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Staton to retire in April Village president plans to leave government after 16 years BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

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The largest share of growth in the Oregon School District up to 2030 is projected to be near the Lacy Road interchange, seen here in September with the Terravessa development, shown in the upper left of the photo, already being built.

Referendums would buy lands, fund school, maintenance SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

With a “tidal wave” of students set to swell the Oregon School District over the next several years, voters are being asked next Tuesday, Nov. 6, to authorize the building of a new elementary school. A yes vote would also set in motion plans to build a middle school a few years later. After nearly two years of research, t h e d i s t r i c t h a s i d e n t i fi e d t h e fast-growing northern section of the district – in the northeast part of the City of Fitchburg – as the most

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effective location for a new school. Many changes would be necessary, with the student population expected to jump from around 4,000 to more than 6,000 by 2030. A K-6 elementary set-up near the Lacy Road interchange, in the budding Terravessa Development, is seen as the most pressing need. In around four to six years, a referendum to build a middle school, hosting grades 6-8, would follow, likely located around the Hwy, 14/MM interchange. It’s is the fourth time since the passage of Act 10, which changed school

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OSD referendum The Observer is examining the upcoming referendum from a variety of angles: Oct. 4: Referendum seeks to build new K-6 school Oct. 11: Why is a new school needed in Fitchburg? Oct. 18: What would it provide; changes to the district Oct. 25: What would happen if it fails? This week: What is on the ballot?

The art of the comeback surprisingly — getting ready for an art show. A few weeks before, the longtime Oregon High School art teacher had SCOTT DE LARUELLE gone in for his annual Unified Newspaper Group physical, W h e n M i ke D e r r i c k a n d a s h e Derrick heard the bad news in was setting June 2016, he was — not up artwork, he got the

Longtime OHS teacher Derrick easing back after liver transplant

After nearly 16 years in village government, Steve Staton has decided not to run for re-election when his sixth term as Village President ends next April. Staton told the Observ- Staton e r Tu e s d a y he’ll step down in order to give other people a chance to lead the village. “I would guess there are people out there who would like to take a run at it,” he said. “At some point in

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NINA fund hits $300,000 mark Program has helped local families for past 15 years BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

call that there were problems with his blood work. Life-threatening problems. “(They said) it looks like you have something wrong with your liver,” Derrick told the Observer on Monday. “They wanted to do X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and all that good stuff.” After a battery of tests,

Oregon is a generous community. You can see it in donations for things like a new youth center and food pantry. The Neighbors in Need of Assistance program recently provided more evidence. Commonly known as the NINA fund, it just passed the $300,000 mark in assistance to Oregon families in the past 15 years. Dane County social

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Adult services librarian Kara Ripley pours glitter onto a glued portion of her pumpkin during the adult pumpkin decorating workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25, at the library.

Pinterest board pumpkins The Oregon Public Library held an adult pumpkin decorating workshop on Thursday, Oct. 25. Participants could design a pumpkin based off of templates or create their own designs.

Katerina Patrinos, of Stoughton, paints the heart eyes red on her pumpkin during the adult pumpkin decorating workshop.

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At left, Annie O’Brien, of Oregon, uses pink glitter glue to stick confetti onto a pumpkin during the adult pumpkin decorating workshop.

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Village to discuss Gov., Senate races on Nov. 6 ballot reducing salt usage Fall election

Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

Wisconsin voters will have a few big choices on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 6. Statewide races include incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch facing Democratic challenger state superintendent of schools Tony Evers with running mate Mandela Barnes, as well as incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin facing Republican challenger State Sen. Leah Vukmir. Locally, in addition to the Oregon School District referendum, some voters will also have a choice for their state representative. Incumbent Don Vruwink, a Democrat, is facing challenger Gabriel Szerlong for the

43rd District’s State Assembly seat. Others will vote in the state Senate race between incumbent Democrat Jon Erpenbach and Republican challenger Casey Helbach. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on election day. Call your local clerk or visit your municipal website to find your polling location. There are also a pair of Dane County-wide referendums: One on a “tax loophole” that some major retailers use to lower their property taxes and another on legalizing marijuana. Both are “advisory” referendums and would have no binding effect if passed. Green County voters in the Village of Brooklyn also have a race for sheriff between Republican incumbent Mark Rohloff and Democrat Jeff Skatrud. Other statewide races are for attorney general, state treasurer and secretary of state.

For attorney general, Republican incumbent Brad Schimel is facing Democratic challenger Josh Kaul and Constitution Party candidate Terry Larson. The state treasurer election includes Republican Travis Hartwig, Democrat Sarah Godlewski and Constitution Party candidate Andrew Zuelke. The secretary of state election pits incumbent Democrat Doug La Follete against Republican Jay Schroeder. The gubernatorial ballot also includes other party tickets: Phillip Anderson and Patrick Baird, Libertarian; Michael J. White and Tiffany Anderson, Wisconsin Green; Maggie Turnbull and Wil Losch, Independent; and Arnie Enz, The Wisconsin Party.

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When public works director Jeff Rau was explaining his budget requests to the Village Board last month, he mentioned there was one expense that he’d like to explore reducing, but wanted to make sure he and the board were on the same page. Rau included more than $50,000 in his budget to buy 700 tons of salt the village uses on its roads in the winter. Reducing that number would require either investing in new technology and equipment to clear the roads, like using salt-water brine instead of salt, or changing the village’s policy of how – and when – it clears roads. “Our residents expect clear roads,” he said. “They will notice the difference. The kicker is what (the board) think(s) is safe. It’s a mindset thing.” The benefits of using less salt would be an ongoing cost-reduction, less wear-andtear on roads and cars and a positive impact on the environment, Rau told the board last month. “Salt is just highly corrosive on everything, including vehicles,” Rau said. He stressed the preliminary nature of the query, and said nothing would change for this winter. Last summer, Rau and the

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8 overnight thefts reported in Dunn last week SCOTT GIRARD Unified Newspaper Group

A variety of property was stolen from cars and houses in the Town of Dunn last week, according to the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. A DCSO news release said deputies responded to eight reports of theft or burglary overnight in

three neighborhoods in the town between 11:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. Items taken included laptops, cash, wallets and purses, though “it appears there was no forced entry to any of the homes or vehicles.” There was an additional report of an attempted burglary, but the suspect was not able to enter the home and “moved on,” according to the release.

A camera at one of the homes caught images of a possible suspect, and police are asking anyone who can identify the person to call 284-6900. DCSO said residents “should not hesitate to call 911 if they see suspicious activity in their neighborhood.” “The sheriff ’s office wants to remind citizens to lock their homes and

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public works department faced scrutiny after the department changed when it mows certain sections of village land near detention ponds in an effort to juggle increasing responsibilities with a department increasingly strapped for time. Rau referred to the controversy when he sought the board’s approval to look into the road salt change. “Knowing what happens when try to change our operational approach to some things, would you want me to continue to look into this?” Rau asked. Village administrator Mike Gracz said in the meeting the City of Madison doesn’t salt its side streets unless the storm brings more than three inches of snow, for example. “We didn’t use salt in southern Idaho where we grew up,” Rau said at the meeting. Using liquid compounds as a de-icer is an option Rau said he might look into, though he said it was “the deeper end of the pool” and would require looking at acquiring equipment, joking that he wasn’t sure where he’d get his hands on all that beet juice. The Town of Dunn is in the second year of its salt-brining program, and town treasurer Cathy Hasslinger has included around $11,000 in the preliminary budget to retrofit one of its trucks. That money will be matched by a state grant.

Staton: Oversaw rebuild effort after 2007 flood and championed bike trail to Fish Hatchery ‘At some point, you have to let it go or you’ll are well-prepared. I think of the U.S. that we haven’t we have exemplary public seen, and overseas, too. So be serving forever.’ employees as well.” traveling will be part of what

Staton said he and his we do.” – Steve Staton, Village of Oregon President wife, Ann, have no plans to leave Oregon. Contact Bill Livick at bill. “We love it here and have livick@wcinet.com Village President gave me Staton noted. family nearby,” he said. Staton said he enjoyed lead- that sense of purpose and fulThe couple plans to travel ing the village after retiring fillment.” EMERALD INVESTMENTS from full-time work because And it wasn’t just about more in the future and have MINI STORAGE more time to visit family. “you need to have something him, he said. Staton said he’s also look5'x10' $38 Month that you consider important to “It’s always been a team ing forward to having time 10'x10' $60 Month do, so you still have a sense approach with the Village 10'x15' $65 Month of purpose and get fulfillment Board and staff and con- to engage with interests like 10'x20' $80 Month from your life.” sultants,” Staton continued. bicycling and canoeing. 10'x25' $90 Month “I won’t have to be jug“Most of us can’t just stop “Many people working gling my schedule around At Cleary Building Corp. working and be done,” he together to make things hap190 S. Paoli St., Verona WI Village Board meetings,” he said. “You still want to be pen. (Village administra(608) 845-9700 doing things that are contrib- tor) Mike Gracz provides said. “There are a lot of parts uting to the advancement of great leadership, and our the community ... and I’ve department heads are realsaid many times that being ly solid, good people who adno=14759

time, new ideas and fresh voices are good to have.” By the end of his term, Staton will have served 12 years as Village President and four years before that as a trustee. The decision to retire from local government represents his “second retirement,” after retiring as principal of Oregon Middle School in 2004 and then working five years part-time in the school district as the Alcohol and Drug Resource counselor. He worked in the Oregon School District for 32 years. “Being Village President was a lot like being a school principal because it takes management and leadership skills,” he observed. Staton said not running again was a difficult decision because “there’s always something you want to see through to the end.” “Right now,” he explained, “it would be the library. I’m going to miss being involved with it, but I feel it’s in good hands with (director) Jennifer Way and the Library Board and the Village Board working together to move it forward. “I’ll miss it,” he added, “but if I did that, then there would be something else. At some point, you have to let it go or you’ll be serving forever.” One of the most significant accomplishments under Staton’s tenure was improving the village’s stormwater management system following a devastating flood in

August 2007 and rebuilding the downtown infrastructure in 2008 and ’09. “It’s not that we can’t flood – if we get enough rain, any place will flood,” he told the Observer. “But we have done a lot to decrease the chances of a major flood event.” He also led an effort to build a three-mile bike trail from the Alpine Business Park to Fish Hatchery Road, a project that took several years to accomplish, completed in the fall of 2015. Staton said the push to win board approval for the project was something that kept him running for office. “That did make running I think three times pretty clear cut because the early votes were 4-3, and I thought if I didn’t run and somebody took over who didn’t support that, it’s done,” he recalled. “I thought it was important to get it accomplished. So that made the decision to run again real easy.” Related to his background as an alcohol and drug counselor, Staton also focused on changing the village’s liquor license application process in an attempt to reduce underage drinking and change what he called the “culture of drinking” in the village and the state. Under his leadership, the Village Board adopted a social host ordinance in 2012. “After we adopted the social host ordinance and put more emphasis on the liquor license process, I was invited to speak to officials in 13 Dane County communities about what we did here,”

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New neighborhood sign stopped You really have to wonder why a developer would stop the installation of a neighborhood sign. One that is completely in compliance with laws and regulations, approved of by residents, the Village Board and businesses around the sign. Gary and Bonnie Thiel have directed their lawyer to state in front of the Village Board their disapproval of T-shirts printed up for our neighborhood parties, sign post toppers and to say “What is next?” They have requested the sign installation be stopped. They have tried to have our neighborhood rezoned for their commercial benefit. Bought up several houses for rental property and have tried to remove houses to build a hotel or apartment building. They have bought up retail space downtown, removed tenants and raised rent. All public record to be found. There is plenty of land to build on in Oregon for more rental units,

in fact it is needed. Affordable housing, senior housing and accessible units are in high demand. But not at the expense of tearing down the already affordable historical housing south of downtown. There are long-term residents in the South Main Historical Neighborhood. This neighborhood houses many seniors and provides accessibility to downtown retail shops, healthcare and restaurants. The location is ideal. Many of us living here south of downtown have worked to improve the village and continue to improve the services and appearance of the Village. There is history here. We are Oregon. A welcoming sign and community events seem to offend the Thiels. They prefer to bulldoze us out of their way. Kathy Esch Village of Oregon

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here is a point in late October and very early November when it is difficult to decide which television ads are more annoying: the ones for political candidates or the ones aimed at seniors because it is Medicare’s annual open-enrollment season. The fact that the two periods overlap for a few weeks is enough to make viewers talk back to the screens even more than usual. Besides the overlap, the ads have something else in common – they are both Brickner trying to sell something to the viewer without providing complete information. This is, of course, the point of paid advertising. Before voting, a civic-minded citizen seeks out information from sources other than advertising to decide which candidates to vote for. People might look at the League of Women Voters website, read newspaper articles and editorials or look at past voting records or party platforms. All of these sources can provide information necessary to make a well-thought-out choice. When it comes to Medicare open-enrollment decisions, the resources to explore are much less obvious. It is not always easy to figure out where to look for information and who to trust to give you complete information. Seniors certainly cannot base their decisions on the advertising they get inundated with in the mail. Just as Medicare open-enrollment season takes over the airwaves, it also takes over the mailboxes and is equally biased toward the company paying the cost of the printing and mailing. There are impartial sources of assistance when it comes to the choices seniors can make during open enrollment, and it is worth the effort to seek them out and take advantage of them before the open-enrollment period closes for another year.

Senior centers provide open enrollment information and can be especially helpful with Part D drug plans. The Oregon Area Senior Center case managers have been trained to enter medication information into Medicare’s Planfinder computer program to find out which prescription drug plan is the least expensive for someone, based on that person’s specific drug list. The cost of drug plans varies greatly from company to company, and there are many different plans to choose from. Drug plan costs are tailored to each person’s unique prescriptions, so the cheapest plan for one person will not necessarily be the cheapest plan for that person’s neighbor or spouse. Drug plans should be reviewed annually to see what the best deal for the upcoming year will be. Many seniors sign up for a drug insurance plan when they turn 65 or when they first retire, and never look at it again. Instead, they just keep paying the ever-increasing premiums. This is not a wise course to pursue. Experience has shown me that seniors can save hundreds to literally thousands of dollars a year on the cost of their prescription drug insurance and their medications just by switching insurance plans. The opportunity to make that switch comes during the open-enrollment period, mid-October to Dec. 7, and any changes made during that time are effective Jan. 1 of the following year. Pharmacies might also be willing to help seniors with Planfinders, but typically senior center staff has more time to spend with people, helping them understand the results of the Planfinders and how to change to a different company if they choose to do so. Drug insurance plans are probably the most common change to make during open enrollment, but there are other changes that can be made, as well. People can choose to change supplement policies or advantage plans or to go from one to the other. People can also enroll in Medicare if they have missed their previous

enrollment opportunity. Many of those kinds of changes are complex and can have serious ramifications if not carefully thought-out. While the Oregon Area Senior Center staff can provide general guidance on those issues, specific questions are best handled by insurance experts. One set of insurance experts that can be extremely helpful at open-enrollment time is the staff of the Wisconsin SHIP (State Health Insurance and Assistance Program). SHIP, also known as the Medigap Helpline, is staffed by licensed insurance agents who are not allowed to sell you anything and therefore do not stand to benefit from any decisions you make. The staff of SHIP gets very busy during open enrollment, so we encourage seniors who wish to speak with SHIP counselors to call as early as possible during open enrollment. Health insurance coverage for seniors is extremely complex, even for those of us who have worked in the field for years and receive regular training on the subject. It is difficult to imagine seniors who do not have regular exposure to the issues involved successfully navigating these decisions. That brings us back to those television ads. If the subject is difficult to understand, a senior might make a decision based on a catchy ad rather than economic facts. Making a poor insurance decision can cost a consumer a lot of money, or even result in the person losing supplemental or drug coverage for a year. The staff at the senior center and the counselors at SHIP can help make sure that does not happen. If you would like contact information for SHIP or to talk with the case managers about open enrollment, please call us at the Senior Center to make an appointment. Rachel Brickner is the director of the Oregon Area Senior Center. Senior center staff can be reached at 835-5801.

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Off to see the ‘Wizard’ OHS performances of 1939 classic film run Nov. 9-11 SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

Lions, tigers, bears, Munchkins and more – over 100 Oregon School District students will be performing or assisting in the production of the Oregon High School theater’s fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 9-10 and a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance on Sunday, Nov. 11. Students and staff have been working on the production since casting started in June, director and OHS theater arts teacher Michael Ducett said. The show is one of three productions put on each year by OHS students, which this year will include a group of Netherwood Knoll Elementary School students as Munchkins, and Ducett’s daughter Maya, 7, as Toto. Ducett told the Observer that shows are chosen based on what’s going to meeting the needs of the fine arts department, and after not performing The Wizard of Oz since 2005, it seemed a good time to revisit the classic.

“We really wanted to go with the big sound of the movie score, and it’s also a good fit for us, as it was going to push us and challenge us technically in terms of the roles for the kids to play,” he said. “I don’t mind reprising it, because it’s one of those shows everyone has an emotional attachment to. “ W h e n y o u ’r e a k i d , before the on-demand media, you watched it once a year as a family on network television, so it’s kind recreating that experience.” And it’s going to be quite an experience for the audience, with more than 100 students involved in all aspects of the production, from building sets to acting. “This is one of the times where a lot of people come together from different walks of life,” Ducett said. “Kids kind of learn how to do all these things – painting and detail work, they have their hands in all of it.”

Familiar face Ducett said he’s looking forward to directing his daughter for the first time, after she’s gotten stage experience working with Verona Area Children’s Theater. He said rehearsals have been lots of fun for both of them so far. “She’s really having a blast,” he said. “She’s definitely been bitten by the

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theatre bug at an early age, and it’s something I’d like to keep cultivating as much as possible.” That Maya is even a part of the production is just part of the unpredictable part of show business – another lesson for students. Ducett said the plan was to use a real dog (a Cairn Terrier, like the film Toto), but after some tryouts, they quickly realized it would be more trouble than anything. “There’s an old rule of theater that you’re not supposed to cast dogs or children in a show,” he said. “It’s really demanding on a dog to be in a show as much as this show demands of a real dog. There was a concern with the amount of time necessary to do that.” The solution was simple – dress up one of the elementary schoolers as Toto and go from there. Ducett said it’s gone great ever since. “It allows Toto to be in the scene without the fear of the dog running off stage or not listening,” he said. “It lets us get more wrapped into the story instead of, ‘is that dog going to run off stage or jump into the orchestra pit?’” While rehearsals started in June, in recent weeks, activity has been ramping up, both in building sets and props and increasing practice time. Since Sept.

If You Go What: Oregon High School presents “The Wizard of Oz” When: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11 Where: Oregon High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. Info: 835-4300 Tickets: oregonchoirs. weebly.com/the-wizardof-oz.html

15, students have been rehearsing from 3:45-6 p.m. after school all week, and set-building Saturday until around 1 p.m. That will ramp up to late-night practices in the days leading up to the Nov. 9 opener. School board president and area theater aficionado Steve Zach credited the hard work of students and staff in putting together such an extensive production. “Our district has a long history of commitment to the arts,” he wrote the Observer in an email. “Our students tell us that they place a high value on the quality of co-curricular learning activities we offer

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Firefly to host 14 South Artists exhibit Group to hold holiday fair Nov. 10 BILL LIVICK Unified Newspaper Group

The Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese will host a 14 South Artists exhibit that begins Thursday, Nov. 1, and continues through the end of the year. The group will also have a one-day holiday fair at the Firefly Saturday, Nov. 10, when artists will be on-site to talk about their work and sell art. The group comprises more than 20 artists living and working in the area south of Madison. Ten artists from the group will display their work at the Firefly. The participating artists are: Elizabeth Hogensen, Bob Igl, Tim Erickson, Nancy Mather, Karen McKean, Julie Raasch, Diane Dohm, Barbara Martin, Michael Engelberger and Betsy Zahn. Hogensen, who organized the annual exhibit and holiday fair, said it’s

If You Go What: 14 South Artists exhibit and holiday fair When: Exhibit runs Nov. 1 – Dec. 31; art fair Saturday, Nov. 10 Where: Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., Oregon Info: 14southartists. com a good way for people to support local artists and the local coffee shop. “ We ’ l l h a v e m a n y awa r d - w i n n e r s i n t h e exhibit, and the good thing is it goes for two months, so people will have time to look around and shop,” she said. “If people want to come Nov. 10, all of the artists will be there to talk about their work.” For information, visit 14southartists.com, or call 647-0025. Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

November/December ed and rec classes

Hear all about helmets during presentation Nov. 4

To register for Commu- (No class Nov. 21). Classes nity Ed and Rec classes, are $120. visit oregonsd.org/community. For help or questions, Zumba Kids II call Dave at 835-4097. Students in grades 5-6 can take their Zumba skills Junior Van Goghs to the next level with more Students in grades K-6 challenging routines, new will create amazing pic- games and activities set to tures using the line-by-line their favorite music. Taught technique while they devel- by April Girga from 3:30op artistic skills. Taught by 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6Tina Mancusi from 3:30- Dec. 4, at RCI. Cost is $33. 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 1 and 8, at RCI for $22, or Parenting with Love Wednesdays, Nov. 28 to and Logic Dec. 12 for $32. This class has been offering solutions and resources Zenful Drawing to parents for over 40 years. See how drawing with Learn how to improve simple elements like lines relationships and increase and dots can help relieve the odds of having more stress. Taught by Tina responsible kids. Taught Mancusi from 6:30-7:45 from 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays, p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at RCI. Nov. 5- Dec. 10, at NKE. Open to ages 6 and up. Child care is available. Cost is $15. Cost is $20 per family.

Presentation on military helmets to feature speaker’s personal collection

STEM Club: Inventive Engineers Explore civil, mechanical and robotic engineering while creating skyscrapers, robots and more. For students in grades K-4, offered at two locations. Classes for both locations are held from 3-4:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6- Dec.11 at NKE or Wednesdays, Oct. 31- Dec. 12 at BKE

Experienced bead weavers will learn to make pieces using the flat spiral and right angle weaves and get experience reading and following beading patterns. Taught from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Oregon Area Senior Center. Cost is $30 and includes materials

Learn how to sketch portraits using charcoal sticks and pencils. Great for beginning or experienced artists. Taught from 6:308:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 7- Dec. 19, at NKE. Cost is $55 and includes all materials.

Knitting II: Make a Hat Expand your knitting experience as you create a hat. Class will also cover measuring gauge, reading patterns and fixing simple mistakes. Students should know knitting basics (knit, purl, cast on and off). Taught by Rae Vogeler from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 1-15, at the senior center. Cost is $49.

Zumba Dance, fitness, energy and fun for all levels. Choose Tuesdays with Deborah or Wednesdays with April. Tuesday sessions began Oct. 23 and Dec. 11. Wednesday session begins Nov. 7. No classes Nov. 20, 21, Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 1 and 2. Cost is $56 for each sixweek session.

A presentation by Oregon military historian D o u g Wo o d w o r t h w i l l focus on this evolution of steel helmets beginning with their inception during World War I through their use throughout World War II will take place from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at the senior center. Technical improvements in the science of artillery resulted in a shockingly high number of casualties among all combatants during the first year

If You Go What: Military helmet presentation by Oregon’s Doug Woodworth When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4 Where: Oregon Area Senior Center, 219 Park St. Info: 835-5801 of World War I. As a way of dealing with this situation, all of the countries involved in the conflict turned to steel headgear. The first offerings were absurdly impractical or seriously deficient, but as the war went on, helmets that could reduce casualties

were introduced to the battlefield. These World War 1 helmets were continuously improved during the period following World War I and that improvement continued throughout the years that encompassed World War II. Wo o d w o r t h w i l l u s e authentic helmets from his personal collection as props. These helmets will demonstrate the various designs employed by the various warring countries to reduce casualties among their service personnel. The presentation will be informal and interactive, as Woodworth is open to answering questions from the audience at any time during the talk.

The Pacific Northwest is Coming to Oregon! Boy Scout Troop 50’s 24th Annual

Grilled Salmon Dinner Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 4:30-8 p.m. Rome Corners Intermediate School 1111 South Perry Parkway, Oregon

Neil Denton Memorial

For more information, please call Mark 658-1132 salmon@oregontroop50.org

Menu:

• Alder-Smoked Grilled Salmon • Cornbread • Coleslaw • Long Grain and Wild Rice • Homemade Desserts • Hot Dogs for the kids • Beverage

Tickets

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Students in grades 5-6 will explore electrical, marine and mechanical engineering through handson projects every week. Taught by Engineering for Kids staff from 3:25-4:55 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 6- Dec. 11, at RCI. Cost is $120.

Jewelry Making

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Coming up

Churches

Game night

south of the village. Park trails will be lit with over 200 tiki-torches and Visit the library for an after hours luminaries, and there will be a bonboard game night from 6-8 p.m. Fri- fire by the gravel parking lot. day, Nov. 2. For information, call 835-3580. There will be a variety of board, table top and card games, but bring The evolution of the helmet your own if desired. Oregon resident Doug Woodworth For information, contact Kelly will discuss the evolution of steel Allen at kallen@oregonlibrary.org. helmets at 1 p.m. Sunday. Nov. 4 at the senior center. Open mic Woodworth will use authentic helVisit Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N. mets from his personal collection Main St., for the Oregon Area Pro- during the presentation to demongressives open mic night from 6-8 strate the various designs employed p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. by different countries to reduce casuThe guest speaker will be John alties among their service personnel, Nichols, National Affairs correspon- beginning with their inception during dent for The Nation and associate World War I through their use during editor of the Capital Times. World War II. For information, call 291-0512. For information, call 835-5801.

Candlelight hike

Blood drive

The fourth annual Anderson Park Friends candlelight hike and bonfire will be held at the park from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. The friends group is partnering with the Oregon Area Wellness Coalition to host the event, which drew over 300 people last year. The park is located at 914 Union Road, a mile

The next Oregon community blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, at the fire station, 117 Spring St. Appointments can be made by visiting redcrossblood.org.

Mr. Rogers film

Rogers will be shown at the senior center at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. For over 30 years, Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, writer and producer, was beamed daily into homes across America. In his beloved television program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Rogers and his cast of puppets and friends spoke directly to young children about some of life’s weightiest issues, in a simple, direct fashion. For more information, call 8355801.

Online safety An online safety class for parents will be held at the library from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. The class will provide an overview of current technology trends, apps and issues for children and teens. It will cover how parents can educate and communicate with young people about safe and proper use of technology, resources for online safety and information about how to report instances of online child exploitation. For information, contact Kara and kripley@oregonlibrary.org.

A film about the career of Fred

Community calendar ‌Thursday, Nov. 1‌

• 14 South Artists Show (runs through Dec. 31), Firefly Coffeehouse, 114 N. Main St., 14southartists.com‌ • 9 a.m., Pool players, senior center, 835-5801‌ • 6-8 p.m., Fifth grade orchestra concert, RCI, 1111 S. Perry Pkwy, 835-4700‌ • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info‌

‌Friday, Nov. 2‌

• 6-8 p.m., Oregon Area Progressives open mic, Firefly Coffeehouse, 469-4843‌

‌Saturday, Nov. 3‌

• 7-9 p.m., Downtown holiday lights set up, meet at Bergey Jewelry, 835-3697‌ • 10-10:30 a.m., Dads and donuts storytime, library, 835-3656‌ • 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oregon Preschool Inc. carnival at Netherwood

Knoll Elementary gym, 835-9216‌ • 5-9 p.m., Anderson Farm candlelight walk and bonfire, 914 Union Road, roeparker@charter.net‌ • 6-8 p.m., After hours board game night, library, 835-3656‌

‌Sunday, November 4‌

• 1 p.m., Talk on evolution of the helmet by Doug Woodworth, senior center, 835-5801‌

‌Monday, November 5‌

• 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Community blood drive, Oregon Fire Station, 117 Spring St., redcrossblood.org‌

‌Tuesday, November 6‌

• 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Election day‌ • 11-11:30 a.m.., Bouncing babies storytime, library, 835-3656‌ • 1 p.m., Movie, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” senior center, 835-5801‌ • 6-7 p.m., Crafivsim, craft projects, library, 835-3656‌ • 7 a.m.-8 p.m., general election, Village Hall, 835-3118‌

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, Nov. 1 WOW: Full-on Fall Flavors: Cooking with Mike Tomaloff: Monona Community Television ORE: OMS Orchestra Performance (10/18) Friday, Nov. 2 WOW: “The Salem Witch Trials” Reenacted by Jessica Michna @ Senior Center (10/25) ORE: OHS Panther Volleyball WIAA Sectional Semifinal vs Westosha Central (10/25) Saturday, Nov. 3 WOW: Pheasants in Wisconsin: Dan Small presentation ORE: OHS Panther Football WIAA Sectional vs La Crosse Central (10/19) Sunday, Nov. 4 WOW: Christ Memorial Lutheran Church Service ORE: BKE Musical: Wizard of Oz (3/2/18)

Monday, Nov. 5 WOW: Senior Center Anniversary: Monkey Business (5/23/18) ORE: 2018 Division 1 Wisconsin High School Boys Rugby Championships Tuesday, Nov. 6 WOW: Full-on Fall Flavors: Cooking with Mike Tomaloff: Monona Community Television ORE: 2018 Division 2 Wisconsin High School Boys Rugby Championships Wednesday, Nov. 7 WOW: Movie: Of Human Bondage (1934) ORE: 2018 Division 3 Wisconsin High School Boys Rugby Championships Thursday, Nov. 8 WOW: Movie: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) ORE: RCI 6 th Grade Orchestra Performance (10/30)

‌Wednesday, November 7‌

• 10-10:30 a.m., Everybody storytime, library, 835-3656‌ • 10:30 a.m., Great Beginnings book club, “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett, senior center, 835-3656‌ • 6-7 p.m, Yoga, Brooklyn Community Building, brooklynwi.go‌

‌Thursday, Nov. 8‌

• 6-7 p.m., Online safety class for parents, library, kripley@oregonlibrary.org‌

‌Friday, Nov. 9‌

• 10 a.m., Everybody story time, library, 835-3656‌ • 7:30 p.m. OHS production of The Wizard of Oz, OHA PAC, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., 835-4300‌

‌Saturday, November 10‌

• 12-2 p.m., Ice Cream Social, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 North Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com‌ • 1-3 p.m., Group ukulele lesson, library, 835-3656‌

Senior center Monday, Nov. 5 Enchilada Casserole Cauliflower Confetti Corn with Black Beans Mandarin Oranges Frosted Churro Cake MO – Bean/Cheese Burrito NCS – SF Jell-O Tuesday, Nov. 6 Beef Stroganoff over Noodles Stewed Tomatoes Mixed Green Salad, Dressing Fruit Cocktail, Apple Crisp MO – Soy Stroganoff NCS – Spiced Apples Wednesday, Nov. 7 Chicken Strips with BBQ Sauce Green Beans, Pea Salad Dinner Roll, Fruit Cup Cake with Frosting MO – 3 Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Cookie Packet Thursday, Nov. 8 My Meal, My Way Lunch at Ziggy’s Smokehouse and Ice Cream Parlor! Drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 BBQ Chicken Breast Baked Sweet Potato Whole Wheat Bread Tropical Fruit Chocolate Cake MO – 3 Veggie BBQ Meatballs NCS – SF Pudding SO - Seven Layer Salad *Contains Pork

Monday, Nov. 5 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen, Dominoes 12:45 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, Nov. 6 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead 1:00 Movie: “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Nov. 7 9:00 CLUB 10:00 Shopping in Verona 10:30 Book Club 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre Thursday, Nov. 8 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Pool Players, COA Meeting 9:30 Memory Café at State Bank 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 StrongWomen 11:30 AARP Smart Driver 5:30 StrongWomen Friday, Nov. 9 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Gentle Yoga 9:30 Blood Pressure 10:45 Assistive Technology: What’s New? 12:45 Get Fit

All Saints Lutheran Church 2951 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg (608) 276-7729 Interim pastor SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. classic service 10:45 a.m. new song service Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 9 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 Eric Vander Ploeg, Lead Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church

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

(608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc.org

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

625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead) (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.

You Shall Not Pass This Way Again “I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” – Stephen Grellet The French-born Quaker Stephen Grellet came to the U.S. in 1795 after escaping execution during the French Revolution, since he was a member of the King’s guard. Though he was raised Catholic, he was deeply moved by the writings of William Penn, George Fox and other Quakers, and in 1796 he joined the Society of Friends, the official name of the Quakers. The Society of Friends believe that every human being has experiential access to “the small light within” them, i.e., that God is within every human being. They also place emphasis on the “priesthood of all believers,” a doctrine found in the first epistle of Peter (1 Peter 2:9). After joining the Society of Friends, Grellet devoted himself to missionary and charitable work and was granted meetings with many rulers and dignitaries. By all accounts he led an exemplary life, encouraging charitable work and reforms in education, prisons and hospitals. He spoke out against what he saw as the evils of his age, such as slavery, and was a man of faith who put his faith into constructive action. Reflect on how you might do more to serve your fellow man and then put your plan into action. – Christopher Simon

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100 y ‌ ears ago (1918) • Oregon Celebrates Armistice Day 1918: The declaration of 11th November 1918 ending World War I brought out the whole village in celebration. People gathered in the downtown square ringing bells and blowing whistles. G. L Booth sat on the water tower ringing the fire bell for hours on end. A half holiday was declared as businesses closed and people joined a parade though the village. The parade started at the schoolhouse and ended in the village square where the celebration continued with music by the band, singing and shouts from the crowd and the disposing of an effigy of “Kaiser Bill.” Short addresses were given by Rev. F. E. Wagg and A. H. Sholts. • The village ran into trouble supplying running water to its patrons for about four days. The problem was finally solved with a new pump. It was noted in a newspaper article that “the old engine is again ‘acting up’ and anyone who has ever run a gasoline engine knows that when they balk they are the greatest profanity producers ever invented.” The digging of ditches and the laying of water mains for Main Street continued; however, patrons were warned to be sparing in their use of water until the problems were totally resolved. • The U. S. Food Administration for Wisconsin explained Order IV for Public Eating Places: Although the offering of two or more kinds of meat at one meal is forbidden there are exceptions: liver and bacon; chicken and Virginia ham; club sandwiches; and a variety of sandwiches containing different meats may be served at one meal. There were exceptions for the ingredients for mincemeat pie too. • A basket social was held in the Stone Schoolhouse. A program was held and baskets sold, the proceeds amounted to about $50. L. E. Pennwell acted as the auctioneer. The school plans to adopt a French orphan. Miss Nellie Trow was the teacher for the district. • A group of Methodist women formed a Dorcas Society (a charitable society for providing clothes for poor people). The following officers were elected and installed: Mrs. F. E. Wagg, president; Miss Nell McGill, vice-president; Mrs. M. J. Wischhoff, secretary; and Mrs. Org Green, treasurer.

There were sixteen charter members. • The piano students of P. C. Herrick gave a recital for family and friends. Pupils participating were Helen Fincher, Anna Kroyer, Louise Sweeney, Mary Scanlon, Helen Feeney, Florence Pierce, Frances Tipple, Pearl and William Black, and Margaret and Bernice Barry. • Donald McGill compiled a revised roster of Oregon area patrons of the local post office. He came up with approximately 2,200 names. • John Gilbert and his son, Henry, bought the late Paul Fisher’s Garage. They plan to take over the business within the next couple weeks. Henry Gilbert is a graduate of an automobile school in Chicago and has had seven years of experience. • Rev. Frank E. Wagg announces a Victory Jubilee Service and Program. Of the many speakers and activities there will be music by a male quartet and Donald McGill will sing “When the Boys Come (Marching?) Home.”

50 ‌years ago (1968) • The Oregon Village Board gave final approval for the purchase of 53 acre industrial zoned land in the northwest part of the village for $1,850 per acre on a land contract from the Estate of Clarence Johnson. • The Village Board gave their approval to proceed with expanding and remodeling facilities at the Village Hall for the library. The approximate cost would be $50,000. • In the presidential election of 1968 the Village of Oregon gave the Democratic ticket of Humphrey/Muskie 557 votes; the Republican ticket of Nixon/Agnew received 429 votes. Also on the ticket were Wallace/ LeMay, polling 62 votes. • It was estimated that over 850 attended the HMC Smorgasbord. Those making an appearance at the event included congressman, Robert Kastenmeier and Dane County Sheriff Franz Haas. • The Oregon District School Board approved membership in the newly formed Central Suburban Conference. Schools in the new conference were Evansville, Lake Mills, Oregon, Milton, Beloit-Turner and Clinton. • The School District built a metal storage shed on the parking lot grounds just north of the then junior high school (now Netherwood Knoll Elementary School) it was built to accommodate

conference meet in school Wendy McNall and assishistory. The team finished tant coach, Allis Winters. in eighth place. Some of • OHS students presented the Oregon swimmers coma production of “Grease.” 159 W. Lincoln St. peting were Sarah Brogan, Leading roles were taken info@oregonareahistoricalsociety.org Jenny Nelson and Annie by Abby Johnson (Cha Cha) and Patrick Mielke (DanTimm. 835-8961 • Oregon Video adver- ny). Others working on the Oregonareahistoricalsociety.org tised a Thanksgiving Spe- production were Jennifer Museum open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays; Noon to 4 cial: Rent one movie and Yancey, OHS chorus teacher p.m. first Saturday of the month through May get a second one for a (producer); Jeff Dyer (direcdollar. New movie releases tor); Mike Ducett (assistant included “Muppets Christ- producer); Lori Gothard custodial vehicles and sup- musical director and Susan mas Carol,” “Free Willy,” (choreographer); Karen plies and continues to be L. Boerth, associate direc- “Made in America” and Taylor (costume designer); Leyla Sanyer (band direcused for that purpose today. tor. The stage manager was “Life with Mikey.” tor); and Pat Hetland on the The accepted bid for its con- Louisa Uphoff, along with keyboards). struction was from Pruden her assistant, Becky Sch- 10 ‌years ago (2008) • Doug Debroux, OHS Buildings for $6,975. reier. School board member • A local artist, Cheryl • The Oregon Police Charles Uphoff and crew Adams, arranged to host cross country coach for the Commission printed the fol- were in charge of designing a debut of her work at the past 25 years, was inducted lowing gun warning: “Gun and constructing the imagi- Firefly Coffeehouse. Her into the Wisconsin Cross Noise (including BB guns) native stage sets. specialty is still life acrylic Country Coaches AssociaThere is to be no shooting • Michelle Wachter and paintings. tion Hall of Fame. He will of any pellet, BB gun, rifle, Pam Raschein opened a • In the 2008 Presiden- be officially recognized at a shotgun or any firearms new business on North tial election the Village of meeting on Jan. 5, 2009. inside the village limits of Main Street; Oregon Floral Oregon, Town of Oregon, • Kaori Kurihara-Nelson Oregon. The law makes the and Stained Glass. and Village of Brooklyn- opened an Asian massage parent liable up to $300 for • Oregon observed Veter- gave the Democratic ticket business at 990 Janesville property damage done by an’s Day with the tradition- a majority of votes (Barack Street above Cousins’ Subs. their children. Parents: You al ceremony at the down- Obama/Joe Biden) 5,233 to • SG Insurance Agency, can control this matter.” town monument led by the the Republican ticket (John LLC, owned and operated • The Peoples United Oregon-Brooklyn VFW McCain/Sarah Palin) 2,560 by Steve Garvoille, opened Methodist Church welcomes Post. Music for the obser- votes. an office at 602 Pleasant a new pastor: Rev. Don vance was provided by the • The Lemery Founda- Oak Drive in the Autumn Teasdale. O r eg o n M i d d l e S c h o o l tion held a town hall-style Woods Professional Center. • The Fitchburg Club Band under the direction meeting to discuss arts edu• Paul Ganshert of Ganholds its first annual meet- of Jim Baxter. The band cation for children. shert Nursery and Landing. The new Club president played the National Anthem T h e f o u n d a t i o n i s a scapes joined with Nethwas Tom Gorman, taking along with other patriotic non-profit organization ded- erwood Knoll Elementaover from Lawrence Row- numbers. icated to bringing the com- ry School Principal Dan ley. The organization was • The General Telephone munity and arts together. Rikli and head custodian formed last year to further a Co. announced that they (It was located at 159 North Tom Fischer and other parvariety projects in the Town- will provide a new plan Main St.). ent volunteers to plan and ship. called the Extended Com• The Oregon Town and develop an arboretum (out• The General Telephone munity Calling (ECC). Country held their annu- door classroom). Co. closes its Oregon busi- Under the plan patrons in al style and luncheon. The • OHS student Zachness office. Customers still Oregon will be able to call clothing was provided by ary Green was awarded wishing to pay their bill in Cottage Grove, Evansville, The Garment Shop of Cam- the Best Instrumental Jazz person can leave the pay- McFarland and Middle- bridge. Some of the mem- Award, by the Wisconsin ment at the Bank of Oregon, ton without incurring a bers modeling were Sue School Music Association, • Green Bay Packer All- long distance charge. At a Berg, Emily Harris, Doris in the Student ComposiPro defensive end Willie later date the area will be Koster, Penny Root, Janet tion Project, High School Davis was the guest speak- expanded. Maves, Dawn George, Ann Division. He received the • Community National Staton, Kathy Kruger, Lin- award for his composition er at the Annual Father and Son Banquet, sponsored by Bank of Oregon was one da Jackson, Jo Statz and “Suite of the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency.” of 64 Wisconsin indepen- Doreen Barry. St. John’s Men’s Club. • OHS football fullback dent community banks • The OHS girls swim – Compiled by the Oregon Nick Brashi was select- that helped put a financial team earned their first-ever Area Historical Society ed for the Central Section package together though Badger Conference TroAll-Madison Suburban High First Business Bank and phy. Their head coach was School squad for the third B a n ke r s ’ B a n k f o r t h e straight year. This was the development of the World only time in history a play- Dairy Center. Gov. Tomer has made the squad three my Thompson, operating a years in a row. backhoe, had recently broke the first ground to start its 25 y ‌ ears ago (1993) development. CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE • The PTO continued • The Town and CounOVER THE NEXT 25 YEARS the region’s population try Women’s Club plan to sponsor assembly prois expected to grow by over 150,000 people. Tell us their annual luncheon and grams. The theme of a what people in your community prefer for housing, style show. Modeling fash- recent one for the middle transportation, jobs and the environment. ions by Suzan Sez will be school was “The Wheel of Wisdom.” The game show club members Dorothy Kruse, Lola Nordlie, Gina sets featured a full-size O’Brien, Kathy Kruger, Hollywood style studio POPULATION TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT M a rga r e t D u ke r s c h e i n , with students and staff parJeanne Doyle and Mary ticipating as contestants and wheel spinners. The topics Jane Osborne. TAKE THE 10-MINUTE SURVEY • OHS students pre- included reading, music, greatermadisonvision.com sented a production of sports, geography, etc. • The OHS girls swim “Oklahoma.” It was directSurvey ends Nov. 12, 2018 adno=36115 ed by Tom Mielke, vocal team competed in their first

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McGill is postmaster Donald McGill, the Oregon postmaster, compiled a revised roster of Oregon area patrons of the local post office 100 years ago, complete with more than 2,200 names.

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Derrick: Longtime OHS art teacher in recovery from liver transplant after no symptoms to go with it.”

Continued from page 1 he waited for the news, and it was grim — non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, otherwise known as NASH, a newly discovered disease of the liver. Derrick had never heard of it before, not that it made it any better. He needed a new liver — a prayer that was answered this summer with a successful transplant surgery, and he’s been on the path to recovery ever since. Last week, he spent his first full week back at school, working teacher-in-service days Thursday and Friday in addition to his Monday-Wednesday schedule this first semester. “I’m a little tired, but I did all right,” he said. “I’m walking and doing a little more exercise; cleared for a little bit more. Just keep building up and getting a little stronger.”

Out of the blue Derrick, who turns 50 on Thursday, had been “pretty lucky” with health before getting the scare of his life with NASH. “It was bad; the liver was completely scarred, and no symptoms, not that I knew of anyway,” he said. “They don’t really know what caused it or how I got it, because it’s not really genetic. It could be a virus or anything — I had a virus that lasted six weeks that spring.” Once diagnosed, it was a matter of waiting for a donor — a scary process,

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Oregon High School art teacher Mike Derrick, in his 24th year teaching at the school, is working part-time his semester as he gains strength following a liver transplant this summer. Here, Derrick talks to photography students Tuesday about the proper way to develop film. he said, which was based on the patient’s need, as well as donor match and availability. “They give you a ‘score,’ but you never know what your ranking is,” Derrick said. “Mine was going up.” Things were going “pretty good” when in the spring of 2017, Derrick almost died. One moment, he was going to sleep on a Sunday night, and the next thing he knew, he woke up in the hospital “with tubes all over me,” surrounded by concerned family members on Wednesday. “With the liver, if it’s not functioning right, it will send blood to other places, and in my throat, I was having blood building up,” he

said. “Every couple months, they put a scope down there to cauterize them so they wouldn’t rupture, but unfortunately one of them did. I didn’t wake up… I was bleeding out, but I didn’t know it.” After a few more weeks in the hospital, Derrick was back to his routine, hoping for the word that there was a donor. Last summer, it happened. He was out with his family at Summer Fest, then returned to do some yard work on a Sunday night. Still not tired afterward, Derrick decided to stay up and watch a bit of TV; a fateful decision, because instead of being sound asleep, he would

take a life-changing phone call late just before midnight “A lot of times, you don’t check it or answer it because it’s so late, but I thought it was weird and I answered it,” he said. “It was a lady from UW Hospital telling me they had a donor that matched perfect and could I be there in two hours?” After scrambling to get to the hospital, Derrick underwent a 10-hour surgery to replace his liver; a surgery that might have added decades to his life. “I was just kind of in awe, it just happened so fast,” he said. “I feel very lucky and blessed. Life deals you different stuff, and you just have

After he recovered, Derrick said he was very much looking forward to getting back to teaching and his comfortable surroundings at OHS. Now in his 24th year teaching art there, he said it was good to get back with his colleagues and students, who were so supportive during his health scare. “One of the coolest things — it makes my eyes water a little bit — was my wife would post how I was doing and the number of former students and athletes who were posting or texting or something encouraging, it was very touching and very humbling,” he said. “It really kind of gave some validation, and made me feel good about what I’ve done for my career and my life. That’s kind of helped me keep going, and coming back to school, just getting back around those people.” For this semester, Derrick is working Mondays through Wednesdays, setting aside Thursdays and Fridays for doctor’s appointments. He said getting used to the ever-changing medications has been a challenge, but other than that he’s feeling good and getting better. “I’m on different medicines because my immune system isn’t as up to par as it should be,” he said. “You take some medicines that kind of defeat the immune system, and then you have

ones to help your immune system, so your body’s going back and forth and trying to find the right balance.” The recovery period for a liver replacement is about six months to one-year, though Derrick said he’ll be on anti-organ-rejection medication the rest of his life. “I just try to make sure I’m taking care of myself, watching my intake of processed foods,” he said. “I’m trying to find new recipes for chicken and pork, you eat a lot of that.” Since the diagnosis, Derrick has started exercising more, dropping around 30 pounds, and has cut out alcohol completely from his diet while reducing salt usage. “Salt’s not good for your liver, and I didn’t drink that much, so nothing that’s been hard,” he said. “Now, instead of going out for a big meal for lunch, I’ll go to the track and put on headphones and walk, and there’s that new walking track upstairs.” And in his recovery phase, Derrick has one more hurdle to get over — writing a letter to the family of the person whose death allowed him to live a more healthy life with a new liver. “I’ve struggled with it, trying to find the right words, and how grateful I am,” he said. “How do you put into words something like that?” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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worker Joe Sullivan and four local churches established the fund in 2003 to help families in need of financial assistance. Today, most churches here contribute to the fund, which helps families in t h e O r eg o n School District that have minor c h i l d r e n a t Sullivan home and a “demonstrated need” for financial help, Sullivan said. “Right now, we’re averaging about $20,000 a year in assistance, which is about what we’re taking in,” he told the Observer. “About 70 percent of what the NINA fund gives out each year is from local churches and church-related associations.” The rest comes from local schools, clubs, businesses and individuals. Kids at Prairie View and Netherwood Knoll elementary schools raise several thousand dollars each year with their annual NINA Fun Run. Students in other schools have also found ways to contribute, and some schools have led big donation drives in the past, Sullivan said. There is no taxpayer money going to the program, which helps about 60 families per year on average cover unmet expenses like a utility bill or rent, Sullivan added. He’s employed by Dane

How to help For more information about the Neighbors in Need of Assistance program, contact Joe Sullivan by calling 835-4188 or email sullivan.a@ countyofdane.gov. County Human Services as one of 13 workers in Joining Forces for Families, a community-based, supportive service that helps families address their basic needs. From his office at Netherwood Knoll Elementary School, where he’s worked s i n c e 1 9 9 5 , S u l l iva n ’s role with the NINA fund is “about wisely using the money the community has entrusted in me to help out the family,” he explained. “The goal is trying to help families.” He said people hear about the fund through the community – friends, neighbors, churches or the schools. Families don’t “apply” for assistance in a formal sense, Sullivan explained, but simply tell him about their situation, and it’s his job to verify the need by talking with landlords or a utility that’s threatening to shut off a service. The money used to help families does not go to them, he noted, but to the party to which it’s owed. “I ask them how they happened to run short,” he said. “Most of the time, people are out there working and

they hit a bump in the road. You know, a car has had a breakdown or they don’t get paid sick leave, and they or their kids get sick for several days.” Sullivan said “there’s a zillion reasons” that a family might need financial help. The NINA fund is not set up to help families who are chronically short of money and in poverty. Those cases are handled by other agencies, but Sullivan said he’s been able to use the fund as a stopgap until people can get on their feet or find other assistance. And he can help them find that assistance. “I have an intake sheet I do with every family to find out what the issue is and how much money’s involved,” he explained. “The beauty of me doing my intake for the NINA fund is that I can also gather information to see if there are other programs or resources that might be able to help them, or maybe a different need they might have that’s not NINA related.” Sullivan said he’s worked for Dane County Human Services for 42 years, and the NINA fund is something special that not every community has. “This is kind of like the perfect thing for a community social worker like me to be doing,” he observed. “I don’t know who else would run this program if I didn’t.” Contact Bill Livick at bill. livick@wcinet.com

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Senior Madison Conduah (8) celebrates with teammates Carter Hendrickson (6) and Zak Roskos (11) after scoring in the first overtime half of Saturday’s WIAA Division 2 sectional championship game against Elkhorn. The Panthers beat the Elks 2-1 after winning a shootout, 5-4.

Oregon survives shootout Panthers return to Division 2 state tournament for second straight year MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Oregon boys soccer team might roll out the red-carpet treatment for senior Zac Schultz after his latest heroics. Schultz scored the game-winning goal on the final penalty kick

If You Go What: WIAA Division 2 state Who: Oregon vs. Holmen When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Uihlein Soccer Park in a shootout Saturday to help Oregon survive to win 2-1 over Elkhorn in a WIAA Division 2 sectional championship game.

With the win, Oregon (18-2-2) advances to the state tournament for the second straight year and ninth time overall. The Panthers, ranked second in the Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association Division 2 state poll, claimed state titles in 2013 and 1998. Oregon will play Holmen (221-1) in a state semifinal at 7 p.m. Thursday at Uihlien Soccer Park in Milwaukee. To reach the sectional final, the Panthers recorded a state-record 15th shutout over Badger South rival Monona

Grove, 2-0, in Thursday’s sectional semifinal. “We feel like we have as good a chance as anyone to win it all this year, so we are thrilled by the opportunity to get that chance,” coach Chris Mitchell said. Seniors Colin McCombs and Ian Moran both were forced out of Saturday’s final with injuries. McCombs got hit by the ball and suffered a possible concussion, Mitchell said. Moran had an ankle

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Russell excited for pain-free playoffs MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Oregon senior center midfielder Girish Russell won’t forget his second time on the surgery table last year. It robbed him of most of his soccer season. Now, back on the field, he’s excited as the Panthers (18-2-2) will play Holmen in a WIAA Division 2 state semifinal game at 7 p.m. Thursday at Uihlein Soccer Park in Milwaukee. Last year, Russell battled pain and swelling in his legs, which eventually lead to two surgeries for compartment syndrome. According to the Mayo Clinic and the webmd website, compartment syndrome can be a painful condition in which pressure within the muscles builds to dangerous levels. The pressure can alter blood flow to muscle and nerve cells. Russell said he first started getting pain in his legs two years ago as a sophomore, and the pain continued to grow worse.

“I got to the point where nothing was working. Ultimately, I knew it (surgery) was coming.” - senior midfielder Girish Russell regimens and acupuncture. Yet nothing proved to remedy the injury. “I got to the point where nothing was working,” he said. “Ultimately, I knew it (surgery) was coming.” He got the diagnosis two weeks before last soccer season. The doctor explained that thick layers of tissue, called fascia, separate groups of muscles in the arms Photo by Jeremy Jones Senior Girish Russell missed most of last season because of compartment and legs. The role of the fascia is to keep the tissues in place, and Russell syndrome. Russell had two surgeries last year and has come back to was told acute compartment synscore five goals in 22 games this season. drome could lead to muscle or nerve “My leg hurt a lot last year,” he That’s a problem for a soccer play- damage. said. “My leg felt like the pressure er who relies on speed and quickness So before last year’s soccer season was building and swelling up. It as a midfielder. kicked off, Russell had a fasciotomy, Russell tried stretching, severwasn’t a sharp pain. It just got worse al chiropractors, physical therapy every time I tried to run.” Turn to Russell/Page 10

Honorable mentions: Lauren Beauchaine (girls xc) finished 89th at her first WIAA Division 1 girls state cross country race Saturday in 29 minutes, 16.7 seconds. Claudia Schwartz (girls swimming) finished third in the 500- and fifth in the 200 freestyle. Schwartz posted a time of 5:34.94 to secure the Panthers’ top finish. She touched the wall of the 200 free in 2:03.98. She was also part of a sixth place 200 medley relay and an eight-place 200 free relay. Madison Conduah (boys soccer), scored a goal 48 seconds into overtime to help the Panthers survive Elkhorn in a WIAA Division 2 sectional final. He also had two assists Thursday in a 2-0 win over Monona Grove in a sectional semifinal. Bekken Pearson (volleyball) had six kills Thursday in a 25-18, 25-9, 25-17 loss to Westosha Central in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal.

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The Ridges Golf Course in Wisconsin Rapids was a little chewed up by the time senior Lauren Beauchaine got a chance to race there for the first time Saturday. A light rain hung around the course for much of the morning as the boys Division 1, 2 and 3 races took their toll on the course before the girls got their chance. Beauchaine, a first-time state qualifier, tried not to let the course or the competition get to her and raced to an 89th-place finish in the fourth race of the day. She covered the wet course in 20 minutes, 16.7 seconds, a

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The Oregon volleyball team’s postseason run came to an end Thursday in a three-set loss to Westosha Central in the WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal. Senior setter Erin Flanagan had 19 digs and 16 assists. Senior outside hitter Bekken Pearson delivered six kills and senior middle blocker Sydona Roberts posted two blocks. Both seniors Leah Rogers and Emily Konop had one ace. Coach Katie Heitz said the Panthers (28-10 overall, 7-4 Badger South) have a lot to be proud of this season. “I will remember how much fun these girls have with each other both on and off the court,” she said. H e i t z s a i d fi n i s h i n g second in the Middleton Invitational was the point where the team believed they could make a sectional run. “Placing second in the Middleton tournament helped get the girls to believe that we belong,” she said. “From that point forward, we started playing more consistently. The girls have the skills, sometimes it comes down to believing in themselves.” The Panthers trailed the

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Senior Carter Hendrickson fights for possession Saturday in the WIAA Division 2 sectional final game against Elkhorn. Oregon won the game 2-1 in a shootout.

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Oregon senior Sydona Roberts looks to put a kill down against Westosha Central in a WIAA Division 1 sectional semifinal. The Falcons swept the Panthers in three sets. Falcons early in the first set before battling back. The Falcons jumped out to a 15-3 lead in the second set and cruised from there. Oregon battled in the final set, but Westosha Central’s hitters proved to be too much.ww “They (Westosha Central) ran a quick offense and had quite a few options in the front row that were able to put the ball away,” Heitz said. “They passed very well, and in doing so

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were able to use all of their options in the front row.” T h e Pa n t h e r s h a d a senior-laden team that went from winning two Badger South Conference matches to finishing 7-4 and taking third in conference this year. “ We h av e h a d v e r y strong leadership out of all of our seniors this year,” Heitz said. “They were able to hold the team and each other accountable.”

injury after a sliding tackle by an Elkhorn forward. Mitchell said he’s not sure yet whether McCombs and Moran will play in the state semifinal game. He said the team responded well after the injuries, however. “ ( E l k h o r n w a s ) ve r y physical, and we needed to make sure it didn’t take us off our game too much,” Mitchell said.

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After playing more than 100 minutes of soccer on Saturday, Oregon was tied 1-1 with Elkhorn in a Division 2 sectional final showdown. Oregon got goals in the shootout from senior Nick Borden and junior Collin Bjerke on the first two penalty kicks. Elkhorn’s Sean Ahler’s third attempt on a penalty kick bounced off the crossbar. The Panthers then got goals from senior Zach Bennett and senior midfielder Girish Russell. The shootout was tied 4 - 4 a f t e r t h e Pa n t h e r s missed their fifth penalty kick. Schultz scored the game-winning goal on the final penalty kick. “It was a high-intensity nerve-wracking game,” Mitchell said. “Always tough when it is determined by penalty kicks after 110 physical minutes of play.” The teams played to a scoreless tie through regulation, but senior Madison

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Oregon 2, MG 0 For the second time this season, Oregon knocked off Monona Grove. This time, the Panthers clipped the Silver Eagles 2-0 in a Division 2 sectional semifinal at Huntoon Field. After a scoreless first half, Bjerke struck first with a goal on an assist by Conduah at 54:40 to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Bennett then scored on Conduah’s second assist to seal the victory. The Panthers ousthot the Silver Eagles 6-1. Morgan had one save and helped the Panthers post their 15th shutout this season.

State There will be a new state champion crowned in the WIAA Division 2 state tournament this week. W h i t e f i s h B a y, t h e three-time defending state

champions, will not make a fourth straight trip to state. The Blue Dukes rolled to a 6-1 win over Oregon last year in the state championship game. C e d a r bu rg i s m a k i n g its 12th state tournament appearance but its first since 2015. The Bulldogs have won three Division 1 championships, in 1989, 1991 and 1996, and have six runner-up finishes. The Bulldogs advanced to state after a 4-3 shootout advantage following a 2-2 tie against Whitefish Bay in the sectional final. Cedarburg finished in a first-place tie with Nicolet in the North Shore Conference. Holmen is seeded third in the bracket as the Vikings make the program’s first appearance in the state tournament after blanking Green Bay Southwest 1-0 in the Tomah sectional final. The Vikings are the champions of the Mississippi Valley Conference. New Berlin Eisenhower, the fourth seed, will appear in its second state tournament and its first since 1997 when the Lions finished runner-up. The Lions reached state after a 2-1 overtime victory over Wauwatosa West in the sectional final. One of Oregon’s losses came to McFarland, a Division 3 state qualifier. The top-seeded Spartans only other state berth came in 2013, which resulted in a loss in the semifinals. McFarland qualified following a 3-1 victory over Madison Edgewood.

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Conduah scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Ahler had a goal at 97:07 to tie the game 1-1 in the overtime to force a shootout. Mitchell said the Panthers’ defense was solid and so was Elkhorn’s back line. The Elks outshot the Panthers 7-2 and had a big 9-0 edge on corner kicks. Senior goalkeeper Duncan Morgan had six saves. “They had more shots, but we had more possession,” Mitchell said. “The boys were very resilient in responding to key injuries and small, fast running, turf field.”

in which a surgeon cut the build-up around his fascia and calves to relieve the muscle pressure. Russell returned to the Oregon soccer team in mid-October last year, playing in two games and practicing for two weeks, but the pain returned. “At first, I felt really good coming back and playing with the team,” he said. “The first game, I felt some pain and kind of ignored it. I didn’t tell my parents about it because I didn’t want them to pull me from the game. After the game against Catholic Memorial, and a few more practices it

just got worse again.”, He eventually had a second fasciotomy. His rehab has involved keeping his legs elevated as much as possible, stretching, mobility exercises and deep tissue massages. “It affects me a little bit,” he said. “It’s not nearly as bad as it used to be. It hasn’t posed a problem.” Russell uses positive thinking as he stretches before every game. “I think I stretch my legs a little more than other people do,” Russell said. “If I don’t think about my leg it tends to leave me alone. I just want to keep the right head space before the game.”

Coach Chris Mitchell said Russell has been an inspiration for the team. “We always hope for the best for kids,” Mitchell said. “Girish is a great example of someone that didn’t let some adversity get in his way and has come back this year stronger than ever.” Russell has played in all 22 games this season and has five goals and four assists. And this time, Russell plans to be on the field and not just along for the ride. “It would mean a lot to me because I want to be out there with my friends,” Russell said.

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Freshman Claudia Schwartz tracked down the only medal for the Oregon/ Belleville girls swimming team Saturday at the Badger South Conference meet. Schwartz gained a few seconds but finished third in the 500 freestyle to earn the final conference medal in 5 minutes, 34.94 seconds. She added a fifth-place finish in the 200 free with a season-best 2:03.98. “I gained four seconds in the 500, but we had been working really hard the week leading up to conference,” Schwartz said. “It’s always cool to get a medal as a freshman to boost my confidence a little bit.” Madison Edgewood junior DeeDee Walker won the 500 free in 5:12.94 and also added the 200 free in 1:55.23. Walker was the state runner-up in the 200 free last year. One event after the 500, Schwartz was part of a sixthplace 200 medley relay team with sophomore Mattea Thomason, sophomore Zoe Rule and freshman Brooke White, which posted a time of 1:59.12. “ I t ’s r e a l l y t i r i n g ,” Schwartz said of swimming back-to-back events. Oregon/Belleville finished seventh out of the nine teams competing with 143 points. “Finishing seventh was great, for not having swimmers in every event,” coach Michael Keleny said. “Our tapered swimmers (Erin Newton and Remi Cooper) both dropped time and set personal bests. Both finished the season as best as they could.” McFarland, ranked second in Division 2, bested Madison Edgewood 478469 thanks to a late 1-2-3

Badger South champions Individual champions 200 medley relay – McFarland, 1:49.01 200 freestyle – DeeDee Walker, Edgewood, 1:55.23 200 IM – Danielle Cramer, Milton, 2:12.32 50 freestyle – Alex Moderski, McFarland, :23.6 100 butterfly – Kaitlyn Barth, Edgewood, :58.62 100 freestyle – Alex Moderski, McFarland, 51.67 500 freestyle – DeeDee Walker, Edgewood, 5:12.94 200 freestyle relay – Edgewood, 1:40.19 100 backstroke – Danielle Cramer, Milton, 57.62 100 breaststroke – Ella Weaver, McFarland, 1:09.45 400 freestyle relay – McFarland, 3:34.32 Team scores 1. McFarland 478 2. Edgewood 469 3. Monroe/ New Glarus 276 4. Stoughton 227 5. Milton 196 6. Monona Grove 186 7. Oregon/Belleville 143 8. Fort Atkinson 141 9. Watertown 51

finish by the Spartans in the 100 breaststroke. The Spartans and Crusaders combined to win nine of 11 events. Milton junior Danielle Cramer was the only non-McFarland or Edgewood swimming to win a conference title, claiming the 100 backstroke (57.62) and 200 IM (2:12.32). Oregon sophomores Halle Bush and Thomason and freshman White and Schwartz combined for an eighth-place finish on the 200 free relay (1:47.5). Thomason finished seventh in the 100 backstroke 1:15.28. Sophomore Victoria Helvig (2:30.02) finished eighth in the 200 IM and Rule was eighth in the 100

butterfly (1:04.64). The Panthers travel to the state’s fastest sectional 1 p.m. Saturday at Middleton High School. The host Cardinals have won the last two WIAA Division 1 state titles. They are ranked No. 1 in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association poll. The sectional also features fourth-ranked Sun Prairie, Verona Area/Mount Horeb, Madison West and Madison Memorial. “We would like to do as well as we did last year at sectionals,” Keleny said. “We are aiming to finish in the same place we did last year or better (10th) We are trying to qualify for state in a few events.”

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we can in the offseason,” Heitz said. “Our program needs to continue to grow and to get more consistent so that we are able to maintain playing at such a high level.”

State champions Two-time state champion Sun Prairie finished a distant second to Muskego 48-103. Madison West freshman Genevieve Nashold won the individual state title in 18:10. Neenah overtook defending state champion MiddlePhoto by David Kunstman ton to win the boys state title Lauren Beauchaine races toward the finish line Saturday at 122-131 behind individual the WIAA Division 1 girls state girls cross country race. She state champion Matthew finished 89th overall in 20:16.7. Meinke, who posted a time of 15:33.9.

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Claudia Schwartz swims to a fifth-place finish in the 200-yard freestyle Saturday at the Badger South Conference meet in Stoughton. Schwartz posted a time of 2 minutes, 3.98 seconds. She also medaled in the 500 free (5:34.94), taking third place. Oregon/Belleville finished seventh as a team with 143 points.

time that was more than 30 seconds slower than her personal-best 19:44.9. “I didn’t really know what to expect, so I was pretty happy with my time and place,” she said. The course had lots of different terrain, and some of the hills on the course were pretty muddy Beauchaine said. “We noticed throughout the day that the course was getting pretty beat up,” coach Doug Debroux said. “Lauren changed to the longer spikes and I think that helped.” Beauchaine said she was already back out running on Monday. “My winter training has already begun,” she said. “I just want to keep the momentum going into track season.”

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Ballot: Referendums seek funds for new school for district in city of Fitchburg, maintenance Continued from page 1 funding in 2011, that the district has gone to referendum, with a 2-1 “record” in that time. District superintendent Brian Busler told the Observer last month that’s “become the school district norm” recently, with less support from the state, and that was a key reason for the successful 2016 teacher compensation referendum. But it’s also reflective of a growing district that has several new developments planned over the next decade. “Because of the overcrowding that currently exists in our schools, by 2020, we will be overcrowded at all the elementary schools as well as Rome Corners,” Busler said. “They’re simply out of classroom space, and we need to do something to address that lack of classroom space for the kids.” The biggest growth area is near U.S. Hwy. 14, which was expanded in the past decade, and that’s created some questions for district officials about why the Oregon district needs to build in the City of Fitchburg. But a large portion of Fitchburg has been part of the district for decades. Busler said the goal of the referendum is to “maintain the quality of classes,” as some students would be shifted there from the existing elementaries to reduce class sizes. This year’s two-part referendum asks, as most school referendums do, for separate requests for construction and ongoing costs. The first question asks for $44.9 million for the K-6 school and all equipment, as well as land for that school and a future middle school. The second asks for $2.1 million in annual operating

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The referendums The two questions ask: • $44.9 million for a new K-6 school in Fitchburg to address overcrowding in those grades, and land for a middle school later (likely near the U.S. Hwy. 14/MM interchange); • $2.1 million in annual operating and maintenance expenses for the K-6 school. and maintenance expenses for the school, which would open for the 2020-21 school year. According to district releases, the maximum tax impact of the first part is around $112 per year for the owner of a $200,000 home and around $132 per year, starting in 2020, for the second. If the referendums were to fail, Busler said, schools would likely have to increase class sizes, use non-classroom spaces for teaching and renting mobile classrooms to deal with building crowded over capacity. But he said that’s a shortterm fix and that efforts would begin immediately on a new plan. He did not have a timeline for that. “We (would) eventually be back as a school district with a referendum, because we are simply out of space,” he said.

upgrades for athletic facilities, but it had a broader focus, with more modern learning spaces and additional classroom space to buy more time for growth. After the 2012 defeat, the district made a pointed effort to increase public outreach in future referendums, though Busler said he “thought we had really strong communication and public engagement in 2012.” From his experience in referendums in various school districts, Busler said he believes in a simple rule – when it’s the right solution, people get behind it. “We thought in 2012 was the right solution, but the only way to know was to have the community vote on it,” he said. “It wasn’t strong enough to pass at that point, (but) I believe the 2012 referendum that didn’t pass helped us pass the 2014 referendum.”

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‘Cautiously optimistic’

The district revised and repeated a building referendum in 2014, after voters rejected a $33 million referendum in 2012. The 2012 project would have upgraded Oregon High School and athletic fields south of the school, as well as Oregon Middle School. Two years later, voters approved a $54.6 million project that updated and expanded several schools. That project also included

As the decision day approaches, Busler has been through months of public planning, Q&A sessions and talking to people all around the district. Now a veteran of referendums, he remains “cautiously optimistic” this will pass, though he appreciates that it’s not an easy decision for everyone. “Educators tend to be optimistic people, and our community has been very supportive of our public schools, (but) I understand the financial challenges,” he said. “When we ask for a new school, we’re really asking for property taxes to increase, and that can be challenging.” Busler said he hopes the expected higher voter turnout for the gubernatorial election this fall will be a boost to the referendum. “It’s one of the reason the board has looked at major

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A successful Nov. 6 Oregon School District referendum would allow the district to borrow funds to buy land and build a new elementary school in Fitchburg.

Projected tax impact Referendum Cost Mill rate Question 1 (construction) $44,900,000 0.56 Question 2 (ongoing) $2,118,487 0.66 *average of owner of $200,000 home **beginning fall 2020 referendums like this at gubernatorial and presidential election, as it will result in the greatest number of votes, which is what we’re after,” he said. “I believe that people believe in our public schools … I hope that at the end of the day they come out and vote.”

Tax impact varies The tax impact of the referendums is complicated, in part because the district is attempting to structure the

payout based on the timing of other debt and projected growth in the district, with the idea to keep tax rates “constant over time,” by paying off other debt during that time, said Busler.. The main question – for $44.9 million – is on a 20-year repayment schedule. That tax cost estimate, provided by OSD financial adviser PMA Securities, is a first-year projection and is “never going to be higher,” he said, mainly because of

Avg. impact* $112 /year $132/year**

the expected growth. “It goes down over the next 20 years, but the degree to which it goes down is super-hard to identify,” Busler wrote in an email to the Observer. “It’s likely it will be lower than that, because as our tax base increases with more people, the share decreases.” Email Unified Newspaper Group reporter Scott De Laruelle at scott.delaruelle@wcinet.com.

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Prairie View Elementary (left) and Netherwood Knoll Elementary (right) are two of the district’s three elementary schools that will likely be over capacity by the 2020-21 school year if a new elementary school in Fitchburg is not built in time of the start of that school year, district officials say.

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*** EXHIBIT C NOTICE OF REFERENDUM OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT NOVEMBER 6, 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Oregon School District on November 6, 2018, the following proposed Initial Resolution and Resolution Authorizing School District Budget to Exceed Revenue Limit of the School Board will be submitted to a vote of the people: RESOLUTION NUMBER I INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,900,000 BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $44,900,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of construction, furnishing and equipping of a new elementary school; acquisition of sites for the new school

*** OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATION OF POLLING PLACES ELECTION - NOVEMBER 6, 2018 MUNICIPALITY, POLL HOURS BLOOMING GROVE, Clerk – Mike Wolf (608-223-1104), Blooming Grove Town Hall, 1880 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716, 7 AM – 8 PM TOWN OF BROOKLYN – GREEN COUNTY, Clerk – Jeannie Welsh (608-

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Notice to voters: If you are voting on Election Day, your ballot must be initialed by two election inspectors. If you are voting absentee, your ballot must be initialed by the municipal clerk or deputy clerk. Your ballot may not be counted without initials. (See end of ballot for initials.)

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er ballot in its place, but not more than three ballots shall be issued to any one elector. If the ballot has not been initialed by two inspectors or is defective in any other way, the elector shall return it to the election official, who shall issue a proper ballot in its place.4 The elector may spoil a touch screen ballot at the voting station before the ballot is cast. After an official paper ballot is marked, it shall be folded so the inside marks do not show, but so the printed endorsements and inspectors’ initials on the outside do show. The elector shall then deposit the ballot in the ballot box or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit, and shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official optical scan ballot is marked, it shall be inserted in the security sleeve so the marks do not show. The elector shall then insert the ballot in the voting device and discard the sleeve or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. If a central count system is used, the elector shall insert the ballot in the ballot box and discard the sleeve, or deliver the ballot to an inspector for deposit. The elector shall leave the polling place promptly. After an official touch screen ballot is marked, the elector shall leave the polling place promptly. An elector may select an individual to assist in casting his or her vote if the elector declares to the presiding official that he or she is unable to read, has difficulty reading, writing or understanding English or that due to disability is unable to cast his or her ballot. The selected individual rendering assistance may not be the elector’s employer or an agent of that employer or an officer or agent of a labor organization which represents the elector. The following is a sample of the official ballot: Persons with questions regarding the referendum election should contact Brian Busler, District Administrator. Done in the Oregon School District on November 1, 2018 Krista Flanagan District Clerk Published: November 1, 2018 WNAXLP ***

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Referendum (Cont.) School District QUESTION NUMBER I Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $44,900,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of construction, furnishing and equipping of a new elementary school; acquisition of sites for the new school and for future District facilities; and security improvements to District facilities?

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Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs? Yes No

Should the state legislature protect residential property taxpayers by preventing commercial and manufacturing property owners from using tax loopholes to shift the tax burden to homeowners? Yes No

Should marijuana be legalized, taxed and regulated in the same manner as alcohol for adults 21 years of age or older? Yes No

Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 7.51 and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.8189. INFORMATION TO ELECTORS2 Upon entering the polling place, an elector shall state his or her name and address, show an acceptable form of photo identification and sign the poll book before being permitted to vote. If an elector is not registered to vote, an elector may register to vote at the polling place serving his or her residence if the elector provides proof of residence in a form specified by law. Where ballots are distributed to electors, the initials of two inspectors must appear on the ballot.3 Upon being permitted to vote, the elector shall retire alone to a voting booth or machine and cast his or her ballot except that an elector who is a parent or guardian may be accompanied by the elector’s minor child or minor ward. An election official may inform the elector of the proper manner for casting a vote, but the official may not in any manner advise or indicate a particular voting choice. On referendum questions, where paper ballots are used, the elector shall make a mark (X) in the square next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall make a mark (X) in the square next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using a tactile ballot marking device (Vote-PAD) to mark a paper ballot, the elector shall obtain from the inspectors, the assistive device and any audio or dexterity aids if required. On referendum questions, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. On referendum questions, where optical scan voting systems are used, the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall fill in the oval or connect the arrow next to “no” if opposed to the question. When using an electronic ballot marking device (“Automark”) to mark an optical scan ballot, the elector shall touch the screen at “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen at “no” if opposed to the question. On referendum questions, where touch screen voting systems are used, the elector shall touch the screen next to “yes” if in favor of the question, or the elector shall touch the screen next to “no” if opposed to the question. The vote should not be cast in any other manner. Not more than five minutes time shall be allowed inside a voting booth. Sample ballots or other materials to assist the elector in casting his or her vote may be taken into the booth and copied. The sample ballot shall not be shown to anyone in a manner that would reveal how the ballot is marked. If the elector spoils a paper or optical scan ballot, he or she shall return it to an election official who shall issue anoth-

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tion, furnishing and equipping of a new elementary school; acquisition of sites for the new school and for future District facilities; and security improvements to District facilities. In the event a majority of the electors voting on Question Number I vote “yes”, the District will be authorized to undertake the school building and improvement program described in Question Number I and borrow not in excess of $44,900,000 therefor; if a majority vote “no” on Question Number I set forth above, the District will not be so authorized. A “yes” vote on Question Number II is a vote to authorize the Oregon School District budget to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs. A “no” vote on Question Number II is a vote to deny the Oregon School District the authority to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs. In the event a majority of the electors voting on Question Number II vote “yes”, the District will be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 20202021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs; if a majority vote “no” on the question set forth above, the District will not be so authorized. LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACES Information as to the location of the polling places is available in the District Office at 123 East Grove Street, Oregon, Wisconsin. ALL POLLING PLACES WILL BE OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk: SEE MUNICIPAL LIST ATTACHED All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters.1 Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the Municipal

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and for future District facilities; and security improvements to District facilities. RESOLUTION NUMBER II RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $2,118,487 FOR RECURRING PURPOSES BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin that the revenues included in the School District budget be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 20202021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs. The questions will appear on the ballot as follows: QUESTION NUMBER I “Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $44,900,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of construction, furnishing and equipping of a new elementary school; acquisition of sites for the new school and for future District facilities; and security improvements to District facilities?” QUESTION NUMBER II “Shall the Oregon School District, Dane, Rock and Green Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $2,118,487 per year starting in the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of paying operation and maintenance expenses of the District including capital maintenance projects at District facilities, the cost of operating a new elementary school and District staffing costs?” EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE The referendum election ballot will ask District electors to vote “yes” or “no” on the referendum election questions as set forth above. A “yes” vote on Question Number I is a vote to approve the borrowing of $44,900,000 by the Oregon School District through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of construction, furnishing and equipping of a new elementary school; acquisition of sites for the new school and for future District facilities; and security improvements to District facilities. A “no” vote on Question Number I is a vote to deny the Oregon School District the authority to borrow $44,900,000 through the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of construc-

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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION LOCATION AND HOURS OF POLLING PLACE At the General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, in the Village of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Rutland and Town of Oregon of Dane County, Wisconsin, the following polling place locations will be used for the wards indicated: Location, Wards Village of Oregon, Oregon Village Hall, 117 Spring St., Oregon, WI 53575, 1-6 & 11-13 AND People’s United Methodist Church, 103 Alpine Parkway, Oregon, WI 53575, 7-10 Village of Brooklyn, Brooklyn Community Building, 102 North Rutland Ave., Brooklyn, WI 53521, 1-3 Town of Rutland, Rutland Town Hall, 785 Center Road, Stoughton, WI 53589, 1&2 Town of Oregon Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575, 1-4 ALL POLLING PLACES WILL OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 8:00 P.M. If you have any questions concerning your polling place, contact the municipal clerk. Village of Oregon: Peggy Haag, 117 Spring Street, Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-3118, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri.) Village of Brooklyn: Linda Kuhlman, 210 Commercial St., Brooklyn, WI 53521 (608) 455-4201, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri.) Town of Rutland: Dawn George, 4177 Old Stage Road, Brooklyn, WI, 53521 (608) 455-3925, Call Number for Hours Town of Oregon: Denise Arnold, 1138 Union Road, Oregon, WI 53575 (608) 835-3200, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mon-Thurs.) All polling places are accessible to elderly and disabled voters. ____________________________ Notice of Meeting of the Local and Municipal Board of Canvassers At the close of voting on Election Day, pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stat. § 19.84, the Election Inspectors will convene as a joint meeting of the Local Board of Canvassers and the Municipal Board of Canvassers for the purpose of conducting the local and municipal canvasses pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§7.51 and 7.53(1). This meeting will be open to the public pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 19.81-89. Posted: September 12, 2018 Published: November 1, 2018 WNAXLP

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Obituary Lawrence E. Schnabel

Lawrence E. Schnabel

‘Apple Crunch’ at Netherwood Knoll

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Last month, Netherwood Knoll third-graders in Emily Anderson’s class crunched into locally grown apples to celebrate National Farm to School Month. This year, the district purchased 1,500 apples for students to celebrate the day with the “Apple Crunch.”

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Lawrence E. Schnabel, age 90, of Oregon, passed away o n F r i d a y, Oct. 26, 2018. He was born on Sept. 12, 1928, in Unity, the son of Gotthilf and Magdalena (Alexander) Schnabel. Lawrence attended Unity public schools until 1945 when he moved to Madison.

He graduated from Wisconsin High School in 1946 and served in the U.S. Army from November of 1954 to November of 1956. Lawrence moved to Oregon in 1948 where he farmed until 1965. He married Doris Powers on Nov. 1, 1958. Lawrence worked for Oregon Feed and Supply from 1965-1981 and became co-owner of Oregon Farm Center in 1981, retiring in 1999. Lawrence is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Doris; daughters, Bonnie (Russ Reible) Kuska and Cheryl Schnabel; two sons, Craig (Janelle Tarkenton) Schnabel and Brian Schnabel; four grandchildren, Michelle (Todd) Thompson, Brian (Vahna) Kuska, Brandon (Tannis) Schnabel, and Michael (Sessily) Simmons; 11 great-grandchildren, Nick, Noah, Natalie, Rachael, R.J., Dylan, Lillith, Nayelli, Isaiah,

Laveah, and Kenji; and many nieces, nephews, other cousins, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Floyd. A Celebration of Life will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care, 1150 Park St., at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6. Burial will be held at Storytown Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the funeral home. Visitation will be held at Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, and at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street 835-3515

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Legals TOWN OF RUTLAND BUDGET HEARING & TOWN MEETING & BOARD MEETING NOTICE Thursday, November 15, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rutland Town Hall, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to review the proposed 2019 budget. The detailed proposed budget is available for inspection by contacting the Clerk at 455-3925. A Special Town Meeting will be held immediately following the public hearing for the purpose of adopting the 2018 levy, and authorizing highway expenditures in excess of $10,000 pursuant to 80.01(3), Wis. Stats. The Town Board will meet immediately following the Budget Hearing and Special Town Meeting to adopt the budget. 2018-2019 BUDGET SUMMARY 2018

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

$721,456.00 $276.00 $163,878.00 $36,200.00 $24,100.00 $33,683.00 $979,593.00

$732,312.00 $4,225.00 $165,437.00 $35,500.00 $23,050.00 $180,505.00 $1,141,029.00

$10,856.00 $3,949.00 $1,559.00 -$700.00 -$1,050.00 $146,822.00 $161,436.00

1.50% 1430.80% 0.95% -1.93% -4.36% 435.89% 16.48%

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

$9,000.00 $159,789.00 $197,496.00 $472,253.00 $48,238.00 $92,817.00 $979,593.00

$41,500.00 $163,288.00 $202,682.00 $566,275.00 $65,098.00 $102,186.00 $1,141,029.00

$32,500.00 $3,499.00 $5,186.00 $94,022.00 $16,860.00 $9,369.00 $161,436.00

361.11% 2.19% 2.63% 19.91% 34.95% 10.09% 16.48%

Reserve Accounts Undesignated Accounts Total Cash Balance January 1

$252,422.30 $234,903.93 $487,326.23

$309,366.13 $172,399.97 $481,766.10

$56,943.83 -$62,503.96 -$5,560.13

22.56% -26.61% -1.14%

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$721,456.00

$732,312.00

$10,856.00

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$1,009,593.00 $288,137.00 $721,456.00

$1,141,029.00 $408,717.00 $732,312.00

$131,436.00 $120,580.00 $10,856.00

13.02% 41.85% 1.50%

$2.96

$2.97

$0.01

0.34%

Cash Balance January 1 (Excluding Advance Tax Roll Collections)

Total Anticipated Expenditures Less Total Anticipated Revenues Amount Required for Levy Town Mill Rate

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SKI SHOP SALES & SERVICE We are now accepting applications for part time and full-time sales positions in our ski department during the winter and outdoor furniture during the summer. If you have some downhill skiing experience, enjoy winter sports and like working with people this might be the opportunity youve been looking for. Chalet is a fun and friendly place to work with local owners who have great appreciation for employees and customers. All positions can be year-round or seasonal depending on the person, with flexible shifts ranging from 15-40 hours per week. Chalet has been serving Madison skiers for the past 35 years. We offer a generous base salary with commissions, bonuses, employee discounts and free skiing at local hills. To join our team please stop by our newly remodeled store and apply in person. Pay range: $12-$16 per hour. Chalet Ski & Patio 5252 Verona Road Madison, WI 53711 608-273-8263 info@chaletski.com

0548 Services A&B ENTERPRISES Light Construction Remodeling No job too small 608-835-7791. ALL ADS SUBMITTED SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY PUBLISHER OF THIS PAPER.

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Recover Painting offers carpentry, drywall, deck restoration and all forms of painting. Recover also urges you to join in the fight against cancer, as a portion of every job is donated to cancer research. free estimates, fully insured, 20 yrs experience 608-2700440. art’s lawncare: Mowing, trimming. Weed Control. Rough mowing available. 608-235-4389. snow plowing Residential & Commercial Fully Insured. 608-8737038 or 608-669-0025. Baker for hire: For any occasion. Will deliver. Joy 608-712-6286.

0601 Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS Noon Friday for The Great Dane and Noon Monday for the Courier Hub, Verona Press and Oregon Observer unless changed because of holiday work schedules. Call now to place your ad, 845-9559. SAVAGE MODEL 16, 270 Win. Short Mag. with Vortex 4-12 variable scope. Asking $550. 608-437-8957 . DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223. SEASONED SPLIT OAK, Hardwood. Volume discount. Will deliver. 608609-1181 CLASSIFIEDS, 873-6671 or 835-6677. It pays to read the fine print.

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Community news communityreporter@ wcinet.com Upcoming events ungcalendar@wcinet. com Any other news tips ungeditor@wcinet.com 0672 Pets FOR SALE: Beagle puppies, AKC registered, tri-colors and lemon and white, sire and dam, outstanding hunters/companions, trial champions in the pedigree, vet checked, $400$450 each. Also two very good 5 year old male Beagles. $700 each. 608437-8957. FOR SALE: Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies, shots and wormed. $375. David Fisher, 9316 Kussmaul Rd, Mt Hope, WI 53816. LABRADOODLE OR Goldendoodle? WHY? When you CAN have a 100% non-shed, smart, beautiful, sweet, lovable Whoodle or Moyen Poodle. 2 Minis left! The best dog you will ever own! Rust, Brown & Creme colors. Come check us out! LOTS of Free training tips! www.SpringGreenPups. com Lic#469088 Dusty 920-2107441. TEDDY BEARS, 2-Maltipoos, Cavapoos, 2-Cavachons, 1-Morkie $695-$995 Lic# 469088, LOTS of Free training tips! www.SpringGreenPups. com, Brenda 608-574-7931. BLACK AND tan German Shepherd puppies, nice markings, great pets, shots and dewormed, ready by November 14. Reserve yours now! $350 each. Henry Fisher, 12236 Parkview Rd, Lancaster, WI. 53813. DANE COUNTY’S MARKETPLACE. The Oregon Observer Classifieds. Call 8736671 or 835-6677.

FARM RAISED, 4 month old purebred Golden Retriever puppies,very playful, great with kids, wormed and booster shots up to date, top notch, ready to go, no papers, $700 each. 30280 Mitchell Hollow Rd. Platteville. GOLDEN RETRIEVER and Black Lab puppies, AKC, shots, dewormed, dew claws removed, microchipped and vet checked. 608-574-6204. TEDDY BEARS, 2-Maltipoos, Cavapoos, 2-Cavachons,1-Morkie $695-$995 Lic# 469088, LOTS of Free training tips! www.SpringGreenPups. com, Brenda 608-574-7931.

0690 Wanted WANTED OFF-STREET parking for 85' long semi. Plug-in would be a plus. Looking for parking in Verona, Mt. Horeb or Barneveld areas. Contact Scooter at 512-900-0725. WE BUY Junk Cars and Trucks.We sell used parts. Monday thru Friday 8am-5:30pm. Newville Auto Salvage, 279 Hwy 59 Edgerton, 608-884-3114

0705 Rentals BROOKLYN-OREGON. 3-bedroom ranch, one bath, two-car garage, AC, $1,100 plus utilities, security deposit $1,200, credit check, references. No smoking. Small cat or dog under 25 lbs., $25 per month. Available Dec. 1st. Call for more information 608835-7428. FOR RENT. 3 bedroom house in rural BrooklynEvansville. Recently remodeled kitchen. $1,050month +security deposit. Available soon. 608-4456745 or 608-825-1981. GREENWOOD APARTMENTS. Apartments for Seniors 55+, currently has 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month, includes heat, water, and sewer. 608-835-6717 Located at: 139 Wolf St., Oregon, WI 53575 CLASSIFIED AD DEADLINE IS NOON Monday FOR THE Oregon Observer

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OREGON: UPDATED 2-BR upper flat, appliances, washerdryer, garage. No smoking, No pets. $825mo. 608845-7309 VERONA 2 Bedroom Apartment $855. Available Now and Nov 1 Small 24 unit building. Includes heat, hot water, water & sewer, off-street parking, fully carpeted, dishwasher and coin operated laundry and storage in basement. Convenient to Madison’s west side. Call KC at 608-575-4344 to view your new home. ROSEWOOD APARTMENTS for Seniors 55+. 1 & 2 bedroom units available starting at $795 per month. Includes heat, water and sewer. Professionally managed. Located at300 Silverado Drive, Stoughton, WI 53589 608-877-9388

0750 Storage Space For Rent ALL SEASONS SELF STORAGE 10X10 10X15 10X20 10X25 10X30 Security Lights24/7 access OREGONBROOKLYN CALL 608-444-2900 C.N.R. STORAGE Located behind Stoughton Garden Center Convenient Dry Secure Lighted with access 24/7 Bank Cards Accepted Off North Hwy 51 on Oak Opening Dr. behind Stoughton Garden Center Call: 608-509-8904

NORTH PARK STORAGE 10x10 through 10x40, plus 14x40 with 14' door for RV & Boats. Come & go as you please. 608-873-5088

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OREGON SELF-STORAGE 10x10 through 10x25 month to month lease Call Karen Everson at 608-835-7031 or Veronica Matt at 608-291-0316 RASCHEIN PROPERTY STORAGE 6x10 thru 10x25 Market Street/Burr Oak Street in Oregon Call 608-520-0240 UNION ROAD STORAGE 10x10 - 10x15 10x20 - 12x30 24/7 Access Security Lights & Cameras Credit Cards Accepted 608-835-0082 1128 Union Road Oregon, WI Located on the corner of Union Road & Lincoln Road

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DAIRY CATTLE AUCTION TAH LIVESTOCK WINSLOW, IL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 1:00 PM EARLY CONSIGNMENTS SO FAR: CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW. TAHLIVESTOCK.COM FOR MORE UPDATES CLOSER TO SALE DAY. A NICE RUN OF QUALITY FRESH 2 YR. OLDS. ALSO 17 MILKING COWS FROM ONE CONSIGNMENT. STANCHION AND PARLOR MILKED. 10 ARE FRESH 2-6 WEEKS. 5 FRESH 8-12 WEEKS. 2 ARE MILKING AND CONFIRMED BRED BACK. 1 SWISS X, 1 JERSEY X. BALANCE HOLSTEINS. LAST REPORT 4.0 F, 3.2 P, 180 SCC. TOP QUALITY YOUNG COWS, MILKING GOOD. ALSO 41 OPEN HEIFERS INCLUDING 20 READY TO BREED. 11-650-700#. 10- 400-600#. ALL HOLSTEINS , 10 ARE RED AND WHITE. TOP QUALITY, LEGGY GREEN HEIFERS. NOTE: LOOKS LIKE THE TIME TO BUY. PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE. THANKS FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR 29 YEARS IN BUSINESS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO BEING YOUR LIVESTOCK AUCTION SERVICE IN 2019!!! HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SALE DAY!! ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING OUR SALES PLEASE CALL TERRY AT 815-291-5604 CELL OR 815-3675581 BARN AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. AUCTIONEER: HANK HOLM IL LICENSE #441.002367

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WANTED: BLACK Hided feeder calves and yearlings for the PAPA Alliance Annual Sales to be held at the Bloomington Livestock Exchange in Bloomington, WI on November 2, December 7 and January 4. Red Angus are also welcome. For info call Greg May at 608-574-0719 or BLE 608-994-2020.

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BANK OR COURT ORDERED SEIZED PROPERTY JC PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC 4775 COUNTY ROAD B FITCHBURG, WI 53575 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3RD 11:00 AM DIRECTIONS: North of Oregon 2½ miles on County Hwy MM to County Road B, East ¼ mile. Watch for George Auction Service signs. NOTE: Auction of Bank or Court Ordered Seized property from a Business or Private Party. Some sales will be sold in a lot or the unopened mystery contents on a pallet (pallets not included). LUNCH: On Grounds. 40 TO 50 PALLETS OF BOXES: Note: Sold by the entire contents on each pallet. Pallets of Unopened Boxes Stacked With Unknown Contents. REG. WI AUCTIONEERS: Dean George #486 (cell 608-7515703), Kale George #2811 (office 608-882-6123), 11211 N. Union Road, Evansville, WI 53536. TERMS: 5% Buyers Fee. 5.5% Sales Tax collected. Check or Cash. 4% courtesy charge for purchases using credit card. All sales final. All announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. Not responsible for accidents or losses. No warranties, guarantees or representation of JC Property Management or George Auction Service. For complete listing and photos log onto www.georgeauction.com adno=35939 adno=36032

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