and three rushing touchdowns on 30 carriers.

“We talked about Stoughton coming out of halftime and taking it to us, and that’s what they did,” Kissling said. “They got 4, 5, 6 yards a carry and just wore us down.” The Panthers graduate 27 seniors. “We had a lot of guys this year that saw playing time, that’s always a benefit,” Kissling said. “We’re bringing back all of our running backs, minus Brett Wannebo. We have a lot of our skill guys coming back, but we’ll be pretty thin. Some of our younger guys will step up, and we need to find some lineman, but we’ll be OK.” Stoughton, ranked 10th in Division 2 in the WisSports.net coaches’ poll, advanced to a second-round game next week at second-seeded Waukesha West. The Wolverines defeated the Vikings 35-0 in the first round last year.

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Oregon girls swimming begins the postseason Saturday at the Badger South Conference meet inside Monona Grove High School. The Panthers’ 200-yard medley relay of Carolyn C h r i s t o ff e r s o n , M a t t e a Thomason, Ava Magee and Jenne Dobrinsky carries the team’s best shot at the top three finish. “We hope to be in the top three or five,” coach Michael Keleny said. “We’re hoping for the top three, obviously.” Oregon is also expecting

to finish in the upper half of the conference in the 200 freestyle relay, which is made up of Halle Bush, Christofferson, Magee and Dobrinksy. Dobrinsky also shoulder’s the highest expectations for an individual at conference, as the sophomore expects to contend for a top three finish in the 500 free. Beyond that, Keleny said the team’s backstroke is also strong, and the team should have two or three girls finish in the top 10, and one or two in the top 5. Christofferson, Magee and Zoe Rule should lead the Panthers in that event.

Thomason could also finish in the top five for breaststroke, and Magee should be in the top five for the butterfly. Madison Edgewood is the top-ranked team in Division 2 again this season after winning the state title last season. The Crusaders have posted some of the fastest times across the state this season and are favorites to repeat as Badger South champions. McFarland expects to be second, which led third place up for grabs between Oregon, Monona Grove, Stoughton, Fort Atkinson and Monona Grove/New Glarus.

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The Oregon girls tennis team held its season-ending banquet on Thursday, Oct. 19. Awards were given to the 2017 season captains: Julia Gerhards, Katie Reisdorf, K a i l ey O ’ B r i e n , A d d i e O’Brien and Mary Sanford. An Outstanding Player award was given to a member of each class: freshmen — Jordan Strieff; sophomores — Anna Donovan; juniors — Isabelle Krier and seniors — Julia

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Boys xc: Baldus takes 51st Continued from page 15 12 teams competing with a team score of 286. Middleton, ranked atop the Wisconsin Cross Country Coaches Association Division 1 state poll, swept the top three spots and placed all five of its varsity scorers in the top 15 for a team-best 34. Third-ranked Madison West finished second with a 50 and Verona Area was a distant third with 116. “Middleton and West were the top two teams coming into this meet. I think everybody knew t h a t ,” H a a ke n s o n s a i d . “Our focus today was just on having a fast, positive experience in your last race of the year.” Senior Tait Baldus took 51st place in 18:22 as Oregon’s second runner. Junior Sean Bychowski had a nearly 30 second PR to earn Badger South second team all-conference honors a week prior. He was unable to capture lightning in a bottle again in DeForest and dropped bak to finish 62nd as the Panthers’ third runner in 18:35. “It’s hard to bounce back from a 30 second PR and still have a great race,” H a a ke n s o n s a i d . “ H e ’s been dealing with shin issues but it’s a lot to run back-to-back and have a great race.”

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Regionals: Panthers shut out Poynette/Portage Thursday Continued from page 15 Morgan didn’t have to make a save in the first half, and senior goalie Shane Sullivan had two saves in the second half. Read finished with five saves for Stoughton. Oregon now has two potential rematches at sectionals. First, the Panthers host Monona Grove at 7 p.m. Thursday at Huntoon Field in the D2 sectional semifinal. “It is going to be a tough game,” C o n d u a h s a i d . “ We a r e r e a l l y pumped up for that one and will be ready to go.”

May said that while there won’t be many major changes, Oregon plans on preparing for and being aware of the Silver Eagles’ offensive attack. “We have some guys in different spots and some guys that are playing better in certain spots,” May said. “We want to make sure our defense is solid going into Thursday, and I am confident that if we play well, we will dominate that game.” If Oregon wins, then anoth er potential rematch looms in the D2 sectional final at 4 p.m. Saturday at Wilmot Union High School. Top-seeded Elkhorn, which takes on No. 4 Sauk Prairie Thursday, won

last season’s sectional final match against the Panthers in penalty kicks after a 0-0 tie. Conduah said the main focus is on Monona Grove, but if a rematch happens against Elkhorn, Oregon will be even more fired up to get to state for the first time since 2014.

Oregon 3, Poynette/Portage 0 Conduah scored twice Thursday in a 3-0 win over Poynette/Portage. Sophomore Collin Bjerke added a goal, and junior Nick Borden, Hendrickson and McCombs all added assists. Morgan finished with a save.

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Senior Ben Boerigter placed 39th in 18 minutes, 2 seconds to lead the Oregon boys cross country team Saturday at the WIAA DIvision 1 DeForest sectional meet.

Senior Connor Brickley finished 64th with an 18:40 and Brenden Dieter was Oregon’s final varsity scorer, taking 70th place in 18:51. Juniors Benjamin Hessler and Will Oelke also competed on varsity. “We only had one kid running for us today that ran on our varsity team last year,” Haakenson said. “There was a lot of transition this year. “I hope our guys see Middleton and Madison West and our inspired by how hard (during the track season and the offseason) those teams work to get to that level.”

Volleyball: Oregon finishes 20-13 overall Continued from page 16 of the program is now up to them, and regardless of whether they play club or work out in the gym together, they need to step up and lead the team. Seniors Jenna Igl, Emma Fischer, Lauren Spierings, Brooke Mussehl and

Milski laid the groundwork for the next class, Heitz said. “All the seniors were leaders for us in their own ways,” Heitz said. “This is our expectation of how we are going to do things in our program. Now it is up to the underclassmen to continue that tradition.”

Kenosha 3, Oregon 2 The Panthers started slow in Thursday’s 3-2 loss to Kenosha co-op, but Oregon was able to use an aggressive serve to control the second set and most of the third. Kenosha did get some momentum back at the end

of the third set, and that carried over into the fourth. At the end, Heitz said the girls just ran out of gas in a close fifth set. Milski led with 22 kills, and Flanagan had 44 assists. Konop collected 12 digs, and Rogers added five aces. Igl had six blocks.

Girls xc: Hughes finishes 25th at sectionals Continued from page 15 Hoopes was the first individual, followed by Madison Memorial senior Sydney Peterson (20:02), Verona senior Julia Pletta (20:08), Middleton sophomore Megan Schwartz

(20:19) and senior Margaret Patterson (20:19) all qualified for state. Freshman Clara Hughes finished the season 25th with a major PR as the Panthers’ second runner, posting a 20:55. There was close to

a minute gap between Hughes and freshman Julia Hutchison, who finished 41st in 21:44. Sophomore Zoe Frank was six seconds back of Hutchinson in 21:50 for 46th place. “Both freshman Clara and Julia both ran really

nice PRs,” Debroux said. Senior Bree Bastian as Oregon’s final varsity scorer, placing 59th in 22:29. Sophomore Ana Verhagen and junior Julie Bull also competed on varsity but did not count toward the final varsity score.

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VILLAGE OF OREGON RESOLUTION NO. 17-08 FINAL RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST BENEFITED PROPERTY (ELM STREET AND SOUTH MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION) RECITALS A. The Village Board of the Village of Oregon has declared its intention to exercise police powers under Wis. Stat. § 66.0703, to levy special assessments upon property within the areas described in the Special Assessment Report attached as Attachment A (the “Engineer’s Final Report”), incorporated herein by reference, for benefits conferred upon each property in whole or in part by the installation of sidewalks. B. On May 1, 2017, following notice published and mailed pursuant to law, the Village Board conducted a public hearing on the levy of special assessments in accordance with the Special Assessment Report. C. The purpose of this resolution is to levy special assessments upon the following described property: 203, 215, 206, 231, 170, 218, 224, 225, 230, 241, 300, 301, 313, 316, 323, 324, 328, 337 and 341 South Main Street, 210 and 220 Janesville Street, and 143 Washington Street, and 151, 152, 174, 164, 120, 123, 130, 131 and 137 Elm Street (hereafter collectively referred to as the “Property”). D. The Village Board finds that benefits from the sidewalk improvements will be conferred upon the Property. E. The Village Public Works Director has prepared the report attached as Attachment A. RESOLUTION Therefore, the Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, do resolve as follows: 1. The Public Works Director’s Report is adopted and approved. 2. The cost of the Project shall be assessed to the Property in the amounts specified as “Owner Share of Sidewalk (1/2 of Total Cost)” in Public Works Director’s Report, as follows: South Main Street Addresses: 203 $546.25 215 $1,106.88 206 $934.38 231 $1,063.75 170 $1,288.00 218 $1,035.00 224 $646.88 225 $790.63 230 $1,279.38 241 $1,063.75 300 $1,092.50 301 $1,063.75 313 $1,063.75 316 $330.63 323 $1,365.63 324 $948.75 328 $948.75 337 $776.25 341 $963.13 Janesville Street Addresses 210 $149.50 220 $1,437.50 Washington Street Address 143 $1,495.00 Elm Street Addresses 151 $575.00 152 $747.50 174 $759.00 164 $747.50 120 $805.00

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REVENUES General Property Taxes Other Taxes & General Charges Intergovernmental Revenues Licenses & Permits Public Charges for Services Interest & Misc. Revenues Total Revenues

2,016

2,017

Change

% Change

$683,386.00 $302.00 $153,662.00 $29,141.00 $25,075.00 $264,784.00 $1,156,350.00

$691,456.00 $276.00 $163,878.00 $36,200.00 $24,100.00 $33,683.00 $949,593.00

$8,070.00 -$26.00 $10,216.00 $7,059.00 -$975.00 -$231,101.00 -$206,757.00

1.18% -8.61% 6.65% 24.22% -3.89% -87.28% -17.88%

EXPENDITURES Reserve Accounts General Government Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Debt Service/Capital Purchases Total Expenses

$41,500.00 $162,022.00 $187,904.00 $515,447.00 $41,212.00 $208,265.00 $1,156,350.00

$9000.00 $159,789.00 $197,496.00 $472,253.00 $48,238.00 $62,817.00 $949,593.00

-$32,500.00 -$2,233.00 $9,592.00 -$43,194.00 $7,026.00 -$145,448.00 -$206,757.00

-78.31% -1.38% 5.10% -8.38% 17.05% -69.84% -17.88%

$465,760.60 $225,676.27 $691,436.87

$278,466.53 $234,903.93 $513,370.46

-$187,294.07 $9,227.66 -$178,066.41

-40.21% 4.09% -25.75%

Cash Balance January 1 (Excluding Advance Tax Roll Collections) Reserve Accounts Undesignated Accounts Total Cash Balance January 1 TAX LEVY Total Anticipated Expenditures Less Total Anticipated Revenues Amount Required for Levy Town Mill Rate Published: October 26, 2017 WNAXLP 123 $759.00 130 $690.00 131 $759.00 137 $759.00 3. The assessments represent an exercise of the police power and have been determined on a reasonable basis and are hereby confirmed. 4. Assessments may be paid in three (3) annual installments with interest at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum. The first installment shall be entered in the first tax roll prepared after the adoption of this Resolution as a special tax on the property and shall be treated as any other tax, and each subsequent installment shall be entered in each of the subsequent annual tax rolls until all installments are levied. 5. All actions heretofore or hereafter taken for the purpose of carrying this resolution into effect are hereby ratified and confirmed. 6. The Village Clerk shall publish this resolution as a class 1 notice, and shall mail a copy of this resolution to every interested person whose post office address is known, or can be ascertained with reasonable diligence. This resolution was duly adopted by motion at a meeting held on May 1, 2017. APPROVED BY: _____________________________ /s/ Steven L. Staton, Village President ATTEST: BY: _____________________________ /s/ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk Published: October 26, 2017 WNAXLP ***

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT HELD ON OCTOBER 9, 2017 The regular meeting of the School Board of the Oregon School District was called to order by President Steve Zach at 6:31 PM in the OSD Innovation Center at Oregon High School in the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin. Upon roll call, the following board members were present: Ms. Barbara Feeney, Ms. Krista Flanagan, Mr. Jeff Ramin, Mr. Dan Krause, Mr. Tim LeBrun and Mr. Steve Zach. Student Representative Carolyn Christopherson was present. The following board members were absent: Ms. Courtney Odorico. Administrators present: Dr. Brian Busler, Mr. Andy Weiland, Mrs. Candace Weidensee, Mr. Dan Rikli, Mrs. Shannon Anderson, Dr. Leslie Bergstrom, Mr. Jon Tanner, Ms. Jina Jonen, Ms. Kerri Modjeski, Ms. Cynthia Olander, Mr. Jim Pliner, Mr. Jason Zurawik, Ms. Dawn Goltz, Ms. Snyder-Knutson and Ms. Jayne Wick. Proof in the form of a certificate by

548 Home Improvement

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Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutland Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to review the proposed 2018 budget. The detailed proposed budget is available for inspection by contacting the Clerk at 455-3925. A Special Town Meeting will be held immediately following the public hearing for the purpose of adopting the 2017 levy, and authorizing highway expenditures in excess of $10,000 pursuant to 80.01(3), Wis. Stats. The Town Board will meet immediately following the Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting to adopt the budget.

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$683,386.00

$691,456.00

$8,070.00

1.18%

$1,156,350.00 $472,964.00 $683,386.00

$949,593.00 $258,137.00 $691,456.00

-$206,757.00 -$214,827.00 $8,070.00

-17.88% --45.42% 1.18%

$2.86

$2.84

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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. Mr. Ramin moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to proceed with the meeting according to the agenda as posted. Motion passed 6-0. A. CONSENT CALENDAR: Ms. Feeney moved and Mr. LeBrun seconded the motion to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar. 1. Approve minutes of the September 11, 2017 meeting; 2. Approve payments in the amount of $4,994,901.86 3. Treasurer’s Report ending August 31, 2017 4. Staffing Resignations/Retirements - none; 5. Staffing Assignments - none; 6. Field Trip Request for FFA National Convention October 24 thru October 28th; 7. Donation Requests: • Oregon Community Bank - $1,000 RCI Greens Initiatives; • Oregon Rotary Club - $401.39 for Homeless Student Fund; • Cindy Mealy - $100 for Brooklyn winter gear for students; • Patricia Erstad - Spirit XT 800 Treadmill for Special Ed • Oregon Choral Boosters for BKE $43.99. Motion approved by unanimous voice vote. B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC: None. C. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. OEA Report: Mr. Nathan Johnson, member of OEA spoke on behalf of OEA regarding the two options for the 20182019 school calendar. 2. Student Report: Ms. Christopherson and Mr. Zach are meeting on Wednesday to discuss the Student Representative’s role. D. ACTION ITEMS: 1. Contract 66.0301 School to Career Program - 2017-2018; Ms. Flanagan moved and Mr. Krause seconded the motion to approve the 66.0301 Contract for the School to Career Program. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Mr. Ramin, Ms. Feeney, Ms. Flanagan, Mr. Krause, Mr. LeBrun and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. 2. From Policy Committee: a. 440 Student Internet Access: On behalf of the Policy Committee, Ms. Flanagan moved to approve the changes presented on Policy 440 Student Internet Access. In a roll call vote, the following members voted yes: Ms. Flanagan, Mr.

602 Antiques & Collectibles

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

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608 Baby Articles FREE GENTLY USED BABY ITEMS. BOOSTER CHAIR, CRIB, MATTRESS 608-835-3672

646 Fireplaces, Furnaces/Wood, Fuel 5 STANDING Oak trees. have been dead for years. Give away for firewood. Call 608-214-4078 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON Monday FOR THE Oregon Observer

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Ramin, Mr. Krause, Mr. LeBrun, Ms. Feeney and Mr. Zach. Motion passed 6-0. E. DISCUSSION ITEMS: 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy: Ms. Flanagan reported the Policy Committee will be meeting later this month. b. Vision Steering: Chair Ramin reported that the committee met on September 20th and received a report from M.D. Roffers on the Growth and Student Enrollment Projections. The next meeting is October 18, 2017. F. INFORMATION ITEMS: 1. 2017-2018 Preliminary Budget: Dr. Busler gave a brief update on the 2017-2018 budget. The District has an additional $450,000 of spending authority and the Administrative team will be preparing recommendations for the October 23rd Board meeting. Dr. Busler reported that the equalized valuation increased by 6.5% and the property tax mill rate is down to $11.56/$1,000 of value. 2. 2018-2019 School Calendar: Ms. Jonen shared with the Board two different options of the 2018-2019 school calendar. A survey was sent to all staff and OSD parents. Ms. Jonen will meet with the Policy Committee prior to the next board meeting and a calendar recommendation will come from that meeting to the full Board for approval. 3. 2016-2017 OSD Annual Report: Dr. Busler shared that the Administrative team will present the annual report at the October 23rd board meeting. 4. Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Busler reported on: Homecoming Week, Schools of Hope teacher at OMS; The Path Forward seminars with Dr. James Rickabaugh will be on November 20th and December 4th from 5:30 - 7 PM; the new hoop house at NKE; Mr. Zurawik is working with Oregon Rotary on garden plans; and BKE received a Sugar Maple School designation. G. CLOSING: 1. The Agenda for the October 23, 2017 was discussed. 2. Check Out: Ms. Flanagan shared favorable feedback on the communication plan for Homecoming dealing with inclement weather. Mr. Zach mentioned Senate Bill 236 on public bidding and noted WASB is in opposition to that bill. Dr. Busler, Mr. Weiland and Mr. Zach are working on a financial comparison with area districts. H. ADJOURNMENT: Ms. Flanagan moved and Mr. Krause seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed by unanimous voice vote. Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m. Krista Flanagan, Clerk Oregon School District Published: October 26, 2017 WNAXLP

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Brooke Ace recently competed at the Morgan Grand National and World Championship Horse Show, in Oklahoma City, where she won the Grand National Youth Challenge and went on to win three world championship titles.

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morganhorse.com “You have to write essays, interview one-on-one and talk with judges,” she said. “It’s so special, and not everyone gets the chance, because there are so many steps you have to take. It took me so many years to get down there.” Ace first competed at the show as a freshman at Oregon High School, and in the past three years she won a pair of world championships. But even though she knew she had improved, she didn’t expect to get top awards in every category she entered this year. Competing in the youth division for people 21 and under, Ace faced off with about a dozen competitors in each contest – reining, youth non-pro, gold medal feat and freestyle. “They are the four biggest classes, and the competition is quite high and it’s pretty intense, the adrenaline, it’s like a Packer game,” she said. “It’s lots of cheering, everybody is hooting and hollering. Everybody is supportive of each other, which is fun. It’s a lot of excitement.”

Showing horses is far more than just riding them around for judges, though. There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work, and Ace is happy to be able to do it all. “I’m out there every single day, sometimes twice a day,” she said. “The more training you put in, the more you’re going to get out of it, same as an athlete.” Mequite is 12 and entering the prime of performing, Ace said, noting that some horses are shown well into their late 20s. He is owned by a family friend, who has let her ride and show the horse for the past several years. “He’s performing the best for me he ever has,” she said. “I hope to continue showing him. He’s the favorite one to train because he’s got a great heart and tries so hard to please, and you don’t find that in every horse.” It’s not easy to get an invitation to the Morgan Grand Hard work National and World ChamBefore all the accolades, pionship Horse Show, either. Ace had to place in the top though, came a lot of hard five in three qualifying shows work, and many long hours spent caring for her animals. just to get there. Dee said since Brooke “has grown up from day one” watching her siblings show

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animals, and “she hit the ground running when it was her turn.” “Brooke would show every kind of animals every day if she could, and she’ll be out there doing the grunt work and everything,” she said. “She’s not one of these kids where, ‘You get everything ready for me and then I’ll go do the show,’ she does it all on her own. It’s no different than a bond you develop with your siblings or kids. … It’s a matter of the quality of time you spend with them.” For Dee, while the winning is great, it’s the life lessons her daughter is learning that make her feel even more proud “I wouldn’t care if she never won,” she said. “What I care about is the fact that she’s learned something, she responsible and she knows what it takes to get somewhere. You have to have that passion, it’s no different from a kid in any other sport.” For Brooke, who is taking college courses during her senior year at OHS in preparation for a career in nursing, said achieving her goals was all about setting the bar high during her last year of competition, and never looking back. “I put in a few extra hours and educated myself more so I could hit it hard,” she said. “I dreamed of doing this, but I never thought that dream would come true. Now I can say, ‘Well, I dreamed it and I did it.’” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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