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Minihan celebrates four decades serving Dunn’s Town Board BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group
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Rome Corners Intermediate School sixth-graders Mari Covarrubias, left, and Brenna Kerns, right, dance around the main lounge area at the Oregon Youth Center to the musical.ly app.
Building on momentum OCRN targets youth center as next fundraising project Observer correspondent
From opening the Oregon Welcome Center and rejuvenating the rusty Tin Man to constructing a new facility for the Oregon Area Food Pantry, the community has pulled together in extraordinary ways over the last few years to make these projects possible. But there’s always more work that can be done to improve area residents’ quality of life. That’s why the Oregon Community Resource Network has already identified its next fundraising goal: a new
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building for the Oregon Youth Center. OCRN plans to discuss the idea with the Village Board at its Dec. 4 meeting. “We want to keep the momentum going,” OCRN’s recently elected board chair Randy Glysch said. The OYC has been housed in the former EMS building near the police department at the corner of Oak and Park streets for over a decade. Although there was an addition in 1985, the metal structure wasn’t designed to meet the future needs of the after-school and summer drop-in program for kids in grades 5-9. And
the building’s age – neither OCRN nor the village could say how old – is showing both inside and out. The OCRN board experienced some of the building’s deficiencies and safety concerns during a recent tour and meeting with the OYC board. Cold air rushes in each time the door opens, causing the heating bill to spike. The building layout is awkward and segmented, which makes it difficult for staff to hold group activities in one area or supervise all the kids at once — especially when some are
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A s k Tow n o f D u n n board chair Ed Minihan what’s special about the town, and you’ll quickly get a straight answer: “The fact that the populace decided to protect the environment.” Minihan, who celebrated four decades on the Town Board with a party thrown for him Nov. 14, has clearly been a leader in Dunn’s rural-preservation ethic. Forty years ago, when he joined the Town Board, one of its first initiatives was to enact a land-use plan that placed restrictions on commercial and industrial development of the town’s rich farmland. Twenty years later, in 1997, town residents adopted a purchase of development rights (PDR) program that allows farmers and other landowners to put their properties into a permanent conservation easement and get paid for it. Minihan was behind both measures.
“It was a boom time, and things were happening rapidly,” he said of the late 1970s. “What we had to establish was a clear landuse plan. That was the first step, but only a first step.” In an interview about his years in town government – including 38 as board chair – the 73-yearold Minihan discussed his community service background and his decision to move out of the city, but mostly his “mission” to do his part in making the world a better place, starting here in his adopted hometown of Dunn. He said the Lake Waubesa shoreline and Dunn’s fertile fields and prairies would look much different today if not for a small-but-dedicated group of environmentalists, who took the time to talk with and educate their neighbors. “This all has been about people participating,” he added. “That’s the key. This was the populace acting.”
Finding new roots Minihan grew up in a small town but spent time in the big city, too. He and his wife, Sue, moved to Dunn from his home state of Michigan in 1972. Five years later he was elected to the Town
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Left turns now restricted Oregon teen chases musical dream out of RCI parking lot seventh grade, though the performance in question didn’t start the way you might think. Full of nerves before she was set to play alone on ALEXANDER CRAMER stage in front of the largest crowd of her young Unified Newspaper Group life – not to mention the Isabelle Krier fell in entire orchestra – Krier love with playing violin in was, by her own admission,
“freaking out a little bit.” “But then, the second I finished my piece, everyone was clapping and it’s just like … I started crying because it was very emotional for me,” Krier recalled. “This is what told me, ‘I don’t want to stop doing violin.’ This is something that’s going to stay
with me my entire life — there’s no doubt in that.” In the intervening years, the Oregon 16-year-old has won numerous awards for her playing at competitions across the country. Last Saturday, she was concertmaster for the Youth
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Looking to reduce traffic backup during student drop-off and pick-up hours around Rome Corners Intermediate School, left turns out of the parking lot are now restricted. Earlier this month,, the Oregon Police Department
placed a sign alerting drivers leaving the school parking lot that left turns are not allowed between 7-8 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. OPD chief Brian Uhl said the move was in response to the “ever-increasing” volume of parents dropping off and picking up
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Geske gets a year in jail Unified Newspaper Group
The former Oregon municipal court clerk who stole more than $30,000 from the court was sentenced earlier this month to one year of jail time. During that time, he’ll get Huber work-release privileges, and it will be followed by seven years of probation. Geske Dennis Geske, 62, pleaded guilty to nine felony counts involving theft and fraud earlier this year after an investigation found he had been taking money from the court for four years. Judge Ellen Berz, who delivered the sentence Nov. 13, called the case “as blatant a violation of public office” as she has seen in the county, according
Geske will also be required to pay restitution of $12,410 that the Village of Oregon’s insurer did not cover from what he stole. During his final four years as clerk, the court found, Geske took payments from people paying municipal fines and would “zero out” the account, indicating it was paid, while pocketing some of the money. That allowed him to avoid having the theft detected until he was fired for an unrelated reason “based on performance issues” and the new clerk noticed some inconsistencies. Geske apologized for his actions in court, the State Journal reported. “I was greedy and deceptive,” he said. “I lived with a lie for four years during my time as court clerk, and during that time I developed a deep depression because of this lie that I couldn’t even tell my therapist about until recently.” Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Town of Oregon residents would see a drop in the town’s portion of their tax bill if the proposed budget
is approved. The town will hold a public hearing on the budget at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Town Hall, 1138 Union Rd., before an expected vote on approval of the total tax levy. The 7-cent drop in the tax rate would save the owner of a $200,000 property $14. For the most part, clerk
Denise Arnold said, “there’s really not any change” in this year’s budget. Residents can view a copy of the proposed budget at town.oregon.wi.us. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
What: Town of Oregon budget hearing When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Where: Town Hall, 1138 Union Rd. Info: town.oregon.wi.us
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Tax bills for the Village of Brooklyn would rise by less than 1 percent next year under the proposed budget. The public can weigh in on the budget at a Nov. 27 public hearing, which begins at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 210 Commercial St. Most of the budget is relatively consistent from last year, clerk-treasurer Linda Kuhlman told the Observer, with the exception of the police department. As discussion has continued about whether to dissolve the Brooklyn Police Department and use the Dane County Sheriff’s Office instead, the village has increased its public safety budget by $80,000 to allow for more coverage hours and a full-time chief if BPD continues. The cost would be less if it were to contract with a single Dane County sheriff’s deputy. “Otherwise there weren’t any other big expenditures,” Kuhlman
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Thankful for community service project My husband and I have lived on Schneider Drive for almost 30 years. Although we pay taxes to the Village of Fitchburg, we’ve always considered Oregon “home”. I had the privilege of teaching in the Oregon School District for 25 years and continue to enjoy subbing in all six of the buildings. On Veteran’s Day around 40 wonderful people – men, women, girls and boys – ascended on our property to rake leaves, trim trees, dig up invasive plants and feed the brush into a wood chipper.
Within two hours, our lawn was spotless. We want to take this time to sincerely thank the Holy Mother of Consolation Knights of Columbus, Boy Scout Troop 50 and Cub Scout Troop 350. You made our day! (We also enjoyed grilled salmon that evening from the same scout troop). We are proud to be part of this community. Mike Goetz and Kristine Guderyon-Goetz City of Fitchburg
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uddenly, it’s hip to be stinky: a stinky cheese, that is. All of a sudden, Americans seem to be in love with cheeses that smell like our feet. I’m not talking about the classic stinkers our grandparents ate: Limburger, aged brick or Liederkranz. I’m talking about the rebirth of artisan-style, washedrinds boasting original names and demanding a special drawer in our refrigerators. As one of a handful of American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals in the United States (that means it took me years to become a certified cheese geek), I can tell you that a good, stinky cheese will always be easy to spot – or more accurateCarpenter ly, sniff – from a dozen feet away. A stinky cheese is almost always wet, with a sticky rind resulting from a daily liquid bath of brine and bacteria (hence, the term, washed-rind), and its eye-watering aroma originates from a strain of bacteria called brevibacterium linens (you can call them B-linens to sound hip). Fun fact: While brevibacterium linens come from soil, they are also found on human skin, specifically on our feet. Yes, that’s right, the same bacteria causing Limburger to pontificate with aromatic goodness also causes foot odor. Yummy. If you’re like me and grew up
in Wisconsin, chances are your grandparents ate cheese that smelled like feet. In fact, legend has it my grandfather kept a block of oozy, smelly Limburger in a glass jar on the kitchen counter so it was always room temperature (the better to spread on bread for a good cheese sandwich). While my grandmother tolerated this practice, her daughter-in-law (my mother, a city girl who married a farm boy), did not. When Dad tried to continue the tradition, his new wife promptly threw the Limburger outside. By the time I came along, stinky cheese was all but banned from the house. Mom had replaced it with Velveeta. It took me another 20 years before I realized there was more to cheese than processed slices or the colby we bought at the local factory. Today, stinky, washedrind cheeses are some of my favorites. A little history about smelly cheese: because many of the folks who emigrated to southern Wisconsin came from the region of where Limburger originated (modern-day Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany), these immigrants brought their cheese with them. By 1930, more than 100 cheese factories directly to our south in Green County were crafting Limburger. Today, less than a century later, just one cheese factory in the entire nation continues to make Limburger. Not surprisingly, it’s located in Green County, the epicenter of cheese making in Wisconsin,
at Chalet Cheese Cooperative, near Monroe. That’s right; just one factory in the entire United States produces enough Limburger for every man, woman and child in the nation to eat. That’s how much stinky cheese has gone out of style in the past few decades. However, a new generation of cheesemakers is taking stinky cheese to a more sophisticated level. Not content to copy his old-world European cousins, Wisconsin master cheesemaker Jon Metzig is crafting a new semi-soft, washed-rind cheese, called Red Willow. Crafted in the classic trappist style, Red Willow is hand-washed with a mixture of cultures and Scottish ale from Fox River Brewing Company in Appleton. Metzig makes the cheese by hand at his family’s Willow Creek Creamery in Berlin. He ages it aged for 30 days, elevating the aroma and flavor and giving it its namesake red hue. You’ll find it for sale locally at Metcalfe’s Market-Hilldale in Madison. Like many stinky cheeses, the smell – or bark, if you will – is often much worse than the bite. So don’t be afraid to get a wedge past your nose and on to your tongue. After all, we Wisconsinites have a tradition of loving stinky cheese, and today’s cheesemakers are delivering on more delicious varieties. Jeanne Carpenter and her husband, Uriah, are Village of Oregon residents.
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A December event will raise money for a 1991 Oregon High School graduate who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. The Julie Sheldon Sheldon Benefit, named after the woman it will raise funds for, will be Saturday, Dec. 2, at Doubledays in Cottage Grove from 4 p.m. until close. The event will include $5 food plates, drinks, music, a photo booth, bake sale, wine pull and raffles. Sheldon was diagnosed with Stage IV small cell lung cancer in August 2017, according to a news release, after she went to see her doctor for difficulty breathing and an X-ray showed a large mass on her lung. Sheldon, who lives in Cottage Grove, has a son who is a freshman at the
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U n ive r s i t y o f Wi s c o n sin-Baraboo. She recently finished her final day of work at RISE, formerly known as the Center for Families, where she was the fund development manager. “Dedicated to serving people in many communities, Julie has put her time and energy into numerous fundraiser and benefit events throughout the years,” the release said. “Now, family and friends have rallied to host a fundraiser to assist Julie with medical and living expenses.” Sheldon is the co-founder of Quiet Santa, an organization that offers a sensory friendly experience with Santa for children with special needs. She is also
the past president of the Autism Society of South Central Wisconsin, raised more than $27,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and partnered with local organizations to provide Christmas gifts to low-income families since 2004. She thanked the organizers of the event in a recent blog post on her PostHope site where she updates followers on her health. “I know it takes a lot of energy to pull something like this together,” Sheldon wrote. “I understand that your personal time is being compromised. I am very grateful. I just don’t seem to have the right word to express my gratitude; but it’s there and it’s ginormous.”
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posthope.org/juliesheldon A CT scan following her doctor visit revealed a 3-inch tumor on her lung, which had been blocking her windpipe, according to the release. “This diagnosis came as a surprise, considering this type of cancer is normally found in older adults with a history of smoking,” the release said. “For Julie, this was not the case.” An MRI showed the cancer had spread to her liver as well. She is currently undergoing treatment at the UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison. To find out more about Sheldon’s battle with cancer, visit posthope.org/ juliesheldon. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
Committee suggests budget amendments SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Crisis intervention training for 911 dispatchers, a diversity analysis and a conservation position were among amendments added last week by the Dane County Personnel and Finance committee. The committee signed off on a $538 million operating budget the Dane County Board was expected to approve at its Nov. 20 meeting, which falls after the Thanksgiving week deadline for the Observer. “It’s important to intervene at the earliest possible point before someone with mental illness becomes
involved with law enforcement,” said supervisor Paul Rusk, Chair of the Public Protection and Judiciary Committee. “Training our 911 dispatchers in crisis intervention will make a difference.” In terms of developing a mental health stabilization center, Rusk said it’s important to be mindful of any potential racial impacts of the initiative, and that the study needs to consider “real, historical, Dane County data.” The committee also recommended adding a new position to the Land and Water Resources Department to help implement policy recommendations from
the Healthy Farms, Healthy Lakes Task Force that began meeting this summer. County Board chair Sharon Corrigan said the board recognizes the department needs “staff capacity of address water quality issues.” “Our lakes are Dane County’s most important environmental, economic and recreational asset,” she said. Other proposed additions to the budget include $3 million for the Affordable Housing Development Fund and a commitment to provide $2 million a year for the next four years and $40,000 in additional funding for case management for seniors. “Again this year, there were many worthwhile
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admin.countyofdane.com/ budget/ programs competing for support,” said Personnel and Finance committee Chair Jenni Dye. “I think the board has worked hard to deliver a budget that not only reflects the community’s priorities but also bears in mind what taxpayers can actually afford.” Contact Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet. com.
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The senior center will offer an adult coloring group at 12:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month. Coloring materials are provided. Just come to relax your mind, tap into your creativity and spend time with others. For information, call 835-5801.
Jessica Michna will portray Margaret Cummins during a program at the senior center at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30. Cummins, head housekeeper of Balmoral Castle during the reign of Queen Victoria, will prepare for the arrival of the royal couple and their nine children. Michna will represent StrongWomen the traditions and history of the seaThe senior center is offering an son. For information, call 835-5801. exercise program for middle aged and older women called StrongWomen Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30- Resolution head start program 11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and ThursThe senior center and library joined days from 5:30-6:30 p.m. together to create a “resolution head The series is led by Vickie Carroll, start” health program that will run certified in both the basic and Booster Dec. 1 through Feb. 28. The program is designed to encourStrongWomen program. She has been a leader for over 18 months. age participants to try new things, pick up healthy habits and help out in Each class is $3. For information, call Carroll at 835- the community. Starting Dec. 1, par9486. ticipants can pick up a challenge sheet at the senior center or library. Each Thanksgiving meal time an activity is completed, submit People’s United Methodist Church, your name for a drawing of a prize of 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., will host a com- your choice. For information, visit munity Thanksgiving dinner from oregonpubliclibrary.org/resolution. noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations are required. Cost is Holiday celebration donation based. For information, call 835-3755 The Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Fire/EMS,
will hold holiday tree lighting and a chili dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at Waterman Park. There will be Christmas caroling and Santa will arrive on a firetruck. A chili dinner will follow at the fire station. Admission is free, but two non-perishable food items or monetary donation for the Oregon Area Food Pantry are requested. For information, visit oregonwi. com.
Breakfast with Santa The Oregon fire station will host K-9 Breakfast with Santa from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 2, at the fire station, 131 Spring St. Cost for adults is $5, kids are $3 and under 3 is free. For information, call 835-5587.
Health talk Visit the senior center at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, for a health talk on coughs and colds. Students from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy will present how to treat cough and cold symptoms. Students will also discuss some of the many over-the-counter medications offered to treat illnesses and which ones to avoid, as well as when to visit a physician. For information, call 835-5801.
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
Community calendar Thursday, November 23
• Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce closed • Library closed • Senior center closed
(ages 0-6), library, 835-3656
Thursday, November 30
• 2 p.m., “Christmas at Balmoral” history program (registration required), senior center, 835-5801
Friday, November 24
• Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce closed • Library closed • Senior center closed
Tuesday, November 28
• 10 a.m., Teetering Toddlers Storytime, library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing Babies Storytime, library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie Matinee: “Paris Can Wait,” senior center, 835-5801 • 7-8 p.m. RCI Choir concert, Oregon High School PAC, 456 S. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
Wednesday, November 29
• 10 a.m., Everybody Storytime
Friday, December 1
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.
Friday, Nov. 24 WOW: Oregon Community Band @ PAC (of Nov. 14) ORE: OHS Boys Hockey vs Middleton (of Nov. 18)
Tuesday, December 5
• 10 a.m., Teetering Toddlers Storytime, library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing Babies Storytime, library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie Matinee: Polar Express, senior center, 835-5801
• 10 a.m., Everybody Storytime, library, 835-3656 • 5:30 p.m., Tree lighting and dinner Wednesday, December 6 with Santa, Waterman Park and Fire Department, oregonwi.com • 10 a.m., Everybody Storytime (ages 0-6), library, 835-3656 Saturday, December 2 • 10:30 a.m., Great Beginnings • 7 a.m. to noon, K9 pancake breakfast, Oregon Fire Department, book club, library, 835-3656 • 10:30 a.m., Health talk: Coughs 113 Spring St., 835-3111 • 10 a.m., Dads and Donuts, library, and colds, senior center, 835-5801 835-3656 Thursday, December 7 • Noon, Kids explore (ages 5-12), • 6 p.m., Sew What-fabric food, library, 835-3656 library, 835-3656 • 7 p.m. OHS/OMS choir perforSunday, December 3 • 8 a.m. to noon, Knights of Colum- mances, Oregon High School PAC, bus pancake breakfast, Holy Moth- 456 S. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300
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Thursday, Nov. 23 WOW: Village Board Public Budget Hearing (of Nov. 20) ORE: OHS Fall Musical: Pirates of Penzance (of Nov. 12)8
er of Consolation Church, 651 N. Main St., oregonwi.com
Monday, Nov. 27 WOW: School Board Meeting –Live- 6:30pm ORE: OHS Boys Hockey vs Middleton (of Nov. 18) Tuesday, Nov. 28 WOW: Capitol City Band (of July 20) ORE: OHS Girls Basketball vs Baraboo – LIVE- 7:20pm
Wednesday, Nov. 29 WOW: School Board Saturday, Nov. 25 Meeting (of Nov. 27) WOW: Dan Small’s ORE: OHS Fall Musical: Deer Hunt Wisconsin Pirates of Penzance (of 2017 Nov. 12) ORE: OHS Girls Basketball vs Evansville Thursday, Nov. 30 (of Nov. 14) WOW: Oregon Community Band @ PAC Sunday, Nov. 26 (of Nov. 14) WOW: Holy Mother ORE: OHS Boys of Consolation Catholic Hockey vs Beaver Dam Church Service –LIVE -7:20pm ORE: OHS Fall Musical: Pirates of Penzance (of Nov. 12)
Senior center Monday, November 27 Lemon Baked Fish Tartar Sauce Packet ½ Baked Potato, Peas, Apricot Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Tapioca Pudding Cup VO – Hummus Wrap Tuesday, November 28 Chicken Parmesan Casserole Fresh Mixed Greens Ranch Dressing Whole Wheat Dinner Roll Cherry Cobbler VO – Black Bean Burger Wednesday, November 29 Sausage Gravy over a Biscuit Oven Roasted Potatoes Orange Juice Cup Spiced Pears Cinnamon Roll VO – Veggie Egg Bake Thursday, November 30 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM Friday, December 1 Homemade Chili Corn Salad Corn Bread Lime Jell-O with Fruit Cocktail M and M Cookie VO – Red Beans and Rice SO- Chicken Santa Fe Salad * On-site dining only *Contains Pork
Monday, November 27 Morning: Reflexology 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Get Fit 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, November 28 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Veterans Group 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:30 Bingo 9:45 Zumba Gold 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping Pick-N-Save 1:00 Movie: “ Paris Can Wait“ 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, November 29 9:00 CLUB 10:45 Sing-Along 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Get Fit Thursday, November 30 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 2:00 Jessica Michna 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, December 1 Card Party Saturday, November 18, 6:30 PM Hosted by Oregon Optimist Club
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 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8 and 10:30 a.m. Worship
Vineyard Community Church
Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon - Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard. com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship
Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli
At the Intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB 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.
The Blessing is Outside of Your Comfort Zone “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” —Philippians 4:13 NIV Ashley Hicks is a runner and co-founder of the group Black Girls RUN!, a group whose mission is to encourage all people (but especially black females) to make fitness and healthy living a priority. For Ashley Hicks, as for many runners, there is a spiritual and meditative aspect to running. She tells the story about preparing for her second marathon and in the process of buying some new running shoes telling the person who was helping her at the store that she wasn’t really excited about the race and just wanted to get through it. He told her to remember that “the blessing is outside of your comfort zone.” For anyone who has ever done any long-distance running, or any physical activity that took you past the limits of your comfort zone, you know how true this is. You must go beyond your comfort zone to get your second wind, and this is just as true for mental and spiritual efforts as it is for physical ones. God’s saving grace is more apt to come after the dark night of the soul. We simply aren’t likely to recognize God’s grace in the everyday routine, even though it’s always there. If you’re feeling a bit lackluster and blasé about life, or some aspect of it, press on until you hit that point where it starts to get uncomfortable, and remember that the blessing comes somewhere past that point. – Christopher Simon
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RCI: Complications came from parents not using entire drop-off lane, causing back ups Continued from page 1 students. Those growing numbers are complicated, he said, by parents not using the entire drop-off lane – causing backups into the street – and vehicles turning left into the lot back up traffic on S. Perry Pkwy. “This means traffic trying to turn left exiting the parking lot cannot get out, which adds to the congestion issue,” he told the
Observer in an email Friday. “We also have two four-way stops at Burr Oak and South Main Street, which stops traffic and doesn’t allow for a smooth flow.” Uhl said while getting rid of the left turns will “help keep traffic moving” around the school, it won’t likely eliminate the congestion issues altogether. In February 2015, prompted by concerns of residents across the street
for students’ safety because of the number of vehicles going in and out, the school district worked with the OPD to create a marked crosswalk just west of the parking lot. According to the district, RCI has 597 students this year, compared to 574 last school year and 560 the year before. Contact Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet. com. Photo by Scott De Laruelle
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Boys hockey
Panthers edged in opener JEREMY JONES Sports editor
Oregon’s boys hockey team dropped the puck on its 2017-18 season Saturday evening against the Middleton team that ended its season a year ago in the regional finals. And although the Panthers had a much better showing, penalties played a pivotal role in the team’s 2-1 loss. Oregon gave as gave up a power-play goal late in the first period and then lost two players to ejections in the third period inside Oregon Ice Arena. Oregon tied the game four minutes into the second period when senior forward Bryce MacLeod beat Middleton goaltender Cole Garver, who had 32 saves. MacLeod scored low to the glove side while falling to the ice four minutes into the second period. “That was just a scrappy, right-place-at-the-righttime goal and a great effort by that line,” Jochmann said. “That’s a group of guys that haven’t had a lot of playing time. For them to be able to go out and get one – that was pretty cool.” A couple of deflections in front of the Oregon net, however, led to Middleton’s game-winner from Andrew Chafe late in the period, though. “I didn’t have proper vision to the puck,” Ayers said. “I wasn’t sure where it was, and it went through.” The Panthers had a couple of chances to pull even again late in the game but were unable to do so with a pair of their top forwards already in the locker room. Damon was ejected midway through the third period for fighting behind the Oregon net, and Hughes was sent to the shower early after a fourth penalty. “We know we have a pretty talented team, we just have to harness it in the right direction,” Jochmann said. “It’s a heck of a game to have out of the gate. The scoreboard didn’t turn out the way we wanted it to, but it was the first game of the season. You want to be able to win in February as opposed to needing to win in November.” A questionable 5-minute major late in the first period for boarding by Panther senior Tristan Hughes led to Middleton’s first goal. Ayers, who made 21 saves in goal, got a piece of the initial shot by Anton Chung before Bryce Schushter flipped a backhand shot up and over the Oregon junior with eight seconds remaining in the period. “I thought it was a clean hit, as far as technique goes. But did our guy hit their guy really hard? Yeah, he did,” Jochmann said. “Sometimes officials react to how loud the boards are. They made the call, and there is nothing we can do about that.” As far as the power play, Jochmann said
Boys hockey
Panthers look to overtake the Crusaders this season JEREMY JONES Sports editor
develop a few more ways to score. He scored 156 points last season and hit 21 3-pointers. He averaged 6.8 points per game. Seniors Brandon Blanke (6-2 forward), Jack Weiland (6-0 guard)
Third-year coach Mike Jochmann and the Oregon boys hockey team expect to challenge for the Badger South Conference title this season. Jochmann, who has compiled a 32-17-2 record over the past two seasons at the helm, told the Observer this might be his best team so far. He has even picked the Panthers to win their first conference title this season ahead of Madison Edgewood and Monona Grove. The Panthers finished second in the Badger South last year with a 8-2-0 record (16-9-1 overall), falling twice to the Crusaders. They hope with the return 12 letterwinners, they also can go deeper into the WIAA playoffs than last season, when they beat the Eastside Lakers in the opening round before falling to Middleton. “As long as the team buys into the philosophy we have built for this season and trusts in the process, we expect to have a nice long season,” Jochmann said. Second-team forward Zak Roskos, defenseman Carson Timberlake, Tyler Damon, Laszlo Orosz all return and are expected to be major offensive contributors. Newcomers Tristan Hughes, Tyson Rohrer and Colton Eyers will also be added to the mix this season and will be counted on quickly. “Obviously, Tyler has a great shot. He’s a sniper,” Jochmann said. “Tristan has a wicked shot, and I think we’re going to see it this season. It’s going to be a mix of guys picking corners and just grinding things out down low.” Perhaps the biggest addition to the team this season won’t even be on the ice come game night. New assistant coach Tony Libert, a former Middleton High School co-head coach, brings a wealth of knowledge to the program. Oregon graduated firstteam all-conference defenseman Lucas Hefty, honorable mention forwards Alex Verhagen and Calvin Schneider and honorable mention goaltender Henry Roskos, as well as forwards Sam Hakes and forward Ian Schildgen. Verhagen led the team in goals (24), and Schneider paced the Panthers with a team-high 25 assists. Hakes (6 goals, 10 assists) and Schildgen (5G, 8A) were
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Sophomore forward Colton Eyers tries to slip a shot past Middleton goaltender Cole Garver. Oregon lost the non-conference game 2-1. Garver stopped 32 shots on goal. Middleton, which finished 1-for-4 with the man-advantage, didn’t run anything special or anything the Panthers hadn’t seen and knew how to defend. “It’s early in the season. We’ve just got some stuff to work on,” he said. The Panthers finished the game 0-for-3 on the power play. Oregon travels to Sheboygan for a tournament with Ashwaubenon, Kenosha, Stevens Point Pacelli, Whitefish Bay and the Red Raiders. “I think we’ve got a lot to show in our tournament next week,” Ayers said.
What’s next Oregon travels to the Sheboygan Blue Line Ice Center Friday-Sunday for a hockey tournament. Sheboygan South, Ashwaubenon, Kenosha Bradford, Pacelli, Whitefish Bay and Xavier will all be competing.
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Inexperienced squad hopes to learn quickly ANTHONY IOZZO Assistant sports editor
The Oregon boys basketball team has only four returning letterwinners, and the other 11 on the roster have minimal basketball experience at the high school level. That makes the 2017-18 Panthers a team that will look to learn quickly from mistakes and will need someone to step up as a proven leader, said coach Jon Nedelcoff, who added that this is the most inexperienced team he has ever coached. Oregon (10-13 overall in 201617, 4-8 conference) played summer ball together and begins the season with the strength of ball movement. With no true center or power forward on the roster, the post will not be the go-to option. But Nedelcoff said being unselfish will help on a team with mostly wings and guards. Scoring will be about flow and sharing the ball to get someone open. Oregon will also have to protect
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The returning letterwinners for the Oregon boys basketball team (from left) are: Jack Weiland, De’Andre Burrell, Ethan Victorson and Brandon Blanke. the ball and do the little things like being in the right position for rebounds, Nedelcoff said. “We will have to have battle each game and practice on just getting better each day with the aspects of the game that take no talent,” Nedelcoff wrote in a preview
questionnaire. “Having a next-play mentality along with being accountable will be key to improving as individuals and team progression.” Junior Ethan Victorson (5-foot11 guard) has the most experience out of all the returners. He can catch and shoot and will need to
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Schrimpf drops 19 points to help Panthers win second straight to start season What’s next
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Returning letterwinners for the Oregon boys hockey team (front, from left) are: Sawyer LaChance, Carson Timberlake, Tyler Damon, Matt Strassman and Jacob Ayers; (back) Ryan Michek, Laszlo Orosz, Hayden Bell, Bryce MacLeod, Andy Ziomek, Zak Roskos and Gage Schildgen.
Hockey: Sheboygan Thanksgiving tournament up next for the Panthers Continued from page 9 steady players who appeared in all 24 games last season. Roskos finished the season 14-15-1 with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage. He had three shutouts. Hefty was solid at both ends of the ice, finishing fourth on the team with 15 goals and 19 assists, while also leading Oregon on the blue line. Who takes over for Roskos in net is perhaps the biggest question this season.
Oregon hosted Monroe Tuesday after the Observer’s early Thanksgiving deadline. Oregon hosts Madison East at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27. point guard Izzie Peterson had eight rebounds and five points, and junior 5-7 guard Jenna Statz added 10 points. Junior Ava Douglas led Reedsburg with 20 points.
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Junior Jacob Ayers returns with the most varsity experience, but fellow junior Hunter Newton, who spent the past two years playing in the Midget program, could also see time in net. Ayers started four games last year, winning all four while compiling a 1.49 goalsagainst average and a .925 save percentage. He had one shutout. “Winning conference is always our biggest goal,” Ayers said. “We’re always focused on that.”
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Conference still goes through Crusaders Madison Edgewood (13-10-1 overall, 9-1-0 conference) has won the last nine consecutive Badger South titles and the Crusaders returns a plethora of talent. First-team forwards Carter Hottman, a senior, and junior Jake Schmaltz are both back as well as second-team defense Hunter Stracka and honorable mention forward Drew Lenz. Firstteam defense Bryce Kessel was the only all-conference Crusader to graduate. Hottman scored a team-best 27 goals and setup 15 more. Schmaltz finished second on the team with 19 goals and first with 25 helpers. Lenz had 11 goals
The Oregon girls basketball team is 2-0 this season after a 65-48 win Friday at Reedsburg. Sophomore 5-foot-8 guard Kaitlyn Schrimpf finished with 19 points, going 7-for10 from the field, and senior 6-1 forward/center Ellen McCorkle added 13 rebounds and 10 points. The Panthers led 35-23 at halftime and never trailed in the second half. Sophomore shooting guard Liz Uhl was 3-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 12 points and five rebounds. Sophomore 5-5
and 23 assists and Stracka added 5 goals and 11 assists. Monona Grove (8-16-1, 6-4-0) finished third but graduated first-team seniors Andryi Nahirniak (goaltender) and forwards Keaton Gill and second-team Alex Baldwin. Stoughton (6-16-1, 4-6-0) could be the darkhorse this season with the return of second-team goaltender Carson Roisum (.909 save percentage) and honorable mention defenseman Sam Wahlin (5G, 6A). The Vikings graduated Justin Gibbons (26G, 10A) and Zeth Zeichert (5G, 8A).
The Oregon Whalers (4-14-0) lost two games last weekend against the Willmar WarHawks (10-6-1). Oregon fell 4-3 on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. Carter Gobstick scored all three Whaler
goals in Friday’s loss, and Nick Rogers had two goals and an assist on Saturday. Goaltender Brendan Earls made 33 saves in each game. - Jeremy Jones
Boys bb: Season begins Friday Continued from page 9 and De’Andre Burrell (6-1 forward/guard) also got varsity experience last season. Nedelcoff said Blanke does the little things, including passing and being in the right position for rebounds. Weiland is another catch-and-shoot player who can make big shots. Burrell started organized ball last season, Nedelcoff added. Junior Nolan Look (5-10 guard) is back after gaining some experience on varsity reserve. He will have an edge to get playing time this season. One of the newcomers is freshman Eric Victorson (5-9 guard). Nedelcoff said while moving to varsity as a freshman is a big leap, Eric Victorson has an “edge and tenacity” and would have made the team even if it had was more experienced players available. JV players moving up to varsity are seniors Dan Koopman (5-11 forward/
What’s next Oregon travels to Evansville at 7:15 p.m. Friday and hosts Baraboo at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28. guard), Kardelle Phillips (5-10 forward/ guard) and Cedric Girard (6-3 (forward/center) and juniors Connor Belville (5-10 forward/guard), Sean Benet (6-6 center), Carter Erickson (6-3 forward/guard/center), Ian Ganshert (5-10 guard), Ryan Taplick (6-4 (forward/guard) and Zach Tower (5-11 forward/guard). Graduates moving on include Michael Landry (202 points), Christian Bultman (honorable mention, 198 points), Matt Pearson (second-team all-conference, 156 points), Brett Wannebo (63 points), Steve Moravec (130 points) and Ian Murphy (64 points).
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The Oregon boys basketball team has some of the least amount of varsity experience in the Badger South Conference this season. That will present a challenge, with Stoughton, Monona Grove, Madison Edgewood and Monroe all bringing back a lot of experience. Stoughton (19-5 overall in 2016-17, 10-2 conference) and Edgewood (19-6, 10-2) shared the Badger South Conference title last season. Stoughton lost 6-foot-1 senior first-team all-conference Jordan DiBenedetto (367 points) for the season to a knee injury during football season. But the Vikings bring back senior second-teamers 6-1 Max Fernholz (307 points) and 6-4 Tommy McClain (227 points). The Vikings graduated 6-0 point guard Troy Slaby, who finished with 464 points last season. Edgewood brings back 6-4 first-team senior Mendela Deang (450 points). The Crusaders graduate 6-4 first-teamer Alex Arians (472 points), who was the Badger South Player of the Year. Monona Grove (17-8,
2017 conference schedule Date Dec. 1 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Jan. 4 Jan. 9 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 23 Jan. 27 Feb. 3 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb. 22
Opponent Time/Result at Milton 7:15 p.m. Monroe 7:30 p.m. at Edgewood 7:15 p.m. Watertown 7:30 p.m. at Monona Grove 7:15 p.m. Stoughton 7:30 p.m. at Fort Atkinson 7:15 p.m. at Edgewood 9:45 a.m. Milton 7:30 p.m. at Monroe 7:15 p.m. Edgewood 7:30 p.m. at Watertown 7:15 p.m. Monona Grove 7:30 p.m. at Stoughton 7:15 p.m. Fort Atkinson 7:30 p.m.
9-3) brings back 6-6 firstteam senior Jake Schroeckenthaler (448 points). The Silver Eagles graduate 6-3 second-teamer Mitch Kelsey (247 points) and 6-0 honorable mention Dan Smith (179 points). The Silver Eagles also bring back 5-8 junior Caden Nelson (163 points) and 6-6 forward Sam Hepp (138 points). Monroe (11-13, 5-7)
brings back 6-0 senior honorable mention Brayden Zettle (240 points) but graduated 5-11 first-teamer Alex Tordoff (379 points) and 6-0 second-teamer Carter Sawdey (264 points). Fort Atkinson (5-18, 3-9) returns honorable mention seniors Connor O’Brien and Jesse Kutz, and Milton (2-21, 1-11) brings back honorable mention senior Mark Bowditch.
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Going ‘mad’ with science Brooklyn Elementary School students got a visit from “Mad Science” Thursday, Nov. 9, as part of the school’s Math and Mad Science night. The organization performs experiments to get kids interested in
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Front row from left, Tessa Willamson, Aiden Beach, Sawyer Wanta, Leo Golden, Tony Perkins and Gabriel Peckham react to a science trick performed during the show.
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For example, while there was and remains opposition to the town’s PDR program, Minihan noted that town residents approved it decisively and continue to support it. “When we proposed the PDR program, it meant the people were going to pay a full third more for their local tax rate,” he explained. “They passed it 56-44 percent, and we held a three-day voting period to make sure everybody got a chance to vote.” He said town residents have been participating “in a big way, and they put their money where their interests were. It’s kind of unheard of.” But, Minihan said, there remain threats to what Dunn has accomplished. He sees them in administrations at the state and national levels. “We have anticipated that we will be focused on at some point and have a reserve to fight that legally,” he said. “If they can change in any way what we’ve done, it’ll be a victory for those forces. … We are the antithesis of what’s going on right now.” Minihan said Dunn’s efforts have been helped by friendly administrations in Madison and Dane County, and he credits his wife of 52 years for being his “inspiration behind everything.” The couple didn’t have children – although they have adopted grandchildren – which Minihan said is the reason they’ve had the time to dedicate themselves to their “mission” in Dunn. “There was a mission here, to do something that would put our society on the right track and hopefully demonstrate what could happen,” he said. “It’s a small piece of the earth. I mean, this is not momentous. It’s a small community that got together and decided to do the right thing. “It’s my wife’s and my legacy.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com
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The Oregon Community Resource Network is eying the Oregon Youth Center as its next fundraising project for a new building. OYC is housed in the village’s former EMS building, at right. Kids often play basketball close to the parking lot and street, which both nonprofit boards hope to remedy with a new space.
Center: Communication, mutual respect makes OYC and OCRN partnership a ‘good fit’ Continued from page 1 also playing outside close to the street. “They’ve been doing the best they can with the space they’ve been given, but it’s an old shed, it’s an old garage,” OCRN board treasurer Jessica Hrubes said. “They’re bursting at the seams.” An expansion of the center to twice that size or more would probably need help from the village, which has more property on that lot. The village already provides free rent for the center (considered a $6,000 contribution), as well as a $9,000 annual payment that is being increased to $10,000 for 2018. The center also receives funding from other area municipalities, the Dane County Department of Human Services and the United Way. OYC director Diane Newlin said she’s “extremely thankful” to the village and the other groups for their support, because without them the center “would not exist.” This year alone, from January through September, 196 kids from the Oregon School District have already visited the youth center 4,649 times, and those numbers are expected to grow. Joint members of the OYC/ OCRN boards are in the process of touring area youth centers to get ideas for a new space, and they’ve already started their wish list — just as the food pantry had done for its building project. Some of their top priorities are to have an open, accessible, one-story building, a commercial kitchen, a multipurpose gym floor for indoor play, a homework computer lab and a safe green space for outdoor activities and gardening. “We are thankful to have a space for our kids,” Newlin said. “But … they deserve a castle, and this is not quite a castle.”
Used to uncertainty Talk of a new building is a welcome surprise for the OYC, considering it almost closed a few years ago. The YMCA of Dane County had been operating the OYC since 2004, but in 2014 it threatened to cut ties because it had been doing so at a loss of nearly $14,000. In
OYC wish list • One-story, energy-efficient building • Open and accessible layout • Office for director and assistant • Gathering room • Multipurpose gym and theater space • Homework computer lab • Outside green space, basketball court and garden area • Lock for kitchen door and pantry for food storage • Proper storage space with large commercial refrigerator/ freezer to preserve donations • Electronic charging station • Windows on all doors so children can be seen at all times • Place for many backpacks and coats near the entry • Furnishings • Washer and dryer for kitchen towels, clothing donations and blankets • Wash tub sink for paint brushes and craft projects • Easy-to-clean floor (no carpet) • Clothing care closet for donations • Other items to be determined (in progress)
Oregon Middle School seventh-grader Taylor Daniels vacuums the floors at the Oregon Youth Center after school. order to allow the center to continue to be run in a village-owned building and receive other funding, the village required a contract with an organization and that it take out liability insurance. So Newlin worked with local parents and other community members to establish an advisory board and to save the program. OYC quickly transitioned to a corporation, and within a few months, it became an independent, tax-exempt, nonprofit organization, Oregon Youth Center, Inc., with a new board of directors. OYC’s future was again in doubt the following year when the Village of Brooklyn, in the midst of all-around budget cuts, voted not to make its $3,800 requested contribution. Had it not provided any funding, the center faced the possibility of losing its county funding, as well, which would have meant closing in August 2016. However, Brooklyn’s village board was persuaded to give $3,000, and the OYC held fundraisers to make up the rest. The OYC has faced other struggles from time to time, such as shortages of snacks, but the community always seems to come through, Newlin said. The nonprofit also received a grant from The Capital Times Kids Fund last
Oregon Youth Center, Inc. director Diane Newlin, left, and assistant director Yessenia Martines, right, staff the OYC, a free, supervised, drop-in program for grades 5-9 in the Oregon School District. year to expand its garden space and holds shirt and dance fundraisers. “This is an amazing community, and we are so happy to be able to run a program in such a giving and supportive environment,” Newlin said.
In good hands A capital building and fundraising project requires good communication and mutual respect between organizations, and so far OYC and OCRN seem to be a “good fit,” Glysch said.
It also helps that they both have an established board of directors. “Both boards are very strong, get things done, get along and have a good reputation in the community,” OYC/OCRN board member Erin Chisman said. “I think this is a really winning match.” OYC/OCRN board member Denise Arnold also said part of what makes OYC successful is having consistent leadership in Newlin as director for the past seven years. Fellow board member and youth services librarian Kelly Allen said Newlin’s presence “helps maintain community partnerships with the youth center.” “We’ve shown these positive youth-adult relationships, and we’ve worked really hard to
strengthen their bonds not only to the youth center but to the community at large,” Newlin said. Newlin said the building project is not a question of “if” but “when,” because “OCRN is a group of go-getters.” None of them is more so than Glysch. As the founder of the Friends of the Historic Oregon Water Tower in 2014 and a founding member of OCRN since 2015, Glysch has already had his hands in the pump house, water tower and food pantry fundraising campaigns. He’s “still in awe” of these “once-in-alifetime” opportunities, and he’s excited to take on the next project. While there were some sleepless nights and moments of uncertainty (especially when realizing the price tag for the food pantry was about five times more than the pump house and water tower), he’s learned a lot throughout the process and has been overwhelmed by the community’s support. Glysch said he’ll never forget last Thanksgiving evening when he received an email from the person who donated anonymously to all three fundraising projects. Impressed by Glysch’s work, the “angel investor” wanted to meet with him and was moved to contribute a total of $550,000 for the food pantry. That announcement energized the final push of fundraising efforts so the new building could open within months rather than what could have been years, Glysch said. “I honestly feel that had we not done the two restorations and they had not seen, not necessarily just me, but how the community sort of came together to finish those two projects, I don’t think they would’ve come forward for the food pantry,” he said. Glysch said he thinks the “oneproject-at-a-time mentality works for us.” So even though OCRN would like to address senior housing in the future, the group is focusing on the youth center first. “We want to make sure that each one is a success … and that after each one is built, that it’s sustainable and gets off to a good start,” Glysch said.
Oregon Youth Center plan: Go big, move quickly SAMANTHA CHRISTIAN Observer correspondent
The Oregon Youth Center is projected to need at least 25 percent more space to accommodate a growing population, according to a space needs analysis conducted in 2015 for the village’s civic campus planning, which looks ahead at the next 30 years. But it’s not just an increase in square
footage that the OYC and Oregon Community Resource Network boards are discussing. It’s also how the space is configured to properly serve this energetic age group. Since the idea for a new building is still in its infancy, there are many unknowns. However, when pressed to estimate the potential size, cost and timeline, OCRN board chair Randy Glysch said he thinks the new building could be double or triple the size, close to a million dollars and
quick, like other fundraising projects he’s been involved in. “You’ll see us move fast here,” he said. The OYC likes the location, conveniently close to multiple schools, parks and the library, so its top choice would be to stay in or near the same spot. Initial plans — including demolishing the current structure — would need more space than is available now, but it could be accomplished by encroaching on an
adjacent village storage shed. If that building were to come down, OYC and OCRN board members have hinted, programming could continue during construction. They plan to discuss the project with the Village Board at its Dec. 4 meeting. But village administrator Mike Gracz was reserved in his comments with the Observer, saying in an email that “the impact of the new youth center on its surrounding property will be reviewed in the future.”
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Continued from page 1 Orchestra at the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras’ fall concert in Middleton. And after winning WYSO’s Youth Concerto Competition, she will play in the honored position in front of the orchestra next spring. Krier knows music will be a large part of her life m ov i n g f o r w a r d , a s i t has for as long as she can remember. But as the OHS junior starts looking ahead to college, she has some decisions to make about what comes next.
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Finding her groove S eve n t h g r a d e m i g h t s e e m y o u n g t o h ave a moment of such assurance, but then, Isabelle had an early start. In the Krier household, “there was always music in the background,” she said, noting her mother Catherine’s simple rule: you have to play an instrument, but “only” until you go to college. When Isabelle’s sister Cassandre – three years Isabelle’s elder – picked the flute, Isabelle resolved to pick up the violin, though she was only in kindergarten at the time. Today, Catherine plays the piano and has a sister who tours internationally as a pianist. And both Krier children have followed mom’s rule about playing an instrument, at least until college. The training has proven worthwhile, and has been aided along the way by Isabelle’s intimate, innate knowledge of musical notes. “I have perfect pitch,” Krier explains. “If someone plays a chord or something, I can pick out every note they’re playing. If I hear a song on the radio, I can automatically play it, because I know what the notes are.”
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Violinist Isabelle Krier plays with pianist Tom Waegli. Krier won WYSO’s Youth Concert Competition and will be playing in front of the orchestra this spring. Even so, Krier remembers a “breakdown” in first grade when she briefly felt she was “done with the violin.” Even now, she admits “practicing isn’t my favorite thing,” but she acknowledges that it takes dedication to truly hone her craft. “As long as I put in the hard work and effort, and really learn my pieces, I can get there,” Krier said. In addition to being a highly-recognized violinist, Krier leads an active life at OHS. She’s proud of her grades and considers herself more of a STEM person than a History/English one. She plays number two singles on the tennis team and is just as driven in sports and academics as she is with music. “When tennis season is over, violin season starts,” she explained. A c c o r d i n g t o K r i e r, there’s more carryover between the two than you
might think. “The mental toughness is a huge part of it,” Krier argued. “When you’re playing your piece, you’re all alone. It’s up to you whether you’re going to be confident or not. If you’re not confident in your strokes, you’re not going to execute. If you’re not confident in what you’re playing (musically), you’re not going to execute.”
creation of a Neighborhood Identification Sign Zoning Overlay zoning district. A copy of the proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances is on file at the office of the Village Clerk. Office hours of the Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 to 12:00 on Friday. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission intends to deliberate and act upon the proposed amendments. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request Peggy S.K. Haag Village Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP
who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Clerk’s office at 835-3200 with 48 hours notice. Posted: October 18, 2017 Amended: November 14, 2017 Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP
Next steps As she begins to think about colleges, the various styles of different schools are front-and-center in her mind. A school like Oberlin might not be classical enough for her taste, but something more traditional might stifle her other pursuits. “Ever since I was really young, (my dream) was Juilliard to study with Itzhak Perlman,” Krier said. “That’s what I really wanted.”
N ow, s h e ’s c h o o s i n g between devoting herself fully to a music school or perhaps going somewhere with a good music program where she could double-major with another degree. For Catherine, it’s hard to know which path to encourage. “For a parent, it’s very frustrating,” she said. “You don’t want to make the wrong choice. I don’t know if I want to say to her, ‘Ok, go more to music” and four years later (hear), ‘Well, I hate it so much’ and we go back to something else.” Catherine, who, along with her husband Thierry, immigrated from France 23 years ago, knows well the path ahead if her daughter chooses to become a professional musician: her sister, Isabelle’s aunt, has performed in international competitions for years. “I saw that and how much
it is demanding (from her),” Catherine said. In the meantime, Isabelle has more than enough on her plate, working on a challenging program for an international competition: an entire Bach sonata, a full Tchaikovsky concert and a Beethoven piano and violin concerto totaling around 90 minutes of music – all memorized. Still, her eyes light up when she talks about playing music, and her passion is palpable. As she looked off to the side and into her own memories, she tried to describe the feeling she gets when she’s standing alone on stage, the last echoes of her music fading around her. “There’s nothing else like it,” she said.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Published in the Village of Oregon, On November 23, 2017. Peggy S.K. Haag, Village Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP
istrator will be open for receipt of such filing of forms between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays except for holidays and except said office will be open until 5:00 PM on January 2, 2018. PLEASE NOTE: The District Office will be closed for the holidays on November 23 and 24, 2017, and December 25, 26, 27, 28 29, 2017 and January 1, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, THAT IF A PRIMARY IS NECESSARY, THE PRIMARY WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, February 20, 2018 A description of the school district boundaries can be obtained from the school district office. Dated this 22nd day of November, 2017 __________________________ Krista Flanagan Oregon School District Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP
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OHS junior Isabelle Krier has played a lot of instruments in her 16 years, her favorites being the cello and French horn, though said she almost passes out just looking at horn players sustain their breath. And there’s just something about the tone of the violin she “loves.” “It’s different than any other instrument,” Krier explains. “You can say a viola, a cello, but come on. (The violin) goes low enough where you can be very meaty and soulful, at the same time you can be very virtuosic.” Krier plays percussion as part of the school’s Symphonic Winds and Percussion class, and last year played some funk tunes in the percussion ensemble. She’s branched out to play different styles of music, and likes different aspects about what she’s played, saying some times, it isn’t the most technically challenging music that’s the most fun. When she isn’t listening to Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2 – “her jam” last summer – Krier says she listens to everything (except country) and occasionally rocks out with her dad, listening to Pink Floyd. Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.
Legals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT VILLAGE OF OREGON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village Planning Commission of the Village of Oregon will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 6:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin to discuss and consider approval for a conditional use permit application submitted on behalf of Patrick Macke, applicant (Raschbert Investments LLC – property owners), to allow for a raised roof sign on the property described as follows: 116 Braun Road, Village of Oregon, Dane County Parcel No. 165-0509-012-3037-9 A copy of the conditional use permit application and supporting documentation is available at the office of the Village Clerk. Office hours of the Clerk are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Subsequent to the hearing, the Commission intends to deliberate and act upon the request. Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials at the meeting to be in an accessible location or format must contact the Village Clerk at (608) 835-3118, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of the meeting so that any necessary arrangements can be made to accommodate each request Peggy S.K. Haag Village Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP ***
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGAMENDING SIGN REGULATIONS AND CREATING A NEIGHBORHOOD SIGN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT VILLAGE OF OREGON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Commission of the Village of Oregon will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2017 in the Board Room of the Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, Wisconsin, for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed amendments to the Village of Oregon Code of Ordinances relating to Sign Regulations and the
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AGENDA OREGON TOWN BOARD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 6:00 P.M. OREGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD OREGON, WI 53575 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting 1. Call Town Board meeting to order. 2. The Town Board will meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85 (1)(C) to discuss personnel. 3. The board will adjourn from closed session. 4. Discussion and possible Approval re: Park Committee Recommendations. 5. Adjournment. Note: Agendas are subject to amendment after publication. Check the official posting locations (Town Hall, Town of Oregon Recycling Center and Oregon Village Hall) including the Town website at www.town.oregon.wi.us or join the Town’s e-mail list to receive agendas at townoforegon@mailbag.com. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the town may be in attendance at any of the meetings to gather information; however, no action will be taken by any governmental body at said meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to in the meeting notice. Requests from persons with disabilities
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF OREGON Notice is hereby given that Jeanne M. Carpenter, agent for Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese LLC, has filed an application for a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage & “Class C” Wine License with the Village Clerk for the Village of Oregon for the property at 114 North Main Street, d/b/a Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, Oregon, Wisconsin. The Village Board will discuss and consider this application at their Village Board meeting on December 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. This notice is given pursuant to Section 125.04(3)(g), W.S. & Village Ordinance 16-17 114 North Main Street, Village of Oregon, Dane County Parcel No. 165-0509-122-0214-7 Peggy Haag, Village Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP *** ***
NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION VILLAGE OF OREGON APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Village of Oregon, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated and begin April 17, 2018. Office, Incumbent Village Trustee, Jerry Bollig Village Trustee, Jeff Boudreau Village Trustee, Doug Brethauer NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Friday, December 1, 2017, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 in the office of the Village Clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the deadline for incumbent candidates who do not intend to seek re-election to file the Notification of Non-candidacy (EL-163) is Friday, December 22, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 3, 2018 CORRECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Oregon School District, on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for school board members is three years beginning on Monday, April 23, 2018. Also, at previous annual meetings, the electors established area representation for said School District and that a prospective candidate must be a legal resident of the area he/she seeks to represent and that the offices to be filled at this election and the areas to be represented by the officers elected are as follows: Office, Incumbent Area I Village of Oregon, Steve Zach Area IV – Village of Brooklyn, Towns of Oregon, Montrose, Brooklyn and Union, Jeff Ramin NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any eligible qualified elector desiring to be a candidate for the office of School Board member must file a Campaign Registration Statement and a Declaration of Candidacy stating that he/she is a qualified elector with the undersigned School District Clerk or designee not later than 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Forms may be obtained at the office of the District Administrator of said School District located in the School District Services Office, 123 East Grove Street, Oregon, Wisconsin and, NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN by the undersigned School District Clerk that he has established this office of the District Administrator as his office for the purpose of filing such campaign registration statements and declarations and that the office of the District Administrator is the proper place for filing such forms. The Office of the District Admin-
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OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION “…HELPING STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL…” FROM OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: OSD INNOVATION CENTER, OHS, 456 NORTH PERRY PARKWAY Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice of Meeting and Approval of Agenda AGENDA A. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Approval of Payments 3. Treasurer’s Report, if any 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements,
if any 5. Staff Assignments, if any 6. Field Trip Requests, if any 7. Acceptance of Donations, if any: B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04 has established an opportunity for the public to address the Board. In the event community members wish to address the Board, 15 minutes will be provided; otherwise the agenda will proceed as posted. C. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report 2. Student Report 3. WATG School Board Award D. ACTION ITEMS 1. From Policy: - 2018-2019 School Calendar 2. WASB Delegate and Alternate E. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy b. Vision Steering 2. Board Feedback on Student Achievement Report F. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. School Board Election 2. Superintendent’s Report G. CLOSING 1. Future Agenda 2. Check Out H. ADJOURNMENT Go to: www.oregonsd.org/board meetings/agendas for the most updated version agenda. Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP ***
SPRING ELECTION NOTICE TOWN OF RUTLAND APRIL 3, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Rutland, on the third day of April 2018, the following officers are to be elected: A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Jim Lunde, whose term will expire April 17, 2018. A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Nancy Nedveck for a term that will end April 17, 2018. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that nominations for the offices will be made at a Town Caucus to be held in January 2018, at the Rutland Town Hall. Dawn George, Clerk Published: November 23, 2017 WNAXLP ***
Obituary
Thomas William McCarthy, 91, died on Nov. 14, 2017, at Brookdale Memory Care, Middleton. Bill was born March 7, 1926, in La Valle, Wis. to James and Mary Ellen (Slaney)
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and great-grandchildren Sam and Max Eton and Maverick and Madelynn Topp. Bill will be greeted in Heaven by his wife Delores, two infant sons, Peter and Richard, his parents and siblings, Edward McCarthy, Robert McCarthy, Eleanor Cary, Lucille M c C a r t h y, C a t h e r i n e Westbury, Joanie Richards and James McCarthy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Richland Center with Monsignor Roger Scheckel officiating. Visitation will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, from 10 a.m. until the time
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of the service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery with military graveside rites to be provided by the Local Military Memorial Honor Unit. Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences can be made at prattfuneralservice.com. Bill’s family wishes to thank Brookdale Memory Care and Agrace Hospice for being so kind and thoughtful during Bill’s final journey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Friends of Melanchthon Creek Cemetery c/o Michael Shields, 25659 Shields Lane, Hillsboro, WI 54634.
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community, volunteering at the thrift shop, working for the Democratic Committee, and working to save the Richland Center Performing Arts Center. Bill was an avid reader on a variety of subjects and Bill and Delores traveled throughout the United States, Europe and Central America. Bill is survived by his children, Timothy (Barb) of Cozad, Nebraska, Mary Jane (Dr. John Lindholm) McCarthy of Madison, Ann Marie McCarthy of Madison, Margaret (Brad) Gilbertson of Mt. Horeb, and JoAnn (Jon) Dary of Stoughton, grandchildren Shane McCarthy, Mike and Jeff Topp, Sarah Elton, Toni Johns, and Erik and Monica Dary,
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McCarthy. After graduating from Reedsburg High School, Bill joined the army and served in Europe during WWII. He married Delores Jelinek on Nov. 29, 1952, at Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Yuba, Wis. Bill and Delores farmed side by side for 20 years. Bill was a social and curious person. He taught conservation in the Jolly Mixers 4-H club, was active in the NFO and in 1966 ran for Wisconsin State Senator against Gordon Roseleip. Bill worked for the US Postal Service in Madison from 1969 to 1988. In 1994 Bill and Delores retired to the lovely countryside of Richland Cent e r. H e e m b r a c e d h i s
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The Oregon Public Library is accepting applications for two (2) part time Library Page Positions. One position averages 14 hours per week, including mornings, afternoons and every other Saturday. The other position averages 10 hours per week, including evenings and every other Saturday. Start date is January 8, 2018. Anticipated salary is $10.00 per hour. Candidates must be 16 years or older. Minimal requirements for this position include the ability to perform alphanumeric sorting accurately and efficiently, perform moderately heavy physical work, and learn and use the library computer system. Ideal candidates will have a flexible schedule and some library experience. Additional qualifications and requirements can be found in the job description. Job description and application are available at the Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St., Oregon, WI 53575, on the library website at www.oregonpubliclibrary.org. For full consideration return application and complete the brief written exam, available at the library (please allow 15 min.), by 5:00 PM on Friday, December 8th, 2017. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Open House Dec. 2 & our 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Fair Dec. 9! 1839 Hwy. MM, Fitchburg, WI 53575
Andrea Hedquist, Owner/Designer
Take the Cty. Rd. MM exit off Hwy. 14
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Andrea@exquisiteWD.com (608) 609-1488, call/text www.exquisiteWD.com
The Oregon Area Fire/ EMS Association would like to say Thank You to our wonderful community for all your support.
(608) 819-6693
www.fitchburgfarms.com
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Thank you to all our Local Customers
787 N. Main, Oregon (Next to Bill’s Foods) 835-3666 www.cuttingedgehairetc.com
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(608) 882-6123
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815 N. Main Street, Oregon • 608-835-3191
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We could never say Thank YOU enough for all your dedication.
PHARMACY
Thank You to all our wonderful clients & fabulous staff!
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Visit us during Small Business Saturday,
November 25, 10am-1pm! *Gift Certificate Specials *Gift Certificate Giveaways *Chair Massage *Refreshments
A heartfelt thanks to all our customers & wonderful staff!
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152 Alpine Pkwy, Oregon www.muellerdental.com
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(608) 835-0900
Thank You to Our Advertisers and Readers! We Are Here Because of You. 156 N. Main St.
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We appreciate your local patronage.
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1015 N Main St. Oregon, WI 608-219-6053 www.miraclesinmassage.com
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