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The Oregon High School Color Run drew hundreds of participants Saturday, April 27. Cloudy conditions and a chance of snow didn’t deter racers from spending the morning laughing and getting their t shirts stained with powdered color as they walked or ran the track. Proceeds from the event benefited Oregon Special Olympics.

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In the back of the Oregon Area Food Pantry, what used to be a near barren refrigerating and freezing unit is now abundant with food choices for patrons. It seems in the blink of an eye, pantry-goers suddenly have more options available to them on the rest of the shelves too, managing director Diane Sliter said. It’s because of increases to The Emergency Food Assistance Program, TEFAP, one of the many sources of food supplies for the pantry besides donations, she said. TEFAP, a federal program that supplements the diets of low-income Americans, according to its website, aids pantries in purchasing food at no cost to the facility. Sliter said OAFP, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy. received 1,042 pounds of food from TEFAP in September 2018. In

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Serving two decades in the Village of Oregon ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group

When Mike Gracz was hired as the village’s first full-time administrator 20 years ago, Oregon was going through rapid change. It was January 1999, and Gracz (pronounced “Grace”) was tasked with dealing with the development of 800 acres that had recently been annexed on the village’s west side, including what’s now The Legend at Bergamont, Alpine Meadows and a large park. That’s basically the size of some Wis- Gracz consin communities, he said. The growth was faster than

the village could handle at the time, and the village’s first choice for administrator turned the job down because of it. With the benefit of two decades on the job, Gracz looked back with good humor when he recounted that he was essentially first runner-up for the job he thinks will be his last stop before retirement. “I came in second; the first gentleman turned it down,” he said in a recent sitdown with the Observer. “The reason he turned it down, he felt the community was not ready for development. “And he was right.” A big part of Gracz’ job is managing the village’s growth. He said 35-45 building permits per year are a good number to shoot for, and the village was processing 90-95 a year during the explosive growth when he started. Within four months of his hiring, the village was hit with a major flood. One of the first things Gracz had to do

– with the help of longtime public works director Mark Below – was put a hold on new development to make sure staff could handle it. “Mark Below and I said ‘Time out, we are only doing one thing at a time,’” Gracz recalled. “I would’ve been lost without Mark. Mark and I dealt with all of the development on the west side … (and) spent time buying (flood-affected) houses on Soden Drive and Florida Avenue. “It took us a lot of time.” The village’s growth has been consistent since flooding and the Great Recession hit back-to-back in the late 2000s, Gracz said, and is at a point now where village leaders are eyeing a major expansion to the east. They are also in the final stages of adding a full-time planning director, who will spend the bulk of their time planning for the proposed business park across Hwy. 14 and

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After nearly 13 years as Oregon School District superintendent, Brian Busler has gained a reputation as a strong leader who has helped build a thriving, respected district. That reputation was reflected in a glowing annual performance r ev i ew f r o m s c h o o l board members. Busler School board president Steve Zach told the Observer last week the board met with Busler earlier this year to review his performance rather than create a formal written evaluation, which had been done on occasion in the past. “(After) 13 years, evaluations tend to

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Musical puts audience in wonderland A rabbit who’s late, a disappearing cat and The Mad Hatter awaited Alice in Netherwood Knoll Elementary’s fourth grade production of “Alice the Musical.” The show, a version of Lewis Carroll’s novel “Alice’s Adventures in

Wonderland,” was performed on Friday, world where size is relative and animals April 26, at the Oregon High School speak. Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. Hundreds turned out to see the show, heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her which followed character Alice (Maisey on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie. Shaw) as she stumbled upon a strange

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Dorn redevelopment returns Parking, stormwater among planner’s concerns SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

A redevelopment plan for the Dorn Hardware property is back for a public hearing at the Village of Oregon Planning Commission meeting Thursday – two and a half years after it received approval. That approval was for a mixeduse project including apartments and commercial buildings on the 2.9-acre site at 131 West Richards Road, but that expired earlier this year, requiring the developer to return to the commission. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Village Hall. The Village Board is expected to review the proposal at its May 9 meeting, as well. The three-phase plan is the same as the one that received a recommendation for approval from the

Planning in brief Highlands public hearing Those interested in the 21 condominiums proposed for the Highlands at Netherwood neighborhood can have their say at a public hearing on the project Thursday, May 2.

commission in September 2016, drawing praise for its aesthetics as a “gateway entrance to our community,” commissioner John Bieno said. When all three phases are complete, the property would have 30 apartments, more than 17,000 square feet of new retail space and an 18,000 square foot hardware store — slightly larger than the current 17,400 square foot store. The approval would cover the general development plan stage of the village’s development process, which gives the property owner the right to build a project that is substantially similar to what is approved. The property owner still must receive approval for the specific implementation plan, which covers details like lighting and materials. Village planner Mike Slavney recommended approval of this GDP, though he expressed concerns about parking and stormwater in a memo to the commission. Slavney wrote that the number of parking spaces required by ordinance would be met after phases one and

The final two stages of the development process, the general development and specific implementation plans, are both on the commission’s agenda. The project would add 21 units on a 5.6 acre property north of County Hwy. CC and west of the new Peterson Trail road.

three, but not during construction or after completion of phase two, when the 5,000 square feet of retail would be built. He also wrote that “there may be issues with stormwater management during construction of phase two, following completion of phase three, and during construction of phase three,” specifically that the proposal would leave the site with more impermeable surface than ordinances allow. The property would also have to remain under one owner, if Slavney’s recommended conditions were approved, unless a permanent land use agreement and shared parking provisions were approved by the village. Owner Tom Dorn told the Observer in February 2018 that he was working with his partners on the project, but had “many other things going on,” including opening a new store in Verona. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.

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Police: Man crashes into two parked vehicles, enters home with firearm Police arrested an Oregon man after he allegedly entered a North Perry Parkway home and was armed with a gun while intoxicated Saturday, April 27. Kyle A. Nelson, 27, was “safely” taken into custody after the Oregon Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 5:33 a.m. at 652 North Perry Parkway, according to a department news release. Officers received information that Nelson was intoxicated and had crashed into a vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence “intentionally,” the release states. Nelson then crashed through the home’s garage into another parked vehicle that was inside, according to the release. Nelson then went into the home, and “armed himself with a shotgun”

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have a different focus, not in terms of whether or not that administrator is going to be a good fit or successful,” he said. “We already know Brian is a good fit and is a good administrator. When you have a capable, qualified leader and someone who stays for a long time, that brings stability to the district and a consistency of leadership that I think is reflected in the strength of our district.” Zach said the position of superintendent is a critical one for a school district, particularly with Oregon’s growth. “Brian’s like a CEO and runs the organization,” he explained. “It’s a complex organization – you’re educating 4,000-plus students and maintaining the facilities in which to do that, providing transportation for them, Zach employing over 500 people – that’s a real complex job and you need someone who’s really skilled in terms of being able to manage all those pieces and being a leader in the community and having the trust and respect of the community. “Brian does that and has that.” Zach said board members look at a variety of factors when evaluating a

members and administrators sit down to go over goals and plans for the upcoming year, and Zach said Busler succeeded with those tasks this past year, including continued implementation of the district’s “Path Forward” and personalized learning initiatives, final implementation of the teacher compensation plan and overseeing several key ad hoc committees. Perhaps most importantly, district voters approved the referendum for a new school in November. “For us, really the telling factor is the fact that for the third time in five years, we’ve had the community support a referendum for the district for additional funds, and all of them

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yI family lives in a modestly-sized home in Oregon. It is the first home my husband and I ever bought together. Cozy is a good word to describe it. With four in our family, people sometimes ask if we ever plan to move to another, perhaps larger house. We don’t. It is just right for us. Cozy could also be used to describe the library’s current facility, but the word somehow falls short. As with Endres Way growing families, growing communities often find what was just right in the past is now bursting at the seams. That is the case with the current library space. When I accepted the position as the director of the Oregon Public Library last July, I heard from many colleagues who wondered why I would want the extra work and challenge that goes along with building a new library. I saw it as the perfect opportunity to be involved in a meaningful project that would shape our community for years to come. Much work is being done to plan for the new library, and community input has been the primary focus of our most recent efforts. Our architects have attended many meetings in an effort to better understand the project and community. We held a listening session in March with those who will be future neighbors of the library. Those present shared many important considerations – from stormwater management and

traffic patterns to saving mature trees and minimizing lighting pollution – just to name a few. An open house April 8 drew about 70 community members. We held other focus groups to gather feedback from different segments of our community with unique perspectives. We also have an idea board at the library, where visitors are invited to write their wishes for the new library on a Post-It. The board has filled up many times. It’s not surprising that more room for people and books was a central theme we heard from the community. Comfy chairs and more seating were recommendations frequently shared. A need for meeting spaces – for both small and large groups – was also frequently expressed. Some said they go to the Fitchburg Library to use these types of spaces. Having distinct areas for both quiet and collaborative uses emerged as an important need. Some asked for places where they could collaborate with others or read to their children without feeling like they were disturbing others. Others really wanted a quiet space where they could get work done or read. People of all ages indicated a desire to have a distinct space for different ages so all could better use the library. Sentiments were shared that the library be built in a way that it can meet community needs for a long time. Many stated the importance of flexibility for the future and sustainability. Some requests – like one for heated bathrooms – respond to specific deficits in our current facility. Many of the requests are simple to address and just a matter of recognizing that it was a

need for some of our community. I have enjoyed the chance to talk to and get to know more community members through this process. It was fun to hear the unique ideas, but I also appreciated hearing the common ones – ones that people describe as essential for some, but beneficial for all. One common theme I’ve heard is that people are genuinely excited about the possibilities a new library could provide. The question I get asked most often is when construction will start and when the new library will be open. Unfortunately, it is too early to have a firm timeline. Fundraising efforts are critical in determining the size and amenities that will be possible in the new library. A capital campaign to raise the additional funds needed is underway. The funds raised will combine with the village’s contribution of $6 million to determine the final budget. The Oregon Public Library is more than just a job to me. It is my family’s library. And while my family has decided to stay in our “cozy” home, it’s time for the library to grow to meet the needs of a community that is growing both in size and engagement. I genuinely want the new library to be a place that we can be proud of. I would love to hear what is important to you. A “Share Your Thoughts” comment form on is on the library website, and paper copies are available at the library. All comments will be shared with our architects, building committee, and library board. I can also be reached at 835-2322 or jway@oregonlibrary.org Jennifer Endres Way is the director of the Oregon Public Library.

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“Pepper,” right, with Bikers Against Child Abuse, shows Lex Shtaida, 6, how to hold the handlebars of his motorcycle at a Safety Day event at Prairie View Elementary School in 2017.

Safety Day event set for May 4 seat check information will be available and attendees will be able to receive vision screenings. Representatives of Hidden in Plain Sight, a program that provides tools for parents to help better educate their children about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, will also be on site. The day is sponsored by the Oregon police and fire departments, Oregon community education and other local businesses. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For information, contact officer Brian Lehmann at 835-3111.

40-foot shed engulfed in flames in Town of Dunn, no injuries No injuries were reported after a shed in the Town of Dunn became engulfed in flames due to faulty electrical wiring, an April 25 Dane County Sheriff ’s Department news release states. At around 8:27 a.m. a Dane County deputy was on routine patrol when he noticed smoke coming from an outbuilding on 4221 County Highway B. The officer discovered flames coming from a 40-foot shed in the back of a property, but no one was in the residence, the release states. There were people living in a campe r n ex t t o t h e bu r n i n g shed, though no injuries were reported after EMS

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What: Oregon Area Historical Society annual open house When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4 Where: OAHS museum, 159 W. Lincoln St., Oregon Info: Call 835-8961 or email oahs@frontier. com

The focus will be finding out more about local history as the Oregon Area Historical Society hosts its annual open house from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the OAHS Museum, 159 W. Lincoln St. As always, society members are welcoming p e o p l e ’s p h o t o g r a p h s , family histories, documents and artifacts, as well as materials on Oregon people, places, and events. In particular this year, they are working with The museum is open author Dorothy Marcic to from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. look for material from the Tuesdays and noon to early 1970s; the time of 4 p.m. the first Saturday the Verne Stordock murder that Marcic, a relative of the month from Sepof his, is writing about, tember through May; said OAHS member Melnoon to 4 p.m. every anie Woodsworth. Saturday from June She said the society through August. maintains “family files,” as well as a yearbook collection, class photos, obituary collection and cemetery records to help assist researchers with family photos with the OAHS.” histories. “We depend on every- Email Unified Newspaper one’s help to collect, preGroup reporter Scott De serve and share Oregon’s Laruelle at scott.delaruelunique history,” Woodle@wcinet.com. sworth wrote the Observer in an email. “Please share your family story and

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Maggie Mae fundraiser concert draws hundreds Maggie Mae and the Heartland Country Band presented its fourth annual country concert to raise funds for local veterans Saturday, April 27. Hundreds turned out to be entertained by country tunes, old and new. The concert was sponsored by the Oregon-Brooklyn American Legion Post 160 and the Brooklyn Area Veterans Memorial. Maggie Mae and the Hearland Country Band perform on stage at the fourth annual fundraiser concert to benefit local veterans Saturday, April 27. Photo by Emilie Heidemann

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Coffee in the Cafeteria If you are a senior citizen who happens to live in Oregon or Brooklyn, this event might be of interest to you. Join Brooklyn Elementary School student council members over coffee and donuts for a Coffee in the Cafeteria event from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Friday, May 3 at Brooklyn Elementary School, 204 Division St. For information, call 835-4500.

Open mic night Oregon Area Progressives is hosting an open mic night from 6-8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St. The evening’s featured guest will be Ben Wikler, who is a representative for David Bowen, both candidates for the chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. They will speak on their vision of the party’s future in Wisconsin. For information, email coxlaw2@ frontier.com.

Build a Madison bucket list Author of “100 Things to Do in Madison Before You Die” and awardwinning journalist, Katie Vaughn will

visit the library from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Vaughn will discuss how to build a Madison bucket list from 1-2 p.m. and from 2-3 p.m., attendees will be able to meet Vaughn and have her sign attendees’ book editions. Visitors will be able to purchase the “100 Things to Do in Madison Before You Die” second edition at the event for $15, cash or check. For information, email kallen@ oregonlibrary.org.

sixth-graders second on Tuesday, May 7. The public is invited to attend the performances at the Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. For information, call 835-4800.

Friends of Brooklyn Fire/EMS meeting

The Friends of the Brooklyn Fire/ EMS meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8 at the Brooklyn Fire Station, 401 W. Main St. Residents may support the Knights of Columbus breakfast departments by placing their Bill’s Food The Knights of Columbus will hold a Center receipts in the mailbox located at pancake breakfast Sunday, May 5. the fire station. From 8 a.m. to noon, the public is For information, contact Dave Hall at invited to attend the event, which will davehall@tds.net. take place at Holy Mother of Consolation Church, 651 N. Main St. Choirs variety show For more information, call 835-5763. Oregon High School choirs will put on a variety show starting at 7 p.m. on OMS orchestra concert Thursday, May 9. The Oregon Middle School orchestra The concert will be held at the Oregon will put on a concert, starting at 7 p.m. High School Performing Arts Center on on Monday, May 6. 456 N. Perry Pkwy. The show will be The Rome Corners Intermediate open to the public. orchestras will put on concerts at 6 For information, call 835-4300. and 7 p.m., with fifth-graders first and

Community calendar Thursday, May 2

• 10 a.m., Sensory storytime (for ages 0-5, registration required), library, 835-3656 • 4:30-7 p.m., “Dime A Dip,” Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201 • 6 p.m., Craftivism, library, 8353656 • 6:30 p.m., NKE/BKE choir concert, Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300

Friday, May 3

• 9:30-10:15 a.m., Coffee in the Cafeteria (for Brooklyn and Oregon area senior citizens), Brooklyn Elementary School cafeteria, 204 Division St., 835-4500 • 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 10:45 a.m., Silent movie with live music (register by April 30), senior center, 835-5801 • 6-8 p.m., Oregon Area Progressives open mic night featuring Ben Wikler, Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N Main St., coxlaw2@frontier.com

Saturday, May 4

• 9 a.m. to noon, Safety Day, Oregon Area Fire/EMS District, 131 Spring St., 835-5587 • 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Recreation yoga/spring cleaning, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201 • 1-3 p.m., “Building A Madison Bucket List” author visit, library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., Free family movie night, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

Sunday, May 5

• 8 a.m. to noon, Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, 651 N. Main St., 835-3697

Monday, May 6

• 7 p.m., OMS orchestra concert, Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300

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, May 2 WOW: VFW FundraiserMaggie Mae @ PAC (April 27) ORE: 2019 OHS Fine Arts Week: Redefined - a Capella concert (April 12) Friday, May 3 WOW: Oregon Library presents: Fraud & Identity Theft (April 18) ORE: OHS Panthers Girls Varsity Soccer vs Burlington (April 26)

Tuesday, May 7

• 9-11 a.m., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com

Monday, May 6 WOW: Village Board Meeting – LIVE - 5pm ORE: OHS Panther Girls Varsity Soccer vs Watertown (April 30) Tuesday, May 7 WOW: ODI Spring Concert (May 1) ORE: BKE-NKE Choir Concert @ OHS PAC (May 2) Wednesday, May 8 WOW: Mad City a Capella Summit @ OHS PAC (May 3) ORE: OHS Panthers Girls Varsity Soccer vs Stoughton (April 14-WSTO)

Saturday, May 4 WOW: VFW FundraiserMaggie Mae @ PAC (April 27) ORE: OHS Panthers Girls Varsity Soccer vs Mt. Horeb – LIVE12:50pm Thursday, May 9 WOW: Village Board Sunday, May 5 Meeting (May 6) WOW: Faith Evangelical ORE: NKE Spring Play: Church Service “Alice the Musical” (April ORE: BKE Orchestras 26) @ BKE (April 25)

• 10-10:30 a.m., Teetering toddler storytime, library, 836-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing babies storytime, library, 835-3656 • 1 p.m., Movie matinee: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” senior center, 835-5801 • 6-8 p.m., Rome Corners Intermediate orchestra concert (fifth grade 6 p.m.; sixth grade 7 p.m.), Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300

Wednesday, May 8

• 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Red Cross blood donation opportunity, Oregon Area Fire/EMS District, 131 Spring St., laura.mcguire@redcross.org • 6-7 p.m., Yoga, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 N. Rutland Ave., 455-4201

Thursday, May 9

• 4-7 p.m., Food distribution and collection (hours now weekly), Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com

Senior center Monday, May 6 Tuna Casserole Roasted Baby Carrots Pickled Beets, Banana Brownie with Peanut Butter Frosting MO – Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Pudding Tuesday, May 7 Roasted Turkey in Gravy Rice Pilaf, Creamed Corn Cranberry Sauce Mixed Fruit with Grapes Lime Sherbet MO – Veggie Chicken in Gravy NCS – SF Ice Cream Wednesday, May 8 Taco Pasta Casserole Broccoli, Cauliflower Pineapple, Blueberry Crisp MO – Rice and Beans NCS – Banana Thursday, May 9 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Friday, May 10 Mashed Potatoes California Blend Fruit Cup with Fresh Melon Dinner Roll Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream MO – Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Ice Cream SO - Tuna Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, May 6 10:30 Dominoes 10:30 StrongWomen 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, May 7 9:45 Zumba Gold 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 1:00 Movie: “Bohemian Rhapsody” 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, May 8 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Euchre Thursday, May 9 9:00 Pool Players 9:00 COA Meeting 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 12:30 Shopping at Bill’s 1:00 Cribbage 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, May 10 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:30 - 1:30 BRAT BASH! 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.

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 judgement: “Once when Jacob was cooking some stew, 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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A long mile of racing unfortunately didn’t keep this dog’s shades intact. Photos by Emilie Heidemann

Beth Klahn, Oregon, pushes her student, D.J. Beckes (middle). Pam Beckes, D.J.’s grandmother, runs to the left as they all attempt to protect themselves from the color flying at them.

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Increases: Pantry officials say patrons ‘love’ the new food options now available Continued from page 1 February 2019, that number climbed to 2,053 pounds, Sliter said. That is likely to keep increasing in coming years. The 2018 bill that supports TEFAP increased the program’s funding by $12 million, with $5 million increases planned annually from 2020-28, according to Congressional Budget Office estimates. Sliter said patrons “love” the new options they are able to choose from. I nv e n t o r y c o o r d i n a tor Kathy Kuehl said she observed a patron brought to tears by the new supply of food, and Sliter said the pantry is happy to offer more options. “It’s their store,” Sliter told the Observer. “(For them) it’s like going to the grocery store.”

Decisions, decisions Kuehl and another OAFP inventory coordinator, Rosemary Birzer, are among the first to see what food supplies the pantry will receive every month from TEFAP. The coordinators said p a n t r y i nv e n t o r y s t a ff has the option to select from a “request sheet” of U S DA - p u r c h a s e d a g r i cultural products, which include meats, vegetables, cereal, pasta and dairy products. Kuehl said they make the selection once a month based on how much space is available inside the pantry. “We will shoot high and they are really good about looking at all of the needs,” she said. There are also USDA “bonus” foods that are available based on how the market is doing, which include produce, juices and other products normally too expensive for pantries. Where patrons browse inside the fridges especially, they are met with meat options like beef, chicken, turkey roast, pork chops and bacon. On a shelf to the left of the meat is another addition — gallons of milk and fresh produce. Of the produce the pantry receives from TEFAP, Birzer said the pantry has acquired a lot of fruits like oranges, apples and grapefruits. She said patrons have also been able to choose from a small assortment of vegetables, mainly potatoes and onions.

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A few months ago, this refrigeration and freezing unit was almost barren. Now because of TEFAP increases, the shelves are abundant with foods, including a variety of meats.

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Farm Bills are signed every five years, and the 2014 bill cost $489 billion. The first Farm Bill was drafted in 1933 to address the widespread poverty that impacted Americans as a result of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Because Americans had little money to spend on food, and farmers still needed to earn a living, food prices dropped. The federal government responded by buying surplus food to support the hungry and subsidize farmers. Farmers were paid to cut back on production, starting a deal between the government and farmers originally intended to help address not only the needs of farmers, but also those low-income Americans.

The Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., is open weekly on Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. and every second and last Thursday of the month from 4-7 p.m. The pantry services more than 100 households – around 400 patrons – per month, inventory coordinator Kathy Kuehl said. “This wasn’t a reality a few months ago,” Sliter said. “We would get vegetables from area growers in the fall.”

More than TEFAP Though OAFP has been using TEFAP “for years,” Sliter said, she emphasized it’s not just the funding

increases that have made the pantry better for its patrons. It’s the patrons themselves, a combination of food sources, community involvement, a new building, a growing number of volunteers and a recent expansion to weekly hours that make OAFP function

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Coalition and from a few Oregon businesses. And because of TEFAP surpluses, Birzer said patrons have even more of a say in what they would like pantry staff to purchase from local grocery stores like Bill’s Food Center – the funds are available to buy more of what patrons

request. Donations remain the top way the pantry fills its shelves, Kuehl said. “The community is unbelievably generous,” Birzer said. Reporter Amber Levenhagen contributed to this story.

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as well as it does, she said. Birzer and Kuehl emphasized the same. OAFP supplements what it can’t get from TEFAP with food from Second Harvest, Sliter said, which is a food bank in southern Wisconsin. The pantry also receives supplies from the Community Action

The TEFAP increases are being fully felt in Oregon this month, and will continue to be after President Donald Trump signed the $867 billion Agriculture Improvement Act last year. Also known as the farm bill, it garnered bipartisan support, as it subsidizes farmers and supports U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, which include TEFAP. Legislators especially

spurred the bill along after Trump administration tariffs on imported metals, imposed last spring, left American farmers facing financial uncertainty. Retaliatory tariffs from Canada and the European Union impacted around $30 billion of American agricultural exports, a July Peterson Institute for International Economics states. The 2014 Farm Bill – a new farm bill comes out

roughly every five years – increased TEFAP funding, but reduced it each subsequent year. The 2018 bill increased TEFAP funding by $12 million this year, adding an additional $5 million each year from 2020 through 2028, Congressional Budget Office estimates state. – Emilie Heidemann

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Girls track

Oregon wins Panther Relays

PLAYER OF THE WEEK From April 24-30

Girls sweep running relays at Panther Stadium JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

The Oregon girls track and field team showed its depth Friday, April 26. The Panthers scored a meet-best 51.99 points to win the annual Panther Relays meet. Belleville (27.96) was a distance second and Portage (27.94) rounded out the top three. Oregon had its Badger South triple dual at Watertown on Tuesday, April 30 rained out.

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Honorable mentions: Pat McCormick (baseball), went 3-for-5 with three RBIs on Thursday in a 17-6 win over Watertown. Sam Schroeder (boys golf) shot an 11-over-par 81 on Tuesday at Nakoma Golf Club. Avary Fanning (girls soccer) scored three goals Thursday in a 13-0 win over Monroe. Zak Roskos (boys tennis) won 6-1, 7-5 Monday as Oregon beat nonconference McFarland 5-2. Blake Anderson (boys track) cleared a personal-best 11 feet, 6 inches Friday at the Panther Relay. Bree Wannebo (girls track) finished second in the shot put Friday at the Panther Relay with a throw of 94 feet.

Olivia Marsden, Jenna Sharkus, Bailey Gable and Cearah Egwuonwu won the 4x100 relay in 51.96 seconds. KT Schwass joined Marsden, Sharkus and Egwuonwu to win the 4x200 in 1:50.18. Isabella Peterson, Ana Verhagen, Zoe Frank and Tori Phillips added the 4x400 in 4:26.61. Bryanna Salazar and Julia Hutchinson joined Verhagen and Phillips to claim the 4x800 in 10:59.35. Grace Riedl and Lauren Beauchaine, Gable and

Grade: Senior Sport: Girls soccer Position: Forward Highlight: Hughes had three goals in the Panthers’ 7-0 nonconference win over Burlington on Friday.

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Elizabeth Mikkelson uncorks a throw of 74 feet, 3 inches Friday at the Panther Relays. Her throw helped Oregon’s discus relay of Merritt Kugel (94-0), Michaela Rosga (86-6) won the event with a total distance of 254-9. Schwass added the sprint m e d l ey 1 , 6 0 0 t i t l e i n 4:45.58. Riedl, Peterson, Frank and Beauchaine a l s o wo n t h e d i s t a n c e medley in 13:57.11.

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Freshman Bree Wannebo finished runner-up in the shot put (32-4 1/2) and senior Merritt Kugel placed second in the discus (94-0). Junior

Michaela Rosa took fourth in the discus (866). Freshman Kayla Kliminski cleared 7-6 for second place in the pole

vault. Teammate junior Abby Schroeder finished in a four-way tie for third with a height of 7 feet. Sharkus landed at 15-5

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Oregon remains Host Panthers finish second at relay meet unbeaten JEREMY JONES Sports editor

MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Oregon girls soccer team remained unbeaten with its sixth straight shutout last week. The Panthers (6-0 overall, 3-0 Badger South) rolled by Elkhorn in a nonconference game on Friday, April 26, one day after shutting down Fort Atkinson in a Badger South contest on the road. The conference game against Watertown on Tuesday, April 30, at Huntoon Field was postponed because of rain. Coach Nelson Brownell credits the entire team for the accomplishment, not just junior goalkeeper Melia Moyer or the Panthers’ defenders. “We play defense from our forwards to our defensive line,” he said. “The more pressure our forwards put on, the less pressure there is on the defense. When we need our defenders to really step up and make a play, they probably can because they are not tired.”

What’s next Oregon travels to Monona at 7 p.m. on Friday to play Monona Grove. Oregon 7, Burlington 0 S e n i o r f o r wa r d E l l a Hughes scored three goals to lead the Panthers to a 7-0 nonconference win over Burlington Friday at Huntoon Field, as Oregon scored five times in the second half to seal the victory. Junior forward Avary Fanning finished with two goals and two assists. Her first goal came on an assist by junior forward Ashley Hanson at 3 minutes, 1 second. Junior forward Kaitlyn Schirmpf later scored on a pass by Hughes at 11:58. Brownell said the Panthers won the game by wearing Burlington down in the second half.

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Oregon boys track and field team Oregon finished second to DeForest 65.97-51.96 in the five-team competition Friday at Panther Stadium. Beloit Turner was a distant third with 23.94 points. Rained forced the cancellation of the Panthers’ Badger South triple dual in Watertown on Tuesday, April 30.

Panther Relays Matt Kissling, Kamron Armstrong, Ryan McCorkle and Logan Gable won the 4x100 relay in 44.76 seconds. Mason Grender joined Kissling, Armstrong and Gable to add the 4x200 title in 1:34.49. A d a m Ya t e s wo n t h e discus, uncorking a season-best 131-2. Junior Logan Woodson had a personal-best 122-5 and finished fourth. Ian Ganshert, Jayson Howard, Yordanos Zelinski and Carter Hendrickson added the 4x00 in 3:42.81 and Connor Blanke, Nick Borden, Ethan Vandermause and Collin Braatz completed the relay

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Blake Anderson cleared a personal-best 11 feet, 6 inches to finish second in the pole vault Friday at the Panther Relays. sweep, taking the 4x800 in 8:57.23. Ben Adams, Ian Garcia and Eli Weink were joined by Grender to win the sprint medley in 3:57.65. Junior Blake Anderson cleared a personal-best 11 feet and finished second to DeForest senior Travis Nelson, who reached 11-6. Brenden Dieter, Zelinski, Hendrickson and Dieter took second place as a distance medley in 11:36.19. DeForest won the event in

What’s next Oregon travels to the Stoughton Invitational at 4 p.m. Friday, May 3.

Kissling tied for fourth place in the long jump with a leap of 18-8 3/4. Senior Reid Laufman added a fifth-place finish, lading at 37 1/4 in the triple jump.

Watertown (ppd.) 11:25.68. Sophomore Donovan Johnson finished in a three-way tie for third place with a clearance of 5-6 in the high jump.

The Panthers’ triple was rained out Tuesday in Watertown. No make-up date had been announced as the Observer went to press on Tuesday evening.

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Boys golf

Oregon sweeps Waunakee

Panthers shoot to second

JEREMY JONES ​Sports editor

The Oregon girls softball team let a late lead slip away Thursday, April 25, on the road at Fort Atkinson. A late-season snowstorm; however, forced the Panthers to move up their Badger Conference crossover doubleheader against Waunakee from Saturday, April 27, up to Friday. Oregon took both ends of the doubleheader and tried to close out the week at home against Monroe on Tuesday, April. 30. Rain; however, forced that game to be postponed.

Fort Atkinson 4, Oregon 3 Kenadee Nelson struck out 13 and Oregon outhit Fort Atkinson but it wasn’t enough Thursday as the Panthers lost 4-3 on the road. Nelson allowed three earned runs on five hits and five walks over 6 2/3 innings. Sam Mikkelson went 2-for-4 at the plate with an RBI to lead Oregon at the plate. Meghan Detra and Erin Newton each drove in a run. Mikkelson and Newton each doubled. The Panthers left six runners on base. Kat Brandl earned the

win for the Blackhawks, allowing three runs on seven hits in a complete-game effort. She struck out four and walked one. Brandl went 2-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run. Lead off hitter Alex Theriault drove in a pair

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Every golfer on the Oregon boys golf team shot in the 70s on Monday, April 29, and the Panthers finished second in a Badger Conference meet at the Oak Ridge Golf Course in Milton. It was a big turnaround from the La Crosse Country Club Invitational on Friday, April 25, where the Panthers finished 12th with a 359. “This season has been difficult to get any sort of rhythm with all the rain and snow we’ve had, and this week doesn’t look to be much better,” coach Sara Mess said. “I think we’re starting to get some of the winter rust off now, but it’s taken longer than I had hoped.”

Oregon 9, Waunakee 0 Nelson scattered five hits in a complete-game shutout Friday to lead Oregon to a 9-0 win over Waunakee. She struck out eight. Megan Bloyer (3-for-3) drove in four runs, doubling home a run in the first, tripling in the third and singling in the fifth. She also walked in the sixth. Oregon scored once in the first, third, four and fifth innings before extending its lead out to 9-0 with five runs in the home half of the sixth. Tr i s t a R i p p t o e d t h e rubber for Waunakee. She lasted six innings, allowing nine runs on 10 hits.

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Oregon 6, Waunakee 2 Levi Rich had three hits and Hallie Washebeck and Newton each drove in two runs Friday as Oregon beat Waunakee 6-2 in the nightcap. Amelia Spilde allowed

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Oregon’s Amelia Spilde pitched seven innings and struck out eight in a 6-2 win over Waunakee in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday. two runs on four hits in a complete-game effort. Spilde struck out eight. Ally Ronk got the start for Waunakee and surrendered six runs on 15 hits over seven innings. She struck out three.

What’s next Oregon travels to Goodman Park at 5 p.m. Friday to face Madison Edgewood.

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available as the Observer went to press Tuesday eveRain forced Tuesday’s ning. conference showdown with Monroe to be postponed. No make-up date was

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Senior Sam Schroeder shot a 4-over-par 74 to lead the Panthers to a second-place finish on Monday in a conference mini meet in Milton. Oregon shot a season-best 305, which was behind champion Madison Edgewood (293), the two-time defending WIAA Division 2 state champion. “It felt great to shoot a 305 today, especially after the rough outing we had on Friday,” Mess said. “We had a great round but it didn’t ever feel like we were that close to them.” Senior John Klus carded a 75. Both Justin Yaun and

What’s next Oregon travels to Madison at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday to play in the Morgan Stanley Invitational at University Ridge. Nicholas Kipp finished with a 78. Mess liked the way Yaun and Kipp delivered a low round on Monday. “I knew both were capable of lower numbers, but they hadn’t really shown them over a full round before, so for them to be able to maintain that over 18 holes was a big step,” Mess said. A.J. Gray of Milton was the medalist with a 2-under-par 68.

La Crosse Schroeder tied for 34th place at the La Crosse Club Invitational on Friday hosted by Onalaska. Schroeder finished with an 86 to lead the Panthers. Oregon took 12th out of 18 teams shooting a 359. Mequon Homestead edged Middleton for the team title, 315-317. Kipp shot a 90 and junior Zach Kapalczynski carded a 91. Yaun rounded out the top four for the Panthers with a 92. Middleton’s Jacob Beckman and Homestead’s Josh Teplin tied for medalist honors, shooting a 74.

Girls track: Panther back in action next weekend Continued from page 9 1/4 to finish runner-up in the long jump. Junior Isabella Egwuonwu was third in the triple jump (32-10).

What’s next Oregon travels to the Stoughton Invitational at 4 p.m. Friday.

Watertown (ppd.) Rain and wet condi- announced as the Observt i o n s Tu e s d a y f o r c e d er went to press Tuesday the cancellation of the evening. Watertown triple dual. No make-up date had been

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Attacker Daryn O’Malley (25) outruns defender Kyra Keenan in Friday’s match against Middleton. O’Malley scored on the drive but Middleton went on to beat the Panthers 11-5.

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Oregon catcher Eli Landas looks to put the tag on Monona Grove’s Connor Handel in the seventh inning. Handel scored on a sacrifice fly and the Panthers lost to the Silver Eagles 5-0.

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The Oregon baseball team got the pitching they needed last week, but were handcuffed hitting by Monona Grove on Friday, April 26, in a Badger South game. Senior Noah Brindley pitched five innings and gave up two runs on

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Coach Jake Soule said Brindley had his best start of the season. “He did enough for us to Oregon will host win,” Soule said. The offense, however, Monroe at 5 p.m. on was lacking. The Panthers Friday. (4-8 overall, 2-5 Badger South) had only one baserunner reach second base five hits against the Silver until the seventh inning. Eagles, though three were infield hits. Turn to Baseball/Page 12

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“I think we have been a b l e t o s c o r e s o m a ny goals in the second halves of some games this season because we play all 20 girls and we keep them fresh,” he said. “We really don’t have a drop off.” Fanning opened the scoring in the second half with a goal on an assist by Hanson at 54:46, then Hughes scored all three of her goals to break the game open; the first on a pass by Fanning at 66:53. She scored again two minutes later on an assist from Fanning to give the Panthers a 5-0 lead, adding the third goal on a pass by Fanning at 71:26. Sophomore midfielder Aidan Hampton capped the scoring with a goal at 82:47. Moyer had two saves.

Oregon 6, Fort Atkinson 0 Six different players netted goals in Oregon’s 6-0 road victory Thursday over Fort Atkinson. A rainy and windy night

Badger South Team Wins Losses Oregon 3 0 Edgewood 3 0 Milton 2 0 Monona Grove 2 1 Watertown 1 1 Fort Atkinson 0 3 Stoughton 0 3 Monroe 0 3 didn’t slow down the Panthers, as they seized control with four goals in the first half. Senior forward Macie Cox scored on an assist by senior defender Cassie Kluck at 7:12. Junior defender Brooklyn Kane had a goal on a pass from junior Hanna Rohrer at 11:33. About one minute later, Hanson scored on an assist by Hughes. Fanning had a goal on an assist by sophomore forward Bri Sauer at 22:41 to give the Panthers a 4-0 lead at the half. “We wanted to come out and get a two- or threegoal lead so we could relax

a little bit,” Brownell said. “When we get two or three goals up and the weather is like that, then when there is a weird bounce, then we can relax.” Kluck and Rohrer added second-half goals. The Panthers outshot the Blackhawks 19-2. Moyer had two saves.

Watertown (ppd.) The Badger South game at Watertown on Tuesday was rained out and postponed. The game for Oregon at Watertown has been rescheduled for May 14.

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“Offensively, sometimes a pitcher just has your number,” Soule said. “We were way out front. I think we were just trying to hit the ball too hard instead of just trying to keep it simple and put the ball in play like they did,”

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Oregon boys tennis didn’t get in a match last week due to more inclement weather. Rain forced the postponement of the Panthers’ Badger South dual meets against Monona Grove and Milton.

Oregon, MG (ppd.) The Oregon conference dual meet Thursday, April 25, against Monona Grove at Ahuska Park was postponed to 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 9, due to rain.

Oregon, Milton (ppd.) Rain also forced the Panthers to postpone their Tuesday, March 30, match at home against Milton. That conference dual has been rescheduled for 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.

Oregon, Edgewood The Panthers host defending Badger South champion Madison Edgewood at 4:15 p.m. Friday. Edgewood, the defending Division 2 state champion, is ranked sixth.

What’s next Oregon hosts Edgewood at 4:15 p.m. Friday.

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“Offensively, sometimes a pitcher just has your number,” Soule said. “We were way out front. I think we were just trying to hit the ball too hard instead of just trying to keep it simple and put the ball in play like they did.” The Badger South game at Monroe on Tuesday, April 30, was rained out. A triangular with Madison East and DeForest was postponed on Saturday, April 27, because of a spring snowstorm.

Team Wins Losses Milton 6 1 Edgewood 5 1 Monona Grove 5 2 Fort Atkinson 5 3 Watertown 2 4 Oregon 2 5 Monroe 1 5 Stoughton 1 6

Monona Grove 5, Oregon 0 Brindley expected the Panthers to come back to win against Monona Grove on Friday after losing to them on the road three days earlier. “We haven’t been swept this year (in conference),” Bridnely said. “We have always come back strong. We had bounce-back games against Fort Atkinson and Watertown. It didn’t seem to pan out that way.” Brindley did his part, limiting the Silver Eagles to two runs on five hits in five innings. However, Oregon couldn’t mount a seventh-inning rally and dropped a conference game to Monona Grove 5-0.

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Senior Matt Rusch singles to left field in the seventh inning on Friday. “The curveball was working really well,” he said. “I handled it well. I kept the fastball down in the zone and I got them off-balance. Monona Grove’s Trenton Herber, who went 2-for4 with two RBIs, gave the

Silver Eagles an early lead with an RBI triple in the first inning off Brindley. Monona Grove’s Michael Zande went 2-for-2 with two walks and P.J. Spalding was 2-for-4 with two stolen bases. The Panthers had just one

runner reach second base in the first six innings. Soule said the Panthers need to shore up some areas of their defense, like taking better routes to fly balls. Monona Grove scored a run after a long pickle play in the fifth where the umpire ruled senior right fielder Duncan Morgan dropped the ball after a tag at first base, and later added another run on an error in the seventh to take a 5-0 lead. Soule said the rundown play in the fifth didn’t go the way the Panthers practice it. “We conceded the run when we really are not supposed to concede the run,” he said. “Decision making defensively has to be a little bit better.” Senior Cameron Carpenter pitched two innings in relief and gave up one earned run

on three hits. He struck out one and didn’t issue a walk. Junior Eddie Saucedo had a double for the Panthers.

Oregon triangular (ppd.) A triangular with Madison East and DeForest was postponed on Saturday. Soule said school officials are trying to reschedule games against the Purgolders and Norskies.

Monroe (ppd.) Oregon will have to wait to play Monroe. The conference game at Monroe was postponed on Tuesday. Instead, the Panthers will host the Cheesemakers in a doubleheader on Friday.

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Jeanne Ann (Ochalla) Barger passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. Born on Jan. 22, 1937, Jeanne was the oldest daughter of Regina (Warzeka) and Charlie Ochalla. Jeanne and her sister, Judy, were raised in the Madison/Fitchburg area. She graduated from Edgewood High School in 1955; earning a scholarship her freshman year and then working at Bowman Dairy in payroll and accounting to pay for her tuition for the remaining three years of high school. It was there, at the dairy, that Jeanne met John A. Barger. They were married at Holy Redeemer Church in Madison on June 16, 1956. Staying at home for 22 years, Jeanne devoted her time to raising her eight children. She joined the Oregon School District as a cook in 1997, and later advanced to be the food

service manager for five of the Oregon schools until she retired in 2006. Since their marriage, Jeanne and John were devoted parishioners and choir members of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church (HMC) in Oregon. After her retirement, Jeanne joined the volunteer team of women faithfully providing food for receptions after funerals at the church. Jeanne and John made their lifelong home on their farm in Oregon, where she raised eight children, David (Janice), Theresa (Al) Bentley, Linda (Ray) Sislo, Allen (Cathy), Jane (Gary) Troz, JoAnn (Dave) Bowen, Kathleen (Roy) Golz, and John (Karen) Barger. In her lifetime, Jeanne enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, picking strawberries, canning her harvest, sewing clothing for herself and her children, crocheting, painting ceramics and playing cards at holiday gatherings. She enjoyed family fun and provided delicious campfire desserts during the family’s annual camping trips. Jeanne especially loved baking, cooking and candy making. She inherited this culinary passion from her mother, who ran the kitchen at Bowman Dairy, and her mother-inlaw, who ran the kitchen at HMC school. She delighted in sharing her cooking with others. She accompanied the Oregon sixth-graders as

the cook for the Wyalusing State Park trip for decades. Jeanne prided herself on preparing food entrees for most of her children’s wedding receptions. She had a way of turning every event into a special and memorable occasion. Jeanne is survived by her husband, John of 63 years; her eight children; her grandchildren, Janelle Heller, Jessica Barger, Dianna Stace, Ben Barger, Andy Thoe, Erin Bowen, Sam Troz, Amy Bowen, Lee Troz, Joe Bowen, Miranda Golz and Jayden Golz; five great-grandchildren, with a 6th due in November; and her sister, Judy (Bud) Mick. Jeanne also leaves behind many additional family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church, 651 N. Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Prior to burial at Storytown Cemetery, a luncheon will be held at the church. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday. Memorial contributions will be donated to the ALS Foundation and other charities in Jeanne’s honor. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park St. (608) 835-3515

the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting. 3. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board. 4. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 5. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. Stats., that the assessor requests. The Village of Brooklyn has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court. The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determines that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats. 6. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No

other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 7. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. Stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given this 26th day of April, 2019. Linda Kuhlman Village of Brooklyn Clerk-Treasurer Posted: April 26, 2019 Published: May 2, 2019 WNAXLP

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James The Magician performs a magic trick with the surface tension of water. His lovely assistant is Niya Ogodogu of Oregon, who looks quite amused at Jame’s antics.

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“pay-what-you-can” magic show for all ages. James The Magician performed his comedic magic for all in attendance. At the end of his

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Legals AGENDA OREGON TOWN BOARD FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2019 9:00 A.M. OREGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD, OREGON, WI 53575 9:00 a.m. Board Meeting 1. Call Town Board meeting to order. 2. Opening and Reading of 2019 Road Work Bids. Discussion and decision will be voted on by the Town Board on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. 3. 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. Posted: April 12, 2019 Published: May 2, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF OPEN BOOK AND BOARD OF REVIEW STATE OF WISCONSIN VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN, DANE & GREEN COUNTIES, WISCONSIN Board of Review will meet on the 4th Day of June, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Hall, 210 Commercial St., Brooklyn, WI, for the purpose of calling the Board of Review into session during the forty-five (45) day period beginning on the 4th Monday of April, pursuant to s. 70.47(1), Wis. Stats. Due to the fact the assessment roll is not completed at this time, the Board of Review will be adjourned until the 25th Day of June, 2019, 6 p.m. Pursuant to s. 70.45, Wis. Stats. the assessment roll for the Year 2019 assessment will be open for examination commencing on the 20th day of May, 2019, at 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Additionally, the assessor shall be available for Open Book at the Village Hall, 210 Commercial Street, on the 22nd day of May, 2019 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on the 23rd of May from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Instructional material will be provided at the Open Book to persons who wish to object to valuations under s. 70.47 Wis. Stats. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the Board of Review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact, or provide information to, a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a session of the board. Open book shall occur no less than 7 days prior to the board of review. 2. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting,

*** NOTICE OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW FOR THE VILLAGE OF OREGON Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review for the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, shall hold its first meeting on June 3, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Oregon Village Hall Board Room. Please be advised of the following requirements to appear before the board of review and procedural requirements if appearing before the board: 1. No person will be allowed to appear before the board of review, to testify to the board by telephone, or to contest the amount of any assessment of real or personal property if the person has refused a reasonable written request by certified mail of the assessor to view the property. 2. After the first meeting of the board of review and before the board’s final adjournment, no person who is scheduled to appear before the board of review may contact or provide information to a member of the board about the person’s objection, except at a session of the board. 3. The board of review may not hear an objection to the amount or valuation of property unless, at least 48 hours before the board’s first scheduled meeting, the objector provides to the board’s clerk written or oral notice of an intent to file an objection, except that upon a showing of good cause and the submission of a written objection, the board shall waive that requirement during the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, and the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days with proof of extraordinary circumstances for failure to meet the 48-hour notice requirement and failure to appear before the board of review during the first 2 hours of the first scheduled meeting. 4. Objections to the amount or valuation of property shall first be made in writing and filed with the clerk of the board of review within the first 2 hours of the board’s first scheduled meeting, except that, upon evidence of extraordinary circumstances, the board may waive that requirement up to the end of the 5th day of the session or up to the end of the final day of the session if the session is less than 5 days. The board

may require objections to the amount or valuation of property to be submitted on forms approved by the Department of Revenue, and the board shall require that any forms include stated valuations of the property in question. Persons who own land and improvements to that land may object to the aggregate valuation of that land and improvements to that land, but no person who owns land and improvements to that land may object only to the valuation of that land or only to the valuation of improvements to that land. No person may be allowed in any action or proceedings to question the amount or valuation of property unless the written objection has been filed and that person in good faith presented evidence to the board in support of the objections and made full disclosure before the board, under oath, of all of that person’s property liable to assessment in the district and the value of that property. The requirement that objections be in writing may be waived by express action of the board. 5. When appearing before the board of review, the objecting person shall specify in writing the person’s estimate of the value of the land and of the improvements that are the subject of the person’s objection and specify the information that the person used to arrive at that estimate. 6. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or object to a valuation if that valuation was made by the assessor or the objector using the income method of valuation, unless the person supplies the assessor with all the information about income and expenses, as specified in the assessor’s manual under s. 73.03 (2a), Wis. stats., that the assessor requests. The Village of Oregon has an ordinance for the confidentiality of information about income and expenses that is provided to the assessor under this paragraph that provides exceptions for persons using information in the discharge of duties imposed by law or the duties of their officer or by order of a court.* The information that is provided under this paragraph, unless a court determined that it is inaccurate, is not subject to the right of inspection and copying under s. 19.35 (1), Wis. stats. 7. The board shall hear upon oath, by telephone, all ill or disabled persons who present to the board a letter from a physician, surgeon, or osteopath that confirms their illness or disability. No other persons may testify by telephone unless the Board, in its discretion, has determined to grant a property owner’s or their representative’s request to testify under oath by telephone or written statement. 8. No person may appear before the board of review, testify to the board by telephone, or contest the amount of any assessment unless, at least 48 hours before the first meeting of the board, or at least 48 hours before the objection is heard if the objection is allowed under s.70.47 (3) (a), Wis. stats., that person provides to the clerk of the board of review notice as to whether the person will ask for the removal of a member of the board of review and, if so, which member, and provides a reasonable estimate of the length of time the hearing will take. Notice is hereby given this 2nd day of May, 2019. Respectfully submitted, Peggy Haag, Clerk Village of Oregon Posted: May 3, 2019 Published: May 2, 2019 WNAXLP

*** AGENDA TOWN BOARD TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019 6:30 P.M. OREGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD, OREGON, WI 53575 6:30 p.m. Board Meeting 1. Call Town Board meeting to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of minutes from previous meeting. 4. Financial Report and Acceptance. 5. Public Comments. 6. Discussion and possible Action re: Approving 2019 Road Work Bids. 7. Discussion and possible Action re: Resolution No. 03-2019; Town Support for Village of Oregon Acquisition of easement lands from the Keller Revocable Trust for rerouting of a portion of the Rotary Bike Path within the Town of Oregon, Dane County. 8. Communication and Action of the Dane County Board – Bollig. 9. Fire & EMS Report (Oregon/ Van Kampen, Belleville/Clark, Brooklyn/O’Brien). 10. Park Committee Report and Action – Root. 11. Anderson Farm Park Report – Root/Christensen. 12. Assessor’s Report and Recommendation – Arnold/Accurate Appraisals 13. Building Inspection Services Report – Arnold. 14. Constable’s Report – Maher. 15. Plan Commission Report and Recommendation - Christensen.

16. Public Works and TORC Report – Ace. 17. Discussion and possible Action re: Senior Center – Van Kampen. 18. Board Communications/ Future Agenda Items. 19. Town Board Committee Assignments – Ace. 20. Approval of payment vouchers – Arnold. 21. Clerk’s Report and Loan Update – Arnold. 22. 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. Posted: April 30, 2019 Published: May 2, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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Places to Go GUN SHOW May 10-11 SLICE Ice Arena, 1632 4th Ave. W., Monroe, WI. Fri. 3-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Information call 608-897-4481.

Automotive 1996 OLDSMOBILE, Cutlass Ciera, 6 cylinder, runs good, needs some work, $1,200 obo. 815-777-9252. FOR SALE: 1996 Ford Mustang, V6, 5 speed. 608-475-0101.

Motorcycles 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Ultra Classic Red Motorcycle Converted to a trike by Torbleau Trikes, Stoughton. 38,519 miles. $16,500 and accessories. 608-873-4915

Help Wanted BARTENDERS WANTED-PLEASE send resume to: 1965 Barber Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589. HICKORY HILLS Campground has 4 openings for fullpart-time employment during the summer for Store Associate and Lodge Associate. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, must be a responsible self-starter with exceptional verbal skills. A Wisconsin Responsible Serving Certificate is helpful too! Must be able to work weekends. 2 General Maintenance-Grounds Worker positions also available and must be able to work weekends and be at least 16 years of age. 608-884-6327

LOOKING FOR Class A CDL ton truck driver. Must have good driving record and references. Experience necessary. Insurance incentive after 90 days. Send resume to dearthlivestock@yahoo.com Paid weekly. Call 608-558-8165. OTR DRIVER NEEDED. Pulling step deck, good pay, benefits, good home time, 3 plus years experience. Winkers Transfer LLC. 608-347-7912. RECEPTIONIST-CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE. A Verona-based company is looking for a ReceptionistCustomer Service Associate to manage our front desk and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including answering inbound calls, directing calls and email inquiries to appropriate staff, and entering orders in a timely manner with accuracy. The ideal candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work in Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience is required; salary is negotiable. Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to jobs@ AttainmentCompany.com. CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Oregon Observer unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677. THEY SAY people dont read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didnt you? Call now to place your ad, 8736671 or 835-6677. DANE COUNTYS MARKETPLACE. The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call 873-6671 or 835-6677.

WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE. Were looking for an experienced Associate for our warehouse facility in Verona, Wisconsin. The Associate will process orders by pulling materials, packing boxes, placing orders in the proper area, and complete additional tasks assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor. 2-5 years of warehouse experience preferred; ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and other equipment is a plus. Salary starts at $12-15 per hour based on experience. Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to jobs@ AttainmentCompany.com.#

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BUYING US Gold & Silver Coins and Collectibles. Call 608-988-6406 Rick Miles Coin.

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PLANT SALE. 205 Paoli St., Verona. May 9-11 & May 16-18. Thursday 1-6pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. Perennials, hostas, grasses, peonies, iris, pond daylillies, prairie, etc. Home grown.

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WANTED TO RENT: Barn or shed with or without land andor house. References available upon request. Text 608-558-5566.

A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791 RECOVER PAINTING offers carpentry, drywall and all forms of painting. A portion of every job is donated to cancer research. Free estimates, fully insured. 608-270-0440.

ZWINGLI UNITED Church of Christ in Paoli seeks an organized self-starter to provide administrative support for the congregation and its pastor. The position will be part-time (no more than 5 hours a week) and will be flexible in terms of working hours and workplace (that is, much of the work can be done from a place of the employee’s choosing). Producing attractive and readable documents (principally newsletters and worship bulletins) and organizing and maintaining files and the church database will constitute a significant part of the work. 21st century office skills, a cheerful personality, and a good grasp of principles of confidentiality are essential prerequisites for the person who will fill this position. For more information please contact Pastor Rich Pleva at 608-845-5641 or by e-mail at pastor.rich.pleva@gmail. com.

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Sports & Rec GUN SHOW: Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, Monroe, WI, Slice Arena, 1632 4th Ave W., Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm. Info: 608-897-4481.

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If you have a missing piece in your resume, don’t worry, we’re all about teaching, with top-notch mentoring on every aspect of the newspaper operation. Our newspapers cover five high schools, so the ability to manage your time wisely, make community contacts to secure submitted information and learn quickly is essential. Much of the work is evenings and weekends.

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Unified Newspaper Group prints three award-winning hyperlocal weekly news publications in Stoughton, Oregon and Verona and one monthly newspaper in Fitchburg, along with a quarterly regional magazine, and we have a culture and a staff structure you won’t find anywhere else. Constant learning and collaboration is our focus, from our interns to our editors, and good people stick around. We look for real journalists who like telling stories through words, photos and design.

If you answered yes, let’s talk! Consider joining our Unified Newspaper Group (UNG) team in a flexible full-time, advertising sales and administrative role. This is a very rewarding opportunity where you will process classified ads, sell special projects, welcome and assist customers by phone and inperson, process reports and provide other administrative functions.

Experience with photography, InDesign and managing websites and social media is important, but none are as important as being able to own our coverage, adapt it to our readers’ needs and defend it to parents and grandparents who are highly invested in their kids. Photo equipment and a laptop are provided. We stay on top of technology here.

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We are seeking a dynamic, energetic sports journalist who can lead the evolution of our sports coverage to match modern readers’ needs. It will take someone who knows how to produce and coach good writing and photography and will enjoy getting to know people in four different suburban communities. There is some room to tailor the job to fit your particular strengths, but it will involve some of everything – reporting, designing pages, community outreach, social media, planning and organization, as well as supervising and collaborating with our assistant sports editor.

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DEER POINT STORAGE Convenient location behind Stoughton Lumber. Clean-Dry Units 24-HOUR LIGHTED ACCESS 5x10 thru 12x25 608-335-3337 NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088 THEY SAY people don’t read those little ads, but YOU read this one, didn’t you? Call now to place your ad, 873-6671 or 835-6677.

RENT SKIDLOADERS MINI-EXCAVATORS TELE-HANDLER and these attachments. Concrete breaker, posthole auger, landscape rake, concrete bucket, pallet forks, trencher, rock hound, broom, teleboom, stump grinder. By the day, week, or month. Carter & Gruenewald Co. 4417 Hwy 92, Brooklyn, WI 608-455-2411

OFFICE SPACES FOR RENT In Oregon facing 15th hole on golfcourse Free Wi-Fi, Parking and Security System Conference rooms available Kitchenette-Breakroom Autumn Woods Prof. Centre Marty 608-835-3628

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FARMETTE FOR SALE: located at W3568 Rufi Lane, Monroe, WI in Green County. 14.70 acres with wooded lot and 2 small fields. Farm house 1794 sq ft with fishing pond in yard, barn and sheds. Property borders Sylvester Creek trout stream. Cost $495,000. Contact 608-2140584 or 608-934-5015.

UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 - 10x20 - 12x30 24-7 Access Security Lights and Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road, Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road and Lincoln Road DANE COUNTY’S MARKETPLACE. The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call 8736671 or 835-6677.

FOR SALE: 85 acres NE of Fennimore. .40+- acres wooded pasture, 40+- acres in paddocks-tillable, 30 stanchion dairy barn, heifer barn, machine shed, 5 bedroom house. 608-485-0139. FARM LAND LOW COST. 9+ acres. Town of Verona. 608-271-2210 or 312-340-0261.

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Livestock FOR SALE: Reg. Polled Hereford Bulls, fertility and performance tested, will hold until needed. Owego Stock Farm. 608-543-3778. WANTED TO buy: Open dairy heifers, small or large groups. 608-778-3699.

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THE VILLAGE OF OREGON is accepting applications for a Receptionist 30-40 hours per week. Benefits depend on hours worked. Hourly wage is $15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on qualifications. Prefer 2-year Associate Degree or business office experience. Main Duties: Assist general public on the phone and in person, process water bills, distribute and process incoming and outgoing mail. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, interact with the public in a courteous manner, have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and pass an in-depth background check by the Oregon Police Department. Occasional morning and evening hours may be required. For projected hiring timeline, detailed job description, and application, visit www.vil.oregon.wi.us, or the Village Clerk’s Office, Village of Oregon, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, and WI 53575. For full consideration return a completed application, letter of interest, and resume to Clerk Peggy Haag at the same address no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 24, 2019.

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Gracz: Managing growth in the village among administrator’s main tasks over his 20 years Continued from page 1 its tax-increment financing district. Gracz has been on the job here for 20 years but has been involved in municipal government even longer, since 1989, including stops in West Chicago and Libertyville, both in Illinois, and Tomah. Often, board members have much less experience in government than he does, but the administrator serves at the pleasure of the Village Board. While that could create tension if Gracz disagreed with a strategy the board was pursuing, he said that’s the nature of his line of work. “That’s life, you have to learn to deal with it,” Gracz s a i d , d ow n p l a y i n g t h e issue. “I’d have a hard time thinking of the rare time — particularly in the last years — that I’ve walked from a board meeting thinking, ‘Why are we doing that?’ The staff and the board are on such the same page.”

Unseen body of work Gracz has his hands on pretty much everything going on with the village’s government, from the size of landscaping Burger King needs to avoid the ire of the Planning Commission to the interest rates on the village’s debt. While elected officials are the ones making the final decisions, he facilitates the conversations and helps

compile the information various boards use to make those calls. “It’s like running a private business but we don’t make a profit,” Gracz said. “I’m the chief appointed person in the village. I help run the village — I oversee the department heads … I spend half the year working on the budget, I help (public works director) Jeff (Rau) coordinate development. “Our goal is to provide the best services we can in the least expensive way in the safest way we can.” Gracz estimates he spends most of his time preparing for or following up on the night meetings where the village’s business is conducted. When the Village Board passes a motion, he said maybe 20 people have had their say on it, from residents to committee members, and it’s his job to make sure their voices are heard. Most of the run-of-themill work of government is pretty cut and dried, said Gracz, who was hesitant to name particular accomplishments, instead pointing out the importance of ensuring consistent municipal services. “If we don’t provide good public works and public safety, we’ll get in trouble,” Gracz said. “If your streets aren’t plowed and police and fire aren’t coming, you’re going to hear about it. You call 911, the fire department better show up.” One thing he did point to

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Mike Gracz, second from the left, talks to Elyse Smithback from Oregon Community Bank at the groundbreaking for the new Oregon Area Food Pantry. Gracz estimated half his time is spent preparing for or following up on village meetings, but he is also a present at most official village functions like this one. was the decision to purchase the homes on Florida Avenue after disastrous flooding in 2007. He credited former Village President Steve Staton’s leadership in deciding to raze the properties that suffered repeated flooding. “Not everyone would have made that call,” Gracz said, adding that he supported the decision at the time along with the Village Board. “You don’t just do things by yourself.”

Potential pitfalls As the village readies to grow eastward, and with consistent development on the west side, Gracz thinks the village is in good shape. He worries, though, that the village has deferred some projects that could all come due around the same time. Gracz points to a state-imposed levy limit that ties tax increases to a municipality’s net new construction, and

then before that a board mandate to keep taxes level. “We’ve been under a tax cap since 2001 or 2002,” he said. “It’s been a struggle.” Former Village President Gerald Luebke was elected in Gracz’ second year, and he had a policy of trying to keep taxes level. That made it hard to do things like increase staff salaries and led to the village using cost-cutting measures like keeping positions open when someone

had retired or moved on. Gracz said the goal of village leaders is to return employees’ salaries to near the middle of the pack for similar communities and increase business growth to balance the tax base. But there are five projects coming up in the next few years that will require substantial investments, he said, including major road replacements, addressing the library, senior center and village hall and bringing municipal services across Hwy. 14. “We are light years behind on fixing our buildings,” he said. “Over the last 15 years, we should have spaced this out.” Gracz sees a challenge moving forward in attempting to accomplish these projects without spiking taxes. He said another challenge is making sure the village “doesn’t cut itself off” when it crosses Hwy. 14. The village’s identity is tied to its historic downtown, something Gracz said other communities don’t have. “We’re always going to be a bedroom community, we’re not going to be a community (like) on the south side of Milwaukee with heavy industry,” he said. “It’s important that we’re continuing to grow and we don’t lose the tightknit community.” Contact Alexander Cramer at alexander.cramer@ wcinet.com.​

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