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Police chief under scrutiny Board has been evaluating complaints, concerns about behavior, cooperation EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

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Keaton Behnke pleads for more dancing during Zooty Zumbini with Miss Ray on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Oregon Public Library.

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With drums, music, and scarves children up to age 4 enjoyed an afternoon of Zooty Zumbini with Miss Ray. The children’s zumba class is 45 minutes and keeps kids entertained and active. Contact Mackenzie Krumme at mackenzie.krumme@wcinet.com.

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State report card: ‘Exceeds expectations’ Annual district grade climbs for third straight year SCOTT DE LARUELLE Unified Newspaper Group

eclipsed the 78.6 scored in 2016-17. OSD scored 77.2 in the first round of the report cards, for the 201516 school year. The annual evaluation process is required by state law. Scores are calculated in four priority areas: student achievement; school growth; closing gaps between student groups; and measures of students being on-track for postsecondary readiness, which includes graduation and attendance rates, thirdgrade English language a r t s a c h i eve m e n t , a n d eighth-grade mathematics achievement. For the 2018-19 school year, OSD topped the state

As it has every year since the benchmarks were established in 2015, the Oregon School District improved its overall score on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction annual report card grades. The district scored a 79.2, considered as “exceeding expectations,” for the 2018-19 school year in results announced in a DPI news release last week. That mark tops the previous year’s 78.7, which Turn to Report card/Page 12

OSD by school School DPI score Brooklyn Elementary 86.5 (Significantly exceeds expectations) Netherwood Knoll Elementary 70.6 (Meets expectations) Prairie View Elementary 82.9 (Exceeds expectations) Rome Corners Intermediate 74.8 (Exceeds expectations) Oregon Middle School 74.5 (Exceeds expectations) Oregon High School 80.5 (Exceeds expectations)

OSD DPI report card grades by year 2015-16 77.2 2016-17 78.6 2017-18 78.6 2018-19 79.2

Police chief Brian Uhl’s performance and conduct is coming under close scrutiny by the Oregon Village Board. After trustees held multiple closed sessions this year to discuss Uhl’s performance, Village President Jeanne Carpenter released a statement Monday, Nov. 18, explaining the nature of those discussions and detailing several concerns. Among them are citizen complaints about his behavior in general, and in particular about a stop of a juvenile. Complaints also regard Uhl’s role in the village’s ongoing talks with the school district about renewing its contract to keep a police officer stationed at the high school. “In the interest of public transparency, I want to briefly outline the facts of why

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this agenda item is before us tonight,” Carpenter wrote in the statement. Uhl gave a presentation to the board Monday night about how the police department would improve relationships with the community and school leaders. He opened with an apology to community members who were upset. Uhl also said there will be more of a focus on community policing, outreach and ways to keep kids safe and prevent violence in schools. “We also welcome public

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An ‘entrepreneurial’ spirit and ‘risk taker’ OHS graduate reflects on career, celebrates 20 years of owning biotech company EMILIE HEIDEMANN Unified Newspaper Group

Laura Johnson, former rural village of Brooklyn resident and entrepreneur, is a “risk taker.” The 1982 Oregon High School graduate has been for most of her adult life, she told the Observer. It was that risk-taking tendency that pushed her to create her own biotech enterprise two decades ago, Next Generation Clinical Research, of which Johnson started out of her own basement on Nov.

18, 1999 with only $10,000. Last month, she was recognized at Madison’s Wisconsin Biohealth Johnson Summit having won its Biohealth Business Achievement Award – for the company’s success and her other many ventures. After a near decade-long career as a nurse, and stints working for Hazelton Laboratories, now known as Covance Clinical Research Unit, and Bone Care International, now Sanofi Genzyme, Johnson’s ambitious spirit and her drive to prevent diseases through medical research led her into that basement. The biotech company expanded

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OSD wins state public relations awards for 2nd straight year

SRF Consulting Group will do three-month study EMILIE HEIDEMANN

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For the second year in a row, the Oregon School District won multiple top state honors for its communication. The district was honored by the Wisconsin School Public Relations Association with a Spectrum Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit for its work in school communications at the group’s annual conference, Nov. 6-8 in Oshkosh. OSD won an Award of Excellence for its 2018 Referendum Communications and an Award of Merit for its 2017-2018 Student Achievement Report. Last year, the district won Award of Merits for two submissions– its website (oregonsd.org) and a video entitled, “A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener.” District superintendent Brian Busler said the awards “highlight the district’s value of maintaining strong family and community partnerships and our priority on communicating and working together with our families and the community.” He singled out communications director Erika Mundinger for her role and impact on the district. “These awards are a positive reflection of the work completed by Erika and reflect her positive leadership on these projects,” he wrote in an email to the Observer. “All of our work is done to support our 4,100 students in a team-based environment.” Spectrum Awards are judged by members of other school public relations associations throughout the United States, in six areas: goals

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Oregon School District director of communication Erika Mundinger holds two of the district’s latest Wisconsin School Public Relations Association Spectrum Awards. The district won a pair of top state awards from the group for the second straight year.

Wisconsin School Public Relations Association WSPRA is a professional association representing schools, school districts, educational associations, consulting agencies and organizations. According to a WSRPA news release, the group’s mission to “expand the capacity of its members to provide effective communication management for the purpose of strengthening educational opportunities for all students.” WSPRA is a state affiliate of the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). and objectives, research and planning, execution and evaluation, results, language, and design. This year, 47 school districts won awards, according to a WSPRA news release, “exemplify(ing) the very best communications work in school districts across the state,” said WSPRA president Christina Brey. “The winners demonstrate the value of engaging

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A month after hearing concerns from residents on unsafe traffic conditions on South Perry Parkway, the Oregon Village Board chose a company to study potential solutions. The board voted Monday to move forward with a three-month traffic and signal analysis at the Janesville Street and from SRF Consulting group for $6,500. Public works director Jeff Rau told the board in a memo the company has worked with the city before as a sub-consultant. It recorded traffic data and completed models for the Janesville and Wolfe intersection. “Therefore, there is likely some cost savings achieved and hence a lower overall proposed fee,” he wrote. “I do believe SRF does have an advantage given the fact that they completed a traffic analysis of this area in 2019 and will be able to incorporate the Perry Parkway intersection easily into their existing traffic model and include up to date traffic counts.” The village connected South Perry Parkway to North Perry Parkway in 2018, creating a crucial link to the high school and Janesville Street. The increased traffic has resulted in some close calls to pedestrians and crossing guards at various spots along Perry Parkway, some citizens told the board and other city officials last month. As part of its contract, SRF will conduct a field review of the intersection, perform intersection turning movement counts, collect crash data, perform a traffic signal

warrant analysis, study peak hour traffic conditions and evaluate additional intersection geometric movements. It will then develop a memo outlining the findings to present back to the board. Other proposals came from JT Engineering, Inc. for five weeks costing $8,700, Strand Associates, Inc. for two months costing $11,800 and KL Engineering for six weeks costing $14,850. Rau said in the memo the village has not worked with JT Engineering, but he acknowledged they “did prepare a very well thought out scope of services.” “The engineer who would oversee the project is a village resident who is very familiar with the problems in this area, as she commutes daily through the Janesville/ Park intersection during peak periods,” he said. Strand Associates has completed several intersection evaluations for the village and also a traffic study for the Jefferson Crossing apartment project, and Rau said their quality of work and professionalism has been “excellent.” “We have not worked with KL Engineering directly, however, I am aware of their work and expertise and have no doubt they would complete the project well and provide a great deliverable,” he said. “I will add that it does appear that KL has included more services than what is offered by some of their lower cost alternative, hence a higher fee estimate.” While the timeframe for an analysis is the longest with SRF, Rau said he doesn’t “foresee making any significant modifications during the dead of winter anyway.” “There would still be plenty of time to prepare for short term improvements in the spring of 2020,” he said.

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Increased staffing is one reason village taxpayers will see higher than usual increases for a second year in a row this year. The village adopted its 2020 budget Monday, Nov. 18, with minor revisions since its Monday, Oct. 14, budget meeting. There were no comments during the public hearing. T h e bu d g e t i n c l u d e s

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Highlands of Netherwood Park The village passed a bidding, design and construction oversight from Rettlers for Highlands of Netherwood Park, coming in fall 2021 in Oregon. The park board passed the measure unanimously at its Wednesday, Nov. 6 meeting. The village will install an informational sign on the park property.

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OHS ‘Guys and Dolls’ a ‘showstopper’ A few Fridays ago, my wife and I attended the production of Guys and Dolls and the show, to put it in a word, was colossal. A huge round of applause to everyone involved in this fabulous show. The singers, dancers, pit orchestra, sound/lighting staff all deserve the “STANDING O” the

audience gave at its conclusion. The acting, singing and dancing was incredible. The sets provided a great background. Everyone involved in this production should be proud of themselves. Jack Beschta Village of Oregon

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Let’s bring some inspiration along with our holiday goodwill

ooks like mother nature is helping us get into the holiday season early this year by dowsing us all in a premature wintery mix of snow and cold. I can’t stop thinking that our early winter weather is some weird cosmic joke. A joke dripping in the irony of our materialistic obsession to fill stores with Christmas glitter and lights before Halloween and the daily commercials that beckon us to enjoy an entire month of Black Friday specials. This isn’t global warming, it’s just a reflection of what we asked for – Christmas in October. My cynicism towards the extreme commercialism of the holidays cannot be denied. It’s a cover for my deep disappointment that the true essence of the season – which is something like “Peace on Earth” — seems to get lost in the din of tinsel and Jingle Bell Rock songs. For me, the spirit of peace on earth is better understood as goodwill toward all. Goodwill – my sincere wish that all people feel safe, loved and cared about and have everything they need for their well-being – is the equivalent of sugar plums dancing in my head. Sure, this sounds great but wishes aren’t really actions. To really bring a meaningful experience to the holidays, we need to infuse our actions and words with the energetic qualities of goodwill. Having an attitude of goodwill and sending that vibration out into the masses is the goal of many spiritual groups all over the world, and wouldn’t you know it, there is a very special spiritual festival week relating to goodwill coming up on this year’s winter solstice. Every seven years, a cosmic alignment occurs, bringing a tide

of Capricornian influences into humanity, which can be understood as a large influx of goodwill energy. That event will take place Deits Dec. 21-28 of this year. You may wonder why something like this only comes every seven years. Seems like we could use that goodwill vibe juice every year to speed things up down here. The answer is simple: Our heads would literally blow off our shoulders. There’s no way the life forms on the planet could handle that much voltage. The energy of goodwill is no joke, and it’s not just a warm fuzzy feeling. It is a force, and it’s got some kick to it, which is a fun way of saying it has a destructive quality to it. The energy of goodwill needs some elbow room to express itself, and that means something’s gotta go bye-bye. I think we could use less hatred and greed. Clearly the system isn’t trying to kill us; it’s wanting to inspire humanity toward betterment for all life. We get to pick what that betterment is, that’s the fun part, but do we need people who are willing to connect with this goodwill energy and act on that inspiration. When people of good heart (sincere caring) encounter thought forms energized with goodwill, there is great potential for something very interesting to happen. These thought forms can provide inspiration for a new vision, or a new way of doing something in the face of the challenges that are currently before us. This is what the world’s governments are strangely lacking

in at the moment. Within the governments of most countries, we see turmoil, unrest and conflict. Things are not going well; people are deeply unhappy and often taking to the streets in protest. I think it’s fair to say citizens of the world are all feeling the unfairness of the rigged systems that benefit the few at the expense of the masses. We are demanding change, which is a good thing, but people need a new thing to move toward. The leaders within our own government appear to be completely lost in their dysfunction, and no one seems to know how to move forward. Our democracy has been burned to the ground, and it doesn’t exist anymore. Out of the 17 Democratic candidates for president, we don’t see anyone with any real new vision or goals to strive toward. We can’t waste time trying to make the broken thing work; we need something different. It is my hope that this upcoming influx of goodwill energy will soon inspire individuals or groups within governments all over the world with the new and better visions and ideas of how governments and institutions can function more efficiently to benefit all citizens. Better still, maybe each of us can aspire to embrace these concepts of goodwill and betterment to find our inspiration of how to express that energy through our own thoughts and actions. I can’t think of a better time of year than the holidays to try this out. I wish each and every one of you the light of well-being and the warmth of kindness. Happy Holidays! Doris Deits is the owner of Peaceful Heart Gifts in Oregon.

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From left, Elizabeth Stoikes and Joy Kalvig work on their robot’s shot selection.

Thanksgiving collection box at clerk’s office Non-perishable food items can be donated to the Oregon/Brooklyn Food pantry through collection What: Food collection box for Thanksgiving program boxes until Wednesday, When: Runs through Wednesday, Nov. 27 Nov. 27. Where: Village Clerk’s office, 210 Commercial St. The Village of Brooklyn has partnered with PellitInfo: brooklynwi.gov teri Waste System to help collect food for the holiday cereals, canned fruit packed season. Commercial St. To donate, there is a Items that are most need- i n j u i c e , u n s w e e t e n e d collection box at the Vil- ed include: Meals in cans, applesauce, fruit cups, gralage Clerk’s office, 210 peanut butter, low sugar ham crackers, granola bars

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Megan Miles, DPT, Stoughton Hospital Physical Therapist, will lead this class for older adults who have balance problems or a fear of falling. Participants will improve balance, strength and reduce their risk of falling. Standing exercises will help participants stand tall and feel more confident when walking.

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Rutland OKs tax rise for next year Electors in the Town of Rutland approved the proposed tax levy of $743,874 and mill rate of $2.97 per $1,000 of assessed value at 2018 2019 2020 the annual public hearing Tax levy $721,456 $732,312 $743,874 and town meeting Thursday, Nov. 14. Mill rate (Per $1,000) $2.96 $2.97 $2.98 The mill rate is up Assessed value (millions) $246.6 $243.8 $249.9 one-hundredth of a percent for the second year in a row, or a single cent over last $596 in the town portion of year’s rate. their 2020 taxes. Expenses stayed around Email Unified Newspaper Find out more about the Town of the same as the previous Group reporter Scott De Rutland at year. Owners of a $200,000 Laruelle at scott.delaruelTown.rutland.wi.us home in Rutland would pay le@wcinet.com.

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Thanksgiving basket drive

The Oregon Area Food Pantry wants to provide each family with a Thanksgiving basket. The pantry is asking for donations to purchase food in bulk at a discounted rate so they can fill baskets with groceries needed to make the holiday meal. To donate mail checks to OAFP, PO Box 92 Oregon, WI, 53575. Or donate directly at obfp.org. For information, visit obfp.org.

Using Microsoft

Adults can get help using Microsoft Word from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Oregon Public Library. The class is meant to help adults learn the basic features of Microsoft Word, such as how to format a resume, create a letterhead or write a newsletter. Registration is required. For information, contact Kara at 835-6268 or kripley@oregonlibrary. org.

Heidemann and Mackenzie Krumme will hold the next Coffee with a Reporter from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 22, at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St. Observer reporters spend some time at various establishments a few times a month and put up a sign asking for community members to come chat about anything pertaining to Oregon. If you have suggestions for times and locations, or are not able to make it but would like to connect please email mackenzie.krumme@wcinet. com.

First Monday

A presentation on “Christmas in Different Countries” is being presented at noon on Monday, Dec. 2, at the United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy. A potluck lunch is set to be served at 11 a.m. The presentation is put on by members of the Oregon Area Historical Society. The conversation targets adults Coffee with a Reporter 50 years and older and everyone is Oregon Observer reporters Emilie encouraged to bring a dish to pass.

For information, call the church at 835-3755.

Artist reception Eight local artists have present their work to the public with an opening reception from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, at Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St. Members of 14 South Artists will have a display of their work at the coffeehouse until Dec. 30. Six of the eight artists will be present for the opening reception to answer questions. For information, contact 835-6238.

Veterans assistance One-on-one assistance for veterans is available from 8 a.m. until noon Friday, Dec. 6, at the Oregon Area Senior Center. Dan Connery, a Dane County Veteran Service Officer, is set to be available during this time. Make an appointment by calling 266-4158. For information, call 266-4158.

Community calendar Thursday, Nov. 21

• 4-7 p.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Pkwy., oregonfoodpantry@hotmail. com • 6-7 p.m., Using Microsoft Word, library, 8356282

Friday, Nov. 22

• 10 and 10:30 a.m., Family storytime and Stay and Play, library, 835-3656 • 11 a.m., Coffee with a Reporter, Firefly Coffeehouse and Artisan Cheese, 114 N. Main St., mackenzie.krumme@ wcinet.com • 11:45 a.m., Thanksgiving Dinner and Bird-Brain bingo, senior center, 8355801

Monday, Nov. 25

•6:30 p.m., Village of

Brooklyn board meeting (second and third Mondays), Village Hall, 210 Commercial St., 4554201

Tuesday, Nov. 26

• 9-11 a.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • Noon, Packer tailgate lunch sign up due, senior center, 835-5801 • 3:15 p.m., Eureka Jr. Club, library, 835-3656 • 6:30 p.m., Pajama Antics, library, 835-3656

Wednesday, Nov. 27

• Library closes early, hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. • 5 p.m., Village Clerks Office food collection ends, Village Clerk’s office, 210 Commercial

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. 21 WOW: Veterans Day Observance (Nov. 11) ORE: RCI 5th Grade Orchestra Concert (Nov. 15) AIRS Friday, Nov. 22 WOW: Library Presentation: Picky Eaters (Nov. 11) ORE: School Board Meeting (Nov. 11) Saturday, Nov. 23 WOW: Movie: Love Laughs Andy Hardy (1946) ORE: BKE Musical: Giants in the Sky (March 3) Sunday, Nov. 24 WOW: St. John’s Lutheran Church Service ORE: OHSP Les Miserables Highlights

(April 13, 2018) Monday, Nov. 25 WOW: Senior Center Presentation: 2019 Volunteers with Bob Lindmeier ORE: LIVE: School Board Meeting (Nov. 25) Tuesday, Nov. 26 WOW: Open Doors for Refugees (Nov. 4) ORE: Oregon CARES (Nov. 14) Wednesday, Nov. 27 WOW: Storm-water Meeting (Nov. 11) ORE: Four Seasons Musical Showcase (April 12, 2018) Thursday, Nov. 28 WOW: Village Board Meeting (Nov. 18) ORE: BKE Kindergarten Circus (June 7)

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Thursday, Nov. 28

Tuesday, Dec. 3

• All city services closed Friday, Nov. 29 • Library, Senior center, Village Hall closed

Sunday, Dec. 1

• First day to circulate nomination papers for Spring 2020 Village of Oregon Board elections

Monday, Dec. 2

• 11 a.m., First Monday, “Christmas in Different Countries” presentation, United Methodist Church, 103 N. Alpine Pkwy., 8353755 • 5 p.m., Village of Oregon Board meeting, (first and third Monday), Village Hall, 117 Spring St., 8353118 • 6 p.m.,Great Beginnings (in the evening)

• 9-11 a.m.., Food distribution and collection, Oregon Area Food Pantry, 107 N. Alpine Parkway, oregonfoodpantry@hotmail.com • 10-10:30 a.m., Teetering toddlers storytime, library, 836-3656 • 11 a.m., Bouncing babies storytime, library, 835-3656 • 11:45 a.m., Packer Tailgate lunch, senior center, 835-5801 • 3:15 p.m., Eureka Jr. Club, library, 835-3656 • 6 p.m., Fourth grade chorus and orchestra concert, Prairie View Elementary School, 8354200

Senior center Monday, Nov. 25 Chicken a la King Brown Rice Carrots Corn Salad Peaches Cookie Bars MO – Soy a la King NCS – SF Cookie Packet Tuesday, Nov. 26 Pot Roast with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Green Salad Orange Whole Wheat Bread Raspberry Sherbet MO – Veggie Meatballs in Gravy NCS – SF Ice Cream Wednesday, Nov. 27 Sausage Veggie Egg Bake Orange Juice Mini Biscuit Spiced Apples Coffee Cake MO – Veggie Egg Bake NCS – SF Pudding Thursday, Nov. 28 Closed Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 29 Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, Nov. 25 Morning: Reflexology 9:00 CLUB 10:30 Dominoes 10:30 StrongWomen 1:00 Weight Loss Support 1:00 RSVP Sewing 1:30 Bridge 1:45 Balance Class Tuesday, Nov. 26 8:30 Zumba Gold Advanced 9:00 Veterans Group 9:30 Ride to Food Pantry 9:30 Bingo 9:45 Zumba Gold 10:30 Parkinson’s Exercise 12:30 Sheepshead 12:45 Silver Sneakers 1:00 Technical Help with Gil 5:30 StrongWomen Wednesday, Nov. 27 Morning: Foot Care 9:00 CLUB 11:45 Birthday Lunch 12:15 Shopping at Pick-N-Save 1:00 Euchre Thursday, Nov. 28 Closed Happy Thanksgiving! Friday, Nov. 29 Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ECLA

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

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

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

(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.

Loving Kindness Loving Kindness is a concept and a practice that is shared by most if not all the world’s religions.In Buddhism, for instance, the concept of “metta” denotes loving kindness, compassion, or even friendliness and good will. A typical metta meditation might start with the words “may I be happy, may I be well, may I be comfortable, and may I be at peace.”This prayer for well-being begins with oneself, and then extends to loved ones, acquaintances, enemies, and finally, to all sentient beings.When Jesus tells his followers in the fifth chapter of Matthew “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” he is distilling loving kindness down to its essence.That is, we are to love and care for all sentient beings, not just the small circle of those who love us. Jesus’s command to love your neighbor as yourself has its roots in the Hebrew Bible, where we are instructed “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18 NIV) The most frequently used word in the Koran is “compassionate,” with every chapter (except the ninth) beginning with the words “In the name of God (Allah), the Compassionate (al-Rahman), the Merciful (al-Rahim).”The Koran is virtually an extended commentary on the loving kindness and mercy of God, which is a core tenet of Islam. Perhaps the best summary of this is in the first epistle of John, where we are told to love one another, for love is of God, and God is love. –Christopher Simon

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Panthers’ 200 free relay takes 20th

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Oregon freshman Izzy Block swims her leg of the 200-yard freestyle relay during the Division 1 state meet Saturday, Nov. 16, at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium. The Panthers finished 20th in the relay (1:41.86) after entering as the 23rd seed. MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

Oregon’s 200-yard freestyle relay team of freshmen Izzy Block and Noelle Marsh, sophomore Claudia Schwartz and junior Halle Bush finished 20th at the Division 1 state meet with

a season-best time of 1:41.86 on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the University of Wisconsin Natatorium. The Panthers were one second away from breaking the school record in the event. Bush swam the fastest split of 25.01 seconds as the anchor. The Panthers were seeded

23rd and moved up the rung at state. “It felt great,” Schwartz said. “We didn’t break the (school) record, but we were close. We are getting there. Hopefully, next year.” Even though Schwartz didn’t qualify for state in the 100 butterfly, she was honored to break

the school record at the Beloit Memorial Sectional a week previous. “I was so happy,” she said. “I didn’t even realize that I broke the record at first. Next year, I hope to break my record.” Since joining the Division 1 field in 2012, Oregon has qualified for state in three events.

Jenna Dobrinsky competed in the 500 freestyle and was a part of the 200 free relay in 2017. “I hope by next year we are Division 2. If we are, we will be on the podium and way more people would be here,” Schwartz said. “We made it to Division 1 state and that is a good accomplishment.”

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Oregon hoping to make waves against state’s best ADAM FEINER Sports editor

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The Oregon boys swimming team returns 11 letterwinners from last year’s squad, including versatile senior Blake Anderson. He finished 15th in the 100-yard butterfly at the Division 1 Middleton Sectional last season.

With perennial state contenders Edgewood and Monona Grove in the Badger South Conference, Oregon boys swimming coach Justin Sawran is looking for his team to beat the rest of the league for third place this season. The Panthers finished fourth out of seven teams at the conference meet last year. They return 11 letterwinners and only lost five seniors to graduation. “I think Monona Grove and Edgewood still have some powerhouses returning, so I don’t think they will be bumped off the top two

spots in the conference or the state,” said Sawran, who is entering his second season at the helm. Oregon comes into this season with a mix of experienced upperclassmen and underclassmen eager to make their mark. Versatile senior Blake Anderson is expected to compete in the 100-yard butterfly, 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle this season. He finished eighth in both the back and fly at conference and 15th in both events at the Division 1 Middleton Sectional last year. Junior Connor Braatz placed 11th in the 200 individual medley and 14th in

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On Tuesday, Nov. 12, the the Oregon girls soccer program was honored in the Wisconsin State Assembly for its continued excellence. Rep. Don Vruwink authored a Joint Resolution at the State Capitol to recognize the program for its five straight state tournament appearances, including the 2019 team that went undefeated en route to the Division 2 championship.

Girls hockey

Icebergs aiming for another sectional run this season MARK NESBITT Assistant sports editor

The Icebergs girls hockey team made a run to the sectionals last year and plans to use that as a springboard for this season under the direction of new coach Zoe Kurth. The co-op includes players from Stoughton, Oregon, Monona Grove, McFarland and Evansville and Deerfield. Kurth takes over the reins of a team that went 7-14 and finished fifth in the Badger Conference with a 3-7 mark. Onalaska beat the Icebergs 6-2 in the sectionals last year. Kurth is a Fairbanks, Alaska native who played

hockey and soccer at Division III St. Norbert College. She was an All-American soccer player in 2013, and is now a physical education teacher at Monona Grove. “I have high expectations for this season,” Kurth said. “I want this team to focus on work ethic in order to compete and be successful in the Badger Conference.” One of the top players returning for the Icebergs is junior defenseman Hailie Hefel who was honorable mention all-conference last season. Hefel scored three goals and had six assists. The Icebergs also bring back offensive firepower in junior right wing Izzy N ew t o n ( 1 1 g o a l s a n d eight assists last season),

senior center wing Aeryn Olson (seven goals and four assists), junior forward Sydney Schipper (five goals and five assists). The other returning players are seniors Kelsey Waldner (defenseman), Sophia Moccero (defenseman), and goaltenders Abby Seybold and Cora Zimmerman. Seybold posted an .841 save percentage and averaged 19.6 saves per game last season. Zimmerman had a .831 save percentage and averaged 12.3 saves per game. “Our defense is strong and will get the job done,” Kurth said. “These players know the game and play smart. I can tell they want to win this season, and they will work hard to put the

puck in the back of the net and defend.” Kurth said two players who could surprise this season are Stoughton sophomore Samantha Nelson and freshman goaltender Aven

Gruner. “Sam has improved from last year and has gained confidence in her abilities,” Kurth said. “I think she will step up this year. Aven truly has a passion for the game,

and is always looking to get better during practice.” Kurth expects the Rock County Fury and Sun Prairie/DeForest to be the top two teams in the conference this year.

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Continued from page 7 the fly at conference last season. He is also expected to compete in the 100 free this winter. David Stevenson made an immediate impact as a freshman last season. He finished third in the 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 IM at the conference meet, and was 14th in the breaststroke and 15th in the IM at the sectional. “I think there’s a fire in Blake Anderson to make it back to the state meet after attending as a sophomore,” Sawran said. “He hasn’t been close to the Division I qualifying times individually, but we are going to play around with some events to see what we can shake up. “David Stevenson could also sneak into the state meet this year. He’s so well-rounded that we will have to toy around with some events with him as well. As far as a relay, that will really depend on getting some of the younger guys to step up and perform. It will be interesting to see how we’re doing midseason.” Sawran is looking for a mix of athletes to step into larger roles in the freestyle events. Senior Nathan Sorensen dropped significant time in the 200 free and 500 free between the conference meet and sectional meet last season. Fellow senior Aedan Larson is expected to compete in the free sprints, and classmate Adam Hanke could find a role in the breaststroke.

Ondrej Vankat is a senior exchange student from the Czech Republic who could also make an impact. Juniors Forest Garty, Ronaldo Lopez-Vega and George Wiedemann are also expected to vie for spots in the free sprints and sprint relays. Sophomores Riley Fahey (backstroke, freestyle) and Blake Pankratz (freestyle) dropped significant time in their respective events late last season. Four of Oregon’s six freshmen enter high school competition with club swimming experience — Mason Konopacki, Roshan Bonick, Jack Nowka and Oliver Wiedemann. Nathaniel Huss and Myles Tomlinson will also look to find their roles in the Panthers’ lineup. “I am expecting to see a lot of growth over the season,” Sawran said. “There will be a lot of adjusting and trying to find each swimmer’s niche in the pool.” Oregon opens the season with a Badger South road dual against Milton at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Panthers will once again compete against some of the state’s best at the Middleton Sectional. “The Middleton Sectional holds the top teams in the state year after year, so we are a small fish in a big pond there,” Sawran said. “I’m hoping to have some higher individual and team placings at the sectional meet this year. We’ve got a long way to go to get there, though.”

“I think there’s a fire in Blake Anderson to make it back to the state meet after attending as a sophomore. He hasn’t been close to the Division I qualifying times individually, but we are going to play around with some events to see what we can shake up.” Oregon boys swimming coach Justin Sawran

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Oregon native Larry Garvoille and Larry Bird have one thing in common: both men have earned the nickname “The Legend” by being one of the best at their different basketball professions. Garvoille, 72, was the recipient of the 2019 Official of the Year award for District III-Southwest on Sunday, Nov. 10. He was honored at the Officials Recognition Luncheon at the Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Fo r m e r O r eg o n H i g h School athletic director Erwin “Boob” Kissling urged Garvoille, a 1965 Oregon graduate, to become an official in 1969. “I was playing in a rec league at the time, and Erwin Kissling asked me if I would get a license from the WIAA to become an official,” Garvoille recalled. “It’s been history ever since.” Garvoille estimated he’s officiated about 3,000 basketball games over his 50-year career, including six state tournaments (1988, 1989, 1998, 2004, 2006 and 2011). He’s also helped run officiating clinics throughout the state and reffed the Buckets For Hunger fundraiser throughout the years. “When I first started officiating, there was no 3-point line, and the 3-seconds in the lane rule had just gone into effect,” he said. “In recent years, the emphasis has been on cleaning up the post play and rough play in the lane, as well as the new hand-checking rules.” Garvoille is a member of the Southern Wisconsin Officials Association and State Line Officials Association. He officiates in seven conferences: the Badger, Big Eight, Capitol, Rock Valley, Six Rivers, Southwest Wisconsin and Trailways. “I’m still registered, but I don’t have a full slate anymore,” he said. “I’ll pick up a couple games here and there. I’ve kind of wanted to ride off into the sunset.” In 2000, Garvoille served as an assistant boys basketball coach at Oregon and a

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Dorothy Helen Whitmore D o r o t hy H e l e n “ D o t t i e ” Whitmore, 72, of Oregon, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at home. Dottie was born Jan. 29, 1947, in Reedsburg, the daughter of the late Clyde and Virginia (Mundth) Dohner. On June 15, 1974, she married Thomas Whitmore, and they celebrated 40 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2014. She graduated from Reedsburg Webb High School and Madison Beautician College. S h e m a n a g e d s eve r a l h a i r salons, before joining Wisconsin Department of Work Force Development where she managed network operations for 31 years. Dottie enjoyed c a m p i n g a t Yu k o n Tr a i l s , NASCAR, family gatherings, walking her dogs, vacationing

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in the Black Hills and talking with friends. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Annette (John Smerlinski) Whitmore, Madison; son, Christopher Whitmore; two brothers, John (Barb) Dohner, Janesville and Jim (Suzanne) Dohner, Baraboo; sister-in-law, Janet Whitmore, Chicago; three grandchildren, Sam and Ariana Smerlinski, Madison and Kayela Whitmore, Stoughton; and many

nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; and her special dog and walking companion, “Doc”. Funeral services will be held at United Methodist Church, 833 Third St., Reedsburg, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, with the Rev. Vicki Brantmeyer officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be gifted in Dottie’s name to American Diabetes Association or Dane County Humane Society. Special thanks to her neighbors for their friendship and assistance. Online condolences may be made at gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral and Cremation Care 1150 Park St. 835-3515

Catherine B. Colvin Catherine B. Colvin, age 88 of Oregon passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at Sienna Crest in Oregon. She was born on Oct. 1, 1931, the daughter of Conrad and Catherine (Heller) Widmer in Gilroy, California. C a t h y a t t e n d e d B e l l ev i l l e Schools. In 1950 she married Richard Colvin. Cathy worked for many years as a waitress at the Waterfall Restaurant and as a housekeeper at Orchard Hill. She loved to dance and play cards. Cathy also enjoyed working outdoors mowing the lawn and tending to her own and her families’ gardens. Cathy is survived by her children Sally (Rodney) Galvin, Donna Sanders, Mary (Paul) Weamer, and Alan (Donna Schmit) Colvin, eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Conrad Widmer, Jr., and a daughter Irene

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Clark. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, Wisconsin. A gathering of relatives and friends will precede the memorial service from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home in Belleville. Online condolences may be given at bealfuneralhomes.com

Legals OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION PLAN On August 22, 2019, at least 100 electors signed and filed a timely petition for: “the establishment of a plan of apportionment for the Oregon School District Board of Education that has seven board members to be apportioned as follows: Area I would be the Village of Oregon with three seats; Area II would be the City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove and Town Dunn with two seats; and Area III would be the Town of Rutland, Town of Montrose, Town of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Brooklyn, and Town of Union with two seats. The Board terms would be staggered such that no more than three seats are up for election in any given year.” On September 23, 2019, the electors approved this petition at the annual meeting. Table A represents Oregon School Board seats moving forward. The Board will continue to have seven members as shown below. Prospective candidates must be a legal resident of the Area from which they are seeking election. All Oregon School District residents vote for all Areas, not just the one in which they reside. Table A - Board Seats Area I II

Municipalities Village of Oregon The City of Fitchburg Town of Blooming Grove Town of Dunn III 3 Town of Montrose Town of Oregon Town of Rutland Village of Brooklyn Town of Brooklyn Town of Union Accordingly, as the School District Clerk, I have prepared this election plan before the next election in accordance with Wis.Stat. § 120.02(3).1 In April 2020, both seats in Area II shall be up for election. Area II Seat 1 will be a 2-year term and Area II Seat 2 will be a 3-year term. The person receiving the highest number of votes shall serve the 3-year term and the person receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve the 2-year term. In April 2022, two seats in Area I shall be up for election. Area I Seat 1 will be a 1-year term and Area I Seat 2 will be a 3-year term. The person receiving the highest number of votes shall serve the 3-year term and the person receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve the 1-year term. Table B - Election Cycle Area I (Village of Oregon)

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION OREGON SCHOOL DISTRICT APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Oregon School District, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term of office for the school board member in Area II, Seat 1 is two years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. The term of office for school board members in Area II, Seat 2 and Area III, Seat 1 is three years beginning on Monday, April 27, 2020. At a previous annual meeting, the electors established area representation for the Oregon School District and that a prospective candidate must be a legal resident of the Area from which the candidate seeks to represent, and that the offices to be filled at this election and the areas to be represented by the officers elected are below (see Appendix A — Election Plan / Boundaries Map). All Oregon School District residents may vote for candidates in each Area and not just the Area in which they reside. Office, Incumbent Area II, Seat 1 — (2-year term) City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove, Town of Dunn, Odorico Area II, Seat 2 — (3-year term) City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove, Town of Dunn (formerly Area III), Feeney Area III, Seat 1 — (3-year term) Town of Rutland, Town of Montrose, Town of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Brooklyn, Town of Union, LeBrun NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any eligible qualified elector desiring to be a candidate for the office of School Board member must file a Campaign Registration Statement and Declaration of Candidacy stating that the candidate is a qualified elector with the undersigned School District Clerk or designee not later than 5:00 PM, on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. These forms may be obtained at the office of the District Administrator of the Oregon School District located in the School District Services Office, 123 East Grove Street, Oregon, Wisconsin. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN by the undersigned School District Clerk that the Clerk has established this office of the District Administrator as the office for the purpose of filing such campaign registration statements and declarations and that the office of the District Administrator is the proper place for filing such forms. The Office of the District Administrator will be open for receipt of such filing of forms between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM weekdays except for holidays and days listed below: November 28 and 29, 2019; December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 2019 and January 1, 2020. Said office will be open until 5:00 PM on January 7, 2020. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, THAT IF A PRIMARY IS NECESSARY, THE PRIMARY WILL BE HELD ON Tuesday, February 18, 2020. A description of the school district

boundaries is attached as Appendix A and also can be obtained from the school district office. Dated this 14th day of November, 2019 ________________________________ Krista Flanagan Oregon School District Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** ORDINANCE NO. 19-10 VILLAGE OF OREGON DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 124 ROSEWOOD AVENUE FROM PLANNED BUSINESS TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (Elevation) RECITALS 1. Oregon Apartments LLC (the “Applicant”) has requested approval of a change in zoning and a General Development Plan for the property located at 124 Rosewood Avenue, Oregon, Wisconsin (the “Property”). 2. The Planned Development District is intended to provide a voluntary regulatory framework designed to encourage and promote improved environmental and aesthetic design in the Village by allowing for greater design freedom, imagination and flexibility in the development of land while insuring substantial compliance with the basic intent of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. The comparable zoning district for the Property, used for establishing base line zoning requirements and identifying needed flexibility, is Planned Business (PB). 3. The Applicant has submitted a General Development Plan (the “GDP”), attached as Exhibit A. The GDP proposes that the Property be developed with a three-story multi-family building containing 58 dwelling units, 52 parking spaces under the building and 56 surface parking spaces (the “Project”). 4. On November 7, 2019, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing on the GDP. 5. On November 18, 2019, the Village Board considered approving the GDP. 6. The Village Board makes the following findings: A. The proposed GDP Zoning Map Amendment furthers the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance by providing a form of mixed use development (in combination with the associated Sleep Inn hotel) as recommended for the subject property in the Comprehensive Plan, and by complying with all zoning requirements as modified by the three flexibilities discussed in Section 3 of this Ordinance. B. The proposed GDP Zoning Map Amendment responds to the Comprehensive Plan’s call for mixed use development on the subject property (in combination with the associated Sleep Inn hotel). The GDP provides the zoning flexibility necessary to allow for ground floor

Term 2018-2021

Incumbent Zach, Steve

I (Village of Oregon)

2019-2022; 2022-2023

Bijak, Ahna/ Flanagan, Krista

I (Village of Oregon)

2019-2022 2022-2025 2017-2020 2020-2022

Bijak, Ahna/ Flanagan, Krista Feeney, Barb/ Odorico, Courtney

II (City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove, Town of Dunn)

Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP

Seats 3 2

II (City of Fitchburg, Town 2017-2020 of Blooming Grove, Town 2020-2023 of Dunn) III (Town of Rutland, 2017-2020 Town of Montrose, 2020-2023 Town of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Brooklyn, Town of Union) III (Town of Rutland, 2018-2021 Town of Montrose, Town of Oregon, Village of Brooklyn, Town of Brooklyn, Town of Union) Shown another way, future election April 2023, all seats shall return to 3-year Table C - Election Terms End Year Area I Seat 1 I Seat 2

Feeney, Barb /Odorico, Courtney Le Brun, Tim

Pankratz, Troy

Notes This seat is not impacted by the Reapportionment Plan In April 2022, there will be a one time 1-year term that is up in April 2023 In April 2022, this seat will be a 3-year term. In April 2020, there will be a one time 2-year term that is up in April 2022. In April 2020, this seat will be a 3-year term. In April 2020, this seat will be a 3-year term.

This seat is not impacted by the Reapportionment Plan

cycles will be as described in Table C. In terms.

2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 x x x x x x x

I Seat 3 x x x II Seat 1 x x x x II Seat 2 x x x x III Seat 1 x x x x III Seat 2 x x x Total 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 1.Wis.Stat. § 120.02(3) states that the election plan must include: 1.The number of school board members to be elected each year, distributing the number as evenly as possible; 2. The total number of positions to be filled at the first election for 1, 2 or 3 years; and 3. An allocation of the number of candidates to be elected to 1, 2 and 3 year terms at the first election, the 3-year terms to be filled by the appropriate number of candidates receiving the highest number of votes, the 2-year terms to be filled by the appropriate number of candidates receiving the next highest number of votes and the 1-year terms to be filled by the appropriate number of candidates receiving the next highest number of votes. Submitted this 14th day of November 2019 __________________________ Krista Flanagan Board Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP

residential development where otherwise prohibited by the Planned Business zoning district. C. The proposed GDP Zoning Map Amendment otherwise complies with all of the requirements of the PB Zoning District and the Zoning Ordinance as a whole. D. The proposed GDP accomplishes development with a desired high-quality multifamily residential land use. E. The proposed GDP will not adversely affect traffic flow on area streets and provides a sufficient number of onsite vehicle and bicycle parking spaces. ORDINANCE NOW THEREFORE the Village Board of the Village of Oregon, Dane County, Wisconsin adopts the following ordinance: Section 1. The recitals set forth above are material to and are incorporated in this Ordinance as if set forth in full. Section 2. The zoning classification of the Property is changed to Planned Development District and the GDP is approved, pursuant to section 17-914 of the Village Code and Wis. Stat. § 62.23(7)(d). Section 3. The following flexibilities to the otherwise applicable requirements of the PB District are approved: A. While the PB District only permits residential development in mixed use buildings, the Property will be entirely residential. B. Although paved surfaces must be set back ten feet from a public street right-of-way, a small portion of certain parking spaces will be located less than 10 feet from Rosewood Avenue. C. Although the proposed building would typically require 117 parking spaces, the Applicant has demonstrated, consistent with Code Section 17-704(8)(b)1.,

that the Property’s parking needs will be met with 108 spaces. Section 4. The Property shall be developed and used in full compliance with the General Development Plan and a Specific Implementation Plan to be approved by the Village. The General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan shall constitute the zoning regulations for the Property, and may be enforced as any other zoning regulation in the Village of Oregon. A copy of the General Development Plan and the Specific Implementation Plan shall be maintained and kept on file by the Village Clerk. The above and foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Oregon at its meeting held on November 18, 2019, by a vote of 7 in favor, 0 opposed, and 0 not voting. APPROVED: By ___________________________ Jeanne Carpenter, Village President ATTEST: By ___________________________ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk First Reading: November 18, 2019 Second Reading: November 18, 2019 Approved: November 18, 2019 Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION VILLAGE OF OREGON APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Village of Oregon, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated and begin April 16, 2020. Office, Incumbent

RESOLUTION #19-32 WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes 65.90 requires an annual budget appropriating monies to finance activities and programs of the Village for the ensuing fiscal year, and WHEREAS, the Village Board has considered a budget for 2020 as prepared by the Village Administrator, Finance Director and Department Staff, and WHEREAS, the Village Board held a public hearing on November 18, 2019 on the 2020 budget as required; and WHEREAS, the 2020 budget requires a tax levy to finance in part the appropriations: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Village Board of Oregon that: 1. Budgeted revenue estimates and expenditures appropriations for the year 2020 for the Village of Oregon are hereby adopted per the summary below as set forth in the budget document: 2018 Actual General Fund Revenues Taxes other than property Intergovernmental Revenue Licenses & Permits Fines, Forfeits & Penalties Public Charges Intergovernmental Charges Miscellaneous Revenue Other Financing Sources

2019 10 Month Actual

2020 Budget Summary 2019 2020 2020 Projected Dept Head Admin Proposed Proposed

2020 Adopted

Percent Change

43,045 804,960

41,994 842,244

42,582 670,650

42,582 845,139

42,200 799,308

42,200 873,062

0.49% 3.66%

194,703 139,377

215,600 100,000

220,499 130,051

224,830 142,565

214,690 112,500

214,690 117,500

-0.42% 17.50%

87,276 178,248

142,283 173,047

83,347 158,203

87,185 164,144

141,645 181,898

146,650 183,259

3.07% 5.90%

152,142 569,929 2,169,680

131,504 432,983 2,079,655

174,760 361,839 1,841,931

183,811 432,983 2,123,239

147,462 306,000 1,945,703

153,962 373,226 2,104,549

17.08% -13.80% 1.20%

961,847 3,317,721 899,201 238,485 517,830 53,440

1,046,387 3,344,443 884,484 270,614 554,055 100,536

799,766 2,663,175 819,599 219,904 375,286 36,659

1,055,090 3,339,099 971,671 272,031 520,678 56,451

1,097,069 3,367,621 955,614 301,718 605,832 100,094

1,149,990 3,456,494 950,706 300,560 591,536 98,302

9.90% 3.35% 7.49% 11.07% 6.76% -2.22%

0 0 275,844 6,264,368

0 0 0 6,200,519

0 0 0 4,914,389

0 0 2,000 6,217,020

0 0 0 6,427,948

0 0 0 6,547,588

-4,094,688

-4,120,864

-3,072,458

-4,093,781

-4,482,245

-4,443,039

7.82%

3,951,810

4,120,864

4,482,245

4,443,039

7.82%

Expenditures General Government Public Safety Public Works Health & Human Services Culture and Recreation Conservation and Development Capital Outlay Debt Service Other Financing Sources Revenues over Expenditures

2019 Budget

General Fund Property Taxes Net increase (decrease) in fund Balance

-142,878

1,048,406

27,083

Beginning Fund Balance

2,409,956

2,267,078

2,294,161

2,294,164

Ending Fund Balance

2,267,078

3,315,484

2,294,161

Total Government and Trust Funds * Negative amounts in Revenues over (under) expenditures are fund balance applied. Proprietary Funds Water Utility Sewer Utility Total Proprietary Funds Total All Funds

Village Tax Levy General Fund Sick Leave Fund Library Operating Fund TID #4 TID #5 TIF#3 Debt Service Fund General Debt Service Fund TIF #4 Debt Service Fund TIF #5 Debt Service Fund Total Tax Levy Estimated assessed value Estimated mill rate (per $1,000) Total indebtedness as of 12/31/19 General Obligation Debt Water/Sewer Debt

2,294,161 Ending Fund

Balance

2,437,039 178,007 781,103 64,623 66,265 2,375 1,956 71,350 1,788 587 35,713 12,916 39,163 49,648 91,761 (17,032) (87,343) 495,160 22,003 76,562 298,447 16,247 1,473 18,854 315,939 3,625,635 60,247 649,514 (55,685) 1,183,822 27,666 (311,144) 460,642 (14,716) 70,995 10,073

2,437,039 193,207 1,001,121 64,623 60,215 5,525 1,976 71,950 1,388 489 37,563 9,916 47,213 53,048 98,970 (65,100) (113,552) 328,660 22,004 1,035 298,447 16,305 1,473 16,854 168,389 2,206,880 60,397 696,514 11,315 933,401 61,000 (314,644) 8,998 14,716) 72,195 10,146

10,681,654

8,490,246

6,547,588 0 316,337 922,435 135,240 0 0 0 700 100 8,000 516,000 52,000 5,000 391,767 110,153 208,565 168,000 383,225 75,527 1,327,542 138,270 54,105 2,000 395,500 1,804,400 0 720,000 386,000 1,445,621 41,666 3,500 1,481,289 15,000 0 0

15,464,121

17,655,530

(2,191,409)

1,152,590 1,716,500

1,150,585 1,712,072

2.004 4,428

6,441,022 12,907,600

6,443,026 12,912,028

2,869,090

2,862,657

6,432

19,348,622

19,355,054

18,333,211

2018 Actual

2,294,161 Beginning Fund

6,547,588 15,200 536,355 922,435 129,190 3,150 20 600 300 2 9,850 513,000 60,050 8,400 398,976 62,085 182,356 1,500 383,226 0 1,327,542 138,328 54,105 0 247,950 385,645 150 767,000 453,000 1,195,200 75000 0 1,029,645 15,000 1,200 73

Revenues Governmental and Trust Funds General Fund Sick Leave Fund Library Fund Library Operating Fund Cable TV Franchise Hermsen Property Fund CDA Senior Center Donations Fund Preserve the Water Tower Herman Cemetery Trust Police Special Revenue Fund Refuse and Recycling Pickup Room Tax Revenue Canine Fund TIF #3 Special Revenue Fund TIF #4 Special Revenue Fund TIF #5 Work Force Housing TIF #3 Debt Service Fund TIF #2 Debt Service Fund General Debt Service Fund TIF#4 Debt Service Fund TIF #5 Debt Service Fund Developers Storm Water Fee Park Fund Street Improvement Cemetery Land Purchase Equipment Capital Fund Oregon Bike Path Playing Fields Development South East Business Park DNR Grant Fund TIF #4 Capital Projects Civic Campus Plan Projects Cemetery Perpetual Care Library Wackman Trust

2,294,161 Revenues over (under) Expenditur es * 0 15,200 220,018 0 (6,050) 3,150 20 600 (400) (98) 1,850 (3,000) 8,050 3,400 7,209 (48,068) (26,209) (166,500) 1 (75,527) 0 58 0 (2,000) (147,550) (1,418,755) 150 47,000 67,000 (250,421) 33,334 (3,500) (451,644) 0 1,200 83

Expenditur es

20,518,187 2019 10 Month Actual

2019 Budget

3,951,810 30,920 572,041 0 0 226,258 948,096

4,120,864 22,500 586,928 0 20,000 235,047 1,091,174

4,120,864 22,500 586,928 0 20,000 235,047 1,051,169

(2,184,977)

2019 Projected 4,120,864 22,500 586,928 0 20,000 235,047 1,051,169

30,030,276 2020 Dept Head Proposed 4,482,245 34,000 682,087 20,000 0 210,259 1,210,445

0.0% 0.0% 0.00% 5.60%

27,845,300 2020 Admin Proposed

2020 Adopted

Percent Change

4,443,039 15,000 661,392 10,000 0 210,259 1,135,590

7.82% -33.33% 12.69% 0.00% 0.00% -10.55% 4.07%

46,099

64,973

60,648

31.56%

40,005

21,550

52,980

0.00%

5,729,125

6,122,612

6,725,559

6,588,908

7.62%

1,34,772,57 1,134,772,570 1,218,704,17 0 0

1,218,704,17 0

1,069,921,300

5.3547

1,134,772,57 0 5.3955

5.3955

5.5186

5.4065

7.40% 0.20%

16,368,424 2,875,000

Debt Limit (5% of Equalized value) is $61,619,770. At the end of 2019 the village is at 31.22% of the available debt limit. 2. The Property Tax Levy required to finance the 2020 budget is: $6,588,908. The Tax Rate to be established at: $5.4065 per assessed $1,000 of property value. Requested by: Michael G. Gracz, Village Administrator Approved: November 18, 2019 ___________________________________ Jeanne Carpenter, Village Board President ___________________________________ Peggy S. K. Haag, Village Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP

Village Trustee, David Donovan Village Trustee, Jerry Bollig Village Trustee, Amanda Peterson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is Sunday, December 1, 2019, and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the office of the Village Clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the deadline for incumbent candidates who do not intend to seek re-election to file the Notification of Non-candidacy (EL-163) is Friday, December 27, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a

primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Published in the Village of Oregon, on November 21, 2019. Peggy S.K. Haag, Village Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP ***

*** NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN ORDINANCES PUBLIC NOTICE is given to all persons in the Village of Brooklyn that a public hearing will be held on December 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, 210 Commercial Street, to solicit comments on the proposed floodplain zoning ordinance revisions (Chapters 113 and 114) that are required by state and federal law. These revisions govern development in mapped floodplain areas. These proposed ordinance revisions are on file in the office of the Village Clerk. The proposed regulations are intended to protect life, health and property in floodplain areas and will govern uses permitted in mapped floodplains. Activities such as dredging, filling, excavating and construction of buildings are generally allowed, but may be restricted according to which flood zone the property is in. Comments will also be solicited on proposed changes to Village of Brooklyn Ordinances Chapter 117, Sections 117930 to 117-936, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots; Chapter 117, Section 117-1052, Parking Requirements; and Appendix C, Village of Brooklyn Fees. A copy of the proposed ordinances will be on file and open for public inspection in the office of the Village Clerk for a period of two weeks prior to this public hearing. All persons interested are invited to attend this hearing and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to Village of Brooklyn, Village Board, 210 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, WI 53521. ______________________________ Linda Kuhlman, Clerk-Treasurer Posted: November 14, 2019 Published: November 21 and 28, 2019 WNAXLP *** VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN NOTICE OF LICENSE REQUEST (License year July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) The Village Board for the Village of Brooklyn, 210 Commercial St., Brooklyn, WI, will meet on December 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following license applications: CLASS “B” FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE & “CLASS C” WINE: New – Main Street Music and More, LLC, Andy Meyer, Agent, 102 W. Main Street Linda Kuhlman, Clerk/Treasurer Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION VILLAGE OF BROOKLYN APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Village of Brooklyn, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for Village Trustee begins on April 21, 2020. All terms are for two years. Office, Incumbent Village Trustee, Kyle Smith Village Trustee, Susan McCallum Village Trustee, Dan Olson NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomination papers is December 1, 2019 and the final day for filing nomination papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, in the office of the Village Clerk. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2019. Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID, you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles. Done in the Village of Brooklyn, on this 14th Day of November, 2019 ______________________________ Linda Kuhlman, Village Clerk-Treasurer Posted: November 14, 2019 Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP *** SPRING ELECTION NOTICE TOWN OF RUTLAND APRIL 7, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Town of Rutland, on the seventh day of April 2020, the following officers are to be elected: A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Deana M Zentner, whose term will expire April 21, 2020. A Town Board Supervisor, for a term of two years, to succeed Nancy Nedveck for a term that will end April 21, 2020. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that nominations for the offices will be made at a Town Caucus to be held in January 2020, at the Rutland Town Hall. Dawn George, Clerk Published: November 21, 2019 WNAXLP ***

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42" SNOW BLOWER ATTACHMENT for John Deere Series 100 Tractors. Hardly used. $850. 608-692-1315.

CHEVY 2014 Silverado, 4-dr, cab and a half, 1500, 4x4, light hit in center, easy fix. Auto, loaded, alum wheels, nice truck. $12,500. 563-583-3503. WANTED: GOOD used farm truck, 3⁄4 ton or one ton, reasonably priced. Platteville. 608-732-5052.

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED SNOWPLOW Driver needed in Oregon, WI. 608-206-1548.

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

Miscllenaeous WOOD STOVE with chimney for sale. 608-732-7083. CRAFT/VENDOR Bake Sale at Albion Town Hall. Saturday, November 23. 9a-3p. DRY OAK and Cherry Firewood For Sale. Contact Dave at 608-445-6423 or Pete 608-712-3223. FOR SALE. Oak Firewood. Dried for 2 years. The Best! Face cord $150. Delivery available. 608-217-6662.

SNOW BLOWER. 22 horsepower Husqvarna Tractor complete with 40-inch snow blower, 42-inch lawn mower, and Precision Trailer. Located in Stoughton. 608.438.3380.

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 and Lincoln Road

Wanted

Office Space For Rent

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

OFFICE/RETAIL Space for rent in Downtown Oregon. Two spaces available December 1. 1274 sqft; $1062 per month. 480 sqft, $400 per month. Heat included in rent. Contact 608333-4420 or 715-891-4784 for showing and further information.

Rentals

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Laura Johnson speaks at the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit about her award for her work in the medical research field. Johnson is the founder of Next Generation Clinical Research and Eufaeria Biosciences, both of which operating out of 3000 Cahill Main in Fitchburg. Continued from page 1 out of Johnson’s home after a year of success, spread into Oregon – moving three buildings as it grew – and now resides at 3000 Cahill Main in Fitchburg. Johnson also owns Eufaeria Biosciences, also located at the Cahill Main address and started a nonprofit where she currently lives in Oregon, Illinois. The nonprofit, Harmony Hill Farm Sanctuary, is an 11 acre farm that houses neglected and abandoned animals. Johnson said it’s currently taking care of some chickens and alpacas. In addition to the most recent award, Johnson has also been featured in Madison Magazine, was honored by Women in Bio as a biotech entrepreneur in 2008 and 2010, also receiving the Rising Star Award by the Wisconsin Biotech and Medical Device Association in 2008 for her work in the field.

Taking the leap Her success is due to more than just her “entrepreneurial” soul, Johnson said, as there were some defining moments in her past that guided her decision to “take the leap” of starting her business. When attending OHS, Johnson said she dreamed of teaching biology or becoming a doctor. Either way, Johnson knew she would go into the medical field. In the fall of 1982, Johnson attended college as a track athlete at the University of Wisconsin- Madison while pursuing a nursing degree. She was a discus and javelin thrower, she said. In 1983, she then attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for a year. The trajectory of Johnson’s life changed that year, when she developed Toxic Shock Syndrome, which at that time, was still difficult for

doctors to pinpoint for a cause. Johnson said she was one of the five people in the Midwest diagnosed with the condition that lived to tell the tale. “A whole team flew in from the Mayo Clinic to examine me,” she said. Johnson said she spent two weeks in the hospital, most of that comatose. After recovering somewhat, with the syndrome “wiping out her body” and limiting her ability to walk, Johnson went home. “It was challenging to get healthy again and it took several months,” Johnson said. Johnson found a “nontraditional” means of finishing her nursing degree by attending The State University of New York at Albany remotely through a program at Edgewood College and local hospitals. She completed her clinicals at Madison General Hospital, now called Meriter, and the UW Health University hospital. After eight years of working as a nurse, notably in intensive care units taking care of patients who had endured major traumas, Johnson said she felt a pull to work on the front lines of medical research – working to prevent diseases and better help trauma patients. As she grew in the ranks at the two biotech companies she worked, Johnson recalled being a mother of one, expecting her second child. At 32 years old and pregnant, working 80 hours a week and traveling a lot had her bedridden – in a hospital room a few hundred feet from her office. She still worked, but knew it was time for a change. “I came to realize during that time, this is really not how I want to spend my life,” Johnson said. Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.

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DPI rating system DPI report card accountability rating Significantly exceeds expectations Exceeds expectations Meets expectations Meets few expectations Fails to meet expectations

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as “significantly exceeding” expectations, with 198 districts listed as “exceeding expectations,” 163 district rated as “meeting expectations, 17 rated as meeting “few expectations” and one district listed as “failing to meet expectations.” “Report cards provide a

average in student achievement (76.7 to 62.3), closing gaps (78 to 68.8) and on-track/postsecondary readiness (91.8-84.8), but falling behind in district growth, scoring 64.2 compared to the state average of 66. For the 2018-19 school year, 2,112 public schools and 322 private choice schools received report cards, with 87 percent listed as “meeting” or “exceeding” expectations, as did 96 percent of Wisconsin’s 421 public school districts. Forty districts were rated

scrutiny,” he added. “When the public has concerns, we must address them.” His report drew praise from Carpenter. “Through this report and with your actions tonight, I want to give you credit for that,” she said. Carpenter’s statement said Uhl has been asked to “advise the board as to the effectiveness of the mission and strategies of the police department and the plan for Uhl to improve relations with the community overall.” One of the key concerns Carpenter’s statement listed was from the Oregon School District’s board, which had clashed in prior years with Uhl on the topic of random drug searches. When school board members objected in recent weeks to some provisions of a new agreement for a school resource officer Uhl had asked for, including keeping an assault rifle in the school, the department made statements about the discussions on social media. That, Carpenter suggested, has complicated negotiations on a new SRO deal. OSD representatives “have made it very clear to us,” she said, they would not sign a final agreement unless it states Lt. Jennifer Pagenkopf oversees that program. Uhl indicated in his presentation that has been and will continue to be the practice. Carpenter’s statement also indicated the village has received “multiple communications from citizens” who complained about their interactions with Uhl. One concerned the Sept. 6 stop of a juvenile. Carpenter said a complaint outlines the chief’s reasoning for stopping the child, conduct during the stop and communications with the child’s mother. It did not elaborate other than to say the village is working with a private entity to investigate it. “We expect a final report on this matter from the investigator in the coming weeks,” Carpenter said. Uhl told the board he has a plan to address citizen complaints.

“I plan to have open meetings to address concerns from the community,” he said. “I have reached out to those people to plan those open meetings.” A new agreement for the SRO has been in the works since at least August, when the school board voted down a proposal Uhl requested and the Village Board approved. The school board objected to a provision that would have kept an AR-15 assault rifle on school premises, another that would have allowed police to interrogate children as young as 14 without parents or guardians present and to language some felt did not strongly enough emphasize the officer’s role as an educator. Their vote against came amid emotional testimony from about a dozen parents. Hours after the Aug. 26 vote, Uhl commented on the department’s Facebook page, a post that drew 170 comments debating the decision and Uhl’s approach to reporting it. “As early as April of this year, the Oregon Police Department and the Village Board requested to have meaningful discussions with School Board about the SRO agreement, but those meetings were denied,” it said. “It is our sincere hope we will start meaningful discussions in order to come to a speedy resolution to this matter and to have an SRO assigned to the schools.” Carpenter’s statement characterized those comments as part of a public campaign that included “a particularly contentious interview” with WIBA FM. Those actions interfered with the board’s attempts to come up with a new agreement with the school district, she suggested. “I believed that further negotiations between the village board and school board required a different approach with the goal of helping the (board) repair our relationship with the school board,” Carpenter wrote. “I am proud to say that with the leadership of Trustee Jenna Jacobson and Trustee Randy Glysch, we now have an interim agreement with the school.” Email Emilie Heidemann at emilie.heidemann@wcinet.com or follow her on Twitter at @HeidemannEmilie.