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Spectators gathered around the World War I Memorial More photos from Veterans Day for a Veterans Day ceremony to commemorate the American Legion Post 160 member’s who served and lost their Page 12 lives during the war Nov. 11. Following the remembrance, guests gathered at the vilBoudreau, a former marine security guard and veterlage Senior Center for lunch and a presentation by Vilan, spoke about his military background and how it was lage of Oregon Trustee, Jeff Boudreau. “physically and psychologically demanding.”
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Board adopts 2019 budget Average home will see $88 tax increase ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
The Oregon Village Board unanimously adopted the 2019 budget at Monday’s meeting, which provides for an $87.91 increase in taxes on an average home, revised down from a preliminary budget that included an increase in taxes of nearly $111. The budget will pay for staffing additions, road projects and paying down village debt. The $23 drop in that amount is due to work from village administrator Mike Gracz and finance director Lisa Novinska, who went “line by line” through the budget multiple times to find places to cut or unexpected revenues. This includes small things like $52 less for the assessor and $100 in savings in animal control costs, but also large items like changing the schedule of when certain impact fees are spent that freed up $20,000 in taxes that was going to be spent on
2019 Road improvement projects $49,000 North Perry Parkway: Nygaard Street to wastewater treatment plant $52,000 Kennedy Drive: Nygaard Street to North Perry Parkway $60,000 Nygaard Street: North Oak Street to North Perry Parkway $44,000 East Richards Road: Merri Hill Drive to North Main Street $80,000 Robinson Road: South Perry Parkway to Thomson Lane $15,000 Clover Lane: Cledell Street to Robinson Road debt. Trustee Jerry Bollig thanked village staff for their work, saying he was “proud to support this budget” and that it would accomplish a “lot of good projects. “This would be an example of how hard the staff works at this. Because they keep going back and updating the numbers with more accurate numbers – it drops and drops and drops,” Bollig said. “It’s going to do a lot of good things in the village.” T h e bu d g e t a c c o u n t s f o r a n increase in taxes only on the village portion of tax bills, which will be mailed in mid-December. The
adopted budget includes a mill-rate of $5.39, meaning an average home that was valued at $275,000 in 2018 and jumped to $289,000 in 2019 would see an increase in tax from $1,472 to $1,560. The 2019 budget adds a new fulltime village planner position, funds the full-time police officer position for the entire year going forward and adds a 2.5 percent cost-of-living-adjustment to village staff wages. Bollig spoke to the importance of the wage increase at the meeting, reflecting on past years when the
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After voters overwhelmingly supported $46 million in Oregon School District referendums last Tuesday, district officials are looking to finalize two land deals later this month. The construction referendum to purchase land and build a new elementary school, was brought to voters to prevent impending overcrowding at the elementary and intermediate levels, and it passed 7,675 to 4,208. A second question, to exceed revenue caps to operate the school, passed by a slightly slimmer margin, 7,416 to 4,456. In it, the district identified fast-growing Fitchburg in the northern part of the district as a prime location for a new elementary school to handle part of an expected increase of at least 2,000 more students by 2030.
A middle school, which would be brought to voters in a second referendum in a few years, is the other part. The district has been in negotiations in recent months to purchase land for the Fitchburg K-6 school around the U.S. Hwy. 14 Lacy Road interchange, district superintendent Brian Busler told the Observe r, a s w e l l as land for a Busler new middle school around the Hwy. 14/ County Hwy. MM interchange. He said the goal is to have both land purchases finalized by the end of November or early December for a public special electors meeting next month in which residents can vote to approve or deny the purchase. He said if the majority of those present vote against the land sale, the district would have to come up with another property to try to
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Well would serve west side development KEVIN MURPHY Observer Correspondent
The Village of Oregon is seeking state approval for a $1.5 million well project that would serve new development on the west side. The well would be drilled northwest of the intersection of West Netherwood Road and Alpine Parkway to initially serve the Highlands of Netherwood subdivision. The 76-acre, approximately 126-lot residential subdivision was annexed in to the village earlier this year. T h e s u b d iv i s i o n ’s
developer, Forward Development Group, is dedicating land within the subdivision for the well and pumping station, according to an application filed Friday with the Public Service Commission. Phase 1 of the Highlands, now in site preparation, will be served by the village’s water system, said Public Works director Jeff Rau, but more system capacity will be needed as more lots are sold and developed. “ T h i s ( We l l N o . 6 ) project keeps us up with growth…and will be tied
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From left, Toto (Maya Ducett) and Dorothy (Elyse Harvancik) marvel at Oz and Munchkinland.
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OHS presents ‘Wizard of Oz’ The mayor of Munchkinland, Phoebe Yancey, sings to welcome Dorothy.
More than 100 Oregon School District students helped audiences travel to the Land of Oz last weekend. “The Wizard of Oz” was featured at the high school for the first time since 2005. Students and staff began working on the production in June. It featured Netherwood Knoll Elementary School students as Munchkins and director Michael Ducett’s daughter, Maya, as Toto. Contact Amber Levenhagen at amber.levenhagen@wcinet.com.
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Board bans brush, yard waste burning Village approves new burning ordinance ALEXANDER CRAMER Unified Newspaper Group
Residents of the Village of Oregon are now prohibited from burning their brush and yard waste after the Village Board adopted a new burning ordinance at Monday’s meeting.
P r ev i o u s l y, r e s i d e n t s could apply for a burning permit from the fire department for brush or field fires, but chief Glenn Linzmeier said he’d be notifying anybody who asked for one that the policy had changed and those permits would no longer be given out. “This is the best thing the we can possibly do for the Village of Oregon with the residents and the buildout that we currently have,” the chief said. “With the
Village in brief OAYC moves into temporary home As of Monday, Nov. 12, the Oregon Area Youth Center has set up shop in Hillcrest Bible Church, 752 E. Netherwood St., vacating its building on North Oak Street as construction ramps up on the center’s future home. At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Village Board officially cleared the way for the building to be sold, declaring it surplus and directing the Public Works Department to facilitate its auction. The village generally nets a few thousand dollars from these transactions, village administrator Mike Gracz said. Public works director Jeff Rau said the building can pretty much be unbolted and reassembled at another site after it has been purchased. The purchaser is responsible for removing the entire building and its contents from the current location. Oregon Community Resource Network chair and trustee Randy Glysch told the board the hope is that the youth center’s new building will be ready in February.
Rotary trail flooding update The board unanimously accepted Rau’s recommendation that it close the Rotary Bike Trail and
curbside pickup and things you’ve done with public works, I think this is the best direction for us to go.” The ordinance allows an exception for “professionally trained individuals to conduct prairie restoration fires when site-specific conditions permit a safe and controlled burn,” but other than that, fires on property within the limits of the Village of Oregon must be limited to fire pits or fireplaces. The public works
destroy a portion of it to alleviate flooding issues. Rau’s recommendation was made to avoid potential liability about the trail acting to retain stormwater runoff that might increase the flooding of a resident’s home. The 3.1-mile trail took five years to plan and build, and cost $889,000 to extend from Alpine Business Park to Fish Hatchery Road. Portions of the trail have been underwater for more than a year, and the village has included money in its budget to address the issue in 2019. The historic level of flooding has created a new lake just north of the trail, filling a kettle with more water than has been seen “in anyone’s memory,” Rau said. That water is now flowing over the trail, but a local resident whose land is surrounded by water is concerned a segment of the trail is preventing more water from escaping. The plan is to cut a segment of the trail and then lower it about six inches, creating a ditch in the middle to allow the water to flow. “I’ve stopped calling 100-year events 100-year events because people don’t believe me,” Rau said. “We’re at 18 inches above average right now. “Normally (we’re at) 31, now we’re at 48.”
department has brush and leaf pickup services, and a new-drop off site for yard waste. Those fires may not take place within 15 feet of a building, structure, lot line or combustible material, and the flames can’t be higher than three feet. The department has the right to extinguish any fire that has flames visible from beyond property lines and can enforce the ordinance with fines. That 15-foot buffer zone
drops to 10 feet for those using “Underwriters’ Laboratory-approved devices with a fireproof base, a cage for containing embers and sparks and a cover for containing the flames.” The purpose of the ordinance is to “safeguard life and property from the hazards of fire,” according to the document. Electric grills are exempt from the restriction, but grills with open flames, including gas and charcoal
friends,” Staton said. Livick thanked the board for the The Village Board honored retir- kind gesture and said he’ll miss the ing Observer reporter Bill Livick Oregon community. with a proclamation at Monday’s meeting, recognizing him “for his First Pres accepts debt commitment to responsible and fair agreement journalism, which are both essenFirst Presbyterian Church has tial to a well-informed public and told the village it will accept the an effective democracy.” terms of a debt agreement present“The Observer is the newspaper ed at an October Village Board of record for the Village of Oremeeting, and the village has directgon,” the proclamation read in part, “Bill always performed his duties ed attorney Matt Dregne to draft the for the Oregon Observer for many document. First Pres has an outstanding debt years as a true professional and of around $150,000 with the village objective reporter; and … Bill will be missed by Village Board mem- dating back to its 2010 annexation bers, Village Staff and the entire agreement. The money is to cover its share of road and bike trail Oregon community.” Livick retired Nov. 5 after 18 improvements from when it moved years covering the community and into its present location at 408 N. said he’s done yoga and mountain Bergamont Blvd. While the board didn’t waive the biked every day since he stopped working. He’s looking forward to fee entirely, it offered the church a spending time at a cabin he recent- 30-year extension with no interest, ly purchased near the shore of Lake which would work out to payments Superior and will be missed by of just under $5,000 a year. everyone at the Observer. TDS pedestal complaints Board president Steve Staton said Rau said he had been receiving he knows Livick to be a “very diligent and hardworking” journalist complaints about TDS placing “utilwho earned his trust after years of ity pedestals” in the terrace area keeping off-the-record material tru- between the sidewalk and curb on residents’ property. ly off the record. The small silos – some rectan“And in the process of those gular, some cylindrical – contain communications, we became good equipment for fiber optic service
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Thankful for Wisconsin’s bounty As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I look forward to spending time with my family, visiting my brother-in-law’s hunting shack and celebrating my wedding anniversary. This year, my wife Beth and I will be married 40 years. It was not a popular decision with my family to marry during deer-hunting season, but it worked out well for me and Beth. At Thanksgiving time, images of abundance surround us. The holiday conjures up Norman Rockwell’s 1942 painting, “Freedom from Want,” which shows a grandmother placing a roasted turkey on the dinner table with her family gathered around. The painting was one in a series depicting the four freedoms that President Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke of in his 1941 State of the Union speech. Thanksgiving is a good time to think about the bounty of Wisconsin. As a member of the Assembly Agriculture Committee, I visited many small-scale farming operations which show the tremendous diversity of our agriculture economy. I am impressed by the owners who work so hard and truly cherish being able to produce food off of our land and water. In the upcoming legislative session, I plan to bring my legislative colleagues to more farms in my district, including one that makes soap from goat milk, a buffalo farm and cold-weather grape growers. I think we could make a pretty good Thanksgiving dinner from
Wisconsin agricultural products. Our top 10 products are dairy products, cattle and calves, corn for silage, soybeans, potatoes, cranberries, chicken, hogs, hay and chicken eggs. We are number one nationwide in cranberries, ginseng, snap beans, cheese and milk goats. We are also one of the top states for carrots, cucumbers and green peas. We rank 10th nationwide for turkey production. We are also known for our apples and tart cherries. When the Saturday Evening Post published the painting, “Freedom from Want,” the magazine also published a corresponding essay by Carlos Bulosan, a migrant laborer from the Philippines. He wrote about the life of many Americans whose daily experience was far from the bountiful scene in the painting. And so, it is important on Thanksgiving, as always, to remember the people who do not have enough food or clean water or decent housing. We should do what we can to help out those in need. We should also remember that we have to be ever vigilant to strive to achieve and protect the four freedoms President Roosevelt talked about: Freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom from fear, and freedom from want. State Representative Don Vruwink represents parts of Rock, Walworth, Jefferson and Dane counties. These include part of the Village of Oregon.
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A changing landscape can bring new opportunities T he three ash trees were dying. One was so large it stretched across the driveway and half of the side yard. Once a mainstay of the yard, hosting many to sit on the swing that once was there allowing children and adults alike to pretend to fly. It had been beautiful, but not now. It had few leaves and its skeleton was visible during the summer when it should have been full. Its smaller neighbor was suffering the same fate, as was the other Maitzen larger ash, with branches hanging down from former wind storms. All three were suffering from the infestation of emerald bore beetles. As of May, these tenacious beetles have been found in 33 states, including 48 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, leaving the entire state under quarantine for this insect. The concern for the survival of this tree is not only for its beauty but its impact on the urban forests, as ash make up 20 percent of trees in cities and 7 percent of the Wisconsin forest. I have looked around and seen so many trees in our town of Oregon being eaten by this uninvited guest. And now, my ash trees were becoming a part of the greater statistics of the voracious appetite of the emerald ash borer larvae. But out of the sadness I felt in losing these three beautiful trees, I was surprised to discover a hidden beauty in my landscape. It reminded me that despite the loss, there would be opportunity in this change. For years, I had thought that because there was a circle of guardian pines in my yard, my
three ash trees would be spared. An arborist told me that the beetle did not like pine. But it became clear by the middle of 2017, removing the trees would be an unfortunate necessity. On an early Wednesday morning in July 2018, the crew arrived and set up with their newer, efficient equipment. They took the crowns of the trees down and shredded them into mulch. All day long, the sound of saws and shredder resounded on and on and on. At the end of the afternoon, it was quiet and the ash were gone and reduced to a large pile of wood chips. It was all except for the main thick trunks that were going to be milled into planks. The noise of the machines had been unnerving and the silence welcomed. But now the space in the yard was empty and exposed. Wandering out to the porch to examine the new landscape, I noticed the giant catalpa tree was now my focus. I had always admired her grand beauty, but the ash had hidden her away from view. Now she was front and center. Her large heart-shaped leaves and full dress could now be seen from my kitchen window. Her great trunk, which spiraled upward in a great thickness, was there for all to see. I smiled. It would be a joy to watch her throughout the seasons. I’d see the spring leaves and flowers that heralded the coming of green and warmth, the summer shade that was always 10 degrees cooler under her massive canopy; the falling of her leaves that the lawnmower ground up and the winter revelation of the great structure that is her being. Now I could watch her every day from my house. It took the sting away from losing the three ash trees. I remain saddened by the dying
off of the ash, but I am heartened by a quick change of perspective my great catalpa tree gives to me. The tree, whom I have named the Queen of the Yard, is a native to the eastern United States but now is naturalized throughout North America. This tree is a somewhat underrated hardwood, resistant to decay, with a long history of supplying fence posts, interior trim, furniture and burnable renewable energy to railroad companies back in the day. Internet research tells me that Native Americans and pioneer doctors even used a wide variety of catalpa produce to help treat common ailments. My beautiful catalpa tree has about 10 offspring growing throughout my yard, all volunteers and welcome additions. They will provide more shade in the heat, visual beauty and habitat for the wide variety of birds and animals that live around in this small landscape of mine. That day when the arborist came and took down the three ash trees was very difficult. But because I do understand that the landscape always changes, I was able to shift my sadness to an understanding that their removal will ultimately be beneficial. The beetles and their nasty larvae were ground to little bits. The ash mulch will decompose in my gardens after it stops the weeds from spreading. The open space now allows more sunlight on the other plants in the area, and that beautiful, huge, ancient catalpa tree can be seen by all that visit my yard. The Queen Catalpa is truly in the forefront, giving the yard a new beautiful perspective replacing loss. Gwen Maitzen is a Town of Oregon resident.
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Academy of Sound could operate within the First Presbyterian Church under a permit that will go to a public hearing Thursday. The Village of Oregon Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit Thursday that would allow the nonprofit music school to operate at 408 N. Bergamont Blvd. The commission will make a recommendation to the Village Board, which will have the final say. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 117 Spring St. If the permit is approved, the school would be allowed to use the activity rooms, narthex and worship space between 4 and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Academy of Sound moved out of its downtown Oregon location in January 2016 and has moved around to various locations since.
If You Go What: Public hearing on Academy of Sound moving to First Presbyterian Church When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 Where: Village Hall, 117 Spring St. Info: vil.oregon.wi.us
The spirit of giving FOSD, businesses team up for ‘FriendsGiving’ fundraiser SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
Carrie Erb knows what it’s like to sit quietly in the school cafeteria, watching your friends eat their lunches, waiting to see who doesn’t finish theirs. Then she’d have something to eat herself. She never wants another boy or girl to go through that, or to feel embarrassed by growing up with less than their classmates. That’s why Erb, the owner of Promodern Salon, and several other Oregon business owners have teamed up with the Friends of the Oregon School District (FOSD) for a new program to help kids in need over the holidays. “FriendsGiving” runs through Saturday, Nov. 24, to raise funds for food packs so Oregon School District kids in need don’t go hungry over school breaks. During the promotion, Promodern Salon, The Chocolate Caper, Bergey Jewelry and Peaceful Heart are joining together to raise funds from promotions and customer donations for the FOSD food pack program to provide kids in need with nutritious food during holiday breaks from school. And while “FriendsGiving” may not be an official holiday yet, FOSD president Christine Erickson said the group hopes it becomes another permanent part of the season. “It is important for us to help create awareness that some families in our district are struggling and that there is a way to help wrap our arms these children to ensure they are able to focus and thrive in school,” she told the
Observer. Oregon High School principal Jim Pliner said some families have struggled to keep pace with the costs of school-related activities and some “rite of passage” type of experiences that open doors to teens and young adults. He credited the FOSD for partnering with the district to help meet those needs. “They have expanded their mission and this has made a strong impact on many of our students across the district” he wrote in an email to the Observer. “Supporting the Friends of the Oregon School District helps support local students and their families. This makes our community stronger.”
Numbers on the rise There is a growing number of children in the district who are dealing with food insecurity. While there are around 50 more students in the district than last year, there are nearly 100 more who qualify for free or reduced lunch, continuing a trend over the past several years. But those numbers, Erickson pointed out, only indicate families that qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program, not those who are “going through a rough patch or exceed federal poverty
What is FriendsGiving? “FriendsGiving” runs through Saturday, Nov. 24 (Small Business Saturday), with Promodern Salon, The Chocolate Caper, Bergey Jewelry and Peaceful Heart raising funds for the Friends of Oregon School District food pack program through special promotions and donations from customers and clients. guidelines but are just not able to make ends meet.” To help fill that void, FOSD has programs to pay off students’ lunch balances, provide snacks for schools and the holiday food packs. “The kids that are normally getting free or reduced breakfast and lunch, when there is no school they’re going home and a lot of times there is not a breakfast or lunch or sometimes a dinner that day,” she said. “We provide as nutrient-rich and as much food as we can into these food break bags for the kids and each child will receive a bag with breakfast, lunch, snack and other items for each day that they’re off.” Erb said while there are “100 reasons” why parents may not fill out paperwork to receive free or reduced lunch, the important thing is for people in the community to help those in need.
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Emilie Heidemann has joined the staff of Unified Newspaper Group. Heidemann, a Beaver Dam native, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 2017 with a bachelor of arts in journalism and a minor in political science. She most recently was a f r e e l a n c e Heidemann contributor for Isthmus in Madison, and previously worked for the Lodi Enterprise and Poynette Press. While at Oshkosh, Heidemann worked as a reporter and editor for the student newspaper. She also held internships with The Brillion News and the Waushara Argus/Resorter. Heidemann is taking over for Bill Livick, who was the Oregon community reporter for the past two months after more than a decade as a government reporter. Heidemann will work with fellow community reporters Amber Levenhagen and Kimberly Wethal in their coverage of Stoughton and Verona, respectively, and will also help with coverage of Fitchburg. Heidemann can be reached at emilie.heidemann@wcinet.com.
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Those staying at the Village of Oregon’s new hotel could have some more permanent neighbors. Developer Adam Coyle has proposed a 56-unit apartment building that would go next to the hotel, which is set for completion by the end of this year. The Planning Commission will have a conceptual discussion with Coyle on the proposal Thursday.
“That’s why this program is so amazing. By identifying a child in need by the staff or even another parent, and by keeping it discreet, I feel it helps that much more,” she said. “Because it’s not singling out those kids. They are already struggling enough, they have enough going on.” Even if people choose not to donate to the program, Erb said it’s helpful to raise awareness of the subject. “You’d be surprised at how many people don’t realize there is a need here in this community,” she said. “But they want to make a difference. Oregon is such a special community, because of the people. It’s a help-your-neighborout type of community.”
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Community walking at OHS Those looking to keep up with their exercise regimen as the weather turns colder are invited to walk the indoor track from 6-7 a.m. on weekdays at Oregon High School, 456 N. Perry Pkwy. It’s free to walk, but registration is required. To register, bring a photo ID to the Oregon Area School District office, 123 E. Grove St., on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walkers will be given a badge for proper identification for school staff. For information, call 835-4091 or email alm@oregonsd.org.
Dominic Strong A fundraising event for Dominic Van Someren, a child battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), will be held from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Headquarters Bar and Restaurant, 101 Concord Drive. The event will feature a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, face painting, DJ, face painting and a bake sale. All proceeds will go to the Van Someren family. For information, visit dominicvansomeren.wordpress.com.
Nerf war The library will host an after hours
nerf war from 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17. The event is for ages 8-14. Regular foam darts and safety glasses will be provided but participants should bring their own nerf gun. For information, call 835-3656.
VFW breakfast Visit Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Drive, for a breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Nov. 18. The breakfast supports the local VFW. It will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee. For information, call 835-7494.
Free estate planning Krause Donovan Estate Law Partners, LLC., will host a free estate planning workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, at their practice at 116 Spring St. Make sure your estate doesn’t get settled in a way you wouldn’t have wanted, or to keep your family financially protected following your death. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. For information, call 268-5751 or email info@kdelp.com.
Christmas tree lot
Christmas Tree Lot opens for the season at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at Dorn’s True Value Hardware, 131 W. Richards Road. The lot offers a variety of trees, wreaths and garland for a variety of prices. Opening weekend hours are 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21 and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23. Regular lot hours are 4:30-7:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 835-5737.
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
Hot cocoa and toy drop off
Community of Life Lutheran Church PO Box 233, Oregon (608) 286-3121, office@ communityoflife.us Pastor Jim McCoid SUNDAY 8:45 a.m. Education Hour, 10 a.m. Worship at 1111 S. Perry Parkway, Oregon
Pure Integrity Homes, 126 Braun Road, will offer a hot chocolate bar in exchange for dropping off a toy for Toys for Tots from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 24. The Pure Integrity Homes Team will offer a hot chocolate bar, with all of the fixings, for those who drop off toys for the organization. Toys for Tots helps the less fortunate children throughout the United States by giving gifts during the holidays. For information, contact Ashley Dragone at Ashley@pureintegrityhomes.com or 588-6692.
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Community calendar Thursday, November 15
Village Hall closed • 6-7 p.m., How to avoid fake news (teens and adults), library, 8353656 • 6:30-8 p.m., Bookmobile at the gazebo, 100 Hotel St., Brooklyn, dcls.info
Friday, November 16
• 10 a.m., Everybody storytime, library, 835-3656 • 10:30 a.m., Stay and play, library, 835-3656 • 5-9 p.m., Dominic Strong Fight Against ALL fundraiser, Headquarters Bar and Restaurant, 101 Concord Drive, dominicvansomeren. wordpress.com • 6-7 p.m., Preschool open gym (ages 0-5), Netherwood Knoll Elementary big gym, 276 Soden Dr., kallen@oregonlibrary.org
Saturday, November 17
• 3-4 p.m., After hour nerf war (ages 8-14, bring own nerf guns), library, 835-3656
Sunday, November 18
• 8 a.m. to noon, VFW Annual Pancake Breakfast, Oregon Middle School, 601 Pleasant Oak Dr.
Monday, November 19
• 6:30 p.m., Pajama Antics storytime (ages 0-6), library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., Free estate planning workshop, Krause Donovan Estate Law Partners, 116 Spring St., 2685751 or infokdelp.com • 7 p.m., RCI choir performance, OHS Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Perry Pkwy., oregonsd.org
Wednesday, November 21
• No school • Library closes at 6 p.m.
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. 15 WOW: Village Board 2019 Budget Hearing (11/12) ORE: Panther Soccer vs Monona Grove (10/25)
Monday, Nov. 19 WOW: Village Board Joint Library Board Meeting ORE: School Board Meeting (11/12)
Friday, Nov. 16 WOW: Village Board Meeting: 2019 Budget Hearing (11/19) ORE: Friday Night LIVE: Panther Girls Basketball vs Reedsburg- LIVE 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 20 WOW: Chamber of Commerce Meeting (11/15) ORE: Panther Boys Basketball vs Evansville –LIVE- 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17 WOW: 2018 Deer Hunting with Dan Small ORE: School Board Meeting (11/12) Sunday, Nov. 18 WOW: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church Service ORE: RCI 6th grade Orchestra Performances (10/30)
Wednesday, Nov. 21 WOW: 2018 Deer Hunting with Dan Small ORE: Panther Girls Basketball vs Reedsburg (11/16) Thursday, Nov. 22 WOW: Sutter Brothers Music @ Senior Center (11/19) ORE: Panther Boys Basketball vs Evansville (11/20)
• 11:30 a.m., Brown Bag book club, “A Wrinkle in Time,” library, 8353656 • 6 p.m., Library closes for Thanksgiving holiday • 6-7 p.m., Yoga, Brooklyn Community Building, brooklynwi.go
Thursday, November 22
• Thanksgiving • Village Hall closed • Senior center closed • Library closed • No school • Pool closed
Friday, November 23
• Village Hall closed • Senior center closed • Library closed • No school • Pool closed
Senior center Monday, Nov. 19 Turkey Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Glazed Carrots Stuffing Cinnamon Apples (cold) Pumpkin Pie MO – Egg Salad Sandwich NCS – OJ Carton Tuesday, Nov. 20 Chicken Macaroni Salad Marinated Tomatoes Broccoli Salad Fruit Cup Sugar Cookie Wednesday, Nov. 21 Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Wax Beans Mixed Greens with Dressing Peaches Brownie Thursday, Nov. 22 Ziggy’s is closed! Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 23 Closed. Have a great weekend!
Monday, Nov. 19 Energy Assistance (by appointment) 9:00 CLUB 10:30 StrongWomen 10:30 Dominoes 10:45 Sutter Brothers and Thanksgiving Lunch 12:45 Get Fit 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class 3:30 Weight Loss Support Tuesday, Nov. 20 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:30 Wii Bowling 9:45 Zumba Gold 11:30 Silver Threads 12:30 Sheepshead 12:30 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Nov. 21 9:00 CLUB 9:00 Full COA Meeting 12:45 Get Fit 1:00 Euchre Thursday, Nov. 22 Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 23 Closed. Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend!
Brooklyn Lutheran Church 101 Second Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3852 Pastor Rebecca Ninke SUNDAY 9 a.m. Holy Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship
Brooklyn Community United Methodist Church 201 Church Street, Brooklyn (608) 455-3344 Pastor George Kaminski SUNDAY 9 a.m. Worship (Nov.-April) 10:30 a.m. Worship (May-Oct.) Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 143 Washington Street, Oregon (608) 835-3554 Pastor Jeffrey Hendrix SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship Holy Communion 2nd & last Sundays First Presbyterian Church 408 N. Bergamont Blvd. (north of CC), Oregon, WI (608) 835-3082 - fpcoregonwi.org Pastor Kathleen Owens SUNDAY 10 a.m. Service 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship 11:15 a.m. Adult Education Memorial UCC 5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg (608) 273-1008, memorialucc.org Pastor Kristin Gorton SUNDAY 8:15 and 10 a.m.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA Central Campus: Raymond Road and Whitney Way SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8:15, 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Worship West Campus: Corner of Hwy. PD and Nine Mound Road, Verona SUNDAY - 9 & 10:15 a.m., 6 p.m. Worship (608) 271-6633 Hillcrest Bible Church 752 E. Netherwood, Oregon Graham Blaikie, Interim Pastor (608) 835-7972, www.hbclife.com SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. worship at the Hillcrest Campus and 10:15 a.m. worship with Children’s ministries, birth – 4th grade Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church 651 N. Main Street, Oregon Pastor: Fr. Gary Wankerl (608) 835-5763 holymotherchurch.weconnect.com SATURDAY: 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY: 8 and 10:15 a.m. Worship People’s United Methodist Church 103 North Alpine Parkway, Oregon Pastor Jason Mahnke (608) 835-3755, www.peoplesumc. org Communion is the 1st & 3rd weekend SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 9 a.m. Worship and Sunday school; 10:30 a.m. Worship St. John’s Lutheran Church 625 E. Netherwood, Oregon Pastor Paul Markquart (Lead) (608) 291-4311 SATURDAY - 5 p.m. Worship SUNDAY - 8, 10:30 a.m. Worship Vineyard Community Church Oregon Community Bank & Trust, 105 S. Alpine Parkway, Oregon - Bob Groth, Pastor (608) 513-3435, welcometovineyard. com SUNDAY - 10 a.m. Worship Zwingli United Church of Christ – Paoli At the intersection of Hwy. 69 & PB Pastor Rich Pleva paoliucc.com, (608) 225-1278 SUNDAY - 9:30 a.m. Family worship
Support groups • Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, First Presbyterian Church, every Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. • Relationship & Divorce Support Group, State Bank of Cross Plains, every other Monday at 6:30 p.m. • Navigating Life Elder Support Group, People’s United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., every first Monday at 7 p.m.
Giving Thanks “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” – 1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV In the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving every year on the fourth Thursday of November. But if the official holiday is the only time we are making a conscious effort to be thankful, then we are clearly deficient in giving thanks. Saint Paul advises us to “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” Being in constant communion with God by praying at all times and giving thanks in all circumstances may seem impossible, but perhaps it isn’t as difficult as it might seem. Paul’s advice to the Thessalonians quoted above is in the co text of telling them to appreciate the hard work of those around them and admonishing them not to be idle or disruptive. Paul knows that we all have work to do, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t be praying and giving thanks in the empty gaps in our day. The internal monologue that all of us carry on throughout the day can often be filled with grumbling and rancor. The irritating boss or co-worker gives us a chance to develop patience. Give thanks at Thanksgiving but be determined to carry it over into the rest of the year. Being thankful at all times is perhaps the quickest and most direct route to a happy and blessed life. – Christopher Simon
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Voters in the Oregon area turned out at rates as high as 90 percent of registered voters in some municipalities, including the Village and Town of Oregon. And like the rest of Dane County, they voted overwhelmingly for Democrats, helping carry Gov.-elect Tony Evers to his victory over incumbent Scott Walker, who has been in the office since 2010. Democrats won all of the statewide elections on the ballot Nov. 6, which had a record turnout around the state for a midterm election. On the Oregon School District referendum questions, all of the area municipalities had a majority vote in favor on both questions, with the closest coming in the Town of Rutland on question two. That vote was 293 in favor, with 257 against the measure to fund operations at the new school. In the Village of Oregon, 90 percent of registered voters voted, and Evers and running mate Mandela Barnes received 3,961 votes to 1,791 for Walker and Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch. In the race for the U.S. Senate seat between incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin and challenger Leah Vukmir, a state senator, Village voters went 4,125 for Baldwin to 1,714 for Vukmir. The Town of Oregon had the same 90 percent turnout rate, and the same winners as in the village — though Democrats prevailed at a much smaller margin. Evers and Barnes received 1,255 votes to Walker and
Kleefisch’s 711. Baldwin, meanwhile, received 1,320 votes to Vukmir’s 673. Town of Dunn voters weren’t far behind, with 88.4 percent of those registered going to the polls Nov. 6. Evers won the town with 1,929 votes to Walker’s 1,087. Baldwin again had a larger margin of victory than Evers, with 2,054 votes to 1,025 for Vukmir. The same trend continued in the Town of Rutland, where 82 percent of voters cast a ballot — 754 for Evers and 407 for Walker. Baldwin received 802 votes to Vukmir’s 374 in Rutland. Village of Brooklyn voters had a 79 percent turnout, with Evers once again strongly defeating Walker, 474 votes to 199. Baldwin also won in Brooklyn 492 to 195. Other Democrats who won statewide include Attorney General-elect Josh Kaul, who defeated incumbent Brad Schimel, incumbent Secretary of State Doug La Follette, and State Treasurer-elect Sarah Godlewski, who defeated Republican Travis Hartwig. Other local races on ballots includes incumbent state Sen. Jon Erpenbach defeating challenger Casey Helbach and state Rep. Don Vruwink defeating challenger Gabriel Szerlong. Local voters also supported both of the Dane County advisory referendums — one about a corporate tax loophole and another about legalizing marijuana. Contact Scott Girard at ungreporter@wcinet.com and follow him on Twitter @sgirard9.
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Welcome to South Main Neighborhood entrance sign erected at UW Clinic Nov. 8 EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
Randy Glysch’s South Main neighborhood is proud of its history. And he recognized for years there wasn’t a way to show that pride. He took that as a sign. And so, outside the UW Clinic at 137 South Main St., the Village of Oregon erected its first neighborhood entrance sign Nov. 8. Glysch, now a village trustee, said such signs were quite common in the Madison neighborhood he lived in before moving here in 2013. Glysch thought South Main could use something similar with an already-personalized design that spoke to the neighborhood’s character — a history rooted in annual block parties, garden tours, birthday or holiday get-togethers, friendliness and love for the Tin Man water tower. Glysch originally teamed up with his partner’s brother, David Kunzelman, who is vice president of an advertising agency in El Paso, Tex., to make the South Main logo in August 2017. It was turned into t-shirts, then sign toppers — nine speckled throughout South Main — and now displayed on the new entrance sign. “If you look at the picture and you look at these houses — my point is that (Kunzelman) took these from street
Sign Service to assemble the materials needed for the sign. Glysch, who lead the yearslong efforts to restore the Tin Man and the pump house below it, said he worked with UW Clinic for over a year to get legal approval to install the neighborhood sign on its property, starting in September 2017. After UW Clinic received permission to put up the sign, everything was set to go. “They were empathetic about wanting to be a community partner with us,” Glysch said. “We were really glad that they did this.” And because it’s on UW Clinic property, staff agreed to maintain sign landscaping, Glysch said. “We are proud of our neighborhood.” Glysch said. “This just enhances the Photo by Emilie Heidemann quaintness of the village.” Above is the first neighborhood entrance sign to be erected According to Glysch, in the Village of Oregon. The sign was put up Nov. 8. there aren’t any plans yet to install similar signs around views,” Glysch told the like during spring or sum- the village, but he said the decision is up to each neighObserver. “They look exact- mer. ly like they do in real life… Glysch approached the borhood to pursue such a he did this wonderful rendi- Village, which pitched in project. tion of the buildings, neigh- $800 for the project, though borhood and the Tin Man.” Email Emilie Heidemann ended up contributing only at emilie.heidemann@ The logo’s header reads $600 because of other fund“South Main” with “Historic raising. Glysch’s neighbors wcinet.com or follow her Neighborhood” underneath, also voluntarily pitched in on Twitter at @Heideall in brown text. The scene $1,000 and solicited donamannEmilie. of houses and buildings are tions from the Flower Factonestled between lush green ry and Winterland Nurseries. trees and bushes, indicating He also called upon Bob what South Main might look Lundgren of Lundgren’s
Prayer, praise, pie and turkey Oregon churches host public Thanksgiving events EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group
People’s United Methodist and Hillcrest Bible Church are hosting public events for Thanksgiving. Hillcrest Bible Church will put on Thanksgiving Prayer, Praise and Pie from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and People’s United Methodist will hold its annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner from noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 22. Director of Christian Living and Outreach and Treasurer, Kathy Smith, said People’s United Methodist will serve guests a Thanksgiving feast with all the favorites: turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, pumpkin pie and stuffing. “No reservations needed, just come,” Smith said. The church only asks patrons who come to donate what they can as a free will offering, she said. Last year’s dinner saw a turnout of around 40 people, Smith said, though the church makes food for a total of 60. Jill Rau, an administrative assistant at Hillcrest, said the event is a “casual”
fellowship where churchgoers are encouraged to share pie recipes and engage in worship. “Each person, if they choose to, has an opportunity to stand up... and share how God has been faithful in their lives,” Rau said. For more information about the Thanksgiving Community Dinner, visit peoplesumc.org or call 608-835-3755. For the Prayer, Praise and Pie event, visit hbclife.com or call 835-7972. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie. heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.
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Oregon rallies to beat nonconference Evansville MARK NESBITT
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Junior Kaitlyn Schrimpf scored 13 of her game-high 20 points in the second half Tuesday to help Oregon cruise to a 66-47 win over nonconference Evansville in the season opener. The Panthers trailed the Blue Devils 24-22 at halftime, but outscored the host 44-23 in the second half. The Panthers used a press throughout the game. “In the first half, we were not hitting shots,” coach Adam Wamsley said. “We had some missed assignments on our press.” It was a different story in the second half. “In the second half, we were more aggressive and started forcing more turnovers,” Wamsley said. “We used our depth to our advantage and we kept the pressure on.” Junior Liz Uhl added 15 points and also knocked down two 3-pointers in the second half for the Panthers, who hit seven 3s as a team and five different players hit shots from behind the arc. Senior Sydona Roberts added seven points and Oregon made 13 of 20 free throws. Oregon hosts Reedsburg in the home opener 7:15 p.m. Friday. The Photo by Jeremy Jones Panthers then play their first Badger Junior Liz Uhl (32) rises up for a jump shot over Evansville junior Paige Banks in the first half Tuesday. Uhl finSouth Conference game at Monroe ished with 15 points as Oregon won the nonconference road game 66-47. Tuesday, Nov. 20.
Inside linebacker John Klus was named to the WFCA All-Region team. A 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker, Klus helped lead Oregon to a second-place 6-1 record in the conference and a 7-2 regular season mark overall. In the process, Oregon earned its first WIAA Division 2 home playoff game since 2008. He finished the season with 127 tackles (six for loss), and was also selected Defensive Player of the Year for the Badger South. He also had one sack, a forced fumble, an interception and three blocked punts, including two on back-to-back possessions against Milton. For a player to be named All-Region, their head coach had to complete the nomination form. Players must have been named to the All-Conference first team. Each conference must then have a representative present at the All-Region meeting. Coaches at the All-Region meeting then determined which players would be considered for All-State, which was based on a vote
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Panthers look to push pace in Badger South Conference MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor
Pushing the pace is one area Oregon girls basketball coach Adam Wamsley harps on with his team. The Panthers averaged 56.5 points per game last season. Wamsley wants the Panthers to push the pace more this season with a deep team. “I think off a rebound or missed shot, we want to push it and score as quickly as possible,” Wamsley said. “I think we will have the ability and depth to get up and down the court and try to tire the other team out. “We want to pressure the ball and push the tempo as much as we can.” The Panthers return four starters from a team that went 16-8 and tied Madison Edgewood for third place in the Badger South with an 8-6 mark. The quartet of starters returning are junior Liz Uhl, junior Kaitlyn Schrimpf, senior Sydona Roberts and junior Izzie Peterson. “Our expectations are to compete for a conference championship,” Wamsley said. “We can do it if we play together and play hard every night.” Both Uhl and Schrimpf were named honorable mention all-conference last year. Uhl averaged 11.1 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 steals per game and Schrimpf averaged 9.6 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. At 5-foot, 8 inches, Uhl is a versatile player who can handle the ball and is the team’s top returning 3-point shooter after making 40 last year. She often guards the other team’s top player. Uhl shot just 28.4 percent from the court and 28.4 percent (93 of 327) and 27.8 percent from 3-point range (40 of 144). “Liz is one of those players who is quick and athletic,” Wamsley said. “She can create her own shot. She’s a good outside shooter. We need her to shoot a higher percentage and I think she will make everyone
Photo by Mark Nesbitt
The Oregon girls basketball letterwinners (front, from left) are: Vanessa Goltz, Megan Duff and Brinlee Hall. In the second row are Jenna Statz, Peyton Spilde, Liz Uhl and Izzie Peterson. In the back row are Sydona Roberts, Kaitlyn Schrimpf, Brooke Kane and Katie Eisele. around her better. “She has worked all summer on attacking the rim more and scoring down low.” Wamsley said the strengths of the team are its depth, quickness and speed. “Our goal is to space the floor, create pressure and turnovers,” he said.
Other returners Other returning letterwinners who played a big role last year are senior Jenna Statz (6.2 ppg), Roberts (5.7 ppg) and Peterson (3.4 ppg, 1.4 steals) The Panthers also have several underclassmen competing for playing time.
“I expect them to surprise some people and compete well,” Wamsley said. Areas the Panthers are looking to improve on this season are the team’s shooting percentage, rebounding and committing less turnovers, Wamsley said.
Conference Monroe finished 14-0 in the Badger South last year and is the favorite to win a third-straight conference title. “They have Sydney Hilliard, who is one of the best players in the state,” he said. The Panthers will play at Monroe in the first Badger South Conference game on
Tuesday, Nov. 20. “It will be a big challenge,” he said. “We will gauge where we are. We will find out about our team right away.” The Cheesemakers are led by senior point guard Hilliard, a University of Wisconsin recruit and All-State player, who averaged 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game. The other first-team all-conference selection back for the Cheesemakers is senior Emily Benzschawel, a Lindenwood University recruit where Oregon alumnas Ellen McCorkle is now playing in St. Charles, Mo. Monroe has made two straight trips to the WIAA Division 2 state tournament. Stoughton, which finished second in the Badger South last year at 11-3, brings back senior Emma Kissling and Peighton Trieloff, who were honorable mention all-conference last season. Monona Grove senior McKenna Warnock, an All-State player who is an University of Iowa recruit, averaged a double-double last year (28.5 points, 12.4 rebounds). Edgewood brings in a talented freshmen class to a team that tied the Panthers for third in the conference last year. The Crusaders are led by sophomore Ella Foti, who averaged 14.6 points and 8.4 rebounds per game as a freshman last year in just 14 games because of an injury. “It’s such a tough conference year in and year out,” Wamsley said. If Oregon has aspirations of making a sectional run, the Panthers will have to find a way to beat the elite teams in the Badger South. Oregon has gone 1-13 against Monroe, Stoughton and Madison Edgewood combined the past two years. “It’s tough playing a team a third time and that’s what it usually takes to win a regional championship,” Wamsley said.
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Referendum: School expected to open for 2020-21 year Continued from page 1 purchase with the referendum funds. If approved, then it’s on to planning for construction. Of the $44.9 million included in the referendum, around $32 million is earmarked for the 125,000-square-foot elementary school in the new Terravessa development off County Hwy. MM in Fitchburg. That number includes all infrastructure costs, a road extension, utility improvement, fiber optics line and all necessary furniture and school equipment. The district has retained its architect and general contractor from past referendum construction — Bray Architects and J.H. Findorff and Son, respectively — to work on the projects, with a goal to go to bid the project in two phases next year. Busler said the first bid package will be released in February and the second in June or July, with construction starting this spring. “This will allow us to complete construction in time for the 2020-2021 school year,” Busler wrote in an email to the Observer Monday. W h i l e t h i s y e a r ’s
referendum is still unofficial, the district is already making plans for another – likely around 2022 – to fund the proposed Grades 6-8 middle school so it can be ready for students in fall 2024. If approved, that would set off a chain reaction to even out enrollment at schools. It would add a fifth-grade to the three current elementary schools, drop the sixth-graders from the Fitchburg elementary school, switch Rome Corners Intermediate from a 5-6 to K-5 school and add sixth-graders to Oregon Middle School. The idea would be to spread out the rapidly growing student population among four elementary schools, and eventually five. Busler said the district’s growth task force determined elementary schools should be no larger than 600 students, so the goal for the new school would be “a little larger” than Brooklyn and Prairie View elementaries, which “max out” at around 500. He said with a fourth elementary school in 2020, the schools would each have around 425 students.
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Referendum passes easily in all OSD municipalities SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group
The first question on the Nov. 6 election ballot asked for $44.9 million for the K-6 elementary school and all equipment, as well as land for that school and a future middle school. The second asked for $2.1 million in annual operating and maintenance expenses for the school, which would open for the 2020-21 school year. District voters approved the first question by a nearly 2-to-1 margin at 7,675 to 4,208; roughly 65-35
percent in favor, while the second question got slightly less support, at around a 62-38 percent margin with a vote of 7,416 to 4,456. District superintendent Brian Busler attributed the successful referendums – the third since 2014 for OSD – to a “longstanding tradition of working together with our community to address opportunities and challenges.” “We are pleased we were able to find a solution that meets the needs of the district and that the community supports,” he wrote in an email to the Observer Monday. Busler said outreach made a
Votes by community — Question 1 Question 1 Yes No City of Fitchburg 1,392 504 Town of Blooming Grove 11 11 Town of Dunn 660 421 Town of Montrose 9 8 Town of Oregon 1,125 741 Town of Rutland 312 236 Village of Brooklyn 310 169 Village of Oregon 3,756 1,988 Green County 82 117 Rock County 18 13 TOTAL 7,675 4,208
difference in the comfortable approval margin, and he said the community-based task force that spearheaded the work used a “data-based” decision-making approach “reviewed every possible option and left no stones unturned.” He also credited more than 10 focus group sessions and in-person discussions as helpful in answering questions from undecided voters. “We were able to make sure we addressed key questions based on these discussions,” Busler said. Here is the vote breakdown by community:
Votes by community — Question 2 Question 2 Yes City of Fitchburg 1,281 Town of Blooming Grove 13 Town of Dunn 648 Town of Montrose 8 Town of Oregon 1,088 Town of Rutland 293 Village of Rutland 293 Village of Oregon 3,651 Green County 78 Rock County 14 TOTAL 7,416
No 580 10 433 9 779 257 257 2,075 122 17 4,456
Budget: Village increases general debt service and debt payments to cover TIF costs Continued from page 1 economy was “dragging” and the village wasn’t able to increase wages. He said both village staff and the police union understood the situation and “didn’t make a fuss” and now the village is in a position to share the fruits of a more productive economy. Other large expenditures in next year’s budget include
$700,000 in borrowing to pay for improvements on Park and Janesville streets, one of several big roads projects to come in the next few years on top of the normal year-over-year maintenance work. Next on the horizon is a complete reconstruction of Park Street planned for 2020, Gracz said. The village has increased its general debt service
payments and debt payments to cover TIF costs by $218,000 in 2019, including the purchase of the Waterfall Motel site, which hits the books for the first time in 2019. With the civic campus projects to come – including a new library and senior center and revamped Village Hall – the village is expecting a significant amount of new debt in the next five
years or so. The village already has committed $6 million in borrowing for the library. A major factor in reducing the increase in taxes comes from the village’s decision to repurpose impact fees it had gathered to pay for the fire district building which was built in 2001, Gracz said. The village decided to use $20,000 more in those fees rather than tax levy because
all of the fees must be used once the debt is paid off in 2021. The roughly $110 fee is gathered when builders purchase a building permit, and the village has had to adopt a more aggressive spending schedule due to faster than expected growth, Gracz said.
*** STATE OF WISCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, DANE COUNTY, NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INFORMAL ADMINISTRATION) IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RUSSELL S. ANDERSON Case No. 2018PR822 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: 1. An application for Informal Administration was filed. 2. The decedent, with date of birth March 13, 1942 and date of death October 18, 2018, was domiciled in Dane County, State of Wisconsin, with a mailing address of 1756 Fish Hatchery Road, Oregon, WI 53575. 3. All interested persons waived notice. 4. The deadline for filing a claim against the decedent’s estate is February 8, 2019. 5. A claim may be filed at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Madison, Wisconsin, Room 1005. Electronically signed by Danell Behrens Deputy Probate Registrar November 7, 2018 Attorney Mark T. Johnson Christenson Johnson LLC 2924 Marketplace Dr., Ste. 102 Fitchburg, WI 53719 (608) 273-8609 Bar Number: 1058556 Published: November 15, 22 and 29, 2018 WNAXLP *** TOWN OF OREGON PARK COMMITTEE AGENDA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2018 6:30 PM OREGON TOWN HALL 1138 UNION ROAD OREGON, WISCONSIN 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Roll Call. 3. Approval of minutes from the last meeting. 4. Public Comments and Appearances. 5. Discussion and possible Action re: Eagle Scout Project. 6. Discussion and possible Action re: recommendations/decisions from the Town Board. 7. Review of potential work projects.
2018: $5.39 2017: $5.33 2016: $5.42 2015: $5.52 2014: $5.48 2013: $5.64 2012: $5.48 2011: $5.24
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Legals VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN NOTICE OF LICENSE REQUEST (LICENSE YEAR JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019) The Village Board for the Village of Brooklyn, 210 Commercial St., Brooklyn, WI, will meet on November 26, 2018, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following license application: CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE & “CLASS C” WINE: New – Downhome Cookhouse, Jacob Goldsberry, Agent, 233 Douglas Drive Linda Kuhlman Clerk/Treasurer Published: November 15, 2018 WNAXLP
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8. Adjournment. Note: Agendas are subject to amendment after publication. Check the official posting locations (Town Hall, Town of Oregon Recycling Center and Oregon Village Hall) including the Town website at www.town.oregon.wi.us. It is possible that members of and possibly a quorum of members of other governmental bodies of the town may be in attendance at any of the meetings to gather information; however, no action will be taken by any governmental body at said meeting other than the governmental body specifically referred to in the meeting notice. Requests from persons with disabilities who need assistance to participate in this meeting or hearing should be made to the Clerk’s office at 835-3200 with 48 hours notice. Steve Root, Chairperson Posted: November 5, 2018 Published: November 15, 2018 WNAXLP *** ORDINANCE NO. 18- 05 VILLAGE OF OREGON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.14 OF THE VILLAGE OF OREGON CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO OUTDOOR BURNING The Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin, ordains as follows: 1. Section 9.14 of the Village of Oregon Code of Ordinances is amended to provide as follows: 9.14 Outdoor and Open Burning. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to regulate outdoor and open burning to safeguard life and property from the hazards of fire and to avoid nuisance conditions arising from outdoor and open burning. (2) PROHIBITION AGAINST OUTDOOR AND OPEN BURNING. Except as provided in this section, outdoor and open burning is prohibited in the Village of Oregon. (a) ELECTRIC GRILLS. Electric grills are not subject to the restrictions in this section. (3) Campfires, cooking fires, and grilling shall be allowed under the following conditions. (a) FIREPLACES AND FIRE PITS. Campfires and cooking fires are permitted only in the following devices: Fire pit - A base comprised of a dirt or metal bowl for holding wood, with surface dimensions not exceeding four square feet, typically positioned at or below grade. Homemade fireplace - Dirt or metal base surrounded on at least three sides by a wall of brick or rock. Commercial fireplace or fire pit - Commercially manufactured, Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) approved device used primarily for recreational campfires or cooking fires. (1) Campfires and cooking fires shall not be within fifteen (15) feet of a building, structure, lot line, or combustible material except as permitted under subsection (3)(a)(2) of this section. Only dry wood shall be burned. The flames of a fire
shall not exceed three (3) feet in height. (2) UL approved devices with a fireproof base, a cage for containing embers and sparks, and a cover for containing the flames shall not be used within ten (10) feet of buildings, structures, lot lines, or combustible materials. (3) Campfires and cooking fires are prohibited on combustible decks and porches. Campfires and cooking fires are allowed on non-combustible patios, subject to restrictions in subsections 3(a)(2) and (3)(a)(3) of this section. (4) Gasoline or other flammable liquids shall not be used/or stored near a campfire or cooking fire. (5) The fire shall not cause visible smoke beyond any property line. If the Fire Department is called to respond to a visible smoke beyond the property line, the Fire Department may, in its sole discretion, extinguish the fire. (6) A fire extinguisher, garden hose, or other method of extinguishment must be readily available during use. (7) Fires shall be supervised at all times by a responsible person over the age of eighteen (18). (8) Fires must be completely extinguished before the fireplace or fire pit is left unsupervised. (b) GRILLS AND OPEN FLAME COOKING DEVICES. The use of liquid petroleum (LP) gas-fueled grills, charcoal grills, and open flame cooking devices shall conform to the following requirements. (1) No grill or open flame cooking device shall be used within ten (10) feet of a building, structure or lot line. (2) Charcoal burners, LP gas burners, and other open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible decks or balconies or within ten (10) feet of combustible construction, except on one- and two-family dwellings or in buildings with an automatic sprinkler system protecting the building and deck. (3) Used charcoals must be completely cooled before disposal. All ashes shall be stored in a non-combustible container. (4) LP gas containers with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds (nominal 1 pound LP gas capacity) shall not be stored or operated on any balcony that is not served by exterior stairways. (5) Grills or open flame cooking devices that are not in use, and are completely cool, may be stored on a balcony, porch, patio, or wood deck. (6) Grills or open flame cooking devices shall be used in accordance with all of the manufacturers’ safety requirements. (c) DEEP FRYERS. Deep fryers shall not be used within fifteen (15) of any building, structure, lot line, or combustible materials. (4) PRAIRIE RESTORATION FIRES. The Fire Chief or Fire Chief’s designee may allow professionally trained individuals to conduct prairie restoration fires when site specific conditions permit a safe and controlled burn. (5) LOCAL CONDITIONS. The Fire
Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee, in his or her sole and absolute discretion, may prohibit outdoor or open burning when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. (6) ENFORCEMENT. The Fire Chief or the Fire Chief’s designee is authorized to enforce this section. Fire department personnel may extinguish any fire that violates this section. (7) VIOLATIONS. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be subject to a forfeiture of not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), but not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), per occurrence. 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication pursuant to law. The above and foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Oregon at its meeting held on November 12, 2018. APPROVED: _____________________________ /s/ Steven L. Staton, Village President ATTEST: _____________________________ /s/ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk FIRST READING: October 22, 2018 SECOND READING: November 12, 2018 APPROVED: November 12, 2018 PUBLISHED: November 15, 2018 WNAXLP ***
Taxes Special Assessments Intergovernmental Aid Licenses & Permits Fines Public Charges Intergovernmental Charges Miscellaneous Transfer In Proceeds from Borrowing Other Financing Sources
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Each letter is personalized, so order one for each child in the family. All letters are printed on Holiday stationery and will be postmarked North Pole, Alaska. Please fill out the form below (1 completed form per child) and send with your payment to: Oregon Observer, Attn: Letters to Santa, PO Box 930427, Verona, WI 53593. Orders with payment must be received by Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Letters will be mailed in time for Christmas. Child’s First Name __________________________ Boy / Girl Age ________ Child’s Last Name _________________________________________________ Child’s Mailing Address ____________________________________________ City ________________________________________________________ State____________________________ Zip _______________________ First Name of Sibling(s) (Please Specify Boy or Girl) _________________ Boy / Girl ________________________ Boy / Girl _______________________ Boy / Girl ________________________ Boy / Girl _______________________ Boy / Girl Name & Type of Pet(s) _____________________________________________ Snack Child Leaves for Santa _______________________________________ Gift Child Wants __________________________________________________ Something child has accomplished during last year ______________________ ________________________________________________________________ Letter Requested by (Name) ________________________________________ Relationship to Child ______________________________________________ Daytime Telephone ______________________________________________
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Lyle Wanless, retired American Legion Post 160 commander, encourages the crowd to thank veterans they know for their service.
Well: Village requires DNR OK for well Continued from page 1 into the entire system,” Rau said Monday. As its name indicates, part of the Highlands subdivision is on a higher elevated land requiring additional pressure to serve homes in the area. Instead of just adding pumps, locating the well on higher land and adding a pumping station increases water pressure in the area and provides more water volume, too. The village may need additional water capacity as some of its three operating wells may be lined to prevent or reduce the migration of nitrates into the lower portion of the aquifer the wells tap, according to a report by Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., the village’s consulting engineers. Rau said the village wells’ do not have a nitrate problem. The Ruekert & Mielke recommendation to line the existing wells appears to be a proactive measure. According to a Nov. 8 Ruekert & Mielke report: The new well would be lined to a depth that would prevent or at least reduce migration of nitrates present in the upper portion of the aquifer. The village’s existing wells are open to the upper aquifer and “there are concerns regarding this situation.” “One is that the nitrate concentrations will increase in the water discharged by the existing wells,” the report states. “A
second, and potentially more significant issue in the long run, is that the existing wells will become a conduit for the nitrates in the upper portion of the aquifer to migrate into the lower portion of the aquifer.” Lining the wells would keep this from occurring but lining would also reduce the output of the wells. “Having the proposed well in operation a little earlier than projected to be needed will provide some cushion in the event that the installation of liners significantly reduces the capacities of any or all of the Village’s existing wells,” project engineer Ryan Schutlz wrote in the Nov. 8 Ruekert & Mielke report. Rau noted that the demand for more water will be driven by, among other things, the demand for more homes, which has picked up in recent years Construction of the new well is slated to begin in July and be completed by December 2019. Construction of the pumping station is scheduled to begin in June 2020 and be completed by May 2021, according to the Reukert & Mielke report. Once project costs are further developed, the village will look at financing the project through its $1,800 connection fee for residential water service and possibly higher water rates, said Rau. In addition to approval from the PSC, the village needs approval for the well from the Department of Natural Resources.