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OHS art teacher Michael Derrick has set up his new home office in his basement, complete with an antique desk, typewriter and vintage cameras. “Pulling double teaching duties now as a stay at home dad and online teacher,” he wrote the Observer in an email last week.

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While high school seniors will graduate in June and most students will move ahead a grade this fall, the rest of the spring remains a mystery amid the coronavirus pandemic. With all schools closed indefinitely, and staff and students working from home, it’s the start of a new normal. After a week off for a well-timed spring break, Oregon School District teachers spent Monday prepping for virtual instruction to begin through what could be the remainder of the school year. But one positive is they’ve had some time to prepare for the massive change, OSD assistant director of learning and student achievement Jon Tanner told the Observer.

“They have spent many hours during the past two weeks redesigning lessons, learning new tools, and adjusting to the ‘new normal’ so we can provide students with the best possible education, given our limitations,” he wrote in an email Monday, March 30. Still, the change from in-school to at-home learning – with teachers and peers miles away – is significant. “It is a big challenge, since so much of our students’ school experience is hands-on,” Tanner said. To help smooth that transition, the district distributed more than 1,000 Chromebooks and nearly 100 mobile internet access hotspots last month for families without internet access, as the bulk of the assignments will be online. “While we don’t want students staring at a screen for long hours each day, the Internet is obviously a good way to stay connected and provide some instruction,” he said. “We know not everything will go smoothly on day one, but we are planning to get feedback from students, parents, and

staff, then adjust to make improvements.”

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In the meantime, educators have used the past few weeks to get their home classrooms in order and prepare for virtual teaching. Oregon High School art teacher Michael Derrick’s new workstation is complete with an antique desk from the Randolph’s People’s Telephone Company in Oregon, where his father worked. “It was originally the operator’s desk from the early 1900s,” he wrote the Observer. “Dad took it and refinished it.” Now it serves as the space for Derrick to plan his lessons – not easy for educators like him used to working so hands-on with students and their many projects. “I miss being with my classes where I can help with personalized learning and provide better one-onone help,” he wrote. “We are making do, though.”

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Spring election

County race the only local contested election April 7 Ballot also includes Supreme Court seat, presidential primary KIMBERLY WETHAL Unified Newspaper Group

For the upcoming spring election, city, town and state officials would prefer you stay home – but if you do, they’d want you to still send your ballot in from there.

The state-wide April 7 election will feature just one contested race for Oregonians, with all other races having one candidate running for them unopposed. Incumbent Jerry Bollig, who serves on both the Dane County Board of Supervisors and the Village of Oregon Board, is running for his county seat against newcomer Todd Kluever. It’s the area’s only

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As March came to a close, Wisconsinites and the rest of the United States began accepting the reality that we’ll all stay in our semi-quarantine for several weeks or more because of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Oregonians came up with all sorts of creative ways to interact with others and use their extra time together at home. Families drew sidewalk chalk messages. Friends held virtual dinners or drinks using remote technology. People in all sorts of situations looked for ways to help those hit hardest. Businesses looked for ways to adjust their services to meet the needs of an entire population unable to venture out of their homes for anything beyond basic necessities and exercise. And local governments prepared to hold online meetings and deal with an upcoming election. As state and national leaders repeatedly emphasized the importance of

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OHS educator getting crafty during break Craker makes kits for neighbors, kids to keep creative in pandemic EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

When Jackie Craker asked the community to help her put together crafting kits for her children and their neighbors a few weeks ago, they delivered — literally. Materials soon piled up on the Oregon High School special education teacher’s doorstep — items like yarn, to pipe cleaners to construction paper. Those turned into catapults and toilet paper unicorns, among other projects 15 families who got kits put together, Craker said. She said she’s since received kind works of thanks along with pictures of youngsters getting creative. “You’re a life saver,” one parent said in a message to Craker. “Stay healthy and safe.” Craker, who teaches in the OHS English department, has two kids — Lucas who attends Brooklyn Elementary School and Emma, who goes to Oregon Daycare, Inc. She had to think of ways to keep her kids entertained as they isolate during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was starting to get stressed because my children wanted to know what’s next,” she said. Craker posted on the Oregon WI Information and Open Oregon WI Community Facebook pages. “I have quickly realized how time consuming crafts and projects can be to put together, and with that said I’m asking for a little help,” Craker wrote in the Oregon WI Information post. “I plan to put together some kits for students and children to work on and hope to have additional kits for parents and family members to pick up.” She wrote her goal was to make life a little easier for families with children to keep them engaged during such an uncertain and scary time. Craker prompted her fellow Oregonians

Craker made crafting kits with materials families dropped off at her doorstep with social distancing protocols in mind during the health crisis. to gather any crafting items they had laying around, including yarn, balloons, glue, glow in the dark paint, construction paper, perler beads, straws, wax paper, cardstock, glue sticks, pipe cleaners, tissue paper and “really anything,” she said in the post. “It was really cool to see the materials I got,” she said. “I just started searching online to see what I could do with them.” She said the kits differ — one project involves crafting the catapult with sticks and rubber bands. Craker said she made that with her children. She said they come in little baggies with directions on them. They used it to catapult treats that the family dog would go after, Craker said, which entertained her children for hours. The projects, besides getting those creative juices flowing, are good opportunities for kids to learn through play, Craker said. It is also teaching them to be independent while Craker is able to get other tasks done. She said it’s also a way to keep laughing, to alleviate stress and to encourage connection. “The Oregon community has been really great,” Craker said. “‘How can I support you?’” has always been the first response.”

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Jackie Craker sifts through the craft items her neighbors dropped off on her doorstep to make kits for both her children and theirs. Craker said 15 families have reached out for the kits.

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At home activity with a librarian Oregon Public Library’s librarian Kelly Allen found an activity for families to do at home. Below is a recipe for ice cream in a bag from the website thebestideasforkids. com. The library also has a subscription to Chop Chop — which patrons can access online.

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Open up the small bag and stir. The ice cream will be a little icy to start. Check out the Oregon Public Library’s Facebook page for more activities and to participate in photo contests. The library’s website, oregonpubliclibrary.org, also has a list of activities and reading suggestions. -Submitted by librarian Kelly Allen

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Q&A with Anna Robb, infection preventionist As Wisconsin cases of COVID-19 rose to 842 The Observer asked Anna Robb an Infection Preventionist at Stoughton Hospital what people should do if they feel symptomatic. Her answers have been edited for brevity.

What should people in Oregon do if they feel symptomatic?

Patients should stay home, practice good hygiene and avoid contact with people — except if they need to seek medical care. Emergency symptoms that should get medical attention according to the

Center for Disease Control are trouble breathing, chest pain or pressure, confusion unrelated to a previous Robb diagnosis, inability to arouse and then bluish lips or face. People who feel symptomatic with compromised immune systems or comorbidities like diabetes should also seek medical attention. We recommend that people always call ahead if possible as that allows us to prepare for their arrival and if possible, people should

try to reach out to their primary care doctor first. Stoughton Hospital is testing patients on the tiered testing system but the Stoughton Hospital Oregon location is not.

If someone is in primary contact with a person who has tested positive of COVID-19 what should they do? Will they be tested?

CDC recommends monitoriing for symptoms for 14 days. That can include twice daily temperature checks and noting any respiratory symptoms. Those people that have had

primary contact or known exposure to somebody with COVID-19 should quarantine and avoid contact with other people during that time. If the person is asymptomatic they will not be tested.

What is the process of being tested? How long is the wait time?

The test is a nasopharyngeal swab which means it’s kind of long, like a thin q-tip and it goes in through the nose and down into the throat. The swab is fast; it usually takes less than a few seconds but is rather unpleasant for people. Tier 1 and Tier 2 tests

are priority based on CDC and Public Health Guidelines. Those get sent to the state lab and we are getting results in about 24 to 48 hours. The Tier 3 and 4 testing is less restrictive of who can get the testing but those samples are being sent to private labs to offload the state labs, and those results take a bit longer — around a week. The bottom line is all of the testing is dependent on the demand for results. If we get more and more Tier 1 and 2 people, it is reasonable that the results could get pushed out further.

If someone is self

quarantined — — how do they know when they can stop? This could be a person who is tested positive, or a person who has been in close proximity with someone who tested positive.

The recommendations are no fever for 72 hours without fever reducing medications like Tylenol or Advil, improvement of other symptoms and a minimum of seven days have passed since the first symptoms appeared. -Mackenzie Krumme

Dane County Board will meet remotely In an effort to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 illness, the Dane County Board of Supervisors will continue to hold its meetings remotely, with people able to participate through phone calls or online teleconferencing platforms. The board held its Thursday, March 19, meeting remotely and will do so for the foreseeable future, according to a Monday, March 29, county news release. At last month’s meeting, the 37-member board also approved rules

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The chief of the Oregon Police Department says violators of the ‘Safer at Home’ order are subject to a $313 fine.

OPD enforces ‘Safer at Home’ order The Oregon Police Department is using citations as a last resort to make sure Oregonians abide by the Safer at Home order amid COVID-19 concerns. Interim police chief Jennifer Pagenkopf told the Observer in an email Sunday, March 29, the department will issue disorderly conduct citations with a fine of $313 for those who refuse to comply with the order. The Safer at Home order was issued by Gov. Tony E ve r s o n We d n e s d a y, March 25, after hundreds of cases of COVID-19 had been identified in the state. The order came a week after all schools in the state were ordered to be closed. Evers issued the “Safer at Home” order, stating all Wisconsites must remain indoors as much as possible. The order also closes non-essential businesses, with limited exceptions for minimum basic operations and working from home. The order states all public and private gatherings

With increasing restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the communities Unified Newspaper Group serves have asked us to help them help their neighbors. Our answer is to create a signup list for people in the Oregon area who are able to help their neighbors in this time of crisis. Among the basic services we encourage people to offer or ask for are grocery shopping,

of any number, that are not part of a single household or living unit are prohibited, besides the exceptions listed in the order. Pagenkopf said the department will not randomly stop people who are traveling on the roads. “Our primary focus is keeping people safe and supporting our community through this difficult time,” Pagenkopf said. “When officers are called about a violation of the order or observe a clear violation, we will take the opportunity to educate and seek compliance.” Violations of the order can include large gatherings or individuals blatantly ignoring it, she said. The order states people can leave their home only for essential tasks, which include obtaining food, for health reasons, to care for a friend or family member, to engage in outdoor activity with social distancing in mind and to perform government functions. “By people staying home, there is less of a chance of exposure to all, especially those at the highest risk,” Pagenkopf said.

Just like high school athletic teams across the country, clubs and groups are also losing out on final competitions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction canceled the 2020 SkillsUSA Wisconsin State Leadership and Skills Conference scheduled for April 28-29 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, a SkillsUSA news release stated. Oregon High School was primed to do well once again at state after its showing at regional competition in January, when 11 OHS

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students competed against 230 students from around the southern section of the state. Oregon medalists included Stacy Anderson (first), Electronics; Aaron Rogers, Joe Zuehlke and Cameron Mueller (first), Team Design Challenge; Zach Zuehlke and Teagan Gilbertson (first), Urban Search and Rescue; and Jack Fitzgerald (third), Power Equipment Technology. Oregon swept the podium in Photography with Hannah Folmer (first), Sam Derrick, (second), and Lexi Tiedt (third). OHS teacher and

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With COVID-19 crisis, be sure to protect your pet

ne cannot hear a news report these days without an update on the COVID19 pandemic. Health officials believe the virus, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. jumped from an as yet unspecified animal species to humans. Speculation about its origin soon led to deadly consequences. Authorities in Wuhan implemented a practice of killing every pet in each household where a person infected with COVID-19 lived. By the end of February, there were over 80,000 confirmed infections, so the number of pets who were slaughtered must have been massive. While recent research on pets has shown conclusively that they can neither contract COVID-19 nor pass the coronavirus that causes it to humans, the crisis is a good reminder of planning ahead to protect the welfare of your pets should you become incapacitated. I recall hearing a local radio news report several weeks ago that a dog in China had tested positive for COVID-19, but it had little more information. So I searched for information out of concern for the welfare of my own pets and those in the communities which I serve. In Hong Kong, a man who died of the virus had a 17 year old Pomeranian pet dog, and authorities tested the dog for the virus. Unlike in Wuhan, officials there quarantined the pets of infected persons and observed them for signs of illness, rather than killing them outright. While the Hong Kong officials

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were equally concerned about protecting human health, they apparently have not jumped to any conclusions as to whether Antolec family pets can become infected with COVID-19 or could pass it to humans. Others since have written authoritative articles on the subject. David Hui, a respiratory medicine expert at the Chinese University of Hong Kong expressed concern about the testing methods used with the Pomeranian, explaining that two blood tests must be taken, 10 days apart, in order to identify viral antibodies. Lacking that, he concluded, a “weak-positive” test could be the result of environmental contamination. In other words, a person who is sick with COVID-19 might cough or sneeze on a pet, contaminating the animal’s surface in the same way any inanimate object would be contaminated, without the animal getting sick. As of March 11, the American Veterinary Medical Association affirmed “there is no evidence that pets can become sick,” adding “There is no evidence to suggest that pet dogs or cats can be a source of infection … including spreading COVID-19 to people.” And on March 14, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) closed the book on it after the Pomeranian in Hong Kong underwent final testing and the

results were very clear that the animal was not infected. The OIE stated that the transmission of COVID-19 is human to human and “there is no evidence that companion animals can spread the disease.” While that revelation was too late to save the pets in Wuhan, it might be helpful to public health and elected officials in local communities. Toward that end, I reached out to the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, whose mission is to promote public health and partner with local and tribal health partners. When we know better, we can do better. We can all breath a collective sigh of relief that our pets cannot contract COVID-19, but with the crisis continuing and no certainty who among us might contract it, we need to take extra steps to safeguard our pets’ welfare. That includes stocking up on food and medication. It is also wise to make contingency plans in the event that you become ill and are unable to remain at home. Someone needs to take care of your pets and now is the time to plan for that contingency. Planning ahead is a good way to avoid feeling overwhelmed and ultimately panicking. Let us take comfort in the companionship of our pets, knowing with confidence that they can neither contract COVID-19 nor pass it on to us. Together, we will get through this pandemic. Stay well! Daniel H. Antolec, CBCC-KA is the owner of Brooklyn-based Happy Buddha Dog Training and is a member of Pet Professional Guild.

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Rose M. Gammeter

Renald G. Henriksen, 84, Rice Lake, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Marshfield Medical Center. No formal services will be held at this time. Renald was born on March 18, 1936 in Brooklyn, Wisconsin to Edward and Wilva (West) Henriksen. On April 11, 1959, he was united in marriage to Vera Hellenbrand in South Dakota. Renald served four years in the United States Air Force and over 30 years as an auditor for the IRS. He was a member of the American Legion, a Scout Master, and he really enjoyed reading. He is survived by his wife, Vera, children, Gene Henriksen, Randie Henriksen, and Bruce (Anne) Henriksen, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.

Rose M. Gammeter (nee – Pfister), age 89, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Sept. 29, 1930, in Milwaukee, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Lischeron) Pfister. Rose graduated from Barneveld High School in 1948 and attended St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing until she was united in marriage with Lester F. Gammeter, Sr on March 10, 1949 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Perry. They were blessed with 64 years together. Rose spent her spring, summer and fall hours lovingly tending her garden, taking care to can and freeze the abundant produce. She spent many hours baking bread, making her famous cinnamon rolls and frying donuts. There was nothing better than being next to her when she took out a fresh hot donut from the brown bag covered in cinnamon sugar. Rose and Lester’s life together was filled with family, friends, hard work and fun. The pair spent their early summers camping with their children in northern Wisconsin and later at their cabin on Jump River. They enjoyed playing cards, visiting with family and friends and traveling. With so many family members in the military service, Lester and Rose traveled to all 50 states, as well as a number of other countries.

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He is also survived by sisters, Cleo Ti l l e y a n d Ila (Gary) Stephenson and brother, Stewart (Terri) Henriksen. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jeffrey Henriksen, daughter, Karen Renzelmann, and brother, Delwyn Henriksen. Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh. com

Chari A. Meir

and taught her family the gift of unconditional love. C h a r i i s s u r v ive d b y her three children, Jason (Stephanie) Meir, Tonya (Adam) Hubertz, and Jake (Sheja) Meir; grandchildren, Patrick Meir, Nolan Hubertz, Wesley Hubertz, Cayden Meir, and Kyleigh Meir; her mother, Norma Winch; sisters, Vicki (John) Yost, Terri (Bruce) Mueller, Lauri (Mike) Gregrow and Tammi (John) Reinders; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, David Winch. A Celebration of Chari’s life will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1021 Spaight St., Madison, WI 53703 at a later date, pending CDC recommendations. Family and friends will be notified as soon as a date is determined. Memorials may be gifted in Chari’s name to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The family wishes to thank the many family, friends, care agencies, case workers, doctors, therapists, nurses, and clergy who helped Chari over the years for all of their wonderful care and support. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 835-3515

Chari A. Meir, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at Fountainhead Homes. She was born on Jan. 28, 1959, in Madison, the daughter of David and Norma (Reindahl) Winch. Chari attended Oregon High School, and remained connected with many of the friends she made there. She worked as an administrative assistant for Wisconsin Distributors and later for Madison Teachers Inc. Chari was a member of the Spinal Cord Injury Group (SCI), participated in MS Walks, and was an enthusiastic member of the adaptive physical education classes at the Natatorium in Madison. During her early years, Chari was very physically active and enjoyed biking and walking. After her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, she learned to adapt her activities into hand cycling and swimming. Chari was an avid Packers fan, holding season tickets at one time. She also loved music, playing trumpet in the high school band and often listening to music by The Eagles and Eric Clapton. Most of all, Chari treasured spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, no matter what the activity. She had a great sense of humor and was not afraid to be silly or goofy. Chari was genuine, gentle, and sensitive,

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Rose was known as “Mom” to many people in her life. You could always count on a great meal when Rose was cooking and an insightful story with a real-world lesson. She was an active member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church in Oregon, drove for Meals on Wheels, loved sewing and enjoyed researching the genealogy for the Gammeter, Aliesch, Pfister, and Lischeron families. Rose is survived by two sons, Lester Jr. (Elizabeth) of Elizabeth City, NC and Rev. Daniel (Rev. Barbara) of Rapid City, SD; three daughters, Linda (Ron) Strode of Wasilla, AK, Rosalie (Russ) Rodenberg of Stoughton and Heidi (Nicholas) Meier of Mount Horeb; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her sister, Iline Marking of Monona; in-laws, Norris (Lucy) Gammeter, Wilbert Gamm e t e r, G o l d i e ( D o n ) B r u n n e r, Dorothy (Leo) Miller and Frieda (John) Haesler. Rose was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lester, Sr.; her son, David;

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Open Señor Peppers Offering: Carryout and delivery Adjusted hours: 3:30-8 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 3:30-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday Phone: 835-7930

Cousins Sub Offering: Carryout and curbside pick up Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Phone: 291-0900

Headquarters Bar and Restaurant Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, including draft beer, delivery Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 291-0750

Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up Adjusted Hours: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday Phone: 291-2555

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Offering: Carryout, delivery Adjusted Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone: 835-7744

Ziggy’s BBQ Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor

Offering: Carryout Adjusted hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 835-6422

Sonny’s Kitchen

Offering: Carryout Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. delivery Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to Hours: 3-8 p.m.Tuesday through Sun- 2 p.m. Sunday day Phone: 291-2266

JL Richards Prime Meats and Catering Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.and 4-7 p.m. Phone: 835-9188

Lil’ Buddy’s Popcorn

Firefly Coffee House and Artisan Cheese Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up Adjusted Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Phone: 835-6238

Papa Murphy’s Take N Bake Pizza

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Oregon Frozen Yogurt

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Offering: Carryout Adjusted Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Phone: 835-5505

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Subway Offering: Carryout Adjusted hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Phone: 835-8384

Cousins’ Subs Offering: Carryout, curbside pickup Adjusted hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m Phone: 291-0900 Charlie’s on Main Offering: Carryout, curbside pick up, delivery Adjusted hours: Tuesday through Saturday 4 to 8 p.m. Phone: 835-8200

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Postponed delivery of Lions Roses The Oregon/Brooklyn Lions Club is postponing its delivery of annual roses. The original delivery date was scheduled for April 17 and 18, but with COVID-19 health concerns, organizers decided to delay the delivery. Arlen Milestone, rose sale chairman, said he is uncertain when delivery will be rescheduled. Roses are still available for purchase by local members. The roses benefit the Lions Club, which organizes and supports various charity events including Holiday Food Baskets, Operation Joy, vision screening, Oregon Area Food Pantry, high school scholarships and Stuff the Bus. For information, email Milestone at ajmilestone@charter.net or 235-7975. - Mackenzie Krumme

All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Education Hour, 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church 201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.)

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

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

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This year the Oregon-Brooklyn Lions Club is postponed its delivery of annual roses. Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church filled and donated dozens of candy bags to the Operation Joy toy drive organized by The Oregon-Brooklyn Lions in 2019.

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, April 2 WOW: A Day of Senior Center Presentations (2018-2020) ORE: NKE Orchestra Concert (March 2) AIRS Friday, April 3 WOW: Chamber of Commerce Meeting (March 19) ORE: RCI 5th and 6th Grade Band Concert (Feb. 25) Saturday, April 4 WOW: Movie: Made for Each Other (1939) ORE: BKE Musical: Journey of the Noble

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Gnarble (Feb. 28) Sunday, April 5 WOW: First Presbyterian Church Service ORE: PVE Orchestra Concert (Feb. 18) Monday, April 6 WOW: Village Board Meeting (March 16) ORE: LIVE: Oregon School Board Meeting Tuesday, April 7 WOW: A Day of Library Presentations (20182020) ORE: Alumni Basketball (Feb. 23)

Wednesday, April 8 WOW: Oregon Area Progressives (March 6) ORE: OHS Jazz Percussion Ensemble (March 9) Thursday, April 9 WOW: A Day of Music: Various Senior Center Performances ORE: A Day of Music and Musicals: Featuring the talent of BKE, NKE, PVE, and RCI

Calling all Oregon churches The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many institutions to adapt to new social distancing protocols and, really, a new way of life. That includes religious and spiritual institutions. If you’re a church or a place of worship, we want to hear from you and how you’ve changed the scope of your services to fit the needs of your congregations. We are compiling a list of churches that have changed their schedules for our readers to still be able to find peace during this uncertain time. Are you holding church services virtually? Have you closed down altogether? What creative ways have you adapted to this emergent health crisis? Please send your responses and schedule changes to ungcalendar@ wcinet.com.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.

Controlling Our Desires The Old Testament story of Esau giving up his birthright for a bowl of stew illustrates a variety of important lessons, and perhaps the most relevant one is that our appetites can make us impulsive and prone to bad judgment: “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the open country, famished. He said to Jacob, ‘Quick, let me have some of that red stew! I’m famished!’Jacob replied, ‘First sell me your birthright.’ ‘Look,I am about to die,’Esau said. ‘What good is the birthright to me?’But Jacob said, ‘Swear to me first.’ So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Then Jacob gave Esau some bread and some lentil stew. He ate and drank, and then got up and left. So Esau despised his birthright.” (Genesis 25:29-34 NIV) Like Esau, we often make bad decisions and act impulsively because our appetites get the upper hand. Not only are we prone to the loss of our assets, but we are likely to say or do things we will regret. The lesson here is as much about controlling our impulses as it is about being careful to not make important decisions when our appetites are engaged. Going to the grocery store when you’re famished is a bad idea. Conversely, it is possible to make your desires and appetites work for you. As the saying goes,“Hunger is the best sauce.” Desire is not inherently bad; it can be used for good or ill. Staying hungry, as it were, can be a strong motivator. Consider how to harness your appetites in order to improve your life. –Christopher Simon

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Travel industry remains upbeat during decline in business MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

‘We are the lucky ones’ Oregon manufacturers adjust to new standards but still open MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

In an era of social distancing due to COVID-19, Oregon companies are finding ways to operate while employees remain at least six feet apart. Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order, issued March 25, allows manufacturers and the distribution supply chain of products considered essential to legally stay open. That includes All Color Powder Coating, Tratche, Thysse and Lycon in Oregon. The four businesses employ hundreds of people and have history in dating back to the early 20th century. To keep operations flowing, businesses have hired full time staff to sanitize, asked all employees who can work at home to do so and mandated production facilities operate six feet apart. The business owners said they feel like the lucky ones because they are able to keep their doors open. Mark Mortensen, owner of All Color Powder Coating, said for 15 years, employees in the production facility have been used to working directly next to each other. “Now instead of talking to the person they are working with, they are yelling at them 10 feet away,” he said. “The employees have been wonderful — that is the biggest surprise in light of all the misinformation or lack of information,” Mortensen added. “We were unsure of what was going to happen when things are said but details aren’t released. That made it difficult, but really the employees — once we were able to narrow things down and give them some definitive news as what was going on — they have just been wonderful,” Tratche, which employs around 200 people in Oregon said they have not had to lay off any employees as of Friday,

March 27. “We are concerned with social distance because the infrastructure of our businesses provides water, waste water, utilities and renewable energy,” Jamie Schotliff, human resource manager said. “We have a backlog of work, so business is as usual, with the exception of safety precautions.” Majority of the office staff, which is 100 employees, is able to work remotely. There are now eight extra sinks in the building for employees to wash their hands and three extra hand sanitizing stations. There are three production facilities; two with only 10 people in them at a time. The other is a large floor with around 70 people practicing social distancing. The company has not had any positive cases of COVID-19 amongst the employees, but some staff have been quarantined due to travel. Those employees are back at work, but Schotliff said any employee who feels unsafe, is symptomatic or has been around someone who is symptomatic should stay home. Jason Thysse of Thysse said the business is open and operating at full service and directed the Observer to the website for information. “We have put precautions in place for our employees,” the website states. “We have implemented flexible working policies including working from home and staggered shifts. We are encouraging adherence to personal hygiene best practices. And we are cleaning our facility and equipment daily.”. Mortensen said he is thankful to be open, and said we are all in this together. “Everybody realizes that everybody is in the same boat,” he said. “You or me or people on the floor, we are all in this together and we try to do the best we can to get through it. “We are one of the lucky ones — my heart goes out to the hospitality industry to the bar and restaurant, small barber shops and salons, because I can’t imagine what they are going through.” Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie.krumme@wcinet.com.

Gary Wille’s offers extra services during COVID MACKENZIE KRUMME Unified Newspaper Group

Cars still have problems even during a pandemic. “Flat tires don’t stop; cars that break don’t stop,” said Dave Payne, owner of Gary Wille’s Tire and Auto Repair. But to make things a little easier on customers, staff have added extra services to their daily routine. On Facebook, Payne and his staff offered to pick up groceries, medication and run household errands for people stuck in their homes. “We are lucky enough to be an essential business,” he said. “Let’s use that opportunity to help everyone out.” G a r y Wi l l e ’s i s a l s o

offering free delivery and pick up of cars for customers; staff can even deliver a car to your workplace. Payne said staff is also taking all sanitary precautions. Before his five member crew are able to repair a car, he wipes down all surfaces with sanitizer; steering wheel, door handles, controls and dashboard. And as other repair shops and businesses are not able to stay open, staff orders lunch from local businesses — like Sonny’s and Ace on Main when it was open, which Payne said is something easy they can do for their neighbors. “We are trying to keep the community rolling,” he said.

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Sleep Inn and Suites in Oregon has few reservations but is asking customers to support local businesses. weekday business of construction, part time and temporary workers who need places to stay while on the job. The weekend businesses of sports teams, families and travelers, is down, though. “The weekend business is where we have the opportunity to make money and we’ve pretty much lost that opprotunty,” Harms said. He has had to furlough three employees, but has been able to keep housekeeping and front desk staff with a reduction in hours. Harms said many of the employees live in Oregon and he hopes people see the

hotel as a neighbor in the community. Harms has printed off menus of local restaurants to encourage hotel patrons to support area businesses. “ We k n ow t h a t (COVID-19) is affecting everyone and we are trying to find some kind of positive in it,” Harms said. “We are helping our neighbors the best we can, and the restaurants that are struggling we want to help them out. We are a neighbor in the community, not just a hotel, so whatever we can do to help them survive.”

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Spring break is usually a busy travel season, Bille Farrar said. The owner of Be Advent u r o u s Tr ave l t o l d t h e Observer she usually books weddings and vacations for students and families traveling domestically and abroad. Amid the spread of COVID-19, Farrar said her routine has changed to canceling and postponing such traveling endeavors, instead making sure her clients return home safely and in good health. Both Farra and Paul Harms, general manager of Sleep Inn & Suites said they are trying to stay positive. “When museums, attractions and restaurants are closed, you don’t want to go on vacation and have to order carry out,” Farrar said. As travel bans ensue and stay at home mandates are enacted to prevent the spread of COVID-19, hotels across the nation have seen a decline . Gov. Tony Evers’ Safer at Home order, issued March 25, allows hotels and motels to remain open but they must close all pools, fitness centers and continental breakfast stations. But customers understand the seriousness of that order, even if it is inconvenient, Farrar said. Hotels and airlines have been accommodating as far as waiving fees, refunds and rescheduling. “I’m trying to keep people optimistic, as there will be a day when they are ready to travel again and when they are we will be here to serve them,” she said. Harms said although business has declined, he knows there are other businesses out there who have it worse. “We will get through this and come out stronger in the end,” Harms said. The hotel has kept its doors open through their

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Panthers celebrate successful season

My must-see sports movie list MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

With the statewide stay-athome order in effect because of the coronavirus outbreak, one way for sports fans to get their fill is by watching some of the greatest movies. The following are my five favorite sports movies to watch and are worth your time, starting with No. 5.

5. “Major League”

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The Oregon cheer team executes a routine during a competition at Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School in Sun Prairie. ADAM FEINER Sports editor

On weekdays in the winter, the Oregon High School cheer team is a part of the gameday experience for boys and girls basketball games. Weekends are where the Panthers shine by themselves. Oregon competed in four local competitions this season, as well as the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches State Cheer Championships in Watertown on Feb. 21 and 22. The team won first place in the cheer dance routine at the Greendale High School competition in January. At competitions, the Panthers perform a stunts/pyramids (traditional) cheer routine and a cheer-dance routine. Oregon saved some of its best performances for the state championships, which featured 76 teams. The Panthers were one of 36 teams to compete in an additional routine and competed in two of the largest divisions during prelims. Oregon advanced to the cheerdance finals and tied for seventh out of 11 teams. In the non-tumble (stunting) division, the Panthers placed

ninth out of 16 teams (2.6 points away from qualifying for finals). “It was an honor to coach this group of athletes,” said head coach Kelli Pierce, who teamed with first-year assistant Angela Pica. “It was exciting to witness their growth as individuals and as a team throughout the season.” Seniors Emmy Coppelman, Leanne Maples, Erin McCammick and Sophie Nault led the 13-member squad, which included four newcomers. “Even though I could not compete this season due to injury, I loved watching my team grow and learn new stunts,” Coppelman said. “I’m thankful that my team made me feel included from the sidelines.” Maples said the team “turned from strangers into family” throughout the season. “Being on the cheer team has not only made me more confident, but has helped me develop leadership and teamwork skills that I will continue to use in the future,” McCammick said. “I also made many friendships through the team which I will cherish.” In addition to its responsibilities at football and basketball

With baseball at a standstill now, what’s better than listening to a sports comedy that features the voice of Brewers announcer Bob Uecker? It’s a must-see for any baseball fan. The 1989 comedy stars Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, James Gammon, Rene Russo and Uecker. It’s a fictional story of the Cleveland Indians team that is struggling with financial hardships. Rachel Phelps (Margaret Whitton) is a former Las Vegas showgirl who inherits the team from her husband who died. She hates Cleveland and wants to relocate the team to Miami. In a contract stipulation, if the team’s attendance dwindles and the team finishes last she can relocate the franchise. The team’s cast of characters reports to spring training and it includes Lou Brown (Gammon) and star third baseman Roger Dorn (Corben Bernsen), who has a big ego but his skills have faded. Staff ace Eddie Harris (Chelcie Ross) has to rely on doctoring the baseball to be effective because of a weak arm. Cuban-born Pedro Cerrano (Dennis Haysbert) has some unusual voodoo practices, but has massive power and struggles hitting breaking balls. The film was produced by Chris Chesser and Irby Smith, and written and directed by David S. Ward.

4. “Rudy”

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The Oregon High School cheer team poses at the Wisconsin Association of Cheer/ Pom Coaches State Cheer Championships in Watertown. The Panthers advanced to the cheer-dance finals and tied for seventh out of 11 teams.

games, the Panthers host two youth cheer clinics for kids in kindergarten through fourth grade each school year and a summer camp for grades 5-8. If you would like information or to be added to the team’s mailing list, contact Coach Pierce at klpierce@oregonsd. net.

The 1993 biographical film tells the life story of Daniel Ruettiger, who had dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite many obstacles. At 5-foot-6, Ruettiger was told he was too small to play college football. He earned a spot on the scout team at Notre Dame under then Hall of Fame head coach Ara Parseghian, who encouraged students to walk-on. When Parseghian stepped down after the 1974 season, former Green Bay Packers head coach Dan Devine was named head coach. In his final chance to play in a home game, Ruettiger was put into the game to play defensive end against Georgia Tech on Nov. 8, 1975. The film stars Sean Astin in the lead role. The movie was a Heartland International Film Festival winner in 1994.

3. “Rocky”

The inspirational boxing movie starring Sylvester Stallone that came out in 1976 is renowned as an epic sports film.{ It chronicles the life of a

small-town boxer who gets a rare opportunity to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. Stallone is a club fighter and debt collector for a loan shark. He is determined to go the distance to earn respect. The film came out four months before I was born. The movie is a smash-hit among the great “Wizard of Oz.” It has one of the most renowned soundtracks in film history, ultimately including warm-up songs for many middle school and high school basketball teams. I can still recall going through layup drills or a postgame handshake to the music.

2. “Brian’s Song”

I’m biased as a Chicago Bears fan, but this classic, which debuted as the ABC Movie of the Week in 1971, is an underrated film that even Cheeseheads could embrace and enjoy. It’s a tear-jerker for any sports fan and family. The film chronicles former Bears running back Brian Piccolo’s battle with cancer after turning pro in 1965. Every time I see the movie, I can’t help but cry even though I know the outcome. Don’t want to spoil it for anyone. This true story is told through the eyes of Piccolo’s former teammates, including Gale Sayers played by Billy Dee Williams. James Caan does an admirable job portraying Piccolo and the friendship he formed with Sayers. It does an excellent job detailing the personality temperament and racial backgrounds of two former Bears who many thought were unlikely to become close friends. The film was directed by Buzz Kulik and won four Emmy Awards – “Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming – For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television,” “Outstanding Single Program-Drama or Comedy,” “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama” (Jack Warden) for playing Bears coach George Halas and “Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama — Adaptation.”

1. “Hoosiers”

A story about a small-town Indiana high school basketball team led by a coach, starring Gene Hackman, along with a town drunk and the father of one of the players (Wilber Flatch, played by Dennis Hopper), that makes it to the state championship game. This 1986 hit is directed by Anspaugh and also stars Barbara Hershey. It was the one go-to movie I would watch every Thanksgiving at my Aunt Marilou and Uncle Les’ house in Elgin, Illinois. I would always get goosebumps and it has some inspiring quotes, including, “Boys, we’re gonna run the picket fence at ‘em...Now, don’t get caught watching the paint dry.” It was nominated for two Oscars in 1987 – Hopper for “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” and “Best Music, Original Score.” Hopper won the Golden Globe for his role.

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Legals NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE AND SAMPLE BALLOTS APRIL 7, 2020 OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE OF OREGON CLERK, VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN CLERK, TOWN OF RUTLAND CLERK AND TOWN OF OREGON CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF VILLAGE OF OREGON, VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, TOWN OF RUTLAND AND TOWN OF OREGON, DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN: Notice is hereby given of a spring election and a Presidential Preference Vote to be held in Dane County on April 7, 2020, at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, for a referendum, if any, in the sample ballot below. INFORMATION TO VOTERS Upon entering the polling place, a voter shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If a voter is not registered to vote, a voter may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the voter presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to voters, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the voter shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot, except that a voter who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the voter’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the voter of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. AT THE SPRING ELECTION The voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. On referendum questions, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or fill in the oval

or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“ExpressVote”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the voter shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a writein vote. On referendum questions, the voter shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the voter shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. AT THE PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE VOTE Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice or shall, in the alternative, fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the words “Uninstructed Delegation,” or write in the name of a person of his or her choice for a candidate in the space provided for a write-in vote and fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the write-in line. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“ExpressVote”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the voter shall touch the screen at the party of his or her choice. Within the party of his or her choice, the voter shall then touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice or shall, in the alternative, touch the screen at the words “Uninstructed Delegation,” or type in the name of a person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. A voter may cast only one vote in the presidential preference primary. The vote shall not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes’ time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the voter in marking his or her ballot may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. If a voter spoils an optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one voter. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way,

the voter shall return it to the election official who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After Voting the Ballot After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the voter shall insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve. Where a central count system is used, the voter shall insert the ballot in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the voter shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve or deliver it to an inspector for deposit. The voter shall leave the polling place promptly. A voter may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the voter declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing, or understanding English, or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the voter’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the voter. The following is a sample of the official ballot for the Village of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Rutland and Town of Oregon. Peggy Haag, Clerk VILLAGE OF OREGON Dawn George, Clerk TOWN OF RUTLAND Linda Kuhlman, Clerk VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN Jennifer Hanson, Clerk TOWN OF OREGON Posted: March 12/, 2020 Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION AND PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE At the Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary to be held on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020, in the Village of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Rutland and Town of Oregon of Dane County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Location, Wards Village of Oregon, Oregon Village

Official Ballot

Notice to voters:

Presidential Preference Vote Choose a party in which to vote. Choose a party in which to vote .

Choose only 1.

Democratic Party If you vote in this party, you may not vote in the other party.

Special Instructions for Presidential Preference Vote

Hall, 117 Spring St., Oregon, WI 53575, 1-6 & 7-10 & 11-13 Village of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 North Rutland Ave., Brooklyn, WI 53521, 1-3 Town of Rutland, Rutland Town Hall, 785 Center Road, Stoughton, WI 53589, 1&2 Town of Oregon, Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575, 1-4 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. Village of Oregon: Peggy Haag, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575, (608) 835-3118, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri.) Village of Brooklyn: Linda Kuhlman, 210 Commercial St., Brooklyn, WI 53521, (608) 455-4201, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri.) Town of Rutland: Dawn George, 4177 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, WI, 53521, (608) 455-3925, Call Number for Hours Town of Oregon: Jennifer Hanson, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575, (608) 835-3200, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri.) All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. ______________________________ NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL BOARD OF CANVASSERS At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§7.51 and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. Posted: March 11, 2020 Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION APRIL 7, 2020 OFFICE OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT CLERK TO THE ELECTORS OF THE OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT: Notice is hereby given of a spring election to be held In the Oregon School

District, on the 7th day of April, 2020 at which the officers named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office to be voted for, whose nominations have been certified to or filed in this office, are given under the title of the office, each in its proper column, together with the questions submitted to a vote, as listed below: Area II (vote for not more than 2) School Board Member, Kevin Mehring, Heather Garrison Area III (vote for 1), School Board Member, Tim LeBrun INFORMATION TO ELECTORS Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence, if the elector presents proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot. Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. Where Hand-Count Paper Ballots are Used The elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a cross (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using a tactile ballot marking device (Vote-PAD) to mark a paper ballot, the elector shall obtain from the inspectors, the assistive device and any audio or dexterity aids if required. The elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a

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President of the United States Vote for 1

In the Presidential Preference Vote

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Choose the party in which you will vote.

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Presidential Preference Vote Nonpartisan Office and Referendum

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Municipal Village Trustee Vote for not more than 3

Fill in ONE oval in ONE party.

V Oregon Wds 1, 5-6, 11, 13 V Oregon Wds 2-4, 12 V Oregon Wds 7-10

Republican Party If you vote in this party, you may not vote in the other party.

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President of the United States Vote for 1

School District

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person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided, and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. Where Optical Scan Voting Systems are Used The elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall write in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided and fill in the oval or connect the arrow on the write-in line. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the elector shall touch the screen at the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. Where Touch Screen Voting Systems are Used The elector shall touch the screen next to the name of the candidate of his or her choice for each office for which he or she intends to vote. To vote for a person whose name does not appear on the ballot, the elector shall type in the name of the person of his or her choice in the space provided for a write-in vote. On referendum questions, the elector shall touch the screen next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen next to “no” if opposed to the

Referendum

Presidential Preference Vote Nonpartisan Office and Referendum April 7, 2020

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Continued from page 9 question. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes time shall be allowed inside a voting booth or machine. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone so as to reveal how the ballot is marked. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue another ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the voting booth, properly deposit the ballot and promptly leave the polling place. The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After Voting the Ballot After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall leave the booth, deposit the ballot in the ballot box, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. After casting his or her vote, the elector shall leave the booth, insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is cast, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable

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Oregon Observer to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. A sample of the official ballots: are included in the municipality ballots. A list of polling places are attached. ____________________________ /s/ Krista Flanagan, Clerk Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES ELECTION – APRIL 7, 2020 MUNICIPALITY, POLL HOURS BLOOMING GROVE: Clerk – Mike Wolf (608-223-1104), Blooming Grove Town Hall, 1880 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716, 7 AM – 8 PM TOWN OF BROOKLYN – GREEN COUNTY: Clerk – Jeannie Welsh (608455-6411), Brooklyn Town Hall, 400 W. Main Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521, 7AM – 8 PM BROOKLYN/VILLAGE: Clerk — Linda Kuhlman (608-455-4201), Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Avenue, Brooklyn, WI 53521, 7 AM – 8 PM DUNN: Clerk – Cathy Hasslinger (608-838-1081), Dunn Town Hall, 4156 CTH B, McFarland, WI 53558, 7 AM – 8 PM FITCHBURG: Clerk – Patti Anderson (608-270-4210), Wards 12-14, Syndham Garden Hotel, 3969 Cahill Main, Fitchburg, WI 53711; Wards 15 – 19 Fitchburg Community Center, 5510 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711., 7 AM – 8 PM MONTROSE: Clerk – Ann Sayles (608-424-3848), Montrose Town Hall, 1341 Diane Avenue, Belleville, WI 53508, 7 AM – 8 PM OREGON/TOWN: Clerk – Jennifer Hanson (608-835-3200), Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575, 7 AM – 8 PM OREGON/VILLAGE: Clerk – Peggy Haag (608-835-3118), Wards 1,5,6,11 & 13 in Community Room at Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575; Wards 2, 3, 4, & 12 in Board Room at Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring Street, Oregon WI 53575; Wards 7-10, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI 53575, 7 AM – 8 PM RUTLAND: Clerk – Dawn George (608-455-3925), Rutland Town Hall/Garage, 785 Center Road, Stoughton, WI

53589, Clerk’s office is at 4177 Old Stage Rd., Brooklyn, WI 53521. The Clerk’s office is where inquiries for absentee voting should be directed., 7 AM – 8 PM UNION: Clerk – Regina Ylvisaker (608-577-6644), Evansville Fire Station, 425 Water Street, Evansville, WI 53536, 7 AM – 8 PM Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP *** STATE OF WISCONSIN VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN DANE/GREEN COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Village of Brooklyn Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 21, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via audio/ video conference. Please call the Clerk’s Office at 608-455-4201, ext. 1 or 2, for the call-in information before April 21. The call-in information will also be posted on the Village’s website prior to the hearing date. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow all interested parties to be heard concerning a proposed conditional use on lands hereby described as follows: 100 Railroad Street with the following parcel numbers: 23109 31.0000 The request involves the proposed use as a delivery, storage and shipping facility for pumps, chillers and used laboratory equipment for resale. Any interested person may inspect the application, submittal documents and other pertinent information with the conditional use permit request at the Village Hall or by contacting the Village Clerk at the above address, by telephone at (608) 455-4201 or by email at clerk@brooklynwi.gov. Written comments on the application should be submitted before the public hearing date to the Village Clerk. All written comments will be forwarded to the Village of Brooklyn Planning & Zoning Commission and/or Village Board. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN By: ______________________________ Linda Kuhlman, Village Clerk-Treasurer Posted: April 2, 2020 Published: April 2, 2020 WNAXLP

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Village of Brooklyn questionnaires EMILIE HEIDEMANN

Olson, for an at-large seat. Incumbents Sue McCallum and Kyle Smith are not rerunning for their seats. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. The Oregon Observer sent quesheidemann@wcinet.com or follow her tionnaires to each of the candidates on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie. for Brooklyn Village Board. The April 7 ballot includes one candidate, Dan Unified Newspaper Group

Dan Olson Age: 48 Family: Spouse Originally from: Brooklyn Lived in Brooklyn since: Born Education: Graduated from Oregon High School in 1990 Occupation: Handyman Employer/job title: Self-employed Political experience: Six months on village board Other notable affiliations: None Why are you running for office? As a resident of the community for 48 years I want to be able to help by running for office to give back. Being a trustee I’ve found in the last few months is not as easy as some perceive it to be. Everything takes time to be exact months of research, developing, and discussions. But I’ve found that helping with these items is very satisfying knowing we as trustees are helping create ways to better serve our community.

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Spring election: Village of Oregon Jerry Bollig

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The Oregon Observer sent questionnaires to each of the candidates for Oregon Village Board. The April 7 ballot includes three candidates for three at-large seats on the board. The candidates include incumbents Amanda Peterson, Jerry Bollig and David Donovan.

Amanda Peterson

Age: 47 Family: partner: Jeff; son: Toby, 12 Originally from: Des Plaines, Illinois Lived in Oregon since: 2004 Education: B.A. in Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College Occupation: Freelance editor Employer/job title: Self-employed Political experience: Village of Oregon Trustee since 2018; Public Works Committee, Library Building Committee, and OCA Media Board member Other notable affiliations: Oregon Area Progressives, Oregon Juggling Club, former Homeroom Volunteer Coordinator, Co-founder of South Main Historic Neighborhood Why are you running for

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the village board? I believe in public service. I really enjoy hearing from constituents, answering their questions, and helping with any issues if I can. Decisions made at the local level can have a real impact on peoples’ lives. I love this community and want to make sure it continues to grow responsibly. What are the most important issues facing the village in the next three years? Flooding/stormwater management, building infrastructure (public and private) to accommodate new growth while keeping this community affordable for residents and transitioning to energy efficient buildings and modes of transportation. Also, dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re following all the recommended actions and adapting as we go. Hopefully that will be enough.

What responsibility does the village have to manage increasing problems with stormwater and flooding? Hindsight is 20/20. The Village Board can only control what we do going forward. Oregon is built on lowlands. The water table is high and projections show this will probably worsen because of climate change. We are beginning work on short-term plans that address helping water get where it wants to go while minimizing damage to property and cost to taxpayers. Long-term plans need to be made to address climate change, such as building energy-efficient buildings, bringing public transportation to Oregon, making the community more pedestrian and bike friendly, and deciding where new development is appropriate or should be avoided.

Age: 70 Family: Daughter, 27 Originally from: Lifetime resident of Oregon Township and Village. Village resident since 1965. Education: Grades 1-12, Oregon School System; College, Madison Business College, BBA Accounting. Occupation: Governmental accountant Employer/job title: Dane County at the Alliant Energy Center, retired in 2011 after 36 years. Political experience: Elected member of Oregon Village Board — 18 years. Past chairman of all 3 major village committees. Currently chairman of finance and public works. Elected member of Dane County Board — eight years. Chairman of the zoning committee, member of the executive committee, airport commission, solid waste committee and fair board. I have never lost an election. Other notable affiliations: Honorable discharge — US Army. Why are you running for the village board? I have lived my entire life as an area resident and 55 years as a village resident. I have found the quality of life to be excellent and wish to do my part to preserve that level of fine quality. What are the most important issues

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facing the village in the next three years? 1.) Crafting responsible budgets that spend and borrow within available revenues while providing for proper maintenance of existing excellent services without spiking property taxes. 2.) Development of affordable public and affordable senior housing by creating an affordable component when planning every compatible new project. 3.) Plan, prepare and be ready to respond to increased levels of water flow within the village. 4.) Continue plans for a new business park on the east side of Oregon to provide much needed additional business development. Is the village on the right track? Why or why not? 1.) Budgets have always been responsibly prepared by staff and responsibly reviewed by the village board. 2.) Every complementary new housing or building project is now encouraged or provided incentives have an affordable component. 3.) Debris trapped in the Badfish Creek flowing through town is removed on a timely basis. Plant growth is monitored and cut back when necessary. A dredging project has been planned and will commence when the state grants proper approval. Staff is providing proper management of water flows across Netherwood Road from Lake Barney while seeking a final solution.

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Oregon School District candidate questionnaires The Oregon Observer sent candidate Incumbent Tim LeBrun will be running are both running for Area II seats, and the answers to 50 words, with an exception of questionnaires to all three candidates for for his seat, and two newcomers, Kevin higher vote getter will receive a 3-year one question up to 100 words. They were the seats for the Oregon School District Mehring and Heather Garison, will fill two term, while the other will get a 2-year term. also allowed to skip two questions. board. seats being vacated. Mehring and Garison Candidates were asked to limit their

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Age: 55 Family: Spouse – Susie, Children: Elliot, Alex, Nina, Maddie Occupation: General Contractor Lived in the district since: 1991 Political experience: Oregon School Board Notable affiliations: Oregon School Board, LeBrun Knights of Columbus, Boy Scouts of America Why are you running: I am running to provide my 40 years of business and volunteer experience, and my nearly 30 years of parenting experience, to help blend and balance the benefits to our current and future district’s students, educators and administrators, with the faith and funding of our neighbors/taxpayers. What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? The district’s next big challenges include: Keeping pace with a changing

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demographic of both students and educators Keeping pace with the continuing evolution of the needs of society in terms of educational opportunity and employment opportunity Timing infrastructure investments with anticipated growth of our district and the affordability to our taxpayers What’s something you’d like to help the district improve on in the next few years? Regular open communication and planning with the municipalities that make up our district boundaries Do you agree with how the district handled the boundary and time change process? Yes What is the most important role of a police officer stationed at the high school? Building relationships with students, educators and administrators which drives trust, and a mutual appreciation for our individual difference. The district will eventually add a middle school, and that will

require some reconfiguration of other schools. What will be the most important consideration when that happens? One of the most important considerations will be developing a plan for transition to those new environments and outlining support for those plans. Secondly, continuing a thoughtful process that identifies the right time, the right location and the mix of facilities that lends itself to the future of middle school learners of the future. A thoughtful, communication plan to identify the what, where and when — the things that make the student, parent and taxpayer a strong all supporters of the process and product. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? Although there is always more that can be done, the district has done an excellent job of securing facilities, planning for safety uncertainties and training educators, administrators and staff. The training should continue to evolve with the benefit of best practices sharing, across the district and state.

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Kevin Mehring

Age: 47 Family: Wife – Shelly, who is actively involved in FOSD and previously PVE PTO, four sons – Tyler, seventh grade; Trevor, sixth; Blake,fourth and Brady, fourth Occupation: President/CEO of UAS Laboratories LLC – The Probiotic Company Political experience: None Lived in the district since: 2008 Notable affiliations: Oregon Youth Basketball board Why are you running: Mehring The Oregon School District has been an amazing steward of the intellectual development of our four sons. The dedicated administrators and teachers of this district have been amazing to our family. I feel the need to give back and use my leadership experience to help assist the district to continue to grow and improve every day. What’s the district’s next big challenge/opportunity? As most know, the district is one of the fastest growing in Dane County and the state of Wisconsin. With the growth being projected in the coming years, especially in the northern part of the district where I live, growing pains are inevitable. What’s something you’d like to help the district improve on in the next few years? I believe where my experience and skill set can best help

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The Oregon Observer sent questionnaires to each of the candidates for the Town of Oregon

board. The April 7 ballot includes two candidates for two at-large seats on the board. The candidates include incumbents Phil Van Kampen and Arlen Christensen.

Arlen Christensen Age: 77 Family: Wife , son and daughter (both married), seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren Originally from: Town of Oregon Lived in Town of Oregon: 77 years Education: Oregon Consolidated Schools & Madison Area Technical College Occupations: U. S. Post Office – Oregon (Retired) and Christensen Farm Job title: Ffarming in Town of Oregon Political experience: Four Years Supervisor for Oregon Town Board

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Other notable affiliations: Past Trustee for both Zor Shrine Madison, and Masonic Lodge 151 Oregon Why are you running for office? To address the Town of Oregon residents’ interests and concerns. What are the most important issues facing the Town of Oregon in the next three years? Ensure a secure future for the Town of Oregon by studying development, keeping our roads safe and well maintained, and other issues as they need to be addressed.

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Phil Van Kampen Age: 65 Family: Wife Liz; son Jeff Originally from: Town of Beloit Lived in Town of Oregon since: 2000 Education: Some college Occupation: Business owner Employer/job title: Semi-retired Political experience: Town of Oregon Board Supervisor since 2005 Other notable affiliations: Oregon School District student population and Growth Task Force; Past member and Commission Chair: Capital Area Regional Planning Commission; Commission Chair – Oregon Area Fire/EMS District; Member – Oregon Senior Center work group Why are you running? I like to characterize town government as retail government. Issues faced by board members are typically oneon-one matters where we work directly with the property owner. I enjoy this type of personal interaction with

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Town citizens, collaborating to resolve issues that they bring to the Town Board. W h a t a re t h e m o s t important issues facing the Town of Oregon in the next three years? In a recent survey conducted by the Town of Oregon, residents indicated that they are overwhelmingly in support of limited growth. They desire a rural environment, with limited commercial development. I share these goals. What responsibility does the Town of Oregon have to manage increasing problems with stormwater? Typically, the Town is responsible for stormwater and flooding on Town lands only. While the Town can review issues on private property, in most cases the Town will not intervene. The reason for this is that while we may fix a water issue for one citizen it can create a new one for another property owner. These are typically private matters.

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the district is on strategic planning and leveraging my business background. Running a bioscience company and having a degree from UW in Chemistry, I am very interested in STEAM education and its potential to develop next gen learners. Do you agree with how the district handled the boundary and time change process? I have been in attendance at several of the recent board meetings where this topic was discussed, including the lengthy meeting where public comment was taken as well as when the actual vote was taken. This is a topic that the board has looked at for three years and decisions were not made without a lot of listening to the community, teachers, administrators, concerned parents and experts on the topic of such things as sleep. Our incoming Superintendent Leslie Bergstrom led a cross sectional team of the previously mentioned constituents who put in solid time to make a recommendation to the School Board considering all of the issues involved. What is the most important role of a police officer

stationed at the high school? Of course the day to day safety of all the students, administrators and teachers is the most important role of the officer on site. Having a safe and positive school environment to learn is critical for our students at all ages and in each school. The district will eventually add a middle school, and that will require some reconfiguration of other schools. What will be the most important consideration when that happens? With this inevitable need for a new middle school, continuing to recruit the best and most passionate teachers and staff is one thing that comes to mind. Ensuring we scale all of the roles in developing the whole child in critical areas like music, arts, PhyEd and mental health support is also important. Has the district done enough to ensure its schools are safe? I do not have enough knowledge about this topic, but look forward to listening and learning more on this critical reality of school life in this day and age.

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Rutland town board candidate questionnaires The Oregon Observer sent candidate questionnaires to both candidates for the two Supervisor seats for the Town of Verona Board. The candidates, incumbents Nancy Nedveck and Deana Zentner, are running for two different seats and are not running against one another.

Candidates were asked to limit their answers to 50 words, with an exception of one question up to 100 words. They were also allowed to skip two questions. Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott. delaruelle@wcinet.com.

Nancy Nedveck Family: Married to David, one son, Derek Education: Bachelors’ degree in horticulture, University of Wisconsin-Madison Occupation: Manager/owner of The Flower Factory Political Experience: Member of the zoning and town boards Why are you running: I am running to understand the way local and state governments work. Priorities: Build a gathering place for the community by building a new town hall and to continue repairing as many miles of road as possible. The town should try to balance the need for an increased tax base with maintaining the rural, natural setting that draws people here in the first place. Public Comment: The meetings are open to all of the public and with public input. it helps us, the supervisors, better operate the town to all of our benefit. If we don’t hear from you we don’t know there is a problem. We also need to understand the constraints we work with following the local, county, state and federal laws.

Deana M. Zentner Family: Married for 33 years; two adult children — son and daughter. Moved to the town in: I have had the pleasure and privilege of living in the Town of Rutland since 2002. Education: Earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; taught in Wisconsin and California. Occupation: Now retired, Co-owner/ operator of Zentner Insurance Agency 19872016. Political Experience: Town of Rutland Supervisor two years; Appointed by Governor Evers to Auctioneer Board 5/20205/2022. Why I’m running: To promote and provide transparent, responsive and informative local government. I strongly believe that local government should always strive to increase public engagement to strengthen community relationships, share in decision making and promote inclusivity. I am familiar with the concerns of Rutland residents, I abide by a strong commitment to ethics who listens first, and seeks collaborative solutions that honor as many perspectives as possible. A good supervisor is a public

servant who believes in and follows fair and legal processes, thus ensuring predictability in the deliberation and formulation of town policies and laws. Priorities: Forge good working relationships with other towns, the county, fire/ems service providers and senior centers. Ensure that every resident has a voice and a stake in the future of our town. This will be especially important as Rutland soon updates its Comprehensive Plan. Qualities of Rutland: Rutland is becoming more and more diverse. We are privileged to live in an area that offers rural beauty, along with an abundance of recreation and services. Working collaboratively to protect our quality of life by being keenly aware of new laws that may affect air and water quality is imperative. Public Comment: As evidenced by four recent resident petitions, Rutland residents are determined to have their voices heard and valued. It is never a good idea to discourage or postpone public input. Local government needs to be more accessible to the public and enhance public participation in meetings

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The Village of Oregon plans to get back to business April 20 – at least virtually. Over the past three weeks, just as in most places around the world, village services and buildings have been closed while officials sent most employees home to work to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The April 12 date presents the next meeting of the Village Board, village administrator Mike Gracz told the Observer on Friday March 27. The board hasn’t met since March 16, when it declared COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus, a public health emergency, and delegated many of its powers to Gracz. As a safety precaution, it did not allow any observers in that meeting, including OCA Media, which provides public-access television coverage. With most services on hold, the board will limit its business to checking

closed or restricted access to village buildings and facilities and canceled meetings. It authorized village staff to work from home or take leave from work consistent with state and federal policies and gave Gracz the power to pay village bills and lead spending of contingency funds through June 15. Having done all of the above, Gracz said he’s been keeping up with federal legislation that’s passed to see how it is to affect village services and finances. He anticipates some loss in revenue, but he and finance director Lisa Novinska have yet to see how much. “We will have to see what the impact of the stimulus bill is,” Gracz said, referring to the $2.2 trillion package the president signed Friday, March 27. Gracz said he won’t know until late April exactly how the bill will impact Oregon. He said for now, his priority is to follow the law and exercise the powers granted to him by trustees.

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Oregon residents can expect to see increased traffic in the village due to U.S. Hwy. 14 improvements, starting April 6 and continuing into next year. And for two months, the direct route to Stoughton will be shut down completely. Village of Oregon public works director Jeff Rau told the Observer in an email with the state’s shelter in place order to curb the spread of COVID-19, the closure shouldn’t cause too much grief for the foreseeable future. Rau, after participating in a conference call with the state Department of Transportation, said the contractor will implement traffic control for the first phase of the project, which will significantly affect the Hwy. 138 and U.S. Hwy. 14 interchange through the first part of June. “During this phase of the project, the bridge deck on U.S. Hwy. 14 will be

replaced, requiring both the northbound and southbound lanes to be closed,” Rau wrote in an email. He said both lanes of traffic will be rerouted to the on/off ramps and through the roundabouts. During the project’s duration, traffic under the bridge will not be allowed in this period and access to eastbound Hwy. 138 will not be allowed either. Rau said the DOT will place a message board this week on both highways notifying the public of the upcoming project. “Fortunately, with the shelter in place order, traffic volumes are way down, so delays in the U.S. Hwy. 14 should be significantly less than predicted,” Rau wrote. “First responders will have to plan alternate routes through this area during the shutdown. The DOT will be posting detour routes.” Rau said other improvements going forward will include bridge replacements, deck improvements, crossovers and cable barriers.

Election: 3 candidates for 3 seats in OSD Continued from page 1 contested race, as all other seats either have just one person running for them, or don’t have anyone running at all. Municipalities such as the City of Green Bay sued the state last week over the decision to hold in-person voting for the April 7 election, stating that it forced residents to choose between their health and their right to vote. Gov. Tony Evers suggested sending out absentee ballots to the state’s 3.3 million registered voters, but doing so would require approval from the state legislature. All of the other local races in the greater Oregon area are uncontested. Village of Oregon’s board has only the three incumbents, Bollig, Amanda Peterson and David Donovan, running for the open seats. For the Village of Brooklyn, there are no challengers for seats vacated by incumbent Sue McCallum and Kyle Smith. Board member Dan Olson will run for his seat

for the first time in a general election. Olson, a 48-year resident of Brooklyn and former village public works employee, was selected to fill Scott Rosenow’s vacated seat in September. The Village of Brooklyn polling location will be moving to The State Bank of Cross Plains, 210 Commercial St. The bank has agreed to close that day to allow for residents to vote using its drive-thru, instead of going to the community center where the potential for person-to-person contact is higher. For the Oregon School District, there are three candidates for three seats, but in Area II, the higher vote getter between Heather Garison and Kevin Mehring will receive a three-year term, and the other a two-year

term. In the towns of Oregon and Rutland, there are two candidates for two seats in each township. The April 7 election will also feature a race for state Supreme Court between incumbent Daniel Kelly and Dane County Circuit Court judge Jill Karofsky. The seat is nominally nonpartisan, though Kelly has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump and Karofsky is being supported by progressive groups. Wisconsinites will be able to select their preferred candidate for the presidential election in November. Out of the candidates listed on the ballot, only former vice president Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders still have active campaigns.

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Continued from page 1 World Health Organization, setting off a series of previously unthinkable events, such as the cancellation of all organized sports, concerts and conventions and most travel. In two weeks, the United States took the lead in COVID cases, and by the end of the month, it was 50 percent higher than in Italy, which has had its health care system collapse under the burden. To prevent that, Gov. Tony Evers signed a Safer at Home order, making official what had been expected for days – a prohibition on all nonessential travel and business, with the threat of fines and jail time for violators, though the Oregon Police Department said that would be a last resort. The order included the closure of all playgrounds. The state’s month long declaration was joined March 29 by President Donald Trump’s announcement that Americans should plan on staying home at least through April – a significant change from his prior insistence that people should be working again by Easter. In Oregon, residents generally held one another accountable to the recommendations given by the federal Centers for Disease

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A hand painted “stay strong” sign sits in an Oregon resident’s yard off Janesville Street on Wednesday, March 25. Control and Prevention and reiterated in Safer at Home – including staying at home whenever possible and keeping at least six feet apart whenever they did venture out. As the national news began telling us who some of the victims were – including some familiar actors, singers and entertainers – Dane County on March 30 announced two sheriff ’s deputies had tested positive for the virus. As of that date, 187 people had tested positive countywide, with two deaths. While some states considered postponing elections, as New York did, Wisconsin kept its statutory April 7 date but pushed for people to

have absentee ballots mailed to them and moved back its online registration deadline. By March 31, nearly 1 million people had requested absentee ballots half as many as voted in the 2016 spring primary altogether. In Dane County, Clerk Scott McDonnell’s March 25 call for people to mark themselves as indefinitely confined and skip uploading photo ID led to discussions of a possible investigation by the state elections commission.

Finding alternatives

People in Oregon posted hearts, shamrocks and teddy bears in windows as makeshift social activities, got artsy with crafting kits and drew inspirational

Bill’s Food Center parking lot is starting to quiet down after the Safer At Home mandate was enacted on Tuesday, March 24. messages with sidewalk chalk. Libraries planned virtual activities. Unified Newspaper Group created an online signup for community helpers, and within four days of announcing it on social media, 15 people had signed up to help vulnerable populations do basic tasks such as shopping. Some carryout businesses operated at capacity while hotels emptied almost entirely. Salons, fitness studios and most other businesses that bring in customers were forced to close. Manufacturers, limited but still considered essential, continued to operate, with some calling themselves and their employees lucky they could.

The one place people continued to frequently interact face to face was at grocery stores, which were exempt from the governor’s orders limiting mass gatherings to 10 people because they carry essential supplies. Shoppers continued to keep them busy, and they, in turn, limited purchases of essential items to prevent hoarding.

Stemming the impact

As researchers – including some in Dane County – looked for ways to provide more tests and better treatments, federal, state and local agencies and organizations prepared for big hits to the already strained health care system and economy.

On March 27, Trump signed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which will send money to individuals and businesses with the unanimous support of the U.S. Senate. The governor and local agencies put out calls for personal protective equipment such as N95 respirators and ventilators, and the state eased regulations on health care licensing. The state also enlisted the help of companies in Dane County and elsewhere to attempt to double its laboratory testing capacity of about 2,000 per day, though it remained limited to people showing symptoms, including fever, coughing and shortness of breath. The state also changed eligibility requirements for home energy assistance. moved back its tax filing deadline to July to match the new federal date and suspended all evictions and foreclosures (which the county had done days earlier through law enforcement policy). County chapters of Boys and Girls Club and United Way partnered with other community organizations to raise $1.3 million to cover essential needs of people. Email Oregon Observer editor Jim Ferolie at oregonobserver@wcinet.com.

Learning: Teachers miss their students but still communicate via the internet Maintaining communication and Google Meet for some face

Continued from page 1 OHS technology education teacher Ryan Stace is another teacher converting a traditionally hands-on learning curriculum into a relevant online format. To help, he’s using Schoology software that was the primary method of instruction for students who missed class time, he said. “I’m doing my best to sift through the resources and put together meaningful activities for the students for as long as school will be utilizing this online format,” Stace wrote the Observer. “The activities might not be as hands-on as they are used to in the regular school setting, but they will certainly still be educational.”

For Oregon Middle School seventh grade geography teacher Laura Stoller, her biggest consideration is anticipating what students can do independently, and planning high interest activities. “We really want to keep them engaged and learning, and that requires a delicate balance of just enough challenge, just enough review material, just enough support,” she wrote the Observer in an email Tuesday. “It’s hard enough to do that in person, but without having the daily personal interactions, it becomes even tougher. We are used to making modifications and differentiating for our students based on what happens in the classroom.” To stay connected, Stoller and her students use Google Hangouts

time. “When we are doing in-person instruction, we can at least see them each day and know they’re okay,” she said. To connect with his students, OHS social studies teacher Chris Wiegman is using Flipgrid, a social learning platform where a question or prompt is posed and students respond in a short video. “It allows us to communicate and collaborate together both academically and non-academically,” he wrote the Observer in an email Tuesday. Wiegman said while virtual learning is a new experience for everyone, he hopes students, families and his colleagues will embrace this as an opportunity to learn and grow.

“As a lifelong learner myself, I’m excited about this journey because I know that great learning experiences will result and we will see positive growth as a school community,” he said.

Finding a routine

Brooklyn Elementary School first-grade teacher Meghan Mapes said for younger students, most of the connecting is through their parents, and creating videos for them to read “and to reassure my students that I am still here for them.” “It’s important to remember that our main goal for students is to sustain their learning from this school year,” she told the Observer in an email. “We want to keep the love of learning alive for our students and that can come in

many different forms.” For families starting this new journey, Mapes’ advice is to start slow and try to create a learning routine that works for your family at home. “Know that OSD teachers and staff are here for you to answer your questions and to cheer you on — we are all in this together!” she wrote. And while teachers aren’t physically around for a while, Stoller said parents can play an important role in their child’s education as virtual learning is likely to finish out the school year. “Especially now, their involvement in their student’s learning is critical,” she said. “Our hope is that adults at home are engaged at least somewhat with their students and their learning.”

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