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Building awareness Family raises $1,500 for special education at NKE EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Last month, more than 150 students and staff at Netherwood Knoll Elementary School lined the halls with t-shirts bearing the words “Down right awesome.” March 21 was Down syndrome Awareness Day, which marked another opportunity for Jake Hollman to spread awareness about his son Ayden, a third-grader at NKE who was diagnosed with Down syndrome a few months after he was born. This was the biggest year yet for the Hollman clan’s annual t-shirt fundraiser, with sales reaching $1,500, which the family donated to the NKE special education department. For the last few years, Jake has visited Ayden’s classes to educate students about Down syndrome and to make t-shirts. For this year’s fundraiser, the charge for t-shirt sales was paying only what buyers could afford. “Last year, teachers were like, ‘How do we show more support?’” Jake told the Observer. “We ended up setting up a ‘paywhat-you-can’ website.” So this year, people from Washington state to Ireland bought t-shirts for the Down syndrome cause, which Jake said is to show that Ayden, despite having an extra chromosome, is able to live as “normal” a life as anyone else. He said Ayden loves hugs, can sense when people are sad and has an overall “high sensitivity” to how others feel. Ayden resides in Fitchburg with his father, mother Michelle, and little brother Noah. The two boys share a close relationship — one minute, last Friday during spring break, Noah was playing on his iPad and Ayden with superhero action figures. The next minute, they chased each other around their playroom with Thor hammers. Michelle said Ayden has a similar enerPhoto submitted gy in the classroom — “always on the March 21 was Down syndrome Awareness Day. To celebrate, the Hollman clan sold t-shirts move.” When he was born, she suspected to raise funds for Netherwood Knoll Elementary School’s special education department. In the front row is Jake Hollman, his son and third-grader Ayden and teacher Emily Anderson. In the Turn to Fundraiser/Page 12 back is Ayden’s grandmother, Rachel Hollman.

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Springer defeats Smith for Brooklyn village president ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

Brit Springer will be the next president of the Village of Brooklyn. She defeated trustee Kyle Smith 157 to 114. In Rutland, incumbent David Grueneberg defeated challenger

David Krueger 326 votes to 184. Springer’s two-year term in Brooklyn starts April 16, when she takes over for interim president Todd Klahn. Klahn ran successfully for trustee, as did fellow incumbent Heather Kirkpatrick. Klahn was named interim president earlier this year after Clayton Schulz resigned because he moved out of the village.

With seven votes, write-in candidate and former village president Pat Hawkey will join Klahn, who garnered 120 votes, and Kirkpatrick, who had 116 votes, on the board. Jim Bakken and Mark Bruner tied with five votes apiece for trustee. Springer is a multimedia designer who has lived in the village since 2011 and has been a trustee since 2017. I n R u t l a n d , G r u e n e b e rg and Krueger had opposed one

another over issues of noise and dealing with the racetrack. For constable, incumbents Nels Wethal, with 314 votes, and Shawn Hillested, with 251, beat out challenger Steven Williams, who earned 211 votes. Peter Loughrin, who was running unopposed, will be the town’s next chair, succeeding Mark Porter.

Library looks for feedback Open house, focus groups scheduled for April 8, 10 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

The Oregon Public Library is looking for input from the community about plans for a new building at upcoming events Monday, April 8, and Wednesday, April 10. All are at Village Hall, 117 Spring St. From 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 8, the general public is invited to gather in the Community Room to communicate their needs about the new Way library. “We are holding some additional focus groups on April 10 that will be more of a small discussion format that will (look at) specific perspectives,” library director Jennifer Endres Way told the Observer. In the morning on Wednesday, April 10, there will be a new building input session designed for parents with children and a preschool open play at the same time from 10-10:30 a.m. A 2 p.m. session is designed for seniors. OPN Architects will kick off each event by introducing its team and providing an overview about the new library project, Way said, but the goal of the sessions is to listen and learn about what the public wants in a new library building. “There are so many different perspectives in the community and people who use the library in many different ways,” Way said. “Getting as much engagement as possible will help us serve the needs of everyone.” OPN Architects has also been working on a needs assessment, Way said, which involves comparing OPL to other libraries, analyzing Oregon’s population and determining how much space will be needed in the new building from everything from books to

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‘Rise & Craft’ entertains kids Wi t h i t b e i n g s p r i n g break last week for students in the Oregon School District, many found ways to express themselves and be creative. Youngsters from Kids’ Club and Learning Center, some with their parents, visited the Oregon Public Library last Wednesday,

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“Hush,” a barn owl. Moller also discussed various types of raptors and conducted a flight demonstration with the barn owl. Raptors, including owls, eagles, hawks and falcons, are species of birds defined by their hooked beaks, sharp talons and carnivorous appetite. – Justin Loewen

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Planning in brief Nine lots in Highlands The Highlands at Netherwood neighborhood will have its final plat for nine single-family homes in front of the Planning Commission Thursday. The neighborhood is bordered by West Netherwood Road to the north and North Bergamont Boulevard to the south. The plat for Lot 1 is up for discussion and a recommendation from the commission. The village planner recommended approval of the plat.

Oregon Parks amendment A plan for 32 single-family homes and 12 duplexes in the Oregon Parks neighborhood is up for commission consideration. The specific implementation plan for the project is set to be discussed and the commission could make a recommendation to the Village Board. The project would be bounded by North Alpine Parkway and Netherwood Road.

Thysse campus project site plan A new 84,700-square-foot office and production facility for Thysse is set to be considered by the Planning Commission Thursday. The parcel along Cusick Parkway within the North Industrial Park is just south of the existing Trachte building. The commission plans to consider the site plan for the building and could make a recommendation to the Village Board. The village planner recommended approval of the site plan with conditions, including a sidewalk extension and the addition of some marked crosswalks through the parking lot and at the driveways.

Beehive adds two rooms Beehive Homes hopes to add two more rooms to its second planned building. The proposal to amend the project’s specific implementation plan would bring the building to 18 units from its original 16 and add about 575 square feet to the building’s floor area. The Beehive development, on the village’s southwest side, is planned for three phases. The first building opened in 2017. The village planner recommended approval of the proposed plan.

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Village residents might have to start breaking down all those extra Amazon boxes or risk them not being picked up and recycled. Starting Monday, April 1, recycling that doesn’t fit in the blue cart will be left behind unless it’s in a plastic bag placed next to the cart. The bag must be clear plastic, no more than 32 gallons or 50 pounds. Pellitteri released a memo March 1 that explained while its drivers had previously been collecting the excess recycling, that practice would change and the driver would put a sticker on the cart explaining why. At a March Village Board meeting, village administrator Mike Gracz called it the “Amazon effect,” pointing to the increase of online shopping and its attendant packaging. Danielle Pellitteri, the Madison-based waste hauling company’s

Village insulated from recycling market shakeup The global recycling market has seen some big changes in the last couple years, but Oregon has been relatively insulated. Starting January 2018, China refused to import much of the plastic it used to take in to recycle. That’s shaken up world markets but hasn’t had much impact on Pellitteri’s service, Pellitteri vice president Danielle Pellitteri told the Observer. It has, however, made it more important that recyclable materials stay clean. “There’s so much supply in the U.S. now because of (China’s move) the markets have become saturated with material,” Pellitteri said. “As supply has increased, buyers who are buying material can choose where to buy from. The vendors who can keep their material the cleanest for them are going to be able to continue to sell their material.” For tips on how to recycle properly, like whether to keep the lid on or off, search “Pellitteri” on YouTube.

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OSD should reduce colored paper use Helping our young people learn about our planet, the benefits of conservation and making healthy choices for ourselves and for our world around us, has always been a good idea. I have seen this done in the Oregon School District and I think it’s great. I think it’s wonderful to see the school projects like natural gardens or prairie plantings. Our connections to Earth and our environment is the common link that all life shares, including everyone. I ask you to please consider using less (better yet, none) of the colored paper stock used in the Oregon School District and community. Reasons being, colored paper has artificial chemical dyes in it and it costs much more than plain white paper. Some of it feels like heavier stock, maybe 20# paper or more. I think the use of it has gone down recently, but I still get about 100 pages or so from our schools and area events each year, including everyday information. If we eliminated the use of colored paper and switched to recycled white paper, 15# stock, we could potentially save thousands of dollars for the Oregon School District budget. Most importantly however, it

is better for our environment and overall health, to eliminate as many chemicals and synthetic waste products as possible. The production of synthetic dyes involves using chemicals that are not Earth-friendly nor healthy for us. Some of the dyes are not even color fast and the pages bleed when exposed to water. The processes of making, mixing, shipping and storing chemicals, making paper, using it once, then throwing it out soon afterwards, produces byproducts that are unnatural and hazardous to our planet. These chemicals end up in our landfills, water, air and recycling processes that may use additional chemicals to neutralize or bleach the unwanted materials. Can someone please tell me why we need to use colored paper? Is it to attract our attention to the printed content, to make it more interesting or noticeable? If documents are well written, we would not need to rely on colors to attract our attention, or lure us into reading it. Just because paper is bright yellow or orange, does not mean I’m going to read it any sooner or think it more important. Kurt Schlapper Village of Brooklyn

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In a March Kids special section, an article about library summer reading programs incorrectly stated how Verona Public Library program participants receive prize books during the summer. Throughout the summer, participants of the program are able to earn prize books. And rather than relying solely on book donations the summer of 2018, the library was able to buy newer prize books after receiving funds from The Friends of the Verona Public Library. The Observer regrets the error.

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For longer, healthier life, don’t let your pet get overweight

ears ago my, wife and I adopted a wonderful yellow Labrador named Charlie. At first, he had normal weight, around 75 pounds. He steadily gained weight until he reached 100 pounds. A veterinary exam determined Charlie had a thyroid problem. With daily medication, his weight returned to normal. He lived over 14 years, but his life was cut short by severe arthritis. Like other pet owners who have lost their pets too soon, I felt cheated. Dogs have relatively short Antolec lives and the pain of losing them can be just as deep as losing a human family member. In fact, surveys show most Americans regard their dog as a full family member, and half of pet owners sleep with their dogs. Perhaps it is out of love that so many people feed their pets more than they actually require. I, too, take great pleasure in feeding my dogs, horse and sheep. I feel that I am taking care of them and expressing love, but too much of a good thing is a bad thing. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention reports 100 million American pets are overweight or obese, including 59 percent of cats and 54 percent of dogs. Our pets are paying the price with increased risks of preventable heath problems and shorter lives. They suffer higher rates of arthritis, urinary tract disease, liver disease, low thyroid function, knee ligament injuries, diabetes, spinal disc disease, kidney disease, high blood

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pressure and heart failure. Our dogs never live long enough to begin with, and being overweight reduces their longevity. Recent research studied 50,000 pet dogs of 12 breeds and gave us a measurement of the loss in terms that we can grasp. Smaller breeds lose more lifespan than larger dogs. For example, overweight Yorkshire Terriers lose two years of life. I think all pet owners would love to have another two years to spend with their companions, if only there were a way to make it so. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (petobesityprevention. org) offers free information to help. This includes a pet weight check with graphics of a dogs and cats at various weights and a scoring system. Pet owners can compare the graphics to their own pets and make an informed decision. There is information about ideal weight ranges for numerous breeds, plus dog and cat daily caloric needs so pet owners can determine how much food reduction is required for safe weight loss. The “Weight Translator” really raised my eyebrows. It compares pet weight by breed with that of a human male or female. For instance, it compares a 12-pound Yorkie with woman weighing 218 pounds. My experience with Charlie motivated me to be more careful about our other Labrador, Jake. He was lighter to start with, and we gave him a measured amount of food for his breakfast and supper. If he got additional treats, we reduced his meal size. I also rely heavily upon The Whole Dog Journal (WDJ), a monthly periodical devoted to canine health, nutrition, training and behavior. WDJ accepts no

advertisements and publishes an annual review of dry and canned dog foods for quality and price. Once I learned how to read dog food labels and what ingredients to look for, I chose to only buy high-quality foods and to avoid some treats altogether due to their unhealthy ingredients and processing. Jake got plenty of daily exercise, including walks, jogs, retrieving toys and playing tug. For a 60-pound dog he was strong and athletic, sometimes dragging me across the living room when he won a game of tug. The rug burns might have bothered me had I not been laughing so hard. Regular veterinary visits helped us avoid preventable ailments and gave us the benefit of objective feedback from our veterinarian. Jake also got prompt medical care for any injuries he sustained, and he was rather accident prone… such as when he ventured too close to my horse while she was in her stall and was kicked in the head for his intrusion. Jake lived a long, healthy life and nearly reached 16 years of age. For a Labrador, that is quite an accomplishment. Now Buddha and Gandhi are our senior dogs. They are both in great shape and are getting the best stewardship and care I can muster. As Maya Angelou famously said, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” Daniel H. Antolec, CBCC-KA is the owner of Brooklyn-based Happy Buddha Dog Training and is a member of Pet Professional Guild and chairs the PPG Advocacy Committee.

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OAWC clean up days set for April 1-30 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Spring cleaning isn’t just for the house — it can also be for the environment. Local litterbugs beware, because the Oregon Area Wellness Coalition is asking for help in cleaning up Oregon and Brooklyn parks throughout the month of April. OAWC made the Comm u n i t y Pa r k C l e a n U p Days a month-long event for the first time this year — it used to be limited to a single weekend, OAWC member Deb Bossingham said. “You never knew what you were going to get w e e ke n d t o w e e ke n d ,” Bossingham told the Observer. Groups who would like to sign up are encouraged to pick a park to clean up for a weekday or weekend. Once they choose a park, they are also encouraged to bring trash bags, rakes and any needed hand

If You Go What: Community Park Clean Up Days When: April 1-30 Where: Oregon, Brooklyn public Info: dab@oregonsd.net or 835-4086 protection. The coalition encourages group members who have a truck to use it to haul leaves to the Oregon compost area on North Perry Parkway. If working in Brooklyn, the compost site will be located off Church Street. Each park will need all garbage picked up and put in bags, and all leaves, sticks and debris raked and picked up to take to the designated compost area. There are still slots available for groups to pick a park. The list can be found at signupgenius.com/go/ 20f0a49aea922a20-community3. For information, email Bossingham at dab@oregonsd.net or call at 8354086.

Breakfast with the Bunny April 13 The Easter Bunny will make a visit to Oregon later this month. The Oregon/Brooklyn Lions Club will host its fourth “Breakfast with the Bunny” from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 13. Attendees are invited to the Oregon Area Fire/EMS District, 131 Spring St. for the breakfast, which will feature pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage and a build-your-own-omelette station. Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for kids aged 4-10 and free for anyone 3 and under, with all proceeds going to support the fire department and other local charities. Lions club president Peter Zang said the Green County Dairy Queen, Ivy Horn, OccuPaws service dogs and Leo the Lion of the lions club will accompany the Easter Bunny at File photo by Amber Levenhagen the event. Members of the Jones family met the Easter Bunny at the 2017 Lion’s Club pancake breakHe said club members fast on Saturday, April 8. From left, Kylie, 7, Katie, Chloe, 19 months, and Clayton, 5. will prepare 300 treat bags for kids in attendance up to age 10. For information, or if you’re interested in joinWhat: Breakfast with ing the Oregon/Brooklyn Camp is ﬁlling up fast so sign up now! the Bunny Lions Club, contact Peter When: 8-11 a.m. Music Camp With Leotha Stanley Zang at 612-309-1398 or Aquapalooza • Junior Survivor • Adventure Camp Saturday, April 13 Denise Zang at denise. Bike and Canoe • Whiz Bang Boom • And More zang@gmail.com or 612Where: Oregon Area FIND MORE INFORMATION AT 961-2976. Fire/EMS District, 131 bethelhorizons.org Email Emilie Heidemann Spring St. or REGISTER AT at emilie.heidemann@ app.campdoc.com/register/bethelhorizons Info: 612-309-1398 wcinet.com or follow her Questions? Contact Sadie at 608-257-3577 or on Twitter at bethelhorizons@bethelhorizons.org @HeidemannEmilie. adno=68829

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An ‘Easter Eggstravaganza’ Spring has sprung and the Easter fun has only begun. That’s why the public is invited to celebrate at the “Easter Eggstravaganza 2019” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13, at Prairie View Elementary School, 300 Soden Dr. The event, sponsored by Community of Life Church Lutheran Church, will feature Easter egg hunts for ages 0-9. The first hunt for ages 0-3 will start at 10:30 a.m. There will also be Easter egg hunts for ages 4-6 and 7-9, consecutively. Each hunt will feature a grand prize egg. Attendees can enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny, carnival games, crafts and face painting. The OreFile photo by Amber Levenhagen gon Youth Center will help Sarah and Wyatt Hoesch, 2, out with the carnival games open eggs together at the and stuff the eggs with 2018 Easter Eggstravaganza.

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Free Medicare seminar April 13 at senior center Dane County is offering free Medicare seminars, now through November, to help residents make What: Free “Welcome to “informed decisions about Medicare” seminar their Medicare options,” When: 9-11:30 a.m. according to a news release. Saturday, April 13 The Oregon Area Senior Center will host its free Where: Oregon Area “Welcome to Medicare” Senior Center, 219 Park seminar from 9-11:30 a.m. St. Saturday, April 13, at 219 Info: 835-5801 Park St. According to the senior center newsletter, the seminar will help attendees “is and isn’t,” how to avoid understand what Medicare penalties for late enrollment

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beverages available. Attendees will be able to choose from tomato, alfredo or bolognese sauce. Funds will go toward the splash pad project, which will likely cover the cost of water features, a remaining item. To register for the fundraiser, visit oregonregistrationcenter.max.galaxy.net. Tickets for adults are $13 if purchased online or $15 at the door, kids are $5, and children ages 4 and under are free. For more information, email oboptimist@gmail.com.

Identify and address the risks of falling by registering for “Stepping On,” an evidenced-based, seven-week program for those with balance concerns or fears of falling. From 1-3 p.m. every Tuesday until April 23 at the senior center, class participants will build confidence, reduce falls and help prevent hospital stays. A $35 participation fee includes instruction, guest presentations, printed materials and snacks. Scholarships are available upon request. The instructor is Essential oils class Ron Dorr. Are you a fan of essential oils and Registration is required, as space for their uses? the workshop is limited. Then attend an essential oils class at For information, call 835-5801. the senior center at 12:45 p.m. Friday, April 5. Splash pad fundraiser Senior center intern Megan Kloth The Oregon-Brooklyn Optimist Club will discuss how essential oils are will host a “Splash Pad Fundraiser/Pasta produced, their benefits and how you can Dinner” next month. incorporate their use into everyday life. From 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Some of the topics attendees will April 4, at Holy Mother of Consolation discuss include how oils can help with Church, 651 N. Main St., Charlie’s on arthritis, bone density, digestion, sleep, Main owner and chef Dave Heide will cognitive issues and wrinkles. create a range of pasta options for the The class comes with “free smells”, evening. literature and essential oil samples. There will also be salads, garlic Visitors are welcome to lunch before bread, frozen yogurt from OFroYo and the program.

St. John’s fish fry St. John’s Lutheran Church will host a fish fry to support cancer research Friday, April 5. From 4:30-7:30 p.m., attendees of the St. John’s Fish Fry at 625 E. Netherwood St. will be able to help support Garding Against Cancer, an effort to fund cancer research at the UW Carbone Cancer Center and patient care. The event will feature a silent auction that includes a basketball autographed by UW-Madison men’s basketball coach Greg Gard and two tickets to Garding Against Cancer’s third annual signature event, a $350 value. The St. John’s ministry team will offer blood pressure readings and discuss ways to support local individuals and families. Single servings of nine ounce baked or fried cod will be available. Visitors will be able to purchase additional three ounce pieces for $1. Tickets for adults are $11, children under 10 are $5 and kids under 4 are free. To-go orders are welcome. For information, call 291-4311.

Community calendar Thursday, April 4

Saturday, April 6

• 10 a.m., Sensory storytime, library, 835-3656 • 4:30-7:30 p.m., Splash pad fundraiser and pasta dinner, Holy Mother of Consolation Church, 651 N. Main St., oregonregistrationcenter. maxgalaxy.net • 6 p.m., Craftivism, library, 8353656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mini-Comic Con (registration required for trivia and cosplay contest, opens March 5), senior center, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Jug Prairie Cemetery Association annual meeting, Brooklyn Township Hall, 400 W. Main St., 835-3135 • 6:30 p.m., Free family movie night, Brooklyn Community Building, 210 Commercial St., 455-4201

Friday, April 5

• Fine Arts Week at Oregon High School • 5:30-8:30 p.m., Community input open house, Oregon Village Hall Community Room, 117 Spring St., 835-2322 • 5 p.m., Village Board meeting, Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St., 835-3118 • 6 p.m., Country Heat class, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

• 12:45 p.m., Essential oils class (register by April 4), senior center, 835-5801 • 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. John’s Fish Fry, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 625 E. Netherwood St., 291-4311 • 6-8 p.m., OAP Community Open Mic (feat. Senators Mark Miller and Janis Ringhan, Tom Umhoefer from Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Don Ferber from 350.org), Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., oap@oregonareaprogressives.org

Monday, April 8

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 4 WOW: Oregon Library Public Informational Meeting (March 20) ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: Percussion Ensemble (April 9) Friday, April 5 WOW: Genetic Wildlife Rescue (FACTV– December 2018) ORE: Milton House and the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin (FACTV2019 Saturday, April 6 WOW: 2019 Wild Turkeys in Wisconsin: Dan Small and Mark LaBarbera ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: West Point Glee Club (April 13) Sunday, April 7 WOW: Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: OHS Orchestra Ensemble (April 11)

Tuesday, April 9

• Fine Arts Week at OHS • 9-11 a.m., Food distribution and

Monday, April 8 WOW: Village Board Meeting – LIVE (5:30pm) ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: Jazz Band (April 10) Tuesday, April 9 WOW: 2019 Wild Turkeys in Wisconsin: Dan Small and Mark LaBarbera ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: Four Seasons Musical Showcase (April 12) Wednesday, April 10 WOW: Backyard Wellness: Soil Health ORE: 2018 Fine Arts Week: A Cappella Showcase (April 14) Thursday, April 11 WOW: Village Board Meeting (April 8) ORE: Panther Girls Varsity Soccer vs Janesville Craig – LIVE 6:50pm

collection (hours now weekly), Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 1-3 p.m., “Stepping On” workshop (cost is $35 for participation), senior center, 835-5801

Wednesday, April 10

• Fine Arts Week at OHS • 2 p.m., Library focus group (registration required), senior center, 835-5801 • 6-7 p.m., Yoga, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

Thursday, April 11

• Fine Arts Week at OHS • 1 p.m., Free “emergency preparedness” presentation, senior center, 835-5801 • 4-7 p.m., Food distribution and collection (hours now weekly), Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info

Senior center Monday, April 8 Chicken Salad Mini Croissant Broccoli Salad, Pickled Beets Peaches, Cheesecake Brownie MO – Egg Salad NCS – SF Pudding Tuesday, April 9 Cheeseburger on Whole Wheat Bun Calico Beans, Potato Salad Fruit Cocktail, Pineapple Fluff MO – Garden Burger NCS – SF Jell-O Wednesday, April 10 Egg Salad Sandwich on Whole Wheat Carrot Cabbage Slaw Three-Bean Salad Grape Juice, Dreamsicle Whip MO – n/a NCS – Orange Thursday, April 11 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, April 12 Italian Lasagna Romaine with Tomatoes and Cucumber Garlic Breadstick Fresh Fruit, Lemon Bar MO – Veggie Lasagna NCS – SF Cookie SO - Tuna Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, April 8 9:00 Planning Committee 10:30 Dominoes 11:45-12:15 Eyeglass Adjustments 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, April 9 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 1:00 Technical Help with Gil 1:00 Stepping On Wednesday, April 10 9:00 Stamp Camp 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Library Focus Group at Village Hall Thursday, April 11 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 COA Meeting 9:45 Zumba Gold 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Emergency Preparedness Friday, April 12 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:45 Balance Class 12:45 Silver Sneakers

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

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

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

(608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org

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

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

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

Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli

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

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

Envy is a Bitter Root For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. – Psalm 139:13-14 Perhaps nothing tears at the social fabric like envy. Comparing ourselves to others will invariably make us feel either arrogant and superior or bitter and inferior. When we compare favorably to others we’re likely to feel superior and therefore risk being arrogant, while comparing unfavorably to others is likely to make us bitter and feel dejected. Life is not a contest, and while it is only normal to want to know how we did on the test relative to other students, or how much we earn relative to our colleagues, invariably we are not going to be at the top of every list, or perhaps even at the top of any list. Most of us are going to be bunched up around the middle, and that’s okay. Envy is not only a root of bitterness at work and in school, but often also within families. Sibling rivalry is natural, and competition can be a good thing, but many families have lasting scars from sibling rivalry that was taken too far, and envious feelings often outlast childhood. So put a check on your envy by avoiding unhealthy comparisons. You’re fine just the way you are. – Christopher Simon

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Softball

Opening day dominance Nelson strikes out 18 in season opener

What’s next Oregon travels to Twining Park in Monroe for a 5 p.m. game Thursday against the Cheesemakers.

JEREMY JONES Sports editor

Oregon softball coach Scott Mirkes would have loved to have a nonconference game or scrimmage before jumping into the season with two Badger South games in the Panthers’ first three games, he said, after winning both games over the past week. But with spring in Wisconsin you have to take what the weather allows. “If we reschedule a game, you start wondering when and where are you’re going to make it up,” Mirkes said. “I don’t mind playing a conference game right off the bat. It makes the game more important and gives you less margin for error.” The Panthers threw out the first pitch on the 2019 season Thursday, March 28, with a conference win against Monona Grove, then followed it up with a pair of 10-run rule wins Monday, April 1 at Evansville and Tuesday, April 2, against Fort Atkinson. Pitcher Kenadee Nelson said she’s planning on Oregon winning the conference this year. “We definitely need to work on our hitting and defense,” she said. “We just have to work on the little things that will bring it all together.”

game-ending lineout to first baseman Levi Rich in the seventh. Still, Mirkes was proud of the way his defense made plays when it had too. “Any time you can get 18 strikeouts, it makes your job a lot easier for our defense, especially in your first game when you might be a little unsure of being back on the field,” Mirkes said. “But sometimes when your pitcher is in a zone, you relax and fall asleep a little bit defensively. I never got that sense from us.” Mirkes credited catcher Megan Bloyer and Nelson for keeping hitters off-balance all game. “Kenadee had some counts extended and fell behind a few times; to her credit, she was able to work through it,” Mirkes said. “There’s a lot we can work on, but it was a great way to start the season.” Oregon trailed early but took a Photo by Jeremy Jones 3-1 lead when Detra turned on a Kenadee Nelson fires a strike Thursday, March 28, against Monona Grove. Oregon won the season opener over Jane Remus pitch and drove a 2-run the Silver Eagles 10-3 behind 18 strikeouts from Nelson. shot over the left centerfield fence in the top of the third inning. “That supplied a big rush. I feel a two-run home run to spark the “It’s pretty normal. Well not 18 Nelson accounted for every out at like people were screaming; I know Oregon 10, Monona Grove 3 offense Thursday as the Panthers but usually 10 (strikeouts) a game,” Taylor Prairie Elementary School in I was,” Nelson said. “That definitely Nelson struck out 18 of 21 rolled to a 10-3 win over Monona Nelson said. “MG played small ball. Cottage Grove except a sac bunt in I just had to focus on the next pitch.” the third, a pop up to second and a and shortstop Meghan Detra hit Grove in the conference opener. Turn to Softball/Page 9

Girls soccer

Panthers roll by Cardinals in opener MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Senior midfielder Maddy Swartzmiller and junior midfielder Hanna Rohrer e a c h s c o r e d t wo g o a l s Tuesday, April 2, to power the Oregon girls soccer team to a season-opening 6-0 win over Sun Prairie. Swartzmiller scored the first goal at 1 minute, 35 seconds. But Oregon, the WIAA Division 2 state runner-up, ranked No. 2 in Division 2, broke the game open with five goals in the second half. “In the second half, we just started clicking and finding the open space,” coach Nelson Brownell said. “I’m kind of impressed by how well we played. It helps to have 19 returners. We are further along at this point than I expected.” Swartzmiller scored her second goal in the 57th

What’s next Oregon hosts Janesville Craig at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 at Huntoon Field. minute. Moments later, junior defender Brooklyn Kane scored to give the Panthers a 3-0 lead in the 72nd minute. Oregon scored three goals in the final 15 minutes. “It was Sun Prairie’s second straight game and I think they were worn down a little bit,” Brownell said. Rohrer scored her first goal in the 74th minute. Junior defender Emma Halverson scored in the 81st minute to extend the lead to 5-0. Rohrer scored the final goal on an assist by junior Kaitlyn Schrimpf

‘I’m kind of impressed by how well we played. It helps to have 19 returners. We are further along at this point than I expected.’ - coach Nelson Brownell in the 83rd minute. Junior goalie Melia Moyer had seven saves as the Panthers outshot the Cardinals 20-7. Oregon hosts Janesville Craig in a nonconference game April 9. The Panthers play their first Badger South Conference game at 7 p.m. April 11 in Stoughton.

Boys track and field

Oregon wins four at UW-Platteville invite JEREMY JONES Sports editor

The Oregon boys track and field team finally got outside for a meet last week, winning the Sugar River Invitational on Tuesday, April 2. Earlier in the week, the Panthers competed at the UW-Platteville Invitational where they turned in several best top best times in the sprints.

UW-P invite The Panthers earned wins in the 400-meter dash, 55 hurdles and 4x200 and 4x400 relays Thursday, March 28, at the UW-Platteville Invitational. Senior Carter Hendrickson won the 400 dash in a personal-best 53.58 seconds. Freshman Yordanos Zelinski finished third in 55.21 and added a runner-up finish in the 800 (2:17.66) and Hendrickson was fourth in 2:17.98. Sophomore Donovan Johnson won the 55 hurdles, dropping .27 from the prelims for a personal-best 8.66 in the finals. Sophomore Ryan McCorkle, junior Mason Grender, Amir Warren and Damien Johnson won the 4x200 relay in 1:41.64. Warren was joined by Hendrickson, Johnson and Zelinski to win the 4x400 in 3:48.37. Oregon also had a couple of runner-up finishes. Senior Kamron Armstrong finished second in the 200 dash in a personal-best 24.87 seconds and McCorkle posted a fourth-place finish in 25.28. Grender was sixth in a personal-best 25.48. Sophomore Brenden Dieter was second in

What’s next Oregon travels to Portage for the Badger Challenge at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.

the 3,200 and third in the 1,600 runs. Dieter posted a personal-best 11:08.13 in the 3,200 and 4:56.47 in the 1,600. Junior Adam Yates finished fourth in the shot put 39 feet, 3 inches. McCorkle (7.06) and Armstrong (7.06) finished fourth and fifth in the 55-meter dash. Senior Nick Borden was fifth in the 3,200 (11:18.38) and seventh in the 1,600 (5:11.960). Johnson took fifth in the high jump 5-2 and freshman Isaiah Marsh placed seventh in 5-0. Armstrong finished seventh in the long jump (18-9 1/2). Junior Blake Anderson was eighth in the pole vault with a height of 9 feet. Johnson matched the finish with a triple jump of 32-1 1/2.

Sugar River invite Oregon pulled off a sweep at the Sugar River Invitational, winning both the boys and girls team titles. The Panthers scored 207.5 points to win the boys title. Belleville finished second with 158 and Pecatonica/ Argyle took third with 124.

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Baseball

Clutch hits elude Oregon in loss to La Follette MARK NESBITT

What’s next

T h e O r eg o n b a s e b a l l team faced a tough test right out of the gate last w e e k , w i t h t wo g a m e s against Big Eight teams in the first week of the season over spring break. The Panthers (1-2) had been scheduled to play Rockford East and Thornton Fractional South over the weekend in Jacksonville, Ill., but the games were postponed due to rain. Oregon knocked off Beloit Memorial 8-4 in the season opener Tuesday, March 26, and then they lost to LaFollette. Oregon lost its Badger S o u t h o p e n e r Tu e s d a y, April 2, on the road to Fort Atkinson 10-3. A f t e r t h e fi r s t w e e k , coach Jake Soule said, the players learned the more they can get outside and solidify the defensive part of their game, the more it will allow pitchers to start settling in. “The first week of the season was up and down, but the fact that we got two games in really helps to see what we have,” Soule said.

La Follette 7, Oregon 3 Senior Jack Haufle and sophomore Eddie Saucedo each knocked in runs, but four La Follette pitchers combined on a three-hitter Friday, March 29, as the Panthers lost to the Lancers 7-3.

Oregon travels to Waunakee for a doubleheader at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

“The loss against La Follette was defined by us leaving runners on and our inability to get a few clutch hits,” Soule said. The team has worked a lot on tracking the ball a lot in the hitting cage during practice. “We haven’t seen or hit a ton of live pitching,” Soule said. “We make sure we are seeing real pitchers and pitchers are seeing real batters so when we do get out here it’s not totally new.” La Follette had a threerun third inning to take a 4-0 lead. Oregon sophomore pitcher Spencer Buskager pitched three innings and gave up three earned runs. He struck out five and walked one. Junior Kevin Alvord tossed two innings in relief and gave up three earned runs. “We will always be cautious with pitch counts early,” Soule said. “Even more so when we have to play four games (in a week).” La Follete’s Ben Probst had three hits. The Panthers committed three errors.

Photos by Eddie Brognano

Senior Jack Haufle slides safely into third in a sixth-inning rally again Madison La Follette on Thursday. Oregon scored twice in the sixth but the Lancers held on and beat the Panthers 7-3.

Fort Atkinson 10, Oregon 3 For the second straight game, the Panthers committed three errors. The result was a 10-3 loss to Fort Atkinson on Tuesday. Senior Matt Rusch had three hits and two RBIs to lead Oregon. Senior Zach Tower added two hits. Senior Noah Brindley pitched five innings and gave up five runs. He struck out four and the Panthers trailed 5-0 after the Blackhawks’ three-run third. Fort Atkinson out-hit Oregon 10-8. Patrick McCormick’s second-inning line drive single earns the Panthers’ first hit in Thursday’s game against Madison La Follette.

Girls track and field

Boys: OHS champs

JEREMY JONES

Continued from page 7

Panthers earn three of top four spots in 1,600 at UW-Platteville Sports editor

The Oregon girls track field team traveled back to Platteville for another indoor meet Thursday, March 28, before finally getting outside Tuesday, April 2, at the Sugar River Invitational.

What’s next Oregon hosts Edgewood and Monroe in a Badger South Conference dual meet at 4 p.m. April 16.

UW-P invite The 1,600-meter run belonged to the Panthers on Thursday at the UW-Platteville Invitational. Freshman Grace Riedl won the event in a personal-best 6 minutes, 9.46 seconds. The Panthers also owned the next three-fastest times as well. Sophomore Clara Hughes (6:10.5) and junior Bryanna Salazar (6:10.77) and sophomore

Julia Hutchinson (6:11.15) finished second, third and fourth, respectively. Freshman Ceara Egwuonwu and junior Jenna Sharkus finished second and fourth in the 55-meter dash. Egwuonwu placed second to Wesby sophomore Grace Hebel in a personal-best 7.85 seconds. Hebel won the event in a meet-best 7.33. Egwuonwu added an eighth-place finish in the 200 in 30.3.

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Older sister Isabella Egwuonwu took second place in the 55 hurdles (9.96). Sharkus finished second in the long jump with a leap of 14-8 ½. Egwuonwu added a sixthplace finish in the triple jump (29-2 1/2). Junior Liz Uhl finished third in the 400 dash with a time of 1:05.01. Junior Bryanna Salazar was fourth in the 800 (2:43.96). Freshman Grace Riedl (2:44.47) was sixth and sophomores Clara Hughes (2:48.891) and Julia Hutchinson (2:50.5) were eight and ninth. Freshman Aiyona Calvin, Olivia Keast, Cearah Egwuonwu and Sharkus finished runner-up to Easton Valley in 1:57.46. E a s t o n Va l l ey wo n t h e event in 1:56.12. Junior FREE

A n a Ve r h a g e n j o i n e d Sharkus, Riedl and Uhl placed third in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:35.13. Freshman Bree Wannebo finished fourth in the shot put with a toss of 31 feet, 1 inch. Senior Elizabeth M i k ke l s o n t o o k e i g h t h place in 29-0. Sophomore Kirsten Oppliger placed ninth in the high jump.

Sugar River invite The Panthers won the Sugar River Invitational with 209 points – 21 more than the host Belleville Wildcats, who finished with 188. Albany was a distant third with 108. Uhl led a 1-2-3 finish by Oregon in the 800, winning the event in 2:36.52. Riedl finished ahead of

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Junior Matt Kissling led a 1-2-3 sweep of the 100 dash by Oregon in 11.36. Kissling joined sophomores Logan Gable and McCorkle and Armstrong to win the 4x100 in 45.96. Gable, McCorkle and Kissling joined Hendrickson to win the 4x200 in 1:35.56. Zelinski won the 1,600 in 4:54.7 and the 800 in 2:15.83. Senior Benjamin Adams finished runner-up in the high jump with a height of 5-6. Senior Jacob Shrader won with clearance of 5-8. Junior Devin St. Clair (18-3) and Yates (120-4) led 2-3 finished by Oregon in the long jump and discus, respectively. St. Clair (32-1) also finished second in the triple jump.

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a couple of teammates to match the finish by winning the 3,200 in 13:19.17. Senior Lauren Beauchaine added the 1,600 in 5:33.26. Junior Isabella Egwuonwu (18.12) and Isabella Nowka (18.7) went 1-2 in the 100 hurdles and senior Elizabeth Mikkelson (941) and junior Michaela Rosga (94-1) matched the finish in the discus. Juniors Olivia Marsden and Jenna Sharkus were joined by Cearah Egwuonwu and Calvin to win the 4x200 relay in 1:54.14. Juniors Tori Phillips, Verhagen and Uhl teamed up with sophomore Halle Bush to win the 4x400 in 4:33.42. Hughes and Hutchinson helped Oregon complete the relay sweep with Salazar and Riedl on the 4x400 in 11:06.51.

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Girls soccer ‘We will get everyone’s best game because we have been there for the past four years, so we have a target on our back.’ - first-year coach Nelson Brownell on this season’s expectations

Oregon shooting for another state title MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor Submitted photo

Marshall champions

The seventh-grade girls basketball team won a tournament in Marshall on March 2. Team members (front, from left) are: Katelyn Studebaker, Delaney Hoelker and Brooke Bastian; (back) coach Mackenzie Rogness, Anna Johnson, Lauryn Etienne, Reese Evans, McKenna Carroll, Ella Peotter, Delaney Nyenhuis, Sam Schmitt and coach Bob Schmitt.

Softball: Panthers open season with two big wins Continued from page 7

Photo by Jeremy Jones

Meghan Detra rounds first base after hitting her first career home run. The 2-run blast put Oregon ahead 3-1 in the top of the third inning.

to overturn the ruling on the field. MG scraped together its final two runs in the top of the fourth inning to tie the game 3-3. “They have phenomenal team speed at the top of the order,” Mirkes said. “Their coaching staff really uses it well. They forced us to make adjustments.”

Oregon 13, Evansville 2 (6 inn.) The Panthers once again trailed early Monday at nonconference Evansville but rallied with a couple of big innings to roll 13-2 in six innings. Rich drove in four runs on second- and fourth-inning home runs to pace Oregon. Her shot in the second inning was a solo shot. Mikkelson added a solo home run in the second, and Newton singled home a pair of runs on an 0-2 count. Amelia Spilde got the start and allowed two hits in six innings. She struck out eight and walked none.

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Returning letterwinners for the Oregon girls soccer team (front, from left) are: Hannah Rohrer, Macie Cox, Ella Hughes, Maddy Swartzmiller, Avary Fanning and Emma Halverson; (middle) Ellen Legler, Lauren Denu, Melia Moyer, Jenna Sttaz, Bri Sauer and Jenna Bennett; (back) Ashley Hanson, Brooklyn Kane, Randey Lewis, Cassie Kluck and Katie Eisele. years. “It’s still surreal,” he said. “Maybe when games come around, it will sink in.” The Panthers averaged 2.77 goals per game last year but were a stingy defensive team that gave up 11 goals in 22 games. A key component of that was junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer, who had three shutouts at goalie, an 84.7 percent save percentage and a 0.68 goalsagainst average last season. “We have a lot of experience,” Brownell said. “They all know each other, are used to each other and now how they can play

together. We can focus on some more advanced and technical things now.” Other starters back for the Panthers are junior forward Ashley Nelson (four goals, eight assists), senior defender Emma Halverson (two goals, eight assists), senior forward Macie Cox (two goals, four assists), junior forward Kaitlyn Schrimpf (five goals), junior midfielder Hanna Rohrer, senior defender Sydney McKee (two goals, four assists) and senior midfielder Katie Eisele (two goals, three assists). B o t h H a l ve r s o n a n d McKee were named second-team all-conference

defenders last season. After a 1-0 loss to Waukesha West last season, the Panthers reeled off seven wins and two ties, including a 2-0 win over New Berlin Eisenhower in a Division 2 state semifinal. Sophomore midfielder Jenna Bennett is back after scoring a goal in the state semifinal win over New Berlin Eisenhower. Junior defender Cassie Kluck is back after being named honorable mention all-conference last year “We look to improve everywhere on the field but definitely we look to score more goals this year,” he said.

Edgewood, Oregon expected to contend for title Oregon High School’s girls soccer team went 12-4-6 overall and 5-0-2 in the Badger South last year to finish as co-champions with Madison Edgewo o d ( 6 - 1 - 0 ) w i t h 1 2 points. First-year coach Nelson Brownell said Madison Edgewood will also be in contention with Oregon

for the Badger South championship. Maddie Cruz, a University of Wisconsin soccer commit, leads the Crusaders. Senior Jordy Rothwell, sophomore Hailey Rothwell and Cruz were each first-team all-conference last year. Hailey Rothwell (18 goals, 10 assists) and Cruz (one

goal, five assists) also earned honorable mention All-State honors. Brownell said he also expects challenges from Monona Grove, Milton and Watertown. Milton senior Chloe Buescher leads the Red H aw k s . B u e s c h e r, a first-team Badger South All-Conference selection

last year, gives the Red H aw k s a p r ove n s c o rer. Monona Grove is led by Jensen Ruesch and Watertown returns two all-conference performers led by junior Anna Schroeder who was first-team all-conference last year. “We hope to be competing for the conference championship,” he said.

Oregon 10, Fort Atkinson 0 (5 inn.) Oregon collected its second straight 10-run win Tuesday at home, beating Fort Atkinson 10-0 in five innings. Gaberell (1-for-3) highlighted a 3-run first inning, doubling on a 2-0 count. Detra (1-for-3) also drove in two runs. Nelson tossed all five innings, allowing two hits while striking out five.

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brought our confidence up.” Left fielder Bailey Bastian slapped a single and was sacrificed to third base by center fielder Sam Mikkelson to lead things off. Second baseman Allie Morgan plated the game-tying run with one out before Detra did her damage. “It was Meghan’s first home run of her career, and I don’t quite think she knew what to do, running around the bases,” Mirkes said. “I think she needs to slow down and enjoy the ride.” The Panthers’ lead was short-lived, as the top of the MG order once again put pressure on the Oregon defense in the top of the third inning. Lead off hitter Peyton Blang rolled a single up the firstbase line, and Harper Mayfield reached base on an error, which plated Blang. The Silver Eagles tied the game, 3-3, with a second run on a suicide squeeze by Brooklyn Miller. Oregon put the game out of reach, scoring three runs in the top of the fourth inning to go up 6-3 highlighted by a tworun base hit from Morgan. Right fielder Erin Newton singled up the middle and took second on a wild pitch. Designated player Sadie Gaberell reached base on an error and Mikkelson loaded the bases with a two-out walk. Third baseman Brooke McCallum knocked in the go-ahead run when shortstop Jenny Gorton lost a pop up. Gaberell doubled a run home in the fifth. Bloyer grounded out to plate another, and Mikkelson singled home a third. Mikkelson blooped a single into right field, extending the Panthers’ lead to 10-3 in the top of the seventh. The host Silver Eagles took a 1-0 lead in the first inning following a pair of controversial calls by the umpires. Using the speed at the top of its order, Monona Grove led the game off with a pair of singles that never left the infield. Blang laid down a perfect bunt, and Mayfield beat out a slow roller to shortstop. Nelson struck out the next two batters before the Silver Eagles capitalized on a double steal. Blang was called safe on a questionable play at third and scored shortly after on what appeared to be a foul ball. Mirkes appealed the call, but neither ump was willing

U n fi n i s h e d bu s i n e s s could be the slogan for the Oregon High School girls soccer team this year. The Panthers have seven starters back from a team that finished as the WIAA Division 2 state runner-up last year, and they’re planning to return. Oregon has made a run to four straight Division 2 state tournaments, including winning a title in 2015. It has won or shared the Badger South Conference title seven consecutive years and lost the state championship game to Brookfield Central 2-0 last year. The Panthers return nine starters, including every starting defender and leading scorer Avary Fanning (13 goals), a junior forward who was a first-team all-conference player last year. “There are a lot of high expectations on us not only as individuals, but as a team,” first-year coach Nelson Brownell said. “We will get everyone’s best game because we have been there for the past four years, so we have a target on our back.” Brownell takes over for former head coach Julie Grutzner, who stepped down after last season, as her family was moving out of state. It’s been a smooth transition for Brownell, who had served as an assistant soccer coach the past three

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community get creative,” Way said. “I think we have the opportunity to do more with a community meeting space.” “We get inquiries for (community meeting space) all the time, but we currently can’t meet the need,” she added. Way said anyone who isn’t able to attend the April 8 event but still would like to share an opinion can call 835-2322, email jway@oregonlibrary. org or complete the Share Your Thoughts form on the library website. To register for the April 10 senior center event, call 835-5801.

seats. “We are hoping they will take this input and put together some (design) options for the library,” Way said. “Our request for proposals asked for (at least) two community input sessions.” But that number could turn into three, as OPN puts together and finalizes designs for three options come May – based on data from the needs assessment and what the public brings up at the sessions. The public would pick the preferred design option of the three at the additional session, Way said. That Email Emilie would likely take place in Heidemann at emilie. June. The next step after final- heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at izing the design would be @HeidemannEmilie. fundraising, Way said. “I want to see the

Legals OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION “…HELPING STUDENTS ACQUIRE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTITUDES TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL POTENTIAL…” FROM OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM PLACE: OSD INNOVATION CENTER, OHS, 456 NORTH PERRY PARKWAY PLEASE NOTE: 6:00 PM Recognition Reception for Dan Krause Order of Business Call to Order Roll Call Proof of Notice of Meeting and Approval of Agenda AGENDA A. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Items under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted under one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes unless a Board Member requests an item be removed from the calendar for separate action. 1. Minutes of Previous Meeting 2. Approval of Payments 3. Treasurer’s Report, if any 4. Staff Resignations/Retirements, if any 5. Staff Assignments, if any 6. Field Trip Requests, if any 7. Acceptance of Donations, if any: 8. Safety State Grant Drill Report Acceptance B. COMMUNICATION FROM PUBLIC 1. Public: Board Policy 180.04 has established an opportunity for the public to address the Board. In the event community members wish to address the Board, 15 minutes will be provided; otherwise the agenda will proceed as posted. C. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. OEA Report 2. Student Report D. ACTION ITEMS 1. 2019-2020 Staffing Plan (Including Leading Educator Update) 2. 66.0301 Shared Service Contract with Dane County New Teacher Project for 2019-2020 school year E. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Committee Reports: a. Policy b. Vision Steering F. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Election Update 2. Superintendent’s Report

3. Music Award (2019 Best Communities for Music Education) G. CLOSING 1. Future Agenda 2. Check Out H. ADJOURNMENT Go to: www.OregonSD.org/board meetings/agendas for the most updated version agenda. Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF OREGON PARK COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019 6:30 PM OREGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD OREGON, WISCONSIN 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of minutes from the last meeting. 4. Public Comments and Appearances. 5. Discussion and possible Action re: Kennedy Park. 6. Discussion and possible Action re: input on town survey for update of comprehensive plan. 7. Discussion and possible Action re: Eagle Scout Project. 8. Discussion and possible Action re: recommendations/decisions from the Town Board. 9. Review of potential work projects. 10. Adjournment. Note: Agendas are subject to amendment after publication. Check the official posting locations (Town Hall, Town of Oregon Recycling Center and Oregon Village Hall) including the Town website at www.town.oregon.wi.us. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the town may be in attendance at any of the meetings to gather information; however, no action will be taken by any governmental body at said meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to in the meeting notice. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Clerk’s office at 835-3200 with 48 hours notice. Steve Root, Chairperson Posted: March 27, 2019 Published: April 4, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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If You Go What: Community input open house When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, April 8 Where: Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St. Info: 835-2322

Christine H. (Kazanecki) Weigt

If You Go What: Preschool open play and new building input session When: 10-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 10 Where: Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St. Info: 835-2322

If You Go What: Library focus group (Oregon Area Senior Center members) When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 Where: Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St. Info: 835-5801 or 835-2322

Listening session held March 20 ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

About 20 people walked past two “Your Thoughts Here” poster boards to take their seats in the community room at Village Hall on March 20 for the first visioning session for the village’s new library. Library director Jennifer Endres Way welcomed the crowd and turned the microphone over to Wes Reynolds, an OPN Architect principal and lead designer on the new library project. He gave a brief overview of the firm’s library bona fides, including work on local libraries in Waunakee, Madison and Janesville and mentioned another project they’d undertaken in the village, designing the new Oregon Area Youth Center. He spoke for only a few minutes before opening the floor up to members of the audience. “This is about you,” he told the crowd. “I want to talk less and (for) you to talk more.” Event organizers invited neighbors who live near the planned site for the next library, 249 N. Main St., to be the first crowd to participate in a listening session. About a half-dozen

people spoke, some more than once, and told the architects they’d like to see energy efficiency, creative outdoor space and a building that fits in with its historical neighborhood. One kid said he’d like to see “a cool room to hang out in after school” and a two-story building with walking paths around it. The audience also mentioned the site’s problems with water drainage and wanted to know how long the building would last and how tall it would be. Reynolds wouldn’t comment on specifics like the building’s size, because that will be determined largely by how much money is raised, but he said they’ll look at one-story and two-story options, and “probably not more than that.” “It’s about using the site in an interesting way,” Reynolds said, pointing out the property is shaped like an upper-case L. T h e s i t e h a d p r ev i ously been proposed to house a three-story, 87,000-square-foot assisted-living facility, but the Village Board rejected that in July 2016 and later purchased the land. The new library is expected to be 20,000 to 30,000 square feet.

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Christine H. (Kazanecki) Weigt

Christine H. (Kazanecki) Weigt, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019, at Agrace HospiceCare from Alpha One Antitrypsin Deficiency. She was born Oct. 24, 1946, in Baraboo,. to Dorothy Radlund Kazanecki and Louis A. Kazanecki, Jr. Chris’ childhood was spent at Pine Glen, the family summer resort in Wisconsin Dells. She graduated from WDHS in 1964, and then went on to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Chris and Nathan O. Weigt were married Dec. 28, 1968, at the United Presbyterian Church in Wisconsin Dells. Having taught at Orfordville and The Wisconsin School for Girls, Chris had a successful career as an English teacher and English department chair at Oregon High School until her health challenges resulted in retirement in 1988. Mrs. Weigt was the teacher everyone remembers. At OHS, she created and taught a new, unique fine-arts class, in which she introduced students to things she loved: art, music, and literature, and through it, she inspired many students to become avid museum-goers. One of the highlights of her career was teaching English in a summer program in Krakow, Poland, which was the beginning of a long association and many friendships. Chris was a devoted member of the First

Presbyterian Church in Oregon for more than 45 years. She served as an Elder, a Deacon, and in many areas of Christian Education. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and was a committed member of the choir. She was passionate about music, and when her illness made solo-singing impossible, she devoted her energy to being an active participant in music programming. Chris is survived by her husband, Nathan; sister, Mary (James) Etmanczyk; sister-in-law, Linda Narigon Weigt; nieces, Laura (Brian) Etmanczyk Weber, Mara (Erik) Etmanczyk Branch, Laurie (Mark) Weigt Ostrander and Cheryl Weigt Rogers; great-nieces, Caroline, Julia and Sarah Weber, Natalie Branch, Shannon Bollig and Leah Rogers; friend and confidant, Jerzy “George” Jura. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her mother and father-inlaw, Hazel and Vladimir Weigt. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 408 North Bergamont Blvd., Oregon, at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2019, with Rev. Kathleen Owens presiding. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., Oregon, from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019, and again at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Reverend Kathleen Owens and the entire First Presbyterian Church fami l y ; p u l m o n o l o g i s t D r. Daniel Cole who provided insightful care over many years; and the staff of Nazareth House in Stoughton and Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church in Oregon, Heifer International or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at gundersonfh. com.

Used book sale April 12, 13 The Friends of the Oregon Public Library semi-annual used book sale is an event the public can read into — literally. Patrons can visit the library’s Sue Ames Room to purchase movies, books and music or to donate their used materials to the Friends Friday, April 12, and Saturday, April 13. The Friends will host a members-only sale from 3-4 p.m. April 12. From 4-7 p.m., the sale will open up to the public. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, the sale will reopen with a $3 bag sale from 1-3 p.m. The bag can be no bigger than a brown paper grocery bag, but visitors will get everything they fit into it for $3. The organization will accept donations of books in good condition, DVDs, Blu-Ray movies, music and books on CDs, jigsaw

If You Go What: Friends of the Oregon Public Library Used Book Sale When: 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 12, and 9-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 Where: Oregon Public Library, 256 Brook St. Info: 835-3656

puzzles and board games with all the pieces and video games. A complete list can be found on the Oregon Public Library website. Proceeds from the sale help sponsor library projects and activities not covered under the library budget. For information, call 8353656. – Emilie Heidemann

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Fundraiser: Family educates classmates, school on what it’s like to live with Down syndrome Continued from page 1 his condition right off the bat, and she and Jake feared Ayden would be misunderstood by his peers. That’s why during class presentations the last few years, Jake has instructed Ayden’s classmates — and this year, also Noah’s — to put marshmallows in their mouths so their voices become muffled. He said it shows the students what it’s like to be misunderstood — and how others might react to their inability to communicate. Jake said they symbolically compare this to how people might misunderstand Ayden. Noah brought over a picture he drew with four “zones” on it — his depiction of the four “Zones of Regulation,” something else Jake teaches students during his presentations. Michelle said the four zones are a color-coded way Ayden is able to explain and regulate his feelings, both at home and in the classroom. When Ayden is in the “green” zone, he is in a state Jake and Ayden play together in the playroom of their Fitchburg home. of happiness. When in the “blue” zone, he might feel sad or bored. If Ayden is in the “yellow” zone, he might be in a state of anxiety or frustration, she said. If he’s in the “red” zone, he’s likely feeling agitated. “It’s kids getting to know how they feel and teaching them tools can they implement to bring their body back to the green zone,” Michelle explained. “This year, the entire school is using it.” In addition to presenting in classrooms, the Hollmans send a flyer to Ayden’s classmates every year to introduce him before classes are back in session. In response, Jake said Ayden’s classmates include him while playing and they “take care of him.” “Ayden is a sweet and bright child and student who enjoys school and loves to learn and spend time with his classmates,” the flyer reads. “He doesn’t get any ‘free’ passes in life due to his extra chromosome... in fact, it’s just the opposite. We constantly challenge Jake watches as his son’s Ayden (left) and Noah (back) play together with Thor hammers. him.”

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DOG TRAINING How do I get my dog to stop pulling on leash?

A. Just today I worked with a 6 ½ year old Labrador who practiced pulling on the leash for that length of time. For the first few minutes he completely ignored me and pulled, as that was his habit.

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In response, I stopped walking and waited for him to pay attention to me. When he did I celebrated with a training cue (Touch) and got him back beside me in the “reward zone” so we could resume walking. A few minutes later he and I were walking as a team, side by side, with constant communication between us. To accomplish this I teach fundamental skills: Look, Touch, Sit, Reverse Sit. Look means make eye contact with me, Touch means put your wet doggy nose to the palm of my hand, Sit means when I stop walking your job is to put your butt on the ground, and Reverse Sit means if I back up several steps your job is to approach me and Sit, without a prompt. Then I added right and left turns so we can change directions in unison. The entire process took 30 minutes.

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